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Sanderella- Ocean Front Vacation Home w/ Large Private Beach

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private beach
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Swimming pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1- Master on upper level

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2- Main Level

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3- Main Level

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4- Upper Floor

2 Double Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms

Main level bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Master bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upper level bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Sanderella- Ocean Front Vacation Home w/ Large Private Beach

Escape to Sanderella, North Captiva's most family-fun oriented rental with the best unobstructed views of the water and surrounding islands. A beautiful sandy, private beach will be just a few steps out your front door.

This stunning 4 bedroom and 3 bath waterfront home has direct water views from the entire living area, and the top-level master suite offers its own private patio/ sun porch facing the sea. Enjoy watching pods of dolphins play right from your balcony or the private beach. Try fishing from the dock - it's one of the best fishing spots on the island. Explore miles of Gulf beaches with excellent shelling, discover every facet of this quaint tropical island, and wander the hiking/biking trails of North Captiva's Wildlife Sanctuary. Home is equipped with 3 outdoor security cameras. Golf carts can be rented from Boats and Fun.

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About the area

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Located on the beach, this holiday home is in North Captiva, a neighbourhood in Captiva. Captiva Chapel By the Sea and Boca Grande Lighthouse Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Calusa Heritage Trail and McCarthy's Marina. 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 - 0.0 km

Restaurants

  • Street Eatz And Ale
  • Eagles Nest
  • The Green Flash Waterfront Restaurant
  • ‪Mainstay North Captiva & Barnacles Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • Kickstands

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Breathtaking sunrises from the balcony! We enjoyed watching the boats, dolphins, aircraft and variety of sea birds from there as well. The beach front house was clean, comfortable and spacious. We appreciated the homes layout and location on the island. We experienced issues with the hot water tank, but they were quickly addressed by the property management. We absolutely loved everything about this house except the water. It had an excessive sulfur odor and taste.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

S J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is great and right on the bay. Perfect for two families traveling together. The kitchen is well stocked and the bedrooms were great. Sitting on the porch overlooking the bay and the fishing dock were amazing. The only part that was terrible was the water situation. Something is terribly wrong with the water filtration system at the house. Unless this is fixed we would not stay here again. We’ve been to the island three times and know the water smells like Florida sulphur. However this house’s water stink was so awful that you could barely shower. There was reverse osmosis filter which barely put a dent in the stink. Running laundry made the whole house stink like egg and poop. The kids gagged and one almost threw up in the shower.Also past reviews mention a golf cart however there is not one with the house. Each house we’ve rented came with one so we wrongly assumed there would be one.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May, 2026
Thank you for your feedback. The sulfur smell in the water was an unfortunate result of a contractor disconnecting and incorrectly reconnecting the system while completing the new exterior deck and painting work. Once we identified the issue, it did take a few days for the team to return to the island with the new parts and properly repair the water filtration system. We also want to clarify that our listing does state that a golf cart is not included with this rental at this time, as our management company's fleet was unfortunately lost in the recent hurricane. We are sorry for the inconvenience you experienced and are committed to providing a better experience moving forward.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you Sanderella! Our week was perfect. From booking to good bye, your home did not disappoint. The property is extremely well maintained, I love the new exterior paint color. The furnishings were beautiful, home well appointed and so comfortable.This was our first time traveling with our grandchild, and we couldn’t have been happier with how comfortable we were! A fishing was as good as we remember, the island folk were kind, thoughtful and engaging. We could be alone when we wanted to, and we could enjoy the company of strangers if we choose.Your management company did an excellent job with pick up and departure. The home was an excellent condition when we arrived. They were kind and professional. When we did need something, they reacted immediately. Thank you so much for sharing your home. We hope to make this trip angain annd angain.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Albert T.

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

Beautiful property and location

We had a great time. The home was beautiful. Management was super helpful with everything. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

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Excellent Vacation

We loved the location and layout of the house. The dock was great to have to enable our fishing and boat tours throughout the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kurt c.

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

Sanderella Trip

Amazing trip. Beautiful home. Perfect location. I could go on and on about how great this island and specifically this home was for our group!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

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

Great new years

Everything was perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

family vacation

Location is perfect for morning sunrise. Dolphin sightings from the deck of house. Lots of sea shells, star fish to see. House is right on the beach. Beds comfortable. Bathrooms spacious. KItchen had nice cookware and dinnerware. We used the grill frequently- note that is charcoal not gas. We used the grocery delivery service recommended with Antoine — He was great and went above and beyond - produce that they picked was all very good. Would highly recommend his service
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Carol G.

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

Electrical problems

The house is beautiful however, we had to move out the next day because of power problems
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Feb, 2025
LCEC main power supply coming into the property was damaged by salt water and shorted power to the home. Management quickly assessed the situation and was able to move guests to adjacent home ensuring minimal disruption to your vacation. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. LCEC has repaired the main electrical line.
Verified

8/10 Good

Monica J.

