Ξενοδοχεία σε Captiva με πισίνα

Αυτό το κατάλυμα (Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa, Captiva) βρίσκεται δίπλα στον κόλπο, 15 λεπτά με το αμάξι από: Παραλία Sanibel Island Southern Beach και Παραλία Bowman's Beach. Αυτό το θέρετρο στην παραλία απέχει 22,4 χλμ. από: Φάρος Νησιού Sanibel και 0,1 χλμ. από: Παραλία Captiva Beach. Κάντε ένα δώρο στον εαυτό σας κι επισκεφτείτε το πλήρως εξοπλισμένο σπα. Αφού απολαύσετε μια από τις 2 εξωτερικές πισίνες ή 2 μπανιέρες υδρομασάζ, μπορείτε να περάσετε λίγο χρόνο στην ιδιωτική παραλία. Σε αυτό το θέρετρο θα βρείτε επίσης κατάστημα δώρων/περίπτερο με εφημερίδες, κομμωτήριο και υπηρεσίες γάμου. Πάρτε κάτι να φάτε στο Captiva House, μία από τις πολλές επιλογές εστίασης που υπάρχουν σε αυτό το θέρετρο και περιλαμβάνουν 3 εστιατόρια και μια καφετέρια. Χαλαρώστε με ένα ποτό σε ένα από τα 3 μπαρ/lounge ή 2 μπαρ δίπλα στην πισίνα. Με επιπλέον χρέωση είναι διαθέσιμο πρωινό (κατά παραγγελία) καθημερινά μεταξύ 7:30 π.μ. - 11:00 π.μ.. Στις σημαντικές παροχές περιλαμβάνονται μια περιοχή υπολογιστών, ρεσεψιόν όλο το 24ωρο και πολύγλωσσο προσωπικό. Στους χώρους μας θα βρείτε δωρεάν στάθμευση χωρίς παρκαδόρο. Διαμείνετε σε ένα από τα 137 δωμάτιά μας, τα οποία διαθέτουν τηλεοράσεις με επίπεδη οθόνη. Το κρεβάτι σας (με ανώστρωμα) διαθέτει κλινοσκεπάσματα υψηλής ποιότητας (premium). Τα δωμάτια διαθέτουν μπαλκόνι. Για τη διασκέδασή σας προσφέρεται τηλεόραση με δορυφορικά κανάλια. Τα ιδιωτικά μπάνια διαθέτουν δωρεάν προϊόντα προσωπικής περιποίησης και πιστολάκια μαλλιών.

* ALWAYS CLEANED AND SANITIZED BY A PROFESSIONAL CLEANING SERVICE!!Welcome to North Captiva Island, a private, bridge-less island accessible only by boat. North Captiva was separated from Captiva Island by a hurricane in 1921 which created Red Fish Pass. The lack of a bridge made development of North Captiva difficult and has resulted in an "Island Paradise", with a feel similar to Florida in the 1940's. North Captiva is noted for uncrowded, un-restored beaches with excellent shelling. The south two-thirds of the Island is a state wildlife area, while the north one-third is lightly developed with homes. "Island Time" is observed once you step off the boat onto the island! Please do not miss Gulf Dreams' drone video. You can access it in our pictures. IMAGINE... a beach vacation at a house that’s like your very own luxury beach resort called Gulf Dreams on-the-beach. The deed to this beach house states that the property’s west boundary is the Gulf of Mexico. The house has 75 feet of private, white sand Gulf beach for your pleasure, easily accessed by the only private, elevated walkway on the island.IMAGINE... keeping your own or rented boat at Gulf Dreams on-the-beach’s private 85-foot dock (lot is fenced with private, locked entrance, 28 ft boat or smaller only) on a private canal located 1,000-feet east of Gulf Dream's beach house. This dock can also be used for fishing.You will be greeted upon your arrival on North Captiva by Gulf Dream's manager. Our manager will transport you and your luggage and groceries to Gulf Dreams (unless you requested the kitchen be pre-stocked), will familiarize you with Gulf Dreams amenities, as well as the island, and will be a phone call away during your stay to meet your needs. IMAGINE... a secluded beach house four stories tall accessed by a long, landscaped driveway providing privacy from golf cart traffic and neighboring houses. IMAGINE.. a bright and airy 4-story beach house with vaulted ceiling heights of 10 to 14 feet throughout, 2 large