Location: Captiva Island, Florida South West, Florida, USA (Fort Myers Inter. Airport is 38 miles or 1hr from Captiva) View Map
Accommodations: Cottage, 3 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6)
Keywords: Cottage
Come visit paradise. 'Life's a Beach,' our ground level lovely cottage is nestled in our beautiful lush gardens .Located on a small private lane in the heart of Captiva Island walk to private beach and village in just 5 minutes.. Relax in your private hot tub, enjoy the outdoor dinning and lounging areas. Relax island style guaranteed. Just steps to Captiva's beautiful and famous shelling beaches and historic village. Enjoy nightly beach front sunsets awardwinning dining or shop the many unique stores and galleries.
Enjoy the warm gulf waters, restaurants, shops, galleries. Huge variety of activities are available on the island. Fishing, boating, boat charter, out island tours, sunset, dolphin, wildlife cruises. Bird watching, canoe and kayak thru the back bay, bike, golf, parasail, skate, shelling, Jet ski, marina.
~Air Conditioning ~Bath Linens ~Stove and Oven ~Blender ~Beach umbrella ~Beach Chairs ~2 Cable TVs ~Phone ~Ceiling Fans ~Outside dinning ~Microwave ~Coffee Maker ~Iron ~Games for Kids ~VCR/DVD ~Hot Tub ~Heating ~Porch ~Refrigerator ~Toaster ~Ironing Board ~Toys for Kids ~Alarm Clock ~On Street Parking ~Bed Linens ~Gas Grill ~Ice Maker ~Washer ~Dryer ~Beach Towels ~Portable Radio ~Radio
Activities:
~Beachcombing ~Marina ~Boating ~Parasailing ~Deep Sea Fishing ~Tennis ~Beaches ~Surfing ~Sailing ~Canoeing ~Pier Fishing ~Biking ~Groceries ~Swimming ~Yachting ~Kayaking ~Fly Fishing ~Water Park ~Restaurants ~Snorkeling ~Wind Surfing ~Jet Skiing ~Golfing
Area: Our 'Life' a Beach' is just steps to the beach, restaurants and galleries. 10 minute drive to Sanibel Island village were you find an additional variety of restaurants, shops, galleries, gourmet groceries, waterfront restaurants and entertainment. Famous Ding Darling preserve, Tarpon Bay recreation area, shell museum, Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation and many nature trails and tours are available. Over 50 miles of safe bike lanes on Sanibel. Bike rental.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : AC in every room
- Linens Provided : all bath/kitchen linens and beach towels
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking : Parking on site for 2 cars
- Beds
- Queen Bed : Queen size in master
- Twin/Single Bed (4) : 2 twin beds in 2 bedrooms each.Can be put together to make one king size bed
- Crib : Can provide a crib if needed
- Entertainment
- Private Hot Tub : Large Hot Tub for 6 adults,private to the cottage,covered
- Cable/Satellite TV (2) : Bed room/living room
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : fully equipped
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator : full size with ice maker
- Dishwasher : full size
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : next to dining area
- Deck/Patio : outside garden view dining for 6
- Lanai : relax and lounge in private garden
- Communications
- Telephone : cordless in living and bed room room
- Free Long Distance : FREE long distance
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : available
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : $150 pet fee
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations) : upon request we can install a ramp
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations) : ground level home all floors even,no door steps
- Kid Friendly : kids are welcome,toys and beach gear available
- Smoking Not Allowed : absolutly NO smoking
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- World famous Ding Darling natural preserve just 10 minutes away Sanibel brand new Rec Center 10 minutes
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Dec 16-Apr 30: $2600/week
May 01-Dec 15: $1600/week
Monthly rental available.
Booking fee $55
Tax is 11%.
Pet fee $150
Departure cleaning included.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1998
Why the Owner Chose Captiva Island
Captiva is the most beautiful tropical island in the US
The Unique Benefits at this Cottage
The one thing all our quests comment on is that they feel like they have left reality and stress behind and truly felt like living in paradise for a while. Leave all your worries on the mainland and enjoy our beautiful island and our relaxing cottage.
Owner's Map of Captiva Island
We fell in love with Captiva after a short visit to the gulf coast in 1998. We had just build a vacation home in Breckenridge, Colorado but after finding Captiva we decided that we love the warm weather and the beautiful beach more more than the cold. We quickly sold the mountain property and purchased our lovely Life's a Beach cottage located in the heart of the island. We have never regretted buying the cottage and love to spend as much time as possible in Captiva. This island is a wonderful place and the beaches and sunsets magnificent.
We are sure you will fall in love with Captiva and Life's a Beach too.
Property Photos
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- Welcome to Life's a Beach Cottage - Captiva Island, Florida Vacation Cottage Near Beach, Restaurants & Galleries
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- Front deck/entry - Captiva Island, Florida Vacation Cottage Near Beach, Restaurants & Galleries
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- Front deck - Captiva Island, Florida Vacation Cottage Near Beach, Restaurants & Galleries
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- private lane to beach
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- Living room
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- kitchen
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- kitchen/dishwasher
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- Master
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- master bath
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- Guest room 1
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- Guest room 2
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- Back porch/dining
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- Private spa
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- Useppa Island just 50 minute boat ride from Captiva
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- beach
Traveler Reviews (9)
Captiva Vacation
Guest: Bluenoser
(Nova Scotia)
Date of Stay: 10/11/11
Review Submitted: 10/31/11
Had a great week at Life's a Beach! Cottage was cute and cozy with accurate web description. Had everything that we needed for a one week stay including beach towels, well working appliances, bbq, great front deck with Adirondack chairs and a three minute walk to a superb beach. Back deck was a little slick and shady but the trees and foliage was trimmed at the end of the week and this allowed the deck to dry out and and the backyard to see some sun. We didn't use the hot tub. Did lots of biking (had no problem biking to Sanibel where there are miles of bike trails), enjoyed shelling, sunning and relaxing. We had a car, but did not need one.The friendly town of Captiva was literally at the end of the lane. Christine was great for a quick response to all our questions!:) Would definitely like to return!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Relaxing and Rejuvenating!
Guest: Michelle M.
(Plymouth, Michigan)
Date of Stay: 05/11/11
Review Submitted: 07/17/11
Life's a Beach is a fantastically casual and convenient little cottage perfectly located between the beach, stores, American Realty (the property manager) and several great local restaurants. No need for a car! The sunsets from the beach are breathtaking, and seeing the dolphins swim by from the beach is a sight not soon to be forgotten. And the shelling, WOW! The backyard is almost completely private due to the beautiful mature foliage, and a perfect shady retreat after a day in the sunshine and heat of Captiva. We already booked our stay for next year-and cannot wait to return to Life'a Beach.
Owner response:Thank you Michelle we are looking forward to accommodate you again at our lovely Life's a Beach cottage.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway.
What a wonderful week.
Guest: Jim
(Savannah, GA)
Date of Stay: 05/28/11
Review Submitted: 06/07/11
We could not have enjoyed Life's a Beach more. It's clean, comfortable, well provisioned, and wonderfully walkable to nearby restaurants, shops, water-related activities, and, of course, Captiva's beautiful beach and sunsets. You'll need the car only for going to Sanibel for an occasional meal, a movie on a rainy day, or renting a kayak at the Ding Darling reserve. Life's a Beach is the perfect, laid back island getaway.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Best location,close to beach
Guest: chaka
(Switzerland)
Date of Stay: 06/05/10
Review Submitted: 05/31/11
I love Captiva,love the cottage,love the beach. Very peaceful and relaxing. The cottage was perfect,everything I needed was available and great interior. The walk to beach down Wightman lane is very beautiful and tropical. I have been to Life's a Beach many times and will be back for sure,its the perfect get away for me.
Owner response:Thank you We have many returning guests and this is the best testimony of how happy our guests are with the Life's a Beach cottage and its convenient location .
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, girls getaway, families with young children.
Life's A Beach
Guest: Judy
(Maryland)
Date of Stay: 05/01/11
Review Submitted: 05/20/11
Our stay at Life's a Beach was delightful! The location made it very convenient to walk to the beach, the market, restaurants or just to sightsee around town. The house itself was delightful with a nice deck and hot tub. We will definitely come back!
Owner response:Thank you Judy we are happy you enjoyed the location and the large hot tub.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
family paradise
Guest: Happy Dad
(Kansas)
Date of Stay: 03/19/11
Review Submitted: 04/02/11
My 19 year old daughter stated our only problem with "Life's a Beach" perfectly: "You expect us to leave this place?" It was a perfecly relaxing week for our active family of 6 (kids ages12-19). Even on spring break the beach 200 yds down the lane was not crowded. We walked 300 yds to the east to watch the sunrise over Pine Island Sound, and 200 yds to the west to watch beautiful sunsets over the gulf. We spent 2-3 hours twice a day at the beach shelling, kayaking, body surfing, tossing the frisbee and football, playing in the sand or just reading. It was great being so close so our kids could walk back to the house or down to the beach by themselves. The house it self was great. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, island decor, modern kitchen, 2 TVs with VCR/DVD player for lazy afternoon and NCAA basketball tourney). Front and back deck secluded with lush topical plants. We especially appreciated the big hot tub, outdoor shower, beach chairs and toys, and washer/ dryer (less dirty clothes on return home). Captiva itself is very bike and pedesrtian friendly. We brought bikes and rented a scooter. Captiva has light traffic and Sanibel 3 miles away has 20 miles of dedicated bike paths. We went canoeing at Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge, rode bikes 10 miles to the most extensive shell museum in the world, ate lunches out and saved money by cooking breakfast and supper in. Within walking distance are famous restaurants (Bubble Room, Mucky Duck). Souvneirs, beach gear, 2 groceries (we stocked up before we hit the island) and Starbucks within walking distance. Also can recommend YOLO sports 1 block away where we parasailed, rented scooter and all sorts of water toys, bikes, etc are available. We'll be back. It was definitely worth the 1460 mile 24 hour drive from Kansas.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Wonderful Cottage Near the Beach
Guest: Thomas R.
(Chagrin Falls, Ohio USA)
Date of Stay: 01/01/11
Review Submitted: 03/29/11
My wife and I have stayed at "Life's a Beach" several times in the past few years and love the place. When we go back it feels just like our home. It is beautifully decorated, perfectly located and has everything you need to be comfortable. Every time we stayed there it was for a month and we have always had a great time. Most of the time we were able to get around by just walking or biking. The beach is just down at the end of a wonderful beach road and the village of Captiva is right there. Great restaurants with music at lunch and dinner, a general store, post office, galleries and shops. The house has three bedrooms so we have been able to have our children and grandchildren with us for parts of our stays. The hot tub is a favorite of all and the outdoor decks are where we spent most of our time when not at the beach. I highly recommend "Life's a Beach".
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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