Casa Ybel: A Spectacular Sanibel Resort

One of the best resorts on Sanibel, the Casa Ybel Resort has been named one of Conde Nast Traveler’s “Best Places To Stay In The World.  Travel and Leisure Magazine includes Casa Ybel as one of the “500 Greatest Hotels in the World.”  This all-condo property features 23 acres of prime Gulf-front land, and beautifully manicured landscaping along Sanibel Island’s pristine white sandy beach.  Casa Ybel’s luxurious all-suite accommodations face the beach and the Gulf of Mexico. As a world-class, award-winning resort, Casa Ybel delivers exceptional accommodations and amenities.  One and two bedroom suites with a screened lanai or balcony overlook the beach.  There is a master bedroom and bath in each suite, and separate living area with sleeper sofa.  Casa Ybel is also an ideal resort for weddings and special events, featuring a lakeside gazebo and tropically landscaped lawn overlooking the Gulf. Amenities include an Olympic sized beachfront pool; access to 14 miles of white sand beaches with the Best Shelling in the North America; bike rentals and bike paths; seaside and in-room spa services; tennis courts; beach volleyball and basketball; boating; Casa Kid’s Club and children’s pool; recreation concierge; Nature sanctuary and premier bird-watching; watersports and championship golf. Casa Ybel’s turn-of-the-century main building houses Thistle Lodge restaurant, which is the island’s first beachfront hotel turned restaurant.  The resort features a pool-side café and bar, and live entertainment.  The pool in front of the restaurant is one of Florida’s most picturesque views.  It is minutes from shopping, restaurants and attractions, like Sanibel Island’s Lighthouse. Condo ownership at Casa Ybel is available at the Cottage Colony West, which features 40 luxury condos within this world-class resort.