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A multi-story house with a pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the ocean.
A beach with palm trees and a clear blue sky.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a marble island, stainless steel appliances, and a window providing natural light.
A dining area with a wooden table set for six, flanked by windows with curtains.
An outdoor pool bar area with yellow umbrellas, wicker furniture, and palm trees.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 122200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

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

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About the neighborhood

Captiva

With a stay at this vacation home in Captiva (North Captiva), you'll be a short 2-minute walk from North Captiva Island Beach and within 1 minutes by car from Alison Hagerup Beach Park. .This family-friendly vacation home is 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from Bowman's Beach and 9.3 mi (15 km) from Sanibel Island Southern Beach.
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What's nearby

  • North Captiva Island Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Mainstay North Captiva & Barnacles Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • The Bubble Room
  • ‪Mangos - ‬6 min walk
  • 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 Luxury Beach Escape, Heated Pool • 2 Golf Carts • Special Summer Rates

Don’t miss our special summer pricing — our best rates of the year, available for a limited time. Whether you’re planning a relaxing getaway or a fun-filled trip with family and friends, La Casa Del Sol offers the perfect setting to unwind, recharge, and make unforgettable memories.

Wake up to ocean breezes
Spend your days soaking up the sun
End your evenings with stunning sunsets

Book now and take advantage of these exclusive summer savings before they’re gone!

After an extensive top-to-bottom renovation, we are thrilled to welcome guests back to La Casa Del Sol, one of North Captiva’s most stunning beach homes.

Designed to comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests, this luxury 4 bedroom retreat offers everything you need for a relaxing and unforgettable island getaway.

Steps from the Beach, Surrounded by Beauty
Located on the private island of North Captiva, La Casa Del Sol (The House of the Sun) is just steps from the sugar-white sands and offers breathtaking ocean views. Whether you’re soaking up the sun, exploring world-renowned shelling beaches, or unwinding in the private heated pool with a tiki bar, every moment here is designed for relaxation.

Private Heated Pool & Tiki Bar – Lounge poolside with a cocktail or relax in the hammocks under swaying palm trees.
Spacious Accommodations – 3 queen guest rooms + oversized bunk room with 3 bunk beds (sleeps 6, with Xbox gaming console + Smart TVs).
Gourmet Kitchen – Fully stocked with paella and pizza pans, slow cooker, waffle maker, blender, pasta pots, and more!
High-Speed Starlink WiFi – Work remotely with speeds up to 400 Mbps (yes, paradise now has fast internet!).
Smart TVs in Every Room – Stream your favorite shows.
Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration – No need to bring bottled water!
Fluffy Towels & Hotel-Quality Linens – For the ultimate in comfort.
Private Chef & Grocery Concierge Available – Enjoy delicious meals without the hassle.

Adventure & Island Exploration
As a guest of La Casa Del Sol, you’ll enjoy exclusive North Captiva Island Club privileges, including:
✔ 2 additional resort pools
✔ Complimentary paddle boards, kayaks, & bikes to explore the island

✔ Private beach access through Captiva Castaway
✔ Cornhole & large selection of family board games

No Cars, Just Nature & Tranquility
North Captiva is a true island escape with no cars—just golf carts, sandy lanes, and abundant wildlife. Watch for dolphins, manatees, gopher tortoises, and exotic birds right from your doorstep.

Island Dining & Chef Services
Dine out at Mangoes Pool Bar, Mainstays or Over the Water Restaurant.
Prefer a private chef? Ask us about exclusive dining experiences!

Getting Here

The island is accessible only by boat or ferry. We recommend Island Girl Charters, a 20-minute ferry ride from Pineland Marina.
Closest airport: Fort Myers International (RSW).

Please Note:
VRBO’s "Cleaning Fee" covers more than just property cleaning. It includes all guest toiletries, dockside guest pick up, luggage, on-island transportation upon arrival and departure.

The beach is calling—don’t miss your chance to experience the magic of North Captiva at La Casa Del Sol!

Book your stay today & take advantage of our exclusive summer specials!

Do not miss the opportunity to enjoy a relaxing family friendly summer getaway at one of North Captiva's best properties offering Summer Specials to welcome guests back to our beautiful island paradise!


About North Captiva Island
The beautiful, pristine island of North Captiva is a private island with only 300 homes. The island has no cars, and the only modes of transport are golf carts, and bikes which is something we are quite proud of. Most of all, the island is an incredible sanctuary to wildlife providing guests with regular sightings of dolphins, manatees, gopher tortoises and majestic birds. Sun, sand and seashells are also bountiful.


