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Life's a Beach: Walk to Private Beach & Village in 5 Minutes

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Captiva, FL
  • Place, Captiva Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, McCarthy's Marina
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Jensen’s Marina
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Garden

About this property

Life's a Beach: Walk to Private Beach & Village in 5 Minutes

Beach Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, (Sleeps 6)
Come visit us on beautiful Captiva Island and stay in our 'Life's a Beach' cottage. Our property is a lovely ground level cottage nestled in beautiful lush and tropical gardens. Located on wonderful Wightman lane a small private beach road in the heart of Captiva Island. Considered one of the best locations on Captiva. From here walk to private beach and village in just 5 minutes. Relax in your private large hot tub, enjoy outdoor dinning and lounging areas in front and back of your vacation home. Relaxation island style is guaranteed. For dinner and sunset drinks walk to Captiva's beautiful and famous shelling beaches and historic village. Enjoy nightly beach front sunsets and award winning dining and shop the many unique stores and galleries.

Enjoy the warm gulf waters, restaurants, shops, galleries. Huge variety of activities are available on the island. Fishing, boating, boat charter, outer island tours, sunset cruises, dolphin and wildlife cruises. Bird watching, canoe and kayak thru the back bay and mangroves, bike, golf, parasail, skate, shelling, Jet ski, marina.

~Air Conditioning ~Bath Linens ~Stove and Oven ~Blender ~Beach umbrella ~Beach Chairs ~2 Cable TVs ~Phone ~Ceiling Fans ~Outside dinning ~Microwave ~Coffee Maker ~Iron ~Games for Kids ~VCR/DVD ~Hot Tub ~Heating ~Porch ~Refrigerator ~Toaster ~Ironing Board ~Toys for Kids ~Alarm Clock ~On Street Parking ~Bed Linens ~Gas Grill ~Ice Maker ~Washer ~Dryer ~Beach Towels ~Portable Radio ~Radio

Activities:

~Beachcombing ~Marina ~Boating ~Parasailing ~Deep Sea Fishing ~Tennis ~Beaches ~Surfing ~Sailing ~Canoeing ~Pier Fishing ~Biking ~Groceries ~Swimming ~Yachting ~Kayaking ~Fly Fishing ~Water Park ~Restaurants ~Snorkeling ~Wind Surfing ~Jet Skiing ~Golfing

Area: Our 'Life' a Beach' is just steps to the beach, restaurants and galleries. 10 minute drive to Sanibel Island village were you find an additional variety of restaurants, shops, galleries, gourmet groceries, waterfront restaurants and entertainment. Famous Ding Darling preserve, Tarpon Bay recreation area, shell museum, Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation and many nature trails and tours are available. Over 50 miles of safe bike lanes on Sanibel. Bike rental.

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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

Pets allowed
$300.00
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Not more than max. 6 persons allowed including children. Max 2 cars per rental party. Parking private to the property

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2024853vb
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 fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Captiva

Located in Captiva, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at North Captiva Island Beach and Sanibel Island Southern Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation, or check out an event or a game at Dunes Golf and Tennis Club. With jet skiing, scuba diving and canoeing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Captiva, FL

What's nearby

  • Captiva Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Jungle Drums - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • McCarthy's Marina - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Jensen’s Marina - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Alison Hagerup Beach Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Green Flash Waterfront Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • Mainstay North Captiva & Barnacles Bar
  • ‪The Bubble Room - ‬3 min walk
  • Mangos
  • ‪The Mucky Duck - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Life's a Beach: Walk to Private Beach & Village in 5 Minutes pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Life's a Beach: Walk to Private Beach & Village in 5 Minutes?

As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Life's a Beach: Walk to Private Beach & Village in 5 Minutes on 7 August 2026 start from NZ$1,000, 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.

What time is check-in at Life's a Beach: Walk to Private Beach & Village in 5 Minutes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Life's a Beach: Walk to Private Beach & Village in 5 Minutes?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Life's a Beach: Walk to Private Beach & Village in 5 Minutes located?

This family-friendly Captiva holiday home is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Captiva Beach, Jungle Drums and McCarthy's Marina. J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge and Captiva Chapel By the Sea are also within 10 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. 4 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

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

Cute lil house

Loved the house and different outdoor spaces. Close to everything. We had a great two week stay
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2022
Paul, thank you for staying with us and the great review! We hope to have you back some time soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Happy at Life's a Beach

Lots of space, very clean, and cute decor. Close to beach and village.There was a broken down cardboard box containg a belt of nails at the base of a tree in the front yard and bathroom sinks were clogged with hair and slime.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alice G.

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

January Captiva trip

Our family likes this house and location. This was our second time staying[.here; after 3 hurricanes. Unfortunately the weather was cold, rainy and windy. I can't find fault with the house. Iit is modest, not glamorous. The only thing i would say is that the living room sofa is very uncomfortable but if the weather had been better we wouldn't have used it so much. 1
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kylee B.

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

Perfect getaway property!

I’ve been coming to Captiva for over 10 years, but always as a family trip. This is my first time coming as just a couple, and this house was the perfect size for the two of us! You also can’t beat the location. Very clean property, great communication from the property manager, and loved the jacuzzi!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

Life’s a beach

It was such a great experience and so close to the beach and shops. The home was very clean and perfect for our Anniversary trip.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2022
Amanda, we are so happy to hear you had a great time and enjoyed your Anniversary trip! Thank you for the 5 star review! We hope to have you back !
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruthie and Hans L.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

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