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Island Beach House/1 min. Walk to 4 Mi. of Awesome Beaches/Golf Cart Included

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A beachfront property with a two-story building, a balcony, and surrounding palm trees.
A two-story house with a covered porch and a red golf cart parked outside.
A golf cart parked on a dirt path with trees and a body of water in the background.
A wooden deck with a small table and chair, a glass door, and a view of greenery outside.
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a wooden chair, a couch, a small table, and a bookshelf.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • 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
    Near North Captiva Island Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Outdoor pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free internet

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

sleeping area 3

1 Queen Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Captiva, FL

What's nearby

  • North Captiva Island Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km

Restaurants

  • The Mucky Duck
  • The Bubble Room
  • The Green Flash Waterfront Restaurant
  • Mainstay North Captiva & Barnacles Bar
  • Starbucks

Frequently asked questions

Does Island Beach House/1 min. Walk to 4 Mi. of Awesome Beaches/Golf Cart Included have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Island Beach House/1 min. Walk to 4 Mi. of Awesome Beaches/Golf Cart Included?

As of 7 Nov, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Island Beach House/1 min. Walk to 4 Mi. of Awesome Beaches/Golf Cart Included on 16 May, 2027 start from S$2,707, 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.

Is Island Beach House/1 min. Walk to 4 Mi. of Awesome Beaches/Golf Cart Included pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Island Beach House/1 min. Walk to 4 Mi. of Awesome Beaches/Golf Cart Included?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Island Beach House/1 min. Walk to 4 Mi. of Awesome Beaches/Golf Cart Included?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Island Beach House/1 min. Walk to 4 Mi. of Awesome Beaches/Golf Cart Included?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Island Beach House/1 min. Walk to 4 Mi. of Awesome Beaches/Golf Cart Included located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly holiday home is steps from North Captiva Island Beach.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about our stay at WINTERHAVEN was wonderful!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr, 2026
Thank You Britannie for the great review. were glad you had a great time on our special island. You were very thorough in you questions and communication with me. This always insures a great experience. North Captiva is not your typical Florida vacation destination. No roads, beautiful beaches, no long restaurant lines and nothing but a peaceful tranquil environment..You picked the right spot to relax !😎
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay on North Captiva

Very relaxing place to stay on North Captiva - very close to beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation stay

Property, location and communication was all great, would highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Nice beach house in a great location
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Mar, 2023
Thank you Dominic for such a great review. We are always pleased to see our guest have an enjoyable time on our special island. I especially appreciate when there is an issue, Even if it is very minor, when it is brought to my attention so I can resolve it. Thanks again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Upper Captiva Stay

Perfect Island getaway. Loved everything about the island.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun, 2023
We are very happy that you had a great time at our home on our special island. You did a wonderful job communicating with us in preparation for your visit, always a big plus and guarantee of a good time. thanks for the great review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house has a perfect location: steps from Sunset Beach and all N Captiva is known for. Allen is an excellent and very attentive host. He helped us navigate the (now, admittedly modest) complexities of getting to the Island and getting situated. The location is very quiet in all the best ways. This was an ideal “getaway” location! Access to the Safety Harbor Club amenities was a huge bonus. Plus tons a key amenities at The Winterhaven (filtered water, nice golf cart, bikes, cooking basics).
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan, 2026
Thank you for this great review Todd. We work very hard at providing everything you need to make an enjoyable budget, friendly beach vacation. We’re glad you had a wonderful time on our special island.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great get away will book again

this property is lovely, the owner is extremely helpful and informative. Provided golf cart is great will 1000000% be booking again this summer we had an incredible time
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jan, 2024
What a great review Sophia. These type of responses from our guest staying at our home makes all our efforts worthwhile. You asked all the right questions in advance of your stay, which always ensures a happy trouble fee vacation on our beautiful island.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Christmas in North Captiva

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was located within walking distance of miles of public beach and the cart was handy for excursions to the other side of the Island
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jan, 2024
We are very happy that you had a great time at our home on our special island. You did a wonderful job communicating with us in preparation for your visit, always a big plus and guarantee of a good time. thanks for the great review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Getaway

This place was perfect for us. It's comfy and close to the beach and had what we needed. Owner and manager were great to work with! Definitely recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr, 2021
Thanks Dee for your wonderful review. It’s nice to hear that our efforts are appreciated by our guest
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

We had a short visit but very relaxing- house was perfect for our needs. Great location, clean, good communication with host. Will definitely rebook!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr, 2024
Thank you Christy for your great review of our home. Good communication is key on this remote island. to ensure that you have a great experience.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Time

We traveled with our granddaughter and my husband’s mother. Use of the golf cart, access to the pool and a perfect location just steps to the beach all added up to a wonderful first time on the island. Great communication with the owner and on-island management was terrific.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Golf carts and the beach!

