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SERENITY NOW~1 Min. To BEACH!-SCREENED-IN HEATED POOL-2 Carts-4&6, Island Club

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Heated Pool, All Screened and Fenced in. No Larger private pool on the Island
SERENITY NOW comes with 2 Golf Carts (4 Person each) watch out for the Tortoise
Sunrise on Top Deck
SERENITY NOW is our home, come to ourMagical Island and watch the Dolphins play
Oro Pesos Beautiful Sunset

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14290.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1 - Mermaid Master Suite

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2 - Second Master

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 - Kids Room

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4 - Queen

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5 - Master Loft

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6 - Cabana Suite

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 - Master En-Suite

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2 - Second Master

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3 - Pool/Cabana

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4 - Master Loft

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5 - Living Floor

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

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

About this property

SERENITY NOW~1 Min. To BEACH!-SCREENED-IN HEATED POOL-2 Carts-4&6, Island Club

SERENITY NOW has Gulf Sunrises and expanded Harbour views! luxurious 6~ bedrooms (4 Kings) 5~ full bathroom, 2 Golf Carts, one 4 person and 6 person.. 4 Level spacious estate located steps from the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico on Upper Captiva Island. A quick 1~ minute golf cart ride or a 4~ minute walk to the BEACH. Large Heated pool attached to a Cabana with Full bath and two showers, all screened in for safety and bug free. Located on Oro Peso Lane, meaning "Spanish Gold", Serenity Now is hidden among palm trees, and its Harbor views are second to none! With sleeping up to 14 people and four king master bedrooms, Serenity Now can host your next family vacation, reunion, or even wedding (fees apply). This island mansion is reminiscent of a luxury beach resort in the Caribbean, without the need for a passport.NORTH CAPTIVA ISLAND is a private island accessible only by boat or private aircraft. The Island has 4 restaurants, 2 convenience stores, North Captiva is known for uncrowded, natural white sand beaches with incredible shelling and wildlife viewing. Two thirds of North Captiva is a state wildlife preserve with many hiking trails, while one-third is lightly developed with vacation homes. No cars or paved roads just golf carts & bicycles on our sandy paths Relax go for a Golf cart ride, World famous shelling on the pristine sand beaches on the Gulf of Mexico, watch the Dolphins, Manatee, amazing birds and Tortoises...

FIRST CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS! a traditional, Florida island-style house, spacious 4-story mansion with a large heated screened-in pool and hang-out Cabana area all screened and fenced in. Top Deck has expansive views of Safety Harbor, Photo Opt time, Sunrise Stunning. Three story screened in decking, 10 foot Ceilings, Transom windows. Well appointed Kitchen, 2 full size refrigerator. 2 Golf Carts, one 4 person and one 6 person waiting for your exclusive use during your stay.RESORT-LIKE AMENITIES! Serenity Now has a Large Screened heated swimming pool and pool-side games. Play ping pong, ring-toss, ladder-toss, Large connect four and corn-hole while hanging out and or grilling by the pool. Full bath for the pool and Cabana . plenty of beach stuff, 8 chairs, 2 umbrellas, 15+ towels, beach wagon, floats on and on. Safe Fun for Families, Parents will have Fun Too...Through our VIP Island Club membership have free access to the club's Kayaks & Bikes, pools ( yes, pool bar and restaurant ), hot tub, basketball half court and tennis courts. AN ADVENTURE AWAITS! Your on-island property manager and personal concierge will assist with the logistics of traveling to an island and help make the experience as stress-free as possible. Concierge will assist selecting ferry boat options to North Captiva. You will be greeted upon your arrival by your concierge and they will transport you and your luggage and groceries to Serenity Now (unless you requested the kitchen). Concierge will give you a private tour of the island and help familiarize you with the amenities and intricacies in the house and will be a phone call or text away during your stay. PRIVATE BEACH WEDDINGS! (ENQUIRE WITHIN) IT'S ISLAND TIME AT SERENITY NOW! Everyday awaits a new adventure on North Captiva. Whether you choose to relax by the pool or beach, take a bike or kayak ride, go fishing, hike to the nature preserve, or just enjoying the harbor breeze on the porch - It’s all up to you! Soon enough, just take your shoes off and slip on your flip-flops because it's island time!!

