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4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 83200 sq ft

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Captiva Island, FL

Jensen’s Marina3 min walk
Captiva Beach6 min walk
Captiva Chapel By the Sea7 min walk
Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)63 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

The place was great - thank you

Shad W.

Jul 31, 2022

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Master Suite

1 King Bed

The 'Kids' Room

2 Twin Beds

The "Safari" Room

1 King Bed

The Seafoam Room

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

BEAUTIFUL BAY HOUSE- RENT NOW FOR FALL 2022

Welcome to Gearing Down! Enjoy a Captiva Island vacation home in luxury. Boasting an expansive floor plan with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms that sleeps 8 comfortably, Gearing Down is a desirable bayside home. Witness breathtaking sunrises from the covered lanai overlooking the private dock. Enjoy the peaceful serenity swept in by the cool gulf breeze in the private pool or hot tub.

On the first living level you’ll find a modern kitchen complete with bar style seating at the center island and a breakfast nook overlooking the bay. Adorned with artwork and the necessary amenities this first level is home to a formal dining table to seat 8, vast living room space, 2 bedrooms with king and queen size beds and 2 full bathrooms.

The master suite, located on the uppermost level, is furnished with a king size bed and private his and her bathroom complete with shower and garden tub Jacuzzi. Roll out of bed and soak in the sun’s rays on the master suite balcony while overlooking the bay. Adjacent to the master suite is the 4th guest room fitted with 2 twin size beds.

Gearing Down is centrally located to the Village of Captiva. The island’s restaurants, rental stores and retail shops are all within walking distance. A short walk through the village takes you to the beach where you can experience the postcard-worthy Captiva Island sunsets.

Contact Gearing Down today to book your next stay at one of Captiva Island’s most desirable vacation homes.

NOTES:
No special events permitted at this property.
NO PETS allowed.
Rental week is Saturday to Saturday.
Check in 4:00 p.m. / Check out 10:00 a.m.
Refundable security deposit of $1,500.00
20% down holds reserved week(s). Everything furnished except soap, paper goods, and food. 20% due 10 days after verbal confirmation of date(s) is received. 11-1/2% Florida Sales Tax added to purchase.

Keywords: House, Gearing Down, Captiva Bayfront, Captiva house with private dock and pool, Captiva village, Unobstructed bay views, Sleeps 8, Private Home, Screened Lanai, Spa, Private Location, Walkable distance to restaurants and beach, Sundecks, Waterfront Home, Fishing, Boat Access

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Do NOT park on the Lawn. There is a Sprinkler System $200.00 Charge

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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

About the neighborhood

Captiva

Located in Captiva, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum and Sanibel Historical Village and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Captiva Chapel By the Sea and Sanibel Historical Museum and Village. Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation and Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking, and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

Captiva Island, FL

What's nearby

Jensen’s Marina - 3 min walk
Captiva Beach - 6 min walk
Captiva Chapel By the Sea - 7 min walk
Bowman's Beach - 10 min drive
Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 17 min drive

Getting around

Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Mucky Duck - ‬6 min walk
‪RC Otter's Island Eats - ‬3 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
‪Crow’s Nest Steakhouse - ‬3 min drive
Mango's

Frequently asked questions

Is BEAUTIFUL BAY HOUSE- RENT NOW FOR FALL 2022 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at BEAUTIFUL BAY HOUSE- RENT NOW FOR FALL 2022?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BEAUTIFUL BAY HOUSE- RENT NOW FOR FALL 2022?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is BEAUTIFUL BAY HOUSE- RENT NOW FOR FALL 2022 located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is steps from McCarthy's Marina, Jungle Drums, and Jensen’s Marina. Captiva Beach and Captiva Chapel By the Sea are also within 10 minutes.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

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10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Shad W.

Jul 31, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thank tou

The place was great - thank you

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott A.

Jul 2, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing House and Views

This is one of the nicest rentals you could stay at on Captiva. Everything about the house is 1st class. The views from the pool and back porch are breathtaking and the convenience to all of Captiva's shops and restaurants cannot be beat. Our kids loved fishing off the dock out back while my wife and I could lounge in the pool. 100% as advertised.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

Aug 3, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice family getaway

This property lives up to the photos. Our three-generation family (2 grandparents 70+, 2 kids in 40s, 2 grandkids 10 and 7) enjoyed a great week between pool with bayside views and beach a short walk away. Dolphins swam by almost every day. Just be aware the upstairs master suite shares its bathroom with upstairs twin-bedded room.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debi S.

Jul 4, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family time, summer vacation

We enjoyed the beautiful morning sunrise from the lanai , having our boat tied to the dock for early morning trips to the private beaches for snorkeling and some awesome fishing. Afternoons by the pool laughing together and grilling our fresh catch of the day . Walking to the shops to browse , getting ice cream or dinner at Doc fords . Strolling down to the Mucky Duck while we watched the sunset by the beach . We made memories around the kitchen table playing games till we wandered back to the dock for some late night fishing to end our perfect days. Owners were always available to answer our questions. addressed then quickly and ensured our stay was perfect. Thanks for the memories !

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Apr 27, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous setting in Prime Location

Clean spacious property bayside pool. Excellent family vacation you won’t regret!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

michael n.

Jan 6, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great week at Gearing Down

great property on the intercoastal, fishing off the dock every day, kids loved it, quite street that is literally a 3-4 minute walk to everything. we had golf carts and didn't even use them!

10/10 Excellent

Gabriele C.

Sep 13, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic!!!

This was a family vacation with several generations and there was something for everyone. We made use of the fantastic pool daily, and enjoyed the screened in porch at night while having dinner and enjoying the view. The location made it easy to explore the island. The owners are absolutely amazing. They responded quickly throughout the process when we had questions. The house is beautifully decorated and felt like home. Thank you Karen and Jeff for letting us share your beautiful home. It was an absolutely amazing experience.

10/10 Excellent

Elaine P.

Aug 21, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home in the most perfect location

We stayed for a week with another family and cannot describe how wonderful and perfect this home is! We parked our cars and barely had to get in them for the entire week. The home was just beautiful, with a great layout, amenities and wonderful pool area with hot tub and dock. Just as described. with the most unbelievable view of the bay. It is very quiet on the island and in that area, but within walking distance to beach, restaurants, shops and anything else. Large grocery store is down on Sanibel - about 20 minutes away. We rented a golf cart and really loved it! The only thing to be aware of is the 4th bathroom is actually downstairs in the basement area to be used while you are lounging in the pool. There are two bedrooms on the very top floor - the master and a guest room. The guest room will have to use either the master bath or go downstairs to use one on the main living area. Wasn't a big deal at all, but I missed that detail originally. We absolutely loved Gearing Down and hope to return! Highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Todd W., Ashton

Aug 12, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful vacation for two families

This house was perfect for our two families which included 4 small children. I'm hesitant to write about how great of a week we had staying here because we don't want others to find out about this place ! :) The kids had so much fun on the dock either fishing or looking for manatees. They even woke up extra early each morning to sit out with the adults and watch the beautiful sunrises. We spent most days by the pool for a few hours and then we would either head to the beach or go somewhere for lunch/dinner. We really enjoyed the village and while we rented a golf cart for the week, we probably didn't need it as most places were just a short walk away from the house. We will certainly be back to Captiva and we'd love to stay at this house again, if available.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

Jul 21, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer vacation

Perfect location on the bay to bring your boat. Home was convenient to restaurants, stores and beaches. Would stay again. Thank you Gearing Down you have a beautiful place.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

Jul 17, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house, perfect location

I can't say enough about how wonderful this lovely Captiva Island home was and how much we loved it. The home is beautifully decorated and appointed. Everything was first class, including the colorful Fiestaware dishes, the abundant glassware, every pot or pan you could need, beach towels, etc. The bikes in the garage were an unexpected bonus, along with the ice machine and two washers and dryers. The location is stunning. Being right on the water, we saw daily "performances" from the dolphins. We used the screened lanai constantly. The pool is very nice and there were even some pool toys provided in the lower level/garage area. The house is situated on a small side street that doesn't get much traffic, but just steps away is all the excitement you would want from the abundant nearby restaurants and shops. Jeff and Karen were very responsive to any questions we had. Overall, I would highly recommend this property. We had a great time and were very very comforatable there.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Linda P., Hillsborough, NC

Jun 20, 2019

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Outstanding!

Our stay at Gearing Down exceeded our expectations! Our family has been traveling to Sanibel and Captiva for over 40 years and we have never enjoyed our time more. The property was beautiful and the views were breathtaking! We hope to make Gearing Down our new vacation house each year. A special Thank You to Karen and her family for their kindness and sharing their lovely home!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jenna L.

