In 2010, Rob had an opportunity to manage one his client’s homes as a vacation rental. Taking from his many years of hospitality experience, he quickly became a success in the local vacation rental market. In 2013, with his business and residential real state partner Charlie Hartley, he founded and created Sanibel Vacations. Today, with over 110 properties under management, Sanibel Vacations is one of the most successful vacation rental companies on the islands of Sanibel and Captiva. Rob Pailes is highly respecte...
In 2013, Charlie embarked on a new journey in his life by relocating to sunny Florida, where he teamed up with his lifelong friend, Rob Pailes, to establish Sanibel Vacations, a prominent vacation property management firm. His 25 plus years of construction experience provide him a unique perspective and an invaluable skillset within the field. He can help clients to identify the potential of a property, assess its condition, and consult on potential renovations or remodeling projects. His deep understanding and experti...
Carly is a full-time local resident of Fort Myers since 2012 and offers years of experience in property management, specifically in the vacation rental business on Sanibel & Captiva Islands. In 2015 she started working for Sanibel Vacations and has since worked her way from entry- level Reservations Agent to the Director of Operations and has assisted in the growth of their dedicated and driven company. After working and understanding the rental & investment market on Sanibel & Captiva, she became excited and determine...
Anne is a local Sanibel resident with many years spent in the vacation rental business with Sanibel Vacations. She oversees the reservations & guest relations department and her commitment to the vacationing guests is unparalleled. She takes time to understand and prioritized her clients needs in order to ensure the reservation process is seamless from the reservation booking all the way through to the guest’s departure and beyond! Anne has unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction and is happy to help you b...
Julie comes to Sanibel Vacations with extensive knowledge and managerial experience in the hospitality industry and is now transitioning her acquired skills over into the vacation rental business in so many ways. She is a Sanibel resident with a high work ethic and matching enthusiastic personality, driven and focused on building and bettering Sanibel Vacations as a whole. Julie brings her marketing, accounting, planning/organizational skills, managing/HR and a passion and eagerness to learn and grow in the business!
Scott has had an active role in Sanibel Vacations since 2017. He is committed to the goal and vision of the company and happily assists our owners and guests daily. Scott helps manage all the guests turnovers and property inspections, oversees the Owners property checks & home watches, and assists with overall general maintenance requests as needed. His diverse skillset and dedication to Sanibel Vacations and their clients is uniquely beyond compare.
Lloyd is a dedicated, hardworking maintenance manager bringing years of experience to the role and to the Sanibel Vacations team. He oversees all daily and on-going maintenance jobs and projects for our properties and their Owners. He offers a knowledgable skillset with the drive to provide a positive and professional experience all around.
Nate brings many years of experience to Sanibel Vacations and his dedication and support for our guests and owners is invaluable. Over the years, Nate has taken on a variety of roles within the company including bike rental deliveries, rental property inspector, maintenance technician, home watch/hurricane prep support and he continues to fill the open roles and jobs as needed based of the company needs at any given time. His determination, efficiency and flexibility are some of the valuable qualities that Nate lends t...