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Sandcastle Captiva luxurious, 2 minutes from beach, private pool, bay views

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
7 bedrooms7+ bathroomsSleeps 166112 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Captiva, FL
  • Captiva Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Jensen’s Marina
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • North Captiva Island Beach
    ‪1283 min walk‬
  • Fort Myers, FL (FMY-Page Field)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed

Bedroom 7

1 King Bed

7 bathrooms, 3 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 8

Toilet

Bathroom 9

Toilet

Bathroom 10

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Sandcastle Captiva luxurious, 2 minutes from beach, private pool, bay views

Sandcastle is a solid, stunning house constructed of stone with granite and tiles and dark wood floors. It has been finished to a glorious standard by professional decorators, showcasing furnishings, artwork, and sculpture. Numerous private balconies, terraces with comfortable sofas, seating for cocktails and entertaining space outside; the perfect house for catching up with family and friends. Please note that this property features two bedrooms located outside of the main house. One bedroom is accessed from the second-floor patio, while the other is situated adjacent to the poolside patio.

Sandcastle has enough space for you all to hide away peacefully and still let the kids run around. Just arrange to meet up and dine together at the formal dining table or outside terrace by the fountain! Sandcastle has over 6,000 sq ft of living space, and over 8,000 sq ft if you include the pool, outside kitchen, lanai and balconies.

Sandcastle has a lovely private heated pool and hot tub alongside an outside kitchen and BBQ, set in stunnng gardens. A table tennis table if you're feeling energetic and the beach a very slow 2 minutes walk away; all the great facilities you could wish for, including an elevator, but it is just across the road from the Green Flash restaurant and on the edge of Captiva Village.
Once you've found Sandcastle you may not want to leave.

Important Note: This rental does not include beach chairs or umbrellas. Instead, we’ve partnered with VayKLife to provide you with a credit toward beach essentials like chairs, umbrellas, coolers, wagons, and more—so you can pack light and still enjoy everything you need for a perfect day at the beach. While some of our homes may have beach gear on-site, availability varies, and we cannot guarantee specific items will be provided. With VayKLife, you get to choose exactly what you need, and they’ll deliver it right to your door for added convenience. Your booking confirmation includes a link to VayKLife’s site, where you can browse their full selection and easily redeem your credit. It’s just one of the ways we help make your stay as seamless and enjoyable as possible.

Important Note: The elevators are currently functional; however, as they are mechanical items, we cannot guarantee they will remain operational during your stay. Please note that refunds will not be issued in the event of elevator malfunctions.

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Dream Vacation Rentals
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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Captiva

Located in Captiva, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sanibel Island Southern Beach and North Captiva Island Beach. Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation and Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Captiva, FL

What's nearby

  • Captiva Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • McCarthy's Marina - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Jensen’s Marina - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Turner Beach - 7 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Bowman's Beach - 9 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mucky Duck - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Green Flash - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪RC Otter's Island Eats - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Crow’s Nest Steakhouse - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Sandcastle Captiva luxurious, 2 minutes from beach, private pool, bay views have a pool?

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

Is Sandcastle Captiva luxurious, 2 minutes from beach, private pool, bay views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sandcastle Captiva luxurious, 2 minutes from beach, private pool, bay views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sandcastle Captiva luxurious, 2 minutes from beach, private pool, bay views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sandcastle Captiva luxurious, 2 minutes from beach, private pool, bay views located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Captiva Beach and Jungle Drums. Captiva Chapel By the Sea and McCarthy's Marina are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

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

Great Home in Captiva

This house is great! Can accommodate 3 families comfortably, great location, and communication with host was excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria J.

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

Spring break get away

We stayed at Sandcastle in Captiva for a week for our High School spring break. 2 families of 4 adults and 7 teenagers total. The house is spacious and well appointed as advertised. It’s very close to the beach, the Island Store and Provisions as well as the Green Flash restaurant across the street . It is a quiet area and not overly crowded The house was very clean. The pool and hottub are nice but the pool lights didn’t work and a fountain was filled with stagnant water. The 2 kitchens were great but none of the ice makers were working The rental company was extremely responsive and attempted to fix any small problems. Overall this stay was a great experience and we’d definitely recommend this property for a group
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick J.

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

Great choice!

Great home with a great location to restaurants, beach and an amazing sunrise. We had a party of 15 and there was more than enough room to accommodate. Some minor issues but the property manager took care of it right away. Excellent communication from the property manager throughout. I would definitely rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Colt T.

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

Skip this house, but very responsive landlord/agent

My party and I had significant issues, beginning with a broken 3rd floor air conditioner making the top floor (with the 2 largest bedrooms. primary kitchen and Living Room) unbearably hot. I don't wish to provide specifics, but we ended up with an even bigger problem that required us to be re-accommodated to another house during our stay. This issue came to light on Memorial Day, and we were quickly put in touch with someone from Dream Vacation Rentals based in the US that got us into a different house on the same day. I can't say enough good things about how they responded to the issue, though I would have far preferred to never have these issues on a 7 day vacation in the first place. As it relates to this house specifically, it's nice but dated. It also has an odd layout. 2 of the 7 bedrooms can only be accessed by leaving the main house, and those 2 aren't even connected to each other. It's not a big issue, it's just strange. Other issues: 1 of the garage doors didn't work. The clothes washer in the garage had moldy towels in it upon our arrival. The pool deck wasn't clean upon arrival. The 3rd floor was 86 degrees. The 2nd floor sink leaked. The 2nd floor ice machine, beach cart, primary refrigerator freezer and ping pong paddles were all broken. I would not rent this house again, but would be open to renting from Dream Vacation Rentals in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

H M E.

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

May, 2024

WiFi issue resolved quickly. Very clean; well equipped. No surprises. Great location. Quiet, even on Main Street.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Arline L., Rochester

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

Beautiful, Spacious Home

Location is excellent - beaches closeby and walk to restaurant and stores. Check in was delayed slightly but quickly addressed. Ample room in the home to accommodate 10 family members comfortably and spaciously.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

tom p.

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

New Years family vacation

Describing the house as spectacular is an understatement. Five balconies, 7 bedrooms and 2 kitchens. Great view of the bay and walking distance to everything. And an elevator to get your luggage up to the third floor. Not inexpensive but worth every penny. Very responsive owner to our requests. We have spent many vacation weeks on Sanibel and Captiva and this by far was the nicest home. There were 16 of us and we had a blast.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

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