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Oceanfront Luxury Home with Secluded Private Beach

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Pristine white sand beach for your private use
Ariel view. Can't get closer to the ocean!
White sand beach, all to yourselves (blue house on left is Sandcastle)
Custom, fully equipped kitchen
Open, sun-filled dining and living room(full sized pull out sleeper sofa)

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Upper Captiva Island, FL
  • North Captiva Island Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Cayo Costa Beaches
    ‪330 min walk‬
  • Useppa Island
    ‪249 min walk‬
  • Fort Myers, FL (FMY-Page Field)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Sleeper sofa for 2

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Oceanfront Luxury Home with Secluded Private Beach



The Sandcastle is a completely updated beachfront home that has been owned by a single family for over 40 years, and is now available for renters too! The Sandcastle is located on some of the most prized beachfront property on the entire island, featuring some of the BEST FISHING, SHELLING, AND SUNSET-WATCHING in southwest Florida. Step outside your door and walk ten feet of white sandy beach to the water. This location is so private that you may go an entire day without seeing anyone else on your beach. Enjoy the pristine waters and exceptional fishing, all to yourself!

The house was designed to take full advantage of the beautiful beachfront location. A huge sundeck expands the length of the home, and is ideal for enjoying your morning coffee while watching schools of breaching dolphin, meandering manatees, and osprey diving to catch fish. The beautiful custom kitchen features an open design and is fully equipped, including plenty of dishes and equipment to make and enjoy homemade dinners. The living room features a pull-out queen sofa bed, and a huge flat screen TV with satellite and DVD player. The master bedroom features an unbelievably comfortable king-size bed, full bathroom, flat screen TV, and dresser. The second bedroom has two twin beds, perfect for the kids, with a flat screen TV and dresser. We also have baby items like a Pack n' Play, highchair, and toys. There are two full bathrooms with all-new linens. The decor is playful, modern and cozy, perfect to make you feel at home during your beach vacation. If you need something we don't have, a simple call to the property manager will fix that!

Beautiful North Captiva Island (also called Upper Captiva), is one of Florida's best-kept vacation secrets! The island remains COMPLETELY NATURAL, without paved roads, cars, or crowds of tourists. Our island's sandy roads are traveled by bicycle and golf cart, and North Captiva can only be reached by boat or private aircraft. Our property manager will help you arrange transportation (including a water taxi from the mainland), groceries, and how to fully enjoy the island. There are three restaurants and two gift boutiques on island. Kayaks, paddleboards, and watercraft are available for rent, and fishing expeditions can be arranged for full or half day adventures! A golf cart can also be rented for your time on the island through us, but is not included with the rental. The secluded island is not for everyone - only for those who desire a natural getaway with time to relax. Almost half of the island is dedicated to a state nature preserve. Nearly four miles of white sand beaches await you, without the hustle and bustle of many other vacation destinations. We hold a deep respect for natural beauty and wildlife of the island - this is truly one of the few places on the planet where the delicate balance between man and nature has withstood the test of time. We would love to share this unique place with you.

Property manager

Michael Melvin (property manager)

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
At no time may any unlicensed driver operate golf carts, not even when accompanied by a licensed driver. Carts will be taken away if observed.
The number of guests on your reservation must match the number of guests that are in the house for your stay. Additional guests are not permitted.
Additional guests(up to 6)added to the confirmed reservation can be added at $75 a day per guest.

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has 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

About the area

Captiva

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in North Captiva, a neighbourhood in Captiva. Calusa Heritage Trail and McCarthy's Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore 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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Upper Captiva Island, FL

What's nearby

  • North Captiva Island Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

Restaurants

  • The Mucky Duck
  • Tarpon Lodge
  • Starbucks
  • RC Otter's Island Eats
  • Over the Waterfront

Frequently asked questions

Does Oceanfront Luxury Home with Secluded Private Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Oceanfront Luxury Home with Secluded Private Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront Luxury Home with Secluded Private Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront Luxury Home with Secluded Private Beach?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront Luxury Home with Secluded Private Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this North Captiva holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from North Captiva Island Beach.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 89 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laurie H.

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

What a Beautiful Place!

We absolutely loved our stay at this home. We enjoyed coffee and a dolphin show every morning, a beautiful beach and so much privacy. The house was so pretty, clean and updated. We were very comfortable there and can't wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret E.

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

Amazing! Again!!

Perfect location and beautiful house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim F.

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

Great Beach Trip

Fantastic beachfront location. The house was exceptionally clean and had everything we needed. Michael and his wife were great, they made the check in/out process really easy. Would love to come back someday.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin V.

