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Interior
4 bedrooms, pillow-top beds, desk, iron/ironing board
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14297 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Captiva, FL
  • North Captiva Island Beach
    4 min walk
  • Useppa Island
    257 min walk
  • Jensen’s Marina
    1260 min walk
  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)

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About the area

Captiva

A family-friendly stay in Captiva awaits you at this holiday home. You'll be 0.4 km (0.2 mi) from North Captiva Island Beach. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a private pool and a washer/dryer. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and home features free WiFi, 5 bathrooms and a balcony. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A pillowtop bed, a sofa bed and a living room are also available. .Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool and Hot tub as well as access to a playground. Other amenities include a games room, gas grills and a porch. .In proximity to this Captiva holiday home you'll find Sanibel Island Southern Beach.
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What's nearby

  • North Captiva Island Beach - 4 min walk

Restaurants

  • The Mucky Duck
  • Tarpon Lodge
  • Green Flash
  • Starbucks
  • RC Otter's Island Eats

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Captivation - Sunrise-to-sunset views–walk to beach– 2 golf carts, bikes, pool

Newly remodeled Luxury 4 BR/5 BA - Brand New Kitchen and Baths – Close to beach, Island Club and Preserve, yet a private, quiet hideaway!

***CAPTIVATION IS NOW FULLY REPAIRED POST HURRICANE IAN***
CAPTIVATION IS UNDER NEW PROPERTY MANAGEMENT!


Enjoy your Upper Captiva Vacation in a newly remodeled home towering over the Preserve. Captivation has large open spaces suitable for 2 large families or 4 couples, sleeping 12 in beds. Enjoy the fresh air on the large decks which circle both levels of Captivation or escape the heat in a private, nicely appointed screened pool and the adjacent bar/gaming area - perfect for afternoon and evening relaxation. Witness the amazing 360 Degree views from the expansive vaulted ceiling 2nd floor great room. Enjoy a margarita from the roof deck which gives you a view of the entire island and the spectacular sunrises and sunsets. New paint, flooring, recently updated/remodeled kitchen and bathrooms, new furniture, new kitchen appliances, 5 brand new flat panel smart TVs and Direct TV just waiting for you in this lightly used home owned by caring owners. Plus 2 NEW golf carts as of March 2021! New property management as of June 2023, we welcome Shally's Seashells to provide outstanding service to all of our guests!

Captivation is ideal for large family gatherings, with great spaces to escape, relax or entertain on “island time”. Bring the kids and babies!

Ground level – Play cornhole or ping pong and enjoy the screened in pool and gaming area. A rare convenience on Upper Captiva - fully screened ground level, mostly under cover. Escape the rain and the bugs and no need to drag the kids up and down the stairs!
Private heated pool, 5 stool bar, Television, refrigerator with icemaker, double sink
Bathroom with shower, new Chaise lounges, Ceiling fans, Ping pong table, hammock, wicker seating area, Cornhole game.

First floor – features 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and laundry room. Ceramic "Wood" floors, fresh paint and new ceiling fans in every room. Deck wraps around entire level. Washer/dryer and great outdoor get away areas: a hammock for naps, wicker seating area, and porch swing for taking it all-in.

King Suite: Sleeps 2 (plus pullout)

King bed with extra deep plush pillow top mattress
Seating area with pullout for children.
Full brand new updated bathroom with dual shower heads.

Flat screen TV
Writing Desk
Large room, can fit port-a-crib comfortably

Second King Suite: Sleeps 2

King bed with extra deep plush pillow top mattress
Flat screen TV
Full bath, recently updated, with shower
Porch with wicker seating area overlooking pool and preserve.


Double Queen Bedroom: Sleeps 4

2 Queen beds
Flat Screen TV
Adjoining recently updated hall bath.
Porch with wicker seating overlooking pool and preserve.

Kids Suite: Sleeps 6

Two Bunk Beds with Trundles.

Bright, spacious hall bath has large tub to bathe the kids.


Top Floor – features a recently updated kitchen, adjoining dining area, great room with 2 seating areas, recently updated full bath and expansive porches.

Fully Equipped and recently updated kitchen and dining area featuring:

New stainless steel appliances.
New marble countertops with white cabinets
New kitchenware: dishes, utensils, glassware, cooking equipment.
Fully equipped with all small appliances (blender, coffee maker, Keurig, toaster, etc)
Glass and dishware to serve 14
Breakfast bar that seats 5
Adjoining Dining room area with table that seats ten

Spacious Great Room: new furniture, with two separate lounging areas and breakfast/gaming table.

South Seating area has a two couches and two comfortable chairs to sip coffee and enjoy the spectacular sunrises or spin around to watch Direct TV on the large flat panel smart TV or movie from our DVD library.

North Seating area features four large chairs and round table.

Expansive wraparound porches, with separate seating areas on both gulf and sound sides.
outdoor dining table seats 8

Step up to the roof deck for a view of the entire island from one of its highest vantages. Capture sunset or sunrise, stargaze or sunbathe in seclusion.

Property manager

Denise Harrington

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 3,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Captivation - Sunrise-to-sunset views–walk to beach– 2 golf carts, bikes, pool?

Yep, Captivation - Sunrise-to-sunset views–walk to beach– 2 golf carts, bikes, pool is a short 4-minute walk from North Captiva Island Beach. Fun beach activities include jet skiing, snorkelling and water tubing.

Does Captivation - Sunrise-to-sunset views–walk to beach– 2 golf carts, bikes, pool have a pool?

Take your pick from a heated pool, a pool and a communal pool.

What luxury perks are available at Captivation - Sunrise-to-sunset views–walk to beach– 2 golf carts, bikes, pool?

This property features a heated pool, as well as a private pool and pillowtop beds.

What makes Captivation - Sunrise-to-sunset views–walk to beach– 2 golf carts, bikes, pool a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, private pools, and pillowtop beds all help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Captivation - Sunrise-to-sunset views–walk to beach– 2 golf carts, bikes, pool.

Is Captivation - Sunrise-to-sunset views–walk to beach– 2 golf carts, bikes, pool family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and an arcade, as well as baby monitors and highchairs, it's no surprise that Captivation - Sunrise-to-sunset views–walk to beach– 2 golf carts, bikes, pool is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a private hot tub at Captivation - Sunrise-to-sunset views–walk to beach– 2 golf carts, bikes, pool?

Yep, there is a hot tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Captivation - Sunrise-to-sunset views–walk to beach– 2 golf carts, bikes, pool?

No, Captivation - Sunrise-to-sunset views–walk to beach– 2 golf carts, bikes, pool does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Captivation - Sunrise-to-sunset views–walk to beach– 2 golf carts, bikes, pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 9:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Captivation - Sunrise-to-sunset views–walk to beach– 2 golf carts, bikes, pool?

No, pets are not allowed.

Captivation - Sunrise-to-sunset views–walk to beach– 2 golf carts, bikes, pool Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sheila B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay!
We really enjoyed our stay. The house was perfect for our family with the pool and games. Beach proximity was perfect! Would love to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madison A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Get-A-Way
House was amazing and perfect location. Staff was wonderful to work with and very helpful throughout the whole process. We are already planning our return trip next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family and Friends vacation to North Captiva
The house is spacious with great amenities. The covered outdoor pool area was great with Ping Pong, corn hole and an outdoor bar/bathroom. The kitchen was well equipped and with four bedrooms/bathrooms there is more the adequate space for two families. The views from the 3rd floor deck are awesome. But remember you are going to a barrier island. When there is an issue it's not simple to get fixed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome island getaway!
The house was amazing, clean, very spacious, and stocked with everything you need and more! The pool was amazing and we loved the games provided. Cooked dinner every night in the fully stocked kitchen, saving us a ton of money. Our kids had a blast playing while the adults relaxed. Property manager was phenomenal with communication, and answered every question we had. Highly recommend Mango’s Bar and Grill - awesome potato salad and buffalo chicken wraps!! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lacey C., Cedar Rapids

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our large family stay
We had a large family vacation on the island and 1 of the 2 houses we stayed for a week was captivation. There was plenty of space for grandparents,kids and grandchildren. We spent a lot of time at the pool area enjoying the space and amenities. Property managers quickly responded to anything that we needed. Great job guys and thanks for helping our family make memories! Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just as advertised
Captivation was a great experience and just as advertised. Very clean, the lanai around the entire first floor was wonderful and the management was very accommodating. Would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

mark w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
The house was as advertised and provided everything we needed to have a great vacation. The island was awesome. The management company was great and very response. Would defiantly go again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

maryann b.

Nice but not as clean as I would have expected
Property was not as clean as I would have expected. Master bathroom toilet and shower did not work and took 3 days total to fix. There was also not a shower door or curtain and it made for everything getting wet when getting a shower. No mattress protectors on mattress and stains on mattress. Floors and refrigerator (fish liquid all through it) had to be cleaned by us prior to loading our food in it. Refrigerator in kitchen was leaking. Always a puddle on floor. We had to sweep floors(sand everywhere). Second master bathroom had hot water shutoff on sink. Starter pack of supplies like toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap, hand soap etc. that home said it was to be stocked with it did not have and messaged property manager and it took several tries for them to respond. A weekend or not, they needed to respond. Home and location was nice but disappointed in the cleanliness and appliances that were not functional.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

whitney d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Place!
We had the most wonderful time staying in Captivation! Tortuga was amazing trying to accommodate us with an early check-in due to impending bad weather. When we got there there was no pack-n-play, just an empty box and we were delivered one within a few days. They delivered our groceries a day early and We made a mid-week grocery order and it was delivered with no issues. The house is very spacious and the pool is wonderful. There are some cosmetic issues but overall the place was great! We will be back for sure!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Beth D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Off the grid
We love North Captiva and this house has everything we needed for my family (3 young boys). Property management was easy to get ahold of if needed - seamless and helpful getting us and everything we brought to and from ferry.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josh W., Charleston SC

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home with a great layout. We will definitely be coming back.
Great trip and the house was perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Vacation
We had an amazing stay at Captivation. We had never been to North Captiva Island and fell in love with it! The house was large enough for our three families. It's rare to find a house where 12 people can all sleep in beds (and not pull out couches). Tortuga Property Management made the entire process so easy. Laurie was amazing to work with leading up to the trip. She helped with all of our questions and grocery order. Duncan was also super helpful with the tour of the island when we arrived. I highly recommend Pine Island Taxi and Island Girl Ferry to get to and from the island. I also HIGHLY recommend getting your groceries shopped and delivered by Tortuga. It made the entire trip so relaxing to not have to worry about any of those things.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Captivation
Captivation is just what we needed! Far enough away from the rustle and bustle of everyday life yet provided all the luxuries and amenities to make memories last for a lifetime! The house was beautiful and had great sunrise and sunset views (most sunsets we spent on the beach). The pool and entertainment room is where we spent most of our evenings under the party lights. A couple of little wrinkles but Tortuga properties was right there to iron them out. Great place, 10/10 would recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lu B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Captivation
We had a great time at Captivation. Plenty of room for everyone. We enjoyed the pool area especially the little kids. It was quite an adventure getting to the island and planning the logistics and the grocery list but it was well worth it. We found the property managers to be very accessible and responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D., Kansas City

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful vacation!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Captivation! The location is beautiful and just a few minute golf cart ride to Mangos and the prettiest beach on the island! We were all initially worried about the grocery situation and ferry but it was all easy and stress free! We ordered groceries through Deb at FreshPick and she did a fantastic job! The house has tons of room! We loved the vaulted ceilings everyone commented on how big and open the house was! It had plenty of towels and everything we needed to get started including spices (which we weren't sure they would have so we brought our own). The water tasted fine. Ice from the fridge got us through the week. All beds were very comfortable. We had one issue with a broken slat in the 2nd king bedroom and they had someone out to address it the same day and got it fixed enough so that couple slept comfortable. The kids LOVED the pool area and exploring around the house! The house also had tons of games & puzzles. There is a small general store at Mangoes that did have some beer & wine when we ran out and a few other food items. I did see OTC medications available (children's and adult) just in case! We loved the NCIC pool and bar! Great food & drinks! Tortuga was amazing! They met us at the ferry when we arrived & gave us a quick tour and brought our luggage to the house. They were there right on time to take our luggage to the ferry when we left. No issues at all! The island is truly magical! We fell in love with it and are already planning our trip back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kurt T.

