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Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Captiva, FL
  • Place, Captiva Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Jensen’s Marina
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family Friendly- Captiva Pool Home- Gulf Front- Lasting Memories Made Here !

A Captiva Classic with Endless Character and Sunset Charm
Step back in time without sacrificing comfort at Baybarlyn Captiva, a sprawling mid-century modern retreat nestled between the Gulf and the bay. Built in 1953 and lovingly preserved, this 3,000-square-foot home brings together vintage island charm and updated conveniences. With a private beach just across the street and a shared dock on the bay, this home offers the ultimate in Captiva-style living—perfect for family getaways, large gatherings, or peaceful retreats.

Timeless Style Meets Island Comfort
Baybarlyn’s open-concept design is made for memory-making. The original 1950s tile floors, exposed brick fireplace, and enclosed lanai with wood finishes add nostalgic warmth throughout. The spacious living and dining area is furnished for comfort with a large sectional, flat-screen TV, and game-ready setup. The adjoining kitchen includes updated appliances, a coffee bar, tall counters, and ample cabinetry for everything from group dinners to morning pancakes.The main-level queen bedroom has an updated en-suite bath and beach views. A few steps down, you’ll find a cheerful, family-friendly guest room with a queen bed, two twins, a flat-screen TV, and a cozy window seat. Upstairs, the first guest suite offers two double beds and a private bathroom. The second upstairs bedroom features a king-sized bed, private bath, and a screened lanai overlooking the pool—an ideal sunrise coffee spot. The backyard is a private oasis with a 32’ x 16’ heated pool surrounded by tropical landscaping. The shallow wading ledge is perfect for little ones, while in-water ledges offer lounging spots for adults. Two outdoor showers are available to rinse off after a beach day or kayak trip.

Special Features & Amenities
Private Beach Access just across the street
Shared Dock Access for boating, kayaking, or fishing
Heated Pool with shallow ledge, lounge areas, and lush landscaping
Four Bedrooms + Multiple Living Areas ideal for families or groups
Smart TV, Xbox, DVD Players, Stereo, & Game Closet
High-speed Wi-Fi throughout
Two Outdoor Showers and a full-size washer/dryer
Easy access to Captiva’s shops, restaurants, and marinas

Plan Your Island Escape - Whether you're stargazing from the lanai, shelling on the private beach, or launching a kayak into the back bay, Baybarlyn is your gateway to authentic Captiva Island living. Rich with history, thoughtfully furnished, and steps from both sunrise and sunset views, this is the kind of home where stories are made and traditions begin.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Captiva

Located in Captiva, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sanibel Island Southern Beach and North Captiva Island Beach. Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation and Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
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Captiva, FL

What's nearby

  • Captiva Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Captiva Chapel By the Sea - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Jensen’s Marina - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • McCarthy's Marina - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Green Flash Waterfront Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Bubble Room - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪American Legion Post 123 - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Mucky Duck - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Family Friendly- Captiva Pool Home- Gulf Front- Lasting Memories Made Here ! have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Family Friendly- Captiva Pool Home- Gulf Front- Lasting Memories Made Here !?

As of 22 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family Friendly- Captiva Pool Home- Gulf Front- Lasting Memories Made Here ! on 14 January 2027 start from NZ$1,726, 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 Family Friendly- Captiva Pool Home- Gulf Front- Lasting Memories Made Here ! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Family Friendly- Captiva Pool Home- Gulf Front- Lasting Memories Made Here !?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family Friendly- Captiva Pool Home- Gulf Front- Lasting Memories Made Here !?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Friendly- Captiva Pool Home- Gulf Front- Lasting Memories Made Here !?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Friendly- Captiva Pool Home- Gulf Front- Lasting Memories Made Here ! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Captiva holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Captiva Beach and J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Turner Beach and Blind Pass Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse R.

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

Great trip

Wonderful weekend of Island life!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Angele D.

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

Cute home

We had a wonderful stay at this cute home!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

Perfect location!

It took us 46 seconds to be on the beach and with 4 kids that’s priceless! Loved the layout of the house not being 3 floors high. Pool was incredible and heated perfectly!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

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

A perfect retreat

Clean, bright, great pool with tons of sun. Great areas for privacy and entertainment.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

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

Loved it!

Older, quirky home suited us perfectly! Already booked for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

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

Exactly as pictured

The back patio/pool was better than expected! Great sized pool and warm water. The house was exactly as expected from the photos.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rich B.

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

Super relaxing

Seamless
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

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

Perfect island life

We will take this next fall for sure. Tried getting it sooner but already booked. Never wanted to leave.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carole F.

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

Easy living

We love the pool at this property which is why we returned to it this year. It is good sized and well maintained. Fun to put chairs on the large entry and sit in the water. The beach access is extremely convenient with a private entrance and no crowds at this section for home owners. Fishing was good. We enjoyed the Green Flash and RC Otter for dinners. We did very much miss the outdoor ping pong table from earlier times, but there are numerous pool toys and sand toys. Several lively spots for morning coffee out back or back balcony. The enclosed front pirch is a quiet spot by sliding the glass living room doors closed. The whole vibe is relaxation! Needed a new over head blub changed in one bathroom and they were there immediately. The Island store is well stocked and makes good subs-but it is a drive to larger stores so stock up on special needs.There were ten of us grandparents, adult children, and grandsons and everyone was happy.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

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

Better than advertised Captiva Gulf-front home

This ‘cottage’ is actually a very spacious home with various separate indoor and outdoor living areas. We were a family of five with three adult kids, and the house could certainly handle more with all of the extra beds and four bedrooms. It is very well appointed with everything that you will need in the kitchen, closets, games, books, etc. All appliances worked perfectly. TV and internet worked well also. Having four different full baths really made it easy for our group of five to get cleaned up after a day at the beach. The heated pool was wonderful on some of the 65-70 degree January days. The location which is facing the Gulf about mid-island on Captiva provides less traffic and more privacy, but downtown Captiva (1.2 mi) is an easy stroll or bike ride to restaurants, shops, or basic groceries. We had good shelling right on the beach across the street, and the bay access via the property’s ‘through-island’ path to the dock, was really nice. We did not get to fish at all, but I suspect that renting some equipment would be a very nice way to relax. Obviously, the islands are recovering from Hurricane Ian’s destructive impact in September 2022. We were impressed with how far things are coming along. Much of Sanibel’s beachfront and any non-stilted buildings are still under construction or in transition. Captiva’s first mile of beachfront vacation homes also took a hit, but progress is being made everywhere. The islands’ refuges have a
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Will T.

