LaySea 8 - Across from Nature Preserve and steps to the best beach!

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An aerial view of a coastal property with multiple buildings, a beach, and a clear view of the ocean.
A room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, a dining table with chairs, and two lamps.
A white building with a covered porch and a decorative metal gate.
A wooden deck with a white railing overlooking a beach with dense vegetation and the ocean.
An aerial view of a coastal property with multiple houses, dense greenery, and a beach.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to North Captiva Island Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Captiva

Located in Captiva, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at North Captiva Island Beach and Bowman's Beach.
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Captiva, FL

What's nearby

  • North Captiva Island Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km

Restaurants

  • The Mucky Duck
  • The Bubble Room
  • The Green Flash Waterfront Restaurant
  • Mainstay North Captiva & Barnacles Bar
  • Starbucks

Frequently asked questions

Is LaySea 8 - Across from Nature Preserve and steps to the best beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at LaySea 8 - Across from Nature Preserve and steps to the best beach!?

As of 31 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at LaySea 8 - Across from Nature Preserve and steps to the best beach! on 2 Nov 2026 start from AU$2,835, 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.

How much is parking at LaySea 8 - Across from Nature Preserve and steps to the best beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at LaySea 8 - Across from Nature Preserve and steps to the best beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at LaySea 8 - Across from Nature Preserve and steps to the best beach!?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is LaySea 8 - Across from Nature Preserve and steps to the best beach! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is steps from North Captiva Island Beach and within 6 mi (10 km) of Alison Hagerup Beach Park and Captiva Beach. Turner Beach and Blind Pass Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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. 27 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

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
We had a great stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love Laysea 8 it was our second time staying here! Communication with Cheryl and her on island management team was seamless and expedient. Location to the beach is the number one reason for picking this home. We have stayed on all parts of the island and this is the one we continue to pick!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love North Captiva and LaySea8 was perfect. Clean, well stocked, close to the Beach and a crows nest. We couldn’t have asked for more. If you’re looking for a laid back, relaxing trip, North Captiva is the place to be.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2026
Thanks Bob. So happy you had an enjoyable time. The crows nest is one of our favorite places to chill. Come back and visit again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ray was great. What was most outstanding other than the natural beauty was all of the amenities, especially the beach equipment.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Mar 2026
Hi Ron, glad you enjoyed your stay. I agree that Raj is great! We look forward to seeing you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

North Captive Visit

Panama Shell Drive one of the best locations on the Island, next to the nature reserve and short walk to the beach (past John Thain’s enormous house).
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another Great Trip with Memories

Raj and crew were super attentive throughout our stay. Owner was very communicative leading up to our trip. The house was perfect for our group of 4 and the bonus room is very relaxing to listen to the ocean and wind through the trees. Very happy with our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan 2024
Hi Caitlin, so glad you enjoyed your stay! We also love the bonus room, it's so relaxing up there. Please come visit us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host and property were excellent. We'll be back.We loved the location. It was far enough away from the busier areas but yet just a few minutes walk to the beach on the Gulf side. If the Gulf was too choppy it was a short golf cart ride to the pine island sound side beach. The lighthouse room was excellent for reading and relaxing while still enjoying the amazing 360 degree views. The crows nest was excellent for sunrises and sunsets.We brought groceries with us from the mainland. You must eat at Over The Water at least once. The chef is pro! The grouper and lobster tail we're amazing. For those more on the south end of the island you'll likely go to Mangos for food/drink service. Beyond the good food and friendly staff we spent a lot of time here watching the manatees do their thing (highly recommend). Mainstay has good food/service as well but it was a bit longer of a cart trip to get there and when it rains the paths on the north end are a bit more bumpy and swamped which makes travel a bit slower.The beaches were excellent. The only beaches I've experienced so far that were better were in Mexico and that was mostly just the clearer water with less sediment. Shelling at low tide is a good family activity.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway

Laysea 8 was perfect for our 7 people (4 adults ). The house was well stocked and owner communication was very prompt and easy. The house manager Jenny was a great asset and helped us during the stay. What a great time and island!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

A trip down memory lane!

Return after 30+ yrs to same cottage. Survived hurricane’s and a great place to enjoy the beach!
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Apr 2024
Thanks Stephen for coming back after all these years! Don't wait so long next time!! We are happy you enjoyed your time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A taste of paradise

We’ve been using short term rentals for years and this was one of the best! The arrival was very smooth and the property manager Raj and his partner Jackie were great, very friendly and responsive though out our stay. The house was super clean and had everything you could possibly need including a large smart tv. The crows nest was fantastic with 360 degree views of stars at night. And only 4 min walk to the main beach.Recommended highly
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

wonderful

houe was beachy, and clean. views were very nice. communication with Cheryl was excellent! really enjoyed our stay. Alot of logistics to arrange before trip with ferry, and groceries etc but was totally worth it to us. if you are looking for night life this us not your place to vacation, but if relaxation and a beaytiful beach is what you want it is perfec!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Paradise

This is our 2nd year at LaySea 8. We enjoy house because it is so close to the beach and reserve. It is a very comfortable home. When we are not at the beach we spend all of our time an the deck relaxing in hammocks or just chilling with family. We will definitely be back in 2024!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

AMAZING!

I don't think you could pick a better location. This house is so close to the prettiest beach on the island. The house and amenities were more than we could have anticipated. We had such an amazing week. Check in was easy, and Cheryl responded so quickly to answer my questions and made us feel welcome. Thank you for letting is stay in your house in paradise. Cant wait until next time!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ideal Location

We loved our time at LaySea 8! It is located on the last road right across from the nature preserve, which means it is very quiet. It’s an easy walk to the beach. The house itself is so comfortable, the best feature of which is its incredible 8-sided screened-in porch. We ate all of our meals out there and enjoyed the three hammocks and other lounging furniture. Cheryl (owner) and Jenny (property manager) were absolutely wonderful—easy to communicate with and very responsive. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2022
Thank you Judy for the nice review. We too love how quiet and peaceful our road is. We also spend most of our time chilling on the wraparound porch. We hope to see you again if your travels bring you back to North Captiva! Thanks, Cheryl
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun and relaxing

Best house we've stayed in on the island. The location was great and the views from the upper decks were amazing, during the day and night. The wrap around deck was lovely with patio sets all the way around, and my husband and son loved the hammocks(there are 3). The layout of the house worked well for the 4 of us. My son loved staying on the top floor and having his private space. I liked the octagon shape of the house so much because of the decks. The decor and furnishings are good with really comfortable beds. When we were out and about we would run into the caretaker Raj and his wife. We really enjoyed talking with them,such nice people!!! The owner and caretaker are the best! Great communication before,during, and after our trip. Highly recommend this house!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great!

Beautiful as always. Our favorite location. House is also beautiful but needs a few small things. Just a bit of TLC. But Cheryl and Jenny are great and the communication is fantastic. Second time booking this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

By far the best vacation I've ever taken, very relaxing, and the most beautiful place I've ever seen. The house was just perfect. Beds were so comfortable, best sleep I've had in years. I can't wait to return.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Island Life as it Should Be

LaySea 8 is a wonderful place to spend time on North Captiva Island. Comfortable, clean and quiet. all of the needed amenities (and then some) are provided. Within easy walking distance to an amazing shell-covered Gulf of Mexico beach. The decor gives it a great sense of place; bright, open, airy and very island-like. The Florida Keystone fireplace is beautiful. The wrap-around screened deck allows one to be outside to enjoy the island salt air breezes in comfort. The octagon shaped loft with 360 degree windows provides amazing views of the island, in air conditioning on those hot Florida summer afternoons. And the captain's walk... From three floors up on the captain's walk you can see for miles in every direction. It is a great place to watch the sunrise over Pine Island Sound and sunset over the Gulf of Mexico. The host and property managers were a pleasure to deal with – friendly and responsive. This home is a true gem!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Escape to North Captiva

We enjoyed our stay on the island. Jenny, the property Mgr, and her staff were very nice and helpful. They transported our luggage to and from the boat and gave us a little tour upon arrival. The house was casual, which allowed us to relax and nap in the hammocks, and very close to the beach. The included golf cart was very convenient for buzzing down to the beaches or any of the island businesses. We loved our stay!! ❤️
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing retreat

I cannot say more wonderful things about this property. The unique shape and style of this home allowed us to enjoy the beautiful scenery on the 360 degree porch at all times of day comfortably. The house was well kept and comfortable for my family of 4. My two young children enjoyed the bonus room upstairs while my husband and I loved having our morning coffee on the rooftop deck. The homeowner answered our questions and concerns almost immediately and made sure that we knew every step to take to make the grocery order, ferry, shuttle and other details easy for us. Jenny, the house manager was also readily available. She met us at the dock and gave us a tour of the island and even helped us to unpack. The location of this home is honestly the best on the island. The golf cart was so much fun and was very easy to use. The house also came equipped with beach chairs, umbrellas and beach toys for the kids. It is steps away from the best wide, sandy beach filled with the most beautiful shells. It was the most relaxing, peaceful trip we have ever taken with our family. We were so grateful to Cheryl for sharing this amazing home with us.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2022
Thank you Katie for the great review. I'm so glad you and your family were able to enjoy a peaceful vacation. I love sharing our home and more importantly love hearing about the fun and memories made there!! Thank you again for staying and hope to see you again! Cheryl
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Week in LaySea8!

Had a wonderful week! Loved the house, the beaches, the wildlife, and the amazing rooftop view! Management was incredibly accommodating and friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2022
Glad to hear you had a wonderful week. We love the rooftop view too and spend many evenings up there enjoying the sunsets. Come back and visit again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house and great location

The house was as advertised and the location on the island is perfect! We had a great time at the beach and enjoyed taking the golf cart to the restaurants on the island. We also enjoyed the sunrise and sunset from the crows nest on the roof. Jenny and her team were very helpful and quickly handled any needs we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2022
Hi Jeff, I'm so glad you and your family had a great stay. I agree that the sunrise and sunsets are beautiful from the crow's nest! I also appreciate your feedback on Jenny and her team. We are so lucky to have a wonderful crew on island to help make your stay a pleasant one. We look forward to hosting you again if your travels bring you back to North Captiva! Cheryl
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place to refill your bucket!

This place is a gem. My favorites are the amazing view at the top of the house, the huge wrap around porch, and the time and energy the owners put into making quiet spaces all around to relax and enjoy the Floridian beauty. We didn't want to leave!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr 2022
Hi Sarah, I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. We too love the view from the crow's nest. It never gets old. We also spend most of our time on the porch eating meals or just relaxing. Come back again! Thank you for the very nice review. Cheryl
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

LaySea8 - peaceful paradise!

LaySea8 was just perfect for our family! It is such a comfortable house with so many sweet spots to relax -hammocks, sitting areas, lounge chairs and roof top deck . Screened in deck was a perfect retreat for meals. It is close to the reserve which makes for a great walking area and quick walk or golf cart ride to beach. We can't wait to re-book LaySea8 for 2023. Thank you Cheryl and Jenny for making our stay on North Captiva so easy!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer 2021

Sweet little property and perfect for a small group. It was just me, my husband and our daughter traveling this time so perfect size. The upstairs has gorgeous 360 degree views and was a perfect spot for morning coffee and afternoon reading during the rain showers. The property is in need of updating in some areas (2nd bath) but the owners renovation of the master bath is excellent so I feel like this will come with time. The kitchen was excellently stocked for any cooking you need to do. All in all perfect location if what you want to do is sit on a beach and relax! Which we did.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2021
Thank you Lori for choosing Laysea 8 for your vacation destination! I'm glad you and your family had a relaxing vacation. We do have plans to renovate the 2nd bathroom this winter and it will be as nice as the master bath!! Come back and visit us again! Cheers, Cheryl
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