Tropical Winds Motel and Cottages

We had a wonderful time staying here. Our old dog was in Heaven spending his days on the private beach with us. The property in general is so peaceful, beautiful, clean, and designed for families. The owners provided great customer service and there are many free amenities included with the stay—use of laundry facilities with detergent, beach cart with umbrella and towels, and charcoal they gave us at no additional cost. There are grills right outside your room along with a shower to rinse off after being at the beach and a cute little shelling station. We will be back!

This hidden gem managed by Katie and Daniel allowed for the perfect anniversary getaway. The reservation process was easy with Katie sharing additional details before booking. Due to availability, we opted for the King accommodations on the “motel” side. Check-in was easy with Katie offering chairs, umbrella, beach towels and a cart which was delivered after checking to our room. We stayed in #3 which is just across from the cottages on the beach side. It’s much larger than anticipated with living room, small kitchen/dining area, bathroom and bedroom with king bed. Cute deck set off the old Florida feel. The beach is pristine and private. A quite setting without noisy crowds or drama. No more than 10 to 15 people on this stretch of beach during even the busiest part of the day.

For years we have raved about Tropical Winds, but no more! ||||This was our 6th annual long weekend stay with friends. In fact, we book the same two bedroom unit, one year in advance. This year, 2 weeks before our arrival, I emailed Tropical Winds to remind them that we would be there soon. A couple of days later, I received a confirmation email. All appeared good! ||||The day of our arrival, I called at 1 PM, from a local restaurant to inquire if we could possibly check in early. I was told no and we would have to wait until the normal check in time of 3 pm. We arrived at 2:40 pm to find our room, still occupied. That is when the fun began! ||||We were told that the room would be available in a few minutes, which was not acceptable, especially with COVID-19 precautions so prevalent. By 3

Daniel and Katie are the best. Customer service is a 10 Star ! You have a question or concern they are immediately there to help you. Everything in rooms is clean and in great shape when you arrive. Cleanliness is a 10 Star. The carts to carry all your gear to the beach is a really nice perk. You want a 5 Star Cottage than go nowhere else but Tropical Winds ! I’ll definitely be back and back again. Be sure to take advantage of outdoor pits…. Thank you Daniel and Katie for a wonderful time…

I'd definitely recommend Tropical Winds to anyone looking for a quiet spot on Sanibel. It's near enough to other sights like the shell museum, nature reserve, etc, but on its own stretch of quiet beach that is well away from the busier beaches. Because of fewer visitors, the shelling was nice here too! The efficiencies are well-stocked, one of the best I've stayed at when it comes to kitchen supplies (which is nice if you're like myself and like to cook a few meals to save some money!). The unit I stayed in was clean, well laid out, and nicely decorated (beach theme of course, but not that over the top, cheesy vibe which you can get some places). Beds were comfy, bathroom looked newly renovated and very nice, and plenty of room for the size of the place! You also have access to pool, and