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A coastal property with multiple buildings, including a prominent turquoise house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
A hammock under a wooden pergola with a view of a pool and outdoor furniture.
A beach with clear shallow waters, a sandy shore, and a distant landmass under a partly cloudy sky.
A wooden interior with a hammock, bar area, and a sign reading "High Tides Beach Bar."
A hammock under a wooden pergola with a view of a beach and palm trees.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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Captiva, FL
  • Place, North Captiva Island Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Captiva

Located in Captiva, this vacation home is close to North Captiva Island Beach and Cayo Costa Beaches. .This family-friendly vacation home is within the vicinity of Cabbage Key and Alison Hagerup Beach Park.
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What's nearby

  • North Captiva Island Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles

Restaurants

  • The Mucky Duck
  • The Bubble Room
  • Mainstay North Captiva & Barnacles Bar
  • Starbucks
  • Keylime Bistro

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Private Beach Access Steps Away, Pool, Outdoor Bar, 2 Golf Carts, 360 Views.

5 Star Property. We are located on the Northern tip of North Captiva Island, with lots of privacy away from the crowds. Just a few steps down your own private sandy path to a pristine white sandy beach overlooking the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico and Cayo Costa Island/State Park. Our home sits on a large double lot with a direct and private beach path via a lush and magical sandy trail that we keep "bare foot friendly".A ONE minute walk and you are at a beautiful white sandy beach, pristine and very private. There is a heated and fenced pool for our guests to enjoy.

On the day of your arrival, you will be met at the dock and we will get you and your luggage settled into the house, which comes with your own personal golf cart for your island transportation during your stay. Our island has no cars, no traffic, only lushly lined sandy trails and golf carts. The property is a short 5 minute golf cart ride from the dock. Once you get settled in, you can explore the island with the two furnished golf carts or just relax and enjoy this magical Island Home. New StarLink High speed internet. The High Tides Beach Bar on the lower level is perfect for gathering after a day on the beach. When traveling to a barrier island great beach access is really a must! Being close enough to hear the sound of waves from your dinner table, spectacular sunsets from the porch or rooftop deck or walk directly to the sparkling waters of the Gulf at any time! Its literally just steps away! Watch dolphins swim by most any day! The island also offers miles of nature trails for hiking and exploring, over 600 acres of Federal Wildlife Preserve is one of the island’s many treasures. Miles of pristine and un-populated beaches, and depending on wind direction…always a calm beach to enjoy somewhere on the island. North Captiva Island is a true offshore island, boat or plane access only, golf carts and bicycles on sandy trails vs cars and roads, yet all the conveniences of shore. The island has a 2 bar/restaurants Mainstays & Mangos Bar & Grill, a small chef led Restaurant (Over the Waterfront), ice cream shop, small convenience store, guided fishing and boating tours, gift shop, boat rentals, grocery deliveries, etc. Once you arrive, you won’t want or need to leave! Ferries run throughout the day, 20 minute boat ride, you can leave almost anytime, you just won’t want to! Also private boats depart daily for island hopping, dolphin watching and shopping trips. Give us a call or email, we would love to have you visit!!!!!!! The only bad part is, you won't want to leave :)
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or make use of the other amenities, which include barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Massage
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Meal delivery service

Things to do

  • Heated pool

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and weddings

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 11
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Private Beach Access Steps Away, Pool, Outdoor Bar, 2 Golf Carts, 360 Views. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We traveled with our blended family of 7. Kids are 14-25 yeas old. The house and the property managers were fantastic. There was a lot of attention to detail with how the house was stocked- from full kitchen and cooking spices to plenty of umbrellas, beach towels and chairs. The views were stunning. The area has so much natural beauty and wildlife. We have travelled all over Florida and will definitely do this trip again. Highly recommend the Sundancer house and the whole experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was clean except for the windows. Kitchen was stocked with every needed to cook. Place was in ideal location. We had the absolute best time.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place and location

Loved the stay and had a great vacation at north captiva at this house!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Celebrating family

Very comfortable, perfect room, pool was great.It was the perfect vacation for our family. The Property managers were very helpful, nice and accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We loved thos trip!

