It was amazing, check in/out was simple and all remote. Short walk to the beach and they had everything you could possibly need while on vacation.
Submitted on Oct 9, 2022
We have stayed in many of these cottages, but this was the first time in #7. The obvious positive about this cottage is the location. Literally steps from the beach and water and that is truly the biggest positive. We cook quite a bit and the kitchen was nicely stocked. Good quality pots and pans.
We also appreciated all the hooks in the closet and bathroom area. Great size closet.
The biggest negative was the clutter in the unit. This is a very small unit. There were several large glass pieces (3) holding collections of shells. These really just took up valuable space on tables, which we needed. The other negative is the kitchen table. It is unusable. We were not able to sit there. The glass top just spins on the broken mosaic underneath The entire table is quite unstable. Small improvements needed that would make a big difference.
The unit floor really needs cleaned. My husband was vacuuming within the first couple hours upon arrival due to pet hair and human hair. Furniture needs to be moved and floors cleaned.
Submitted on Jun 6, 2022
We absolutely loved the location! The cottage was perfect! My only complaint was the bed was very uncomfortable. We rebooked for next year!!
Submitted on May 10, 2022
Select Vacation Properties is an excellent agency to deal with. The White Caps Cottages are excellent places to stay. Ground level, as close to the beach as you can get, not a crowded area, pet friendly, and perfect for a couple. Our unit #7 is small but plenty of room with a king bed, nice bathroom, great kitchen, and lots of light in an open living area. It is perfect for my wife and I and our medium size dog. It has a leather sleeper sofa which we did not unfold, very comfy. The rest of the furniture is just ok. Small tables, uncomfortable chairs and stools and no table and chairs outside to eat at. There is some outdoor furniture for sitting but not for eating. Inside table is very small for 2 people and just plastic molded chairs, no cushions. 2 barstools for the kitchen counter but they are not comfortable for me. My wife liked them. The bed is great, lots of pillows and towels and wash cloths. Walk in glass and tile shower is great. A nice vanity, plenty of space. We would like to see some better furniture in the living room and kitchen and outdoors. For the price it should be nicer. But overall it is a very nice unit and we had a pleasant stay. I would not put 4 people in it, nor a large dog, but is suited our needs nicely!
Submitted on Mar 7, 2022
Perfect for 2 people, could up date beach equipment, possibly update mattress but other that it was “spot on”. Very small but we spent the majority of time on the beach. We would definitely come back!
Submitted on Dec 6, 2021
Very clean - great beach access - private. Great experience.
Submitted on Oct 25, 2021
We stayed for a week and loved it!
Submitted on Aug 9, 2021
This was our first family trip to Sanibel and we stayed in White Caps #7. Absolutely one of our best vacations yet. The location, weather, and the cottage were perfect for us. White Caps 7 is a little on the smaller side, but was just fine 2 adults and our 6 and 7 year olds. The description and pictures of the property were exactly as presented. We rented a street legal golf cart for the week and the convenience of parking it right at our front door was perfect. After spending a week there, I would stay at any of the White Caps cottages for the convenience to the beach, grocery store, and shops. However, we really enjoyed 7 because it’s closest to the beach and we’re able to watch the kids run back and forth to the house without leaving the beach. Can’t wait to go back!
Submitted on Jul 27, 2021
Fantastic! Clean! Fresh! Nice decor, bright and cheery. Appliances great.
A fly swatter would be an item to get.
Thanks, had a great eeek and already booked for next year.
Submitted on Jun 21, 2021
We had a wonderful time at this cute little cottage. It was very clean, tidy, and had everything we needed. The only issue was that the owner never responded to an inquiry we had regarding parking a large vehicle.
Submitted on Jun 15, 2021
As always, the cottage was stocked, ready and very clean upon our arrival. We had everything we needed. The management company always communicates before, during and after our stay. They even left a little welcome bag with amenities inside!
Submitted on Jun 7, 2021
White Caps #7 was exactly how we like to spend a week on the beach. Part of a small little enclave of little bungalows in a quiet area. Wonderful neighbors (snow birds) only steps to the beach. Beach chairs, umbrella, shelling items, kids toys and beach mat all in the outside tub. Nice charcoal grill which was great to have and the kitchen was well equipped. Less a blender which is always a necessarily on a beach trip. Overall loved the area and the place. Finally ’s only a few doors down from The Sandbar Restaurant with the BEST food we had on the island. Shaun the bartender and all the locals who wandered in always friendly.