May 11, 2019

This house is stunning! Highly recommend!

This house is something very special and I cannot recommend it enough. The views of the bay are spectacular. Dolphins and manatee swim past the your private dock regularly throughout the day. All of the rooms are beautifully decorated and have everything you need and more to make your stay wonderful. You’re located on a very quiet street, just a minutes walk from the restaurants, shops and the beach. The owners are very friendly and helpful. Thank you so much Karen and Jeff for letting us share your home. We can’t wait to return next year!

Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Todd K., Iowa

Mar 26, 2019

Does not get much better!

From the beautiful house the the excellent location

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

Jan 19, 2019

House is beautiful and what an amazing location

We absolutely had a fantastic time. The house is beautiful. We have stayed here several times before and it continues to be our favorite spot. Looking forward to going back.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

Nov 12, 2018

Just amazing..

From the time of booking Karen was amazing. The house is just simply beautiful, superb location!! Would love to come again soon... Thanks for sharing your beautiful home xxx

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

Aug 1, 2018

Great week, great House.

This is a very special house and the owners are awesome. Some of our most precious family memories have been made in this home which we first rented when our oldest son was 2, he is now 27! Beautifully maintained and kept immaculate. We've already booked for next summer!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Steve J.

Jul 31, 2018

Great house with a super water view

Loved the house and the view. Will definitely stay here again

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Jun 19, 2018

Awesome location with great bay and beach access!

Beautifully decorated, comfortable home offering privacy and central location close to all the favorite restaurants and shops in Captiva village.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jane & Rich O.

Mar 11, 2018

Beautiful home

We enjoyed every moment. Great location, breathtaking sunrises from the screened in porch, & dolphins going by all day long. We are already looking forward to next year's vacation.

Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bob D.

Jan 15, 2018

Great location, Great property

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The location is excellent, great views of the bay, easy walk into town to restaurants, food stores and the beaches. Property is well maintained, very nice common area, kitchen, bedrooms and screened porch. Nice pool and spa to relax in. We would do this again

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jayne C.

Jan 11, 2018

Could not have been better!

We were blessed to celebrate 33 years of marriage at Gearing Down Dec 9-16. Karen made reserving the house super easy ... even when UPS lost the package containing the keys for us to get in the house. The home was just perfect! We have never stayed on the Bay, but it was fabulous! A golf cart (rented from YOLO) made it easy-peasy to scoot to the Gulf in about three minutes to catch sunset each and every night. Each morning brought an awesome sunrise over the Bay. It was just amazing. Thank you Youngs for the hospitality and the anniversary gift upon our arrival. We hope to return very soon!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

Aug 6, 2017

Beautiful property for a relaxing vacation

Very well kept, awesome location, loved it.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Apr 15, 2017

Bayside property does NOT disappoint!

This was our fifth vacation on Captiva which has captured our hearts and become our favorite destination. This was the first time renting a home instead of staying at a resort, and this property is fantastic. Only able to get it because someone else had to cancel their standing annual reservation, and it was an amazing stroke of luck for us. The home is beautiful, very well maintained, and really comfortable. I had some concerns about staying on the bay side (all previous stays on island were in cottages on the gulf side on the beach) but the sunrises were amazing and the property is far enough along the bay that you look across at open water. Great appliances, wonderful washer and dryer, commercial ice machine was a huge surprise and much appreciated. Pool and hot tub are fantastic. Internet connection was a bit quirky for brief periods of time, but was fine most of the time with good connection speeds. Can't say enough good things about this place or the owners. Definitely hope to be back again sometime!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Arrean M.

Jan 15, 2017

Captiva Favorite!

This was the fourth home on Captiva that my family and I have rented. It was our favorite for sure! Not only is the home itself beautiful, but it is in a perfect location. We didn't need to rent a golf cart this year...easy walk to everything we needed. The bay views are so peaceful. We sat on the dock every morning and watched manatee and dolphin swim by. We caught 13 different species of fish right off the dock. We enjoyed the pool everyday. It was an easy walk to the village for restaurants or to the beach for walks and sunsets. You won't be disappointed with this home, and the owners are kind and responsive.

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Why they chose this property

Property location is on the water, lush vegetation, gorgeous beaches, incredible fishing, supreme boating opportunities, year-round sunshine, friendly neighbors, great dining and social scene, relative proximity to nearby cities, airports and interstates.