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Manatee Manor: Exclusive Beachfront Retreat with Gulf Views

Family-friendly holiday home in Captiva

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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North Captiva, FL
  • Place, North Captiva Island Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Key West Express
  • Place, JetBlue Park at Fenway South
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)

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0 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

4 bathrooms

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Bathroom 4

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About this property

Manatee Manor: Exclusive Beachfront Retreat with Gulf Views

Welcome to Manatee Manor, your ultimate beachfront retreat on North Captiva Island. Situated in one of the island`s most exclusive locations, this architectural delight offers breathtaking views of the Gulf of Mexico, Captiva Pass, and Cayo Costa Island.

The home`s luxurious design includes Mexican tile in common areas and Berber carpeting in the bedrooms, with each room opening to a private patio surrounded by lush tropical greenery for complete privacy.

Manatee Manor is ideal for large family retreats or vacations with friends, comfortably accommodating up to 8 guests with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. The 4th level provides panoramic views, perfect for enjoying stunning sunsets over the ocean.

Guests have access to two golf carts for easy exploration of the island`s sandy trails, as well as club amenities such as pools, a hot tub, bikes, kayaks, and beach chairs.

The fully equipped kitchen and outdoor grill offer dining convenience, while the home`s professional management ensures a seamless and comfortable stay.

Experience the unique charm of North Captiva Island, a secluded paradise accessible only by ferry, private boat, or small plane. The island`s `Old Florida` atmosphere, pristine beaches, and natural beauty provide a tranquil escape from the everyday hustle.

Enjoy activities like shelling, fishing, and bird watching in this car-free environment, where a slower pace is embraced. The nearest airport is in Fort Myers, and guests are encouraged to bring supplies due to the island`s limited amenities.

Embrace the serene beauty of Manatee Manor, where luxury meets nature for an unforgettable island getaway.

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Pool
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Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

No pets allowed
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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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Captiva

North Captiva, a neighbourhood in Captiva, is home to this holiday home. Captiva Chapel By the Sea and Boca Grande Lighthouse Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Calusa Heritage Trail and McCarthy's Marina.
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North Captiva, FL

What's nearby

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

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Manatee Manor: Exclusive Beachfront Retreat with Gulf Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Manatee Manor: Exclusive Beachfront Retreat with Gulf Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Manatee Manor: Exclusive Beachfront Retreat with Gulf Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Manatee Manor: Exclusive Beachfront Retreat with Gulf Views located?

Set in Captiva, this family-friendly holiday home is steps from North Captiva Island Beach.

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Check-in

7.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Brandon S.

Great Place on the Beach!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This place was great! Walk out onto the beach is great. It was going through some updates, but the place overall was in good shape and was spacious.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

John L.

Great beach vacation

Rating Details: The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My wife and I had a fantastic stay in manatee manor. Clean and nicely appointed. Well stocked kitchen. Great stretch of beach

6/10 Okay

Brittany E.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Beautiful location

The house is more updated than the photos show. The house needs shower handles updated because we were lucky to get them to turn on. The men who "manage" the rental were beyond rude. The golf carts are complete trash we broke down more than we drove. We plugged them up every time we parked them and still ended up stranded daily. We ended up leaving a day early because we were so over it! The location is great but don't plan on exploring the island with their golf carts. Also, the beds and pillows are awful. The sheets are stiff and the pillows are flat and haven't been replaced in ages I'm sure. Also they barely had any extra blankets. For the price of this rental you should at least be able to be comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
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8/10 Good

A guest from Grantsville, MD

Captiva getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time with regards to the home, the beach, and laid back activities. The home was recently remodeled, was clean and inviting. We were looking for a quiet beach and we certainly found it. We will likely return to the island in the future. The biggest negative by far was the golf cart experience. 5 carts in 5 days. The first two would not hold a charge and left us sit after traveling about a mile. The next one had headlights but the switch was broken and we had to use a flashlight to get back home. The next one had a wheel bearing that went out. We ended our stay with one that moved and had lights so we didn’t complain about the grinding noise in the back. I don’t know what you need to do to get a newer cart, but these were old.

10/10 Excellent

Dina N.

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

Will rent again!

Spacious house right on the beach. It is closer to the beach then the pictures show, which was great. The sunsets are right I front of the house on the water, and they were spectacular! The house is in the process of a remodel and with new furniture. So by next summer this house will be even more beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Sharon F.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

House needs TLC

The property is beautiful & right on the beach! That being said, there were constant problems during our stay: upstairs & downstairs a.c. went out, a rather large leak in a downstairs bedroom, the golf cart wouldn’t stay charged (& you need it to get to the pool/restaurants), the outlet for the cart was burned/sparking, wood rot on outside railings, no cable tv, etc. The maintenance man, Jeremiah, was incredible & prompt!!! I wish I could say the same for the property management team. Hours would go by before we heard back from them! Rarely did you get someone to answer the phone. This was our 1st time at this resort & probably our last because of the management. The restaurant & maintenance people were great!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Excellent

We had a great time! Location on beach is the best. Great views!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy K.

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

A perfect place for a relaxing family vacation.

We will surely return for another vacation . North Captivia is the place to go for relaxation and family time.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

judith g., Tannersville, pa

Stunning location, House needs some TLC

We thoroughly enjoyed staying at Manatee Manor. The service getting to the island was fabulous and flawless. Check in was a breeze. The home itself is spacious and comfortable. We did have a few glitches. Some outdoor chairs had fallen apart in the elements, the septic developed a definite order on day 2. The maintenance staff did arrive within 2 days to tape an outdoor pipe up. Our golf cart charger stopped working, leaving us stranded for a day. For the four of us, we had plenty of well used cookware but if a larger group is there it might be a problem. Coffee maker was for 2 cups. We did find another in the closet the was for 4 cups and just added that. The bathtub in the downstairs bedroom stopped up and wasn't noted to the end of the vacation. No outdoor stair lights toward the beach. All barbecuing was done in the complete dark as there were no outdoor lights at all. Even the most extensive turtle nesting beaches in the world have some sort of lighting. The screen door for the master bedroom came off during the stay (very windy conditions). Outdoor furniture at the crows nest was old and worn. The screen door for the crows nest did not latch and would blow open with the breeze and had to be tied shut. With the maintenance issues, they request you report any problems within 24 hrs. All of these issues were not immediately noted and some just the day before check out. Overall the house was in a great location and suited us well. We just went with the flow. It does need some TLC though. One other word of caution, make sure you get insurance for the home/golf cart. Someone hit our golf cart while we were in "Over the Water" for dinner. Luckily insurance covered the damage. We will be returning to North Captiva and but might try another home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019
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6/10 Okay

Katy M.

Great house, frustrating service

TL:DR: Loved the house, but would probably never stay at a NCIC property again. Our party of seven (four adults, three kids) rented Manatee Manor for a week over new years. The house itself is very nice, unbeatably close to the beach, and very nicely laid out for groups (each bedroom has its own bathroom, for example). Unfortunately, the service from NCIC left a LOT to be desired, to the extent that it pretty much derailed the first three days of our week-long trip. First of all, it took over two hours to get our luggage and bags after we arrived on their ferry, so we started our vacation with three little ones losing their minds because it was 9pm and they hadn't had any dinner--and we couldn't leave to get dinner at the restaurant because we had to wait around for the bags to arrive. When they finally came, all the breads were smashed and the frozen stuff had thawed. Awesome. The even bigger problem was the water in the house. Our first morning there, the showers didn't work. No water came out when we tried to turn them on, and the water from the sinks smelled like straight bleach. The one load of laundry we were able to run the first night came out literally bleached, just from the water. Called management the first morning and was told someone would come around to look at it. Waited around; no one came the entire day. Called both offices again in the evening and also emailed; got no response. By morning, there wasn't even water in the sinks and the toilets wouldn't flush either. (Seven unshowered people in a house with no flushing toilets: not exactly paradise.) Called both offices AGAIN, and also sent one of our party over to the office, and then waited around again all morning; finally a guy arrived around lunchtime. When he came, he said, "Nobody told me about it until this morning or I would have come over yesterday." (?!!) He got the water running again, but it was still so chlorinated that our teeth were stinging and another load of laundry got bleached, so we had to call AGAIN the next day and have someone come figure out the chlorination issue. As yet, no one has made any offer to make up for the first half of our trip being riddled with problems. No partial reimbursement; not even a free drink at the bar. Problems happen, but when they do, I expect it to be made right. And no running water is a pretty big problem. There were smaller things too but, alas, I'm out of space to type.

