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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Captiva, FL
  • Place, North Captiva Island Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Key West Express
  • Place, Sanibel Island Southern Beach
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4-upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1-Master

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3-Upstairs

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Private Beach Access Steps Away, Pool, Outdoor Bar, 2 Golf Carts, 360 Views.

5 Star Property. We are located on the Northern tip of North Captiva Island, with lots of privacy away from the crowds. Just a few steps down your own private sandy path to a pristine white sandy beach overlooking the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico and Cayo Costa Island/State Park. Our home sits on a large double lot with a direct and private beach path via a lush and magical sandy trail that we keep "bare foot friendly".A ONE minute walk and you are at a beautiful white sandy beach, pristine and very private. There is a heated and fenced pool for our guests to enjoy.

On the day of your arrival, you will be met at the dock and we will get you and your luggage settled into the house, which comes with your own personal golf cart for your island transportation during your stay. Our island has no cars, no traffic, only lushly lined sandy trails and golf carts. The property is a short 5 minute golf cart ride from the dock. Once you get settled in, you can explore the island with the two furnished golf carts or just relax and enjoy this magical Island Home. New StarLink High speed internet. The High Tides Beach Bar on the lower level is perfect for gathering after a day on the beach. When traveling to a barrier island great beach access is really a must! Being close enough to hear the sound of waves from your dinner table, spectacular sunsets from the porch or rooftop deck or walk directly to the sparkling waters of the Gulf at any time! Its literally just steps away! Watch dolphins swim by most any day! The island also offers miles of nature trails for hiking and exploring, over 600 acres of Federal Wildlife Preserve is one of the island’s many treasures. Miles of pristine and un-populated beaches, and depending on wind direction…always a calm beach to enjoy somewhere on the island. North Captiva Island is a true offshore island, boat or plane access only, golf carts and bicycles on sandy trails vs cars and roads, yet all the conveniences of shore. The island has a 2 bar/restaurants Mainstays & Mangos Bar & Grill, a small chef led Restaurant (Over the Waterfront), ice cream shop, small convenience store, guided fishing and boating tours, gift shop, boat rentals, grocery deliveries, etc. Once you arrive, you won’t want or need to leave! Ferries run throughout the day, 20 minute boat ride, you can leave almost anytime, you just won’t want to! Also private boats depart daily for island hopping, dolphin watching and shopping trips. Give us a call or email, we would love to have you visit!!!!!!! The only bad part is, you won't want to leave :)

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 11
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

North Captiva, a neighbourhood in Captiva, is home to this holiday home. Captiva Chapel By the Sea and Boca Grande Lighthouse Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Gasparilla Island State Park.
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Captiva, FL

What's nearby

  • North Captiva Island Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km

Restaurants

  • Mainstay North Captiva & Barnacles Bar
  • Mangos
  • Starbucks
  • The Bubble Room
  • Tarpon Lodge Restaurant

Frequently asked questions

Does Private Beach Access Steps Away, Pool, Outdoor Bar, 2 Golf Carts, 360 Views. have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Private Beach Access Steps Away, Pool, Outdoor Bar, 2 Golf Carts, 360 Views.?

As of 21 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Beach Access Steps Away, Pool, Outdoor Bar, 2 Golf Carts, 360 Views. on 22 May 2026 start from NZ$1,293, 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 Private Beach Access Steps Away, Pool, Outdoor Bar, 2 Golf Carts, 360 Views. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Private Beach Access Steps Away, Pool, Outdoor Bar, 2 Golf Carts, 360 Views.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Beach Access Steps Away, Pool, Outdoor Bar, 2 Golf Carts, 360 Views.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Beach Access Steps Away, Pool, Outdoor Bar, 2 Golf Carts, 360 Views.?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Private Beach Access Steps Away, Pool, Outdoor Bar, 2 Golf Carts, 360 Views. located?

This family-friendly holiday home is located in Captiva (North Captiva), close to North Captiva Island Beach and Cayo Costa Beaches. Area attractions also include Alison Hagerup Beach Park and Cabbage Key.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 74 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Delma M.

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

Celebrating family

Very comfortable, perfect room, pool was great.It was the perfect vacation for our family. The Property managers were very helpful, nice and accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney S.

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

We loved thos trip!

The house is perfectly situated super close to the beach and the views for both sunset and sunrise were great! The pool was a really nice plus. The house was very comfortable, but we really enjoyed all of the outdoor space. This was a great home for a family trip and we would definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzana C.

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

Cool pool and cool AC for those hot summer days!!

We have stayed at many different houses on the island this this one is for sure one of my favorites. The kitchen had all the gadgets including an ice maker that came in very handy. Definitely the coldest AC on the island! The heated pool also had cooling feature which we really appreciated cooling down after those long hot summer days. The property management staff was on point. Anytime we needed something fixed or addressed they were attentive and quick. Very happy with our stay overall. The only extra thing that would have been nice to have would have been bikes for the tweens to get around the island on their own.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony G.

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

Great place and location

Loved the stay and had a great vacation at north captiva at this house!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd J.

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

Great House

Overall a perfect vacation at a house setps away from the beach and miles away from att the crowds!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Price W.

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

Paradise in North Captiva

Wonderful stay in North Captiva. House was perfect for family of 10. Cant beat the outdoor living space from screened in porches (a must have), pool and decks! Proximity to beach makes it the perfect location. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynette S.

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

Fun getaway

Both the property manager and VRBO host were excellent to work with and we had an amazing time on the island. The private walk way to the pristine beach is beautiful. We had adults and young children and the space functioned very well for all of us. So many beach chairs, outdoor spaces, and amenities.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob L.

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

North Captiva Visit

We had four members of my extended family visit this comfortable house. From the pool to the watch tower it served us quite well. A longer stay would have been nice but life gets in the way.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

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

Thanksgiving was Laura's 80th birthday

The property was well laid out and well and thoughtfully equipped with all ages in mind. Management was very responsive, especially given the holiday. Plenty of spaces to be together and to be private. We had a blast.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey W.

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

Perfect location

Sundancer is a wonderful house with the perfect view on the island for sunsets. The house comfortably fit 6 of us, two parents with 4 kids ranging in age from 16 to 22. The kitchen was very well stocked. The short walk to the beach down the quaint path was lovely. There are plenty of beach chairs and umbrellas. Communication from beginning to end was smooth and quick.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

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

Christmas at North Captiva

We had a great time at the property. We have stayed at North Captiva several times, but this is the first time we have stayed at this home. The property management was very helpful in getting us into the house under adverse weather and helping us get settled. The house was very close to the beach Had a simple floor plan and excellent views of the water. The only deficiencies we experienced were a non-operational refrigerator on the ground floor due to recent flooding. Otherwise it was a fantastic property for our family. We look forward to returning again soon.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tani J.

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

Great family vacation!

We stayed at Sundancer for 10 days over the Christmas/New Years break. House was clean, well furnished, and comfortable for our group of 9 (6 adults/3 kids). The house has great screened in porches on each level, amazing views of the ocean, and a fun beach bar where we spent several nights enjoying music and happy hour. We loved the heated pool, close and private access to the beach, and outdoor shower. Lots of lounge chairs and spaces to sit for those not wanting to get into the pool. Property management (Shally’s Seashells) was great; always checking in if we needed anything, any minor issues/questions we had and all in a timely and quick manner! Would rent this house and any house managed by Sean and Ally at Shally’s Seashells.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kerri L.

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

Quiet Island Getaway

North Captiva is a quiet island away from it all. It was a nice getaway with my family to detach from the stress of every day. The house was perfect for 11 of us. The private pool was a lot of fun for the kids. The view is beautiful and taking a quiet nap on the hammock with the island breeze was just what I needed. North Captiva is still recovering from the hurricane and has a lot of debris and construction that is not safe for the little ones to run around, but fine with adult supervision. You need to either pack all your food foe the week and deal with transporting it or get Publix delivery or shop at Mangos Convenience Store which is expensive. Choose the lesser of 2 evils. We had a nice time at the house and always received a quick response with questions. We rented a boat for the day and enjoyed exploring, shelling and stopping off at Cabbage Key for some drinks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

John M.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Sulfur water

disappointed . For the price not as clean as it should have been.Master bath tiny and shower water temperature could not be adjusted . Water smelled like rotten eggs.First level shower has no water drain .I have discarded gas grills that were in cleaner and in better working condition. The pool was not monitored carefully for chemicals and turned cloudy. I had to call them to come and clean the filter and add chlorine. Roads and trails poorly maintained. Rough
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place, Verify Your Groceries

The Sundancer property is fantastic, as is the beach to which it has access. We especially enjoyed morning coffee with the sunrise on the widow's watch atop the house. The Tortuga staff works hard and is very friendly. We did have some issues with requested groceries not showing up, with no communication that something wasn't available or wasn't purchased. An effort to replace things wasn't entirely successful. To be fair, however, one of the staff was out with illness during our stay, which I'm sure impacted their ability to handle things. Also, though one can get unlimited kayak rental for a $75 fee (for all your guest for the whole time of your stay), it's a little misleading to see a nice kayak in front of the property if none are included. Until days before our trip, I had assumed I'd have one right on property to take out. But these are just things to be aware of in advance. It's a fine house, and Mindy and the Tortuga staff are very nice. If you're going to North Captiva, it's a fine place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

John A.

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

Family Vacation

Overall, we really enjoyed our stay on North Captiva. The property is a very short walk to the beach through a private walkway, is surrounded by screened in porches and has a rooftop lookout with beautiful views. Sean and Ally were responsive and helpful. We’d recommend planning each meal in advance and making sure you order enough groceries (Ally was helpful when we found our order was missing a few items.) Positives: ⁃ Lots of great outdoor seating in the screened in porch area and the pool. We spent a lot of time here. ⁃ The pool was heated and allowed us to still use even on cooler days. ⁃ The property’s location is excellent and we appreciated the quick walk to the beach. ⁃ The golf carts provided were a fun mode of transportation. ⁃ We enjoyed a few sunsets from the rooftop lookout. ⁃ Responsive team. Few things that could be improved: ⁃ We spent a chunk of our first morning here cleaning to keep ants away (the previous renters must have had a spill on the area rug.) The ants were a persistent problem throughout our stay. We found ourselves cleaning frequently. ⁃ Wood stairs can get slippery (especially for pets), wasn’t a major issue but something to note. ⁃ The home is a bit dated, but could be improved with some minor updates. ⁃ During our stay, the island was instructed to take shelter due to dangerous weather. We would recommend including instructions in the information book provided as we were unsure of the safest place in the home to weather the storm.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Shawn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great vacation, groceries were a hassle

Overall we had a great vacation. The house was nice, although is in need of some attention. It's definitely rented a lot, but it's what we were expecting. We were surprised by the lack of upkeep with the yard, but this was pretty common throughout the island. We were there over spring break which was a very busy time. And I was reminded of these each time I spoke to the property manager. The biggest disappointment for us was the grocery situation. We chose to order our groceries through the management company, which is what they suggested. We were not aware they would place the order through instacart. I've never used instacart and am not familiar with it and was not told this was how the grocery order would be placed. I'm unsure as to how the groceries get delivered to the island and then to the house, but there were several items missing and we had several items we did not order. We soon learned that groceries were mixed up between several houses. It took about a day to get that sorted out. Mid-week we received a text asking if we would need a refill on groceries and if we sent the property manager our order by noon it would be delivered the same day. I'm glad we weren't depending on the refill. By the next afternoon we still did not have the groceries. When I finally got a return call from the property manager, I was again told how busy they were and that because the grocery orders were also being placed for the group of incoming rentals for Saturday, their orders were getting picked up by the instacart shoppers since those were larger orders. The instacart shoppers get paid a percentage of the order. We decided to cancel our order since by that point we only had a day and a half left. We realize spring break is a busy time, but I'm surprised the management company seemed to be caught off guard by that. We would have thought since they are experienced at handling these rentals, they would be equipped to handle this. The only other negative thing was that our included sundries did not show up until the second day, after I had called and texted multiple times. The communication could definitely be better. I know, you were busy, you reminded me of that several times. The island itself was beautiful. We had 5 teenagers and they had a great time. The house is very close to the beach for not actually being on the beach. I don't mean for this review to sound completely negative.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ross M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber R.

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

Beautiful property & island

Traveling as a family of 8. Ages 4-50+ we had a wonderful time. The house was a perfect size for us. Beach exactly 100 steps (my son and I counted). Our first time on North Captiva and we all agreed we’d go back! Secluded but able to order same-day groceries/drinks from Dumpling app. Lots of towels!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie A.

