Natural, secluded, and exclusive, Casa Ybel Resort epitomizes the sanctuary, old-island spirit of Sanibel. Occupying 23 acres of beachfront property isolated from commercial enterprise, the resort is a sheltered getaway where romantic surroundings and outdoor recreation attract couples and families alike. Here, travelers have found respite and hospitality since the 1890s. Awards: Travel + Leisure magazine listed Casa Ybel among the Top 20 Family Resorts in 2002, the 500 Greatest Hotels in the World in 2003 and Top 500 Places To Stay in the World, 2006. Conde Nast Traveler ranked it among The Best Places To Stay in the World. Telephone: 239-472-3145 or 800-276-4753 Facsimile: 239-472-2109 E-Mail: casa@casaybelresort.com. Location: Sanibel Island lies just far enough off the beaten path to remain pristine but easily accessible. Refuge lands occupy better than one half of the 12-mile-long coastal island. J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge provides entre into the habitat of the alligator, manatee, bald eagle, river otter, roseate spoonbill, and 200-some other bird species that pass through along a major flyway. Natural white-sand beaches stretch unbroken along the island's Gulf of Mexico shoreline. Because of Sanibel's east-west orientation, the island acts as a catcher's mitt for shells washed up from the Caribbean and the Atlantic. For this reason, it is the best shelling destination in the U.S. Visitors come also for the wildlife attractions, a one-of-a-kind shell museum, and year-round water and land sports. History: When Reverend George Barnes' boat ran aground on Sanibel Island in 1888, he was sure that God had led him to paradise. He claimed 480 tropical acres and built Sanibel's first church and a cottage.. Over time, the cottage evolved into a fashionable 30-room inn, one of the earliest resorts on the island. In the 1890s, Reverend Barnes' daughter, Georgia, married a resort guest from Kentucky, who built her a grand manor on the inn's property. Named Thistle Lodge, it quickly became the favored gathering spot for celebrities and statesmen seeking escape, including Thomas Edison and Henry Ford. Today, Casa Ybel's Thistle Lodge still welcomes guests overlooking the same beach where Reverend Barnes found his paradise on earth. Guest Rooms: All-suite accommodations--114 luxurious one and two-bedroom suites with Gulf of Mexico views. Sleeper sofa in the living room. Fully equipped kitchen. Coffee maker with tea and coffee. Spacious living room. Private terrace or balcony. Irons and ironing boards. Telephones with free local calls. Remote control TV with cable. Exclusive Natura natural bath amenities, proceeds protect the rainforest. Recreation Features: Spectacular beachfront location. Access to 14 miles of gorgeous white sand beaches. Nature sanctuary with bird pond. Olympic sized swimming pool. Sbarra Spa treatments in-room or seaside. Bicycling rentals and access to 23 miles of bike paths. Six Laykold hard-surface tennis courts. Award-winning Casa Kid's Club with Kids Night Out and Monday Movies (seasonal). Basketball and volleyball. Fine fusion seafood and steaks at grand old-island Thistle Lodge. Casual dining and tropical libations at Coconuts Poolside Caf Bar. On- and off-site catering. Party/Meeting Facilities: Four indoor meeting rooms and outdoor beach or sanctuary venues. Creative Celebrations Services staff to effect memorable weddings, anniversaries, holiday events, and small meetings. All function details handled on-site, from flowers and lighting to music and catering. Beachfront setting ideal for weddings

Relaxation and recreation are one in the same at Casa Ybel Resort - Sanibel Island, Florida. Beach Rentals - Guests can enjoy Sanibels 14 miles of world famous beach from the comfort of their individually placed beach equipment. Guests can pick from a variety of equipment including, chaise lounges, umbrella, and cabanas. Bicycles Rentals are available on property for bikes, kiddy carts, baby-seats, tug-a-bugs and tandem bikes. Helmets and locks are available upon request. Enjoy Sanibels 23 miles of paved bike paths. This is a great way to see the island! Casa Get Fit Kits -We invite you to exercise in the privacy and comfort of your own room. Our various kits are available for a full day's rental. You can choose from Yoga Fit Kits, Pilates Fit Kits and Aerobic Fit Kits. Kits includes video with coordinating workout accessories such as mats, resistance bands, hand weights blocks and straps. Casa Kid's Club -- Our Recreation Department offers half-day camps, arts and crafts activities, and family activities daily. Learn more at. Golf - Southwest Florida is a golfer's paradise. The area has challenging courses, many within driving distance from Casa Ybel Resort. Our staff is always available to help with tee times. In-Room Spa Services. We offer a variety of Tropical Victorian Day Spa Services created exclusively for Casa Ybel by Sbarra's Day Spa Services. Enjoy Massage Services such as Seaside Dream Massage, CYR Sports Massage Victorian Rose Petal Massage. Facial and Nail Services also available in the privacy of your beachfront Suite. Ask about a Coconut Sugar Cane Mango Island Body Scrubs, too! We offer a variety of Sbarra Spa Services in the comfort and privacy of guest suites. Recreation Concierge Services - Let our Guest Services Team help you plan your vacation! Our dedicated and experienced team can handle groups and individual guest needs, prior to arrival or during your stay. While not all services are available on property, we can assist you to coordinate: Babysitting, Charters, Dining Reservations, Local Attractions, Photography, Spa Services; Tee Times or Transportation beachside swimming pool is the heart of the resort playground. Our guests gather here year-round to enjoy family fun or relaxation in the sun. The depth of the Olympic sized pool ranges from 4 - 11 feet. We also have a wading pool for younger swimmers with depths ranging from 1 - 2 feet. six newly resurfaced laykold courts and the availability of a resident tennis professional. We are happy to assist in arranging lessons, clinics, and partner matching for our guests of all ages. Volleyball - Beach volleyball is a popular sport at Casa Ybel. We offer sand courts and ball check-out. Watersports - The Recreation team will be happy to assist you with reservations off-property for parasailing, windsurfing, jet-ski rentals, and more. Basketball Hoop, Bocce Ball, Horseshoes and Shuffleboard Courts are also available.

