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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Hot tub on site
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill
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Captiva, FL
Captiva Beach
Place, Captiva Beach
3 min walk
McCarthy's Marina
Place, McCarthy's Marina
4 min walk
Jensen’s Marina
Place, Jensen’s Marina
6 min walk
Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
71 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Twin Bunk Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Shower only
Bathroom 2
Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
3BR Captiva Cottage with Hot Tub & Steps to the Beach
🏖️ Because it really, truly is — welcome to Life's a Beach, a newly decorated and refreshed beach cottage on beautiful Wightman Lane in Captiva Village that perfectly captures the joy, color, and easy magic of island living. ☀️ From the masterwork tropical garden to the covered hot tub, the skylights to the vibrant pergola-adorned outdoor spaces, Life's a Beach is a vacation home that makes you smile from the moment you arrive.
🌺 Wightman Lane is one of Captiva Island's most desirable village addresses — quiet, sandy, and lined with tropical beauty, yet steps from the warm Gulf of Mexico waters and a short stroll from the island's best dining, shopping, and outdoor adventures. The Captiva Village restaurants, the Island Store, and all the island fun are within easy walking distance. 🌴
🌿 The grounds at Life's a Beach are a true work of art — a masterfully landscaped tropical garden bursting with flowering shrubs, potted plants, soaring palms, and massive shade trees. Pergola and trellis structures painted in bright, cheerful colors frame the outdoor spaces, while dense privacy hedges create a lush green sanctuary all around. There's a large front sundeck, a picnic area, and a back deck that wraps around the house. 🌅
🛁 The private covered hot tub in the beautifully landscaped backyard is a highlight — perfect for an evening soak under the stars after a long, glorious day at the beach. A gas grill and outdoor dining table make alfresco meals an everyday pleasure.
🛏️ Three bedrooms accommodate up to 8 guests: the primary king en-suite bedroom opens via sliding doors onto the back deck and features a walk-in closet and flat-screen TV. The second bedroom has a queen bed, and the third offers a full bed with twin bunk and twin trundle — ideal for families with children. Two full bathrooms serve the home. 🌊
🏡 Inside, skylights and high ceilings bathe the living room and kitchen in natural light. The kitchen is compact but fully functional and well-equipped — a Keurig, full cookware, and everything for easy island cooking. Central A/C, WiFi, linens, beach towels, and beach chairs/umbrellas are included.
Life's a Beach truly lives up to its name: colorful, joyful, and full of life. This is the Captiva vacation cottage you'll dream about all year and return to every chance you get.
Ready to plan your stay at Life's a Beach? Use the availability and booking tools on this listing to review available dates, pricing, and reservation details through the platform.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions 🏡 How far is Life's a Beach from the beach? Life's a Beach is on Wightman Lane in Captiva Village — a quick stroll to the warm Gulf of Mexico sands.
🐾 Is Life's a Beach pet-friendly? Pet policy details may vary by stay. Please review the listing details or send a message through with any questions.
🏊 Does Life's a Beach have a private pool? Life's a Beach features a private covered hot tub in the backyard. No pool, but the Gulf beach is a short walk away.
👪 How many guests can stay at Life's a Beach? Life's a Beach sleeps up to 8 guests across 3 bedrooms (king, queen, full+twin bunk+trundle) and 2 full baths.
🚫 Is Life's a Beach a non-smoking property? Life's a Beach is a non-smoking property.
🧳 What amenities are included at Life's a Beach? Amenities include covered hot tub, gas grill, tropical garden with pergola/trellis, outdoor dining, sundeck, full kitchen, Keurig, A/C, linens, beach towels, WiFi, skylights, and beach chairs/umbrellas.
📅 How do I reserve Life's a Beach? Use the availability and booking tools on this listing to check dates, review pricing, and reserve Life's a Beach through the platform.
Policies include, but are not limited, to a 4% credit card / debit card convenience fee and $255.00 cancellation fee (plus applicable tax). You may cancel your reservation up to 120 days before arrival and your payments (excluding the reservation fee and applicable tax) will be refunded. After this date, no cancellations are allowed and no refunds will be made.