Submitted on Mar 30, 2021
The cottage was perfect. We loved the location right on the beach. It was quiet and well maintained.
Submitted on Mar 15, 2021
It was a cute place, great location. White towels & wash cloths were stained & dirty looking. Kitchen faucet was broken, it worked with lots of noise. Noseeums were horrible on the beach. We did enjoy our stay. It was very clean & management was great.
Submitted on Nov 24, 2020
The cottage was very clean and updated. We stayed there is 2019 also and are already booked for 2021
Submitted on Oct 19, 2020
The unit was awesome, the location could not have been any better! It was roomy and had a great flow. The bathroom was great and had one of the best showers I've ever used! The unit was extremely clean and we had plenty of supplies provided including hand sanitizer! I would highly recommend this unit and hope to stay here again. we have stayed in another White Caps unit before but this was much more roomy and updated. Can't say enough nice things about it or the rental company. We were afraid we would not be able to come due to covid, I had reserved it in February, and they were patient with me and helped me with my concerns over the weeks leading to arrival.
Submitted on Jul 7, 2020
Cute little cottage for two. So close to the beach, with a beach view. We have stayed her for the past two years and have had a wonderful experience. Just note that the entrance to the cottage is around back. Love the king size bed very comfortable. Would highly recommend this cottage .
Submitted on Jul 6, 2020
The unit was clean and comfortable. Fabulous location right on the beach, yet close to Bailey’s and the necessities. Bed was huge and comfortable with extra blankets for chilly evenings. Dishwasher and dish detergent were provided, as well as TP and paper towels...plenty for 2 people for a week. Kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans and utensils. Overall an excellent experience.
Submitted on Mar 16, 2020
Very cute and updated cottage, perfect for 2 people! Plenty of towels and kitchen wares. We love this area, you just step out of your condo and a short walk to the beach. This is the 4th White Caps cottage we have stayed in & one of our favorites!
Submitted on Nov 4, 2019
This was our 2nd time staying at White caps 7 and it was great both times.
Small but just a few steps from beach. Clean and Tidy.
Had to leave 2 days early due to a passing of a good friend but hopefully
we will stay all 7 days.
Thx
Submitted on Oct 7, 2019
We had been staying in another rental on the same property for the past couple of years and this was a wonderful improvement. It was clean, and had a lot of things we would need to live for a week. My only beef is that none of the chairs or couch were comfortable to sit on. I ended up sitting on the bed to do things instead of sitting in the living room. The bed was comfy, but was well worn in that each side was literally a well with a firm "island" in the middle.
Submitted on Sep 25, 2019
This cottage was a perfect spot for our stay on Sanibel. Bed was very comfortable, shower was good sized, and kitchen had everything you needed. Most importantly the view and location (steps to the beach) was perfect! Centrally located near shopping but very private and quiet. We had an issue with the hot water heater and the management company handled it quickly. Also, before our stay they contacted us and answered questions about the property and gave a lot of great recommendations for restaurants, activities, etc. This is a great value for a beachfront property in Sanibel.
Submitted on May 28, 2019
Place is looking a little tired. Windows were very dirty. Needs to be freshened!
Submitted on Apr 9, 2019
Stayed here this past week. Booked White Caps #7 for our 35th anniversary get-away and it was perfect. The cottage is just like you see in the pictures. We LOVED it. It is the second to the last cottage before the beach, but you still have an awesome view from the table while having coffee in the morning. Speaking of coffee, here's some pointers that may be of help (things I wish I knew before arriving):
* FULLY stocked kitchen; stove, fridge w/ ice maker, microwave, coffee maker & filters, dishwasher, 2 slice toaster, blender (inside cabinet), all kinds of pots/pans - cooking & eating utensils - bowls - dishes - coffee cups & glasses - dish towels & dishrags - salt & pepper. Does not have coffee or any food (which is as it should be) so you will need to stop at the store.
* Bed (king size), with 4 pillows, was freshly made plus an extra blanket in closet.
* Bath towels, washrags & hand towels are provided.
* Beach towels (4) were provided.
* Beach chairs (2) & beach umbrella were provided in the storage bin outside back door. There was a small cooler in there too that we took to the beach.
* There is a "starter pack" provided that has dish soap, dishwasher detergent, garbage bags, 4 pack toilet paper, hand soap, box of tissues. It was more than enough for us two for the week.
* Plenty of hangers in the closet, which I was glad for.
