Dog Friendly Sanibel Offers Options and Opportunities

You, the sea, the setting sun, a glass of wine and your constant companion at your side. No, not your spouse, your dog! Sanibel Island is considered one of the most pet friendly vacation spots in the USA.So if it is not an option for you to take a trip without Fido, Sanibel is the place to go~!


And there are alternatives if you do want to travel with your pooch. If you are only staying for a week, there are pet friendly condos where you can stay. Most, however, have a weight restriction of 25 or 30 pounds, so you do need to check on limitations.


If you are staying for 28 days or more, you will be able to find a house that allows a pet (and sometimes even 2 pets) depending on size, species and breed.


Whether condo or house, make sure you clarify with the rental agency you are using if there is an additional fee to bring your best buddy. In almost all instances, there will be a pet fee, and most times it is non-refundable. The fee generally ranges from $250 to $400, often contingent on the breed of dog. The fee is used by the owner to do a special clean up on your departure, banishing any tell tale signs that there was a pet in the place.


If the fee puts you off, consider the alternatives.....leaving your beloved at home with friends or family or boarding the adorable beast which will probably cost you as much as the pet fee. And where will your pet be happiest? Well, that's up to you to decide. In addition to pet friendly accommodations, you will find that the people on Sanibel and business owners will be pet friendly as well.


This extends to your being able to take your dog with you to the beach. Dogs must be on a leash, but this is a very small price to pay for access to such a beautiful spot to enjoy your dog. Here you’ll see lots of birds, tropical plants and wetlands. Pets (leashed) are permitted on Bowman's Beach, Algiers Beach, Lighthouse Park Beach, and Tarpon Bay Road Beach.


Vacation rental properties do offer all the comforts of home, including the comfort of having your best friend with you at all times!