Morning Shelling Magic at Blind Pass Condos
Posted on 02/10/2026 in Shelling.
Morning Shelling Magic at Blind Pass Condos ✨🐚
Huge thanks to Norm, who found and shared this amazing shell collection from Bowman’s Beach this morning! Within just an hour and a half, Norm discovered 31 different shell species, including standout finds like a Scotch bonnet, alphabet cone, sunray venus, banded tulips, Florida spiny jewel box, apple murex, calico clams, lettered olives, several scallop varieties, stone coral, fan coral, augers, turbans, and worm shells.
And that’s only what could come home—he also spotted live crabs, sea stars, a horse conch, and a sea nettle, helping them safely back into the water. 🌊💙
Moments like this are what make Blind Pass Condos, just steps from legendary Bowman’s Beach, such a special place for shellers and nature lovers alike.
Ready to book your stay with us? Browse our beautiful collection of available units here.
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
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Frozen up north? Thaw out on Sanibel Island!
Posted on 01/21/2026 in Winter Vacation Getaway.
Escape the freeze: Warm-up on Sanibel Island - stay at Blind Pass Condos at Bowman's Beach 🌴☀️
While winter tightens its icy grip up north, Sanibel Island is serving up sunshine, sea breezes, and barefoot days. We’ve been getting calls from folks shivering through record-cold temps, and we have just one question for you: why stay cold when you could be coastal?
At Blind Pass Condos, nestled right by beautiful Bowman’s Beach, winter looks a lot different. Think morning shell walks, afternoons by the pool, and sunsets that don’t require a parka. It’s the kind of place where “cold snap” means grabbing a light sweater for dinner. 😉
❄️ FROZEN UP NORTH? THAW OUT IN PARADISE ❄️
To help you trade snow boots for flip-flops, we’re offering a Winter Warm-Up Special:
✨ Winter Warm-Up Special ✨
🏖️ 20% OFF NEW reservations
📅 Jan 24 – Mar 28
⏱️ Minimum one-week stay
Whether you’re escaping snowstorms, ice-covered driveways, or just winter fatigue, Blind Pass Condos is your sunny solution. Spacious condos, island charm, and the natural beauty of Bowman’s Beach are waiting.
So go ahead—send your winter coat into hibernation and answer the call of the Gulf.
📞 Call us to make a reservation: (239) 472-6981
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Wishing you peace, joy and coastal cheer from Bowman's Beach
Posted on 12/17/2025 in Winter Vacation Getaway.
🎄✨ Happy Holiday Season & New Year from Blind Pass Condos ✨🎄
As we celebrate this special time of year, we want to wish all of our owners, guests, friends, and community members a joyful holiday season and a wonderful New Year. We are truly grateful for the continued support, kindness, and encouragement throughout the year—it means more to us than words can say.
Thank you for being part of the Blind Pass community. We look forward to creating even more great memories together in the year ahead. Wishing you peace, happiness, and all the best in the New Year! 🌟
Plan Your Holiday Escape to Sanibel Island!
Posted on 10/30/2025 in Sanibel condo rentals.
Plan Your Holiday Escape to Sanibel Island! 🌴✨
The holidays are the perfect time to trade snowflakes for seashells and gather with family and friends on beautiful Sanibel Island. Whether you’re dreaming of a Thanksgiving sunset dinner, a Christmas morning beach walk, or ringing in the New Year with your toes in the sand, Blind Pass Condos is ready to welcome you!
Our spacious condos and resort-style amenities make it easy to relax and reconnect, and the island is alive with open restaurants, shops, and attractions once again. Enjoy dining al fresco, exploring Ding Darling, or simply soaking in those famous Gulf views.
Don't forget that the 40th annual Luminary Festival on Sanibel and Captiva Islands will be on Friday, December 5th on Sanibel and Saturday, December 6th on Captiva. Luminary Holiday Stroll is a community-wide holiday event that brings together residents, visitors, businesses and organizations, promoting goodwill and community spirit. Learn more here.