We will definitely be back!

Third time on North Captiva and the BEST!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jim A.

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

Great family trip

This is the second time we have stayed here and we are looking forward to going back in the future. Home is perfect and location is wonderful right on the beach. Views and sea life are amazing. Island is fun too and our kids enjoyed it. This was a fun family trip and I would recommend people check out the Sandcastle it’s a great place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

scott f., Bedford, Indiana

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

Sandcastle fun

The property was spectacular. Property managers could not have been more nice or helpful. We learned some about what to bring to the island and next time we will be ready.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharlene S.

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

Best house we have ever stayed in!

Absolute perfection but start to finish! Michael and his wife were terrific hosts and the house is the best! We will be back!! Repeatedly!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Great location on Captiva Pass

Great location on the northeast point of the island on Captiva Pass. The main attractions/features to the house are the large deck and the dining//living area that face the water. The kitchen has all you need for cooking. Jane and Jeff are very nice people who are willing to help make your stay enjoyable and know the Island well.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alan M.

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

Captivated, we will be back!

Just got home last night from a one week stay at the Sandcastle and without a doubt the most relaxing vacation I’ve had in 40 years. When you remove cars from the equation, you remove a lot of stress. Everyone’s tooling around on their golf cart or riding a bicycle or strolling down the sandy roads, greeting each other with a happy new year or good morning. Definitely a shared community experience! The beaches were amazing Especially towards the south end. I felt like I was Gilligan in Gilligans Island again, loved that show! Michael was the best and when I go back my first preference is the Sandcastle, the view off the deck and the water is so close you could almost jump off the deck into the water.Thanks again for everything Michael! Thank you, Alan
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle P., Lufkin, USA

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

Sandcastle North Captiva

The property is honestly even nicer than the pictures. We stayed ten days and mostly did not leave the house. There was lots of wildlife to watch, beautiful sunsets, peace and tranquility. Will miss the manatee, osprey, dolphin, and the multitude of bird and fish that could be seen from the large elevated porch.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nate J.

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

Honeymoon in the Sandcastle

From the moment we booked the house for our stay, Michael was extremely communicative and informative with recommendations as first time visitors of North Captiva. He helped us navigate each mode of transportation as well as loading/unloading groceries in what ended up being the pouring rain. Not only was he very professional, he was very personable, assuring our stay was the best it could be. The house and the view were everything we could’ve hoped for and more. We were able to enjoy our honeymoon in this up to date house overlooking the most beautiful, nature-filled waters with the shell-filled beach. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Job C.

Jane Jeff were fantastic and very helpful

I made a reservation for the first time for a beach house in north captiva specially because my wife dream to own one so I decided check out see what will being llike and it was worth it, we relax and enjoy it very much our back yard was the beach.it was honeymoon all over again, the restaurant on the island are very good , and the people very polite
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Little piece of heaven...

We had randomly heard about the "sand castle" through a friend of the family and recently spent a weekend there in November. It was one of the best vacations we have in recollection. The house itself was beautiful with brand new appliances, huge tvs, and a very warm, chic feel to it. We were right on the beach which was completely deserted, and only had to look our front door to see a plethora of wildlife including osprey, crabs, porpoises, tarpon, and stingrays!! Also, the island itself is just delightful, with golf carts as the only means of transportation, and everyone being so friendly and welcoming, it's no wonder that people come to the island and never want to leave. The sand castle was a wonderful little get away complete with everything except the crowds. We highly recommend it, and cannot wait to come back!!!!

10/10 Excellent

Misty S.

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

Wonderful Stay Post-Quarantine!

Wonderful experience. Great communication and help getting on and off the island. We wanted a place that was not crowded or high risk for COVID exposure, and this was perfect. The house was clean and had everything we needed for our stay. We brought minimum items for beach, because the house had it all. We were given great instructions for groceries and ferry to get on an off the island. Our groceries were delivered to the ferry and packed in coolers with dry ice to stay cool. We were picked up by Michael (the owner) and he helped us with all of our luggage and groceries to get settled in. We also had a golf cart to ride around the island. Highly recommended! We will be back. My only other suggestion is BRING MOSQUITO SPRAY! They were really bad, especially under the house, and away from the beach.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

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

Location, Location, Location!!!

If you want to be on an island, with only golf carts allowed and a beautiful ocean outside your door with amazing views, this is the place! We took our 4 kids for a week long family vacation and we had an amazing time. Michael was amazing to work with. Connected us with airport and water taxi services and picked us up at the dock. Took a guided half-day fishing trip and got some great snapper and trout. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven E.

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

Wonderful property

We had an amazing time here! Michael and his wife met us at the dock and helped bring al our luggage back to the house. We had used the local grocery delivery service (north captiva groceries) recommended by Michael and everything was unpacked in the kitchen when we walked in. The house was perfect, amazing views, very comfortable, clean. Beautiful sunsets from the porch, private beach, manatees, dolphins etc. the kids had an amazing time. We rented a golf cart from Michael and we highly recommend that. The island was awesome to explore and we can’t wait to come back! The house is well equipped with beach chairs, beach toys for the kids, lounge chairs etc. this property will not disappoint!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam H.

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

Beautiful Beachfront

We loved our time at The Sandcastle. We had a beautiful private beachfront where we saw dolphins, stingrays, and swam with manatees daily. The home was well stocked as described. We were able to kick back and enjoy the salt water and sunshine with our kiddos. Thanks for a great stay Mike and Jessica!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Milan C.

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

Awesome

This was an amazing property. The pictures doesn’t do it justice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret E.

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

Wonderful first time at North Captiva!

The house is perfectly situated so you have the most majestic views of both the sunrise over the water and the sunset into the water! My kids loved every second and we are already hoping to go back again! Loved it!! Homeowners were great every step of the way! Made it as easy as possible!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

BOOK IT!

We stayed here for our honeymoon this past week and WOW. Location is amazing. So romantic and homey feeling. Michael and his wife went above and beyond to make our honeymoon special. You don’t need to leave the country to be in paradise, stay at The Sandcastle!! 10/10 recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jillian A.

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

Paradise!!

This was my family's first time to North Captiva and we fell in love instantly! The house is picture perfect and the island is stunning! It is very lush with palm trees and flowers everywhere!! Michael was an amazing host and answered all of our questions before and during our trip. He met us at the harbor upon arrival and even told us the history of the house and other aspects of the island. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!!! This house is the best on the island! The privacy was perfect! We would maybe see a few people walk by during the day. Other days, we wouldn't see a soul. The house is beautifully decorated and had all the essentials.We are a family of 4 adults and the house was spacious for us all! We saw dolphins and manatees daily from the deck! There are so many amazing birds as well! The house sits so close to the water, when looking out the windows, you felt as if you were in the water! If looking for a secluded, low key, relaxing vacation, this house fits the bill! We are already planning our next trip back to this house!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie w.

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

Great Place

This week could not have been better. Michael is great to work with and the property is perfect. Everything was clean and worked great. The advice Michael gave us on transportation and food worked out perfectly. We fished all week in front of the house and rented a boat from Boats and Fun for a great day on the water. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren K.

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

Fabulous getaway!!

Our stay at Sandcastle was a much needed getaway for our family. The house is equipped with everything we needed. The location could not have been better. Michael was incredibly helpful, attentive, and accessible. We had a wonderful time and cannot wait to go back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

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

Amazing vacation!

We had a wonderful stay at The Sandcastle! From booking to end of the trip, all went smoothly thanks to Michael, who was incredibly helpful and responsive. The location couldn’t be beat and the house was perfect for our family - it was so fun to be right on the beach and spot dolphins and watch the sunset from our deck! Thanks for providing a much-needed break and such a great time in paradise!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael G., Olathe, Kansas

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

Excellent experience at a great location

The Sandcastle was a fantastic experience on North Captiva Island. Michael was an outstanding property manager who made sure we were well taking care of during our stay. The house was in a perfect spot with a great beach for rest and relaxation. Many properties you stay at require a long walking trip to set up your beach day. Not at this location - it was so convenient and relaxing. All aspects of the home were set up just the right way to make you feel extremely comfortable. We would definitely recommend as long as you don’t book it during our week!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Michael Melvin (property manager)

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Our family has owned homes on North Captiva Island since the 1980s, when only a few homes were on the island and we had no power. FOUR generations of our family have grown up in this tropical paradise. We feel very spoiled to have enjoyed this pristine island without throngs of tourists or cars, and we are happy to share it with new visitors!

Why they chose this property

The Sandcastle has been in our family for decades. The home is located on some of the most prized property on the entire island - a wide beach, romantic sunset views, and very productive fishing are right outside the front door!

What makes this property unique

The best benefit of the Sandcastle is its privacy and views! This island is for those who can enjoy true relaxation - fishing, shelling, wildlife viewing (including porpoise, manatees, loggerhead turtles, and seabirds), bicycling, sunning, and exploring the island's wildlife preserve.

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English
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