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Approximately 500 feet to beautiful Captiva Beach & private heated pool and spa!

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Front of house
Pool
Front deck
Property grounds
Sunset at Captiva Beach- short walk from home

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 184250 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Captiva, FL
  • Captiva Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Jensen’s Marina
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • North Captiva Island Beach
    ‪1271 min walk‬
  • Fort Myers, FL (FMY-Page Field)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Back bedroom main level

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bunkroom

+2
2 Double Beds, 2 Single Bunk Beds, 1 Double Futon and 1 Single Bed

Front main level bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

+1
1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 2 Cribs

Second Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms

Bunkroom bath

Toilet · Shower only

Ensuite bathroom main level

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main level bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Second Master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Approximately 500 feet to beautiful Captiva Beach & private heated pool and spa!

Spacious and luxurious Captiva estate with unrivaled living area and outdoor decks and outdoor kitchen and bar. The estate is also just a short walk (3 minutes) to the beautiful white sandy beaches of Captiva about 450 to 500 feet. We provide a cart to bring chairs and other beach supplies, are also provided. Enjoy the sunset atop the roof deck or prime location to walk to the world famous Bubble Room Family Restaurant or Mucky Duck Restaurant.

The house is located on exclusive Captiva, so you can drive to the home. We have an EV CHARGER located in the garage so bring your electric vehicle!

Private oasis with stunning pool and spa. Enjoy alfresco dining or relax in the spa, all in the privacy of your backyard.

Our house has bright and inviting interior with modern Florida furnishings on three levels. The top level has two master bedrooms both with king beds and en-suite bathrooms. A tropical view is enjoyed from the many windows and porches on this level. One of the masters includes private access to the roof deck. The other master features a day bed with a trundle for additional sleeping spaces in addition to the king four poster bed and private outdoor deck.

The second level is the main living space which includes a well-stocked kitchen, formal dining room and enough seating for 20 guests to dine at the same time with a formal dining table for 10, a kitchen table for 6 and bar seating for 4. This floor also includes a 75-inch flat screen TV. Two bedrooms are located on this floor and one has an ensuite bathroom with a bathtub. One bedroom has a queen bed and the other has both a queen and a twin bed. This level also boasts decks and outdoor living furniture including table and chair sets. Another full bathroom on this level is accessible to the living room. The full-size laundry room with washer and dryer is on this floor for convenience as well.

Part of the lower level has a dormitory sleeping area that is accessible from the second floor via a staircase. This lower area has its own separate full bath with shower. It also has two sets of bunk beds with a twin on top and a full size bed on the bottom and a new futon. There is also a game table with chairs, writing space with keyboard and a large flat screen TV. This is a great area for kids/teens to relax and enjoy friends and family after a fun day at the beach.

The entire home has tiled bathrooms, hard wood floors in the rest of the main house and tile in the lower level. All of the bathrooms have been updated with travertine tile and new fixtures, new quartz counter tops and vessel sinks as well as stylish brushed nickel faucets.

Follow the lovely path through the tropical garden in the front of the house and turn right to walk to the beach. Beach towels, beach chairs, beach umbrellas and coolers are provided for your enjoyment of the beach. The beach is a short walk down private Laika Lane.

The backyard is private with foliage and borders the Rauschenberg estate. Features a pool and spa in a screen enclosure. We are constantly making improvements to the house. One recent example is all new patio furniture and a new water filtration system! Our goal is always improve the house and ensure that every guest enjoys their stay and comes back next year!

Prepare for an unforgettable vacation experience!

If you plan to have things delivered to home, please do NOT use USPS. They do not deliver to the home.

Property manager

Brian Eagleston
Premier Host

Languages

English

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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 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Long-term renters welcome
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

This property does not have any lifts
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. Travelling with kids? Consider Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation and Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum. 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 - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • McCarthy's Marina - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Jensen’s Marina - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Captiva Chapel By the Sea - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Turner Beach - 9 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mucky Duck - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Green Flash - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪RC Otter's Island Eats - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Crow’s Nest Steakhouse - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Approximately 500 feet to beautiful Captiva Beach & private heated pool and spa! have a pool?

