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25% Off Summer & Fall Special: Escape to Sanibel Island 🌴☀️

Posted on 02/03/2026 in Sanibel Island accommodations.

25% Off Summer & Fall Special: Escape to Sanibel Island 🌴☀️

Stay at Blind Pass Condos at Bowman’s Beach! While the seasons change up north, Sanibel Island keeps it easy—sunshine, warm Gulf breezes, and barefoot days that stretch from spring straight through fall. If you’re ready to slow things down and soak up island life, this is your sign.

At Blind Pass Condos, just steps from beautiful Bowman’s Beach, summer and fall mean quiet beaches, incredible shelling, poolside afternoons, and sunsets you’ll never get tired of. No crowds, no rush—just relaxed island living at its best.

🌞 SUMMER & FALL ESCAPE SPECIAL 🌞

✨ 25% OFF NEW reservations

📅 April 4 – November 20, 2026

⏱️ Minimum one-week stay

Whether you’re planning a summer getaway, a fall retreat, or a long, peaceful island stay, Blind Pass Condos offers spacious accommodations, laid-back charm, and unbeatable access to Bowman’s Beach.

Go ahead—pack light, slow down, and answer the call of the Gulf. 🌊🌴

📞 Call to reserve: (239) 472-6981

🖥️ Book online: www.blind-pass.com

Bowman's Beach is making headlines!

Posted on 06/03/2025 in Sanibel Island accommodations.

We’re thrilled to share some exciting news! National Geographic has named Bowman’s Beach one of the “14 Iconic Beaches You Should Visit in Your Lifetime” and USA Today's 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards for 2025, rated Bowman's Beach on Sanibel Island as the No. 6 beach in Florida.

This prestigious recognition places our beloved beach among the most stunning coastal destinations in the world—and we couldn't agree more. Bowman's Beach was the only beach listed that is located in the Continental United States! 

For those who’ve already experienced Bowman’s Beach, it’s no surprise. Known for its natural beauty, peaceful atmosphere, and world-class shelling, Bowman’s Beach is a true hidden gem on Sanibel Island. Unlike many tourist-heavy beaches, it retains a sense of untouched serenity, framed by lush sea grapes and mangroves, and free from high-rise development.

National Geographic had this to say: "Bowman’s Beach on Sanibel Island is an undeveloped stretch of sand carpeted with shells: false angel wings, coquinas, conchs, whelks, junonias, cockles, sand dollars, and banded tulips, to name a few. A quarter-mile (400 m) walk from the road gives the beach a hidden feel, but among beachcombers, it’s famous. Considered one of the best shelling shores in the country, Bowman’s is the beneficiary of its geography, as an underwater shelf scoops the shells of gastropods and bivalves onto the shore like a special delivery from the ocean gods themselves." Read more.

In USA Today's 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards for 2025, the national news publication rated Bowman's Beach on Sanibel Island as the No. 6 beach in Florida.  Why Bowman's Beach was rated a 10BEST?  "The allure of Bowman's Beach, located on Sanibel Island, Florida, lies in its tranquil setting and the chance to go shelling along its expansive white sand coastline," USA Today wrote. "With amenities such as picnic areas, restrooms, and hiking trails, it's an ideal spot for families and nature enthusiasts alike." Read more.

Why This Is So Special for Blind Pass Condominiums

As the closest vacation rental community to Bowman’s Beach, Blind Pass Condominiums offers guests unparalleled access to this newly world-recognized destination. Guests can walk from their front door to the sand in minutes, crossing a scenic footbridge over a tropical bayou and entering a quiet, pristine stretch of shoreline that now stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the most famous beaches on the planet.

This recognition reaffirms what our guests have known all along: Bowman’s Beach is a place of rare beauty, tranquility, and natural wonder. And staying at Blind Pass means you get to wake up every day with that experience just steps away.

What Makes Bowman’s Beach So Iconic?

Seclusion & Natural Setting: No hotels or commercial businesses—just unspoiled sand, native vegetation, and Gulf views

World-Class Shelling: Sanibel Island is a shell collector’s paradise, and Bowman’s Beach is one of the best spots to find rare and beautiful shells.

