Spacious "Crab Cakes" Cottage on N. Captiva with GolfCart, Starlink and new AC

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A spacious living area with a sofa, a dining table, and a grill outside.
An aerial view of a coastal residential area with houses surrounded by dense vegetation and a beach.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in microwave, a stove, and a coffee maker.
A covered outdoor area with a white door, a blue door, and a white gate.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a sofa with decorative pillows, a chair, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to North Captiva Island Beach

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Loft

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet

Outdoor Shower

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

Captiva

Located in Captiva, this cottage is by the sea. 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

Getting around

  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious "Crab Cakes" Cottage on N. Captiva with GolfCart, Starlink and new AC pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Spacious "Crab Cakes" Cottage on N. Captiva with GolfCart, Starlink and new AC?

As of 9 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spacious "Crab Cakes" Cottage on N. Captiva with GolfCart, Starlink and new AC on 10 Nov 2026 start from AU$2,004, 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.

What time is check-in at Spacious "Crab Cakes" Cottage on N. Captiva with GolfCart, Starlink and new AC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious "Crab Cakes" Cottage on N. Captiva with GolfCart, Starlink and new AC?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious "Crab Cakes" Cottage on N. Captiva with GolfCart, Starlink and new AC located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of North Captiva Island Beach and Alison Hagerup Beach Park. Captiva Beach is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) away.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had another wonderful stay at Crabcakes!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic 4-night stay at this property! The space was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed to feel right at home. It was the perfect size for a relaxing getaway and perfectly matched the listing description. We really enjoyed the location and would gladly stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everyone on the Island were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Booked last minute and Crab Cakes was a good place to base our stay. Easy pickup and drop off of our stuff from the ferry over.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Very comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen was well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy and fun place to stay

Delighted to stay at Crab Cakes - a lovely and cozy getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice stay

Cute house as described, beautiful island, would love to return
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
It’s will be a perfect score except for the a/ c conditions . The a/ c runs with loud noise all the time and one was leaking water we have to place a bucket in the stairs . This isssue has been reported by other clients in previous reviews but it seems that the owner has not done anything
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Summer getaway

Nice house on a beautiful island !
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great quiet stay

Jorge was so nice! Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Crab Cakes

Nice dog friendly house.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house close to the beach!

Owner was exceptional to work with! Received prompt assistance upon arrival to help transport our luggage. Golf cart was a huge benefit to explore the island. North captiva is such a special island; we cannot wait to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

4 days getaway !

Wow! What a wonderful place! This was our first time to the island…and it did not disappoint. We love the location of the home, golf cart, the well stocked kitchen and beach towels! We will be back…
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

great place but wifi was terrible wifi

love this cute place but would likely not stay there again because wifi reminded of the dial up days of the 1990s.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Interesting Introduction to N Captiva

Pros:centrally located, golf cart amenityCons: broken small dishwasher, no water pressure, a little older, not sufficient trash bags to follow the 10 checkout rules - we had to beg for some from the locals since there are no stores
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2025
Hi Megan… I am sorry to hear you had these issues during your stay. I wish you would have reached out to Jorge or me regarding these concerns and we would have resolved them immediately. I hope you will stay with us again in the future. JB
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Our stay had some significant issues that impacted our overall experience. Upon arrival, the home was not properly cleaned (dusty bathroom, crumbs in kitchen areas, and a dirty dish in the cupboard). We also encountered multiple cockroaches during our stay and noticed a strong musty odor, along with what appeared to be mold on a bedroom ceiling.To the host’s credit, he did respond quickly and sent someone to clean and address concerns. However, the cleaning was fairly minimal and did not fully resolve the issues, and we saw another cockroach even after those efforts.Additionally, the wall A/C units produced a loud grinding noise, and coordination around maintenance and cleaning was difficult at times (including unannounced arrival and short notice), which added to the disruption.Given the short length of our stay, this significantly impacted our ability to relax and fully enjoy the property. While we appreciate the responsiveness, the home did not meet expectations for cleanliness and comfort at this price point.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2026
We are sorry to hear that certain aspects of your stay were not up to your expectations. We have never received a 2-Star rating over the past five years of renting Crab Cakes. We truly strive to provide our guests with a memorable stay on North Captiva, In response to your feedback , the home had unfortunately been “closed up” for 3-weeks prior to your arrival and was not given a final inspection before your arrival... which we normally do. That being said, after receiving your lengthy 3- pages of text, our staff (3 people) responded within 45-minutes to address your concerns. We apologize if they did not communicate their arrival times with you. However, they were determined to “make things right” as soon as possible. Again, we offered to pest control the property again and re-clean the home while you enjoyed your day on North Captiva. Unfortunately this was not enough to satisfy your numerous requests. We wish you the best in your future travels.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Guest/Renter

Property was small but cozy.....Wall unit ac's were very noisy and annoying....Sliding glass door on main deck needs attention...Extremely hard to slide open....Bugs and worms present in basement and throughout the property...needs treatment
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Good Bad Ugly and an FYI

Good:Property owner and property manager both were responsive.House was ready and we were allowed to check in earlier than listed time which was very appreciated! The house has amenities that help feel at home. Dog friendlyThe process was pretty smooth.House was comfortably decorated, rules and instruction posted on fridge, beach gear and golf cart all helpful. Location was close to Mangos pool and the beach. Bad: A/C units are VERY loud!! No, we did not call the property manager for several reasons: 1) they ALL made the same noise so clearly not a defect for fixing.2) Several reviews read before booking indicated this as an issue, clearly the owner has already been made aware and they are still loud, perhaps the model?Also, in the master bedroom there is a light on the a/c unit which is like a bad Nightlight that you can’t turn off. The water pressure in the inside shower was HORRIBLE. To say low pressure would be an understatement. (Again read previous reviews) 4) water smelled like sulfur by day 2. I grew up with well water in south Florida- similar but worse. Ugly: There are no less than 3 broken golf carts on the property, 2 are by the crab cakes driveway entrance sign. Also, there are several dead batteries about. (Hurricane aftermath?)A lot of overgrown foliage.FYI- BRING BUG SPRAY, Don’t forget ANYTHING or you’ll end up paying higher than Disney price!! Also, side note for those who care, the mattress’ are firm, really firm.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Feb 2026
Thank you for your feedback. Most of these issues were hurricane related and have all been addressed. The yard has been cleared of all the debris (including the flooded golf carts) and a new well water pump has been installed to address the low water pressure. The AC light can be turned off at night by pushing the “LED” button on the remote. We have never received “6” stars in the past…so we hope you will come back again now that both the house and North Captiva Island have recovered from 3 major hurricanes in the past few years. Thank you again for staying with us…John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a quaint cottage on the island, would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2026
Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay at Crab Cakes… and we hope to host you again in the future! John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Mar 2025
Hi Al… I understand the 3-Star rating you gave our home was due to the water / well pump issues you encountered during your stay. However, I assure you the issue (bad solenoid switch) has been resolved and our guests have experienced no further issues over the past few months. In addition, we did our best to repair the problem ASAP and did respond within the hour, (from the time you notified us of the water problem). I hope you will consider Crab Cakes again in the future… and again we apologize for the water outage. Regards… John
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