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

Perfect Island Escape

The Sundancer was just perfect for our family of 11. We certainly enjoyed our stay, amazing views, such a beautiful home. Prompt response from property management for unforeseen issues. The dryer stopped working and we had another in a day and a half. In the meantime, they had offered laundry service, great follow up! We had Chef Billy 3 nights, would not recommend. First night great, then issues with forgetting items, changing times. Would recommend when having grocery shopping done and delivered, ensure you obtain receipt at the time. Over the Waterfront restaurant was fabulous. Nick B’s and Mangos great food and so much fun! Looking forward to returning
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

destiny J.

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

Great Location + Great Property = GREAT VACATION

From the time that we arrived on the island, everything was taken care of for us. -Luggage was taken to the house for us and unloaded, at the end of our stay it was loaded back up and taken to the dock for us. -House was nice and cool when we arrived -Pool was a good size. Not too big, but perfect for lounging and relaxing -House had everything that it was supposed to, including plenty of towels, beach chairs, umbrellas, and other assorted beach items. -Two sets of cornhole boards, which got used a bunch. -Kitchen was stocked with pretty much all you would need, just bring your groceries. -Screened-in porches were awesome! The bugs can get pretty bad during the early morning and late evening, but the you would never be able to tell if you're sitting on one of the porches. -Rooftop deck was super cool. It appeared to be one of the highest on the island and you could see everything from up there. -The ground floor bar was great! It was screened, as well, and had tons of seating. There was a grill down there and it was a perfect space to relax and have food and drinks. -Beach was less than a minute walk with a private path. It was extremely private. We only saw a handful of people the entire week We had a wonderful time on North Captiva and this house contributed to our positive experience in a big way. We would definitely recommend this property to anyone who wants to have a relaxing and private vacation on the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Another great week!

We rented this property approx 6 months post Ian and all things considered, the house was in great shape. Management was fabulous and everything functioned perfectly. Location was very good. There is still a lot of hurricane debris everywhere, but that is how the island is right now and people are working around the clock to clear it. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Everything we had hoped for.

This is a wonderful property in a great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Emily W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

SunDancing

Our family enjoyed our Vacation on N Captiva. The SunDancer provided nice accommodations. We really liked the pool and proximity to the beach. The Kitchen, porches and widows walk on top of the house were great. We were surprised that there was no way to get to the 1st/lower level ( screened party / pool room) from the main/ kitchen level- you have to go down from kitchen level and outside / down 3 flights of stairs. This was not evident in the online photos. Also there was no pool toilet so again, we had to go up 2 flights and into the bathroom there. The golf cart was quite rusty and stained a few items of our clothing. The house should have pest control out to spray for ants and other insects. For these reasons the rating is good- with some room for improvement. We Did enjoy our stay and made super memories playing cornhole and enjoying the pool and having access to the club facilities. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry F.

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

Family Beach Trip

This was our second visit to North Captiva Island. The island is beautiful. We enjoy being able to get away from the hustle and bustle and just have time to relax. Your home was perfect for our family. We had 2 adults and 4 adult children. The house was perfect for all of us. Everything was clean and organized. We had all the cooking utensils, cookware and appliances we needed. The beds were comfortable, and we had plenty of linens. The ice maker was an exceptional plus to making sure we had plenty of ice for our favorite beverages. We spent time during the day at the pool and beach and in the evenings in the screened in areas. The mosquitoes and no see-ums are bad in the evenings, so having the screened in areas was perfect. Being able to bring our fur babies with us was great. They also enjoyed being outside with us in the screened in areas. The beach is a very short walk away. The owners have made it easy by providing beach chairs, umbrellas, coolers and a nice cart to use when hauling all of your beach gear. Our kids enjoyed being able to explore the island by golf cart, Mango’s pool and bar was a hit for all. We swam with the dolphins (for free), seen a manatee being rescued and had a blast watching all the turtles roam around the island. We spent a day on a rental boat island hopping. We went to Cabbage Key for lunch, caught a few sharks and seen a lot of manatees. Yvena made our trip easy and worry free by stocking our groceries for us. We had a few issues that just so happened to happen when we were there, normal issues that happen to anyone who owns a home. She was quick to respond and take care of everything right away. Check in is smooth and easy, they meet you at the ferry take your luggage and bring it right to your home. We are already looking forward to our visit next year. Thank you for making our family vacation amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

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