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It's A Colorful Cupcake World On Captiva Island

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Front of Cupcake
Kitchen Breakfast Bar
Fully-Equipped Kitchen
Another View of Kitchen towards Family Room
Breakfast Nook

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6135.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Captiva, FL
  • Jensen’s Marina
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Captiva Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • North Captiva Island Beach
    ‪1293 min walk‬
  • Fort Myers, FL (FMY-Page Field)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

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

About this property

It's A Colorful Cupcake World On Captiva Island

Do you like your dessert first? Do you like the sweet taste of paradise? Then our “Cupcake” is for you! This delightfully sweet 3 bedroom, 2 ½ bath private home at 11461 Dickey Lane is situated on the quiet side of Captiva Village and close to everything. The Village is known for its restaurants, shops and easy beachy atmosphere. Our “Cupcake” is an easy walk down Laika Lane to the beautiful white sand beach and a half block walk to the bay.

You will enjoy the many delightful colors of “Cupcake”. Swim in your own large heated and caged pool or enjoy the relaxation of the hot tub. You can read a book on the large back deck overlooking the pool area or have breakfast watching the world go by on the front deck.

Inside “Cupcake” the cathedraled ceiling family room has comfortable furniture with a large screen TV, DVD Player, Wi-Fi and a Sonos speaker system. The house was professionally designed and completely updated in 2012 and lovingly maintained. The 3 bedrooms, painted in fun and whimsical colors, are spacious and each includes a flat screen TV. Bedroom 1 has a King bed, bedroom 2 has two twin beds (which can be converted to a King on request) and, located on the opposite side of the house, the private master suite has a new King bed and private en-suite. These bedrooms will have you sweetly dreaming of the memories you’ve made today and the memories you’ll make tomorrow. Check out the yummy and colorful countertops in each bathroom and the kitchen. You’ll smile every time you see them!

Speaking of the large airy kitchen, it is fully equipped and has a breakfast bar area and a separate dine in area. The full-size washer and dryer are near the Kitchen. A gas BBQ grill is waiting for your use in the fully screened lanai.

As in a real cupcake, it’s not all about the icing, the cake underneath the icing is also enjoyable. Our “Cupcake” is no exception. There is ample parking. The fully screened ground floor pool area is a great gathering space for conversation, playing cards, games or enjoying your favorite beverage as you watch the swimmers in the pool. And you will appreciate the large covered area for fun and games in case of inclement weather or to escape the Florida sun for an afternoon nap! With this “Cupcake” you can enjoy the whole thing….with no calories!

Once you arrive at “Cupcake” park your car and leave it until it is time to go back to reality. Remember, “Cupcake” is a short walk to the beach and the bay. Walk to famous Andy Rosse Lane with its restaurants and shops. “Cupcake” includes a selection of beach toys, coolers, chairs, beach umbrellas and beach towels. A beach cart is provided to make the short trek to the beach very easy. Also, you can rent bicycles, surfboards and other fun beach toys at Yolo. How about renting a boat for the day at Jensen’s Marina? Cruise to North Captiva Island for lunch and dolphin and manatee watching. Keep in mind that it is only a short walk to everything that the Village offers.

Some visitors like to see the sun rise on the bay side…..we prefer to watch the sun set on the beach. Take a cooler, set up the beach chairs and take a lot of beautiful pictures as the sun sets over the gulf off the island of Captiva. Then pack up and take a stroll to the Mucky Duck, the Bubble Room or other delicious restaurants nearby, many of which have outdoor dining and live music.

In the morning you might like to take a short walk to Starbucks for your favorite coffee. Enjoy it there, or on the sunny front deck of “Cupcake”.

There is much to discover on Captiva Island. We wish you sweet dreams and mouth-watering memories as you experience the Village of Captiva and our fun and relaxing cottage called “Cupcake”. It would be a pleasure to have you as our guest!

Property manager

Marsha Coonrod

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

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
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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Captiva

Located in Captiva, this holiday home is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sanibel Island Southern Beach and North Captiva Island Beach. Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation and Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum are also worth visiting. 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

  • McCarthy's Marina - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Jensen’s Marina - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Captiva Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Turner Beach - 9 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Bowman's Beach - 10 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mucky Duck - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Green Flash - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪RC Otter's Island Eats - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Crow’s Nest Steakhouse - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does It's A Colorful Cupcake World On Captiva Island have a pool?

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

Is It's A Colorful Cupcake World On Captiva Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at It's A Colorful Cupcake World On Captiva Island?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at It's A Colorful Cupcake World On Captiva Island?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is It's A Colorful Cupcake World On Captiva Island located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Jungle Drums, McCarthy's Marina and Jensen’s Marina. Captiva Beach and Captiva Chapel By the Sea are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

paul k.