What more could you want. We loved moving about in the carts and the gulf water was walk in warm. The house was nice and owner responsive. A very nice tropical stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun, 2021
Thank you Beverly for your wonderful review. We’re very happy that you enjoyed our special island.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Very nice rental in a great location

We've been to North Captiva Island a couple of times and love the location that Winter Haven is in. Only a minute or two walk to the best beach on the island (short of the one in the nature preserve further South). The rental was clean and we'll stocked. Having satellite TV on those non beach days was a plus. Overall a great value.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar, 2020
Thank you so much for your great review of our house. We are pleased that you recognized our efforts to provide a pleasant experience for our guest. Thank Again Allen and Leslie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Beach Home, fantastic location

Highly recommended. Lovely beach home just a few steps from one of the best beaches in Southwest Florida. Guest services were spot on, and the host is instantly available for any questions. North Captiva is a magical and beautiful place. If you have a chance to come to Southwest Florida don’t miss this great home and glorious location.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2024
Thank You Eric for your great review. It is a challenging experience to keep and maintain a house on this beautiful Island. To hear a review like yours acknowledging our efforts makes it all worthwhile.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise

This is paradise! The island is so beautiful. The house is in a great location. Sherman was awesome. He was very helpful with arrival and any questions we had. I would definitely come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr, 2021
Maria
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Worn out

Great potential and location. Property is tired and needs updating and care.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2025
Jon , We are glad that you had an enjoyable stay at our home on our beautiful island. Within the past two years we have had 3 major hurricanes which cosmetically affected the exterior of our home. We are slowly addressing those issues. We are happy that you enjoyed a CLEAN FULLY EQUIPED HOME WITH A NEW GOLF CART. We are a family budget friendly property that provides a clean fully furnished home close to the beach at lower cost than the majority of homes on the island. May I suggest if you decide to return to our island that you search out other homes that are more cosmetically appealing to you on the exterior at a substantially higher price. Again, we are glad you enjoyed your stay on this special island paradise.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Solid beach house

Hurricane Ian damaged much of North Captiva Island and many of the beach houses. This house survived with no apparent damage, has everything you need for a wonderful week and is only three lots from one of the prettiest beaches in the USA.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Mar, 2023
Thanks David for your great and honest review ! We are pleased that you enjoyed your time at our home on this very special island.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome location

We enjoyed our time on North Captiva Island. The location is perfect—a very short walk to a nice beach. The house isn’t fancy but certainly adequate and comfortable. We had everything we needed. Allen was responsive and helpful with getting everything set up for transportation to the island. Sherman picked us and our luggage up and brought us back the day of departure. We had a very relaxing and enjoyable time there.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul, 2022
Thanks Davi for your great review of our home. glad you enjoyed your stay on our special island. We appreciate that people recognize our efforts to provide a clean, comfortable and fully equipped home to enjoy on their vacation. Communication with you was excellent, that always ensures a great experience for our guest. Allen
Archival

8/10 Good

Nice!

Good location close to beautiful beach! Mostly comfortable but could use a few updates? glasses are plastic, chipped plates, miniature bbq...
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar, 2020
We are glad that you enjoyed your stay at our home and appreciate your comments or suggestions for future guest . We are constantly striving to make a vacation renters experience pleasant and to be able to provide all the comforts of home . Thank You Allen and Leslie
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Winterhaven

We appreciated the house, gokf cart, grill with charcoal, deck, and ability to do laundry. It was so handy to have beach chairs and beach umbrella available for use. Thank you to Sherman for quickly responding to and resolving the only real issue that arose during our stay. We hope to return to NCI, what a special place!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Thank you for such a great review. We pride ourselves in providing all the comforts of home at a reasonable cost so the average family can experience this beautiful island. As you had experienced we have a great support system on island for any needs that may arise during our guests time at our home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful time in paradise

