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A covered porch with a view of palm trees, a bench, and a small table.
A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed with striped bedding, a desk with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through a window.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a television, and a comfortable seating area.
A two-story house with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area.
A two-story house with a porch and a garage.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms5 bathrooms3124 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

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

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About the neighborhood

Captiva

With a stay at this vacation home in Captiva (North Captiva), you'll be 3 minutes by foot from North Captiva Island Beach. .This vacation home is within the vicinity of Cayo Costa Beaches and Cabbage Key.
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What's nearby

  • North Captiva Island Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles

Restaurants

  • The Mucky Duck
  • ‪Mainstay North Captiva & Barnacles Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • The Green Flash Waterfront Restaurant
  • The Bubble Room
  • Starbucks

About this property

Entire place

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

1 Min to BEACH! 6BR 5BA House screened Heated pool+2 carts,Island club,Gulf View

SERENITY NOW is under new management and has had to start a new VRBO listing. Unfortunately, this means we have lost all of our fantastic reviews. We have been premier hosts for many years with a 9.6 rating. We are happy to send our previous very current reviews upon request.

SERENITY NOW has Gulf Sunrises and expanded Harbour views! luxurious 6~ bedrooms (4 Kings) 5~ full bathroom, 2 Golf Carts, one 4 person and 6 person.. 4 Level spacious estate located steps from the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico on Upper Captiva Island.
A quick 1~ minute golf cart ride or a 4~ minute walk to the BEACH. Large Heated pool attached to a Cabana with Full bath and two showers, all screened in for safety and bug free. Located on Oro Peso Lane, meaning "Spanish Gold", Serenity Now is hidden among palm trees, and its Harbor views are second to none!
With sleeping up to 14 people and four king master bedrooms, Serenity Now can host your next family vacation, reunion, or even wedding (fees apply). This island mansion is reminiscent of a luxury beach resort in the Caribbean, without the need for a passport.
NORTH CAPTIVA ISLAND is a private island accessible only by boat or private aircraft. The Island has 4 restaurants, 2 convenience stores, North Captiva is known for uncrowded, natural white sand beaches with incredible shelling and wildlife viewing. Two thirds of North Captiva is a state wildlife preserve with many hiking trails, while one-third is lightly developed with vacation homes. No cars or paved roads just golf carts & bicycles on our sandy paths Relax go for a Golf cart ride, World famous shelling on the pristine sand beaches on the Gulf of Mexico, watch the Dolphins, Manatee, amazing birds and Tortoises...

FIRST CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS! a traditional, Florida island-style house, spacious 4-story mansion with a large heated screened-in pool and hang-out Cabana area all screened and fenced in. Top Deck has expansive views of Safety Harbor, Photo Opt time, Sunrise Stunning. Three story screened in decking, 10 foot Ceilings, Transom windows. Well appointed Kitchen, 2 full size refrigerator. 2 Golf Carts, one 4 person and one 6 person waiting for your exclusive use during your stay.RESORT-LIKE AMENITIES! Serenity Now has a Large Screened heated swimming pool and pool-side games. Play ping pong, ring-toss, ladder-toss, Large connect four and corn-hole while hanging out and or grilling by the pool. Full bath for the pool and Cabana . plenty of beach stuff, 8 chairs, 2 umbrellas, 15+ towels, beach wagon, floats on and on. Safe Fun for Families, Parents will have Fun Too...Through our VIP Island Club membership have free access to the club's Kayaks & Bikes, pools ( yes, pool bar and restaurant ), hot tub, basketball half court and tennis courts. AN ADVENTURE AWAITS! Your on-island property manager and personal concierge will assist with the logistics of traveling to an island and help make the experience as stress-free as possible. Concierge will assist selecting ferry boat options to North Captiva. You will be greeted upon your arrival by your concierge and they will transport you and your luggage and groceries to Serenity Now (unless you requested the kitchen). Concierge will give you a private tour of the island and help familiarize you with the amenities and intricacies in the house and will be a phone call or text away during your stay. PRIVATE BEACH WEDDINGS! (ENQUIRE WITHIN) IT'S ISLAND TIME AT SERENITY NOW! Everyday awaits a new adventure on North Captiva. Whether you choose to relax by the pool or beach, take a bike or kayak ride, go fishing, hike to the nature preserve, or just enjoying the harbor breeze on the porch - It’s all up to you! Soon enough, just take your shoes off and slip on your flip-flops because it's island time!!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include concierge services and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1"on-site accessible parking spaces 1", on-site accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Heated pool

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3,124 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Rules

Golf carts are only to be driven by registered guests over the age of 16 with valid drivers license. Violations will result in loss of cart privileges

Only a maximum of 14 registered guests are allowed on property. Infants and children count as guests.

Final confirmation of your reservation and access to the property is contingent upon owner receiving and approving the signed rental agreement

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, 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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 14
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

1 Min to BEACH! 6BR 5BA House screened Heated pool+2 carts,Island club,Gulf View Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay at Serenity Now! The house was in great condition and had everything we needed for a relaxing vacation. The location was perfect—just about a 5-minute golf cart ride to the beach, making it easy to enjoy the sand and water whenever we wanted.We loved everything about the property. It was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained, and it truly felt like a home away from home. Our family had a blast and made so many great memories during our stay.We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend Serenity Now to anyone looking for a wonderful beach getaway! Host was great at communicating!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erika B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was absolutely wonderful. The concierge was so helpful and showed us around. The house was perfect for our family gathering and the heated pool was amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and pool were amazing. Everything was clean and well stocked. Had enough refrigeration for all our needs. Our group of 5 kids and 7 adults fit well with extra space, everyone had their own area and bathroom. The kitchen has everything you would need for any type of meal along with some essential spices. There were pool toys to play with and beach chairs/toys to use too. Check in and check out was easy and we had help getting our luggage to and from the house. We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Fantastic stay

This property was the perfect choice for a large family vacation. The owner and property manager were great to work with and communication was excellent. Beautiful screened porches…countless hours enjoying sunrise rises over the water, watching the kids cool off in the pool, and getting wrecked by my nephew at table tennis.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jordan S.

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

Tropical Comfort

This was a nice property and we thoroughly enjoyed our time here. You have many sections of beach to visit, nice to see the wildlife again, and the house had pretty much everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lauren M.

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

Holiday Vacation

Stayed for approx 4 nights. Cute house, nicely decorated and convenient location to pool / beaches. Very pretty island, but it is still recovering from last years hurricane.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca O.

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

Everything you need

This property is beautifully situated and filled with plenty of special touches to make your stay pleasant. We felt like we had all we could want and more.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

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

Beautiful, large property

This house was amazing. It’s just as described and allowed for so much room for our family of 14. Fully equipped with everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kerri Neil S.

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

A Perfect Break, Pure Serenity!

We had such a nice time visiting Serenity now, the house was the perfect size for our group of 12 (adults and children) and fit everyone well in the various sized rooms. The check-in and check-out process was super easy and the property managers did everything they could to make our stay as enjoyable as possible. The pool was great to have on-site and the location was great, would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peggy F.

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

Love this place

Great place to stay!!! Love the location, golf carts, very spacious ( there was 11 of us), pool was amazing for the kids, the 2 refrigerators came in handy, so nice having a washer and dryer, the house was amazing along with Nicole (the property manager) great help and a very special lady!!! We also loved North Captiva and look forward to the next trip! Shout out to Boats and Fun, Mango’s & the Ice Cream Shop!!! We would also recommend Island Girls Ferry shuttle service!!! WE ALL LOVED THIS TRIP
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Remote Island Escape

Our stay involved 10 family members escaping the holiday stress to enjoy a remote location that offers opportunity to enjoy nature, play games on the beach, and make family memories. Our mission was accomplished!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ruth H.

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

Responsive

Whenever we needed something Tortuga promptly took care of it. Has a lovely clean pool
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keith L.

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

Great for a family vacation!

Everything was as advertised. The screened pool and recreation area was perfect for our 5 grandkids to play. We were close to the beach. The owners were very kind and responsive throughout booking and leading up to the stay. The management company was also prompt and polite. It's a nice property that was clean and everything was in working order. It was a great week of vacation
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Doublas P.

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

Very good

Very good
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie T.

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

Wonderful week!

Overall we had a wonderful week at this property! Tortuga property management was responsive to our needs and very helpful. We had guests from age 7-older adults and everyone was comfortable. We did not use the cabana room and all guests stayed in the main house. We look forward to visiting the island again (and hopefully a little warmer weather)!!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sienna J.

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

Wonderful Owners

We booked this home, and traveled to FL for our family vacation. Unfortunately hurricane Helene had made landfall just two days earlier - the home had sustained damage and we were not able to stay here or on North Captiva Island. We ended up staying on Pine Island, and enjoyed our time. Thankfully the owners were very kind and allowed us to move our booking to January of 2025, when we will once again be traveling to FL. We have stayed on the Island many times, and look forward to our stay at Serenity Now, in Jan.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kallie F.

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

Spring break 2024

This was part of our family's 2nd trip to North Captiva and the island provided the perfect vacation destination. The house had all the space we needed for our group of 14. The kids loved having the pool and the trek to the beach was short and easy. We saw lots of wildlife including dolphins on the beach everyday. Our only issue was that the water pump wasn't working when we arrived and it look a couple of days to get it resolved. Once that was on working order we were able to fully relax and enjoy the paradise that North Captiva has to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Josh S.

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

Vacation getaway

The service was great. If we needed something the property managers got it for us. If this is your first time know going in that the only way to get here is by ferry and they only run certain times of the day. So if flying into Fort Myers plan accordingly. There is no grocery store on island so everything is ordered online and brought over by ferry as well. That process is easy. Great for big groups and families.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sonia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at Serenity Now. We had 8 adults and 5 kids and never felt cramped for space. The kids loved the triple layer bunk and trundle bed. It was nice that there are two other bedrooms on that floor with two bathrooms available. While we didn't use it much, the screened in deck/balconies were nice. We did use the screened in pool a ton and the games on the pool level were a nice addition too. The golf carts make it easy to get to the beaches and amenities on the island. The Island club pool access was great. We did not take advantage of the kayaks or bikes but certainly should have! The kitchen is well stocked with pans, cooking utensils, dishes and spices but could maybe use a few "kid" size plastic glasses. Access to the washer and dryer was appreciated as well. The only minor drawbacks were the poolside cabana room was a bit musty smelling so we did not use it and opted to use the loft bedroom. The loft bedroom is not for a light sleeper as the sound really does carry from the level below. The kitchen and living room being on the 3rd level was a little taxing for my knees but the rest of the party had no issues with the stairs. Stairs seem to be the norm for the island so that's not a negative, just a note for folks that might have an issue with stairs. All in all, it was a great week of fun and sun!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Family vacation

It was a great space for our extended family vacation! We had 12 of us and there was the perfect amount of room for all of us! We had ages 6-70’s. Just a tip, if you have older people who have difficulty with steps, this might be challenging. Also, a heads up, the convenient store in the island had some necessities, but not a lot, so make sure you get your groceries before coming over. But we did visit the store daily for delicious ice cream and coffee!! The island currently has one restaurant open due to the hurricane. It is very good food, but make sure you have enough for meals at home too. We enjoyed the quiet island life away from the hustle and bustle. Prefect For a relaxing, fun, beautiful vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rose C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This hoise delivers on everything.. the pool, pool toys, the house toys and puzzles, the musical instruments for kids. The well appointed bedrooms and bathrooms plus the kitchen had any and everything you could ask for. Yhe putdoor grill was great for cooking and not heating up the.home. The televisions allowed access to many apps. The big drawback was the air conditioning. The top floor (hottest) would shut diwn and make sleeping unbearable on that floor. Some mornings it would be 87 on that floor. Attempts were made but none were successful. Overall great memories were made and we all had a good time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

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

Family Times

The island is magical. Our family discovered it back in 2012 and we just had to come back. We needed a bigger house due to our increased family members😁 This house has fantastic charm and was perfect for 11 adults 21+. It is ideally located, great sunrise views from the top level and the property management company was responsive and timely to all questions and requests. The pool & downstairs play area was perfect for games & conversation. The living floor was spacious enough to accommodate all of us… and the kitchen was well stocked - even with spices & such (much more so than other rentals I have had). We had access to kayaks and bikes through the club - thanks to the owner! We had an amazing time and would recommend this home to our friends!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
There were a few discrepancies during our stay that future guests should be aware of.The listing states there are four king bedrooms, one queen bedroom, and a bunk room. However, the room labeled as the “queen bedroom” actually has a full-size bed, which made a difference for our group’s sleeping arrangements.Also, one of the king bedrooms is on the ground level with its own entrance from outside the main house, accessed through a sliding glass door. Because of this setup, the door cannot be locked from outside when you leave, which may be a concern for some groups. Unfortunately, this room had a strong moldy smell and wasn’t usable for our entire stay. The property manager ran an ozone machine midway through the trip, which helped temporarily, but the room still couldn’t be used during that time due to the treatment, and the smell returned the next day.I understand that mold and mildew can be a challenge on the island, but it was pretty disappointing to realize we didn’t have enough beds for all our guests and that some people had to sleep on the couch.That said, the house itself was clean, well stocked, and we did enjoy our stay overall.If you’re booking this property expecting four usable king bedrooms, it’s worth noting that one of them may not be available depending on conditions.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

S. E.

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

Refreshing escape

The house is nice and the island as a whole is amazing. As of Nov 2023 the island is still undergoing significant repairs from the hurricane. No biggie, just wasn't communicated with us to the extent that it should have. Two sides of the house windows were covered with plastic when we arrived and weren't taken off until we requested being able to see out the windows - they were quick to respond and removed it the next morning. The screened in pool was torn all over the top. A couple doorknobs fell off from improper installation after what appeared to be painting, but I'm not certain. There was drywall dust under all the windows where they were recently replaced. I'd say they were small but significant issues that bothered a few of us. All of those things aside, we thoroughly enjoyed N. Captiva Island and despite the inconveniences would stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

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

Serenity Now-Terrific!

This is, I believe, our fifth visit to North Captiva Island. It is a very special place indeed-if you have not been there before, make sure you understand with NCI is about and what makes it such a unique Florida destination. We have stayed in a different homes each time depending on our family number on that particular stay. This is a terrific place to stay. The home was exactly as portrayed on the VRBO site. It was spotless on our arrival and there is an abundance of everything you might need from kitchen items, games, beach stuff, linens, and much more. As we learned previously, bring twice the food and half the clothes and you will hit it about right with what you need to supply. The home is exceptionally spacious, well lit, and has a lot of great features in terms of the layout. It gives everyone a lot of space, with a perfect location on the island and it is set in a beautiful spot with fabulous views. Tortuga Properties does the day to day management and this was a real plus-they provided all the details well before arrival to get us ready, greatly facilitated our arrival-meeting the ferry in a driving rainstorm-checked in often, and were exceptionally responsive to my inquiries during the stay. The text messaging feature is critical as the cell signal is variable over the island. This will be a great home for family vacations-nothing is lacking. Highest recommendation-Enjoy!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022