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On a Whim Captiva Island Beach Cottage
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Reviews
9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6109.2 sq m
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Common Space
1 Double Sofa Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
About this property
On a Whim Captiva Island Beach Cottage
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
No dangerous breeds. One dog under 50 lbs
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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
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 BIG Arts Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Captiva, FL
What's nearby
- Captiva Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
- McCarthy's Marina - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Alison Hagerup Beach Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Jensen’s Marina - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Captiva Chapel By the Sea - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Mainstay North Captiva & Barnacles Bar
- Mangos
- The Green Flash Waterfront Restaurant - 15 min walk
- Starbucks - 5 min walk
- The Bubble Room - 3 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.0/10
Cleanliness
6.0/10
Amenities
6.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
9.2/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
6 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Samuel R.
12 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Samuel R.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
MARY ANN K.
15 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
MARY ANN K.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Loren M.
2 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loren M.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Laura W.
26 Mar 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly what we were looking for. Comfortable and great location.
Laura W.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mary A.
28 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Mary A.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
ilya k.
7 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great week
ilya k.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nicole S.
9 Nov 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice beach home
Nicole S.
Stayed 31 nights in Oct 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michael J.
2 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet stay
Michael J.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Desiree B.
2 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay at on a whim
Desiree B.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
4/10 Poor
Keven
1 Oct 2025
Disliked: Communication


Keven
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Jill B.
11 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Small home on Captiva
Jill B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
4/10 Poor
pat s.
11 May 2024
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Whim
pat s.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Colleen B.
4 Jan 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, new, convenient!
Colleen B.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Verified
6/10 Okay
Stacy D.
7 Apr 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
On a whim
Stacy D.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
richard c.
10 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
captva
richard c.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Markus Gabler
13 Aug 2022
DREAM VACATION in PARADISE <3 Fast and flexible conversation and always replied fast.
Markus Gabler
Verified
8/10 Good
Betsy S.
4 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
On a Whim
Betsy S.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jeffrey P.
2 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Captiva Experience
Jeffrey P.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kathy Walterhouse
30 June 2020
N
Kathy Walterhouse
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Bettina Fischer
11 Feb 2020
We had a great time with our kids, great space in this home, very well located and wonderful interio
Bettina Fischer
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kyle L.
31 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kyle L.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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