We so enjoyed our stay at Winterhaven…. Very comfortable, sparkling clean, well equipped and fantastic location. We had excellent communication with Allen (the home owner), who was flexible and very helpful. Sherman (the property manager) was prompt, friendly and immediately available as needed. Debbie (Fresh Pick Grocery Service) is the best. Location just a short walk from the best beach on the island. Love the gentle sound of surf. We had a wonderful time and highly recommend this home for a laid back visit to paradise.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2023
Thank you Eric for such a wonderful review. We’re glad that you appreciate our home and the amenities that we provide. You were excellent at communicating your questions to us which I’m sure helped You have a very enjoyable vacation.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Week in paradise

Our family had a fantastic time staying here. Other than some dirty dishes and issues with the electric golf cart, we enjoyed all of our time. The property owner was very quick to respond to inquiries and the property was in good condition relative to the price to stay there. Access to the Safety Harbor Club ameneties provide a much calmer experience with far fewer people compared to the Island Club pool, and you can always head to Mangos for a drink or bite to eat. The property itself is within easy walking distance to the beach and nature trail. The house is also setup perfectly for a family of four. We used Island Girl Charters and Fresh Pick food delivery service, with zero issues.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Awesome home in an Amazing location.

Loved every minute of this place! From the boat ride out to the island, cruising around with the owner provided golf cart, (no cars on the island!) to the long sandy beaches where you can find all kinds of shell treasures. This home and the location are perfect for couples and families. The house is very nice, clean , and updated. The kitchen has everything you need, (bring your groceries from the mainland). Sit on the deck and enjoy your tropical drink while watching the sunset, you won't be disappointed. We can't wait to come back and are already working on the dates for our next trip ! The owner is great to talk to and will help you with any questions you might have. I highly recommend this home if your looking for a great place on N. Captiva .
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar, 2020
Glad you had a great time. This Island is one of a kind.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Needs some investing

Pros: Island is beautiful, quiet, and full of wildlife for sure! Slow pace and relaxing get away. House is clean. All basic necessities are available at the house. Cons: The house is well equipped with everything needed, but most things of very poor quality, ragged, falling apart, rusted, and need upgrading. Just felt like there had been no investments in the property in a long time. Kitchen supplies, beach supplies, bath towels, bedding, “upgraded” golf cart, etc. All in need of TLC.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul, 2022
We are glad that you had such a wonderful time on our special island. Thank you for recognizing our efforts of providing a CLEAN and FULLY FURNISHED home. I have to say this is the first, out of over 50+ reviews that we have received, to hear comments like this.. Being on an island surrounded by sun sand sea and salt things do take a beating and it is a constant requirement, which we accept, to repair and replenish all items in our home AS NEEDED. I assume your comments about rusted items pertain to the newer items we have that are stored outside that take an extreme beating from the weather. Our house is fully air-conditioned which runs continuously so there would be no rusted or for that matter broken items on the inside. We have found that the vast majority of our guest are pleased with the amenities that are provided for the budget price that they are paying. I am sure there are other homes on the island that have possibly newer towels and newer linens, that may or may not have as well of a furnished home with all the amenities as we do, at double the price of ours. I highly recommend that you try out one of those more expensive homes. Again thanks for recognizing our efforts of providing a CLEAN and WELL STOCKED home. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay on our wonderful island.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great older smaller home

Really is a nice place. A little small for our family of 5. It is an older house. Communication with the owner was great, he was very nice and helpful. BUT the owner needs to replace the golf cart.. It's very old and felt unreliable and we had issues with it running at times. It was not fun after few days driving the cart because it was very uncomfortable because of the shocks. It's an old crappy cart. Owner needs to buy a new one.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr, 2020
Thank you for your great review of our home. We are glad you enjoyed your time on this beautiful island. I am a bit confused why after your comment above "Communication with the owner was great, he was very nice and helpful" you did not contact me and report an issue with the cart. We have a full time maintenance staff on island to address all needed repairs that happen from time to time. We would have been more than happy to take care of any issues you had with the cart. We are in a very harsh enviroment on this barrier island, everything becomes weathered from the sun,sand,sea,wind and salt. Once again we are glad enjoyed our home on this special Island.
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