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

I'd prefer to keep this a secret!

What a gem!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

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

Annual family spring vacation.

Property was great. Deck, pool, beach and house. We enjoyed it all.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

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

Great vibes Great location Great Beach Plenty of room

Wonderful large roomy place. We had a 10 day stay. If I ever visit captiva again I will definitely stay stay here!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Joan H.

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

Loved it all !!!

The house itself was great! The location was perfect for beach time, just a short walk across the street. Many great restaurants and shops a short drive away. When we return to Captiva Island we will be staying at Baybarlyn once again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

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

Wonderful property in great location!

Four couples stayed here for a week and had a great time! Location has beach and bay access, and a swimming pool! Check in was easy and property manager was accessible and very helpful. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

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

Baybarlyn Getaway

Baybarlyn was the perfect vacation home for our adult family of 7 . We loved the " total retro" vibe! The location was great. We enjoyed sunrises and some visiting manatees at the dock and sunsets at the beach. We spent plenty of time at the pool as well. The gulf was calm most of the time while we were there except for a few days due to the winds. The beach supplies were great to have - sand toys, wagons, noodles and intertubes. Communication was easy with KIngfisher vacations and they answered my questions quickly and thoroughly. Plenty of space for us and we have rented again for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Kristen W.

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

Fantastic Family Vacation

We enjoyed everything about this property. It was perfect for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett C.

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

Great stay at Baybarlyn!

Already rebooked for next Spring Break. The property is beautiful and the house worked great for our two families. The pool was maybe the biggest hit along with the sunsets just off our front porch. Beach access was easy and quiet. Looking forward to coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marisa G.

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

Home away from home

Great location for families, access to the beach was so easy. Had tons of toys for the pool and beach. The backyard/pool area is excellent with a beautiful pool with very large shallow area for small kids, ping-pong table and bags to play. Grill worked well for a cookout. House is perfect for everyone to spread out and have their own space, each room feels very private. Beds, linens, towels were all nice. Minor issues are with supplies in the kitchen. No cleaning supplies were included even to wipe the counters. No dishwasher tabs or soap was supplied either. No cooking spray. No foil or plastic wrap for leftovers. A little bit would have gone a long way since local stores are small and expensive. Come here if you want an amazing private pool, the beach to yourself with great shelling, and beautiful sunsets every night. You will need a car as most resteraunts and shops are 5-10 minutes away.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana H.

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

Beachy vibe in charming older house

Baybarlyn was ideal for us with out daughter, son-in-law and little granddaughter. Plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms, a beautiful pool and just steps from the beach.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia Y.

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

Captiva Paradise

The place to be for your own private get-away, with plenty of room for friends and family. A beautiful beach for shells and sunsets. The backyard pool is quiet and serene. A great property!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Kathy H.

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

Baybarlyn

Location was terrific and the beach was very nice. Unfortunately this house was not accurately represented in the ads. Ad says "old Florida style", reality is that it is an old house in ill repair. AC did not work, sink handle fell off, there was a serious ant infestation, and it had a funky smell. Management company was very responsive but the house just needs a major renovation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

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

Great stay

Property was as advertised. Beautiful beach, great pool, and lots of privacy. The location on the island gives you the feeling that you have the beach all to yourself for miles in each direction. Wonderful time. 5 star...
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria Elena P.

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

A Perfect Beach Vacation

Baybarlin was the perfect fit for our family. The moment we walked in, we felt at home. While it is not a large home, it is spacious and cozy at the same time, with charming, beachy decor and plenty of entertainment by way of games and books. We found the home very clean and the linens and towels in good condition. With young children, we appreciated the leather furniture in the living room (less worry about spills) and the tile floor throughout. The kitchen is roomy enough to prepare meals (which we did almost every day of our stay due to the situation with Covid-19), and well outfitted with cookware, utensils, serving pieces and plenty of plates, bowls and mugs. The glassware could use some updating but it was plentiful as well. We found the refrigerator a tad small, but only because (again due to Covid) we bought a lot at once so we could avoid making several trips to the store or multiple deliveries. The walk to the beach across the street is short and easy. We were initially concerned about crossing the street but for the most part, when there was traffic, drivers were courteous and would stop for us to cross, especially when they saw the little ones, so it turned out to be no problem at all. The home has several colorful chairs stacked on the side of the path on the way to the shore which we used in the evenings when we went to watch the sunset since we had brought beach chairs and a shade tent for the beach day. We did find umbrellas, carts and floating rings and such in a closet in the pool area. It would be a good thing for renters to know this ahead of time. The most outstanding feature of this home is the pool area. The pool is lovely and was well maintained and so much fun for all. We had lunch in the patio table (equipped with umbrella) every day and there was a ping pong table there was well, but mostly, it was just very pleasant and occasionally breezy, even in late June. We loved our stay in Baybarlyn and definitely hope to be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill H.

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

Mid modern beauty

Great house for large family.

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