screened-in lanais with expansive views of the pool and Gulf of Mexico (one where you can eat all your meals outdoors, the other where you can play ping-pong and board games).IMAGINE... a large, 4th-floor master suite, with spectacular 360-degree views of the Gulf and bay sides of the island, a gourmet, fully equipped kitchen with granite counters and high-end appliances, travertine and granite bathrooms.IMAGINE... having privately-owned heated swimming pool and pool-side gazebo located on a beach dune, surrounded by lush, tropical vegetation.IMAGINE... the only private, raised walkway that provides access to Gulf Dream's private beach while assuring complete privacy for the pool and Gulf Dreams.IMAGINE... your own 12 beach chairs and 3 umbrellas, 4 kayaks (4 single) and 2 SUP paddle boards make going to the "island" (an exposed sandbar) 1/3 mile offshore a great family shelling adventure. Two golf carts are provided. Volleyball equipment provided for entertainment on Gulf Dream's beach. Let’s get into the details of the pleasures that await you:1st. Floor• lounge chairs around pool• 34 ft. x 14 ft. heated swimming pool & salt cell purification system• covered, lighted gazebo with table and 4 chairs • covered, brick-paved porch• brick-paved pool deck• outdoor shower• landscape lighting surrounding pool for evening ambiance• private, raised, lighted walkway decking surface leading to beach.The newly renovated poolside bedroom has a king bed, and a new, spacious tile and granite bathroom. It has a drink-sized refrigerator convenient for keeping cold drinks near the pool deck and a large ice maker to supplement the ice maker on the third floor.• paving stone driveway• 2 golf carts for exploring the developed portion of the island and taking the short drive to Gulf Dream's private dock. 2nd Floor• 2 spacious bedrooms with king beds, both with large granite and travertine twin-sink bathroom, glass-enclosed walk-in shower, and spacious walk-in closet•a 410-square-foot bedroom with a king bed and two extra-long twin beds. The bathroom is granite and travertine with a walk-in shower, and there is a closet, a TV center with a library of books, DVD's and games.• 34 ft. x 12 ft. porch (screened, with electronically controlled hurricane shutters), ping-pong table, game table and chairs• full laundry room with sink and LG washer & Maytag dryer3rd. Floor•microwave, double wall ovens, food processor, coffee maker, coffee bean grinder and other small system, Fire Stick, Blu Ray, Netflix and Pandora• granite wet bar with copper sink and ice maker• marble-tiled powder room, gourmet kitchen: granite counters and full back splashes, filtered water faucet, instant hot water faucet, 2 stainless steel sinks, each with garbage disposal, 2 French-door refrigerators with freezers, 2 bar-sized beverage refrigerator, Electrolux 5-burner induction stove, microwave drawer appliance, kitchen bar with 3 bar stools. A RO (reverse Osmosis) water system so that all water in the house is crystal clear and very safe to drink. • beach décor and furnishings: 2 leather sofas, a leather sectional, 2 wicker chairs, glass and driftwood dining table and 6 chairs, hand-carved Mexican mirror, hand-painted Mexican table and 4 chairs, designer wool rugs, 85” flat screen TV with Bose sound System • 40 ft. x 12 ft. dining and lounging porch (screened, with electronically controlled hurricane shutters), Polywood furniture lounging areas, 2 dining tables that seat 6 with 6 dining chairs on one table and 4 on the other. .4th Floor:• 