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April 2025

May 2025

3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7119 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Air conditioning
Dryer
Hot tub
Washer
Kitchen

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Captiva, FL

Captiva Beach
‪1 min walk‬
Jensen’s Marina
‪16 min walk‬
North Captiva Island Beach
‪13 min drive‬
Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
‪61 min drive‬

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Captiva Charm - Gulf front Olde Captiva style cottage

Welcome to Captiva Charm ... our gulf front "Olde Captiva" style vacation rental cottage. Our unique beach-home-away-from-home has a two-bedroom/two bathroom main house with a full kitchen, living area, master bedroom with king king-sized bed, full bathroom, along with a guest bedroom with three twin beds and another full bathroom. Open floor plan and gulf views from the expansive deck. We provide a gas BBQ grill to prepare a special meal of surf and turf for your friends and family. There is a separate one-bedroom/one bathroom guest suite with one king bed and an en-suite bathroom. Relax in your private hot tub with a Sunset view of the Gulf of Mexico. To get to the beach, just walk down the short drive and across Captiva Drive to our private beach access path. You may also rent a golf cart from a local vendor and cruise over to the Captiva Village area, which features several shops and restaurants. We'll look forward to welcoming you to our little piece of paradise!

*Important Note: The owner has a strict no-pet policy.

*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.

***Due to the aftermath of the storms Helene and Milton, the island is currently in a restoration phase. Please be aware that many amenities may not be open or readily accessible during your visit, including limited restaurant options and activities. Additionally, nearby ongoing construction may create noise and other disturbances that we have no control over.***

During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Captiva Beach. Enjoy features like a hot tub and laundry facilities. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 3 bathrooms
Free WiFi
Amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator
13 minutes by car from North Captiva Island Beach and 14 minutes from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

This vacation home offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Dream Vacation Rentals

Property amenities

Beach

On the beach
Beach umbrellas

Pool/Spa

Hot tub

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Car recommended
Parking on site

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

3 private bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided

Living spaces

Living room

Entertainment

DVD player
TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

Balcony
Barbecue grill

Laundry

Laundry facilities
Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Lift
Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the ocean
On the waterfront

Things to do

Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

Unit size: 1,280 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

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

Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Captiva Charm - Gulf front Olde Captiva style cottage Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

John P.

5 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elliot D.

19 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Property

Location was great, house was very nice.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosanne C.

13 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Exactly What We Wanted

Adorable, cozy cottage full of sunlight and amazing views, just a few steps from the beach. We had a lovely week!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

26 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

The Captiva Charm is Magical!

Part of me wants to resist leaving a review to keep this incredible cottage to ourselves, but the Captiva Charm is nothing short of magical. The grounds and house are even better than pictured and had every amenity we could want (with the exception of a blender). The location was perfect with a view of the beautiful Gulf of Mexico and Captiva Sunsets from the front porch - and also being a quick 2-3 minute golf cart ride into "town". We had our 2-year old daughter with us and she loved the house and it was perfect for our family. It took us about 3 minutes to walk to the beach and a beach cart/umbrella/chairs/towels were provided, which made it so convenient. We loved staying here and are already talking about our next trip! 10/10

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Breann P.

9 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute and comfy

Great time! Spent most of the time outside. Awesome property.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zach B.

16 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and stay!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank F., Miami, FL

30 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

if you want your own beach, this is it

From the outside, the cottage seems out of place based on the looks. It seems like it should be located on the mountains rather than on an island. It does not be all that great. But, don't let that fool you because the inside is super nice and cozy. Plenty of space for the 3 adults in the main cottage and 2 adults in the side cottage. It is perfectly situated to access the beach with a very short stroll across the street. I have never been to a beach where the next umbrella over was about 400 yards (about a par 4 in golf) away. We always felt the beach was to ourselves. The house is also about a 4 minute golf cart drive to the village where the restaurants are. If I had to say anything "negative" I would say the wifi and cell phone signal is horrible, at least using Tmobile. A few issues like door handle, kitchen cabinet door that fell off and was never fixed after reporting it as well as a lamp that does not work in the master bedroom. Also, after a power outage, the stove and oven stopped working. Hopefully these get fixed asap.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn S.

11 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

This property has a perfect location. Very clean and housed with everything we needed. My only issues was the place was double booked. The other family arrived at the same time as us. I had a hard time getting a hold of the rental agent. The home fortunately was in our name. I felt terrible for the other family. Not sure what happened to them!! The master bedroom sheets did not fit the mattress properly and the toilet seat in the master needs repaired. We had a very quiet and relaxing time.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cameron M.

