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3BR Captiva Village Retreat with Private Pool & Spa, Steps to the Beach

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Beach nearby
Exterior
A heated pool
Smart TV, DVD player, books
Property grounds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Captiva, FL
  • Place, Captiva Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Jensen’s Marina
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, McCarthy's Marina
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪65 min drive‬

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About the area

Captiva

A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of Captiva, steps from Captiva Beach and 2 minutes by foot from Jensen’s Marina. .This vacation home is 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Sanibel Island Southern Beach and 14.7 mi (23.7 km) from Sanibel Island Lighthouse.

What's nearby

  • Captiva Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Captiva Chapel By the Sea - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Jensen’s Marina - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • McCarthy's Marina - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Alison Hagerup Beach Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Green Flash Waterfront Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • Mangos
  • Mainstay North Captiva & Barnacles Bar
  • ‪The Shipyard - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

3BR Captiva Village Retreat with Private Pool & Spa, Steps to the Beach

NEW POOL ! ! !

This 3 bedroom plus study Beach Cottage style home decorated with the nautical flare of Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard is sure to delight the most discriminating guest. Located very near the beach in Captiva's Village, breezy porches offer a serene place to relax with a book or dine al fresco. Custom design elements and architectural enhancements add interesting detail to every room.

Spend your days on the beach, then walk to the Mucky Duck for live music, a sunset drink, or dinner in Captiva. Rent a boat at the Marina or arrange a guided fishing expedition. Sanibel is just a short drive away, with its shops, restaurants, bike paths, and amazing shelling. Enjoy the Ding Darling Wildlife Preserve, where you can sea kayak through mangrove islands and view rare birds and other wildlife. Much of Sanibel/Captiva is a wildlife preserve; this paradise is yours to explore.

By The Sea is the perfect vacation home for active families, reunions of friends, or a weekend getaway. Especially suited to adult guests, who will appreciate the unique decor and attention to detail. Visitors will enjoy the relaxed pace, and low-key style of Captiva. The soft sands and warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico are less than 1 block away. Walk to McCarthy's or Jensen Marina, where you can arrange ocean cruises, wildlife viewing, dolphin/whale watching trips, and deep-sea fishing. Beautiful sunsets are only steps from your door - the highlight of each great day and the beginning of a peaceful Captiva evening.

By The Sea den area was changed to a queen bed. There is now a bedroom with a king bed, a bedroom with twins, and a bedroom with a queen bed. There are two full bathrooms.

Two berth-type child beds are in the study. These are narrower than twin beds but well suited to children, teens, or young adults.


All reservations/cancellations are subject to the terms and conditions (policies) of the American Realty Rental Agreement once the reservation is booked thru 3rd party platforms.

Policies include but are not limited to credit card/debit card convenience fees and cancellation fees.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
This smoke-free vacation home features books, games, and ecotours nearby. Recreational activities include snorkeling nearby, sailing nearby, and scuba diving nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Property is also known as

By The Sea 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath House
By The Sea 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath House Captiva
By The Sea 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath House Private vacation home
2485-160794

3BR Captiva Village Retreat with Private Pool & Spa, Steps to the Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bret H., Houston, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
GREAT place! Walk to everything and the it was really quiet and private...
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Colin L.

Liked: Cleanliness
AC was noisy in master bedroom Pool was a welcome addition as we had stayed at this property many times in the past without one.Fabulous island location and would return in a heartbeat
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Thoroughly enjoyed our week. The house is well appointed and a short walk to the beach, restaurants, and the general store. The pool was a refreshing cool down after the beach and fishing. Would definitely stay again and highly recommend to anyone wanting a relaxing stay on Captiva Island.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Captiva-ted!!!

Perfect location with the beach, restaurant, and shops just a few steps away! The kitchen was well stocked with lots of utensils and cookware. The bathrooms could use some TLC, but overall it was a very comfortable house for our family. Perfect getaway in Captiva!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hillary L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceeded Expectations

Beautiful property in a perfect location. Seconds from the beach. Private pool in the backyard was great. Comfortable accommodations. Location is a short walk to the village of Captiva. We enjoyed area restaurants, bike ride in the nature preserve, parasailing, and soaking up the sun at the beach and pool. Also rented a golf cart which added to the whole experience. Highly recommend this wonderful property.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

vincent m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Loved it all , location , decor , amenities. Beautiful weather didn’t hurt either. Definitely will be back !
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming house and place

The house was great. Clean and well equipped. A block from the beach. Loved the screen porch. We would go back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful two weeks.

My wife, son and his girlfriend stayed here for two weeks. It's a great location - close to the beach and close to the restaurants and shops in town - easy walking distance to both. And yet the neighborhood itself is very quiet. The house was adequately equipped with cleaning supplies when we arrived and clean. And the interior decorating is very cool. The house is ideal for a family with two small kids. If you had more kids or guests it might be a little tight as the other people would have to sleep on the pull out couch which is not ideal. Overall it is a great place. I would definitely stay here again next time we go.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house close to beach

I recently stayed at this property with my husband and two small children and the house was perfect. It is really a beautiful and fun place to stay in a great location only a very short walk from the beach and restaurants/shops. The house was private and the closest beach never crowded.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020