1,200-square-foot master suite with 2 decks• granite and travertine bathroom with twin sinks and spacious walk-in double shower• 2 large walk-in closets• deck with lounge chairs and sweeping views of the Gulf of Mexico• small deck facing east with views of the bay. Guests will find it to be extremely well-equipped and furnished with high-end finishes and fixtures. The comfort of the house, coupled with the best location on the island, and the convenience of having a private dock, set the scene for a memorable vacation.The following is a list of what's included at Gulf Dreams to aid in planning your vacation and to assure you Gulf Dreams is well equipped. LINENS: sheets, towels, beach towels, dish towelsPAPER PRODUCTS: toilet paper, facial tissue, paper towels, foil, plastic wrap, tall garbage bagsSOAPS: luxury soaps and shampoos in all bathrooms, dishwasher detergent, liquid dish soap, laundry detergent and dryer sheetsSMALL APPLIANCES: 2 waffle irons, 2 electric griddles, 1 slow cooker, 1 multi-slice toaster, food processor, 1 blender, one five cup and 1 12-cup drip-style coffee makers, electric coffee grinder.COOKING EQUIPMENT: high end cookware, knives, and utensils, new Weber propane grill (propane supplied), charcoal grillDISHES: more than 12 place settings of dishes and glassware and stainless-steel flatwareBABY EQUIPMENT: 2 hardwood mini cribs, 1 pack 'N Play, 2 highchairs, 2 expandable baby gates, 1 booster chair, 1 inflatable youth bedBEACH AMENITIES: 12 beach chairs, 2 beach umbrellas, large selection of children's beach toys, wave boards, professional beach volleyball set, drink coolerRECREATION: 4 kayaks and paddles, 2 Paddle Boards, life jackets in assorted sizes, Ping Pong table and paddles and balls, corn hole game, a library of books, DVD's & VHS movies, card and board games, puzzlesREFRIGERATION: 2 full-size refrigerators with freezers, 2 beverage refrigerators, 2 free standing ice makers.2 GOLF CARTS IMAGINE NO MORE: NOW IS THE TIME TO BOOK YOUR VACATION AT GULF DREAMS ON-THE-BEACH AND ENJOY "ISLAND TIME".About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 9:30 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.Provided are mini cribs, pack n play & high chairs.About customRules:Owner will supply guest with "Info Packet" that explains how guest arrange for boat taxi and grocery shopping and are met by house managers at arrival.Gulf Dreams provides 2 golf carts. Cars Banned on Island.,For their personal safety, guests are required to wear life jackets while using kayaks and paddle boards provided by Gulf Dreams. Avoid high winds.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.Smoking only allowed on the beach.About events:No events allowed.Talk to owners.

Αυτό το κατάλυμα (διαμέρισμα, Captiva) απέχει 10 λεπτά με το αμάξι από: Παραλία Captiva Beach και Τύμπανα της Ζούγκλας. Αυτό το συγκρότημα διαμερισμάτων απέχει 12,2 χλμ. από: Παραλία Sanibel Island Southern Beach και 7,2 χλμ. από: Παραλία Bowman's Beach. Το διαμέρισμα θα σας κάνει σίγουρα να νιώσετε σαν στο σπίτι σας. Είναι διαθέσιμη δωρεάν ασύρματη πρόσβαση στο ίντερνετ, ώστε να είστε πάντα online.

Αυτό το κατάλυμα (εξοχική κατοικία, Captiva) βρίσκεται κοντά στην παραλία, 5 λεπτά με το αμάξι από: Παραλία Captiva Beach και Παραλία Bowman's Beach. Αυτό το εξοχικό απέχει 7,3 χλμ. από: Παραλία Sanibel Island Southern Beach και 20,1 χλμ. από: Φάρος Νησιού Sanibel. Χαρείτε τη θέα από τον κήπο και κάντε χρήση παροχών, όπως ψησταριές για μπάρμπεκιου. Το εξοχικό θα σας κάνει σίγουρα να νιώσετε σαν στο σπίτι σας.