Liked: Cleanliness
True Captivation
Great place and great location. Went with family for the Thanksgiving week, 6 adults and 5 children (ages 2-9 years). Place had lots of amenities and enough to do to keep entire family entertained right at the house (games, swimming pool, pool toys, TV down by pool, ping pong, bean bag toss, etc). Nice to have the screened in pool to keep the bugs away. Tortuga properties was great to deal with - they were at ferry when we arrived, delivered propane tank within 30 minutes when the grill didn’t have one, housekeeping forgot to leave laundry pods so delivered those immediately when we called, grocery and liquor delivery was outstanding, and they were there to pick up our luggage right on time when we were leaving). It’s a short walk to the beach or you can take one of the golf carts. Had ice delivered by “Island Ice” a few times during week and she showed up within 15 minutes of calling (phone number was on pool refrigerator). Overall, great week.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Katie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Captivation
We were pleased with our stay. The location of the house was excellent! Just a short ride on the golf cart to the beach. Our oven didn’t work, but they were quick to send someone to fix. Our second day, they drained the pool to clean it, but didn’t come back. The water was then very cold and didn’t go over into the smaller part. We shut it off due to overflowing. They came a couple days later. The gas grill outside was then out of gas one night when we tried to make dinner. After telling the property manager, they brought one the next day. It would have been nice to have a code to the pool. When we asked, they said to just ask a bartender or someone at Mangos. We did, but they didn’t know it that day. No biggie, as they just had us go around. There is also a musty smell that everyone noticed so when we got home had to wash all of our clothes. Overall great stay, as we love North Captiva.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Lindsay G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Captivation August 2021
We made the best of our trip to North Captiva, enjoying time with friends and access to the remote and beautiful beaches. I am giving this property a rating of 3 out of 5 stars, because the property owner was very responsive after our return, and genuinely concerned about our experience. She did all that she could to make the situation right after the fact through reimbursement. Our experience on the island, however, was far from ideal. If not for the owner's response after our return, I would be giving this property only 1 out of 5 stars. The house itself is beautiful and the location is great, but the house is not being properly maintained or cleaned; and the management company was not responsive when contacted. The list of issues is so long it was almost comical. Some of the issues included not being picked up from / dropped of at the ferry boat, our grocery and liquor orders missing for 2 days, broken appliances, no electricity on the 2nd floor of the home, cleaning not being fully conducted before check-in, an unusable grill, unusable pool, damaged and dangerous flooring and toiletries and kitchen products not being provided as stated in the rental agreement. I would recommend that anyone looking to rent this home contact the owner to make sure that the above issues have been addressed and that a new management company has been hired. Many of the issues we encountered could have been non-issues had the management company just been responsive and helpful. Tortuga Management company was not responsive, and when they did finally send someone to help us deal with missing or broken items, they would arrive unannounced, let themselves in, and leave without follow up. Duncan from Tortuga Management was one of the most unprofessional people I have ever had to deal with, and I have worked in the service industry myself for more than 15 years.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jill P., Boston, MA