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

Excellent set up right in town. Short walk to beach restaurants coffee shops.

Pool is heated and has a great hang out spot with Sonos in house and pool area. Probably the closest thing you'll find to staying in the tropics. We did a few morning trips to local attractions and became beach bums after lunch. RC Otters great food and spot with live music every night.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele H.

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

Life is sweet at Cupcake!

This house was absolutely perfect for our family getaway! The owners have thought of EVERYTHING to provide a comfortable and wonderful environment. The kitchen is well equipped, the beds are comfortable, the pool area is equipped with everything you would need to hang out and relax. There is a nice bathroom in the pool area, too! There are too many pluses to describe in a short review.This home is very beautiful and thoughtfully designed. The hickory floors throughout are just one beautiful example. We’ve already booked our stay for next year and hope to come for many years!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dart S.

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

Perfect little paradise

Reasonably well protected from the storms (knock on wood!) the house is mostly surrounded by taller houses and good vegetation. The pool and hot tub are ideal for small groups and the hot tub overflows into the pool to make it very enjoyable even in January. The colors and furnishings are totally VACATION AT THE BEACH.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John A.

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

Great setup, clean and would stay again

Cupcake is a well organized home, very clean and updated. We will stay again!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Holiday Away!

Our family had the most special time at the Cupcake House celebrating Christmas and a birthday! The house was so well stocked and appointed with everything we could have ever needed! We swam every day in the pool, took the beach chairs down to the beach, had evening meals on the deck … it was more than we could have hoped for. Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane D., -

Cupcake House

We loved every minute of our stay at Cupcake house!! Will definitely come back for a future stay!! Captiva is a wonderfully relaxing vacation spot!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Walt K., Philadelphia, PA

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

Great property great location

We have stayed on Captiva and the Santiva portion of Sanibel many times. This property was perfect for all our needs. Four weeks and have reserved if for winter 2025.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth M.

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

Cupcake Review

Cupcake was a magical place to stay enjoyed by 3 generations of my family. Excellent accommodations and easy walkable to beaches, restaurants and shopping. When we return to Captiva, we will definitely want to stay at Cupcake again if available.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

lisa B.

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

Cupcake

Just a wonderful kid friendly property!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S., Buffalo

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

Awesome house in Captiva near village

Our family of 4 enjoyed a week at Cupcake house. The layout was perfect for our family. We enjoyed the pool and hot tub and the beach cart and supplies in the activity closet were great for the short walk to the beach. Great proximity to walk to restaurants in the village. We'll definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christa C.

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

Perfect stay in Captiva at Cupcake

Cupcake is Amazing ! My parents, I and my 2 children (11 & 5) had the most perfect spring break swimming in the pool, hanging in the hot tub and relaxing. The house is beautifully decorated and is equipped with anything you could need for your stay. The beach is amazing and just a quick walk away. We had the perfect vacation at cupcake and can not wait to come back !!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy R.

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

summer family vacation

We really enjoyed our stay at Cupcake. The house was very clean and comfortable in every way. Kitchen had everything we needed. Location was fantastic, easy walk to beach. Loved the pool each day! Thank you for your hospitality, would love to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

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

Perfection

Cupcake was even better than the pictures. Such a lovely house and you can walk everywhere. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

Icing on the cake

A great January in Cupcake on Captiva Island. Love the relaxed feel of the place and the island. The perfect place to spend the winter vortex!!
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dart S.

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

Cosy Perfection

The house is just right for a couple or small family. Bedrooms are nicely separated with the kitchen/family great room in the middle. The screened pool is fully attached to the upper deck and the lower level is the perfect activity area directly connected to the pool and spa.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan t., Overland Park

Best house on captiva

We have rented house on Captiva for 12 years. This housr has everything you need and then some. You literally just need your clothes.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

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

House is so cute. Have fun signs, a pulley bag down to pool to deliver things. Fun touches

House was perfect for us. Having own pool and hot tub was so nice. House is well appointed and fun touches through out. House is surrounded by other houses but was quiet and relaxing. Walk to stores and restaruants.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

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

Life is sweet at Cupcake

Our family of 6 (kids aged 8, 13, 16, 18) had an amazing time at Cupcake. The property was clean and had everything we needed and more. The outdoor area is awesome with the pool, games, and spacious lounge area. We ate dinners on the upper deck with the fans providing plenty of breeze. The location is perfect with just a short walk to the beach and restaurants. Each morning I walked to the marina to see the manatees as the sun rose, then hit Boops or Starbucks for coffee. Evenings were spent on the beach watching the sunset. You can’t go wrong staying at this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli S., Massachusetts

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

Perfect getaway

We had an amazing stay in Captiva! We loved everything about the cupcake! It was a short beautiful stroll to the beach, we used bikes to get anywhere we needed, we walked to dinner at the bubble room and Keylime. We came home every night to a beautiful, spacious, clean home. We loved the pool and hot tub. We used them every single day! They have games and everything you need for the beach. If you’re looking for a house that has it all, look no further!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael N., Girard

Wonderful family friendly home and location.