* Check ALL the cabinets - people leave stuff behind for others to use. I was delighted to find books to read, playing cards and other stuff "to do" if wanted.
* There is a coin operated washer & dryer ($1.75 each machine) in the small building by recycle/trash area. You need to supply your own soap/softener. Machines seem fairly new, were clean and worked great for me.
The staff at Select Vacation Properties were great in handling any questions/needs we had.
We came here, to Sanibel Island, for the first time ever for our 35th anniversary and we're completely satisfied with the place we cho
Submitted on Mar 18, 2019
Very perfekt!!!! We come back!!!!
Submitted on Jan 13, 2019
We enjoyed our week at White Caps 7. While small, the cottage is fine for 2, but would be very tight for more. Proximity to the beach was great and access to restaurants and businesses was close by.
Submitted on Dec 10, 2018
I was looking for a quiet place, hence Sannibel Island, but even further I wanted to not feel like I was living in a condo i.e. the close neighbors and densely populated feel that you typically experience in a resort.
The cottages at WhiteCaps are like that, even though they are "sandwiched" in between other condo complexes, the few cottages, 9?, are freestanding or are actually duplex style, so you have only one "neighbor wall", which I never heard anything through. The end result is that I felt like I had the isolation I was looking for on the beachfront.
That said, it is an older building, older but comfortable furniture and sufficient supplies. It is a bright unit, as per picture but only if you kept blinds open, creating a fishbowl effect to the few neighbors who might be strolling to the beach.
It is clean and well maintained, I did see one Florida sized roach (beetle?)but it is Florida and I only saw the one.
Potential "downsides":
1. Laundry: one washer and 1 dryer in a separate outbuilding but it was not heavily used so it was easy to use. It requires lots of quarters $1.75 each, and there is no change machine so BYO, but they did provide detergent in the unit but no dryer sheets (if you like those things).
2. No pool, clubhouse, etc. - again, know what you are looking for.
3. They do allow pets but fortunately the people there had nice quiet dogs so I was not disturbed by barking. I'm pretty sure if someone brought a "barker" everyone would suffer.
Upsides:
1. The beach access was wonderful, just a few steps to an uncrowded (even for Sannibel) section of clean beachfront.
2. They provided chairs & umbrella, and a few toys, in an outside hamper. They were in pretty rough, but serviceable condition.
3. Good remote location, out of traffic pattern with easy access towards Captiva or off island route.
Submitted on Nov 18, 2018
Everything about this property met or exceeded our expectations. Great location, amenities, interior comfort and design. The management company was easy to deal with and accessible. Sanibel Island has not changed much since I lived in the Sea Oats s/d, off West Gulf Drive...not far from White Caps, in the late 1980's-early 90's. It is the quiet, more relaxed part of the island and a perfect beach experience. I highly recommend this unit for 2 adults and possibly 1 child. Have fun and see you on the beach!
Submitted on Oct 22, 2018
Second time staying here and just like the first it was perfect!! Love this little cottage and the island. Great memories made here with my little family!! Highly recommend!!
Submitted on Jul 9, 2018
The description is pretty much spot on, the pics do a great job of representing the space. The kitchen had everything we needed. The living area is the weakness area in the rental, the sleeper sofa is horrible, I slept on it one night. Ouch, the middle of the mattress sags miserably. The unit has a dvr/vhs combo so the blue rays I brought along to watch during thunder storms or during the evenings went to no use. The bed in the master was very comfortable, the bathroom was fine, loved the pebbled floor of the shower. No washer/dryer in this unit. My own fault for not understanding this prior to checkin. They have a coin operated laundry room for use, we skipped that. The cottage is right on the beach, the location of this rental cannot be beat. I think to fit 4 people in this unit would be tight.
Submitted on Jul 2, 2018
Quiet, relaxing 7 nights. The cottage was clean and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Quick, easy access to the beach. Close to many restaurants and market. The management team was very efficient. It is a little small for 4 but perfect for two guests. Very dog friendly!!
Submitted on Jun 18, 2018
We’ve been coming to Sanibel for years and this trip I wanted to bring our dog. Couldn’t have asked for a better location. My only complaint is that it is a very small condo, and the decorative furniture and pillows just took up too much space that we could’ve have used otherwise.