Property manager

Tom White
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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
We LOVE Children Pack&Plays,High chair,Stair Gates
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
We may consider an event with advance permission
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
House Rules are strictly enforced. Any violation of the House Rules could lead to the forfeiture of your security deposit and eviction.
Only a maximum of 14 registered guests are allowed on property. infants count as guest.
Final confirmation of your reservation and access to the property is contingent upon owner receiving and approving the signed Rental Agreement.

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: 14
Note from host: We may consider an event with advance permission
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector 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 near the beach, this holiday home is in North Captiva, a neighbourhood in Captiva. The area's natural beauty can be seen at North Captiva Island Beach and Sanibel Island Southern Beach. 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

  • North Captiva Island Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Alison Hagerup Beach Park - 1 min drive - 0.2 km
  • Blind Pass Beach - 17 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Bowman's Beach - 24 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 25 min drive - 15.0 km

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Does SERENITY NOW~1 Min. To BEACH!-SCREENED-IN HEATED POOL-2 Carts-4&6, Island Club have a pool?

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

Is SERENITY NOW~1 Min. To BEACH!-SCREENED-IN HEATED POOL-2 Carts-4&6, Island Club pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at SERENITY NOW~1 Min. To BEACH!-SCREENED-IN HEATED POOL-2 Carts-4&6, Island Club?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SERENITY NOW~1 Min. To BEACH!-SCREENED-IN HEATED POOL-2 Carts-4&6, Island Club?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is SERENITY NOW~1 Min. To BEACH!-SCREENED-IN HEATED POOL-2 Carts-4&6, Island Club located?

This family-friendly Captiva holiday home is located by the sea, 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from North Captiva Island Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Alison Hagerup Beach Park and Turner Beach. Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Blind Pass Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peggy F.

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

Love this place

Great place to stay!!! Love the location, golf carts, very spacious ( there was 11 of us), pool was amazing for the kids, the 2 refrigerators came in handy, so nice having a washer and dryer, the house was amazing along with Nicole (the property manager) great help and a very special lady!!! We also loved North Captiva and look forward to the next trip! Shout out to Boats and Fun, Mango’s & the Ice Cream Shop!!! We would also recommend Island Girls Ferry shuttle service!!! WE ALL LOVED THIS TRIP
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Family vacation

It was a great space for our extended family vacation! We had 12 of us and there was the perfect amount of room for all of us! We had ages 6-70’s. Just a tip, if you have older people who have difficulty with steps, this might be challenging. Also, a heads up, the convenient store in the island had some necessities, but not a lot, so make sure you get your groceries before coming over. But we did visit the store daily for delicious ice cream and coffee!! The island currently has one restaurant open due to the hurricane. It is very good food, but make sure you have enough for meals at home too. We enjoyed the quiet island life away from the hustle and bustle. Prefect For a relaxing, fun, beautiful vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca O.

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

Everything you need

This property is beautifully situated and filled with plenty of special touches to make your stay pleasant. We felt like we had all we could want and more.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sienna J.

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

Wonderful Owners

We booked this home, and traveled to FL for our family vacation. Unfortunately hurricane Helene had made landfall just two days earlier - the home had sustained damage and we were not able to stay here or on North Captiva Island. We ended up staying on Pine Island, and enjoyed our time. Thankfully the owners were very kind and allowed us to move our booking to January of 2025, when we will once again be traveling to FL. We have stayed on the Island many times, and look forward to our stay at Serenity Now, in Jan.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh S.

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

Vacation getaway

The service was great. If we needed something the property managers got it for us. If this is your first time know going in that the only way to get here is by ferry and they only run certain times of the day. So if flying into Fort Myers plan accordingly. There is no grocery store on island so everything is ordered online and brought over by ferry as well. That process is easy. Great for big groups and families.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith L.

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

Great for a family vacation!

Everything was as advertised. The screened pool and recreation area was perfect for our 5 grandkids to play. We were close to the beach. The owners were very kind and responsive throughout booking and leading up to the stay. The management company was also prompt and polite. It's a nice property that was clean and everything was in working order. It was a great week of vacation
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

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

Family Times

The island is magical. Our family discovered it back in 2012 and we just had to come back. We needed a bigger house due to our increased family members😁 This house has fantastic charm and was perfect for 11 adults 21+. It is ideally located, great sunrise views from the top level and the property management company was responsive and timely to all questions and requests. The pool & downstairs play area was perfect for games & conversation. The living floor was spacious enough to accommodate all of us… and the kitchen was well stocked - even with spices & such (much more so than other rentals I have had). We had access to kayaks and bikes through the club - thanks to the owner! We had an amazing time and would recommend this home to our friends!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

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

Beautiful, large property

This house was amazing. It’s just as described and allowed for so much room for our family of 14. Fully equipped with everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan S.

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

Tropical Comfort

This was a nice property and we thoroughly enjoyed our time here. You have many sections of beach to visit, nice to see the wildlife again, and the house had pretty much everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kallie F.

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

Spring break 2024

This was part of our family's 2nd trip to North Captiva and the island provided the perfect vacation destination. The house had all the space we needed for our group of 14. The kids loved having the pool and the trek to the beach was short and easy. We saw lots of wildlife including dolphins on the beach everyday. Our only issue was that the water pump wasn't working when we arrived and it look a couple of days to get it resolved. Once that was on working order we were able to fully relax and enjoy the paradise that North Captiva has to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie T.

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

Wonderful week!

Overall we had a wonderful week at this property! Tortuga property management was responsive to our needs and very helpful. We had guests from age 7-older adults and everyone was comfortable. We did not use the cabana room and all guests stayed in the main house. We look forward to visiting the island again (and hopefully a little warmer weather)!!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Remote Island Escape

Our stay involved 10 family members escaping the holiday stress to enjoy a remote location that offers opportunity to enjoy nature, play games on the beach, and make family memories. Our mission was accomplished!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Lauren M.

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

Holiday Vacation

Stayed for approx 4 nights. Cute house, nicely decorated and convenient location to pool / beaches. Very pretty island, but it is still recovering from last years hurricane.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

S. E.

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

Refreshing escape

The house is nice and the island as a whole is amazing. As of Nov 2023 the island is still undergoing significant repairs from the hurricane. No biggie, just wasn't communicated with us to the extent that it should have. Two sides of the house windows were covered with plastic when we arrived and weren't taken off until we requested being able to see out the windows - they were quick to respond and removed it the next morning. The screened in pool was torn all over the top. A couple doorknobs fell off from improper installation after what appeared to be painting, but I'm not certain. There was drywall dust under all the windows where they were recently replaced. I'd say they were small but significant issues that bothered a few of us. All of those things aside, we thoroughly enjoyed N. Captiva Island and despite the inconveniences would stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

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

Serenity Now

The house was well equipped with everything you could possibly need. It was very close the the Beach & Gulf. The little ones really loved the pool. It was also close to the gift shops, restaurants, and kayaking. We were 14 people ranging in age from 8 to 80 and everyone had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

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

Spring Break

Great Stay at Serenity Now. Duncan and Valerie from Tortuga Property Management made our vacation stress free. Thanks!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

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

Serenity Now-Terrific!