Welcome to Turtle Cove – A Family Retreat on North Captiva IslandNow offering 10% off your 2026 stay plus a complimentary sunset cruise each Wednesday!Valid for new reservations only. Applies to stays between January 1 – December 31, 2026. Not valid on existing bookings.Escape to Turtle Cove, your perfect island getaway on the serene and secluded North Captiva Island. Designed with families and groups in mind, this spacious, beautifully appointed home has everything you need for a relaxing, memorable stay.Inside the Home:Step into a bright, open-concept living and dining area that flows effortlessly onto a screened-in porch—ideal for al fresco meals or evening cocktails. The fully equipped kitchen features a double oven, oversized refrigerator with ice maker, dishwasher, prep sink, and a unique piano-shaped island that seats up to 10 guests. A separate coffee and wine bar includes a Keurig, drip coffee maker, and a temperature-controlled beverage fridge.Each of the four bedrooms is thoughtfully designed for comfort:Two primary bedrooms are spacious rooms with en-suite bathrooms and king-sized beds.A third bedroom with a king sized bed and full walk-in closet.A fourth bedroom with a fun triple bunk and a king-sized daybed—perfect for kids or extra guests!You’ll also enjoy:Comfortable king-sized beds in every roomA private interior elevator with access to all floorsA heated private pool for ultimate relaxationA rooftop crow’s nest offering panoramic 360° views of the ocean and unforgettable sunsetsOutdoor Living:Downstairs, you’ll find an inviting entertainment area complete with:Bar and beverage fridge50" flat-screen TVBathroom with outdoor showerShaded lounging spaceA lifted golf cart is included with your stay (with a second available to rent), making it easy to explore the island. You’ll also enjoy private beach access at Captiva Castaway, featuring designated golf cart parking and a peaceful path to a wide, uncrowded stretch of beach—just two minutes away.We’ve stocked everything you need for a perfect beach day:Chairs, umbrellas, and sand toysPlenty of beach towels for your groupIsland Club of North Captiva Amenities (included with your stay):Complimentary Sunset Cruise - Wednesday Only! Must register with the Island Club!Access to the exclusive owners-only poolComplimentary kayak, paddleboard, and bike rentalsWhether you're soaking up the sun on the beach, floating in your private pool, or watching the sunset from the crow’s nest, Turtle Cove is the ultimate place to reconnect, recharge, and create unforgettable memories.Book now and start planning your perfect island escape!About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About events:No events allowed.

**Welcome to Solitude – Your North Captiva Island Escape**Solitude offers a truly unique North Captiva experience, blending prime location with a spacious, thoughtfully designed layout. Whether you're planning a getaway for a large family, multiple families, or a group of fishing enthusiasts, Solitude is the perfect retreat. Nestled on one of the island’s rare canals in tranquil Safety Harbor, this home offers private dockage for up to two fishing boats—making it a dream for anglers and adventurers alike.**The Space**This beautifully renovated 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom home boasts over 3,500 sq ft of air-conditioned space and a total of 5,500 sq ft of indoor/outdoor living. With two spacious living rooms, a fully stocked game room, and multiple screened and open-air porches, there’s room for everyone to relax and unwind. The third-level main living area offers stunning panoramic views, while the gourmet kitchen features granite countertops, a stylish backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and everything you need for home-cooked meals and family feasts.Solitude’s layout is ideal for extended families and groups, providing privacy and comfort for all. Modern updates include whole-home Wi-Fi, smart TVs with access to over 1,600 channels, and the latest in home entertainment technology.**Highlights:**- Private canal-front dockage for 2 boats - Heated swimming pool - Fully stocked game room with foosball, air hockey, Xbox + games, and bunkbed - Outdoor shower, gas grill, deep freezer, and fish cleaning station - Snook lights for nighttime dockside fishing - Easy access to pristine beaches and nearby islands like Cayo Costa, Captiva, and Sanibel**A Fisherman’s Paradise**With direct boat access and a dock right at your doorstep, Solitude is ideal for those looking to explore the surrounding waters. Spend your days fishing the nearby flats or cruising to neighboring islands. End the evening grilling your fresh catch and enjoying island breezes from one of the many porches.**Guest Access**Arrival is seamless—keys will be provided via our property management team. Boating directly to the home? We’re happy to arrange key drop-off so you can settle in with ease.About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About events:No events allowed.

