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Captiva Vacation Home: comfort, private pool, dock, 300 steps to private beach

Holiday home in Captiva with private pool and kitchen

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Beach with turtle nest on the left side of the photo.
Captiva Vacation Home
Sand, water, sunshine...
A lovely day on the beach!
Living room, kitchen and dining area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Captiva Island, FL
  • Place, Turner Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Blind Pass Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Captiva Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Full 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Full 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Captiva Vacation Home: comfort, private pool, dock, 300 steps to private beach

You are just 300 steps from the beach and the Gulf of Mexico in this light, spacious, comfortable island vacation rental home. The Captiva Vacation Home is nestled among other estate zoned properties in this stretch of Captiva Island, also referred to as the Gold Coast. At times the private beach will seem deserted to you and you will feel as if you own it. Using this Captiva Island vacation rental as your base, simply enjoy relaxing on the beach, collecting some of the shells for which Captiva is famous, swim in the Gulf of Mexico, fish for some of Captiva's well-known gamefish (right off the beach or the dock)... or go biking, kayaking, parasailing, golfing, boating, bird watching, surfing... And for your off-beach entertainment this vacation rental home has a heated pool plenty of modern amenities inside, including Direct TV in the living room with with VHS and DVD, Smart TV in the bedrooms, and wireless internet.
Your pet may be accepted with prior approval, and we expect the following: dogs stay off furniture and beds, are not left unsupervised and will be crated if left unattended indoors. You need to vacuum after your pet if it sheds excessively and pick up after your dog.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Check out before 10:30 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
We rent pet friendly with owner permission.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Captiva

Located in Captiva, this holiday home is near the beach. Captiva Chapel By the Sea and Sanibel Historical Village and Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sanibel Island Southern Beach and J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation and Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, snorkelling and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Captiva Island, FL

What's nearby

  • Turner Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Blind Pass Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Captiva Beach - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Bowman's Beach - 10 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 12 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rosalita’s Cantina Sanibel - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Green Flash Waterfront Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Shipyard - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪RC Otter's Island Eats - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Captiva Vacation Home: comfort, private pool, dock, 300 steps to private beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Captiva Vacation Home: comfort, private pool, dock, 300 steps to private beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Captiva Vacation Home: comfort, private pool, dock, 300 steps to private beach?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Captiva Vacation Home: comfort, private pool, dock, 300 steps to private beach?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Captiva Vacation Home: comfort, private pool, dock, 300 steps to private beach located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge and Turner Beach. Blind Pass Beach and Castaways Marina are also within 10 minutes.

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. 176 out of 183 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 183 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 183 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 183 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 183 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well appointed and serene, the home, pool, and property created the perfect vacation. The beach is pristine and feels private and is just a very short walk, making it easy to enjoy without the hassle of packing everything up. Just walk over any time of day to enjoy! Our hosts were friendly and helpful, and Sanibel and Captiva are not to be missed. The spirit and warmth of the people are like no other. We were so happy to be part of the islands’ recovery from Ian. Wonderful experience and highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie S.

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

Perfect island getaway

My mom, brother, and I stayed for a week. It was perfect. The location provided easy access to the beach and the provided beach accessories (umbrella, chairs, cart!) were all that we needed. Margarethe and Rene were so friendly and helpful, we felt very welcome at their home. Inside the house we were very comfortable - my mom is still raving about how well she slept on the most comfortable bed!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

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

Back Again!

We simply love the property and all it provides ! The house is awesome , indoor pool is beautiful, dock perfect for fishing relaxing and watching dolphins. Plus the beach is very close as well. Lastly the owners are fantastic! Highly recommend this property !
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig B.

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

Great home. Great owners.

The property was wonderful. Margarethe and Rene were excellent hosts. The house had everything needed for a terrific beach vacation. Fishing off the dock provided plenty of action. Access to the beach was nearby and the beach was great. The beds were very comfortable and the kitchen had everything we needed. Overall a 5 star place with 5 start hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing Week

Everything was great. Perfect location and perfect hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Viviana F.

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

Excellent vacations!!

Warm hosts, magnificent house,abundant fishing and unbeatable beach and pool, we are very grateful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toni L.

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

Seven days in Paradise

Super clean, well stocked, comfortable and very spacious. Loved everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne G.

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

Captiva visit

Loved our stay. The pool was awesome and the beach beautiful. Loved the back dock with the fish and also a shark one morning.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lizz K., Minnetrista, MN

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

Beautiful spot

This vacation rental is lovely. Super convenient and pleasant location. I very much enjoyed the dock and watching the dolphins and aquatic birds. Communication with the owner was great. I highly recommend this vacation rental!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Kerrie C.

Everything was exactly as pictured, lovely & spacious home.

Spent labor day there, met our daughter over there from FGCU, even had some of her friends over for the day to cook out & enjoy the pool & beach. The owners are very friendly, we fished every night off their dock & caught 16+ fish in less than 2 hours. Our Boxer Bentley even had a great trip, thanks for letting him join us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

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

Daughter's Beach Wedding

++ Easy access to the beach, which was very private; Pool; Dock to fish...perfect for our family! (-) Read the booklet regarding the A/C, but it was very warm in the bedrooms at nights even with the ceiling fans on full spin. If the setting could be lowered without ice forming on the coils, then that would be great. You have a beautiful home, Margarethe & Rene!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb M.