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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
About the neighborhood
Captiva
Located in Captiva, this vacation home is in the city center and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bowman's Beach and Sanibel Island Southern Beach. Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation and Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) - 64 min drive
Restaurants
The Green Flash Waterfront Restaurant - 12 min walk
The Mucky Duck - 7 min walk
Mainstay North Captiva & Barnacles Bar
The Bubble Room - 3 min walk
Mangos
Frequently asked questions
Is 3BR Captiva Cottage with Hot Tub & Steps to the Beach pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at 3BR Captiva Cottage with Hot Tub & Steps to the Beach?
As of Aug 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 3BR Captiva Cottage with Hot Tub & Steps to the Beach on Aug 19, 2026 start from $1,010, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 3BR Captiva Cottage with Hot Tub & Steps to the Beach?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 3BR Captiva Cottage with Hot Tub & Steps to the Beach?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 3BR Captiva Cottage with Hot Tub & Steps to the Beach located?
Located in the heart of Captiva, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Captiva Beach, Jungle Drums, and McCarthy's Marina. Jensen’s Marina and Captiva Chapel By the Sea are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great
Cheryl B.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
A guest from Kent, Ohio
Jul 21, 2025
Happiness on the Beach
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Good experience. Only complaint: Not much storage, bureaus, etc. Love the location.
A guest from Kent, Ohio
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Michael F.
Jan 13, 2025
A wonderful beach hideaway
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This little cottage is a great beach spot. It's clean; it has all new appliances; it has very nice new beach equipment; and central heating (which we needed due to a cold snap). The management company was very helpful and professional. Highly recommit!
Michael F.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
A guest from Miami, FL M.
Jun 21, 2025
Capriva and American Realty are stronger than ever
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Over the past 32 years I have rented exclusively with American Realty on Captiva. I have stayed in multiple residences from the most expensive to the more moderate, but they all had one thing in common. They were spotless, meticulously maintained, and supported by an outstanding management staff of Lisa, Albert and Alan, who are the top professionals on the island My current stay at Life's A Beach was extremely relaxing and restful Thank you Lisa, Albert and Alan for another perfect vacation. Five Stars plus.
A guest from Miami, FL M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Craig I.
Feb 22, 2022
Wonderful Week at Life's a Beach
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We thoroughly enjoyed our recent week in Florida. The house was lovely and better than described on your website. It's convenience to the Captiva shopping area and beach is great. The house was clean and had all the required amenities. Even though the ice maker in the frig wasn't working our call to maintenance was promptly responded to and bags of ice were quickly delivered. We would not hesitate to rent this property again. The only negative thing to say about our week was that we wish it could have been 2 weeks.
Craig I.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Maria S.
Nov 30, 2024
LISA & AMERICAN REALTY ARE THE BEST ON CAPTIVA!!!!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The best part of coming to Captiva is working with Lisa at American Realty. We've been working together for MANY years and she knows my likes and needs and always surpasses my expectations. We usually stay at another property but that property hasn't been rebuilt since the last hurricane so Lisa chose this one. It was lovely and we couldn't believe she had it ready so soon after Milton hit that entire area. She's a miracle worker. If you're visiting Captiva, you should rent from American Realty!!!!
Maria S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Cheryl B.
Aug 28, 2024
Good life at beach
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Had a wonderful time and house is so special
Cheryl B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Cheryl B.
Apr 29, 2024
Lifes a beach
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Love Captiva and Lifes a Beach. Been coming for 45 years and still coming.
Cheryl B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Douglass M.
Mar 11, 2024
Great little place
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This was a last minute rental when another condo proved to be unacceptable. We were delighted that American realty had something available. It turned out to be better than we had hoped for. It was small but very comfortable for four adults. It was clean and well equipped and very convenient. It had plenty of space to park two cars and despite being surrounded by other buildings it was very private and quiet. The address in this review says AL. It should be IA for Iowa
Douglass M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Cheryl B.
Aug 29, 2023
Life’s a beach
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great house
Cheryl B.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
A guest from Basehor, KS
Aug 12, 2022
Good vacation on Captiva Island!
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The house was very comfortable for my family. Access to the beach was very good. The bedding linens need improvement. The pillows and bed spreads had a very unpleasant body odor. The sheets are tissue paper thin and need replacement.
A guest from Basehor, KS
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Vernon B.
Jul 12, 2022
Life's a Beach
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Captiva is always a great experience with great food.
Vernon B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Ralph P.
