Perfect Home, Great Location, Great Owner

Guest: Mtn Biker (Western Ma)
Date of Stay: 10/25/11 Review Submitted: 10/29/11

This was a perfect vacation. The location is the best on the Island. You park your car and forget about everything for the week. We beached, walked, rode bikes and had a great time. After you are done for the day what a great home to come back to and hang out. The home is laid out beautiful. Open concept very spacious. The flowers, trees and all plantings at the house and the neighorhood are something to enjoy. I highly recommend you stay at Bobs home. Very gracious gentleman, a joy to talk to. The folks right down to the man taking care of the property were fun to meet and talk to. Already looking forward to next year.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.

Fourth visit

Guest: Sanibelbound (Newton, MA USA)
Date of Stay: 05/28/11 Review Submitted: 06/14/11

This was our third stay at this lovely house on Captiva. I booked it for the same time next year before we even left. The house is perfect for a small family and close to everything so there's no need to drive anywhere. We highly recommend staying here and will probably keep coming back until the child becomes a teenager and doesn't want to be seen on the same island with us! Seriously though, this is a great place to stay and has all the ammenities. Thanks a million Bob! We'll be back in 2012! Eric, Marilyn, Will, Amber and Keira

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

Guest: From Our Guest Book (-)
Date of Stay: 01/01/10 Review Submitted: 10/26/10

We went back to Sunset Captiva this year and stayed in a unit nearby the pool.  Our interest in that unit stemmed from the fact our good friends, who live in another state, were staying there the week prior and we could overlap with them for a visit.  Additionally, we were enticed by the fact it is near the pool and might obviate the need for us to accompany each child back and forth to the house every time they forgot something they felt they needed/wanted.  Finally, with that proximity to the pool and beach, I thought $2500 seemed like a pretty good deal. Well, there is no doubt that we made a mistake.  The house is apparently a full time rental and lacks the charm and comfort of yours which is clearly a much loved second home.  Further, you have clearly gone out of your way to make guests comfortable by providing information, supplies (our unit lacked what I would have thought would be basics from beach towels to toilet paper), and a general welcoming feeling.  Additionally, it does not benefit from the good light that yours does; it's main living area really only has windows on the south side, and not even much of that light gets into the house because of the screen porch that is also on that side.  This was a big issue, given that the weather drove us inside a couple of days, but even when the weather was good, it still made it a bummer to be in the house the limited times that we were.  Further, the sun porch off the 3rd floor is very small and completely shaded by thick trees. Anyway, my point isn't to bash that unit, but just to say thank you again for sharing your lovely home with us last year.  As convenient as the pool was and as nice as it was to not have to move out of one unit and into another when our friends left, I would have enjoyed our trip much more if we had stayed in your unit again.  It is not only a superior layout, but it is in great shape and exudes hospitality, thoughtfulness, and convenience.  Thank you! Hoping you and your family are well.

Recommended for:

Guest: From Our Guest Book (-)
Date of Stay: 07/01/10 Review Submitted: 10/12/10

Not only did we find Captiva wonderful, we also fell in love with the house. Every thing here was mirrored in our own home. This home was definitely a home away from home. Thank you for making our summer vacation even more special.

Recommended for:

Guest: From Our Guest Book (-)
Date of Stay: 04/01/10 Review Submitted: 10/12/10

Thanks for opening your lovely home! We so enjoyed the orchids and the orange tree. You provide so much comfort and functionality in this home. We could always find more than we needed. We love your library, too! This house is much more than a rental, and we have a feeling the renters are some pretty special people. Thanks again!

Recommended for:

Guest: Phil (-)
Date of Stay: 08/01/10 Review Submitted: 09/13/10

Hi Robert, We're back in France and I'm back to office this morning. I wanted to tell you it was a real pleasure to rent your house in Captiva. We started watching some of our videos and pictures yesterday evening and we realized how great it was. Last sunset on thursday was extraodinary (the light was amazing). If you want to travel to France, please don't hesitate and if you wish to stay in or near Paris, let me know so that I can help you in anyway. Once more thanks for all. Regards Phil

Recommended for:

Guest: From Our Guest Book (-)
Date of Stay: 01/01/10 Review Submitted: 05/26/10

Third year @ Captiva! It was great! We saw tons of birds and Manatees at Jensen’s. We saw Lucky Stiff at the community playhouse. The best restaurants were the Mucky Duck, R.C. Otters, and the Green Flash. We spent everyday at the pool or the beach. We rented bikes and rode everywhere. Orchids were beautiful and the fruit was delicious. The library was very nice and had great DVDs. On Easter we were able to go to the church down the road. Overall we had a great time and lots of fun! Thanks so much! P.S. We also went to the wildlife refuge!

Recommended for:

Guest: From Our Guest Book (-)
Date of Stay: 01/01/10 Review Submitted: 05/26/10

What a perfect location and house for our week of relaxation and fun. The weather was lovely every day and we enjoyed meeting our fellow vacationers and residents at the pool and during on-the-beach soccer games at sunset. Thank you for sharing your house with us! P.S. The jet skiing was a huge hit!

Recommended for:

Guest: From Our Guest Book (-)
Date of Stay: 01/01/10 Review Submitted: 05/26/10

Thank you so very much for having us in your beautiful home. Tyler learned to swim in the pool, played until he fell in the bed and cried when we started packing. We plan to come again. Thanks again for providing so much. Lots of love!

Recommended for:

Guest: From Our Guest Book (-)
Date of Stay: 01/01/10 Review Submitted: 05/26/10

Most enjoyable and relaxing vacation in years! Thank you so very much for providing such a beautiful home and small details (towels, games for the children - internet- what a blessing to keep in touch with friends and family!). Hope to come back next year…thank you once again. We will recommend you to everyone I know. ***** 5 stars!!

Recommended for: