Captiva Charm - Gulf front Olde Captiva style cottage - Captiva

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The perfect spot to stargaze, enjoy the night sky, or simply embrace the tranquility around you.

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7118.9 sq m

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Parking available
Air conditioning
Dryer
Hot tub
Washer
Kitchen

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Captiva, FL

Captiva Beach
‪1 min walk‬
Jensen’s Marina
‪16 min walk‬
North Captiva Island Beach
‪13 min drive‬
Fort Myers, FL (FMY-Page Field)
‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

Captiva Charm - Gulf front Olde Captiva style cottage

Welcome to Captiva Charm ... our gulf front "Olde Captiva" style vacation rental cottage. Our unique beach-home-away-from-home has a two-bedroom/two bathroom main house with a full kitchen, living area, master bedroom with king king-sized bed, full bathroom, along with a guest bedroom with three twin beds and another full bathroom. Open floor plan and gulf views from the expansive deck. We provide a gas BBQ grill to prepare a special meal of surf and turf for your friends and family. There is a separate one-bedroom/one bathroom guest suite with one king bed and an en-suite bathroom. Relax in your private hot tub with a Sunset view of the Gulf of Mexico. To get to the beach, just walk down the short drive and across Captiva Drive to our private beach access path. You may also rent a golf cart from a local vendor and cruise over to the Captiva Village area, which features several shops and restaurants. We'll look forward to welcoming you to our little piece of paradise!

*Important Note: The owner has a strict no-pet policy.

*Important Note: This rental does not include beach chairs or umbrellas. Instead, we’ve partnered with VayKLife to provide you with a credit toward beach essentials like chairs, umbrellas, coolers, wagons, and more—so you can pack light and still enjoy everything you need for a perfect day at the beach. While some of our homes may have beach gear on-site, availability varies, and we cannot guarantee specific items will be provided. With VayKLife, you get to choose exactly what you need, and they’ll deliver it right to your door for added convenience. Your booking confirmation includes a link to VayKLife’s site, where you can browse their full selection and easily redeem your credit. It’s just one of the ways we help make your stay as seamless and enjoyable as possible.

***Due to the aftermath of the storms Helene and Milton, the island is currently in a restoration phase. Please be aware that many amenities may not be open or readily accessible during your visit, including limited restaurant options and activities. Additionally, nearby ongoing construction may create noise and other disturbances that we have no control over.***

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 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

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 on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at North Captiva Island Beach and Sanibel Island Southern 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.

Captiva, FL

What's nearby

Captiva Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Jensen’s Marina - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
McCarthy's Marina - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Turner Beach - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
North Captiva Island Beach - 13 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Mucky Duck - ‬3 min drive
‪Green Flash - ‬14 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
‪RC Otter's Island Eats - ‬19 min walk
‪Crow’s Nest Steakhouse - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Captiva Charm - Gulf front Olde Captiva style cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Captiva Charm - Gulf front Olde Captiva style cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Captiva Charm - Gulf front Olde Captiva style cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Captiva Charm - Gulf front Olde Captiva style cottage located?

Nestled on the beach, this Captiva holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Captiva Beach and J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Jensen’s Marina and McCarthy's Marina are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

John P.

5 April 2025

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

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elliot D.

19 March 2025

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

Great Property

Location was great, house was very nice.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosanne C.

13 December 2024

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

Exactly What We Wanted

Adorable, cozy cottage full of sunlight and amazing views, just a few steps from the beach. We had a lovely week!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

26 May 2024

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

The Captiva Charm is Magical!

Part of me wants to resist leaving a review to keep this incredible cottage to ourselves, but the Captiva Charm is nothing short of magical. The grounds and house are even better than pictured and had every amenity we could want (with the exception of a blender). The location was perfect with a view of the beautiful Gulf of Mexico and Captiva Sunsets from the front porch - and also being a quick 2-3 minute golf cart ride into "town". We had our 2-year old daughter with us and she loved the house and it was perfect for our family. It took us about 3 minutes to walk to the beach and a beach cart/umbrella/chairs/towels were provided, which made it so convenient. We loved staying here and are already talking about our next trip! 10/10

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Breann P.