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical! Great stay for parents and 4 teen boys
We crossed North Captiva off our list when looking for a FL vacation because the idea of ferrying over a week's worth of food was overwhelming. But then I realized that containing 4 teens to a small island for a family vacation might be worth the hassle. Don't overthink the food thing, but more on that later. We landed on Captivation and I feel like it might just be one of the best rentals on the island. The house has tons of room - each boy had their own space (two boys shared the bunk room) and there were plenty of full bathrooms – all perfect. Nice touches - PLENTY of towels and each bathroom had shampoo and soap. Beds were all comfy. Upstairs living area was open, huge and perfect for family meals, games, and hanging out. Kitchen is well stocked with plates, cups, cutlery, etc. The multi layers of decks were great for sightseeing. The pool, hangout space and cornhole area were awesome and having it be caged/netted is one thing that makes this property extra special. We had cornhole tournaments every night and the pool was perfect for a quick cool off after the beach or boating. I also thought the state park path was beautiful / great for exercise and the house is 60 seconds from the best beach on the island. I read a review about this house from a previous renter that initially made me nervous. But honestly, trust ALL the other reviews for the property. The house they described did not match our experience at all. Were there a few little things that weren't perfect in the house? Yes. Did we care. Not at all. Was Tortuga Property responsive? Yes. In fact, we traveled during a tropical storm which meant our ferry was rescheduled more than once. I kept in touch with Tortuga and they picked us up at our rescheduled ferry drop off, all our food was in frig and counter when we got there, they dropped us off to the ferry as scheduled, delivered an alcohol order (mostly) as scheduled, and they checked in with us during the stay and were nice. We are laid back people who don’t sweat the small stuff. If you are NOT that kind of person, honestly a small island may not be right for you anyway. Re: ordering food. Plan your meals in advance. Plan more than enough snacks (esp if you have teen boys). We had to purchase a few supplies on island and indeed, it’s expensive. But mostly through good planning, our food lasted all week without the need to reorder….or leave much left over in the end. Thanks to the Captivation team – it was a magical week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Stefanie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Island Getaway
We had a wonderful week at Captivation. This was our first time visiting North Captiva, so everything was new for us and there was definitely some stress surrounding all the logistics, travel, groceries, etc. With that said, we also had the stress of hurricane Elsa while we were there, but thankfully only lost one day really and power for about 6 hours, I call that a win!! Overall, the property was a great space for our family. We had 3 families traveling and the only sleeping issue we had was the pullout couch in the King bedroom wasn't really usable as we had planned, but we made it work. The downstairs screened-in pool area is a very nice space because it helps tremendously with the noseums (HORRENDOUS mosquitos) , but the screen door is very difficult to stay closed (held with a safety pin?) so we still had to use a lot of spray and be very vigilant. The ping pong table was completely warped and falling over so it's not usable, but we really enjoyed the corn-hole boards. Also, we had originally hoped for a spa/hot tub as its listed, but really its just part of the pool and not a true heated spa. Good news is there is access to the NCIC pool right down the road and we went there a lot during our stay and enjoyed the pool area bar :) There were plenty of towels for us to use for the pool and beach, and the property was stocked well with kitchen items, beach chairs, games and puzzles and the 2 carts that come with the house were great. The most difficult part of our stay was the communication with Tortuga property management which we found to be a struggle before and during our stay. It didn't ruin anything for us by any means, but as a rental property owner myself, I have high standards for property management communication. Multiple texts with questions went unanswered during our stay, emails never responded to, and they never did a walk through at checkout or took us to our water taxi, as we had planned. We ended up just having to take ourselves and leave the golf carts at the dock when we didn't know what else to do. All in all, it was a wonderful first trip to NCI, and we would definitely go back !! I love the island and everything it has to offer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home
Great place to spend time with family and friends.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

J R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
Great house close walk to sunset beach and the nature preserve. Large open spaces. Covered pool area was a dream.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

4/10 Poor

Katherine R.

Beautiful Island, Beautiful House!
North Captiva is very remote but beautiful. The beach is absolutely amazing! We loved fishing in the Gulf and seeing the dolphins and pelicans. Island restaurants are great and the people at Boats and Fun were wonderful and so helpful. The house itself is beautiful but we had many issues with it. The water pressure is horrible, coffee machine takes forever to brew, washer and dryer are don’t work well at all. Advertisement said living room couches were sleeper sofas, but upon arrival, we realized they weren’t (so we had guests that had no bed for one night). We had to ask for the 2nd golf cart and propane for the grill. We had someone get injured on a chair that broke and the property manager didn’t handle that situation well. The property manager also never met us upon arrival to help with luggage, so we took matters into our own hands to get everything to the house. When we contacted the management company about the issues we were having and they threatened to kick us out (multiple times). We were visiting with family who we haven’t seen in over a year due to COVID and 5 children (ages 10-14) and most of us were out of state so it’s not like leaving was an option for us. They ended up giving us 1 night refund for our issues, which was appreciated. We made the best out of the situation and had a wonderful time together as a family. The issues we had with the property management company was just super disappointing. We use VRBO often for our trips and this was the first time we’ve had a bad experience...
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anna W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We are obsessed with North Captiva!!!
I found this place and booked it for a long weekend and much to my surprise, you have to take a boat to get there!! I was a little overwhelmed by the logistics of the trip but after a little bit of research and talking to Laurie on the phone, everything came together. The ferry ride over started the trip with a lot of excitement, and Duncan met us at the boat to help us with all of our stuff. The house was perfect!! We LOVED the downstairs, how all of the bedrooms were on the middle level, and the upstairs is insanely huge. This house truly has everything you need. The decks are amazing, especially the top one!! There were a few things that weren’t perfect - there were two missing smoke detectors (we did not have any issues), the kitchen fridge didn’t close properly (not a formal issue, just had some condensation on the inside of the fridge), the hot tub isn’t actually a hot tub...meaning you can’t heat that part up only, and the washer was off balance so it had a really hard time keeping up with the many loads of towels. These things were small compared to the insanely wonderful experience we had. We can’t wait to visit again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jackie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best vacation ever!
We loved everything about North Captiva and this house! We're already planning our next trip!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2021