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

Is Approximately 500 feet to beautiful Captiva Beach & private heated pool and spa! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Approximately 500 feet to beautiful Captiva Beach & private heated pool and spa!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Approximately 500 feet to beautiful Captiva Beach & private heated pool and spa!?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Approximately 500 feet to beautiful Captiva Beach & private heated pool and spa! located?

This family-friendly Captiva holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Captiva Beach, Captiva Chapel By the Sea and Jungle Drums. McCarthy's Marina and Jensen’s Marina are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

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

Amazing

Love the location and the owners!! Already booked again
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne P.

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

Captiva beach house

Overall this house was a beautiful place to stay with a large group of people. Access to the beach was great. The property was clean. I think the basement area wa
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meredith N.

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

Perfect for our family

Thank you for a wonderful stay! The house was beautiful and so close to the beach, restaurant and stores. It was perfect for our family with plenty of room to spread out and lots of games to enjoy when the weather was a little rainy. I definitely recommend this home and we hope to come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline W.

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

Family

Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil B.

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

Heaven near the beach

A beautiful, very large house near the beach. The pool and jacuzzi came in handy on rainy days. One caution is there is a lot of construction work going on all over the island due Milton and Ian so it can be noisy at times. - we will definitely be back next year
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

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

Perfect for large groups! We ended up with 7 adults, so the amount of rooms was perfect!

We will be sure to stay in this home again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey K.

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

This House has Everything!

Great house for our weekend getaway. The house has EVERYTHING and is very close walking distance to the beach. Perfect spot for our weekend of beach and BBQ. Would definitely go back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damien E.

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

Memorial weekend

Long memorial weekend trip with friends was fabulous. House and property were perfect for all of our needs. Will definitely come back
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara P.

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

Perfect place to stay in captiva!

You can’t get a better location than this house. It is on the best street. Close to the beach and all of the restaurants, shops, etc. The house is nice and comfortable and has anything and everything you need. It is awesome in every way!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darin H.

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

Great location

Place was nice. Big enough for 18 people including 8 adults. Thanks for the nice house. Great time. Beautiful weather. Nice community.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave D.

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

Beautiful house in a spectacular location

Our extended family had a terrific week on Laika Lane. The house is huge and very well-equipped. The young folks had their own space in the bunk room and the old geezers had peace and quiet in the master bedrooms. Really great spot - thanks, Brian.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Great location and toys

Overall a nice stay, plenty of space spread over 3 floors. Only recommendation is that kitchen could use some labeling/organization. All appliances and tools were available just scattered. Thank you for a nice spring break.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward B.

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

Lovin' it

Great house and location.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jessica, LUTZ

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

A slice of paradise

That we’ve been coming to Captiva for several decades I know the area well. This home is perfectly located with easy walking to restaurants and the beach. What a wonderful place to relax with family and friends, as there’s something to do for everyone of all ages. We will definitely keep this property in mind for future visits.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott V.

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

Steps away from sunset…

This property is located in an ideal location. It is walkable to the beach and restaurants, and still seems very private.. the house was large open and comfortable. We had a great time in the pool. It’s not a very large pool, but it fit our entire family and we had a great time and used the barbecue. A beautiful bonus to the property is an osprey nest just outside the second floor we watched the parents feed the chicks nonstop during our stay and we were overjoyed. We will definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lizz K., Minnetrista, MN

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

Wonderful gals weekend

Our group was a bunch of old college friends, and we had a wonderful time staying at this lovely home. Lots of areas to hang out and chat, both indoors and outdoors. Lovely decor on all floors. We really loved going to the tippy top of the house to watch sunset. Proximity to the beach, as well as ample beach chairs and umbrellas made our trips there so lovely. We can't wait to return! Brian and Anita are wonderful hosts, as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

johnpaul q., trinidad and tobago via Miami

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

Captiva Bliss

Great house with all the necessary amenities. Plenty of room for 3 families of 4. Decently stocked with towels, beach toys, beach gear, etc
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

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

Wonderful proximity

Great house close to the beach and town!! Big Kitchen, lots of open spaces. Large screened in porches and pool area. Big bedrooms and bathrooms.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

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

So many beach toys!