This is, I believe, our fifth visit to North Captiva Island. It is a very special place indeed-if you have not been there before, make sure you understand with NCI is about and what makes it such a unique Florida destination. We have stayed in a different homes each time depending on our family number on that particular stay. This is a terrific place to stay. The home was exactly as portrayed on the VRBO site. It was spotless on our arrival and there is an abundance of everything you might need from kitchen items, games, beach stuff, linens, and much more. As we learned previously, bring twice the food and half the clothes and you will hit it about right with what you need to supply. The home is exceptionally spacious, well lit, and has a lot of great features in terms of the layout. It gives everyone a lot of space, with a perfect location on the island and it is set in a beautiful spot with fabulous views. Tortuga Properties does the day to day management and this was a real plus-they provided all the details well before arrival to get us ready, greatly facilitated our arrival-meeting the ferry in a driving rainstorm-checked in often, and were exceptionally responsive to my inquiries during the stay. The text messaging feature is critical as the cell signal is variable over the island. This will be a great home for family vacations-nothing is lacking. Highest recommendation-Enjoy!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

katherine m.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Cleanliness and upkeep of property are the only issues

Things that need attention: The pool screen had a tear and thus the pool was not as clean as it could have been. The pool toys were covered in mold likely because they were put away wet and left that way for quite a time. One of the golf carts seemed almost dangerous with how lose the steering was on it. There was a broken light fixture. There were little bugs in the kitchen and the loft. We reported this and someone came out and sprayed and that really helped! The walls need a good cleaning. The dining room chair seats were stained. The bed near the pool had sand on the sheets prior to our use. The code we were given to use at the club didn't work so we had to go to the office and they complained that we should have been registered and gave us a different code. I'm not sure if that was only for a day but it did not work for us either so we just went through the employee enterence to the pool to get in. The place worked for our family of 13. It was close to the beach. The kitchen had everything we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

patricia a.

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

Serenity House

We stayed at Serenity House for a week, beginning of Jan., 2022. We vacationed with our adult children and 2 great grand babies. The house was very well stocked with dishes, pots and pans and accessories, lots of towels including beach towels. Shampoo and conditioner in all the bathrooms. There was a little issue with tiny ants in the kitchen. There was a can of spray, and after serving a meal, we would spray the counters. That seemed to help. But I wouldn’t recommend leaving any food out unattended. The home was very comfortable and met our needs perfectly. The house managers were awesome, and if there was anything needed, they were on it immediately! We had a wonderful, relaxing week! Would highly recommend Tortuga Properties!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ruth H.

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

Responsive

Whenever we needed something Tortuga promptly took care of it. Has a lovely clean pool
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany P., Longwood, Fl

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

Best family vacation

We had an awesome time while on vacation at Serenity now. Great management team and awesome owner! Highly recommend it!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Cristina F.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Beautiful property terrible service

The house and the island were beautiful. Service was terrible. The night before we were supposed to arrive they cancelled our arrivsl date to sunday instead of saturday. Kn sunday we did not get full use of the hoyse until 7:00 pm. One of the golf carts was broken the day after we arrived and never returned to us. The other one had defective breaks. No one told us we needed to make ferry and water taxi reservations acoupke of weeks in advance. No one told us restaurant reservations needed to be made at least a month in advance and only between 11 and 2 monday through friday.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jody T.

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

Relaxing hideaway

Duncan helped us get an earlier ferry which was Uber helpful. We all loved the spaciousness for 14 people to do their own thing ! The pool added so much after time at the beach. Great vacation !

About the host

Hosted by Tom White

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after visiting this Magical island for years we decided to buy, life has been great
every visit better and better. We are blessed to be able to visit most months with our children.
Hope you enjoy our home,
Tom & Jessica

Why they chose this property

3 floors screen in decks, lots of seating. 2 golf carts, 2 Grills (Gas and Charcoal)
Ground floor Heated Pool/Cabana are Completely screened and fenced, full bathroom, Dining Area for 6+, fans, seating for over 15 people, most popular part of the house
lots of games: ping pong table, ladder toss, ring toss, large connect four...
Pool games, kids games and floats

What makes this property unique

We are VIP members to North Captiva Island club which allows all our quests use the largest pool on island , kiddy pool and hot tub, attached is Mangoes restaurant has adult cocktails and food for all.
free use of the Club's Kayaks and Beach bikes

Languages:

English, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests