Our stay started off very easy due to the communication from the property management group. We ordered our groceries ahead which was such a great idea as they were waiting for us for an easy lunch after a day of travel. We did not have too many issues, but everything was met with prompt service and communication. The house and location was perfect for our families. Location at the beach was a prime spot for viewing sunsets and the kids lived the pool every day. Captiva has our hearts and it was such a wonderful vacation.
The house is exactly as described- plenty of space for our large extended family. What we did not expect is that we were on the best beach on the island! The fishing and shelling were incredible and the sandbar at the point made it even better. We had a few minor issues with the internet and grocery orders, but management was prompt with service. This was our first time on the island and by the end of the week, we were getting very comfortable with island life!
Location, Location! This home is in an unbeatable location, situated directly across from Captiva Sunset Beach with breathtaking beachfront views from all three levels. Each evening, the top deck becomes the perfect spot to watch specular sunsets. Captiva Sunset Beach stands out as the best beach on the island, featuring a wide sandbar and prime fishing spots. The house is spacious, well maintained, and provides a relaxing escape. The private pool adds to the experience, offering a refreshing retreat from the beach. Additionally, property manager was responsive, and ordering groceries was an easy process.
What a great place and great hosts! First time for our group on North Captiva and it did not disappoint. Tons of wildlife, beautiful property, great fishing and great people. Will be back again!
The house is large with a nice layout and comfortably housed our family of 8 adults. It is ideally located directly on a wonderful beach. The owners are responsive, replacing a broken pool heater while we were there. The island has some scars from the recent hurricanes but is recovering well. This is a great spot for a private beachfront getaway.
My whole family just got staying here for a week, 13 people ranging from ages 7 months to 64, and every single one of us loved it! The house was spacious, clean and had everything you needed. The views were beautiful from the porches. The pool was perfect for the kids when the beach got too hot! The hosts were reliable and quick to respond/help. We all give it 2 thumbs up and canât recommend this home away from home enough!
We had a wonderful time. The views from the house are spectacular. We loved the screened in porches too. There are plenty of bathrooms to use. The pool was so nice to have when the ocean was a bit too cold. Having the washer/dryer was awesome. The kitchen island is huge!
We loved all the nature walks available on the island. The seashells are unbelievable. We saw dolphins, tortoises, reptiles and many, many different kinds of birds. We enjoyed Mangoâs food too. Make sure you order plenty of groceries but if you forget something it can be delivered! Lots and lots of friendly people on the island.
The house is in a perfect spot on the island. Everything was as described and Shallyâs did a great job on helping us out and with communication. Would definitely recommend this house!
This is a beautiful house on a gorgeous beach. Accessing the island was a bit tricky, I donât recommend you bring your own boat, itâs better to take the provided ferry. My stay was very nice.
The house was everything we hoped it would be and more! The views of the beach were amazing from all the balconies and beach access was right across the walkway. The rooftop deck provided even more gorgeous views and the pool at the house was great for the kids during the day and adults at night :-) It was our first time on North Captiva and we would definitely go back!
The house was just as it was listed and accommodated our large group. The beach is so close to the house. It was nice to be able to get up in the morning and walk down to the beach to look for shells.
Plenty of refrigerator space - we had a little bit of a hard time keeping up with ice in the freezer until we discovered an ice maker in the bottom level basement bathroom closet. They put in a new dishwasher while we were there.
The view of the gulf is amazing! Sunset is the best!
The hardest part of this vacation is planning for food and beverages. They will do grocery delivery while you are there so you donât have to order everything before you go, but still need to plan ahead because it will take some time to get more delivered. If you end up buying any food/beverage on the island, it is much more expensive and there is not a big selection of items. When ordering groceries, if you are particular about brands, make sure to list a âbackupâ item so if the one you requested is out of stock you can get a replacement that works for you.
Over all- an amazing vacation. Definitely a house we would stay in again. đ
Wonderful house for a family vacation at the beach with gorgeous views, but privacy, only yards from beach with private pool, and easy access to large club pool, kayaks, and tennis. Absolutely the best sunsets!
Ally, Sean and the team at Shallyâs were great, they were very responsive to anything that we needed. The house was awesome, in a great location, walkable to the island club and right across from beach access. Could not have asked for a better place to stay for our first time on the Island. Will definitely do it again!
This house was perfect for our family of 8 adults and 7 little ones under the age of 5. The bedrooms and living area were spacious, and Ally provided the needed cribs and high chairs. The pool was a big hit with everyone and the beach was right across the âstreetâ. The kitchen was well stocked with spices. We would definitely stay there again. Thanks!
House was good,location even better! My grandkids had a blast and want to come back,which we probably will! The golf carts were horrible, one had no brakes and the other was rusty! Ordering the food was a smooth process! Bob!
We had a wonderful time. It was me and my husband, my in- laws, our 2 teenage kids and their girlfriends. The house was great and the location was amazing. My husband and I had the bedroom upstairs. The view was absolutely spectacular!!! Sean and Ally were there to so friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay here again!! The only thing we would suggest is lights by the pool area so people could play ping pong and swim at night. We checked all the lights but nothing came on. We did not inquire about it. We kept meaning to email and ask, but kept forgetting. It obviously didnât keep us from having fun!! đđ
Beautiful, well-maintained home with spectacular sunsets! Loved all the decks - top with lots of sun, middle with shade and beautiful view, sunny pool deck out of the wind. Walked the beach several times a day and saw dolphins and tortoises. Nice to have the Captiva Island Club bikes and kayaks and the state park to walk and bike in.
This place is perfect for a large group wanting easy beach access to a beautiful get-away-from-it-all destination. The beach was just on the other side of the road facing west and the sunsets were spectacular. Getting there is kind of a logistical maze, but Sean & Ally (the property managers) made everything as easy as possible. We paid a pretty substantial upcharge to them to have groceries delivered and put away in the house before we arrived - but it was worth it not to have to worry about it. We ordered groceries/seafood a couple more times during the week, and it was a pretty easy process. There are 4 bedrooms with bathrooms on the 1st floor (2nd floor since house on stilts), the kitchen/living room/dining room are on the 2nd floor (3rd floor) and then there is a 5th bedroom on the top floor (4th floor). A screened-in deck off the living room help keep the no-see-ums at bay. However, the best views were on the top floor deck. It wasn't screened in, but a cardinal visited every morning and a slight breeze kept the bugs to a minimum. I would remove the crib the bedroom with twin beds unless the group has a baby. Sleeping in a room with a crib was off-putting. The kitchen was perfect for a large group and having the 2 refrigerators was a definite plus. Having the pool was great. We would hit the beach in the morning and the pool in the late afternoon before cocktails on the deck to watch the sunset. We were pretty self-contained and since it was a family trip during COVID, that worked out perfectly. It would be nice if there was a dvd player, but we hooked up a laptop and streamed movies through the TV. Wifi was okay. This isn't the place to go if you are looking for nightlife and partying. Some maintenance would make the place much nicer - a screen door was torn and off the slider, a lamp was broken on the deck, some of the beds should be replaced, golf carts are pretty old, new beach umbrellas, kitchen ware could be updated (knives sharpened, new utensils) and there was a leak in the living room. However, none of these were enough to take away our enjoyment of the house or the area. I would absolutely recommend this place to a friend.
Location is great. The kitchen is well stocked but needs cookie sheets n pizza pans. Beds are not comfortable. The mattresses, sheets and pillows need to be replaced. Some of the Towels are also very worn. House has a great view and my family loved the beach. Tortuga property managers were very good to work with.