May 24, 2022
Excellent vacation rental
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had an excellent stay and found the cottage very comfortable, clean and efficient with nice privacy in spite of the closeness of adjacent houses. The beach was just a couple of minutes away. Would rent this home again anytime. The sliding kitchen door needs repair as it sticks and comes off the track.
Ralph P.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Theresa or Jim J.
May 19, 2022
Island Paradise Vacation
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Life's a Beach was a delightful place to unwind in this season of life. It is close in proximity to so many activities. With it being a cooler week, we were able to enjoy canoeing at Myakka State Park (alligators swimming just feet away), kayaking at Ding Darling Wildlife Preserve, Captiva Sunset Cruise (spotted many dolphins playing), as well as a historical walking tour of Captiva. There are so many things to do and the location of this place is unbeatable, with several restaurants within a five minute walk (live music and great food). Life's a Beach is just steps away from the beautiful beach, where we enjoyed shelling, watching sunsets and soaking up the sun (on the warm days). If anything came up, there was an immediate response from the company. Caleb and Stephanie were great hosts and also a delight to meet!
We had a wonderful stay at Life’s A Beach. The number one benefit was where the cottage is located. It’s steps from town and about a one minute walk to beach, which is right at the end of the road.
I would recommend this cottage to anyone who wants to be right where the action is in beautiful Captiva!
Monsie Hobbs
Franziska H.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Janessa V.
Apr 5, 2022
Another Great Stay!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This was our third stay at Life's A Beach and we had an excellent time once again. We had an issue with a neighbouring property and the management company was great to deal with. One improvement I would make it to replace the back sliding door. It's a real pain! But obviously a very minor thing.You are 10 houses from the beach and very close to town. We walked all over and didn't use our car once. Bliss.
Sunsets were amazing! Location was phenomenal! Hot tub was awesome! Front patio was great! Beach chairs and wagon were excellent!
A few helpful needs: one board on picnic table needs fixin.’ More hooks in bedrooms and at hot tub would be helpful. A small, select set of spices would enhance the experience.
Kathy E.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Cheryl B.
Mar 3, 2022
Life’s a beach
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Very nice comfortable stay
Very good location and a cute little cottage.
Rental agency was great.
alice g.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Steve A.
Jan 4, 2022
Life's a Beach
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Wonderful time at an idyllic vacation spot. Really like the kitchen updates. Master bath needs some work still but an overall wonderful time.
Steve A.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Caleb B.
Dec 13, 2021
Relax by the beach all day!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
WOW! What an amazing stay! It was perfect for my family. A short walk to watch the sunrise every morning with your coffee then a short walk to the beach to relax, read, shell hunt, grab a cocktail and apps and walk along the beach. The home is in a absolute perfect location on Captiva. I love the many options of restaurants within walking distance ( Key Lime Bistro is my favorite). The hot tub to relax in at night is fantastic and the center island in the kitchen to conversate around about the plans for the next day is great. I will come back year after year! Thank you for being a great host!
Caleb B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Debbie W.
Nov 3, 2021
Life's a Beach is the Bomb!!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This rental was a beautiful surprise. I knew from the map we would have a great location. But to actually be here and walk in a few minutes to dinner, to the general store, to the beach was so convenient! I definitely got my steps in to allow for the extra hand-dipped ice cream, or the dinner and margaritas. The house was immaculate and perfect for our group! Sunny and bright during the day. Lots of lighting during the evening. Would stay here again in a heartbeat! And I highly recommend this location and house!!
Debbie W.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
David K.
Oct 12, 2021
Great Time in Captiva
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Need anti-slip pads in the tub. Sliding door is very hard to open.The vacation at Life’s a Beach is very relaxing, excellent location to eating, drinking, shopping and an incredible beach. We would not trade this for anywhere else.
David K.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Haley B.
Jun 7, 2021
Family Vacation
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We stayed for a week at Life’s a Beach with family including 6 adults and 3 young children. Location was great for access to shops, food, beach, etc. The house was clean and had amenities as indicated on the website. We have an awesome stay and would absolutely stay here again. Property is very pretty and the pictures don’t really do it justice. Outdoor shower was a life saver for keeping sand out of the house and the hot tub was a wonderful place to relax after the kids went to bed - albeit, it did take a few hours for the tub to get hot before our first use. We did have a brief issue with the door lock, but it was fixed quickly and without question. Would recommend to anyone.