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Heart of Captiva 4BR home; private sandy lane 254 steps to beach, restaurants!

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Exterior
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Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Captiva Beach
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Captiva, FL
  • Place, Captiva Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Jensen’s Marina
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Captiva Chapel By the Sea
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Punta Gorda Airport (PGD)
    ‪99 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2 (back of house)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 (middle of house)

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 4 (front of house)

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Heart of Captiva 4BR home; private sandy lane 254 steps to beach, restaurants!

The Lucky Pelican is our family’s 4 br /2 bath, spacious home with coastal-inspired
interior design and wonderful outdoor spaces as well. The Lucky Pelican was freshly updated
in 2026, with Crate & Barrel furnishings and design, new appliances and new outdoor seating areas in the front, side and rear of the home. Located on popular Wightman Lane
on beautiful Captiva Island, it is an enjoyable three minute (254 steps) walk down the
sandy lane to the beach and Captiva’s famous shells, warm Gulf waters, aquatic wildlife
and of course, the glorious Captiva sunsets and The Mucky Duck.

After staying at this home as guests of the prior owner (Rick’s Retreat) in 2019, our family
was thrilled to take on bringing it back to life in 2025 following Captiva’s weather events
in the prior year. We were able to enjoy the property as a family for the holidays in 2025
and now we have begun offering the Lucky Pelican for weekly rentals. Our home offers a calm, tranquil interior and versatile indoor/outdoor spaces to fully enjoy Captiva. Lucky Pelican is perfect for couples, families or friend groups and sleeps up to 8 comfortably.

The Lucky Pelican offers tropical landscaping and natural privacy and is set back off of
the quiet private Wightman Lane (only resident vehicles are permitted). The exterior of our home is intended to provide morning and evening enjoyment while supporting beach trips, outdoor grilling, and relaxation. We have a shell stone dedicated parking area for two vehicles off of Wightman Lane. Our front patio has new white tile and modern comfortable outdoor seating with a large coffee table making outdoor coffee, cocktails or informal
dining enjoyable. Just off this tile patio, there is an open outdoor exterior shower and/or foot shower for your convenience. A few steps away there is also an exterior beach shed stocked with chairs, an umbrella and assorted beach toys for your use.

The heart of the home is built around an open floor plan with a combined family room, dining room and kitchen concept. The layout keeps things breezy and bright, with windows and glass doors combining to create a relaxing atmosphere. The family room has a new 85” television and plenty of board games surrounded by ample seating with a large couch and multiple comfortable chairs. The updated kitchen offers sunny blue tilework, new top-quality appliances and fun amenities which include a pebble ice-maker and a Ninja SLUSHi (recipe book provided).

There are four bedrooms in our home, with the Primary Bedroom being located in the
rear of the house with a private lanai accessible from the room. The Primary Bedroom
has a king bed and a large walk-in closet, and through the sliding glass doors you enter
the lanai which offers a wonderful and private fully screened in space that contains two
chairs and a small table. The primary bathroom has a shower and tub.

The second bedroom has a queen bed and bright light from multiple windows. The third
bedroom has two twin beds with a cheerful décor and design. The fourth bedroom has a
queen bed and a wall of light leading out to a side patio. The sliding glass doors let you
enjoy this patio for two that is a perfect spot for a morning coffee, an evening glass of wine,
or just a moment to take a break.

We also have a full sized washer and dryer.

One of our favorite things about the location of our Lucky Pelican is its proximity to some amazing restaurants and amenities on Captiva, allowing you to park your car and forget about it for your stay. The Mucky Duck, Cantina Captiva, Keylime Bistro, The Green Flash, the Bubble Room, Starbucks, and more are all within a five minute walk. Just around the corner is The Island Store, a small grocery store for any last minute items you might need, and a coffee and ice cream shop sits at the end of our street at Boop’s Ice Cream Parlor & Cafe.

A short drive away by car to nearby Sanibel allows you to take in more amazing beaches and shelling or visit the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge. And finally, we cannot say enough about the sunset tradition on Captiva, where so many island residents make their way to say
goodbye to the sun each day, and to enjoy the camaraderie of the island.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 5152059
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
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

Captiva is home to this vacation home. Sanibel Island Lighthouse is a notable landmark, and 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.
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Captiva, FL

What's nearby

  • Captiva Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • McCarthy's Marina - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Jensen’s Marina - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Captiva Chapel By the Sea - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Alison Hagerup Beach Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mainstay North Captiva & Barnacles Bar
  • ‪The Green Flash Waterfront Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Mucky Duck - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Bubble Room - ‬3 min walk
  • Mangos

Frequently asked questions

Is Heart of Captiva 4BR home; private sandy lane 254 steps to beach, restaurants! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Heart of Captiva 4BR home; private sandy lane 254 steps to beach, restaurants!?

As of Jul 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Heart of Captiva 4BR home; private sandy lane 254 steps to beach, restaurants! on Sep 4, 2026 start from $419, 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 Heart of Captiva 4BR home; private sandy lane 254 steps to beach, restaurants!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heart of Captiva 4BR home; private sandy lane 254 steps to beach, restaurants!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Heart of Captiva 4BR home; private sandy lane 254 steps to beach, restaurants! located?

Situated in Captiva, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Captiva Beach and Jungle Drums. Jensen’s Marina and McCarthy's Marina are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

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10/10 Excellent

Shaun S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in Captiva, within a 3-5 minute walk to the beach to watch amazing sunsets every evening or to stroll to the local grocery stores, gift shops, and restaurants. House was very clean and well furnished with beach gear (chairs, etc.) and an outdoor shower for convenience. Appliances were very nice and the countertop ice maker and Ninja Slushi were added bonuses. Our hosts, Paul and Jennifer, were very welcoming and attentive to any needs we may have had. Our family of four had plenty of room and we all enjoyed a wonderful, relaxing vacation. Definitely would visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 11, 2026
Thank you for the kind words! So glad to hear that you and your family enjoyed the Lucky Pelican and had a great vacation! Thank you for staying with us Shaun! Jen & Paul

About the host

Hosted by Jen & Paul Naumoff

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Jen & Paul... we live in New Albany, Ohio but very much enjoy hosting in Captiva. We discovered this wonderful place with our four kids (now nearly grown) in 2018. We enjoyed bringing the Lucky Pelican back to life in 2025, having purchased it after it suffered the storms of 2024 and are thrilled to now be able to enjoy it as a family as well as making the Lucky Pelican available for others to get some joy from! In case you were wondering, our dog is named "Lucky" and Paul grew up camping over the holidays in the Florida Keys where he developed a kinship with the pelicans!

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