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Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

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Captiva, FL
  • Popular LocationCaptiva Beach1 min walk
  • Popular LocationJensen’s Marina4 min drive
  • Popular LocationTurner Beach5 min drive
  • AirportFort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)59 min drive

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Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Family Friendly- Captiva Pool Home- Gulf Front- Lasting Memories Made Here !

Built in 1953, this 3,000-square-foot mid-century modern house with great amenities, while preserving the relaxing appeal of a 1950's beach home. Its open floor plan is great for relaxing with the family, playing games, and creating lasting memories. The enclosed porch with old Captiva charm perfect for sunset viewing is complete with a round table, chairs, and beautiful wood finishes. This is the perfect spot to watch the most stunning sunset you have ever seen.
Take a small step up into the open floorplan living room, dining room, and kitchen. The brick fireplace features unique artwork and a large flat screen television. The sectional couch and extra chairs are a great spot to curl up and watch your favorite movies after a long day at the beach. The open kitchen is the perfect spot to create a great meal while still enjoying friends and family in the living room. The floors in the main area of the home are original tile from the 1950’s.
Large cabinets, a coffee bar, tall counters, and updated appliances will supply you with everything you will need to cook a fresh meal or store and reheat leftovers. The kitchen also opens to the dining area with a large table and seating for eight.
The first queen bedroom is located off the dining room and features views of the beach. This bedroom has its own private bathroom that was recently remodeled with coastal tile accents. A flat screen television and couches make this a great bedroom for family and friends.
Take the short stairs down to the spacious second bedroom which is great for children or an entire family that is brightly decorated with two twin beds, a queen bed, a flat screen television, and a large window seat. Take the short stairs up to the second floor featuring two bedrooms each with their own bathrooms. The first bedroom features two double beds, the private bathroom, and flat screen television.
The second bedroom has a king bed, the private bathroom, and a private lanai overlooking the pool. The enclosed lanai is at the perfect angle for a morning coffee while you watch the colors of the sunrise and their reflection on the pool.
The pool is large, 32-by-16-feet, heated, and naturally landscaped. It has a roomy shallow wading ledge perfect for kids to play and splash around in. After steps, the pool gently slopes to a depth of six feet, with additional ledges on the sides for sitting and relaxing. There are two outdoor showers, great for washing the sand off before entering the home. Amenities include a washer and dryer, 4 flat screen TVs, 1 large flat screen smart TV, 2 DVD players, a stereo, wireless speakers, and high-speed wireless internet throughout the home.

Baybarlyn is an older beach home that is the perfect place for both large and small gatherings. Stroll along the dock path while enjoying the tropical plantings unique to the islands. The dock is a great spot for some of the best fishing in the area. Right across the street is the home's private beach, a lovely place to relax, read, or play in the surf. Captiva features world-class shelling, so you will easily find a few treasures to take home with you. As the day melts into the night, enjoy our stunning sunsets and stargazing is second to none on Captiva Island. The properties distance from the mainland keeps the light and noise pollution to a minimum, allowing the stars to dominate the night sky and the sea breeze to be the only sound heard for miles.

If you desire a night in, there are large screen TV's, Xbox, a game closet, and access to high speed Wi-Fi throughout the house. If you're looking for fun island excursions there are many options within easy walking or biking distance. Nearby 'Tween Waters Inn hosts crab racing on Mondays and Thursdays. Local art galleries such as Jungle Drums display the works of island and mainland artists and craftsmen. The island has several marinas where you can rent a boat to cruise around the islands and up the Inter-Coastal Waterway. Bring your own boat and moor it at our shared dock in the back bay, a haven for sport fishing. If you enjoy kayaking, you can rent one from various locations on both Captiva and Sanibel. Spend the day exploring the numerous bays and mangrove trails, such as the newly reopened Buck Key. Restaurants such as The Mucky Duck, The Green Flash, and Key Lime Bistro ensure that visitors with a desire for delicious food will not be disappointed. For dessert, pick up a giant slice of cake or pie from The Bubble Room, a quirky, 1930s-themed restaurant near the heart of the town. During the winter, visitors are welcome to attend services at the Chapel by the Sea. Services are held in a charming one-room schoolhouse-turned-chapel. Sanibel Island is home to Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge and Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (C.R.O.W.). These places are wonderful for learning more about the islands and local wildlife. Ding Darling has a beautiful wildlife drive, several walking paths, and is well known for its fantastic birdwatching. Tarpon Bay Marina and Wildlife, affiliated with Ding Darling, has a sea animal touch tank and gives educational boat tours of the protected bay area lead by Marine Biologists. C.R.O.W. also features many educational programs. Whether you seek a warm, relaxing getaway during the winter or a fun-filled family vacation in the summer, Baybarlyn with its enchanting tropical charm will delight you.

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Property manager

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Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Ocean view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Captiva

Located in Captiva, this holiday home is on the beach. Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum and Sanibel Historical Museum and Village are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Captiva Chapel By the Sea and Sanibel Historical Village and Museum. Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation and Sanibel and Captiva Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Captiva, FL

What's nearby

  • Captiva Beach - 1 min walk
  • Jensen’s Marina - 4 min drive
  • Turner Beach - 5 min drive
  • Blind Pass Beach - 5 min drive
  • Bowman's Beach - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Mucky Duck - 4 min drive
  • Old Captiva House - 9 min walk
  • Doc Ford's Rum Bar and Grille - Captiva Island - 5 min drive
  • Starbucks - 5 min drive
  • Green Flash - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Friendly- Captiva Pool Home- Gulf Front- Lasting Memories Made Here ! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family Friendly- Captiva Pool Home- Gulf Front- Lasting Memories Made Here !?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Friendly- Captiva Pool Home- Gulf Front- Lasting Memories Made Here !?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Friendly- Captiva Pool Home- Gulf Front- Lasting Memories Made Here ! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Captiva holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Captiva Beach and J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Turner Beach and Blind Pass Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect retreat
Clean, bright, great pool with tons of sun. Great areas for privacy and entertainment.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as pictured
The back patio/pool was better than expected! Great sized pool and warm water. The house was exactly as expected from the photos.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angele D., Aspen, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute home
We had a wonderful stay at this cute home!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne H., Ellicott City, Maryland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!
Older, quirky home suited us perfectly! Already booked for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Better than advertised Captiva Gulf-front home
This ‘cottage’ is actually a very spacious home with various separate indoor and outdoor living areas. We were a family of five with three adult kids, and the house could certainly handle more with all of the extra beds and four bedrooms. It is very well appointed with everything that you will need in the kitchen, closets, games, books, etc. All appliances worked perfectly. TV and internet worked well also. Having four different full baths really made it easy for our group of five to get cleaned up after a day at the beach. The heated pool was wonderful on some of the 65-70 degree January days. The location which is facing the Gulf about mid-island on Captiva provides less traffic and more privacy, but downtown Captiva (1.2 mi) is an easy stroll or bike ride to restaurants, shops, or basic groceries. We had good shelling right on the beach across the street, and the bay access via the property’s ‘through-island’ path to the dock, was really nice. We did not get to fish at all, but I suspect that renting some equipment would be a very nice way to relax. Obviously, the islands are recovering from Hurricane Ian’s destructive impact in September 2022. We were impressed with how far things are coming along. Much of Sanibel’s beachfront and any non-stilted buildings are still under construction or in transition. Captiva’s first mile of beachfront vacation homes also took a hit, but progress is being made everywhere. The islands’ refuges have a
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

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