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

Vacation 2022

The island and home are beautiful! The property managers are helpful. You can swim or fish right outside the front door. Having only golf carts on the island made it possible for our boys to explore without having to worry. We enjoyed the beaches , fishing, and kayaks. The only complaint is the property needs a better golf cart. First timers (like us) need to do their research and plan ahead for food, drinks, and ice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May, 2024
Golf cart situation has been resolved. My management team now provides a working golf cart for my renters.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin H.

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

We loved Sanderella!

I rented this house to spend a few days fishing with my son for his 16th birthday. Then we had a couple of good friends join us mid-week. This place was perfect and we all had an absolute blast. There was outstanding fishing just outside the door but when we wanted to hit the boat it was ready and waiting at the private dock. The house was clean and in great shape. Everything we needed was there. The property manager was easy to communicate with and the owner seemed like she genuinely cared about our experience. I’m usually ready to come home but could have easily stayed at Sanderella another week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom C.

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

NCI 2024

The house was great and in a near perfect location. Golf cart situation not the best but understandable considering havoc caused by Ian. Fridge did not produce ice but there is ice conveniently located on the island. Fishing dock was a big hit and grandkids enjoyed playing in the sand. Internet is fickle, again likely a Ian thing. Depending on family schedules we may try to book again for 2025.
Stayed 17 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May, 2024
The golf cart situation has been resolved. Management company now provides guests with a working 4-seater golf cart and has additional carts available to rent.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James F.

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

Sanderella

The home was as advertised, with plenty of amenities, games, utensils etc. Fishing gear was used from the dock, much appreciated. Service from Tortuga properties was responsive, very quick and helpful. We sent a list of minor repairs that should have been completed prior to our arrival. None were critical, and probably not previously reported. Biggest issue was availability of a golf cart; it’s under repair, and Danny at Tortuga was very helpful in arranging rentals. Access to the pool and cafe was a bonus. Only one additional restaurant was open, with limited reservation space. Hopefully others will open soon. Overall5 stars!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May, 2024
Golf cart situation has been resolved. My management team now provides a working golf cart for guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony G.

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

A little slice of paradise

An exceptional experience from start to finish. The owner is easy to communicate with and reached out to us a few times before we arrived for very minor changes in amenities due to the hurricane season. Laurie from Tortuga Management was amazing, just a text away for anything we needed and a great resource to a few quirks on the island (it was our first visit) It was an escape from the rat race that we all needed, everyone we met was super friendly and the slower pace was very welcome. We brought a bunch of groceries with us (highly recommend) but also used the Tortuga Grocery service which was so easy! We had chartered a boat to Cabbage Key for a cheeseburger in paradise and Antone delivered the groceries, put them away and had it all set for our return. We spent most of our days right in front of Sanderella wading in the water, watching the fish and counting starfish but did head over to sunset beach (appropriately named) for a more quintessential ocean experience with bigger waves etc. We also did one day at the pool at the island club - again super friendly people that both work and were visiting. If you’re looking for a unique escape and a no frills vacation but with plenty of genuine hospitality and fun - look no further, would highly recommend and who knows we may even be back!Pro tips - rent a golf cart because while the island is small, it is much easier to get around. Gratuities are included at Mango’s and Barnacle’s.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea O.

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

Escape to Paradise

Thank you so much for sharing your gorgeous home in North Captiva with our Family! It has been a rough 2 years without a vacation due to the pandemic. We wanted to find an escape in the United States to get away for the week and this was perfect! In all the years that we have traveled, we have never visited the gulf coast of Florida. We rented a boat from Four winds Marina (the house has 2 private boat docks) which eliminated the ferry ride. There were many islands and places that we wanted to explore while we were there so this was a perfect option for us. Gorgeous views from every floor and the house is just stunning! While the Island has a club with tennis courts and pools we are not all that good at sitting still. My favorite place to visit was Coya Costa ( the next island up) with miles of beaches to walk and look for sea shell treasures. I am happy that we did not rent a home on Captiva or Sanibel after exploring them by boat. While they are also gorgeous islands, they are much more populated and busy. ( just not our thing) North Captiva is quiet and relaxing without cars, big hotels and a ton of people. There are just a few restaurants on the Island however they are very expensive. Apparently there is a new 20% gratuity island tax even if you don't eat in. We ordered plenty of food for the house so this was not a big deal but one lunch out for 4 people cost $175.00. Anytime that we needed extra supplies, they were delivered to us via instacart the next day. My advice to anyone visiting, unless you do not mind the cost of eating out, is to plan meals before you go and bring the spices that you need. While the house does provide basic salt pepper and a few other spices, if you are planning meals and need something special pack it in your luggage. I had planned out 5 meals and ordered supplies ahead of time which made life much easier. We wanted to have fish tacos one night and we ordered fresh fish right on the island. It was fantastic! I needed certain spices for this recipe and packed them before we left. The trip just takes some preplanning as far as food is concerned. There is a grill but it is not a gas grill. You will need to add charcoal to your grocery list if you plan on grilling. I love to snorkel so my only complaint is this is not a great place for this. The water is just not that clear to see the fish. The dolphins were gorgeous to watch from the house but there are A LOT of sharks as well. Great trip overall! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jul, 2023
Thank you so much for visiting our island and taking such good care of our home while here. We'd be happy to welcome you back any time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hilary M.

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

Enjoyed every minute

Fantastic location. Comfortable beds. Incredible views. Great dock for fishing or watching dolphins. My favorite house on the island.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Ryan N.

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

Bay Front Beach Escape

House and location are great. Golf cart situation was bad. The house cart worked for 1 day and I also rented a 2nd golf cart for our crew. We were never able to keep 2 carts going and at certain times we didn’t have any. I would not have spent the extra money on a 2nd golf cart if I knew I would never had it. Would like to see a refund of that money. Outside of that it was a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

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

Exceeded our expectations!

My family has been visiting North Captiva for many years and we've stayed in a variety of locations. Everyone remarked on how nice this house is. It is open and airy, lots of room, great kitchen. It even has a reverse osmosis unit which was great for drinking water. The location is private for the island, very little golf cart traffic near it and the view of Pine Island Sound is fabulous. We enjoyed fishing off of the dock and hanging out on the beach. Laurie was very responsive and helpful. I would definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick L.

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

Wonderful Week!

Great property and excellent communication with the owner and property manager. This was our 2nd time at the property and both experiences were great.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

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DREAM VACATION

Can't say enough about the magic we experienced at Beach Bay Escape! The private beach and dock was the perfect escape for our family. Every day was the same - wake up, hunt for crabs/seashells/star fish, eat breakfast in the glorious kitchen, ride the golf carts to the manatees, come home for lunch/naps on the beach, fish, make dinner, cart to get ice cream...we cannot wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Libby S.

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

Lovely home with a great location

The house has a gorgeous view and a great location! The only sour note to our stay was The golf cart-it did not work and the property managers (because of spring break) did not have another to swap out. We had to walk everywhere for the first three days. We got our steps in!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Beautiful location and home

Our family enjoyed a great week at this home. Our 11 year old loved fishing from the dock!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue J.

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

Beautiful Home and Location

We chose this home for the layout (perfect for 2-3 couples or a family), loveliness of the home, and location (next to the water with fabulous view). The photos capture the beauty we experienced! Waking up to the sound of the waves and gorgeous sunrise was exactly what we all needed to relax and recharge. Britt, the owner, and Tortuga Properties were excellent to work with and very responsive. We found everything we needed and the golf cart helped us get to every area of the island. We met friendly people everywhere we went. Island Girl water taxi easily loaded all of our groceries, alcohol, and luggage. Emmy Girl Charters took us to Cabbage Key for lunch and sightseeing, Emily was fun and knowledgeable. The two pools at the North Captiva Island Club were well maintained and perfect for an afternoon of relaxation. There is no true grocery store on island so make sure you bring enough food for the week. There are 4 restaurants but if the weather is bad employees can’t make it to the island and restaurants stay closed. Best of all we felt like we were in the Caribbean, not in Florida. A direct 3 hour flight from Colorado to Tampa and a 2 hr drive south to Pine Island to catch the water taxi. Great vacation!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

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

Most relaxing Christmas vacation!

From the time we selected this house, everything was smooth - the instant communication from the owner, the payment process, and the property management, Tortuga Properties. They have an excellent setup in place that helps you be 100% prepared for your arrival, as well as during your stay and departure. I used their recommendations for shuttle service from the airport and ferry service to the island - lots of moving parts, but not one issue, to or from! Even if you stay in a different house on the island, make sure it’s managed by Tortuga - they are awesome! The house is fabulous! Breathtaking views from every room. Just as a beach house should be - comfortable and welcoming. It’s truly a place where you can just relax, stare at the water and enjoy peace. The shared dock was my husband’s favorite place, he fished every day and spent hours out there finally escaping from his busy career. My three teenage daughters enjoyed laying in the sun, finding shells and of course, taking a million selfies. The house is very well stocked with everything needed in the kitchen. I didn’t cook much, but when I did it was easy to find what I needed. We had one day of weather bad enough that the ferry couldn’t get to the island, which means the restaurants on the island are closed because all employees come from the mainland in the ferry. So, be prepared. I highly recommend this house, the island and Tortuga Properties.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jul, 2023
Thank you so much for your review! It was a pleasure to host you for the holidays. I'm so glad you had such a relaxing time and hope you will make it out to the island again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca V.

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

Family Fun

Beautiful property, location perfect to be one with nature. Home well cared for. Property management team responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
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