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Windows on the Water "W.O.W" An ocean front oasis!

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A spacious room with a large dining table, wicker chairs, and a view of the ocean.
A modern living room with a large window overlooking the ocean, a dark blue sofa, a glass coffee table, and a wooden side table.
A beachside patio with a wooden table and chairs, a hammock, and a view of the ocean.
A room with a large window overlooking a body of water, a bean bag chair, and a light-colored floor.
An aerial view of a coastal property with beachfront houses, a sandy beach, and a clear blue ocean.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits

    Top-rated for families.

  • On the beach

    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Walk to North Captiva Island Beach
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Swimming pool
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Captiva, FL
  • Place, North Captiva Island Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master 1

1 King Bed

Master 2

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master 1 Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Windows on the Water "W.O.W" An ocean front oasis!

House, 3 bedrooms - 3 full bath.

Our renovated home is named "Windows on the Water" because of the spectacular wall of windows facing a pristine, white sandy beach and Captiva Pass. Relax inside or outside on your very own beach, and enjoy views of Cayo Costa Island, sailboats and wildlife including pelicans, manatees and more!

3 bedrooms, 3 full baths. WOW offers two master suites, each with a king bed and ensuite full bathroom. The third bedroom has 2 low-rise bunk beds, perfect for young children and teens. The third full bathroom with a bathtub/shower is just off the bunk room.

Windows on the Water is located on the northern tip of the island called Rum Point. We are on the beach and also adjacent to 4 acres of private, undeveloped land which makes our home feel peaceful and secluded.

We provide beach chairs and lounges, outdoor and indoor games. The house is outfitted with stainless steel appliances, Starlink wifi, 4 wall-mounted flat screen televisions, and a full size washer & dryer. There is a propane grill outside for your use.

An Island Club guest membership is included with your booking. This offers your entire group free bicycle, paddle board, and kayak use, as well as access to 2 swimming pools.

North Captiva island is perfect for you if you're looking for a one of a kind experience. This is a special island that can be accessed only by boat or plane. Ferries to and from the island run throughout the day. North Captiva has no cars, only sandy trails and golf carts! There are public beaches. However with your own private beach you probably won't feel the need to leave the house!

There are two restaurants, a convenience store, guided fishing and boating tours, boat rentals, grocery delivery service, and more.

Renting a beachfront home offers you so much more than an amazing view, you will have the extra privacy and convenience of having your very own beach. You can unplug (or unplug your kids!), enjoy the beach, and take a walk on one of the nature trails in the Federal Wildlife Preserve.

A golf cart is not included with this rental, however you can easily book one.

The house limit is 8 people, including infants. Small dogs allowed, but please not on the beds.

Please email with any questions. We would love to have you stay!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 28

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1936457vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Captiva

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in North Captiva, a neighbourhood in Captiva. Barbara Sumwalt Useppa Island Historical Museum and Barbara Sumwalt Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Calusa Heritage Trail and McCarthy's Marina. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
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Captiva, FL

What's nearby

  • North Captiva Island Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km

Restaurants

  • The Mucky Duck
  • Mainstay North Captiva & Barnacles Bar
  • The Bubble Room
  • Starbucks
  • Keylime Bistro

Frequently asked questions

Does Windows on the Water "W.O.W" An ocean front oasis! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Windows on the Water "W.O.W" An ocean front oasis! ?

As of 19 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Windows on the Water "W.O.W" An ocean front oasis! on 29 May 2027 start from AU$8,330, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Windows on the Water "W.O.W" An ocean front oasis! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Windows on the Water "W.O.W" An ocean front oasis! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Windows on the Water "W.O.W" An ocean front oasis! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Windows on the Water "W.O.W" An ocean front oasis! located?

Nestled on the beach, this North Captiva holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from North Captiva Island Beach.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is perfect and in very good location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the location, size and layout of the home!! Perfect for nature lovers… we didn’t want to go anywhere else. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The layout and windows were perfect. We had a great time.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The WOW house is just that! WOW!! The house is beautiful with the most amazing views of the water, is fully stocked and Wendy was the best host who answered all questions with super fast response time!! We can’t wait until our next stay at the WOW house!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, beautiful location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about the house was amazing. The views were the best, great kitchen and nice deck on the side of the house.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
WOW was the most amazing vacation we’ve had and we’ve traveled to alot of different beach homes. It was the perfect size and everything was updated and perfect! It had all the essentials needed both in the house and on the each. We couldn’t be more happy with the experience and the host was very good and informative about exactly what we needed to do to get to the island. We for sure will be back next year and recommend WOW to everyone!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible trip! The pictures are what you get (but in person is better). I doubt there’s many better places to stay on North captiva. Private beach, can see sunrise and sunset from the house (amazing sunset view). We would recommend to anyone. It was perfect for our family of 7 (with one infant). We will look forward to staying at WOW again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Great place enjoy the views
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay at W.O.W. The home is comfortable and beautifully decorated. The kitchen was just amazing and well-equipped. The bathrooms were spotless with great water pressure. Being right on the beach provided endless enjoyment as we watched the water, the boats, and the birds!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful location and house

