TARPON COVE - Coastal island home on a private island. New outdoor deck/fire pit

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An aerial view of a coastal property with multiple buildings, a dock, and lush greenery.
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A two-story building with a deck, outdoor seating, and a fire feature.
A spacious kitchen with a marble countertop, white cabinetry, and a central island with bar stools.
A view of a coastal area with palm trees, a dirt road, and a flagpole with an American flag.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to North Captiva Island Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Swimming pool
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

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Captiva, FL
  • Place, North Captiva Island Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

Spare bedroom

2 Queen Beds

Upstairs fold out couch

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Master bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spare bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs powder room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Captiva

Located in Captiva, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at North Captiva Island Beach and Bowman's Beach. With jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Captiva, FL

What's nearby

  • North Captiva Island Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km

Restaurants

  • The Mucky Duck
  • The Bubble Room
  • Mainstay North Captiva & Barnacles Bar
  • Starbucks
  • Keylime Bistro

Frequently asked questions

Does TARPON COVE - Coastal island home on a private island. New outdoor deck/fire pit have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is TARPON COVE - Coastal island home on a private island. New outdoor deck/fire pit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at TARPON COVE - Coastal island home on a private island. New outdoor deck/fire pit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at TARPON COVE - Coastal island home on a private island. New outdoor deck/fire pit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is TARPON COVE - Coastal island home on a private island. New outdoor deck/fire pit located?

This family-friendly Captiva holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of North Captiva Island Beach and Gulf Intracoastal Waterway.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautiful, cozy, and very private. We really enjoyed our stay in Captiva Island. The location was peaceful and perfect for a relaxing vacation. I would definitely recommend this place for anyone looking for a nice and private getaway
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2026
Yipsi, Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so glad to hear that you fully enjoyed your stay. It's truly our pleasure to have you all back again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We just returned home from two amazing weeks at this property and it was absolutely perfect. Spotlessly clean and looks exactly like the pictures. The kitchen had everything we needed. The towels were hotel quality and the bed extremely comfortable. We spent a lot of time on the screened in porch which was very nice
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr 2026
Bob, You and your wife were true gems to meet! Thank you for choosing Tarpon Cove and we can't wait for you to make it an annual tradition to visit here!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tarpon Cove is an amazing place to stay. It is beautifully decorated and appointed with everything you could need. They have truly thought of it all. The hosts are very responsive to any questions, and answer very promptly. They make you feel welcome from the moment you walk in the door. The island is a paradise- a perfect place to relax and unwind. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2025/Christmas Vacation!We had a fantastic vacation at this wonderful property on North Captiva! Our hosts were extremely helpful, showing us the island and giving recommendations. The property is beautifully appointed, with lovely holiday touches like a Christmas tree and decorations which we loved. We would not hesitate to recommend to others and in fact already have, we will be back!The Lightfoot Family
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jan 2026
Rebecca, it was truly our pleasure to be able to provide a tropical and relaxing experience. We'd love to have you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place and hosts

The property is immaculate and beautiful, the hosts are the best
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jan 2024
George, Thank you for the feedback! We greatly enjoyed having you stay at Tarpon Cove and would love to have you visit again. You all were such great guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Truly amazing

We loved every minute of our stay at Tarpon Cove. Was the perfect island getaway for our family. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2025
Thank you Christina! We truly appreciate your kind words. We would love to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great rental!

We really enjoyed our stay at this property- the owners were great to work with and the rental was very well appointed. They thought of everything which allowed us to focus on enjoying the island. The private dock was a huge bonus.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2020
We're so glad that you found all that you needed at the house and we love that you took advantage of all the amenities that really make for great memories when you reminisce. It would be our pleasure to have you come back and stay at Tarpon Cove again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Vacation

This home was the best. We have been to North Captiva 3 times now. The home owners were so easy to deal with and the home had everything you could ask for, especially if you have children. The beds were really comfortable and the home was very clean and high end. The location was perfect. Will likely be renting this home again for our next trip to NC.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May 2025
We’re so glad to hear that your returning stay was another memorable one! Your family was wonderful and we’d love to have you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay on North Captiva

Really nice place, good communication, great location. Really liked all the outdoor spaces and access to a dock. Very well stocked kitchen. Only drawback was Wifi was a bit slow. Otherwise a very nice stay on a beautiful island.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2024
We are so glad to hear you all enjoyed so many features of the house and the island. Our goal is to make it feel like home. We understand and apologize for the slower Wifi. Since there were so many visitors during your stay, the bandwidth couldn't handle it. We're hoping there are updates in the future for the island. We hope you all visit again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

THE best VRBO ever! Amazing property and owners! Highest recommendation.