The location can't be beat and we had a great time on the beach looking for shells and waiting for the sea turtles to hatch. The house was very clean and its easy to see they have done a lot of upgrades. The kitchen was well stocked and we cooked most of our meals there. Plenty of room for everyone and we had 18 people.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Deb E.

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

Captiva - Close to Beach, Stores and Restaurants

This house for is perfect for multiple couples or families. It's a lovely beach home located on a quiet street with four true bedrooms and a bunk room/living space on the ground floor. The bedrooms were nicely decorated and very comfortable. Plenty of bathrooms. The ground level space was adequate but not as nice as the upper levels. Small pool and hot tub were a nice bonus. Large kitchen and options for inside or outside dining. Owner was very responsive. We had a wonderful time and hope to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rebekka S.

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

Great week in Captiva

Tidewater is a very clean home with lots of space and spaces to accommodate a large group. The house has so many different tables and seating options that you could easily host a large gathering. Very little missing that you could want at a rental house. Plenty of towels, blankets, soap at sinks and showers, etc. that make the home easy to move right into. Extra full fridge in the basement along with the largest collection of beach chairs we've ever seen. Plenty of carts for the short walk down the quiet street. The lanai area looks over a preserve. The pool is small relative to the house size, but is in excellent shape as is the jacuzzi. The owners are so thoughtful that they even mailed us back items we had forgotten. I would definitely rent this house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry L., AVE MARIA, Florida USA

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

Outstanding Family Get-Away

Ideally located for a short stroll to the beach the Tidewater Property offers almost everything you could want. The house is well maintained amply stocked with appliances, china, silverware, glassware, etc. for the whole family gathering. Our family of fourteen, 13 adults and one teen, had a great time. During the day at the beach until sunset and board games, relaxing, chatting and catching up in the evenings. Our granddaughter and her fiancée chose to get married on the beach telling the family just about six weeks prior to our stay. Excellent accommodations for all ( the newly weds departed in the early evening for a Keys honeymoon) . Beach items, e.g., chairs, wagon, boogie boards and much more all available at the property. Owner responded promptly when asked about about a house item. Hated to leave this wonderful haven and there's so much more we could say about this outstanding property.
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Susan J.

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

Nice but inconsistent stay

Were different aspects rated individually, we would assign '10' to the owner. He was impressively responsive and kind. Lovely to deal with. Common areas (LR, two DR, kitchen) were perfect. Another '10.' Everything was perfect and in lovely condition. Bedrooms and baths = 8. They are tired. Not all windows worked, trim shows wear/poor spackling, etc. Sliding doors on all levels need solid cleaning of trim. Lowest level of house = 6/7. Stairway to basement needs TLC. Pool is small but functional. We appreciated its screened-in nature. But pool deck stones are not all level or stationary, wood pillars of screen show notable erosion, sand on pool bottom (there when we arrived), hot tub didn't work. Outside couches/bed are stained and tired. We respected owners' request for AC temperature limit but never felt rooms sufficiently cooled to create fully comfortable sleep environment. Recommend black out or darker shades to enhance cooling; indicating if wine is gift for guests; editing/organizing kitchen contents; provision of garbage bags.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C., Charlotte , NC