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Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this vacation home include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Waffle maker

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

No unsupervised children in the pool.
Golf Carts can ONLY be driven by Licensed drivers.
Casa Del Sol is on a barrier island, fixing issues my take longer than on mainland. No refunds for issues such as golf carts, wifi, etc

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: 20
Long-term renters welcome
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
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Private Luxury Beach Escape, Heated Pool • 2 Golf Carts • Special Summer Rates Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 47 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mitch D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed Casa del Sol with 2 families of 6 and we loved it! The rooftop patio was great for both sunrise and sunset, the kitchen is huge and very well stocked, there was a bed for everyone and the location is perfect. A quick walk to the beach or a short golf cart ride to anywhere else on the island. We also loved the small private pool for a change of pace from the larger pool at Mangos. We all had a great time, would highly recommend and this is on our list of places we would stay again.
Sunrise
Sunset
Private pool
Nice kitchen
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Allison H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Some cons :A few issues with golf carts but our group was pretty savvy with fixing things. The decking upstairs needs updating (we had multiple people with splinters in their feet), the downstairs area/bar area leaves much to be desired with us needing to lounge in folding beach chairs when wanting to be downstairs and not in the pool area. Some pros: We liked the sanded back yard area for the kiddos (tons of room to run around). The beach is right around the corner which is great! Very good location to everything . The kitchen was nicely updated.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James W.

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

Great stay

Great location. Nice house and pool. Our party enjoyed Casa Del Sol very much. Excellent beach chairs and amenities, good kitchen and utensils.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ginna S.

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

Amazing!

Just returned from Casa Del Sol and can’t wait to return. Family of 7, had the most relaxing and beautiful time. Owner and property management responsive, kind and professional.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P.

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

Island Adventure

The house was extremely comfortable for our family vacation. The pictures on-line matched the actual experience. Access to the pool club and use of the golf carts made for a fun time for all!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ramey D.

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

Quiet Getaway

Completely remodeled interior was clean and well decorated. Large family of 11 and still allowed kids to have their own bed. Great location close to the beach and an easy walk to Mangos. Nice to have the heated pool as an option. Kitchen was well equipped and grocery delivery was super convenient.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

Perfection

We had a smooth arrival and the most beautiful, cozy home with every amenity we could ever want. We will be coming back as soon as possible! 💙
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dania D.

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

North Captiva Isla d getaway

We had the best time at this property. I have stayed at many vacation rentals and can vouche that they were amazing when it came to giving us concierge services. The best service as of yet. This place is on a private island and the vive was so cool. You really feel disconnected. The place was fully stocked, had 2 golf carts to get around and was in walking distance to the beach. Plus it had beach chairs for everyone and we literally just sat and watched the waves. Sunrises from the rooftop and sunsets on the beach were perfect 10’s. We already want to go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lori S.

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

Property Management Company is Terrible!

When we arrived, there was only one golf cart and the listing stated we would have two. We had a party of seven, including my elderly parents and three children. The property manager, Duncan, would not reply via text or return phone calls. After multiple times of asking Duncan about the golf cart and him telling us he would get us a loaner...he ghosted again. We did not get the golf cart in the morning as promised. We went out searching for him. We ran into one of his employees who gave us a loaner with a sketchy battery (He was so kind, not his fault). Not having two golf carts for three days put a noticeable dent in our vacation because we couldn’t go anywhere as a family. The pool was green for two days. Captiva Island is gorgeous and we will definitely be back! Although next time, we won’t be renting from Tortuga Properties. Duncan has no communication skills and couldn’t care less about whether or not you are enjoying your trip. He literally didn’t answer a dozen or more texts and wouldn’t answer the phone...not to mention how his voicemail was always FULL. I guess we were not the only ones trying to reach him... Summary: The house was beautiful and location is great, North Captiva is a dream! I would be mindful of who will be “managing” your vacation. Beware of Duncan!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

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

Magical Vacation

Our 2 families stayed for a week in paradise. Communication/interaction with Tortuga Property Rental was easy breezy. They were very quick to respond to their texting phone number. The house was just what we needed. Perfect location from gorgeous beach- the golf carts made it easy to load up people/beach gear. Definitely need to keep the golf carts plugged in when not in use. One was a little less energetic. But we used both with no major issues and had a blast buzzing around the island on them! The house has everything you could possibly need for a wonderful stay. We were so happy to have the pool. It's partially shaded which was perfect when we were cooked from the beach but still wanted to relax outside. Sunsets from roof are AMAZING. Tons of board games to play- never found the Xbox which was disappointing for kids but I'm not complaining- less screen time;) We used Tortuga Property rental grocery and seafood ordering services- very smooth and easy process. Fresh seafood was delicious! I think it would be hard to not have a great time on the island no matter what but we were very happy with out stay at Casa Del Sol!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

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

If you don’t stay here, you’re missing out!

