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Gulf Front! Now 20% off rates from now until Thanksgiving!

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Gym
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Captiva, FL
  • Captiva Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Jensen’s Marina
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • North Captiva Island Beach
  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪78 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

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

About this property

Gulf Front! Now 20% off rates from now until Thanksgiving!

*South Seas has Construction throughout the property; please expect noise, construction materials and construction workers*

While you won’t have access to South Seas Resort amenities, this villa comes with plenty of its own perks! Your property condo amenities include a large heated pool, pickleball and tennis courts, high-speed Wi-Fi, outdoor grills, community washer/dryers (coin operated), beach chairs and towels and—of course—the beach just steps away. It’s everything you need for the perfect getaway! Golf Cart rentals are close by but please note that only electric carts are allowed within the gates of South Seas.

Enjoy picturesque sunsets year round from the screened lanai overlooking the blue Gulf of Mexico and long walks on the uncrowded beach of Captiva Island while residing within the gates of the prestigious South Seas Island Resort (formerly South Seas Plantation). Don’t miss out on this Gulf-front, bedroom one bathroom updated condo!

Located in the highly desirable Beach Villas at the south end of South Seas Island Resort, this property has a wonderful view of the Gulf of Mexico and the stunning sunsets. This specific unit was chosen pre-construction so as too not have any pool area directly in front of the unit, where the surrounding plantings could obscure the view. The view is superior to many of the higher-up units. The condo is conveniently located within walking distance of Captiva Village, where you will find dining and shopping. It's nice not to have to worry about parking at the restaurants or where your car keys are.

This updated one-bedroom condo is very well equipped and you will find most of the accommodations of home. Some of the amenities included are; fully equipped kitchen, full size refrigerator with ice maker, dishwasher, separate bedroom with king size bed and ceiling fan (queen sofa sleeper out in living room), coin laundry (down stairs), stereo with ipod and mp3 attachment, 2 smart Roku flat panel TVs (55" living room & 43" bedroom), where guests can log into their favorite channels and they are automatically logged out upon departure, resort), hair dryer, Iron, Ironing Board, free WI-Fi internet connection, plantation shutters, and porcelain tile flooring throughout. There is an elevator, but you may not need it since the condo is on the first level, up only one flight of steps. This particular unit was chosen for the prime ocean view without having to go up and down additional steps every time you go somewhere. Captiva does beckon you to get out and go. Enjoy the graceful wildlife.
The owners have made many improvements to the property. The kitchen has new countertops with a new sink and faucet in 2019. The bathroom vanity area has a new vanity, vanity top, sink, and faucet. Another great feature is the space-saving entry door to the separate bathtub and commode area. The flooring was replaced with new 20” porcelain tile throughout the unit in 2014. In 2013, the Bedroom window had been replaced with a double pane, vinyl frame, hurricane approved window, which significantly reduces the amount of occasional noise from the Beach Villas breezeway. Kitchen and dining table ceiling light fixtures have been replaced. There are new ceiling fans in the bedroom and on the lanai. Plantation Shutters for the sliding glass doors rather than cloth curtains, which helps to keep dust to a minimum.

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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

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Captiva

Located in Captiva, this condo is on the beach. Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum and Sanibel Historical Village and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation and Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Captiva, FL

What's nearby

  • Captiva Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • McCarthy's Marina - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Jensen’s Marina - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Captiva Chapel By the Sea - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Turner Beach - 11 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mucky Duck - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Green Flash - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪RC Otter's Island Eats - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Crow’s Nest Steakhouse - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Gulf Front! Now 20% off rates from now until Thanksgiving! have a pool?

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

Is Gulf Front! Now 20% off rates from now until Thanksgiving! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gulf Front! Now 20% off rates from now until Thanksgiving!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulf Front! Now 20% off rates from now until Thanksgiving!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gulf Front! Now 20% off rates from now until Thanksgiving! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Captiva condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Alison Hagerup Beach Park, Captiva Beach and McCarthy's Marina. Jensen’s Marina and Jungle Drums are also within 15 minutes.

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. 38 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Excellent

Loved deck view of water
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

R&R

Went for a peaceful, relaxing stay and got everything we expected. Quite, clean, great view.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria Fernanda S.

