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BEACHFRONT, HEATED POOL, KAYAKS/SUP, LANAI W/ GULF VIEWS, 85' DOCK, 2 GOLF CARTS

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aerial view of house from beach side showing heated pool gazebo private walkway
House looking at the Gulf.
The only private walkway from pool to beach on North Captiva
85 ' private dock 1/4 mile east of Gulf Dreams for docking your boat and fishing
House on the Gulf and private dock on a canal

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 12334.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 6

Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

BEACHFRONT, HEATED POOL, KAYAKS/SUP, LANAI W/ GULF VIEWS, 85' DOCK, 2 GOLF CARTS

* 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. Many of our pictures are reproductions of comments and drawings Gulf Dreams' guests have left in our Guest Book.

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 dryer
3rd. 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 towels
PAPER PRODUCTS: toilet paper, facial tissue, paper towels, foil, plastic wrap, tall garbage bags
SOAPS: luxury soaps and shampoos in all bathrooms, dishwasher detergent, liquid dish soap, laundry detergent and dryer sheets
SMALL 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 grill
DISHES: more than 12 place settings of dishes and glassware and stainless-steel flatware
BABY EQUIPMENT: 2 hardwood mini cribs, 1 pack 'N Play, 2 highchairs, 2 expandable baby gates, 1 booster chair, 1 inflatable youth bed
BEACH AMENITIES: 12 beach chairs, 2 cool cabana beach tents, 2 beach umbrellas, large selection of children's beach toys, wave boards, professional beach volleyball set, drink cooler
RECREATION: 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, puzzles
REFRIGERATION: 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".

Property manager

Wendell and Karen Hunsucker
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
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Washer
Dryer
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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Provided are mini cribs, pack n play & high chairs
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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
Smoking only allowed on the beach
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

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Talk to owners
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 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 on 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, while Barbara Sumwalt Useppa Island Historical Museum and Barbara Sumwalt Museum are cultural highlights. 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 - 1 min walk - 0.1 km

Restaurants

  • The Mucky Duck
  • Green Flash
  • Starbucks
  • RC Otter's Island Eats
  • Crow’s Nest Steakhouse

Frequently asked questions

Does BEACHFRONT, HEATED POOL, KAYAKS/SUP, LANAI W/ GULF VIEWS, 85' DOCK, 2 GOLF CARTS have a pool?

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

Is BEACHFRONT, HEATED POOL, KAYAKS/SUP, LANAI W/ GULF VIEWS, 85' DOCK, 2 GOLF CARTS pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is BEACHFRONT, HEATED POOL, KAYAKS/SUP, LANAI W/ GULF VIEWS, 85' DOCK, 2 GOLF CARTS located?

Nestled on the beach, this North Captiva holiday home is steps from North Captiva Island Beach.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 162 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vonnie L. L.

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

Spring break trip

A beautiful house a quiet area. We had 3 generations, plenty of things to do and also relaxing. Kitchen was well stocked with appliances, etc. we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly S.

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

Beautiful lazy days vacation

The home, pool, and beach were absolutely gorgeous perfect. The home was well equipped, comfy beds, fantastic pool (grandkids spent hours everyday), beautiful grounds and home, and wonderful sandy beach - which was also great for shelling! We will certainly do this again!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Maureen N.

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

Family Spring Break Vacation

This was our first time to the Island! It is absolutely beautiful. We did notice some clean up from hurricanes still in progress but that did not impact our stay at all. This island is a well kept secret and a great vacation spot for all ages.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig M.

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

Secluded and Private

The house and property exceeded expectations. Kitchen was well stocked and has everything you would need for preparing meals for a week. The pool was clean and warm which the kids used every day. The golf carts provided are like new and great for getting around the island. We used the grocery order service mid week and had everything the next day, very convenient. I would highly recommend staying at this location, you wont be disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

What a beautiful and wonderful vacation!

This home and island are the nicest place we have ever been to.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dylan P.

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

Great place and location

The house was great. Excellent location and worked well for our group. Very comfortable and well outfitted home. The only issue we had was that the grill was not working properly. Other than that, everything was perfect and we had an amazing vacation.)
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

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

Great Stay

We had a great time. House is terrific, big, well appointed. Perfect location on the island. Jane, the property manager was very helpful. Wonderful stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Cody A.

Liked: Check-in, location

Best location on the island!

We had a great week as a family! We did have a few issues but the actual owners of property went above and beyond to make it right! Best location on the island!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

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

Very nice property

Would return again
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

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

Wonderful Beach Vacation

We stayed at Gulf Dreams during the first week of April! We had wonderful warm weather and greatly enjoyed the heated pool and easy access to the beach. We had 4 adults and 4 teenagers and the layout out of the house was perfect for our group. The kitchen was well equipped and we ate most meals at the house. Pre-ordering the groceries was the way to go! Great communication with the property manager. The house was very clean. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan A.

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

North captiva Xmas

Great house, location and on the beach. Minor communication glitches with the property manager.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

john V.