Beautiful Condo 1 Bed 2 Baths in Captiva Island.Welcome to Bayside Villa located on the beautiful island of Captiva inside the gate of the world-famous South Seas Island Resort. This private unit is within walking distance of the world-famous Captiva beaches, and also the Captiva Village! With stunning views of Pine Island Sound and the South Seas Bayside Marina, this is an exceptional unit condo with lots of natural light. This Captiva Island vacation rental is in the Bayside Villas neighborhood, which has access to app operated washers and dryers, beach access, a hot tub, a community pool, and BBQ grills at the pool. This is a privately owned unit within South Seas Resort. South Seas amenities such as trolley and north pool are NOT available and you do not pay the resort fees for them, but we have the most beautiful beaches and shelling in the world, fabulous salt water fishing, and one of the best places to bike and make family memories.One living space comprises a large master bedroom with a king bed and an ensuite master bath. The second space consists of a second bathroom, the kitchen, and the dining and living rooms with an adjacent large screened-in lanai. The living room has a very comfortable queen-size murphy bed. Both areas have smart flat-panel TVs with cable and Netflix. Wi-Fi throughout the condo. The lanai has a great view of the marina, water as well as spectacular views of the sunrise each morning. The panoramic glass doors allow a great view from both inside and out. The lanai has plenty of comfortable seating, space for outdoor dining. Beach gear and sand toys in the condo. There are plenty of free covered and uncovered parking spaces. Laundry facilities, bike racks, golf cart parking.You may rent a golf cart at YOLO. There are several grills available by the pool. There are washers and dryers available on the ground floor of the building that you may use with the very convenient Clean Cash App.About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About customRules:No pet allowed.No smoking, No vaping, No e-cigarettes allowed..About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About events:No events allowed.

This beautiful home is right on the Florida sugar sand beach, which is often uninhabited except by wading birds, ghost crabs, osprey and snook. This property features direct beach access so you can walk right onto the beach and into the Gulf of Mexico. North Captiva Island features some of the most secluded beaches in the continental United States. Many times of the year, your family may be the only ones on the beach.North Captiva Island is only accessible by water taxi and there are no cars on the island. Transportation on the island is by golf cart which is provided with your rental, walking or bicycle. There are no paved roads, only sandy paths winding through tropical vegetation. It is truly a unique setting. Palm trees, gumbo limbo trees and beautiful flowers are everywhere.Our favorite activities are fishing, shelling, swimming and exploring the beach and state land. There are a large number of wading birds, gopher tortoises, raccoons, brown pelicans, osprey, egrets, cormorants, bald eagles, ibis and sanderlings. There are two very nice swimming pools and hot tub maintained by our island club a short walk or golf cart drive from our house. Kayaks and bicycles are also available at no charge through the island club. Tarpon, sea trout, red fish, snook, and snapper may be caught from the shore. Shelling is a daily activity on the island. North Captiva is often described as the shelling capital of North America.Our house, Beach's Edge, is beautifully appointed and newly updated. The kitchen includes new stainless steel appliances and gulf views. The living room includes new leather couches and flat screen TV. There are 2 bedrooms on the main floor: a master bedroom with a gulf view and a guest bedroom with two bunk-beds. There is one full bath on the main floor. Because the house is on the west shore of North Captiva we are often witness to stunning sunsets which can be observed from your bedroom or the back deck. Don't forget your camera to help capture some memories. If you are lucky you may see Dolphin playing in the surf, Tarpon showing past the first breakers and the legendary stoop of the brown pelican fishing. This has got to be one of the prettiest and most unusual places you will ever see.Keywords: House, beachfront, family vacationAbout pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 9:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.Pac n Play & high chair available.About customRules:***Please note our home is on North Captiva Island NOT Captiva Island. This is an island north of Captiva Island and you only get to it by boat..Booking requires purchase of accidental damage insurance. Link emailed to your email directly. Dates will not be booked until insurance is purchased.,Please indicate the accurate number of adults and children. How many golf carts you are provided depends on this number..About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 25.About events:No events allowed.