✨ Holiday reservations are available now — don’t wait to secure your stay!
Come celebrate the season island-style — where every day feels like a getaway. 🌅
Blind Pass Condos Hosts Tiger Dam Flood Barrier Training with Barti Contracting and City Officials
Posted on 09/04/2025 in Tiger Dam Flood Barrier.
Blind Pass Condominiums took another important step in hurricane preparedness by hosting a Tiger Dam flood barrier training in August.
Representatives from U.S. Flood Control provided hands-on instruction for the installation and use of the Tiger Dam system. Three trainers worked closely with the Barti Contracting crew and several Blind Pass owners to ensure everyone learned the proper setup procedures.
Sanibel Mayor Mike Miller, along with other city officials, attended the training to observe the process and show support for enhanced community resilience efforts.
The training began with preparation by Dean Engdahl and Norm Boyd, owners who had staged the equipment delivered the previous week. Barti Contracting sent a seven-person crew to practice assembling 50 feet of the three-tier tube system and connecting multiple sections.
“At Blind Pass Condominiums, the safety of our property and community is our top priority,” said Dean Engdahl, President of the Blind Pass Condominium Board of Directors. “Through our partnership with Barti Contracting and hands-on training from U.S. Flood Control, we’re confident in our ability to respond swiftly and effectively when future storms arise.”
The session was highly successful, with all participants gaining the knowledge and confidence needed to deploy the system when required.
Bowman's Beach is making headlines!
Posted on 06/03/2025 in Shelling.
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.
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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.
Our first ground-floor unit is now available!
Posted on 06/08/2024 in vacation rentals on Sanibel Island.
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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Our Journey Back to Paradise – Update 4
Posted on 07/11/2023 in Sanibel Island vacation rentals.
OUR JOURNEY BACK TO PARADISE
Our roofing project is complete! We are excited to have new roofs on all our buildings! It was quite a challenge for our contractors as some of our buildings had structural damage to trusses. But they worked tirelessly to make sure everything was repaired and replaced even stronger than before. You don’t realize how much material it takes for 8 buildings (7 condominium buildings and our clubhouse) until you see more than 16 tractor trailer loads of shingles!! A huge thank you to our roofing contractors for working from day one putting on tarps to the final shingle going in place.
A View of Our Beach
As our island and beaches continue to heal from hurricane Ian, we are thrilled to see the beautiful water and so much wildlife reappear. This photo was taken from a boat in front of our beach. The water has been crystal clear and a vibrant blue color. We look forward to seeing our guests, owners and friends enjoying our beach again soon! Check out our Facebook and Instagram pages as we continue to share photos.
Clubhouse Update
The Clubhouse framing, roof and rough electric has been completed. We’re waiting on windows and doors right now and we’ll be sure to share photos to our Facebookpage when they get installed! As we get closer to reopening, we will have a place for our guests to check-in, ask questions and visit. We look forward to seeing everyone again!
Roseate Spoonbills
We spotted these Roseate Spoonbills flying past our beach the other day! These birds are probably the most photographed bird on Sanibel Island and usually found at our neighbors, the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge. It was a beautiful sight, as they flew over head! We’ve also spotted Snowy Plovers and White Ibis at our beach – a sure sign of natures recovery.
Manatees in Clam Bayou
We know that some of our guest’s favorite memories over the years include seeing the manatees in Clam Bayou as they cross over the bridge. We’re happy to announce that the manatees are thriving and enjoying the inlet once again! We have seen several manatees over the months. We’ll keep sharing photos as we see these majestic creatures enjoying the water. Read more.
Lunches for the working crew continue
We have a crew of people working at Blind Pass Condos. They are helping to bring Blind Pass back so we can re-open and welcome owners and guests again. 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. So far, we’ve hosted 9 lunches and have recently been able to order from Island Pizza. We’re happy to help support local businesses on island as they reopen! Read more about our lunch 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!
