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Steps to the Beach, Heated Pool, Golf Cart, Gulf Views & Beach Access

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A spacious living area with a dining table, chairs, and a kitchen with modern appliances.
A pool area with a sun lounger and a small table, surrounded by palm trees and a sandy beach.
A spacious living room with a large sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area in the background.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island with chairs, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave.
A poolside area with a deck, lounge chairs, and a small pool.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • 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
    Close to North Captiva Island Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Private pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Arcade/game room

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

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Main Level 2 Twin

2 Single Beds

Main Level Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Main Level King

1 King Bed

Main Level Queen

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms

Main Level Bathroom

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Main Level King Bed Bathroom

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

Main Queen Bed Bathroom

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

Master Bathroom

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

Upstairs Bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Captiva

Located in Captiva, this holiday home is on 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 kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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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 Steps to the Beach, Heated Pool, Golf Cart, Gulf Views & Beach Access have a pool?

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

Is Steps to the Beach, Heated Pool, Golf Cart, Gulf Views & Beach Access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Steps to the Beach, Heated Pool, Golf Cart, Gulf Views & Beach Access?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Steps to the Beach, Heated Pool, Golf Cart, Gulf Views & Beach Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to the Beach, Heated Pool, Golf Cart, Gulf Views & Beach Access?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Steps to the Beach, Heated Pool, Golf Cart, Gulf Views & Beach Access located?

Nestled on the beach, this Captiva holiday home is steps from North Captiva Island Beach.

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. 29 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a wonderful property!

Each year we travel as a family . North Captiva for 2 years now and first time at this property. House is lovely and well maintained. Great location, very close to beach which is always a must for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May, 2025
Thanks Amber, and thank you for being such wonderful guests, we hope to see you again in the future! Paul and Cindy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous getaway

Paul the owner coujd not have been more helpful and the house was perfect for our families. Loved how close it was to the beach and love the remoteness of the island.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct, 2023
Thank You Angie! It was a real pleasure speaking with you and helping in any way possible. We hope you will be back sometime in the near future! Safe Travels!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We had an amazing time at Gulf Swells and Sea shells.

This place was perfect for our family and 4 small children. There’s nothing bad I can say about it.. We really would love to return next year
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2023
Hi Barbara! It sounds like your family had a lot of fun, between the beach, Kayaking, hanging out by the pool, hiring a private chef to make dinner and exploring the Island on Golf Carts. Hope you can make it back again soon! Thank you for the review...Paul and Cindy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Vacation!

This is a beautiful property. It was great for all ages in our group. The owners and property management company were awesome. This was our first visit to North Captiva Island but we will be back. Thank you so much for making our vacation so amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2023
Jessica, Thank you for your review. You were great guests! We hope you will visit the Island again soon, we are so happy you enjoyed your stay. looking forward to your return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Total reset Vacation

This property was complete Heaven 🏝 Beach is very Shelly bring aqua shoes!! Absolutely perfect 8 days 🏝🏝
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2023
Thanks Dayna! No better place to be than on the Beach! Glad you enjoyed your stay, and we hope you will come back soon! Paul and Cindy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Island Paradise

Gulf Swells & Sea Shells
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gulf Swells and Sea Shells

Great location and just a short walk to the beach. Plenty of space and very relaxing for everyone. We had a great time and will likely head back at some point. I personally loved how you could catch Snook from the beach right in front of the house:)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2023
Thanks Chet! You were a great guest and took good care of the house, hope to have you back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible home!

Clean, beautiful, and perfect location! Thank you! We will be back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2023
Thanks Brian, Glad you had a great time. Hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Best

Everything about this vacation was perfect. The house was spectacular and if you want a true escape, North Captiva is the perfect spot. The ultimate place to spend time with family with zero distractions. The boat ride and transportation on the island were perfect. We will return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Island Getaway

The property was what we expected and more! It was perfect for our group of eight. I especially appreciated the ample amount of bath towels, beach towels and other beach and house necessities that are not otherwise available on the island. Both the homeowner and Tortuga Properties made communication and our stay easy and enjoyable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dreamy Island Vacation

This was our first time traveling to North Captiva. It was such a beautiful house. We appreciated how clean and new the house was. All of our family was able to have their own bedroom and bathroom as well. We plan on returning again soon. You will LOVE this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2023
Thank you Kelly! We are happy you had such a wonderful experience with your family and stay at Gulf Swells & Sea Shells! Hope to see you on the Island again sometime soon. Safe Travels! Paul and Cindy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Trip

We had a wonderful time! The property is exactly as expected. Super clean and plenty of space for our 10 family members. The location to the beach was perfect. We did lots of research before selecting this property and so glad we did! Everyone was pleasant to work with and our vacation was filled with memories. We will be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2023
Thanks Annie, for your review and your research on the property! We are looking forward to your return. Safe Travels! Paul and Cindy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely amazing! You will love this property!

We had high expectations and the property exceeded our expectations! The location was excellent (just a short walk to the beach) with gorgeous views of the beach and evening sunsets. The house layout was perfect with a large open floorpan on the second floor that our family really enjoyed. Each bedroom had its own bathroom and the beds were all very comfortable. Our 5 kids really loved the pool, hammock, and screened in back porches! We wish we could live there year around!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2023
Thanks Kelsey! We are so pleased you and your family had a fun and relaxing Vacation. Safe Travels!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent place for an extended family!

