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4BR Captiva Home with Private Pool & Steps to the Beach

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Exterior
Pool
Pool
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

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Captiva, FL
  • Place, Captiva Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Alison Hagerup Beach Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Jensen’s Marina
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

4BR Captiva Home with Private Pool & Steps to the Beach

Laika House is a comfortable private home steps from the beach and right in the heart of The Village at Captiva. Its large, sunny front porch overlooks the grounds which are surrounded by thriving tropical forests. Laika also has a private heated pool.

Laika has outdoor showers downstairs as well, convenient after your return from the beach. Inside, the common areas feature hardwood floors and practical furniture. You’re all set to dine, entertain, or relax after a great day at the beach. French doors open onto the sunny front deck. Keep in touch with WIFI.

There are three bedrooms and two full baths. Behind the Laika, House is the pool and backyard, and then a thick tropical forest completely empty of human inhabitants. That means plenty of peace and quiet, fresh breezes, and wonderful nature.

Laika’s front grounds were recently landscaped. There is ample privacy for sunbathing on the front deck or swimming in the back. The backyard borders the largest expanse of natural jungle anywhere on Captiva. Depending on the time of year, you might see wildlife including exotic, tropical birds lazily strolling amid the flowering shrubs.

The Gulf beach only steps away along sandy, private Laika Lane (no public parking, and virtually no traffic). There is a well-equipped kitchen, carpeting, and French doors out to the porch. It is really adorable! This house gives you everything and is quite a bargain.


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Policies include but are not limited to credit card/debit card convenience fees and cancellation fees.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Captiva

Located in Captiva, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum and Sanibel Historical Museum and Village are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Captiva Chapel By the Sea and Sanibel Historical Village and Museum. Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation and BIG Arts Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving 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
  • McCarthy's Marina - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Alison Hagerup Beach Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Jensen’s Marina - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Captiva Chapel By the Sea - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mainstay North Captiva & Barnacles Bar
  • Mangos
  • ‪The Green Flash Waterfront Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Bubble Room - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does 4BR Captiva Home with Private Pool & Steps to the Beach have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at 4BR Captiva Home with Private Pool & Steps to the Beach?

As of 16 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 4BR Captiva Home with Private Pool & Steps to the Beach on 18 April 2026 start from NZ$1,143, 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 4BR Captiva Home with Private Pool & Steps to the Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 4BR Captiva Home with Private Pool & Steps to the Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 4BR Captiva Home with Private Pool & Steps to the Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 4BR Captiva Home with Private Pool & Steps to the Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 4BR Captiva Home with Private Pool & Steps to the Beach located?

Located in the heart of Captiva, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Captiva Beach, Jungle Drums and McCarthy's Marina. Jensen’s Marina and Captiva Chapel By the Sea are also within 10 minutes.

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 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location. Beach, shops, restaurants all within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home. Great location. Wonderful stay! Huge shout out to Lisa for ensuring we were able to celebrate mom’s 75th birthday at the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

So excited to come back

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: we love the laika house. we have stayed there previously and will be staying again in October.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

Post Ian

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was a family vacation post Ian. The property was well maintained and provided us with everything we needed. I would highly recommend this property and American Realty.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Eve P.

Lovely experience after long absence from Captiva Island

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was in a great location walkable to the beach a few houses down. We walked to shops and also to the Bubble Room that reopened in July. We were a family of eight, two kids three and five and the room situation worked out perfectly for our family and grandchildren. Could use a wagon but managed with one bought by family. My suggestion would be to have a few more supplies in the house as just S and P in the kitchen makes for lots of groceries and simple cleaning supplies, nothing there to spray to wipe a counter or glass top table besides a sponge or paper towels
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Courteney M.

Perfect Beach Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house is a perfect place for our little family to stay. Just steps from the beach, and also so close to everything in downtown Captiva. The electricity went out for a moment and the realty company was incredibly responsive and was there within minutes! The house is perfect size and heated pool is delightful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ellen G.

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

Laika Rocks!!