Incredible Sunsets: Every evening, the sky over the Gulf transforms into a canvas of glowing color, right in your backyard.

Family-Friendly & Peaceful: With ample space to spread out, it’s a favorite for couples, families, and nature lovers looking to escape the crowds.

A Point of Pride for Our Community

National Geographic’s and USA Today's recognition is a source of pride for all of us at Blind Pass Condominiums and a reminder of the special environment we’re fortunate to be a part of. Our guests don’t just visit a beach—they become part of a globally celebrated destination.

Whether it’s your first visit or your fiftieth, there's never been a better time to experience the magic of Bowman’s Beach.

Book Your Stay at Blind Pass Condominiums on Sanibel Island

Escape to paradise at Blind Pass Condominiums, your gateway to the natural beauty and tranquility of Sanibel Island. Nestled just steps from the world-renowned Bowman’s Beach, our spacious, fully-equipped condos offer the perfect blend of comfort, privacy, and island charm. 

🖥️ Reserve online - choose from ground-floor or second-floor units!

📱 Phone reservations: (239) 472-6981

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Our first ground-floor unit is now available!

Posted on 03/25/2025 in Sanibel Island accommodations.

The news you've been waiting for! This is an exciting milestone for everyone at Blind Pass Condos! Our first ground-floor unit is beautifully rebuilt and now ready to rent. A106 is a 2 bedroom unit that accommodates up to 6 guests. Completely renovated, this unit features beautiful new furniture, bathrooms, kitchen and appliances. Equipped with beach chairs, cart, cooler & beach umbrella! Book direct and save online or call now to make your reservation: ‭(239) 472-6981.

Escape the cold and book your stay at Blind Pass Condos!

Posted on 01/23/2025 in Sanibel Island accommodations.

We love our guests!

Thank you to all of our guests that take time to leave us a review! We’re grateful for our wonderful visitors that make up the Blind Pass community. Guests can leave reviews on our website (search for the unit you’d like to leave a review for), Google, Tripadvisor, Facebook or Yelp.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on 11/26/2024 in Sanibel Island accommodations.

As we begin to think about the upcoming holiday season, we hope everyone has had a safe and enjoyable year. Although we went through Hurricane Helene and Milton, we are working hard to rebuild our first floor units at our little corner of paradise. The great news is that we are open, our second floor units are available and we are welcoming guests. Our pool is ready for you, the bridge over Clam Bayou is open and our new tennis/pickleball court project is completed! It has been wonderful to see so many familiar and new faces this fall! Sanibel Island is open, many restaurants and beaches are ready for visitors. The SanCap Chamber has the complete list of open businesses.

Are you ready to book your stay with us? Explore our available units and make your reservations on our website or call our office to make your reservation with a friendly staff member! (239) 472-6981

We are so thankful to you, our Blind Pass family, for the support and well wishes you have sent throughout the year and we wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving.

With gratitude ~ The Blind Pass Board of Directors and Staff Members

Our first ground-floor unit is now available!

Posted on 06/08/2024 in Sanibel Island accommodations.

Our first ground-floor unit is rebuilt and ready to rent!

This is an exciting milestone for everyone at Blind Pass Condos! Our very first ground-floor unit is beautifully rebuilt and now ready to rent. G103 is a 2 bedroom unit that accommodates up to 6 guests. Completely renovated in 2024, this unit features beautiful new furniture, bathrooms, kitchen and appliances with new vinyl flooring throughout. Book direct and save online or call now to make your reservation: ‭(239) 472-6981.

Our new landscaping project

One of the special things about our resort is the lush and beautiful landscaping and tropical foliage that surrounds our complex. We’ve been working hard on bringing that part of our paradise back.

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• best possible rental rates
• devoted staff members ready to help
• on-site maintenance employee
• easy booking process
• 24/7 on call emergency assistance

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Welcoming back our first full-time resident!

Posted on 03/22/2024 in Sanibel Island accommodations.