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

Relaxing Trip

We really enjoyed our stay in Captiva at the South Sea Villas... Well equipped beachfront unit, close access to pool and beach. Will definitely come back. The Island is still recovering but already offering a great experience! Loved Captiva.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter P.

Great condo

Nice, clean and modern condo right on the beach. Walking distance to town. Very pleasant experience with owner and his rental agency
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

gwenda o.

Lovely condo and beautiful views.

The condo was comfortable and very close to the beach and Andy Rosse Lane. The only time we drove was to go to Sanibel. This was my husband's first time to Captiva and he loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Best Beach Week

Great Gulf view! Easy walking distance to cafes, stores etc. Comfortable large bed,very clean, nicely laid out condo and furnishings. Used the grill and beach chairs and umbrellas with wheeled cart made the 50yrds to beach very easy. Walk to lunches/dinners was a real plus for us.Evenings in screened lanai with fan was always enjoyable to watch sunsets over the Gulf.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

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

Beautiful home

I did not stay in the original listing but was rebooked to a large house with a separate pool. It was a lovely home but due to the extreme heat the pool was quite warm. House was exactly as described and presented in great condition. The contact with kingfisher was also friendly and clear. I would book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

Will Stay Here Again

Great location and view! The condo was super clean and the furniture was comfortable. Our 11 year old son was just fine on the sofa sleeper. He enjoyed the big TV in the living area. The screened patio was awesome! Easy easy walk to the least crowded beach area and walkable to Starbucks, Doc Fords and everything. The owner was accommodating and the management company was responsive and friendly. We will be back!

4/10 Poor

Susan S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Paradise lost

Condo was fine.Construction on building and painting on condo patio and door was annoying.Also construction was every day from 6 am to 7pm with debris everywhere.In my opinion, the complex was not ready for guests.The plus side was no crowds.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Gene R.

Sunset spectacular

Condo very nice. Beautiful view. Dishwasher rusted out and leaking. Had to have service guy come replace. Failed to remove plug and when ran dishwasher started leaking at dishwasher. Came out and removed plug. All taken care of but did tie up some of our vacation time
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful island condo!

This one-bedroom condo was perfect for our January vacation! The weather was gorgeous, upper 70's to low 80's (made even better since the temps back home were below zero). It sounds cliche, but we did take long walks on the beach every morning. We spent time relaxing on the screened-in lanai during the hottest part of the day (with our iPads and the wifi availability), then used the condo's beach chairs and umbrellas to sit on the beach in the afternoons. Dinner restaurants were just a short walk up the beach - the Key Lime Bistro was our favorite (very good live entertainment). We did not use our car except for a drive into Sanibel to pick up a few groceries. Mike, the owner, was extremely helpful with both the reservation process and making recommendations for restaurants and activities on the island. I highly recommend this condo for couples who want a relaxing winter get-away!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl G., Pagosa Springs, CO

Great Place to Stay!

My husband and I stayed here for a week after visiting Disney World the week before. This was the perfect place to visit after all that walking. We've stayed at South Seas before through the resort, but this was much better (and a lot less expensive)! We had all the comforts of home. Mike and Sheila thought of everything. The beach chairs, umbrellas and cart to get them to the beach were great and easy to use. The condo was beautiful, and the kitchen was well stocked. We cooked several meals in the condo, and ate outside on the lanai overlooking the water. They recently remodeled and everything was really nice. Bed was very comfortable and there were plenty of towels in the bathroom. The ocean water was too cold to swim in, but we took advantage of two of the three heated pools. We walked to Doc Fords Rum Bar & Grill and loved it. Would definitely recommend this place, and we would like to come back when it's a little warmer.

8/10 Good

Peter K.

fabulous location!

You really can't beat waking up to the sound of the waves, the comfort of that onshore breeze and the smell of coffee to be enjoyed on the screened-in deck while watching the Ospreys protect and feed their young in the nearby nests. Just wish I had remembered my binoculars! The condo was great - really great, for the morning, afternoon, and evenings. -the only disappointment was the bedroom, which had only one window which faces the entryway (for this unit and for two others) -and a bed and bedding that was OK, but just OK. A small investment in better bedding (mattress and pillows) would largely offset the window issue. We really should have just made up the fold-out bed in the living room and slept closer to the amazing gulf.. - All in all, though, a great spot and a great vacation value.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

dominique b.

