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Gulf-front Escape on Captiva Island - Sandpiper

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Den
Kitchen with a large island
Primary bedroom with a king bed with slider access to the wrap-around deck
Wrap-around deck with a private heated pool
Aerial of Sandpiper

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Pool House Guest Bedroom

4 Single Beds

Pool House Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Entryway Half Bathroom

Toilet

Guest Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Guest Bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

Pool House Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Pool House Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Primary Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Gulf-front Escape on Captiva Island - Sandpiper

Tucked along scenic Captiva Drive, Sandpiper is your Gulf-front ticket to the kind of barefoot escape that only Captiva Island delivers. This Old Florida beach cottage blends cabin-style charm with all the space your crew needs—think warm wood interiors, easy island vibes, and that rare combo of privacy and togetherness that makes group getaways actually work.

The main house keeps things simple and inviting: a comfortable living area for morning coffee and sunset stories, plus a full kitchen for whipping up casual island feasts. But here's where this Captiva vacation rental really shines—the private pool house. You've got a king bedroom for the adults, a bunk room with four twins (perfect for the kids or your friends who refuse to grow up), and an efficiency kitchen for midnight snacks. It's like having two homes in one.

Between the two houses? Your own slice of poolside paradise. Lounge by the water, then stroll straight to the beach for world-class shelling and sunsets that'll ruin you for anywhere else. The Sandpiper vacation rental puts you steps from powdery sand and minutes from Captiva Village's shops, restaurants, and island buzz.

This Sandpiper Captiva Island vacation rental isn't trying to be fancy—it's something better: authentic, spacious, and right where island life happens best. Book Sandpiper now and find out why families come back to this Gulf-front gem year after year.

*This fantastic Captiva Island vacation rental allows special events for up to 100 guests with a $2,000 plus tax fee; ask our fabulous vacation planning advisors for details!

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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 Sanibel Island Southern Beach and J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, while Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum and Sanibel Historical Village and Museum are cultural highlights. Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation and BIG Arts Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating, fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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Captiva, FL

What's nearby

  • J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Captiva Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Turner Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Blind Pass Beach - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Castaways Marina - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Green Flash Waterfront Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪American Legion Post 123 - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Bubble Room - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Mucky Duck - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Shipyard - ‬3 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was incredible and the host was very responsive.
Pool visitor.
Stunning views.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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