Charming House, 100 Yards to Private Beach & New, Kid Friendly Pool

• Terrific holiday

  Terrific holiday

  • Guest wendi v.
  • Date of stay 02/09/13
  • Review Submitted 02/25/13
  Our multi generational family just spent 2 glorious weeks on Captiva Island at Baybarlyn. Captiva has changed a lot in the years since we were last there with many big mansions. However, Baybarlyn, tucked in behind a nice hedge across from the ocean, is a delightful mix of old Captiva and new. Spotlessly clean the house, as my son in law said "is a real party house" It could hold a crowd! The kitchen had everything anyone could want (including enough dishes for that party!). The beds were all comfy with nice linens. The pool area is the best!. Designed with kids in mind, and lots of chairs and tables all around it. Numerous beach/pool toys are provided. A few steps across the road leads to a beautiful beach with chairs and umbrellas provided where you can enjoy the gorgeous sunsets. However, they are easily seen from the front porch. A couple of minor issues were quickly handled by Royal Shell, the onsite maintenance people. While it may not be one of the mansions, Baybarlyn is a special house with Captiva history and makes for a great holiday. Would return and recommend. (one thing I would also recommend it locking your car doors while parked in the yard. We were blase and lost 2 GPS systems on our last night!)

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• Fantastic house on beautiful, relaxing Captiva Island

  Fantastic house on beautiful, relaxing Captiva Island

  • Guest Jeff & Kate
  • Date of stay 11/18/12
  • Review Submitted 12/07/12
  House is terrific and in a perfect location. Located across the street from the beach and Gulf of Mexico with a great pool in the backyard. House amenities were more than adequate and the kitchen is very well stocked. Myself and family (8 total) had an excellent vacation and really enjoyed the house.

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, families with teenagers, sightseeing, families with young children.

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• CAPTIVAted by Baybarlyn

  CAPTIVAted by Baybarlyn

  • Guest Teekren
  • Date of stay 07/23/11
  • Review Submitted 10/07/11
  I have had the great privilege of spending my summer vacation time in this house for the past several years, and I must say that if you’re looking for an idyllic beach hideout, look no further. This is one of the last remaining original beach houses on the island, and it is clear that this house is well loved. A few of the walls have been hand-painted (the beach scene in the downstairs bathroom is amazing!), and the house is filled with numerous shells and beach knickknacks that the owners have collected over the years. It’s a charming, peaceful place that embodies the words “relaxation” and “vacation.” Although it’s one of the older homes on Captiva, Baybarlyn is by no means lacking in amenities. The kitchen has been upgraded and is fully equipped for all of your cooking ventures. The swimming pool is a fantastic new addition, and families with children will love the kid-friendly wading end of the pool. If you can’t miss your favorite TV show, no problem: there are several TVs (complete with DVD players) located throughout the house. And if you absolutely must do work while you’re on vacation, connecting to the World Wide Web is a cinch thanks to the high-speed wireless internet. Baybarlyn is delightfully spacious and can easily accommodate a large group of people, but if you’d like to break away from the crowd, you have only to walk outside and onto the short private path that leads to a gorgeous beach featuring some of the best shelling in the world. It is also a leisurely stroll away from the peaceful Pine Island Sound, where you can relax and watch boats float by on their way to and from the marina. You might even spot a manatee lounging in the quiet waters. Baybarlyn’s location on the island is perfect: It’s within walking/biking distance of the shops and restaurants in Captiva Proper, but it’s far enough away from the “town hub” to feel exotic and isolated. This house’s placement allows you to make your vacation whatever you want it to be, whether you desire adventure or relaxation. It is an ideal place to stay whether you’re a couple looking to spend a romantic week together or a large family with big beach holiday dreams. A sign that hangs above the formal dining table says it all: “Life is good at the beach.” Life IS good at the beach -- and it’s better at Baybarlyn.

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.

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January and February have low rates
March and the 2nd half of December have high rate
April and May-mid December have middle rates
The Thanksgiving weekend is slightly more then our low rates
We Rent Saturday to Saturday only, due to Florida Rental Laws

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.