8/10 Good

Aguinaldo D., Pembroke Pines, FL 33028 - USA

Good

We stayed well and had a great time. It was below our expectations for two reasons only: 1 - This was not the house we ended up getting due to a construction issue so we had to take another one which was not beach front but were reimbursed for the difference. 2 - The cable TV had not been paid by the owner so we could not watch the world cup which was quite frustrating for the group, so another financial compensation took place. We have to say though that the overall experience was good and that we would definitely return there with a group of people, which is the ideal way to enjoy. People should not expect to go out on the evening as there is nothing out there to have a good evening. It is a place where you go to the beach and get back home and cook your dinner with your group or your family, drink some good wine and enjoy the sunset on the roof deck and relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Sarah B.

North Captiva Island is a great get away for beach lovers.

It was our families first time to North Captiva Island. I was a little worried about only having boat access to it and to rely on a ferry to bring me to and from. There is a fire station for emergency transport. The ferry was a pretty short ride and all luggage was taken care of from the welcome center to the front step of our rental house and back again. Our house did get changed a few hours before our check in, but they put us in another house that was of equal or better value. Some beach front homes have a short beach while others have a large beach area. The entire island only allows golf cart transport, which was fun, but one of our cars wasn't working properly. Some pros was that there is free kayaks and bikes available. The island was beautiful other than the dead fish and sea snakes on shore from the red tide. Our entire party developed a little cough. Not sure if it was the red tide or the tropical plants. Cons were that there were no pool towels and they were $5 each to rent. Our rental did have beach towels, but you just have to wash them before departure. Renters are also required to strip beds and wash dishes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

David B., Florida, USA

Great location, great vacation, house needs attention.

We had a great time in North Captiva. It was a perfect beach vacation. The house is in an ideal location, just a one minute walk to a beautiful beach. The lay out of the house is nice, bedrooms on one floor, living quarters on the top floor. Nice pool and decks. However, this house needs attention. Sinks and appliances are rusted have corrosion, hot water is lacking, outside metal is rusting, decks need treating - just to name a few things. We arrived to find an inoperable microwave and no showerhead in the master bath. Fortunately, this did not affect our family time or vacation. It is a beach vacation and you don't expect a beach house to be in pristine condition. But, this one, a lovely house, needs attention.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Crecia R.

Great stay in Manatee Manor

We recently stayed at manatee manor and love it! The proximity to the beach was of top importance to us and being 10 steps away was amazing! The first floor of the house is nicely updated. It has two of the bathrooms and two of the bedrooms. The top floor also had two bedrooms and two bathrooms. We always love North Captiva!!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Michelle S.

Views, beautiful quiet beach and peaceful paradise setting!

The private beach and home nestled among the trees made this home perfect for our group- beautiful views and drinking coffee on the beach just 10 steps from the back door was amazing! Secluded from the winds and views of the peaceful gulf while watching the sunset- incredible! The home was very functional and a great layout for our group of 4 couples. It needs some TLC but overall, if you want to stay on North Captiva, this was a great choice for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect house right on the beach

The house was great, well supplied and much nicer than anticipated. It was steps to an incredible natural beach , we were there during the slow season so it was so quiet and relaxing - great family vacation
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Marlena J.

Beautiful Island vacation home!

After accidentally booking a vacation on North Captiva Island instead of Captiva Island, I was nervous about being on such an isolated island. My worries were all eased upon arrival to this beautiful island home! North Captiva is a quiet, unspoiled island just north of Captiva. There are no cars on the island, only golf carts for transportation. Manatee Manor was the perfect home for my 5 person family. Each daughter got her own room and own bathroom! It was located directly on the beach on the gulf of mexico - which is basically your own private beach during the stay. We ended up renting a boat for a couple days which I highly suggest, as it made exploring the surrounding islands easy and fun! I wish someone had warned us to bring insect repellant, as we all got eaten alive on our first night there without it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

James P., Coral Gables, FL

Great vacation

We had an excellent time. What a great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Michael B.

Great location, great layout.

We had a great time. We would come again. Bath tubes need replacing and kitchen needs better pots, pans and knives.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2017

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