The house is perfectly situated super close to the beach and the views for both sunset and sunrise were great! The pool was a really nice plus. The house was very comfortable, but we really enjoyed all of the outdoor space. This was a great home for a family trip and we would definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House

Overall a perfect vacation at a house setps away from the beach and miles away from att the crowds!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise in North Captiva

Wonderful stay in North Captiva. House was perfect for family of 10. Cant beat the outdoor living space from screened in porches (a must have), pool and decks! Proximity to beach makes it the perfect location. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun getaway

Both the property manager and VRBO host were excellent to work with and we had an amazing time on the island. The private walk way to the pristine beach is beautiful. We had adults and young children and the space functioned very well for all of us. So many beach chairs, outdoor spaces, and amenities.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

North Captiva Visit

We had four members of my extended family visit this comfortable house. From the pool to the watch tower it served us quite well. A longer stay would have been nice but life gets in the way.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanksgiving was Laura's 80th birthday

The property was well laid out and well and thoughtfully equipped with all ages in mind. Management was very responsive, especially given the holiday. Plenty of spaces to be together and to be private. We had a blast.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

Sundancer is a wonderful house with the perfect view on the island for sunsets. The house comfortably fit 6 of us, two parents with 4 kids ranging in age from 16 to 22. The kitchen was very well stocked. The short walk to the beach down the quaint path was lovely. There are plenty of beach chairs and umbrellas. Communication from beginning to end was smooth and quick.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cool pool and cool AC for those hot summer days!!

We have stayed at many different houses on the island this this one is for sure one of my favorites. The kitchen had all the gadgets including an ice maker that came in very handy. Definitely the coldest AC on the island! The heated pool also had cooling feature which we really appreciated cooling down after those long hot summer days. The property management staff was on point. Anytime we needed something fixed or addressed they were attentive and quick. Very happy with our stay overall. The only extra thing that would have been nice to have would have been bikes for the tweens to get around the island on their own.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall, the stay was excellent. Awesome location on the island, well appointed house, and plenty of room. Couple of issues to mention for the owners/property management team: 1. Be sure to check the pool area (water level, umbrellas and deck/furniture condition). When we arrived, the water level was just below the skimmer (pump motor was not happy) and we needed to add water daily to keep at an appropriate skimmer level. There was a large sun umbrella opened and sitting at the bottom of the pool, and deck furniture and area around the pool needed cleaned. 2. There are 2 Keurig coffee makers...and you have to use BOTH to make your coffee. One machine to puncture the k-cup (machine won't power on) and the other machine to brew the coffee (puncture needle is broken).3. Blender situation...there are 2 base units and 1 upper unit. None of them matched up so no smoothies or mixed drinks.4. Golf carts should be cleaned up before each guest visit. Yes, they get dusty and dirty driving around and especially when it rains but let's start off right. Didn't appreciate having to clean out the previous visitors trash and leftovers. 5. Proximity to beach was awesome i.e. private pathway and area. Definitely needs to be trimmed/cleared/maintained better.6. Should mention the house is under repair/improvements - building materials, workers items and some trash laying about.The Owners and Support Team communicate excellently and the logistics out/back were seamless - 5 Stars!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family vacation!

We stayed at Sundancer for 10 days over the Christmas/New Years break. House was clean, well furnished, and comfortable for our group of 9 (6 adults/3 kids). The house has great screened in porches on each level, amazing views of the ocean, and a fun beach bar where we spent several nights enjoying music and happy hour. We loved the heated pool, close and private access to the beach, and outdoor shower. Lots of lounge chairs and spaces to sit for those not wanting to get into the pool. Property management (Shally’s Seashells) was great; always checking in if we needed anything, any minor issues/questions we had and all in a timely and quick manner! Would rent this house and any house managed by Sean and Ally at Shally’s Seashells.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Christmas at North Captiva

We had a great time at the property. We have stayed at North Captiva several times, but this is the first time we have stayed at this home. The property management was very helpful in getting us into the house under adverse weather and helping us get settled. The house was very close to the beach Had a simple floor plan and excellent views of the water. The only deficiencies we experienced were a non-operational refrigerator on the ground floor due to recent flooding. Otherwise it was a fantastic property for our family. We look forward to returning again soon.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quiet Island Getaway

North Captiva is a quiet island away from it all. It was a nice getaway with my family to detach from the stress of every day. The house was perfect for 11 of us. The private pool was a lot of fun for the kids. The view is beautiful and taking a quiet nap on the hammock with the island breeze was just what I needed. North Captiva is still recovering from the hurricane and has a lot of debris and construction that is not safe for the little ones to run around, but fine with adult supervision. You need to either pack all your food foe the week and deal with transporting it or get Publix delivery or shop at Mangos Convenience Store which is expensive. Choose the lesser of 2 evils. We had a nice time at the house and always received a quick response with questions. We rented a boat for the day and enjoyed exploring, shelling and stopping off at Cabbage Key for some drinks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Sulfur water

disappointed . For the price not as clean as it should have been.Master bath tiny and shower water temperature could not be adjusted . Water smelled like rotten eggs.First level shower has no water drain .I have discarded gas grills that were in cleaner and in better working condition. The pool was not monitored carefully for chemicals and turned cloudy. I had to call them to come and clean the filter and add chlorine. Roads and trails poorly maintained. Rough
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place, Verify Your Groceries