Excellent place for a party of 10! We had two families with kids ranging in age from 3-13 and two grandparents. My dad has mobility issues so he enjoyed the beach view from the deck and the short walk to the beach. The pool was great for the kids. The house was clean and roomy. The owners were very accessible by phone and got back to us immediately with questions we had. I have stayed in many places around the country and this house and location has been my favorite!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Rental for Large Families in an Ideal Location

Communication with owner was top-notch. We stayed at this rental property the end 2024 and beginning of 2025, and it was the perfect fit for our family of nine. The spacious layout provided plenty of room for everyone to relax without feeling cramped. The multiple bedrooms and bathrooms were a huge bonus, making it easy for the kids to have their space.The location was unbeatable—just a short walk from a stunning beach. We loved starting our mornings with beach strolls and ending the day watching the sunset. The convenience of being so close to the water made our vacation even more relaxing and enjoyable.We highly recommend this vacation property!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family Vacation

Gulf Swells and Seashells is a beautiful house close to the beach. It was very clean and we were so comfortable there. The Tortuga Properties people were responsive and did their best to make our stay relaxing and care free. The island is obviously not back to normal after hurricane Ian but they are getting there. We were a little confused as to what kind of places were available to eat at and luckily we were prepared to fix our own meals. The grocery delivery service made that very easy for us. We had a great, relaxing trip and enjoyed visiting North Captiva.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gulf Swells and Seashells is Perfect in Every Way!

If you are going to North Captiva Island, I highly recommend staying at Gulf Swells and Seashells! This home is newly renovated, nicely decorated and includes so many amenities! It’s a perfect size and layout and accommodated all seven of us very comfortably and within a minute walk to the beach. Our stay included everything from the comfy beds, the heated pool, a minute walk to the beach, it’s own golf cart, beach towels, washer and dryer, and even a pinball machine! The owners didn’t leave anything out and really thought of every little detail which made our stay so comfortable and enjoyable! Thank you Paul and Cindy for being so gracious and providing such a wonderful home away from home for us to enjoy. And thank you for having Laurie and Duncan from Tortuga there to take such great care of us! I didn’t want to leave and can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2023
Sandy, Thank you so much for taking the time to review Gulf Swells & Sea Shells, you were wonderful guests and we hope you can come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious beautiful home with well appointed kitchen

This home is spacious, beautifully decorated and perfect for a large family. The kitchen has everything you need to prepare meals. The pool, pool table, hammock, golf cart and other amenities make rest and relaxation a breeze. The home is a short walk to a private gated beach entrance. All this said, families should be aware the island was ravaged by a hurricane a year ago, and may houses are uninhabitable or under construction. Debris and construction supplies border many of the roads. We lost power for 8 hours one day, and we were told it was related to construction in the area. You should also be prepared to cook most, if not all, meals. Only 2 restaurants are open in the island, and 1 of those only on Saturday/Sunday. Highly suggest the Over the Waterfront restaurant. We were primarily there for the beach, so it worked great for us, but if the beauty of the overall island is important to you, be advised.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct, 2023
Thank you Tammy! you were wonderful guests, and we hope you will come back again soon. Safe Travels!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Vacation

The house was absolutely perfect for our multi-generational family vacation. Everything was so clean and all of the rooms were comfortable. The beach is right out the front door and my husband loved the fishing. There was so much natural beauty- our kids loved finding shells, spotting birds and identifying fish. The owners had some pamphlets that they used to identify each one in the evening. My dad loved using the golf cart to explore with his grand kids! The owners were very nice and helped us navigate the logistics of traveling to the island by boat and securing all of our groceries. It was intimidating at first but once we got there it was so nice to not be running to the grocery store each day! We were really able to focus on our family time. We enjoyed kayaking and golf cart rides to get ice cream! The pools both at the house and the Island Club were a great addition. I loved exploring the trails in the nature preserve. We saw tortoises, manatees, dolphins, bonnet sharks and a ray! We rented a boat for a couple days and explored some nearby islands- we would highly recommend an excursion to Cabbage Key. Be prepared to pay “Island prices” for any dining out you do- but it’s worth the treat every once in a while. We used the property management company to deliver fresh seafood one night and that was great! Next time we will probably do that more than once. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

We had a wonderful time in this wonderful house! Tortuga manager and staff were very accommodating. We loved our stay at Gulf Swells and Sea Shells
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2023
Thanks Lori! I heard the weather was wonderful as well, we hope to have you stay again in the near future! Safe Travels!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Will be back!

Property beautiful as described. Island experience was amazing. Property manager leaves a lot to be desired. Very unresponsive. Will be back to North Captiva for sure, just maybe not with Tortuga Properties.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2023
Sue, thank you for your 5 star review of the property. We have addressed your concerns with our property services team. We always want to make sure our guest have a great experience in every aspect of their trip. We hope to see you again! Best wishes and Safe Travels! Paul and Cindy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfection

We can't say enough about this property and it's location. It was a perfect getaway for a surprise 80th birthday party. Plenty of space, beautiful views and perfect for dinner parties. The family of Osprey's kept us entertained day and night. The peacefulness provided for a great getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2023
Thanks Keri, We are so glad you enjoyed your getaway and the house. You are great guests, and we hope you will get the opportunity to stay again in the future. Safe Travels! Paul and Cindy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful experience

Everything was great—a wonderful experience. Very clean, very bright, very close to beach with golf cart… great overall everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Property

We loved the sky lights and space in this house. Great views, very beautiful spot.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
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