True Captiva Island House

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Captiva, FL

Jensen’s Marina3 min walk
Captiva Beach6 min walk
Turner Beach8 min drive
Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)63 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Downstairs single

1 Single Bed

Master bedromm

1 King Bed

Sunroom

1 Single Bed

Upstairs privacy suite

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Downstairs 2nd bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor shower

Upstairs bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

You've found your vacation home right here. Contact us now for availability and rates.

Beautiful Island house remodeled in 2018. Ideal location close to shops, restaurants and Captiva Village. Short two block walk to the beach and the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, and a half block to the bay. We see dolphin and manatee in the bay all the time.

This home has ground floor living, so no stairs to climb everytime you come home from the beach. Sleeps 4 on ground floor with 3 more upstairs. Wonderful back yard completely private, with hot water rinse off shower for sandy feet. Parking for three cars.

Property manager

Tom Terrill

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

All house photo taken July 29, 2023 after Hurricane Ian.

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Captiva

This holiday home is located in Captiva. Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum and Sanibel Historical Museum and Village are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation and Sanibel and Captiva Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Captiva, FL

What's nearby

Jensen’s Marina - 3 min walk
Captiva Beach - 6 min walk
Captiva Chapel By the Sea - 7 min walk
Alison Hagerup Beach Park - 12 min walk
Turner Beach - 8 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

The Mucky Duck - 6 min walk
Old Captiva House - 3 min drive
Mango's
Doc Ford's Rum Bar and Grille - Captiva Island - 8 min walk
Starbucks - 6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is True Captiva Island House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at True Captiva Island House ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at True Captiva Island House ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is True Captiva Island House located?

Situated in Captiva, this holiday home is steps away from McCarthy's Marina, Jungle Drums and Jensen’s Marina. Captiva Beach and Captiva Chapel By the Sea are also within 10 minutes.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sara K.

17 Aug 2022

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

Absolutely beautiful

We stayed here in August 2022 for 4 nights. The location of the house could not have been better. It's on a quiet charming neighborhood street but within easy walking (or preferably biking) distance to everything (stores, groceries, beach), The house was beautifully decorated and very comfortable. It was spotlessly clean upon arrival. I'm picky about linens and all were wonderful (soft sheets, thick bath towels, lots of beach towels). The beach chairs and umbrella actually worked which I haven't found to be true in other rentals. The owner, Tom, was very kind and helpful with his advice. The management company was immediately responsive to minor requests. All in all, a wonderful rental. (Very minor suggestion for next tenants - dish soap, basic spice like salt/pepper, more hot pads and a grill brush.)

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ali D.

12 Aug 2022

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

Location, location, location.

Overall, we loved the home. We travelled to Captiva for a wedding and only needed to stay for 5 days. We struggled to find properties to rent for less than 7 days. We found this gem and were so pleased we did. We were initially looking for a place with a pool and plenty of space for my mother and 2 kids, ages 13 and 9 but this place looked charming even without the pool and we thought the location was ideal plus this was one of the few places you can stay for less than a week. We visited family members staying at South Seas so we just used their pool once or twice but otherwise spent most of the time at the ocean so no pool was just fine The Island House is literally right behind the Bubble Room- definitely check out the Bubble Room Emporium- very cool gift shop with local stuff to buy and overall a must on your trip here. You cannot beat the location of this place- close to Mucky Duck to enjoy the sunsets (don't forget to saturate yourself in bugspray though) and close to South Seas resort and Doc Fords (a great place for appetizers and drinks). We found the house to be quiet, spacious and extremely clean. Other houses have newer amenities with pools and more updated appearance but this place felt like home after 2 days. Beds were all quite comfortable- we have many picky people in our group and they all slept like babies (makes for a much better vacation when everyone is well rested). Main shower is very nice and this bathroom is updated. 2nd bathroom had a shower but no hot water (not a big deal- we just used the other two showers in the house). Upstairs living space has a very nice layout with a living area, full kitchen, bathroom (hot water included) and 2 twin beds but you have to get there by outside stairs. Our kids absolutely loved having this space to themselves. Washer and dryer are practically brand new and came in very handy. Plenty of beach towels and beach chairs which was so handy and had plenty of linens which was also appreciated. Keep in mind you should bring everything you need- salt pepper, condiments, etc. Some places keep this but most in Captiva do not so just plan ahead when you stop for groceries. There is a small cabinet in the small bedroom next to the kitchen- it has spare suncreen, bug spray, etc (the bug spray is a must- sand flies are everywhere- especially in the evenings)- it looks like what others have left there from prior stays but we didnt find it until the last day. WE LOVED THIS PLACE!!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

16 July 2022

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

Beach Vacation at Island House

Very nice historic home! Enjoyed our stay and that they had beach chairs and umbrellas available.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

25 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Loved it

I am an author and rented the house for 4 days to write. My writing was very productive. Nice bright open living room. Comfortable leather couches. MBR roomy. King bed was comfortable. AC/fans throughout house worked well and kept the house cool. Real feel outside 100+. Everything I needed in kitchen. Used outdoor gas grill which worked well. Walk to beach and village easily. Although I had some issues checking in (property mgrs fault-not owners), the owner jumped on it right away and took care of situation quickly. Love this place so much I rented again for the following month.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aislinn W., Boynton Beach, FL

13 June 2022

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

Quaint historic beach house with an excellent location

We had the most amazing time in Captiva and this house was absolutely perfect for what we needed.. The location was awesome and we walked everywhere and barely left the island. The restaurants, beach, and store are all less than 5 minutes walking distance away. Tom was amazing with communication and made sure we had everything we needed. Would definitely rent this place again.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Tom Terrill

Our family is very important and we like to come to Captiva to spend time with one another without the hurried stresses of life today.

Why they chose this property

Captiva is a beautiful and quiet location to enjoy nature and have time to rest and relax.

What makes this property unique

No need for a car. Everything is within walking distance. Beautiful beaches...both quiet sections and crowded sections depending our your desires....access to the water for pleasure boating, fishing and swimming as well as water sports is all within 300 yards from the home.

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