We had a perfect week away. Yet the best came at the time our departure and our car died. AAA kept us waiting 2 hours. We think our hero was Ferdinand? From American Rentals who drove back to his office- brought his pickup and got us going!!! He was amazing and I hope someone tells his boss.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dana P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, close to beach, good beach amenities, comfortable home.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Leslie R.

Late July Family Vaca

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have stayed in Captiva pre Ian many times but not stayed on Laika Lane. Laika House was perfect size for my family. Pool was fantastic (would have been great if we had access to the outdoor bathroom) property and home were clean and had all the amenities we needed for the week. The home itself needs a few fixes but certainly did not hinder our week. Short walk to beach for our early afternoon then back to enjoy the pool. Wagon needs replaced it is a bit rusted and made it more difficult to pull in the sand but had plenty of chairs and an umbrella to enjoy our beach time. We love Captiva and plan to return we hope the rebuild continues as we miss a lot of the shops and places to eat. But hands down enjoyed BOOP ice cream and RC OTTER food and service was outstanding. Highly recommend Laika House and American Reality is a pleasure to work with.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

8/10 Good

John G.

Last stay in Laika

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I have stayed in this house for many years and we have many great memories here. The location is great, and the private pool is fantastic. However, the new owners need to make some upgrades as soon as possible. It wouldn't take much—just some new appliances, furniture, and blinds would go a long way. We had some problems this year, but American Realty took care of everything. Their staff was on point to make everything right. This is our last year to stay in this house as American reality has found us a new house to stay in next year as a massive upgrade. For the price point and location Laika house is hard to beat. I hope it gets the upgrades that it needs so I can keep giving memories to many more families to come.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Mahnomen, MN

2024 Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were excited to finally go back to Captiva. We had a wonderful time staying at Liaka House. Grand kids and adults enjoyed the pool, the short walk to the beach to watch Sunset and beach fish. We would definitely stay there again.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Shelly F.

Home Away from Home.

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We love Laika House. This is our second time staying and hope we are able to select Laika House for years to come. With three little ones, the beach is only appealing for a day or two. Laika’s pool though, is always in demand:) We are hoping to learn how to access the half bath off of the pool so that we aren’t taking water and dirt through the home when swimming. That’s the only opportunity we can offer!! Thank you!!
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christine A.

Everything was great!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had an awesome week! The rental management, house and location was all great. We’ve rented through American Reality of Captiva before and will again. We would stay at the Laika House again. 👍😁 FYI for anyone renting the Laika House: 1- Enjoy watching the Osprey nest just to the bay side of the pool in back. 2- Bring your own pool and beach things and basic things to cook and eat at home, such as salt/pepper, foil, coffee filters etc. The house is great but it is basic and bare bones.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

Laika House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Perfect location, perfect house!!! There was still a lot of clean up going on around us. Heard a lot of leaf blowers and trucks starting early morning and all day. Overall great vacation!!
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Captiva

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Rod provided extra, immediate response to questions and very helpful solutions. Very nice neighbors.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Madison, WI

Laika House was perfect for our group.....

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Laika House was perfect for our group of 3 adults and 3 kids. Short walk to the beautiful beach, great pool for all to play in. Quick response to our service request. Close to Boops by The Bubble Room where we enjoyed coffee, ice cream & desserts several times during our stay. Captiva Island Pizza was quick and delicious as was the Shell City Burger Truck. Wonderful experience with Captain Brian on the Water! So fun to see the island and nature from the water. Multiple trips to JN Ding Darling Natl Wildlife Refuge for birding and their lovely Nature Center and a fun educational trip through the park on the Wildlife Refuge Tram Tour. Happy to see Captiva Strong!
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

John G.

3rd time at Laika House!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Perfect house for the family. Steps from the beach. Pool at the house. Deck and grill! Good space for everyone and kitchen has all you need. This house has so many good memories for our family. We have stayed in many houses on the island and this one is our fav! Its that type of beach house you feel at home in on vacation. Lisa and the crew at American Realty Group always go the extra mile to make us happy! Third stay in this house and booked it again for the next year!
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Foster, KY

May 7-14

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful week in Captiva. Laika House was a perfect location to both beach and shops. The house was clean, and provided what we needed to make our stay a great one!
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

8/10 Good

Cheryl B.

Laika house

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Have stayed here previously ice maker still not working. Sun umbrella not good

6/10 Okay

Katy C.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Location is best part

The positives- the location is great. Short walk to the beach and restaurants. The trees and overall landscaping is beautiful. This house has so much potential!! However, the house itself needs so much work. This is our third time staying on the island, and the most we’ve spent this far on a house. For the amount of money… we would expect much nicer amenities. The house was not clean upon arrival; there was food particles on the carpet and under the table. We vacuumed ourselves the first day and the vacuum was full. There was mold in the bathroom shower that could easily be cleaned with bleach. The shower backed up the first day; we called maintenance on this- the gentleman explained it was the way the shower floor slanted ? However, miraculously it was better afterwards. The kitchens drawers were filthy on the insides. All the cabinetry was sticky; like it had never been cleaned. Half the outlets didn’t work. We did contact the office about he lack of cleanliness; they sent a “cleaning crew” back… no idea what more they cleaned, it looked no different. Do not expect beach amenities! Supposedly they are not apart of the rental, but we’ve never had this problem at other homes we’ve rented. The umbrella is rusted out, and broken, beach chairs rusty, old broken tykes wagon -that we were able to get replaced Bc I explained my husbands foot was broken (this is true). Beach towels are torn and old. If I were the owners of a million dollar home on this beautiful island I would be embarrassed. I’m sure they have no idea what poor shape the house is in… At least I hope not for the amount they are charging. We had friends visit from Naples and I found myself apologizing for the house! We love Captiva and work hard to bring our family down for a week. While we still certainly enjoyed ourselves, I will definitely make sure next time that the house is everything one would expect for the amount of money.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cristine R.

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

Spring Break 2022

We had multiple couples stay and the rooms were great. Plenty of room for everyone. There were enough chairs for everyone at the dinner table. The light switches were a little confusing for the pool area and walkway lighting. Overall, we had a great time and would recommend staying at this location again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joseph L.

Another Great Week at Laika House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is our third time staying at Laika House. New owners have bought the house and made some nice changes. Beautiful artwork, great beds, and nice furniture add nicely to the Captiva experience. The location is perfect, the pool is fantastic, and all beach items really made our stay very enjoyable. If we come back to Captiva, we will book Laika!
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

Wonderful house for a family.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We love coming to Captiva with our 4 kids and Laikia House was perfect! The pool was warm and safely on the bottom floor with all of us upstairs. the beds were comfortable and the living space full of sun!! A very short walk and we were on the beach. I highly recommend this property and wish would could have booked it for next year.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

8/10 Good

Robert B.

Nice property, a little lacking in maintenance.

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall we enjoyed our stay at the Laika House. The location is great, convenient to the beach. The home was very clean, and well equipped, kitchen-wise. Several disappointments however: first, there was no Information binder or placard to provide specifics on trash, wiFi password, rules and regs, etc. One was supposed to be dropped off by the management company but never was. We actually found it by accident in the kitchen cabinet above the microwave two days later.A number of light bulbs were either burnt out or missing : stove cooktop, kitchen ceiling fan, master bath vanity. Also, the coffee maker had a used coffee filter full of coffee grounds left in the machine, and the coffee pot itself had to be soaked for several hours to get it clean. Not what should be found by incoming renters. Ice maker was not functioning, and only two small ice cube trays were provided, and one was cracked and split and non-functional. We actually bought three more trays and left them for the next renters.Overall we were satisfied with our stay, but paying better attention to simple maintenance items such as those above would have turned the Four Star into a Five Star.

8/10 Good

Kelly D.

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

awesome property!

This home is just perfect for 6-8 people. it is nestled near the beach on a quiet tropical road. The pool was a wonderful addition. My only issue was with a few minor things inside (door missing to laundry closet, no hair dryer, some lights not working, fridge shelf missing)
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

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