9 January 2024

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

Cute and comfy

Great time! Spent most of the time outside. Awesome property.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zach B.

16 May 2023

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

Great location and stay!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank F., Miami, FL

30 August 2022

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

if you want your own beach, this is it

From the outside, the cottage seems out of place based on the looks. It seems like it should be located on the mountains rather than on an island. It does not be all that great. But, don't let that fool you because the inside is super nice and cozy. Plenty of space for the 3 adults in the main cottage and 2 adults in the side cottage. It is perfectly situated to access the beach with a very short stroll across the street. I have never been to a beach where the next umbrella over was about 400 yards (about a par 4 in golf) away. We always felt the beach was to ourselves. The house is also about a 4 minute golf cart drive to the village where the restaurants are. If I had to say anything "negative" I would say the wifi and cell phone signal is horrible, at least using Tmobile. A few issues like door handle, kitchen cabinet door that fell off and was never fixed after reporting it as well as a lamp that does not work in the master bedroom. Also, after a power outage, the stove and oven stopped working. Hopefully these get fixed asap.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn S.

11 August 2022

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

Perfect location

This property has a perfect location. Very clean and housed with everything we needed. My only issues was the place was double booked. The other family arrived at the same time as us. I had a hard time getting a hold of the rental agent. The home fortunately was in our name. I felt terrible for the other family. Not sure what happened to them!! The master bedroom sheets did not fit the mattress properly and the toilet seat in the master needs repaired. We had a very quiet and relaxing time.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cameron M.

12 July 2022

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

An amazing view of the sunset on the ocean.

Overall it was a really nice place with a great view if the sunset on the ocean. I was a little bummed by the people that were staying in the house behind us on the shared property as they were loud until late at night and woke our son up quiet a few times. Only issues we had with the stay weren't major ones such as a dirty pan in the oven and some hair from the previous guests in the main shower. Both were easily fixed by us and definitely didnt ruin the family vacation. The nature around the house is beautiful and my son was fascinated with all the different lizards around the property. Would definitely rent it again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Rachel Stewart

29 June 2022

Captiva Charm was a little slice of heaven! The cottage was amazing! It was so private and cozy! We

Captiva Charm was a little slice of heaven! The cottage was amazing! It was so private and cozy! We were right across the street from the beach. It wasn’t crowded at all. We made so many wonderful memories! Hope we can go back again soon! Ryan was amazing! He responded so quickly to all my questions. He was wonderful to work with!

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

28 June 2022

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

Slice of Heaven

We had an amazing vacation at Captiva Charm. The cottage was so clean and comfortable. It was so private surrounded by beautiful foliage. The beach is right across the street and it wasn’t crowded at all. We made so many wonderful memories! Hope we can return again soon! We highly recommend this special place to vacation!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte H.

30 May 2022

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Very special place!

Captiva Charm was everything we hoped for and more! Immaculate, updated "old school" beach house in a prime location. Inviting beach decor inside, nice beds and bedding, all the amenities a family needs. We especially loved the comfortable outdoor seating for morning and evening meals and drinks, star gazing and conversation. The property has gorgeous landscaping and the view is fantastic. You can tell the owners and managers really care to make sure everything is perfect. Great communication. Cannot wait to return!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa m., Trinity,FL

21 May 2022

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STUNNING!!!

We had a phenomenal week of food fun and relaxation! Th house was perfect in every way and exactly as pictured and described. We already booked for next year!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zach B.

