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10 out of 10
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2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 6
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North Captiva, FL
- North Captiva Island Beach4 min walk
- Cayo Costa Beaches
- Useppa Island
- Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Double Beds
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
About this property
Pools, Kayaks, Tennis, Golf Cart & Both Island Clubs Included w/Boat Dock Option
Located on North Captiva Island, in Safety Harbor Club, this comfortable home is conveniently located near beaches, pools, and boat docks. The house is nestled among the native palms, and has a private, wildlife-friendly setting you will love. Song birds and gopher tortoises take refuge on the property, and guests enjoy sharing the peaceful sanctuary. Beautiful beaches and refreshing pools are a short walk (5 minutes or less) or a couple minutes away by golf cart (included; see details below*). North Captiva is a bridge-less, car-free island situated in between the coastal barrier islands of Captiva and Cayo Costa. Transportation is provided by scheduled water taxis, private charter, or your own boat. The island has over 5 miles of pristine sandy beaches to explore and the southern portion includes over 350 acres of protected state park land. Golf carts, bicycles, and sandy feet are the typical mode of transportation (shoes are optional).
Guests of Gumbo Limbo will be registered with both The Island Club at North Captiva and the Safety Harbor Club and will have use of their amenities including their 3 large pools, tennis & pickle ball courts, private beach access and use of sea kayaks and bicycles. Through special arrangement with the host, a boat dock space can be rented for a daily fee at the Safety Harbor Club wharf (boat registration & insurance info will need to be provided for SHC). With, or without a boat, guests will enjoy fishing, wildlife watching or enjoying sunrises and moonrises from the harbor docks. In order to provide additional value and convenience to guests, Gumbo Limbo is currently including the use of its golf cart as an amenity for guests (*conditions apply, see details below).
Gumbo Limbo is available for up to 6 guests. The first level of the house includes the living and dining areas, the first floor porches and decks, an outdoor shower, a kitchen, first floor bedroom and bathroom. There is a queen sized bed in the bedroom and a couch with queen size pull out bed in the living area. The second level (accessed by spiral staircase) included 2 full size beds, an attached bathroom with bathtub/shower, and a small outdoor deck (perfect for star gazing or sun bathing). Starlink internet service offers fast reliable internet for guests.
Please let us know if you would like additional island information and contacts. We are happy to send you attachments that will help you plan your North Captiva Island beach vacation!
Looking for another island adventure? Our oceanfront vacation rental in The Bahamas is located on one of the world's most beautiful beaches with coral reefs directly offshore! You can check out our VRBO listing #2633271 to learn more about Sea Biscuit located on delightful Man O War Cay, Abaco, Bahamas. We hope to have you as guests on one of our favorite islands, North Captiva (Gumbo Limbo) or Man O War Cay (Sea Biscuit)!
* Golf Cart Details:
1. Golf Cart Use is only offered for groups of 4 or less. If you have more than 4 people in your group, you must rent a second golf cart in order to use the Gumbo Limbo cart. "Boats and Fun", located on North Captiva, offers golf cart rentals.
2. The Gumbo Limbo golf cart, is offered to guests for their transportation convenience (to the beaches, pools and docks). It is not offered as a recreational activity. Cart use should be minimal.
3. Guests who will be driving the golf cart must provide copies of their driver’s licenses and complete a Golf Cart Use Agreement.
Guests of Gumbo Limbo will be registered with both The Island Club at North Captiva and the Safety Harbor Club and will have use of their amenities including their 3 large pools, tennis & pickle ball courts, private beach access and use of sea kayaks and bicycles. Through special arrangement with the host, a boat dock space can be rented for a daily fee at the Safety Harbor Club wharf (boat registration & insurance info will need to be provided for SHC). With, or without a boat, guests will enjoy fishing, wildlife watching or enjoying sunrises and moonrises from the harbor docks. In order to provide additional value and convenience to guests, Gumbo Limbo is currently including the use of its golf cart as an amenity for guests (*conditions apply, see details below).
Gumbo Limbo is available for up to 6 guests. The first level of the house includes the living and dining areas, the first floor porches and decks, an outdoor shower, a kitchen, first floor bedroom and bathroom. There is a queen sized bed in the bedroom and a couch with queen size pull out bed in the living area. The second level (accessed by spiral staircase) included 2 full size beds, an attached bathroom with bathtub/shower, and a small outdoor deck (perfect for star gazing or sun bathing). Starlink internet service offers fast reliable internet for guests.
Please let us know if you would like additional island information and contacts. We are happy to send you attachments that will help you plan your North Captiva Island beach vacation!
Looking for another island adventure? Our oceanfront vacation rental in The Bahamas is located on one of the world's most beautiful beaches with coral reefs directly offshore! You can check out our VRBO listing #2633271 to learn more about Sea Biscuit located on delightful Man O War Cay, Abaco, Bahamas. We hope to have you as guests on one of our favorite islands, North Captiva (Gumbo Limbo) or Man O War Cay (Sea Biscuit)!
* Golf Cart Details:
1. Golf Cart Use is only offered for groups of 4 or less. If you have more than 4 people in your group, you must rent a second golf cart in order to use the Gumbo Limbo cart. "Boats and Fun", located on North Captiva, offers golf cart rentals.
2. The Gumbo Limbo golf cart, is offered to guests for their transportation convenience (to the beaches, pools and docks). It is not offered as a recreational activity. Cart use should be minimal.
3. Guests who will be driving the golf cart must provide copies of their driver’s licenses and complete a Golf Cart Use Agreement.
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Check in after 3:30 PM
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site 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
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About the area
Captiva
North Captiva, a neighbourhood in Captiva, is home to this holiday home. McCarthy's Marina and Jensen’s Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Gasparilla Island State Park.

North Captiva, FL
What's nearby
- North Captiva Island Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Restaurants
- Tarpon Lodge & Restaurant
- Mainstay North Captiva & Barnacles Bar - 1 min walk
- RC Otter's Island Eats
- Starbucks
- Barnacle Phil's - 1 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Sandy Cooper

North Captiva Island is an important part of our children's heritage. We have owned property on the island and have built 6 houses in the past 23 years. Our previous house was Sea Urchins Beach House along the shore on the southeast side of the runway. Before that, we built 2 other "Sea Urchins" houses in Safety Harbor Club. There we enjoyed all the Club's amenities including its private beach, pool, wharf and boat docks. After our grandson Tucker was born, we decided to downsize and purchase a property in the Bahamas (Sea Biscuit on Man O War Cay, Abaco), but we didn't want to leave North Captiva behind. We wanted Tucker to make some of the same beach-filled, sun-kissed, seaside memories with his family. So we purchased a small existing house in Safety Harbor Club and started the renovations. We incorporated many of the architectural details that can be found in the other houses we built, and overlaid them into an existing structure that was built over 25 years ago. We love the location in Safety Harbor Club because it offers us, and our guests, many amenities and conveniences including the boat docks, outstanding fishing from the wharf, and easy access to the beach (about 5 minutes walk) from the house. We named the house "Gumbo Limbo" after a native tree that is often found growing on top of Indian mounds along the barrier islands in South Florida. The tree grows easily from a branch that gets planted in soil, and our children (now adults) have grown many such trees over the years from branches they found on North Captiva and Cayo Costa. We are hoping our "Gumbo Limbo" , now rooted, will offer beautiful shelter, and flourish for many years to come. We look forward to enjoying it, while also sharing it with guests who want to make their own family memories on North Captiva Island.
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