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

Fiftieth Anniversary Family Gathering

We absolutely loved our stay at Tidewater. With 5 bedrooms, and 5 bathrooms each family had their own bedroom and bathroom with ample room and space. From the moment we entered the home we were all extremely surprised by how spacious the living room, dining room and kitchen were. A huge surprise was the ground level area surrounding the pool that is not shown in photos- a table for 6, an outdoor kitchen with 4 barstools, small refrigerator, and a grill, a daybed, and another seating area. This space plus the pool and spa are all screened in. The pool area is fenced off with a safety gate and in the afternoon this area was partially in the shade which was nice after being out in the sun earlier in the day on the beach. Outside the screened area is a sandy beach area with a corn hole game, and more seating. The garage has a refrigerator, several beach carts, beach umbrellas, and more beach chairs than you would ever need. There was room for a car in one side of the garage, but we used this space for several baby strollers. The driveway held our 5 SUVs and a golf cart. There is an ample supply of bath towels, and beach towels in the linen closets. The home is so well supplied that you only need to bring your suitcases and groceries. Everything and anything else you can imagine is most likely at the house. Best of all, Brian, our host, was very responsive before and during our stay. The landscape was changed due to Ian, but it did not detract from the natural beauty of Captiva.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto C.

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

Beyond fabulous

We had a magnificent time at this gorgeous 3 story home From the movement you drive up to this gorgeous home your transported to island vibes - we came in through the garage and immediately found a full refrigerator , beach chairs, and a ping pong table - anyone whose had a vacation near the beach knows how necessary a back up refrigerator is with al your beach drinks - then a fabulous ping pong table that literally entertained our teens every night for hours !! - the bunk room was amazing - it had a board games and a tv , futon sitting area where our kids set up their consoles - it has a huge bathroom that very conveniently led back outside - an outdoor shower right outside that door was so instrumental for rinsing off chairs , and feet before coming into the house - the pool and hot tub where screened in which was magical since it allowed us to be in the pool even during dusk (without mosquitoes) then you go upstairs to a gorgeous main living room , it had so many places to sit , and so many places to eat as well - definitely an entertainers dream - the kitchen was fully equipped and even had spices, oil, etc for basic cooking , the main level also boasts of two bedrooms and two full baths - this is where I stayed with my sons , then the upstairs master bedrooms , first , they were huge !!!!! The main master had an enournous bathroom and tub - the second master had a lovely balcony and staircase to a rooftop lounge which my girlfriends and I enjoyed nightly - now if all of that isn’t enough the location of this home is absolutely perfect - It was less than a minutes walk to the the beach - we set up all of our beach chairs on Monday and left them there all week until we had to leave - the beach was fabulous , the sabd perfect and the location couldn’t be better - it was also one steer down from the town market , stores, restaurants like the bubble room and mucky duck - I’ve been coming to Captiva / Sanibel for 10 years now and I can say this was the greatest stay weved had thanks to this home - it will definitely be our go to vacay location from now on !! 💕💕and the best part are the hosts! They were communicative and very attentive !!!! 5 ⭐️
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Brian Eagleston

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We live and work in Fort Myers, so we are very familiar with all Sanibel and Captiva have to offer. We love to travel. Our owner photo is some of our family in California Summer 2018.

Why they chose this property

This home is situated on the sought after Laika Lane. It is a short walk to the beach on one end and a spa, restaurants and shops on the other end. We supply the beach chairs, towels and beach trailer to hold everything.

What makes this property unique

The sunset and ocean views above the treetops from the roof deck are wonderful. Enjoy a cocktail and relaxation while you watch the sun melt into the horizon.

This beautiful and newly renovated home is spacious for family reunions with enough space to sleep 19 guests in beds and 2 in pack-n-play cribs. Meals can be prepared taking advantage of the open floor plan enabling the 'chefs' to continue to enjoy family while cooking. After a tough day at the beach, relax in front of the giant 75 inch television in the living room and tv's in every bedroom.

We also have a EV charger in the garage and have a new water softener system that was just installed.

Languages:

English

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