very nice vacation

Very nice vacation in Captiva at this condo with a wonderful view. Captiva-Sanibel are little gems... The nature is lush, you really enjoy the caribbean feel of it all. Nice condo with wonderful sunset views on screened porch. If you like the gated "resort" feel, with all the amenities, this is for you. Since we were there in July, many families with kids were also renting units. Sometimes the music and the noise was quite present on the premisses (around the nearby pool for ex.), and on the main beach portion, where all the umbrellas with chairs are set together. So thank you for providing umbrellas and two beach chairs with handles to carry them as backpacks : we used them everyday to walk (5-10 min) to the most quiet part of the beach (where the big Beach Homes are) to spend many hours of swimming and reading in a more secluded area - swimming pools were often to busy... and the sea is so nice and calm: no need for them! We discovered a little gem of a store in Sanibel : Gene's bookstore (specialised in movies/DVD and thrillers/mystery books at really good prices); quite a find! Very good communication with owner. Very secure, gated resort and helpful owner that you can trust. The booking is made through professional Royal Shell Vacations rental agency.

10/10 Excellent

Margaret T.

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

Beach getaway

Clean, small, but well equipped condo. 5 beach chairs, 2 umbrellas, shelling scoop other pool floating items. Quiet, gaited area, quick walk to store and a few restaurants. Very relaxing!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

KATHY C.

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

Lovely view and location

The unit was clean and the kitchen adequate for a weeks vacation. The view is lovely and location convenient for walking to restaurants. We loved the comfortable beach chairs. It was cold while we were there and the furnace wasn't working but the management company was responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

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

Perfect beachfront condo on Captiva at SSIR

This condo is beautifully and comfortably appointed with beach views and steps from the beach and pools. Close to Captiva's restaurants and shopping. Towels, coolers, beach chairs, umbrella all provide to make each day at the beach enjoyable. Kitchen is well stocked and has Keurig and a regular coffee maker. We didn't do much cooking though so we could enjoy eating at all the local restaurants while on vacation.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Jeff L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Property Review

Good. For just two of us, it's fine. We would use this unit again. We have stayed in this unit in the past. It had an extremely slow shower drain a few years ago – and apparently has never been repaired. The use of a real estate agent lockbox for the key is cumbersome and outdated. Digital technology should be utilized. Beach chairs good, umbrellas not good. Three umbrellas – but none of them in good repair. Location very convenient. But the entire South Seas Villas property is a bit tired. Elevators frequently don't work, property maintenance seems ok, but not great.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

William K.

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

Excellent Property

Enjoyed the sunsets from the screened porch very much. We really loved the island as it felt like we were out of the country in the Carribean. The condo was clean and provided all the beach tools needed (chairs, umbrellas and boogie boards).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Amanda C.

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

Perfect location!

My fiancé and I stayed at this condo for a week and had a wonderful time! Honestly the location couldn't have been more perfect. You are literally right next to the beach and two pools! The resort was lovely and the check in process was so seamless. The only reason I didn't give this 5 out of 5 stars is because on our first night the AC was broken so the room was extremely hot and we had to buy a fan to keep it cool. I will say they responded to my email very promptly and sent someone out that night but the guy couldn't fix it till the next morning. While I appreciated the service, I was frustrated that we weren't offered compensation for the fan we had to purchase or a portion of our first night refunded. Other than that, we loved the condo and honestly would book it again if we find ourselves back in captiva.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beach Sunsets are Awesome!

Great sunsets and view from the condo! Worth returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Mike M.

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

Great Location

This unit is in a great location close to pool, beach, shops and restaurants. Unit is nice size for 2 people and well equipped. Bed was very comfortable. We stayed near the end of the season so there was some wear and tear evident in the bathroom and the beach equipment.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Robert R., Wexford USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Vacation

As we are both fully vaccinated we decided to take a week in FLA. condo was great. Beach equipment was great and the weather was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ann T.

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

South Seas 2412

Property was clean and well equipped! Only issue we had was bathroom drains were very very very slow to drain in tub/shower and bathroom sink! Would have been nice to have the option of using resort facilities but trip was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Robert S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Tub not draining, light in master not working

The room we stayed in was okay! But the property is showing major disrepair all over! The check in house at the gate, the sitting area at the check in place is falling apart. The landscape is well maintained! Our pool was not working and construction was being done outside our windows mixing cement! Room ok property in disrepair!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020

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