Sbarra's Tropical Victorian Day Spa Services. Seaside Dream Massage A relaxing massage to the tune of ocean waves. Cool seashells relax the eyes while signature seaside massage oil soothes your muscles. Approximately 50 minutes - $94. CYR Sport Massage A deeper massage for weekend warriors and bootcamp vacationers. Head to toe revival and you're ready to conquer the island! Approximately 60 minutes - $100. Victorian Rose Petal Massage A soothing escape while lying on a bed of island rose petals. Rose aromatherapy fills the air while warm rose oil pampers your muscles. Approximately 60 minutes - $110. Sea Shell Facial A customized European facial created for you with gifts from the sea. Cool seashells are placed on the eyes and body points for balance, then gentle cleansing with milk honey is followed by a light massage with seaweed serum rich in vitamin C, minerals proteins. Last but not least, a cooling and soothing fresh seaweed mask imparts ocean rich minerals to help renew skin and send you on your way. Approximately 60 minutes - $95. Teddy Roosevelt Facial A full hour of masculine facial pampering that Teddy would have surely approved of. Steam cleansing mask, scalp massage, facial mud with extractions, humectant with shield or restore and even an eye treatment. A complete facial for the man's man. Approximately 60 minutes - $95. Teen Facial Skin is carefully analyzed and gently cleansed to remove excess oils improve complexion. Depending on the skin type, natural oatmeal, honey and/or almond oil custom mask is used. A gentle cucumber exfoliant, massage for face, neck, decollat shoulders will whisk your cares away. Approximately 45 minutes - $65. Hibiscus Pedicure Choose your favorite botanical fragrance for your foot leg soak, exfoliation and body souffl, all amongst native hibiscus flowers. Cuticle, nails and calluses are tended to and premium polish is applied. Approximately 45 minutes - $50. Coconut Pineapple Pedicure Ahh, the aromas of the tropicsCoconut sugar scrub to exfoliate feet legs in a warm coconut bubble bath. A special pineapple mash, rich in exfoliant enzyme properties is applied to legs feet to reveal a new you. Cuticles, nails and calluses are tended to and premium polish is applied. Approximately 60 minutes - $65. Henry Ford's Feet You can bet, if Henry had this pedicure, he would've also been know for his feet! Be known for your feet...conquer calluses, dry skin and unsightly toenails. (Mrs. Ford will approve!) High-buff shine for nails, exfoliation and leg/foot massage. Approximately 45 minutes - $60. Callus Buster Treatment Approximately 15 minutes - $15. Georgia's Manicure An aromatherapy manicure with your choice of botanical fragrance. Hand/arm massage, nail cuticle attention then premium polish is applied. Approximately 35 minutes - $25. Mango Manicure Mango exfoliation and body souffl bring you to fruitful bliss...and deliciously smooth hands and arms! Nails cuticles are tended to, followed by premium polish. Approximately 35 minutes - $30. Coconut Sugar Cane Scrub Since sugar cane was once farmed on Sanibel, we thought we'd put it to good use. Your body face will enjoy a gentle exfoliation with our signature coconut sugar cane buffer. Enjoy a light massage with coconut body soufffl. Revel in your new baby soft, tropical scented skin. Approximately 50 minutes - $98. Mango Island Scrub Mangoes represent exotic island decadence and this treatment is no exception. After we reveal softened skin using our yummy mango buffer, enjoy a self tanning application that will have everyone fooled. Approximately 60 minutes- $105. Special Occasion Couples Services. Butler's Bath Two tandem Seaside Dream Massages to the tune of ocean waves. Stay relaxed on the table while your therapists run a bubble bath complete with candles and champagne. Adjourn to your romantic bath while we discretely and quickly leave the scene. Approximately 90 minutes - $375. Scents Sensibilities Two tandem chocolate scented massages with your choice of Chocolate Cherry, Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Raspberry or Chocolate Mint. Don't worry, you won't be left with a chocolate craving...following your relaxing massages, share chocolate, strawberries and a bottle of champagne. A romantic treat for body, mind senses. Approximately 60 minutes - $354. Special Occasion Up-Do's Bridal or Special Occasion Up-Do's $75. Make-Up Application $60. All room call services carry an 20% service fee additional to service cost. Prices subject to change without notice. Gift Certificates are available. Please inquire. Retail products are available for purchase featuring treatment products. Cancellations require a 24-hour notice. Cancellations without such notice will collect 100% of service cost less service fee. Reservations may be secured with MasterCard, Visa or American Express, or with your room at Casa Ybel Resort

 Baby chairs and cots are provided
 Central situation
 Playground for children
 Conference and meeting room
 Credit cards accepted
 Dinner may be served in the room
 Lift
 Disabled guests are welcome
 Facsimile services
 Fitness hall
 Hairdryer
 Access to internet
 Ironing facilities
 Laundry services/washing machine
 Licensed bar
 Fully stocked mini bar
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Parking lot
 Private park, garden, courtyard
 Clock/radio
 Fridge
 Restaurant
 Shop on premises
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Swimming pool
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 Phone at reception
 Phones in rooms
 TV sets in rooms
 Tennis court
 Patio, summer terrace
 Common room with a TV set