Flexible Cancellation, Professional Cleaning! Captiva Village. Direct Walk-Gulf

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6121 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Captiva, FL

Captiva Beach3 min walk
Jensen’s Marina4 min walk
Turner Beach8 min drive
Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)63 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Den

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

BIG NEWS; Captiva is coming back to life after the devastating hurricane in Sept. 2022. My house will be ready to receive guest as of January 28, 2023 with all new bedding, furniture, new kitchen, and baths, freshly painted inside and out with a tropical/nautical theme.

Located on popular Wightman Lane, in the village area of Captiva, 'Rick's Retreat' is a ground level home originally built by Bette Davis and just steps to the beach! Freshly painted inside and out, this home is tastefully decorated in island and tropical decor. Exceptionally bright--simple and clean with all modern amenities and all appliances. 'Ricks' is not one of these palatial beach palaces with elevators, theaters, etc. More on the order of a deluxe cottage in a tropical setting, the way Captiva used to be! Included are 4 smart TVs with Xfinity streaming, stereo, all linens, beach chairs, towels, Enjoy the sunny front area with outside shower (showering under the stars at night is a real treat) and gas grill, or enjoy the private rear screened porch. Fully equipped kitchen (new in January 2022), two updated baths (January 2022), inside laundry, outside gas grill, three bedrooms plus enclosed den, all surrounded by lush vegetation and privacy and a short walk down a palm-shaded sandy lane to the beach.

Rick's Retreat's prime village location lets one enjoy as many or as few amenities as one desires! Park your car; you will not need it! The most beautiful beach is at one end of the lane, with excellent restaurants at the other end; what more could one want!

Some guest comments: 'My family and I had such a fantastic time in Captiva...Words cannot describe the beach there. I cried when it was time to come home. We had the best weather, great food and wonderful home to come back to at night. Thank you so much. We hope to get back down again...' and from another guest:'I just wanted to let you know what a great time my family had at your house. My husband and I both grew up in Florida and over the years have watched some of our favorite places disappear. So it was a real treat to be able to take our kids some place that reminded us of when we were little. Granted, Captiva has changed a lot, but your house and Wightman Lane felt like a time capsule. it's a special place. Thanks.' And another guest, "Ricks Retrat was a fabulous spot for our family getaway. Freshly remodeled, well decorated, and the kitchen had everything. The house is quiet and comfortable, yet perfectly located near all of the action in Captiva. Just a 3 minute walk to the beach and to shops/restaurants. Look forward to our next stay!"

Keywords: house

Property manager

Richard Gross

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

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

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 50 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Pet ok with $175 non-refundable pet fee

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Subject to a $50 admin fee. If cancelled within 60 days, and not re-rented for the same time period at the same $, forfeit entire deposit.

House must be rented on a weekly basis, per zoning regulations. Sat-Sat check-in from mid December thru April. Otherwise flexible check-in days.

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

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 fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Captiva

Located in Captiva, this holiday home is near the beach. Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum and Sanibel Historical Village and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Captiva Chapel By the Sea and Sanibel Historical Museum and Village. Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation and Sanibel and Captiva Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.

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Captiva, FL

What's nearby

McCarthy's Marina - 3 min walk
Captiva Beach - 3 min walk
Jensen’s Marina - 4 min walk
Captiva Chapel By the Sea - 9 min walk
Turner Beach - 8 min drive

Getting around

Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

The Mucky Duck - 7 min walk
Old Captiva House - 3 min drive
Mango's
Doc Ford's Rum Bar and Grille - Captiva Island - 7 min walk
Starbucks - 6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Flexible Cancellation, Professional Cleaning! Captiva Village. Direct Walk-Gulf pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Flexible Cancellation, Professional Cleaning! Captiva Village. Direct Walk-Gulf?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Flexible Cancellation, Professional Cleaning! Captiva Village. Direct Walk-Gulf?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Flexible Cancellation, Professional Cleaning! Captiva Village. Direct Walk-Gulf located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is steps away from Jungle Drums and McCarthy's Marina. Captiva Beach and Jensen’s Marina are also within 5 minutes.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Merri L.

11 Mar 2024

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

Nice Get Away

The home was welcoming and a good location. The beds were very comfortable with nice linens. If I go to the area again I will stay here again. Several places to eat and shop within walking distance. We also did a shelling day and sunset cruise with Captiva Cruises and they were both excellent and they too were within walking distance.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregg L.

12 Dec 2023

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

Nice Captiva home

Very nice stay at Rick's house. Just as described in listing. Really nice to see Captiva coming back from the hurricane.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Georgialee H.

15 Sept 2022

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

Wonderful

Our stay at Rick’s was great! The house is perfectly located near the beach and our favorite restaurants. We walked anywhere we wanted to go. The house is adorable, and very cozy. Rick and the Royal Shell staff were friendly and very accommodating. Highly recommend!

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

8 July 2022

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

Perfect family getaway

The property was fantastic. It's in walking distance of everything; the beach, restaurants, ice cream, shopping, etc. The house itself has everything you need for cooking including a gas grill. This was our third time renting this particular house. We rented 37 years ago for our honeymoon and 27 years ago for our ten year anniversary and now for my son's proposal. I would highly recommend this house and Rick is wonderful to deal with. If you have any hesitation about renting it; don't!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Thomas L.

22 May 2022

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

great neighborhood

Stayed 14 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Richard Gross

I am a 'hands-on' owner....I live in Chevy Chase, Md, but visit the property several times a year. Always fixing, cleaning, repairing--always enjoyable to be in my favorite paradise. Available to answer any questions or concerns. Local rental agent is nearby for key pick-up and to respond to any concerns.

Why they chose this property

like the islands used to be...ground level house in great condition...simple, clean, comfortable. A real island beach house!

What makes this property unique

Well located within a short walk to all Village stores, restaurants, and galleries. 15 minute ride back to Sanibel. 7-mile long Captiva beach to enjoy.

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