15/10
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2021
Thank you John for your review! We enjoyed meeting you and your wonderful family. You all were such a pleasure to host!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Vacation

We have been coming to North Captiva for 6 years. This property was one of our favorites, beautiful and well taken care of. It actually looks even better that the pictures if that is possible. The pier is a huge bonus and a must for us on the island. Lana and Andrey were responsive and welcoming. Cannot recommend this property more.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2021
Thank you Kathryn for your great review! You all were great guests and we're glad that you had another successful trip to N Captiva. We look forward to hosting you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magical

We loved our stay on North Captiva and loved Tarpon Cove. There is a beautiful beach right around the corner from the house where we saw manatees and dolphins and watched the sunrise. A four-ish minute golf cart ride will take you to the pool, which my kids loved, and Mango’s there has really good food. Sunset beach was wonderful for shelling and watching the sunset. We didn’t want to leave! The only thing we would do differently is to make sure we wear bug spray, especially in the afternoons and around dusk.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul 2025
Leslie, Your family was the sweetest! We’re so glad you enjoyed life on the island and were able to experience wildlife and relax with your family. We hope you come back very soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Well appointed island relaxation

Lana and her family were the bests of hosts. She very actively and effectively communicated before and during our stay to help make sure we had everything we needed. Her husband, father-in-law and brother-in-law all assisted with the logistics of checking in and transporting to and from the island which made it all very smooth and easy. Tarpon Cove is a lovely house and maybe the best equipped VRBO we have ever stayed in. Overall and wonderful experience.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jan 2021
Doug, thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad that Tarpon was everything you needed and that you enjoyed North Captiva Island. Please come back and visit soon. We would love to have you stay again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Perfect Island Retreat: Our Memorable Stay at Tarpon Cove

We had a wonderful stay at Tarpon Cove. It was our first time visiting North Captiva, and we loved it. Lana and Andrey are wonderful hosts—highly attentive, excellent communicators, and genuinely kind and pleasant individuals. The house had everything we needed and was very comfortable for our group of six. It served as a perfect retreat to relax both inside and out after spending the day at the beach or exploring the island and nearby attractions.We especially loved the new deck/patio area on the ground level, where we spent a lot of time as a family enjoying the beautiful weather. The kids played while we relaxed in the Adirondack chairs or the hammock. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and we highly recommend this rental for anyone looking for a relaxing getaway. We will definitely be returning to Tarpon Cove.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr 2025
Derek, This sounds like you all fully took advantage of everything that the island and Tarpon Cove had to offer. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed yourselves so much! We would love to have you come back again very soon!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A spectacular vacation!!!

This my families first time visiting North Captiva Island & this place made our stay even more welcoming. Lana had great communication from the second we booked to even after our stay! We traveled to the island on our personal boats for the week and Lana put us in contact with the right people which all went very smoothly. The house alone was beautiful, clean & very up to date. Everything you needed for your stay minus food was included! The bright lighting and ocean inspired decor really complimented the stay. The golf carts (we rented an additional one since we had 6 guests) were very reliable & sturdy, this was a great addition to travel around the island. Everything we expected + more was included in this stay. Tarpoon Cove was a easy going, relaxing, modern, beautiful stay & we have already expressed our excitement to family + friends about it! We look forward to staying here again in the very near future & HIGHLY recommend this place!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jan 2021
Courtney, thank you so much for such a positive review! We’re so glad you fully experienced the island and that your time at Tarpon Cove was everything you needed. So great to hear that with so many things to plan that it was still a wonderful experience. We look forward to seeing you all again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Should be Super Hosts!

The Owners, Lana and Andrey, are extremely attentive to detail and good communicators. Getting to North Captiva can be tricky, but they made everything seamless, from food and alcohol pickup in advance, airport transportation to the dock, and a personal golf-cart transport by Andrey from the airport to the rental home. We really appreciated all the amentities of the house: the 2-person kayak, the comfy beach chairs, the kitchen amenities, an array of spices and essentials in the kitchen, extra sun tan lotion and bug spray - they thought of everything! Favorite things to do: reading and relaxing on the screened porch, fishing off the private dock, exploring the island on the golf cart, taking an afternoon swim at the NCIC pool, playing monopoly around the table at night.... this was a wonderfully relaxing and beautiful place to spend time family time. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
The title should be 'Super Guests'! We are so glad that you were able to fully experience and enjoy the many different activities and sights of the island and islands nearby. You took full advantage of the private dock to fish & kayak and traveled the island by bike to see some amazing wildlife. You were such a pleasure to get to know and you left the house in perfect condition! With washed & folded sheets and all. We love that spending quality family time was the goal and we think you accomplished that. We can't wait for you to come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Turn-key Hospitality

We just got home from our stay at Tarpon Cove and I already want to go back! This was our family's first visit to North Captiva island and I had no idea how to navigate all of the details. The Geras gave us advice on ferry times and providers, transported us to and from the airport, and even had our groceries waiting for us in the house upon arrival. The home was sparkling clean and beautifully decorated We had everything we needed and then some. Our family loved spending the mornings fishing on the dock and then spending the afternoons at the state park beach. Absolute paradise. Lana was only a text away and gave very detailed check-in and check-out instructions which was heaven for this travel planner (aka Mom). Our family has had plenty of amazing vacation rental experiences, but we have never felt as completely cared for as we did at Tarpon Cove. Thank you Gera family for an unforgettable experience saying "good riddance" to 2020 and "thank goodness" to 2021.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jan 2021
Diana, we are so glad to hear that we eased your worries. Not only do we want you to enjoy your vacation, we don’t want you to be stressed before even arriving. You were so lovely to work with and we hope you all will come visit Tarpon Cove very soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Stay Ever!

Our stay at Tarpon Cove was beyond exceptional. Lana and Andrey were very responsive any time we had a question. Such wonderful hosts that it felt like you were staying with “family”. The house was beautiful and in immaculate condition. It provided everything you could need during the stay. I am quite picky wherever I stay and although other rentals have been clean, this is the first where I didn’t feel I needed to rewash anything in the kitchen before use. Since it is an island and there is no grocery store you need to arrange to have them delivered. There is a fee for the service. But when you arrive you will find everything neatly put into place and stocked perfectly. Additionally you will have to arrange for ferry rides to and from the island. Just keep in mind the last ferry usually runs until 5 or 6pm. So if you arrive later you will have to charter a private boat. We were picked up in very large clean Sprinter van by Vladimir the hosts father. He was wonderful too! He dropped us off at the marina in Pine island where our water taxi was waiting for us. Once we arrived on North Captiva, Andrey was waiting at the dock to take us to the house. It was all very seamless! You have a golf cart that will be your transportation on the island as there are no cars. My kids loved that! During our stay we used the kitchen a lot for cooking and had everything we needed. We also ate at Mango’s (by the club pool) and Mainstay. Both were great. The club pool has 2 large pools and a hot tub our kids age 10 and 7 loved it! We also spent a lot of time on the beaches. Which were breathtaking. You can spot dolphins on dolphin beach just a 5 minute walk from the house and also Manatees by the docks. There is wildlife everywhere. It almost feels like you are in South America! So many beautiful birds as well. We fell in love with North Captiva and I’m sure anyone else who stays here will too. I would not stay anywhere else other than Tarpon Cove. They truly care about giving their guests an exceptional experience. I hope all the guests that do decide to stay here take good care of this beautiful house so that many others can come and enjoy this hidden gem. Thank you Lana and Andrey for this wonderful experience. It was the best!! The Nasiou’s
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Denise, it was an absolute pleasure to host your and Rebecca’s family. We love when our guests get to experience all the things that made us fall in love with North Captiva! You all were so friendly and it truly felt like family. Please come visit us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

July 2022 Family Beach Vacation for 5

Our 11 night stay at Tarpon Cove on North Captiva was just what we needed, with plenty of R&R - beach time and chilling at the lovely home. Quick and easy access to 4 beaches, each with its own advantages. We enjoyed watching sunrises from our dock or Dolohin Beach, and kayaking at Dolphin Beach right next to multiple dolphins and manatees! Many sunsets at sunset beach and quick & easy access for short-term beaching. South Beach is vast and never crowded, with the middle beach our most frequent destination. Both where we watched manatees and tarpon swimming by almost daily. The house is wonderfully supplied for beach fun, cooking, and basic necessities- above and beyond most other VRBO destinations. We brought our groceries over via ferry (Island Girl Charters) w us from Publix in Cape Coral. No need for ANYTHING dressy - NC is 100% relaxed and casual. Our teens desired a bit more to do, but it was a fantastic experience and gave us a lot of valuable family time! Andrey & Lana were wonderful!
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

North Captiva Escape

We had a wonderful week of rest, boating & fishing.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just what our family needed!

This property was absolutely wonderful and the property owners are even more wonderful. It was a seamless check in and check out and everything leading up to it was also seamless. The house is so well-suited for a family and they thought of everything including crafts for kids, and fun pool/beach toys. Next time I can pack at least two bags less because they’re so prepared. We will definitely come back to this house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved Tarpon Cove & North Captiva

We really enjoyed Tarpon Cove and North Captiva, The home was lovely as are the hosts. Perfect fit for our family of 5. Enjoyed grilling out every night, reading on the porch, sunsets on the beach, dolphins, shelling and just about everything. We will definitely return!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tarpon Cove

Communication with owners was fantastic. Lana and Andrey have thought of all the details to make a wonderful stay. North Captiva is a special place. Would definitely stay at Tarpon Cove again.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay at North Captiva!

Property was well equipped, clean and beautiful. The hosts were responsive to our (many!!) questions regarding all of the logistics for our first stay on North Captiva and also very helpful/patient. The island itself is lovely. We really couldn’t have asked for a more relaxing getaway and hope to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great north captiva home

We had a week in February at this Tarpon Cove house. The 2 bedroom 3 bathroom house is fully updated and a Luxurious retreat for our family. The island is remote with access only by ferry but if you want a few days off the grid this one is for you. Andrey and Lana are great hosts with a well stocked well organized home.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
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