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Captivation
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A favorite quiet spot
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Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 143200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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Captiva, FL
  • North Captiva Island Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Cayo Costa Beaches
  • Useppa Island
    ‪257 min walk‬
  • Fort Myers, FL (FMY-Page Field)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Captivation - Sunrise-to-sunset views–walk to beach– 2 golf carts, bikes, pool

Newly remodeled (2025) Luxury 4 BR/5 BA - Brand New Kitchen and Baths – Close to beach, Island Club and Preserve, yet a private, quiet hideaway!

***CAPTIVATION BRAND NEW FULL GUT REHAB READY MARCH 2025***
CAPTIVATION IS UNDER NEW PROPERTY MANAGEMENT!


Enjoy your Upper Captiva Vacation in a newly remodeled home towering over the Preserve. Captivation has large open spaces suitable for 2 large families or 4 couples, sleeping 12 in beds. Enjoy the fresh air on the large decks which circle both levels of Captivation or escape the heat in a private, nicely appointed screened pool and the adjacent bar/gaming area - perfect for afternoon and evening relaxation. Witness the amazing 360 Degree views from the expansive vaulted ceiling 2nd floor great room. Enjoy a margarita from the roof deck which gives you a view of the entire island and the spectacular sunrises and sunsets. New paint, flooring, newly updated/remodeled kitchen and bathrooms, new furniture, new kitchen appliances, 5 brand new flat panel smart TVs just waiting for you in this lightly used home owned by caring owners. Plus 2 NEW golf carts as of March 2021! New property management as of June 2023, we welcome Shally's Seashells to provide outstanding service to all of our guests!

Captivation is ideal for large family gatherings, with great spaces to escape, relax or entertain on “island time”. Bring the kids and babies!

Ground level – Play cornhole or ping pong and enjoy the screened in pool and gaming area. A rare convenience on Upper Captiva - fully screened ground level, mostly under cover. Escape the rain and the bugs and no need to drag the kids up and down the stairs!
Private heated pool, 5 stool bar, Television, refrigerator with icemaker, double sink
Bathroom with shower, new Chaise lounges, Ceiling fans, Ping pong table, hammock, wicker seating area, Cornhole game.

First floor – features 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (updated January 2025) and laundry room. Ceramic "Wood" floors, fresh paint and new ceiling fans in every room. Deck wraps around entire level. Washer/dryer and great outdoor get away areas: a hammock for naps, wicker seating area, and porch swing for taking it all-in.

King Suite: Sleeps 2 (plus pullout)

King bed with extra deep plush pillow top mattress
Seating area with pullout for children.
Full brand new updated bathroom (2025) with dual shower heads.

Flat screen TV
Writing Desk
Large room, can fit port-a-crib comfortably

Second King Suite: Sleeps 2

King bed with extra deep plush pillow top mattress
Flat screen TV
Full bath, recently updated, with shower
Porch with wicker seating area overlooking pool and preserve.


Double Queen Bedroom: Sleeps 4

2 Queen beds
Flat Screen TV
Adjoining recently updated hall bath.
Porch with wicker seating overlooking pool and preserve.

Kids Suite: Sleeps 6

Two Twin over Full Bunk Beds.

Bright, spacious hall bath has large tub to bathe the kids.


Top Floor – features a brand new (2025) kitchen, adjoining dining area, great room with 2 seating areas, recently updated full bath and expansive porches.

Fully Equipped and recently updated kitchen and dining area featuring:

Brand new (2025) stainless steel appliances.
New (2025) marble countertops with white cabinets
New kitchenware: dishes, utensils, glassware, cooking equipment.
Fully equipped with all small appliances (blender, coffee maker, Keurig, toaster, etc)
Glass and dishware to serve 14
Breakfast bar that seats 5
Adjoining Dining room area with table that seats ten

Spacious Great Room: new furniture (2025), with two separate lounging areas and breakfast/gaming table. Games, Puzzles, books galore!

South Seating area has a two couches and two comfortable chairs to sip coffee and enjoy the spectacular sunrises or spin around to watch TV on the large flat panel smart TV or movie from our DVD library.

North Seating area features four large chairs and round table.

Expansive wraparound porches, with separate seating areas on both gulf and sound sides.
outdoor dining table seats 8

Step up to the roof deck for a view of the entire island from one of its highest vantages. Capture sunset or sunrise, stargaze or sunbathe in seclusion.

Property manager

Denise Harrington

Languages

English
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Amenities

Pool
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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Five night minimum required. Must fall within a Saturday to Saturday timeframe

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Captiva

Located in Captiva, this holiday home is near the beach. Barbara Sumwalt Useppa Island Historical Museum and Barbara Sumwalt Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at McCarthy's Marina and Jensen’s Marina. Jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Captiva, FL

What's nearby

  • North Captiva Island Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km

Restaurants

  • The Mucky Duck
  • Tarpon Lodge
  • Green Flash
  • Starbucks
  • RC Otter's Island Eats

Frequently asked questions

Does Captivation - Sunrise-to-sunset views–walk to beach– 2 golf carts, bikes, pool have a pool?

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

Is Captivation - Sunrise-to-sunset views–walk to beach– 2 golf carts, bikes, pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Captivation - Sunrise-to-sunset views–walk to beach– 2 golf carts, bikes, pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Captivation - Sunrise-to-sunset views–walk to beach– 2 golf carts, bikes, pool?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Captivation - Sunrise-to-sunset views–walk to beach– 2 golf carts, bikes, pool located?

Located near the beach, this family-friendly holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from North Captiva Island Beach.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

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

Great Home

Captivation was perfect for our family trip to the island. We really enjoyed the lower level entertaining area. The updates in the home were amazing and well done. I would highly recommend staying at this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila B.

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

Loved our stay!

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was perfect for our family with the pool and games. Beach proximity was perfect! Would love to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madison A.

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

Family Get-A-Way

House was amazing and perfect location. Staff was wonderful to work with and very helpful throughout the whole process. We are already planning our return trip next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh W., Charleston SC

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

Beautiful home with a great layout. We will definitely be coming back.

Great trip and the house was perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie B.

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

Best vacation ever!

We loved everything about North Captiva and this house! We're already planning our next trip!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Darci H.

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

Wonderful, relaxing place!!

We enjoyed the islands calm, quiet, no crowds, and beautiful beaches. We loved everything about the house, everything was perfect!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

mark w.

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

Great Stay

The house was as advertised and provided everything we needed to have a great vacation. The island was awesome. The management company was great and very response. Would defiantly go again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Just as advertised

Captivation was a great experience and just as advertised. Very clean, the lanai around the entire first floor was wonderful and the management was very accommodating. Would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ana L.

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

Relaxation at Captivation

Wonderful home with plenty of room for a large family to enjoy each others company or find a quiet place to read a book. We enjoyed the enclosed pool area and downstairs kitchen. Looking forward to coming backing next year!! We love North Captiva Island!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia G.

Great Vacation!

We've been going to North Captiva Island for many years, normally at the beginning of June and in November. Captivation house was one of our favorite houses by far! It had everything we needed for our group of 13 and Duncan the property manager and his team was excellent! Would absolutely stay at Captivation again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Beth D.

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

Off the grid

We love North Captiva and this house has everything we needed for my family (3 young boys). Property management was easy to get ahold of if needed - seamless and helpful getting us and everything we brought to and from ferry.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lacey C., Cedar Rapids

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

Enjoyed our large family stay

We had a large family vacation on the island and 1 of the 2 houses we stayed for a week was captivation. There was plenty of space for grandparents,kids and grandchildren. We spent a lot of time at the pool area enjoying the space and amenities. Property managers quickly responded to anything that we needed. Great job guys and thanks for helping our family make memories! Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lu B.

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

Captivation

We had a great time at Captivation. Plenty of room for everyone. We enjoyed the pool area especially the little kids. It was quite an adventure getting to the island and planning the logistics and the grocery list but it was well worth it. We found the property managers to be very accessible and responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kyle S.

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

Awesome island getaway!

The house was amazing, clean, very spacious, and stocked with everything you need and more! The pool was amazing and we loved the games provided. Cooked dinner every night in the fully stocked kitchen, saving us a ton of money. Our kids had a blast playing while the adults relaxed. Property manager was phenomenal with communication, and answered every question we had. Highly recommend Mango’s Bar and Grill - awesome potato salad and buffalo chicken wraps!! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann H., Cold spring

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

Relaxing island home

We had the most beautiful and relaxing vacation. Loved the island . Laura and Duncan couldn’t have been more helpful, any problems we had were taken care of promptly . The home is beautiful and clean We had plenty of room for our family . The weather was perfect , we enjoyed every part of the island . I will definitely be making a trip back to Captivation sometime in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tammi P., Illinois

Loved NCI.

We love this place! Very nice home. Tortuga was responsive to minor issues. We learned what to do and not do next time.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brett N.

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

Family and Friends vacation to North Captiva

The house is spacious with great amenities. The covered outdoor pool area was great with Ping Pong, corn hole and an outdoor bar/bathroom. The kitchen was well equipped and with four bedrooms/bathrooms there is more the adequate space for two families. The views from the 3rd floor deck are awesome. But remember you are going to a barrier island. When there is an issue it's not simple to get fixed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph H., Aurora, Ohio

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

Perfect House on North Captiva!

First, the pictures do NOT do the place justice. The spaces are much larger than they appear in the picture. There are so many areas to go escape - bedroom, TV area, decks, pool, etc. The fact the pool is covered is a huge bonus. We spent each day lounging in or by the pool, playing ping-pong, or watching sunsets from the roof deck. Fantastic location for the beach or walking the preserve. Would recommend this location above any others we've viewed or stayed at!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

whitney d.

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

Wonderful Place!

We had the most wonderful time staying in Captivation! Tortuga was amazing trying to accommodate us with an early check-in due to impending bad weather. When we got there there was no pack-n-play, just an empty box and we were delivered one within a few days. They delivered our groceries a day early and We made a mid-week grocery order and it was delivered with no issues. The house is very spacious and the pool is wonderful. There are some cosmetic issues but overall the place was great! We will be back for sure!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

christy p.

Highly recommended!!

It was our first time to North Captiva and it was WONDERFUL! The house was beautiful and very clean. Having the pool enclosed was a huge advantage, in comparisons to the other properties. The location worked out great! It only took a couple minutes to the beach. At first I was bummed to not be directly on the beach but many of the beach front properties were effected by a previous storm and left undesirable. I would 100% suggest this property! Oh and the property managers were quick to communicate and accommodate whatever we needed!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Shannon O., Chicago, IL

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

Great Family Vacation home

Captivation was the perfect home for our family holiday! There were three generations of family and we all had a wonderful time. The way the house is laid out is perfect. We loved the lower level with all the games and the pool bar and fridge. And all the views! So much outdoor space, everything was perfect. The house had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. The property managers, Tortuga, were very responsive and accommodating, but luckily we didn't really have any issues. This was our second stay on North Captiva, but with a much larger group, and being able to stay at Captivation made this trip more memorable as we got to experience it with all our siblings, nieces and nephews and parents - I highly recommend this home! We home to return some day!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

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

Amazing Vacation

We had an amazing stay at Captivation. We had never been to North Captiva Island and fell in love with it! The house was large enough for our three families. It's rare to find a house where 12 people can all sleep in beds (and not pull out couches). Tortuga Property Management made the entire process so easy. Laurie was amazing to work with leading up to the trip. She helped with all of our questions and grocery order. Duncan was also super helpful with the tour of the island when we arrived. I highly recommend Pine Island Taxi and Island Girl Ferry to get to and from the island. I also HIGHLY recommend getting your groceries shopped and delivered by Tortuga. It made the entire trip so relaxing to not have to worry about any of those things.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian C., Denver, Colorado

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

Best house on N. Captiva (in our budget!)

We booked early because from the online pictures and description, Captivation appeared to be the best of what was in our budget. And happy to report we were not disappointed! The screened in porch and pool (and games area) was an absolute must! Bring bug repellent for the rest of the island or if hanging out side on the deck though. The house was very clean and in great shape. The property management team was very responsive and the process for us first timers to the island was great - would recommend Boats N Fun if your house party is only 6 people - appeared much easier than the larger charter water taxis. And that was a recommendation from Captivation property management team so thanks for that. They even had new skillet pans delivered during our stay - we didn't request them - they must have heard us comment that they needed replaced! - lol. We had a great time with our stay and the Island is beautiful. Thanks for helping make our vacation memorable with the accommodations as advertised! Cheers!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anna W.

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

We are obsessed with North Captiva!!!

I found this place and booked it for a long weekend and much to my surprise, you have to take a boat to get there!! I was a little overwhelmed by the logistics of the trip but after a little bit of research and talking to Laurie on the phone, everything came together. The ferry ride over started the trip with a lot of excitement, and Duncan met us at the boat to help us with all of our stuff. The house was perfect!! We LOVED the downstairs, how all of the bedrooms were on the middle level, and the upstairs is insanely huge. This house truly has everything you need. The decks are amazing, especially the top one!! There were a few things that weren’t perfect - there were two missing smoke detectors (we did not have any issues), the kitchen fridge didn’t close properly (not a formal issue, just had some condensation on the inside of the fridge), the hot tub isn’t actually a hot tub...meaning you can’t heat that part up only, and the washer was off balance so it had a really hard time keeping up with the many loads of towels. These things were small compared to the insanely wonderful experience we had. We can’t wait to visit again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Mandy W.

Large house great for large groups with lots of common space

Our group of 8 adults and 8 kids had a fantastic time during our stay at Captivation. Sarah was incredibly helpful in making sure we got everything booked and had all the information we needed ahead of time. If you are looking to REALLY unplug from the mainland but still have plenty to do and space to be both together and separate with your group, this is a well balanced option. My only critique is that communication with Tortuga properties can be a bit tricky. We talked to so many different people when trying to get our questions answered directly that we seemed to have to answer and provide duplicate info to several different people on several different occasions. We also had a few issues with trash that had been on property before we arrived and made the pool area smell a bit from time to time. Additionally, keep your expectation of the beach club pool low. We took our kids there one night and they refused to get in bc it was pretty dirty. There was quite a bit of trash in the pool night. It might have gotten better while we were there, but we chose not to revisit since our place had a clean pool. Overall though, i would recommend this spot to those looking for a laid back vacation with plenty of space to enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

About the host

Hosted by Denise Harrington

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We are a family of 6 that lives up north in the Chicago area. We have visited North Captiva many times over the years and fell in love with it. It is quiet and peaceful and we can get away from it all here! We finally decided to own a piece of paradise.

Why they chose this property

We chose Captivation because it is big enough for our large family and for us to have others join us on the island when we visit. We just love the screened in pool area, the large living space, all of the decks to sit outside and enjoy the views. We love the location: proximity to the beach, NCIC club and pool, Mangos, and the preserve. We loved the 360 degree views of the island. Favorite time of day is grabbing some coffee and watching sunrise from the back deck while listening to all of the birds waking up.

What makes this property unique

Location and views! Privacy as well, we are in a quiet location on the island.

Languages:

English
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