Welcome to our luxury vacation home, Absentminded. Our beautiful well-appointed home is located in the center of the Village of Captiva with the beach or the bay just a short block away! You will appreciate staying in the Village in that we are walking distance to everything...beach, restaurants, marinas, shopping etc.Captiva Village/post hurricane status.... our house is now perfect including our NEW Pool Cage/Lanai! The Village is slowly returning. The Bailey's General Store, Green Flash, Sunshine Seafood, Starbucks, RC Otters, The Bubble Room, The Cantina, Pizza Shop, Jensen's Marina and the three Tween Water's restaurants are NOW open in Captiva. Key Lime is scheduled for this fall. Sanibel also has over 20 restaurants open so there are options while on the island. We recently upgraded our outside kitchen and pool deck area so grill away! This spacious 3,211 square feet home four bedroom/4.5 bath private home comfortably sleeps 10 (easily handles multiple couples or your extended crew) and is designer finished in island style. The house features four private suites (each with a private bathroom) .... our guests' love our large, heated pool with spa and many great amenities including a built-in gas grill (new upgrade in 2024) on the pool level, a new Ian ping pong table, Jenga, plus many toys and games for children young and old! We are truly in the middle of the island and just steps to...the beach for shelling, sunbathing and swimming... the Bay for watching the sunrise, fishing, boating, and manatee watching... fun restaurants like the famous Bubble Room (in one direction), or to the fabulous Mucky Duck (temporarily closed/at the beach) for romantic sunsets. And, if you can't wait for that first cup of coffee ...Starbucks is a short one block walk away. Captiva Island is only about 600 yards (two blocks) at its widest point, so you are literally steps away from the beach/bay no matter where you are. Once you arrive and park your car, you might not leave the island for the rest of your vacation. Welcome to the Sunshine!!! Welcome to the Islands!Our ground floor entrance is inviting and functional to store all your beach supplies (or those nasty winter coats) while you enjoy the Captiva sunshine. The beach towels are here so quickly grab one and head to the beach which is just a short stroll across the street and down sandy Laika Lane for our amazing world-famous beach, playful dolphins and truly wonderful sunsets. The garage has plenty of beach chairs, beach umbrellas, beach toys and beach carts for your short walk to the beach, shopping or our many restaurants. The garage features elevator access (for our guests requiring accessibility), and an extra refrigerator. The ground floor lower level has a half-bath powder room convenient to the entertainment/pool area with a built-in BBQ grill, outdoor dinner table, teak bar, and multiple lounge chairs for lazing around the pool and spa. The large pool deck is a great area to keep the little ones busy or to have and having fun playing in the pool or with board games while adults will find a relaxing peaceful spot to take a mid-afternoon nap before heading to the beach (or Mucky Duck when it opens) for another beautiful sunset. And if the weather turns inclement (reminder we are in the islands!), don't worry there is plenty of the pool deck under cover to entertain your guests! The pool deck also features an outdoor shower and a changing room. This pool deck is an amazing outdoor room...you may never want to leave the house! Our repeat guests have reported the pool area and cage was a key difference maker...good weather or bad. Walking onto the main floor of the house, you're greeted by the Florida sunshine as it streams through plantation shutters into a very open floor plan AND Shelly the Turtle (our guests always ask...nine feet turtle) prominently displayed on the main wall of the cozy Great Room. There is plenty of seating for all of our guests, a 65-inch flat screen LCD TV, DVD player (with plenty of DVDs), XBOX One (so bring your favorite games), cathedral ceilings with a ceiling fan, and a wall of windows with French doors leading out to the pool area with a spiral staircase to the pool deck below. The well-equipped and large kitchen with breakfast nook is inviting for the cook and the take-out crowd alike---did we mention that there are seven restaurants within roughly a block or two? The adjacent dining room has seating for ten guests and double French doors out to yet another screened deck overlooking the pool. The main floor king-size bedroom suite has a full bathroom with step-in shower. The office/den includes a desk (for those extended guests that must conduct some work), a printer, bookcases and extra sleeping space for two with a daybed and trundle. The main level is also equipped with a washer and dryer in its own laundry so pack light!! And yes, the house has Wi-Fi. We know you value your privacy, so we have THREE upper-level bedroom suites!! Walk up a few stairs to this third level and find the first suite, the Black and White Room, with a king-sized bed with a large full bathroom with step-in shower. The second "green" suite features king-sized bed with an attached bathroom with a full-size tub for bathing the little ones. The master suite has a king-size bed, En-suite large bathroom with double vanity sinks, tub to pamper yourself, a separate shower, and a dressing table with a dressing chair. The master suite guests will lounge on the private deck in their "cuddle chairs" overlooking the pool area below. Look to your left to glimpse a view and the beauty of Pine Island Sound!! Sanibel and Captiva were named by Frommer in 2016 as the Number One Destination in the world (yes, even over Paris, Tahiti etc.). In 2023, our Captiva sunset was ranked Number One Sunset. Our beaches are consistently voted as one of the top Florida beaches and is Number One for shelling. WOW! It's likely you won't want to leave the Village, but if you do jump in your car, please enjoy the world famous 7,000-acre Ding Darling Nature Preserve or the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum, terrific shopping areas and dozens of other fabulous restaurants on Sanibel. Sanibel has over 20 miles of walking/cycling paths. I know I have mentioned our fabulous sunsets and beaches, but our favorite Captiva memories are heading to the bay early in the morning with our daughters to view the sunrise and enjoy the manatees! This is an amazing house, built in 2002, professionally designed and completely updated in 2016...with new floors in 2020, new kitchen in 2023 and an updated pool area in 2024. It is the perfect spot for a large family or several couples looking to enjoy everything Captiva Island has to offer. Don't believe us; please see the independent 5* reviews below! Our busy seasons fill quickly (often 12 months in advance) so please have alternate dates available to experience Absentminded and Captiva. Your family and friends will make memories at Absentminded that will last a lifetime and, like so many of our regulars, peaceful romantic Captiva and Absentminded will draw you back year after year! Bottom line please review our previous guests' "reviews" .... they will tell you an unbiased story...very few homes in Captiva Village have 40-50 reviews at the 5* level (in fact our home is ranked #1 in Captiva with VRBO for 5* ratings!!) .... our location is perfect, the house is immaculate, and we work hard to give you the perfect island experience! Our house is located in the Village (a must since the Village has very limited outside visitor parking) and easy to find. Watch out during your trip over from the mainland for the speed limit is strictly enforced for the three-mile ride to Sanibel Island but you won’t hurry. Your first view of the ocean will slow you down!One last thing to put a smile on your face .... please go the following URL that showcases Captiva Island. This short video will sell you that Captiva Island is truly a unique vacation spot that you won't find on the mainland. Enjoy!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-GXv0mvmRQhttp://www.purewow.com/travel/beach-vacation-bucket-list?utm_medium=email&utm...Restaurant Choices: All of the restaurants in the Captiva village area are within walking distance of the house. Parking around the island is pretty limited so that is a big plus. Just a few doors from us to the south is Captiva Cantina. If you keep heading toward Andy Rosse on Captiva Drive (so back towards Sanibel), at the corner of Captiva Drive and Andy Rosse is the famous Bubble Room. The food is good, and the desserts are even better. We often grab a piece of cake for an evening snack even if we have had dinner at another spot. On Andy Rosse (turning toward the ocean), you will see Key Lime Bistro (closed for hurricane remodeling) and RC Otter. They are great restaurants with outdoor seating and have live entertainment in the afternoons and evenings. Next door to RC Otter's is Sunshine Seafood. The Mucky Duck (under hurricane forced remodeling) is at the end of Andy Rosse on the beach (Captiva's only beach front restaurant). They have a nice outdoor patio, and you can have lunch outside with food service from the bar. They also have more formal dining inside and it is THE location to watch the sunset which is a MUST event in Captiva. Another option is the Green Flash which is a little past Andy Rosse on Captiva Drive. Starbucks is north of us...just down the street. If you want to get in the car, three other options are at Tween Waters, including probably the "nicest" restaurant on Captiva/Santiva (The Old Captiva House). And yes, we have pizza in the Village. And in November /May visit the Tuesday Farmer's Mark