3 May 2022

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

Perfect Vacation Spot

Ryan was awesome to work with!! The house was clean, in an amazing location, and relaxing!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Zachary Bean

1 May 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Tina Gilman

24 April 2022

Captiva Charm is the perfect description for this beautiful property! Our family enjoyed being so cl

Captiva Charm is the perfect description for this beautiful property! Our family enjoyed being so close to the beach, sunsets on the deck, and the hot tub after the beach! The furnishings and decor were outstanding and the beds were super comfy! Got a chance to meet the owner, Michelle! She was so kind and helpful! A big thanks to her for sharing your home with us! Michelle was super helpful! Professional and on top of it! Great communicator and super friendly. Thanks Michelle! Can’t wait to use Dream Vacation Rentals again next year!

10/10 Excellent

tyler m.

24 March 2022

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Wonderful Vacation!!

The house was absolutely perfect!! It was so cozy, great location to beach and town. We had a wonderful stay and will definitely look forward to renting here again!!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen N., Metamora

16 March 2022

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

relaxing and great location

Property was just as pictured, owners and management are great and very generous. great location and amenities of the property are superb!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Kristen Neal

6 March 2022

I would like to thank the owner Michelle for her generosity allowing us to use the pool and outdoor

I would like to thank the owner Michelle for her generosity allowing us to use the pool and outdoor amenities of the main home. We enjoyed the ice machine, extra umbrellas, pingpong, and early sunrise on the dock. There is so much wildlife to observe on the inland water. Truly special. Everyone we had contact with was a pleasure.

10/10 Excellent

javadoo84

1 March 2022

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

Paradise on Captiva

This is a charming beach home, squeaky clean and well-maintained! We watched the sunset every night from the house or beachfront. Communication from the property manager was excellent and we had absolutely no issues or hiccups. Highly recommend, will be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

23 February 2022

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We loved it here!

Our stay was great! Peaceful and relaxing in this gorgeous location!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Andrew Osborn

18 January 2022

The name for this home is perfectly suited - truly a "charming" rental experience.

The name for this home is perfectly suited - truly a "charming" rental experience. I love the private feel of the home and beach area, all while being minutes away from the best shops and restaurants on the island! Dream Vacation Rentals clearly takes pride in providing a top-tier experience for their guests. Their homes are always equipped with everything needed to fully enjoy our stay, not to mention beautiful interiors and comfortable beds. The staff always shows great attention to detail and customer service. Definitely coming back!

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10/10 Excellent

17 January 2022

It is such a perfect spot.

It is such a perfect spot. The views and beach are amazing. Everyone was very helpful

10/10 Excellent

Kathlene N., North Olmsted, OH

10 August 2021

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

Best Vacation Ever!

This location was absolutely beautiful and perfect for my family! We had a wonderful time with just a walk across the street to a private beach spot. The house was exactly as it looked in the photos and so clean! I loved the look of the inside. The patio was spacious and the hot tub a very nice relaxing end to a long day of fun activities! The owner, Michele, was wonderful and so helpful. Making sure we had everything we needed to enjoy our stay! I looked forward to another stay at Captiva Charm!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

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10/10 Excellent

Mary Esala

6 July 2021

The property is beautiful.

The property is beautiful. I was raised in Miami and the house reminds me of old FL. I live in Naples FL now and I support the Everglades preservation. My son and his family loved the house too. It was very comfortable, clean and charming. It was a perfect fit for us. I hope to rent it again sometime. I didn’t need anything after I made the reservation. So all I can say is that I had no problem with that.

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

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3 bathrooms

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House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

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Important information

You need to know

We should mention

About the area

Captiva

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

10/10

9.8/10

10/10

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

John P.

John P.

10/10 Excellent

Elliot D.

Great Property

Elliot D.

10/10 Excellent

Rosanne C.

Exactly What We Wanted

Rosanne C.

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

The Captiva Charm is Magical!

Laura S.

10/10 Excellent

Breann P.

Cute and comfy

Breann P.

10/10 Excellent

Zach B.

Great location and stay!

Zach B.

10/10 Excellent

Frank F., Miami, FL

if you want your own beach, this is it

Frank F.

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn S.

Perfect location

Evelyn S.

10/10 Excellent

Cameron M.

An amazing view of the sunset on the ocean.