Location: Captiva Island, Florida South West, Florida, USA (South Seas Resort - Captiva Island) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
Keywords: House, Gulf-front
Beach home is located on gorgeous, secluded, Gulf of Mexico beach within luxurious South Seas Island Resort on Captiva Island. South Seas Island Resort was selected by Parents Magazine in 2010 as the #3 family beach resort in the U.S. and Caribbean. South Seas was ranked as the #1 family-friendly beach resort in the U.S. See additional pictures link below at "Links to more information" (just above "Map and Owner's Profile").
The village of Captiva is a short walk, offering numerous shops and fine restaurants. A list of recommended restaurants will be provided upon request.
The home is directly on the Gulf of Mexico, with a pool between the house and the beach. The pool is about 75 ft. from the house, and the beach is just steps from the pool. There are spectacular, unobstructed Gulf/beach views from the large screened porch, living room, dining room, kitchen, and master bedroom. The house has recently been refurbished with a new kitchen, new tile floor, new furniture and window treatments.
It offers plenty of space for an entire family: three bedrooms, two baths, living/dining room area, full kitchen with new appliances, washer/dryer, large screened porch overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, stereo throughout. King bed in master, king bed in second bedroom, two twins in third bedroom.
South Seas Island Resort is approximately 35 miles from South Florida International Airport in Fort Myers. Captiva Island is three miles off Florida's southwest coast, and is accessed by the Sanibel Causeway which is connected to the mainland at Fort Myers.
South Seas, the top vacation destination on Florida's southwest coast, is a 330-acre tropical paradise with two-and-one-half miles of sparkling white sand, gulf beaches. There are countless stretches of world-class shelling.
* Unconfirmed rates may change without notice.
* 25% deposit required.
* Balance refundable after all charges billed.
* Rental amount payable in full 30 days before arrival.
* 50% of deposit non refundable if cancellation less than 60 days and more than 30 days before scheduled arrival; deposit completely non refundable if cancellation less than 31 days before arrival.
* Check In is 4 PM
* Check Out is 10 AM
* Early check in and late check out may be possible upon request.
* Gate pass available at security gate upon arrival. Tell guard that a pass was prepared for you. Consult owner for key arrangements.
* No pets
* No smoking
Directions from Southwest Florida International Airport (Fort Myers): Turn left out of the airport onto Daniels Parkway West. Turn left onto Summerlin Road for approximately ten miles to the Sanibel Causeway toll booth. Continue past the toll booth onto Sanibel Island. At the four-way stop (just over the bridge), turn right onto Periwinkle Way. Turn right at the end of Periwinkle onto Tarpon Bay Road. At the stop sign, turn left onto Sanibel-Captiva Road. After about seven miles, cross small bridge onto Captiva and continue on Captiva Drive for about four miles. South Seas Island Resort entrance will be on your right. Our beach home is three-fourths of a mile straight past the security gate, and is on the left side when you pull in the driveway for Beach Homes 1-5.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided : Beach towels also provided.
- Washer
- Dryer
- Covered Parking
- Beds
- King Bed (2)
- Twin/Single Bed (2)
- Child Bed (2) : 2 inflatable beds
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : 3 TVs incl. 2 flat-screens and big screen in LR
- DVD
- Shared Pool : Pool is lightly used because it is only shared with the few homes in our cluster. It is about 100 ft. from the house, between the house and the beach.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Lanai
- Gazebo
- View/Location
- Oceanfront
- Communications
- Telephone (3)
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Linens and beach towels provided. Maid Service and Babysitting available for additional charge
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Live Theatre
- Shelling
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Low Season .. $1995/wk.
Summer Season .. $2895/wk.
Mid Season .. $3495/wk.
High Season .. $4995/wk.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Gorgeous Gulf Front Beach Home on Captiva Isl. - Gulf of Mex.