12 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

An amazing view of the sunset on the ocean.

Overall it was a really nice place with a great view if the sunset on the ocean. I was a little bummed by the people that were staying in the house behind us on the shared property as they were loud until late at night and woke our son up quiet a few times. Only issues we had with the stay weren't major ones such as a dirty pan in the oven and some hair from the previous guests in the main shower. Both were easily fixed by us and definitely didnt ruin the family vacation. The nature around the house is beautiful and my son was fascinated with all the different lizards around the property. Would definitely rent it again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

28 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Slice of Heaven

We had an amazing vacation at Captiva Charm. The cottage was so clean and comfortable. It was so private surrounded by beautiful foliage. The beach is right across the street and it wasn’t crowded at all. We made so many wonderful memories! Hope we can return again soon! We highly recommend this special place to vacation!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte H.

30 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Very special place!

Captiva Charm was everything we hoped for and more! Immaculate, updated "old school" beach house in a prime location. Inviting beach decor inside, nice beds and bedding, all the amenities a family needs. We especially loved the comfortable outdoor seating for morning and evening meals and drinks, star gazing and conversation. The property has gorgeous landscaping and the view is fantastic. You can tell the owners and managers really care to make sure everything is perfect. Great communication. Cannot wait to return!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa m., Trinity,FL

21 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

STUNNING!!!

We had a phenomenal week of food fun and relaxation! Th house was perfect in every way and exactly as pictured and described. We already booked for next year!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zach B.

3 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Vacation Spot

Ryan was awesome to work with!! The house was clean, in an amazing location, and relaxing!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

tyler m.

24 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Vacation!!

The house was absolutely perfect!! It was so cozy, great location to beach and town. We had a wonderful stay and will definitely look forward to renting here again!!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen N., Metamora

16 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

relaxing and great location

Property was just as pictured, owners and management are great and very generous. great location and amenities of the property are superb!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

javadoo84

1 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise on Captiva

This is a charming beach home, squeaky clean and well-maintained! We watched the sunset every night from the house or beachfront. Communication from the property manager was excellent and we had absolutely no issues or hiccups. Highly recommend, will be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

23 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

We loved it here!

Our stay was great! Peaceful and relaxing in this gorgeous location!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathlene N., North Olmsted, OH

10 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Vacation Ever!

This location was absolutely beautiful and perfect for my family! We had a wonderful time with just a walk across the street to a private beach spot. The house was exactly as it looked in the photos and so clean! I loved the look of the inside. The patio was spacious and the hot tub a very nice relaxing end to a long day of fun activities! The owner, Michele, was wonderful and so helpful. Making sure we had everything we needed to enjoy our stay! I looked forward to another stay at Captiva Charm!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

19 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved our time on Captiva

Super communication 💗 Lovely messages from the owners and such helpful information from the rental company as well. Thank you so very much!!! We’ll be back!!! :)

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Jody E.

16 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice

Nice place. Easy access to the gulf side beach, no access to the bay side. House was nicely decorated. Would be perfect for two couples since it has separate building with queen with bathroom. It was clean, looked like there were plenty of beach toys available, outdoor shower was nice, hot tub was very relaxing. The biggest disappointment was the kitchen. We have stayed another rentals where you felt like you were staying in someone’s house. Stocked with oil, a small amount of flour, sugar, everything you could possibly need to bake or cook with, etc. This house had nothing. No salt and pepper to be found. (Possibly a change after covid? Just wish i would have known beforehand.) The biggest problem was that the oven didn’t work at all. For a family of 5, a lot of meal planning went into the week. It’s just too expensive to keep going out. They sent a handyman out to see if the oven was an easy fix, he was not able to fix it. After that no one came out. We were told we would be reimbursed a small amount. Two weeks later, we still have not yet seen it. Fortunately the gas grill was very nice and clean. The house was nice, but we won’t be using vrbo again. We planned on paying around $3500 for the week. The total with all of the additional fees was $5000. $1500 in additional fees is ridiculous.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

charlynn o.

6 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful vacation

Can’t say enough! Beautiful property, not far at all from restaurants & shopping. Easy to get to, beautiful views & cottage couldn’t have been more perfect!! Highly recommend staying here you won’t regret it!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021