My family has stayed at w.o.w before, and each time we have had a great experience. The view from the dining room is awesome (we saw manatees, dolphins, birds, etc.) and we love being able to just walk out the door and be on the beach. We will definitely be back again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing week!

We loved our visit! Home was clean and beds were comfortable! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible trip!

Perfect property, perfect location, unbeatable views. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

I love this house, it’s located in one of the best spots on North Captiva and you can watch the sunset from the living room.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The WOW home is exactly what the pictures show it to be. You cannot ask for a better view or better proximity to the beach. Literally steps to the beach. My family and another (4 adults and 2 12-year-olds) had plenty of space. 2 bedrooms have a king bed and an attached bathroom with shower (very updated and clean), and the kids’ room has the 2 bunk beds and an adorable bathroom in the hallway. The views are just incredible from the living room windows. We saw dolphins one morning, manatees at the dock, and LOTS of wildlife, such as turtles, different types of birds, crabs, and lizards. We loved exploring the island on the golf carts! The Island Club pool was large and super fun for the kids. They also offered delicious food and drinks. The home had every kitchen item you would need to cook a meal, including a variety of spices and seasonings. There was also a game cabinet! Everything in the home felt and looked updated and fresh. The beach has PLENTY of shells to choose from! We brought some beautiful shells home. I would suggest bringing water shoes, especially for young kids, as the shells can be a little sharp as you’re walking down into the water. Wendy was an incredible host. She was so responsive and helpful and answered all of our questions with detail, and she gave us every bit of information we needed to get to the island. WOW’s location cannot be beat. The views are amazing. It looks like you’re floating on top of the water!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AMAZING STAY!!

As soon as we arrived to the island it felt amazing the house was a 5 minute drive from the ferry dock and when we got to the house it was beautiful. The views were incredible, the house was in perfect conditions and was equipped with everything necessary.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful week at WOW

We enjoyed the water and beach fun in North Captiva Island. Great weather and sunsets. We saw dolphins daily and manatee.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Better than expected

We loved WOW, the views are spectacular. It is on a wonderful bit of the island. Amazing wildlife, we could not have enjoyed it more. Wendy is an amazing host and very contactable.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nothing short of WOW

Beautiful property within feet of the ocean. Perfect house with three bedrooms and three bathrooms. The views are impeccable. Private beach. Kitchen is very very well stocked with every possible thing you could need.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful view and great home!

Place was just as advertised. Location was amazing at the north tip of North Captiva. On a dead end so almost no traffic or noise. Home was in great shape with nice bathrooms, cute 4-bunk room, and great kitchen/dining area. Owner was super quick responding to messages, usually within minutes. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome vacation home!!

My family and I had a wonderful time at WOW. The views are amazing from the dining room and living room. We saw manatees and dolphins and even had a dolphin come into the shallows to get a fish! The house was very clean and looked just like pictures, and had tons of board games and water toys. We will definitely be back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Experience!

Beautiful house within steps of the ocean. Private beach. Views from the living and dining areas are terrific. We saw stunning sunsets and lots of wildlife. Well appointed and clean house well stocked with kitchen and household needs and supplies. In advance of our arrival, the owner provided very helpful detailed information and advice regarding the house, the ferry, the island, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Manatee's Aplenty!!

Just loved this property it was perfect for my family. My spot was in the small chair in front of one of the 7 big windows and enjoyed seeing so many manatees and dolphins plus sting rays. The property had a lot of items that you don't think of like spices for cooking. Would recommend this property because the view is awesome.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family and Friends Summer Getaway

This was our first time staying on the island and it was amazing! We enjoyed every second and did not want to leave. The house was as expected with great views of the water where we saw dolphins and manatees. We ate empanadas at a nearby stand. It was the perfect getaway for our two families. Wendy was an amazing host and helped us with all of our questions, while offering up recommendations!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

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