A New Chapter for Sanibel
Beachview Villas sits on Sanibel’s Gulf shore. Privacy, space, and direct beach access without the resort crowds.
Our Legacy
This stretch of Gulf shore welcomed guests long before Beachview Villas existed. Beachview Cottages stood here since 1979, offering simple accommodations and the kind of unpretentious island stays that defined old Florida beach towns.
Hurricane Ian destroyed those cottages in 2022. But the location was too good to leave undeveloped. Sanibel Captiva Beach Resorts, the company behind ‘Tween Waters Inn, decided to rebuild with something different in mind.
Beachview Villas isn’t an attempt to recreate what was here before. The new property honors the history of this spot while serving a different kind of traveler. Higher-end finishes, more space, modern amenities, but still rooted in the same piece of Sanibel that made the cottages worth visiting in the first place.
Why Beachview
Private Gulf Beach
Direct beach access with no public entry. Just you, the people you brought, and the Gulf.
Villa Space, Resort Amenities
Full kitchens, living rooms, and bedrooms that feel like actual living space. Plus access to five restaurants, spa services, pools, tennis courts, and marina activities at ‘Tween Waters Inn.
Built for Real Stays
These villas work whether you’re here for a long weekend or staying a month. Washers, dryers, full kitchens, and layouts designed for living instead of just sleeping.
Limited Villas
A small number of villas means you’re never fighting for space or reservations. Boutique hospitality without the boutique hotel crowds.
Sanibel's Natural Pace
No high-rises, no traffic lights, no chain stores. A community that keeps it from turning into everywhere else.
Coastal Design
Natural materials, clean lines, and interiors that reference old Florida without trying to recreate it. Timeless, not trendy.
SANIBEL
Sanibel runs east to west instead of north to south. That unusual orientation creates ideal conditions for shelling. More than 400 species wash up on these beaches, making it one of the best spots on the Gulf Coast to find them.
The island is also home to the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Thousands of acres of mangroves, wetlands, and tidal flats stay protected here. You’ll spot roseate spoonbills, dolphins cutting through the shallows, and manatees drifting near the shore.
There are no high-rises on Sanibel. The tallest structures are palm trees, and the community works to keep it that way. This isn’t the Florida of beach clubs and nightlife. It’s quieter, more natural, and increasingly hard to find anywhere else on the Gulf.
Our Leaders
Sanibel Captiva Beach Resorts has operated ‘Tween Waters Inn & Marina on Captiva, which opened in 1931. The company understands these islands and how to manage hospitality here without compromising what makes them worth protecting.
Beachview Villas guests get full access to ‘Tween Waters amenities: Old Captiva House and Crow’s Nest restaurants, a full-service spa and fitness center, two pools, tennis and pickleball courts, kayak and paddleboard rentals, deep-water marina slips, and guided fishing charters.
Privacy when you want it. Options when you need them.
Our Leaders
Sanibel Captiva Beach Resorts has operated ‘Tween Waters Inn & Marina on Captiva, which opened in 1931. The company understands these islands and how to manage hospitality here without compromising what makes them worth protecting.
Beachview Villas guests get full access to ‘Tween Waters amenities: Old Captiva House and Crow’s Nest restaurants, a full-service spa and fitness center, two pools, tennis and pickleball courts, kayak and paddleboard rentals, deep-water marina slips, and guided fishing charters.
Privacy when you want it. Options when you need them.