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By The Sea 3 Bedroom / 2 Bath House

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Reviews
8.8 out of 10 Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

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Captiva, Florida
  • Popular LocationCaptiva Beach2 min walk
  • Popular LocationJensen’s Marina2 min walk
  • Popular LocationTurner Beach8 min drive
  • AirportFort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)63 min drive

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

By The Sea 3 Bedroom / 2 Bath House

NEW POOL ! ! !

This 3 bedroom plus study Beach Cottage style home decorated with the nautical flare of Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard is sure to delight the most discriminating guest. Located very near the beach in Captiva's Village, breezy porches offer a serene place to relax with a book or dine al fresco. Custom design elements and architectural enhancements add interesting detail to every room.

Spend your days on the beach, then walk to the Mucky Duck for live music, a sunset drink, or dinner in Captiva. Rent a boat at the Marina or arrange a guided fishing expedition. Sanibel is just a short drive away, with its shops, restaurants, bike paths, and amazing shelling. Enjoy the Ding Darling Wildlife Preserve, where you can sea kayak through mangrove islands and view rare birds and other wildlife. Much of Sanibel/Captiva is a wildlife preserve; this paradise is yours to explore.

By The Sea is the perfect vacation home for active families, reunions of friends, or a weekend getaway. Especially suited to adult guests, who will appreciate the unique decor and attention to detail. Visitors will enjoy the relaxed pace, and low-key style of Captiva. The soft sands and warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico are less than 1 block away. Walk to McCarthy's or Jensen Marina, where you can arrange ocean cruises, wildlife viewing, dolphin/whale watching trips, and deep-sea fishing. Beautiful sunsets are only steps from your door - the highlight of each great day and the beginning of a peaceful Captiva evening.

By The Sea den area was changed to a queen bed. There is now a bedroom with a king bed, a bedroom with twins, and a bedroom with a queen bed. There are two full bathrooms.

Two berth-type child beds are in the study. These are narrower than twin beds but well suited to children, teens, or young adults.


All reservations/cancellations are subject to the terms and conditions (policies) of the American Realty Rental Agreement once the reservation is booked thru 3rd party platforms.

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

Property manager

American Realty of Captiva
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Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Captiva

This holiday home is located in Captiva. Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum and Sanibel Historical Museum and Village are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Jensen’s Marina and McCarthy's Marina. Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation and Sanibel and Captiva Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center are also worth visiting. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.
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Captiva, Florida

What's nearby

  • Captiva Beach - 2 min walk
  • Jensen’s Marina - 2 min walk
  • McCarthy's Marina - 4 min walk
  • Captiva Chapel By the Sea - 5 min walk
  • Turner Beach - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Mucky Duck - 8 min walk
  • Old Captiva House - 16 min walk
  • Mango's
  • Doc Ford's Rum Bar and Grille - Captiva Island - 13 min walk
  • Starbucks - 12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is By The Sea 3 Bedroom / 2 Bath House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at By The Sea 3 Bedroom / 2 Bath House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at By The Sea 3 Bedroom / 2 Bath House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is By The Sea 3 Bedroom / 2 Bath House located?

Situated in Captiva, this holiday home is steps away from Captiva Beach and Captiva Chapel By the Sea. Jensen’s Marina and Jungle Drums are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

8.8

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

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Reviews

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2/10 Terrible

Tom G.

By The Sea
Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have been vacationing at Captiva since 2002 and this was the worst rental experience we have had. When we arrived on Saturday evening we opened the lock box for the front door and there were no keys in it. I called the maintenance number and was given the emergency number. I spoke with him and he told us to try the door to the right. Luckily, this door was not locked so we were able to get in.We noticed that the front outer door was extremely hard to open that evening and on Sunday, and in fact we had to leave it open or else we would not be able to get in. You had to have someone inside hold the door on the bottom with their foot and give it a lot of pressure from the inside. On Sunday when I took a shower in the Master Bathroom the tub would not drain so your shower was in ankle deep water. I called the emergency maintenance man and he said he would have someone out first thing Monday. No one showed on Monday, so I called again Monday afternoon and left a message. On Tuesday, I went to the rental office at 9 and they weren't open, I went again at 10 and no one was there. I went at lunch time and luckily someone was there. He was very surprised that no one had come out but he said he would have someone over there in an hour. A very nice maintenance man did come out and he spent quite a bit of time fixing the front door. He had to place new brackets for the door in the floor. He also was able to get the shower to drain. On Wednesday we noticed that the pool was extremely hot to the point it could not be used. I called maintenance again and he said he would have someone stop by before 5. No one ever did. The sink in the Master bathroom became clogged on Wednesday night into Thursday morning. I went back over to the Rental Office and told the person about what was going on. She said they were down a maintenance person and she would do what she could do about the sink and the pool.
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4/10 Poor

Nathan M.

Not our favorite - pretty disappointed
Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Place seemed fine enough if you are looking for 'rustic, wornout' beach house vibe but did have some major issues:- Internet did not work most of the week. Disrupted our vacation multiple times for maintenance and then Xfinity to come fix- Oven did not work. Disrupted our vacation to have maintenance come do exact same thing I did to try to fix, then they had to replace with brand new oven- One of our kids had a reaction to something in one of the bedrooms (coughing, sneezing, congested) and had to move rooms- Washing machine kept getting stuck midcycle - at one point we had to hand rinse our clothes. Unless they have replaced it, recommend do not use it
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10/10 Excellent

heaven m.

Outstanding in every way
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 is hands down our favorite stay from years of visiting sanibel and captiva. The home is thoughtfully appointed and decorated. Super comfortable beds and great hang out space outdoors. We loved it. American realty was great and very responsive. We will book with them again soon.
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8/10 Good

A guest from purcellville, virginia

Was great inside, but outside had construction of the pool.
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: What started out poorly, turned out well thanks to American Realty! We arrived for out 2 week stay and notice the entire underside of the house was blocked off due to pool construction. We had lots of paddle boards and beach gear with us, so what were we supposed to do? A little notice would have been nice. Anyway, after talking with American Realty, they made sure we were taken care of. They made sure no construction would take place for the next 2 weeks and allowed us to use what we could for storage on the underside of the house! Very professional and courteous people. There was also some minor master bath sink issues they took care of asap!
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10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Great location on Captiva
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: House is close to the beach, dining, & activities. In a quiet neighborhood. House could use some TLC.Not a good House for small children - too much breakable stuff to touch. Management Co. Was very responsive and professional.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

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