Amazing house and property lot on the beach!

Wonderful house with everything you need and really helpful property managers. Great memories tab gulf Dreams!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

charles m., farmingdale

great property to great vacation

great week at beautiful house . large family this house has no problem handling. great staff handling house
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Carla L.

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

Awesome experience

Such a beautiful home with amazing views! The island is so peaceful and relaxing
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christy S., St. Simons Island

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

Gulf Dreams

This was a perfect spot for a family vacation. We have been to North Captiva several times and look forward to the next trip! Ally and Shawn were easy to work with and very accommodating. The house was great!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin H.

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

We loved Gulf Dreams!

We just returned from our first trip to North Captiva. It was really windy a good portion of our trip so the beach was rough. Luckily, Gulf Dreams had everything we needed. The kitchen is stocked better than any VRBO we’ve ever stayed at, the house was extremely clean and the pool was outstanding. (Highlight of the trip for my youngest kids.) There was more than enough room for our family of seven. The gulf view from the master bedroom really can’t be beat. We will certainly go back to North Captiva and Gulf Dreams will be our first pick of places to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory O.

Fantastic!

Great property! Everything as described plus more.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Wonderful property

Wonderful home on a secluded island. The house was beautiful with great views of the ocean and plenty of room for our 2 families. The golf carts and kayaks were a big hit as well.

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

Our Wedding

The house and surroundings were the perfect place for our wedding. Our vacation was truly a "dream" come true for the entire family.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Janie S., Candler, NC

Great vacation spot!

This was our third year of family vacationing at N Captiva. This vacation home was perfect for our children and grandchildren and my husband and I to enjoy time together and relax. Best shelling ever! Managers Jane and Jeff were available for all our inquiries and attentive to any needs during our stay. We enjoyed our stay very much and highly recommend it for family getaways.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tami S.

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

Beautiful place

This house is very large and a great place for a family vacation. WE had a great time. We used boats and fun x 3 for excursions. Highly recommend them. The beaches are amazing. The house was spacious enough for our group of 6.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sean D., Tampa, FL

A slice of heaven

I can't say enough about this house, the location, and the owners. You feel welcomed and relaxed from the moment you walk in the door. They have thought of everything to make sure your trip is memorable. Can't wait to come back!

10/10 Excellent

Ursula R.

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

Fantastic North Captiva property!

Gulf Dreams is a beautiful property and we were so happy we were able to stay here still post-hurricane Ian. The kitchen and entire house are unbelievably stocked. There is literally nothing that has not been thought of. The pool area is amazing, and having your own boardwalk to the beach is such a treat. We would love to stay again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

GREAT FAMILY VACATION

THIS WAS A PERFECT HOME F0R A FAMILY VACATION. WE HAD 8 ADULTS AND 4 CHILDREN AGE 4 TO 9 MONTHS. PLENTY OF ROOMS FOR EVERYONE TO HAVE THEIR OWN SPACE. LARGE BEAUTIFUL SCREENED PORCHES OVERLOOKING THE OCEAN. A BEAUTIFUL HEATED POOL SURROUNDED BY LOVELY LANDSCAPING AND INCREDIBLE ACCESS TO A BEAUTIFUL BEACH THE HOUSE PROVIDED KAYAKS AND PADDLE BOARDS WHICH OUR FAMILY TOOK GREAT ADVANTAGE OF. THERE WERE A FEW MINOR ISSUES WITH THE HOME BUT ALLY WAS EXTREMELY RESPONSIVE AND CORRECTED THE ISSUES QUICKLY. THIS HOME WAS A BIG HIT WITH OUR ENTIRE FAMILY AND WE WOULD DEFINITELY VACATION HERE AGAIN
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

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

Amazing vacation

This property was everything we hoped for and more. From the oceanfront view, to the kayaks and all amenities. We had 5 couples and had enough space to not be on top of each other. It was great to zip around the island with the golf carts provided. We would definitely book this property again. We had an amazing time!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

About the host

Hosted by Wendell and Karen Hunsucker

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We currently live in Cincinnati Ohio and spend January-March in Punta Gorda, Florida. We fell in love with North Captiva Island and decided to buy this house at the end of June 2021.

Why they chose this property

The sunsets from our house are FABULOUS! We love that we can walk down an elevated, wooden pathway to the best section of beach on the island.

What makes this property unique

Views of the Gulf of Mexico from the 3rd floor lanai, where you can eat all your meals, and from the 4th floor master bedroom are awesome. The lush tropical landscaping, especially around the heated pool helps create the quiet serenity and privacy that make Gulf Dreams on-the-beach special. Guests have the opportunity to launch kayaks (4 are provided) and paddle boards (2 provided) into the Gulf of Mexico from Gulf Dreams' private beach. The sand bar which starts on Gulf Dreams beach and extends NW into the Gulf of Mexico provides guests nearby excellent shelling. Kayaking also allows you to observe the abundant sea life these waters offer.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests