**This property has a “Value Property” designation**
Vacation on lush Captiva Island in an updated old Florida Cabin on a 3-acre site right on the Bay. Inexpensive but fully furnished. This simple cabin has a living room with plenty of seating and a flat-screen television. The first bedroom features a king bed and flat screen tv the second bedroom has a queen bedroom. There is also a pullout in the living room. The fully equipped kitchen has a small kitchen table with seating for four.
The lush Baywatch estate grounds offer two shared docks with electricity and water for fishing or boating. Take one of our kayaks into Buck Key, a historic small island directly across from the docks. Catch up on your reading, play computer games, or just nap on the Cabin deck or the bay decks where native birds fly freely and the fish just jump out of the water. Fire up your own gas grill to prepare some fresh fish that you may have just caught off the Bay, that you can enjoy on your deck lanai. Turn right out of the driveway to Captiva Village to try some of the main restaurants or shops on Andy Rosse Lane, or turn left onto Captiva Drive to go to Blind Pass for fabulous shelling.
Baywatch Cabin does not have deeded beach access.
Two kayaks are present for guest use on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Rent Baywatch Cabin or with one or all of the other Baywatch homes on the 3-acre estate. All homes are pet friendly with an additional fee.
** Value Properties are units that enjoy great island locations offered at a bargain due to the basic conditions of the unit. These assessments are determined by Kingfisher management as well as repeated guest feedback indicating the property needs updating. Units are clean and maintained, but guests are encouraged to set expectations appropriately depending upon the vacation experience desired.
Kingfisher Vacations will only book reservations up to 51 weeks in advance. All our properties have contact-free check-in, no need to stop at the office (or a stop light none of those here)!
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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
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 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 by the sea. Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum and Sanibel Historical Museum and Village are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Castaways Marina and McCarthy's Marina. Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation and BIG Arts Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Turner Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Blind Pass Beach - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Castaways Marina - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
Getting around
Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 59 min drive
Restaurants
The Green Flash Waterfront Restaurant - 4 min drive
Starbucks - 6 min drive
The Bubble Room - 5 min drive
The Shipyard - 17 min walk
The Mucky Duck - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Baywatch Cabin- Boat Dock on the Channel pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Baywatch Cabin- Boat Dock on the Channel?
As of 26 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Baywatch Cabin- Boat Dock on the Channel on 29 May 2026 start from AU$295, 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 Baywatch Cabin- Boat Dock on the Channel?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Baywatch Cabin- Boat Dock on the Channel?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Baywatch Cabin- Boat Dock on the Channel?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Baywatch Cabin- Boat Dock on the Channel located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge and Captiva Beach. Turner Beach and Blind Pass Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
7.4
Good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This little property was great! We knew of the limited amenities based on the listing, but the use of the dock and parking access was awesome. The management staff responded to all of our questions promptly. The homeowners were visiting another home on the property and could not have been more welcoming. Laid back and relaxed. Thanks for another wonderful visit to Captiva.
This listing is not accurate at all, captiva beach is not walking distance and all beaches that are driving distance at 40 a day for parking. When I booked this it said pet friendly all fees included and gave me a total price for the trip, when we got there multiple things needed to be addressed by maintenance so they came to the property to fix things, they saw I had my pets with me and proceeded to tell me it was 400 extra per pet. So my vacation began not so pleasantly.
Kyle M.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear that your stay didn’t meet your expectations. Since your reservation was made through a third-party platform, we sincerely apologize for any miscommunication regarding the pet fee. We do our best to make all fees clear in our property description, and we’ll review the listing again to ensure it’s as transparent as possible.
Regarding beach access, we understand how important location is for our guests. The listing does mention that this property does not have deeded beach access and that the closest beaches are a short drive away with public parking available.
We appreciate you sharing your experience, as it helps us improve. We hope you’ll consider giving us another chance in the future so we can provide a more enjoyable stay. Kingfisher Vacations
Old friends good time. Kindfisher was great to.work with. The cottage was in a quiet part of town. It was clean but could use some updating. It was not walkable to the beach maybe if I was 30 again. Lol. The Hurricane had done a number to the Island and they are slowly coming back.parking at the beaches and hard to get a place un less you get up early. I would stay here again
cindy p.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2025
Thank you for your review! We're so glad you had a great time and that you found our cottage clean and in a peaceful location. We appreciate your kind words about our team—we loved hosting you! We understand that the walk to the beach may be easier for some than others (lol, we totally get it!), and we appreciate your feedback about updates. The island is indeed bouncing back from the hurricane, and we hope things continue to improve. We'd love to welcome you back anytime!
Kingfisher Vacations
Everything was as expected. The issue we had was the dishwasher leaked on the second day of our stay all over the kitchen floor. Maintenance came the next day and said it couldn’t be fixed. A contractor came on Wednesday at 6:30pm without prior notice and completed the job at 8:30pm. The contractor was excellent and did a great job however being without a dishwasher for 5 out of 7 days of our stay and the timeliness of the repair was very inconvenient. We expected to be offered a refund of at least one day but was never contacted. Overall we enjoyed our stay and would return.
Casey W.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and would consider returning, but we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the dishwasher issue. While we strive to address maintenance concerns as quickly as possible, we understand how the delay impacted your experience.
We appreciate your patience and are pleased to hear that the contractor did a great job with the repair. However, we regret that our communication regarding the timeline and any potential compensation did not meet your expectations. Please know that guest satisfaction is our priority, and we will be reviewing our processes to improve in this area.
If you’d like to discuss this further, please reach out to us directly, and we’d be happy to assist. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back for a seamless stay in the future.
Best regards,
Kingfisher Vacations
Verified
6/10 Okay
Tammy T.
10 Sept 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Not what was advertised
The listing stated beach property but there was no beach, just pier which you could not access the water due to ladder full of barnacles. Cabin description was 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms which actually belonged to another house on the property. They house itself had issues with worms and bugs. They ended up switching us to another house with a pool which was nice because we now had no water access except a block and a half walk to the beach.
There was a bad rotten egg smell a couple of days after we were there and it appeared that the septic was sipping out. T he management company was very helpful in trying to help with the situation.
Tammy T.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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