Submitted on Jun 11, 2018
this place has everything needed for a beach stay. 30 yards from a great private beach, chairs, shade umbrellas, plenty of towels, all cooking and grilling materials. Spotlessly clean, no ants, very comfortable bed (fold out couch not too bad either). nice bathroom and shower, excellent A/C . Only recommendation is to stock a small amount of some extra essentials in cottage for when guests arrive....cooking oil, sugar, coffee and filters, ketchup, butter. We had to purchase all these the day after arriving and used less than 1/4 of each before leaving. Would recommend to a friend and would return to this cottage again.
Submitted on Apr 10, 2018
I arrived later in the day than expected, and had trouble finding my cabin and using the key. It was pitch dark! Went to cottage next door for help and the resident said the door was in the back of the cottage. She came over with me with a flashlight and we got in. After that, everything was smooth sailing. I thought the location was AMAZING to the village and to the beach--steps away to the beach. White Caps was very quiet and the people there at the time were respectful and extremely pleasant.
I loved my little cottage! It was happy, well organized, comfortable, and modern. Just beautiful. I couldn't have been happier with my stay!! White Caps #7 was just perfect in every way!
The people (Patience) at Select Properties was extremely helpful also!
Submitted on Mar 27, 2018
Fabulous location. Walk out of the cottage and onto the beach... In the morning turn left and watch the sun rise.... Turn right and watch it set.
Quiet, laid back, beach. Nice neighbors, dog friendly. Immaculate. Beachy. Have fun.
Submitted on Feb 27, 2018
great
Submitted on Jan 18, 2018
This was our 6th year to stay at this particular place. We have never been disappointed, its steps away from the beach! Very clean and has everything you need for a great vacation. We always rent bikes for the week which is lots of fun! Island Cow and Sanibel Grill are our favorite restaurants!
Submitted on Oct 23, 2017
The description of this rental was spot-on...36 steps to the beach! We had a wonderful time and couldn't have been more pleased with our location.
Submitted on Jul 6, 2017
I absolutely LOVED our stay here. It was clean and well maintained. The bed was very comfortable. This cottage was quiet and close to the beach. We'll definitely be back!
Submitted on Jun 19, 2017
Awesome! We loved our stay at White Caps.
Submitted on Jun 12, 2017
Very nice location Better coffee maker better or cleaner grill
Submitted on May 15, 2017
We had an amazing time. Next year we will be spending our 1st Anniversary at White Caps #7! It was a perfect sunset beach wedding! Dawn C.
Submitted on May 8, 2017
We have stayed in this cottage 18 times over the past 23 years and it never gets old! The location is perfect, 30 steps from the beach, and the beach itself is unspoiled and never crowded. The owner has installed California shutters on almost all windows since our visit last year ... a much-needed improvement. We also love that the cottage is pet-friendly, as it has always been since we started staying there. This is hard to find any more. There were a couple of small glitches which Select Vacations was quick to remedy, thankfully. We have already booked for next year!
Submitted on May 5, 2017
Loved our little cottage on the beach. Location, location, location! Low key and quiet. Not a very big cottage and doesn't have a washer and dryer, but the view is fab!
Submitted on Jan 30, 2017
first class really enjoyed my stay on sanibel perfect home very clean very easy people to deal with most relaxing holiday we have ever had would highly recommend this place Thank you!!!!!
Submitted on Dec 7, 2016
Not too big, not too small this little charmer was just perfect for us. Walks on the beach,fishing the surf and exploring the island were all just right.
Submitted on Nov 14, 2016
Just perfect
Submitted on Oct 24, 2016
White Caps #7 was a wonderful cottage that my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed. It was clean, comfortable and very nicely decorated. Perfect size for two. We couldn't have been more pleased to stay at this private little hideaway. Take your flashlight if you plan to walk your dog after sunset...the dark is undisturbed by any light in the area. Great for sleeping! Thanks to staff at SVP who recommended the Island Cow - great food and even better service. Definitely would stay here again.
Submitted on Oct 10, 2016
We stayed in White Caps Cottage 7 for our honeymoon and we loved it! It was clean, close to the beach, and the owners were responsive and helpful when needed. We would go back!
Submitted on Aug 15, 2016
This is our third time staying in this unit. It's just right for a couple. Its proximity to the beach can't be beat. There were a few minor issues: 1) the wifi signal is extremely weak, 2) the DVD player quit working on our last night, 3) the bed is not very comfortable 4) the refrigerator was not clean. However, the unit is well-maintained and has everything you could possibly need. We would definitely come back for a fourth stay in this unit.
Submitted on Jul 18, 2016