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

Fantastic Vacation Home

We spent two wonderful weeks in this home and were impressed by all of the features included. The walk to the beach was easy and it was so nice and secluded. The walk to the dock was quick and it was amazing to see the fish that gathered here at night. The guys had a blast fishing. We also had a delicious fish dinner one night. I loved the heated pool. Also very secluded, warm and sheltered from winds. On days that it was mid 60s, I still floated and enjoyed the water. The living spaces were nicely set up, with comfortable furniture and beds. Plenty of space to spread out. The kitchen had everything needed to cook, if desired. I also admired the artwork that hangs in this house. One small glitch, we could not figure out how to make tv in smaller bedroom work, and we were locked out of certain programs on living room tv because of parental locks I think? All quite minor. Thank you for hosting us in this beautiful Captiva setting. We loved it so much we are coming back for three weeks.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather Z.

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

Appreciation Tour

We have stayed in Sanibel for 10 years now. We knew it would be tricky to find a place after the hurricane but we’re luckily able to find this place. We have never stayed on Captiva but I was happy that the location of this home is right upon entering Captiva. The home is situated on a property with the owners home, whom we rarely saw, but are the nicest people! Had we seen them more, and each time we did, we really enjoyed talking with them because they have been residents there for so long. The property is undergoing major changes due to the hurricane, but this couple cares about the environment and their property, and so it was a beautiful thing to witness. Sanibel and Captiva are very much under construction and will be for many years, if you are familiar with the islands, it is nothing like you remember. But we were not disappointed in our vacation at all, because we kind of knew what to expect. The house was clean and has many rooms and bathrooms. There was a huge couch and tons of space for us. The kids were happy because we normally rent a much smaller cottage. There is a nice pool and the beach is so very close! My boys ages almost 15 and 11 were able to fish off the beach, the bridge, off kayaks, and took a charter from Captiva as well. If you choose to go to Sanibel or Captiva to be entertained on a daily basis, then you should reset your expectations and just go to relax. This is a perfect house to do it at!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved our stay here! We alternated the easy walk to the beach and sitting by the dock, including fishing. Plus the location is great for going to both Sanibel and Captiva restaurants. The landscaping is beautiful and you can see how much time and care was put into the variety of plants and flowers. Check in was simple and the house included everything we needed. Plenty of space and sitting areas for all of us to relax and be together. We used the chairs and tent by the beach every day. Loved all of the birds, lizards, dolphins, and manatees (one even swam up to us in the gulf!) The owners are so charming and helpful and made our stay easy and special. Totally recommend staying here! Would love to come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quinn M.

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

Perfect Spot

The property has everything that we needed. Location is steps away from beach, pool, and dock.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Snook

Many times staying here and each time is just as enjoyable as the last. Already booked for November this year and June of 2026. My grandson and I caught more snook than we could count - while everyone else enjoyed the beach. Another perfect week. Thank you Margarethe!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda F.

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

Family Beach Vacation

We had a wonderful time at this property. The location is convenient and beautiful. Tons of wildlife to see at the private dock and amazingly private beach. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emelie M.

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

Captiva

Excellent host and excellent location!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chase K.

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

Great location

We had a wonderful vacation and the hosts were amazing in taking care of our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb M.

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

Perfect week

We have stayed in this beautiful home before, and will be back again next year. The beach is easy to get to, the pool is very nicely secluded, the home is laid out well and has everything we needed, including kitchen items. The beds are very comfortable. The boys loved fishing off the dock.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

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

Perfect Location

This guest house was clean, comfy, and had all the equipment needed for cooking etc. The use of the dock on the water was very cool, and being across the street from the beach was great. We biked everywhere pretty much. We have always stayed on Sanibel but this was lovely.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

dale k.

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

10/10

House was exactly like described. Private beach access just across the street. Private heated pool. Access to fishing dock with a lot of fish and wildlife to be seen. Hosts were kind and personable. Definitely will be back. 10/10
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb M.

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

Favorite Captiva location

I hesitate to write how fabulous this property and the owners are to work with, because I don’t want it to be too hard to reserve! LOL. The interior is very charming, comfy and there is amazing artwork. Kitchen is very well stocked (I would suggest bring your own fry pan). Otherwise it has all you need. The beds are deliciously comfortable, Love the proximity to the secluded beach, and the option to fish from the dock. Best of both sides of the water. The pool is heavenly. Even in the 60s, with sun out I could float for hours, it is that well sheltered and heated. We already have two more trips set to return
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin G.

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

Awesome vacation!

Rene and Margarete are awesome hosts! Great communication with them. They went above and beyond to make sure our stay was the best! I highly recommend them for your family getaway, we will definitely becoming back and staying again! The heated pool and the dock were the best.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenni S.

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

Amazing location for beach and bay

We enjoyed a wonderful Christmas week at Captiva Vacation Home! Its easy access to both the bay and the beach makes this location ideal. The fisherman in our group spent hours at the dock, catching so many fish. And our beach lovers couldn’t get enough of the prettiest and most private beach I have ever seen. The pool was great too - perfect for the chillier days. The owners live on site and were attentive and helpful.Everything we needed for the week was provided - beach and fishing supplies, an extremely well-stocked kitchen, laundry needs, etc. We appreciated having three bedrooms and bathrooms so that all of us (6 adults in total) could have their own space. It was also easy to gather together at the large kitchen table and sectional sofa in the living area. We cooked and ate every meal there but one - we didn’t want to leave!The grounds are beautifully landscaped and the interior is immaculately clean. The cottage is starting to show some signs of wear and tear, and there’s a bit of a musty odor inside that attached to our belongings. That said, we would definitely come back because of all the positives mentioned above!Our thanks to Margarethe and René for a fabulous week!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

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