The Sundancer property is fantastic, as is the beach to which it has access. We especially enjoyed morning coffee with the sunrise on the widow's watch atop the house. The Tortuga staff works hard and is very friendly. We did have some issues with requested groceries not showing up, with no communication that something wasn't available or wasn't purchased. An effort to replace things wasn't entirely successful. To be fair, however, one of the staff was out with illness during our stay, which I'm sure impacted their ability to handle things. Also, though one can get unlimited kayak rental for a $75 fee (for all your guest for the whole time of your stay), it's a little misleading to see a nice kayak in front of the property if none are included. Until days before our trip, I had assumed I'd have one right on property to take out. But these are just things to be aware of in advance. It's a fine house, and Mindy and the Tortuga staff are very nice. If you're going to North Captiva, it's a fine place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family Vacation

Overall, we really enjoyed our stay on North Captiva. The property is a very short walk to the beach through a private walkway, is surrounded by screened in porches and has a rooftop lookout with beautiful views. Sean and Ally were responsive and helpful. We’d recommend planning each meal in advance and making sure you order enough groceries (Ally was helpful when we found our order was missing a few items.) Positives: ⁃ Lots of great outdoor seating in the screened in porch area and the pool. We spent a lot of time here. ⁃ The pool was heated and allowed us to still use even on cooler days. ⁃ The property’s location is excellent and we appreciated the quick walk to the beach. ⁃ The golf carts provided were a fun mode of transportation. ⁃ We enjoyed a few sunsets from the rooftop lookout. ⁃ Responsive team. Few things that could be improved: ⁃ We spent a chunk of our first morning here cleaning to keep ants away (the previous renters must have had a spill on the area rug.) The ants were a persistent problem throughout our stay. We found ourselves cleaning frequently. ⁃ Wood stairs can get slippery (especially for pets), wasn’t a major issue but something to note. ⁃ The home is a bit dated, but could be improved with some minor updates. ⁃ During our stay, the island was instructed to take shelter due to dangerous weather. We would recommend including instructions in the information book provided as we were unsure of the safest place in the home to weather the storm.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property & island

Traveling as a family of 8. Ages 4-50+ we had a wonderful time. The house was a perfect size for us. Beach exactly 100 steps (my son and I counted). Our first time on North Captiva and we all agreed we’d go back! Secluded but able to order same-day groceries/drinks from Dumpling app. Lots of towels!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Island Escape

The Sundancer was just perfect for our family of 11. We certainly enjoyed our stay, amazing views, such a beautiful home. Prompt response from property management for unforeseen issues. The dryer stopped working and we had another in a day and a half. In the meantime, they had offered laundry service, great follow up! We had Chef Billy 3 nights, would not recommend. First night great, then issues with forgetting items, changing times. Would recommend when having grocery shopping done and delivered, ensure you obtain receipt at the time. Over the Waterfront restaurant was fabulous. Nick B’s and Mangos great food and so much fun! Looking forward to returning
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location + Great Property = GREAT VACATION

From the time that we arrived on the island, everything was taken care of for us. -Luggage was taken to the house for us and unloaded, at the end of our stay it was loaded back up and taken to the dock for us. -House was nice and cool when we arrived -Pool was a good size. Not too big, but perfect for lounging and relaxing -House had everything that it was supposed to, including plenty of towels, beach chairs, umbrellas, and other assorted beach items. -Two sets of cornhole boards, which got used a bunch. -Kitchen was stocked with pretty much all you would need, just bring your groceries. -Screened-in porches were awesome! The bugs can get pretty bad during the early morning and late evening, but the you would never be able to tell if you're sitting on one of the porches. -Rooftop deck was super cool. It appeared to be one of the highest on the island and you could see everything from up there. -The ground floor bar was great! It was screened, as well, and had tons of seating. There was a grill down there and it was a perfect space to relax and have food and drinks. -Beach was less than a minute walk with a private path. It was extremely private. We only saw a handful of people the entire week We had a wonderful time on North Captiva and this house contributed to our positive experience in a big way. We would definitely recommend this property to anyone who wants to have a relaxing and private vacation on the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another great week!

We rented this property approx 6 months post Ian and all things considered, the house was in great shape. Management was fabulous and everything functioned perfectly. Location was very good. There is still a lot of hurricane debris everywhere, but that is how the island is right now and people are working around the clock to clear it. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything we had hoped for.

This is a wonderful property in a great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022