Tayla Thomas, staff member, welcomes back full-time resident Shirley Masuka to Blind Pass Condos

Blind Pass Condominiums staff recently welcomed back their first full-time resident, a major milestone in the property’s continuing recovery from Hurricane Ian damage.

At 93 now, Shirley Masuka has spent nearly a third of her life living here on Sanibel and was thrilled to return to her renovated island home on March 21 after 18 months living with family in Minnesota. Her son Michael accompanied her to Sanibel to assist in getting her settled back in, and Blind Pass Rental Manager Tom Henecker and staff greeted her with a bright bouquet of flowers and welcome balloon and card.

When Hurricane Ian was approaching southwest Florida during the last week of September, 2022, Shirley relocated to a hotel near the RSW Airport. When that location lost power, she evacuated to the Hertz Arena with hundreds of others. The volunteers there were “really, really kind,” she said, remembering the staff there from FEMA and Red Cross who assisted her.

Her family arranged for a flight out as soon as the airport opened, and as she waited in the terminal for her trip to Minneapolis, the home of her daughter, Bonnie and family, she saw some unusual sights out on the tarmac:

“The big helicopters were picking up trucks. That was amazing!” she recalled about rescue efforts to the islands.

Asked what it was like to return to cold northern winters, she seemed to have taken it in stride, commenting that she had 72 inches of snow her first winter and found it quite beautiful. This second winter, with little snow, has been a drab one, however.

After two winters up north, Shirley’s happy to be back on Sanibel.

Shirley and her late husband, John, stayed at several locations on the island before purchasing a condo unit at Blind Pass. John served as treasurer on the Blind Pass Condos Board of Directors, and the two were longtime dedicated volunteers at J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge. “He just loved this,” said Shirley regarding her husband’s sentiments about Blind Pass and Sanibel Island.

And it’s still her special place, too.

Our Journey Back to Paradise - Update 2

Posted on 11/29/2022 in Sanibel Island accommodations.

Our Journey Back to Paradise

Welcome to our second update on the progress at Blind Pass Condominiums.

We are thrilled to report that things are moving along on Sanibel. Many areas have water, electric and waste water service. A few restaurants have reopened in the last couple of weeks. And a lucky few residents have even been able to move back into their homes. That said, most homes, hotels and other vacation properties have much work ahead!

We’re making progress at Blind Pass, too. Our staff, board and contractors are working with the City of Sanibel to be sure everything is in place to get these services up and running for the entire complex. In the meantime, the crews have continued to move things along at Blind Pass. Piles of debris have been removed by the city. The condos have been mostly cleared of debris and the workers are in the process of removing the walls for the first floor units and stripping them back to the studs. This will allow them to begin replacing the walls!

See below for news on the Clubhouse — it’s going to come back better than ever! And our terrific staff is working hard to make things happen, from our manager Tom’s help with contractors and overseeing work on site to Tayla and Taylor refunding deposits and doing so may other things: taking photos for owners, helping keep things organized and even finding our Big Blue Chair! It’s a great team and we’re so appreciative of all they are doing to help Blind Pass recover!

While the recovery process has many steps, we are grateful for each new major step that we take at Blind Pass and on the island as well! We can’t wait to share more in our next update — and we continue to look forward to the day we’ll be welcoming you back to Blind Pass again. We hope your Thanksgiving was terrific. At Blind Pass, while we have faced many challenges, we also have much to be thankful for!

With gratitude ~ The Blind Pass Board of Directors and Staff

Progress in the Clubhouse

So many of you have stopped by our clubhouse over the years, to say hi, to sign out a kayak or to get a puzzle or book… The Clubhouse has been cleaned out and the walls have been removed down to the studs. As we continue to work on this space, we’ll keep you updated. We are looking forward to having you stop by when we re-open! Plus we’ll have a fresh selection of books, puzzles and games to borrow while you stay. Here’s a picture of Tom, standing where his desk used to be!