This house is simply perfect for a vacation with family and children. It was clean, wonderfully situated (attractions and beach). The house, pool, and grounds were in wonderful shape. The kitchen had everything we needed, the pool and hot tube were used nonstop. The heater and AC were in excellent working conditions, and the neighboring houses were family friendly so sleep was even possible during ‘Springbreak’. The restaurants and amenities were literally around the corner, and the beach was an easy walk away. I would say this vacation to Captiva was our best, enjoyed by all, and if the opportunity arises for a return we will definitely know where to look first. Thank you for such a wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Holly K., Beverly, MA

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

Adorable!

Just came home from the cupcake house with my husband and 3 kids and we all had a great time! The house was so adorable and colorful and very clean. The pool was heated to the perfect temperature so it always was easy to get into, unlike many other homes I've rented. The jacuzzi was a nice plus also! The only thing I was surprised by, was that the master bathroom has no door? Other then that, the house was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leanna C.

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

Cupcake was a dream!

The cupcake house was everything and more. Perfect location- a very short walk to the beach that my 3 year old could do no problem. Tons of sand toys, coolers, umbrella, chairs, swim rafts, baby floats! Literally you need to bring nothing for the beach or pool. The pool and hot tub was seriously the best. The water temp was so comfortable not too cold at all! Hot tub amazing. The house was beautiful. Again has everything. Baby chairs for meals, toys, books, games, all the kitchen utensils. The kids and adults had literally one of the best vacations ever. Can’t wait to visit again!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S., Wilmette

Cheerful Retreat!

We had a wonderful Christmas at this cheerful property! It's located on a lovely lane with plenty of privacy due to the beautiful palms and mature tropical foliage! It was perfect for the season and convenient to everything - restaurants, shops, biking, boat rentals, etc. The beach is just a block away and a beach cart is provided to take chairs, cooler and umbrella (also provided). The house is well-stocked as well and the heated pool/spa are beautiful and relaxing with a half-bath and plenty of seating to enjoy. We loved the whimsical decor and colorful accessories! Perfect for chasing away the winter blues!! Thank you for a wonderful stay! (P.S. We saw absolutely NO sign of red tide and we had monitored closely leading up to our visit. Beaches were beautiful and waters were clear.)
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Megan K.

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

Perfect vacation house!

We loved the cupcake house! The back deck and pool/spa area were perfection. So many places to relax with privacy. Any kitchen utensil or dish I looked for I was able to find and plenty more. Great location. Cupcake overall feels like a home away from home. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John G.

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

What a wonderful property

We just finished a week stay at Cupcake, and we had such a good time. The house is located a short walk from not only the beach, but two local grocery stores (perfect for last minute supplies), restaurants, coffee, shopping, etc.... As a matter of fact, we only needed to drive twice, and that was for more serious grocery runs. And aside from the fantastic location, the house is truly wonderful. We loved the layout of the home, how nicely appointed it is, and the owners have clearly thought through what kind of items need to be accessible for a beach vacation. We had everything we needed available to us. We have stayed at VRBO listed homes before, but this is only the second time we agreed on wanting to return to this specific property, as our time there was so special. Thank you very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Marsha Coonrod

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My husband and I are the Owners of 11461 Dickey Lane, also lovingly known as "Cupcake", since 2016. We invite you to explore the wonders of Capitva Island, the Village of Captiva and Cupcake! While we live in St. Louis, we have fallen in love with the beauty and atmosphere of Captiva Island and its world-class beaches.

Why they chose this property

For many years my husband and I visited beaches and islands searching for our special spot. All it took was one visit to Captiva and we felt that the Village of Captiva was "home". From the beachy, vibe of the Village to the quaint and colorful shops and restaurants, Captiva has it all.

What makes this property unique

This home is one of a kind and has a fun and amazing beach look and feel. Cupcake is conveniently located to all Captiva and its Village have to offer. Walk easily down Laika Lane to the spectacular beach. In addition, you are only a block away from amazing restaurants and bars.

Languages:

English