Year Purchased: 1998
Property Photos
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- Front of Beach Home with Lush Tropical Vegetation - Captiva Island
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- Gulf/Beach Adjacent to Home - Captiva Island
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- Side of Beach Home - Captiva Island
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- Dining Room with Gulf/Beach View
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- Gulf/Beach Adjacent to Home at Sunset
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- Close-up of Pool Located Between House and Beach
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- Master Bedroom King Bed with Gulf/Beach View
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- Master Bathroom
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- Full Kitchen with Gulf/Beach View
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- King Bed in Second Bedroom
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- Twin Beds in Third Bedroom
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- View along the Side of the Pool Area
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- Aerial View of South Seas Island Resort (Home on Beach at top left)
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- Aerial of Captiva Island
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- Overlooking the Pool to the Rear of Beach Home (about 100 ft. away)
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- Pool/Beach/Gulf from Screened Porch (and MBr, LR, DR, and Kitchen)
Traveler Reviews (23)
PARADISE ON EARTH
Guest: Florida
(Germany)
Date of Stay: 11/16/11
Review Submitted: 12/21/11
GREAT VACATION JUST TO RELAX
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Peace & Tranquility
Guest: Jen (Illinois)
(Washington, Illinois)
Date of Stay: 07/23/11
Review Submitted: 08/07/11
We had the most wonderful week at this beach house! It was perfect for our needs. With 8 of us, our family of 6 (children ages 4-9) and my Mother and Father, we had plenty of room in this clean, comfortable beach house. The huge screened in porch is a definite plus! We enjoyed almost every breakfast and lunch out on the porch. The pool was large and we had it almost all to ourselves! The beach was gorgeous, with lots of shells and hardly any people! This was one of the quietest and relaxing vacations we have had. The beach house was so nice and it is in such a secluded, quiet area on Captiva Island, away from the busyness of Sanibel Island. But when we wanted to go to Sanibel Island for dinner, it was just a short car ride away! Two of our favorite meals were at the Green Flash on Captiva and Chip's Sanibel Steakhouse. We also took a sea life excursion cruise that we all enjoyed. It was a great hands-on experience for the kids. They got to touch puffer fish and go netting for crabs & sea horses too! Plus, we saw dolphins right off the boat! Of course we saw dolphins right off the beach at the beach house too almost every afternoon! If your looking for a quiet, relaxing vacation for the whole family, this is the place! The owner was wonderful too, very accommodating and responsive to our questions via email while we were there. Thanks for a wonderful vacation!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Perfect relaxing family vacation
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/28/11
Review Submitted: 06/14/11
We just spent a week at this fantastic property with our family of five (children aged 8-12). We were all very impressed. Of note, the furniture is new and the accommodations were more impressive in person than the pictures show. Most importantly, the owner was very easy to deal with and responsive to our needs. The sunset was the best way to cap off every day. In addition to the spectacular sunset, the dolphins showed up on our last night to bid us goodbye. The best part of this particular location on Captiva is that there were no crowds at all. It was the ultimate getaway and the least amount of stress I have felt in my adult life. We will definitely recommend this property to our friends and family.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
excellent beach house
Guest: karen
(iowa)
Date of Stay: 01/09/11
Review Submitted: 01/16/11
We loved this clean, beautiful beach house! The house was very comfortable with large sliding doors leading onto the screened porch, within view of the ocean. Beautiful quiet beach, pleasant quiet neighborhood. We would definitely recommend it for a honeymoon or for a family!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Relaxing Vaca
Guest: sun lover
(Southeast Michigan)
Date of Stay: 11/20/10
Review Submitted: 11/28/10
We stayed at this house in November - had perfect weather as is common for this time of year - gorgeous sunsets as the house faces the west and is right on the Gulf - the house is in an area of South Seas that is much quieter than down by the Mucky Duck crowds - has a great pool and cabana - wonderful, large screened-in porch too - owner very accommodating and responsive to questions
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
Great location by the beach.
Guest: Alex
(Edinburgh, UK)
Date of Stay: 06/27/09
Review Submitted: 11/21/10
We have stayed at this property more than once now, and the location is absolutley perfect: - on the South Seas property, one of a small group of beach homes, and just a short stroll to the beach, past the swimming pool (which is itself great and often with nobody in it). The fact that we've been here with family on a number of occasions now is probaly the best testimony. The owner Steve has always been most helpful.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers.
great beach vacation
Guest: Jenn
(florida)
Date of Stay: 09/02/09
Review Submitted: 11/08/10
Arrived in September with my 3 friends for a relaxing vacation - had a great time! Practically had the place to ourselves - gorgeous, flat calm beach, steps from the house. Nice large bedrooms, screened porch for sitting, but we spent most of our time on the beach! Pool right off the beach also. You can't ask for more! Can't wait to return!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
So relaxing!
Guest: Diane
(Indiana)
Date of Stay: 01/04/08
Review Submitted: 11/04/10
We stayed a month on this beautiful island and enjoyed this beautiful location. From our screened porch we could see sunsets. We were only steps away to the pool and to the beach. We could walk to some of the restaurants in Captiva (a long walk) or walk down to redfish pass. The house itself is average but the location, view and total experience are way above average! It feels very safe also as it is gated. We quickly developed our favorite restaurants on Captiva and Sanibel and always take a boat ride on Captiva Cruises. It is always hard to leave this beautiful location.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
I wish I had this view from my kitchen window!
Guest: Flavia
(Zurich/Switzerland)
Date of Stay: 07/21/07
Review Submitted: 11/03/10
We had a wonderful stay here at Captiva, the house was clean and everything was just fine. We had a small problem with something in the kitchen but in a few hours it was fixed.Very good service and help. The pool is also ok but with the beach so close we were more there. The owner is a very nice person we had good conversations via e-mail.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Ahhhhh!
Guest: Jane
(Baltimore, MD)
Date of Stay: 04/24/10
Review Submitted: 11/03/10
My husband and I rented this vacation home along with another couple, and thoroughly enjoyed it. The beach is easily accessible and beautiful, the grounds were well-maintained, and the complex was quiet. There is a feeling of privacy due to the layout of the buildings, but if you want to socialize with your neighbors that's an option, especially around the pool. The house was just as advertised - nicely appointed rooms, everything in good condition, and plenty of room to spread out. The kitchen was well-equipped. The WiFi worked fine. Even the beach equipment was in decent shape. My only suggestion would be for a little more lighting - we all like to read. Access to the bay is very easy as well - we rented kayaks and were able to put them in just across the road from the house, as the island is quite narrow at that point. Biking is also easy and safe in the area, and access to the resort (you will have to pay for tennis, etc.) is a plus. Ding Darling wildlife refuge is a little further away, but since there were more osprey than people on the bay side, along with multiple other bird species and manatees, we didn't even go there this trip. Plenty of good restaurants in Captiva, more on Sanibel. Definitely a recommendation for families, couples, groups of old friends.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
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