Refund Update

Our refund process is still moving right along – the office staff has been diligently working on this project. At this point, we are issuing refunds on deposits through March 2023. Rest assured that cancellation fees are being waived. Although we do not have an estimated date for re-opening, our Blind Pass Team is already hard at work to make our beautiful island home better than ever as we rebuild. Read more about our refund updates here.

Our Big Blue Chair!

If you visited Blind Pass Condos in the summer or fall this year, you must have seen our new Big Blue Chair! The manager, Tom, built and painted this just for Blind Pass. So many of our guests have had fun taking photos on our Big Blue Chair. We were beyond excited to see that it survived Ian. The chair will be back in place when we reopen so you and your family can get a photo with the chair that survived Ian!

Some New Re-Openings

Jerry’s celebrated its reopening with a ribbon cutting in October! And in true spirit of helping one another on Sanibel Island, both Jerry’s AND Bailey’s (along with their stores’ shared supplier) made a donation to F.I.S.H. for $20,000. Some other restaurants are also open now: Cielo, Captiva Pizza and Traders. Read more.

Thank You to the Crew

We have a huge crew of people working at Blind Pass Condos. They have helped to tarp roofs, secure windows, clean up, clear walkways and repair the clubhouse. This devoted team has been working tirelessly since day one. Our wonderful community of owners and guests have donated to a workers lunch fundraiser – this has been a great way to say Thank You from afar. Read more about our fundraiser here.

Photos Around Blind Pass

OUR JOURNEY BACK TO PARADISE CONTINUES…

We are committed to sharing our story as we continue on this journey. Our guests, friends and Blind Pass families are a source of inspiration to all of us. Thank you for the support, the kind messages, the sweet stories and uplifting notes. We appreciate all of you and look forward to keeping you informed. Make sure you’re signed up for our newsletter, we’ll continue to share our updates and progress along the way. Thank you!

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Don’t Miss this Year’s #BookDirect Day

Posted on 01/31/2022 in Sanibel Island accommodations.

Are you and your family planning a vacation to Sanibel Island this year? We need to tell you why you should #bookdirect with us if you are. Many online third-party vacation rental sites can add a 5%-20% additional fee to your reservation. We know that your vacations are significant and may limit how much you can spend each year. Blind Pass Condominiums wants to make sure that you get the most out of your money when visiting Sanibel Island. The only way that you’ll be able to enjoy your vacation without getting hit with that unexpected fee is by booking direct today!

A Little About #BookDirect Day

On February 2^nd, 2022, we celebrate the 5^th Annual Book Direct Day, which was created to help educate vacation rental guests on the benefits of booking directly through an owner or Property Management Company vs. using a Third-Party agency such as Airbnb, HomeAway, VBRO & TripAdvisor.

While you may recognize these big-name companies and their gimmicks in helping you save money, you will soon learn that they will charge you a fee for using their website. Who wants to pay extra just to try and save a little money? Some of the expenses that you may incur when you book with an OTA can range from 5%-20% of the total cost of your vacation rental, which in turn can cost you thousands of dollars extra depending on which rental you choose.

Why You Should Book Direct with Us

When you book direct with Blind Pass Condominiums, you will not only speak with one of our vacation specialists who are local to Sanibel Island and can give you the best information on the area. We know all the details on each property because we have personally been to them. We can provide you with our recommendations on where to dine, play, shop, and visit businesses in the area. Our office is conveniently on Sanibel Island, so if any problems arise while you’re on vacation, we’re here to help.

How You Can Book Direct with Blind Pass Condominiums

You will find that booking directly with us at Blind Pass Condominiums is easy! We encourage all guests to book their vacations directly through our safe & secure website, www.blind-pass.com or call our office at (800) 852-2038. Rest assured that we will never charge any hidden fees, and we will always provide you with the best available rates on our professionally managed vacation rentals. We don’t want you to have to pay anything extra so that you can use that money to go out to eat, explore the island or make a local day trip. We understand that your money is precious, and we can help you see that your vacation to Sanibel Island is the best one it can be each year!

Are you ready to plan your vacation today? #BookDirect with Blind Pass Condominiums today to have the best-planned vacation year after year!