Sun kissed sands, sparkling waters, fresh tropical air rustling through the palms. Beaches full of shells, island attractions, and fantastic food await the vacationer who stays at Element’s Santiva location.  

Right in the heart of Sanibel, the Sanibel Arms West Condominium has easy access to the beach, which is connected to the condominium via pavers, and is five minutes from the commercial hub of the island.  

Amenities | Restaurants | Activities

Beach front cottage

2 bed · 2 bath 980 Sq. feet

If you enjoy a slow-paced, tropical living and a shelling paradise, then you will love this two-bedroom, two-bath condominium in sunny Sanibel Florida. Our home offers a spacious kitchen that opens up to the living area. At night fall enjoy a drink on the private screened lanai and enjoy the spectacular views. Spend your days lazing by the heated swimming pool or take a stroll to the Gulf of Mexico and enjoy a day of shelling at the world-famous Sanibel beaches. For the sports minded, tennis courts and shuffleboard are available on property. Accommodations: Two-bedrooms, Two-baths (1 King, 2 Twins, Sleeper Sofa ) Amenities include: Outdoor Grill, Community Swimming Pool, Tennis Courts, Shuffleboard Courts, Full-size Kitchen, Washer/Dryer, Screened Lanai, Free wi-fi, Great Views of the Gulf of Mexico. Sanibel Arms West is a smoke free condominium complex- smoking is not allowed on the courtyard, tennis courts, shuffleboard courts, stairwells, elevators, or the lanai. Beach chairs, umbrella, and beach cart are provided by the owner.

 

Amenities

  • Ground Floor

  • Max # of occupants: 6

  • View: Garden

  • 6 NEW Ceiling Fans: Living Room, Kitchen, Front Lanai, Rear Lanai, Guest Bedroom, Master Bedroom

  • Washer/Dryer in condo: (located in hall closet)

  • Kitchen: Open

  • New 12 cup Cuisinart self grinding coffee maker as well as a New Nespresso Vertuo Next

  • 2 new low format beach chairs and tent umbrella

  • Updated lanai furniture

  • Element beach cooler bag by Igloo

  • Living Room TV size: 55" SmartTV

  • Guest Bedroom: 2 Twin Beds

  • Guest Bedroom TV size: 37" TV

  • Guest Bathroom: Shower/Tub Combo

  • Hairdryer: Yes

  • Master Bedroom: 1 King Bed

  • Master Bedroom TV size: 38" TV

  • Master Bathroom: Shower only

Restaurants

Doc Fords

Just off Island Inn Road across from Bailey’s Shopping Center. If you’re hoping to run into Randy Wayne White, then this is the place to do it as he can be found writing here on many nights. With 2 dining rooms and an outdoor patio, where you decide to enjoy the ambiance is up to you! A trip to Sanibel isn’t complete without lunch or dinner with us at Doc Ford’s!

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Cielo’s

Cielo brings friends and family together to celebrate over handcrafted food and drink. From locally sourced ingredients to inspired techniques, we believe in the power of adventurous cuisine to transport you to places near and far. Every meal is a special occasion, a well-deserved opportunity to toast to the fruits of our labor and the richness of our community.

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Mad Hatter

"The food is divine, the view is spectacular and the experience is unforgettable."

The Mad Hatter's well-deserved reputation is maintained by it's inspired and eclectic menu choices that evolve with the season. Always fresh and prepared from scratch. The whimsical decor mimics the fantasy of Alice and Wonderland. The dining room is cozy and romantic and boasts spectacular sunset views. Come enjoy world class dining at its finest.

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Sanibel Seafood Grille

Among Sanibel seafood restaurants, George and Wendy’s Sanibel Seafood Grille offers truly outstanding service, atmosphere, and cuisine. We offer lunch, dinner, late night menu, and daily changing specials. The focus of all our menus is fresh, local, and fun. We also have a full bar with an extensive wine list, 20 beers on tap, a lot of local, domestic and craft beer bottles, and some fun and fresh, handcrafted signature drinks on our list including mojitos, martinis, and lots of other tropical craft cocktail favorites.

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Turtle’s Tiki Bar

Voted Sanibel Island’s favorite Tiki Bar, Turtle’s serves up delicious drinks and menu items at the bar and family-friendly patio, with live entertainment on Saturday from 2-5 pm.

Please note that holiday dining hours may differ.  Please call 239.395.6013 for holiday dining hours.

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Sanibel Fish House

Winner of the 2015 Taste of the Island Award for Best Seafood, 2017, Taste of the Island Award for Best Appetizer, and 2016 & 2017 Award for the Best Happy Hour. Also, Winner of the 2018 Taste of the Island Award for Best Dessert, Best Appetizer and Taste of the Taste with the Golden Award!!! We have also won the 2019 Best Dessert Award again! The Sanibel Fish House Restaurant is known for serving the freshest seafood and friendly service.

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Dante’s coal fired pizza

When our families first came to this country in search of a better life, they had little in the way of material possessions. Instead, what they brought with was a strong tradition and a love for the simple, fresh flavors of food. As in most immigrant families, our childhood lessons included the benefit of hard work and striving to get ahead. But when it came to food, we never cut corners. Our families believed to serve really good food, buy the best ingredients and prepare then in your own wa…

Thistle Lodge

The award winning Thistle Lodge serves up a delightful Floridian and European culinary experience on par with the distinguished elegance that only Casa Ybel Resort’s unparalleled culinary team can offer. Enjoy the award-winning gastronomic masterpieces in Sanibel’s most historic upscale restaurant that once played host to Thomas Edison and Henry Ford.

Tutti Pazzi

Welcome to Tutti Pazzi Italian Kitchen — where you enter as a customer, become our friend, and feel like family. In Italy, the dinner table is where magic happens. Friends and family gather to fill their bodies with good food and wine; and their souls with laughter, happiness, and love.

Menu Guide: GF = Gluten Free | VG = Vegetarian | V = Vegan
EVOO = Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Activities

YOLO

YOLO Watersports provides all the fun you’ll need on Captiva Island. WaveRunner Cayo Costa Excursions & Rentals, Parasailing, Golf Carts, Flyboarding, Scoot Coupes, Bicycles for all ages, Trail-a-bikes, Childs trailer, Beach Chairs, Beach Umbrellas , SUP Sales & Rentals, Hobie Wave Sailboats, Surfboards, Skimboards, Bodyboards, Banana Boat Rides, Yeti Cooler Rentals & Beach Wagons.

Day 5 Charters

Are you a seasoned angler who wants to fish from sunrise to sunset? Or maybe you’re looking to bring your family on an adventure that offers a little bit of everything, from fishing, to shelling, to island-exploring, and more

Captain Brian On The Water

Experience island hopping on a private boat with Award Winning Guide Captain Brian Holaway. Click to learn more

Adventure Sea Kayak

Conducting Kayak and Stand Up Paddle Board tours and rentals year round from Tween Waters Inn Marina 15951 Captiva Dr. since 1985.