My husband and I came to the island for the first time in September of 2020- and we fell in love with it. We decided to bring our parents and our kids back this trip so we needed a much bigger house! We found Casa del Sol and decided this was the place for us! We started the week off with minor hiccups but nothing that the owner didn’t immediately handle (or do the best he could!) to help make our stay amazing. The house was the perfect size and was well equipped with everything we needed! Sunsets were beautiful from the roof and it was just a short walk or an even shorter golf cart ride to the water. If you’re looking for a place to stay… we definitely recommended this one! Thanks Maikel for sharing your beautiful home with us!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jenny J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location!

We had an amazing time! This house is in a great location on the island. The homeowner is super responsive and extremely helpful!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Molly W.

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

Great family beach house

This house has everything needed to be comfortable and entertained. Board games, pool, beach toys and bunk beds.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Glenda K.

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

Excellent location and space for our group

Enjoyed everything about our trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell O.

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

Family Island Paradise

Property was perfectly located to access all features of the island quickly. Kids enjoyed the pool every spare moment of the trip. Roof top balcony made for amazing sunsets. From booking to checkout, everything was seamless.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandi M.

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

The Perfect Beach Getaway

A group of us thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The home is beautiful and in a great location. This is definitely a trip off the beaten path, but we enjoyed some “island time” and it was well worth the trek. We had one golf cart that had some old batteries, but it ended up getting us where we needed to go. We had all the towels a group of 12 could use. The pool was awesome. The internet/ phone service was unreliable, but we barely noticed and were able to unplug a bit. We would definitely recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauren R.

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

Amazing Vacation

The vacation was wonderful. North Captiva is such a unique and beautiful place to vacation. The house was very nice and the owner and property managers were wonderful. The only complaint we had was that we eventually had to leave. :-) A few tips, the island is very laid back. No need for fancy clothes, in fact the kids didn’t have shoes on their feet for a whole week. Avoid the restaurants during the day on weekends, seems to be a lot more people and restaurants very busy on weekend. The NCIC pool area is fine, but nothing special, the house pool is nice but shaded a lot during the day, so our recommendation is the beach with a little pool time. And rent a boat for a day it was amazing!! We saw so many dolphins right up by our boat. If you are considering this vacation we say DO IT! The island it’s quiet, no cars was such a nice break from the hustle, the beaches were NOT overcrowded. It was an amazing week of relaxing and disconnecting from the world a bit.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nadeen G.

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

Maikel was very attentive and always responded with any questions or needs I had.

The place was great! It was the island life I have been wanting to experience. We had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim K.

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

A great place to stay

One reason I chose this particular VRBO was due to the owner, Maikel, being willing to talk to me and answer some of my initial questions before signing on. Maikel, was very accommodating and promptly answered all questions I had throughout my week’s stay. I had reserved this place for nine family members but due to Covid only five of us made it. The other four included a three- and five-year-old. We had planned for them to reside in the bunk room and when we discovered the spiral stairs they’d have to traverse, we kept wondering how they would have done going up and down them. Being on an island without a grocery store takes a lot of planning to include shuttling us from the airport to the ferry station, the ferry ride, and the golf cart trip to the house. The Tortuga management team and VRBO owners provided great tips and assistance on how to accommodate the whole trip. Follow their tips and you’ll do ok. ‘Tortuga’ was timely on meeting us and taking us back to the ferry. They were very responsive to our needs as well. For groceries, we used Debbie @ Fresh Pick Grocery service and that turned out to be a great choice. We were there for the beach and that far exceeded our expectations given the width, length, and billions of shells. But focusing on the accommodations, what we really liked was the pool, the golf carts, the close walking distance to the beach, and the club facilities (primarily the fat tire bikes). We also liked the beach chairs, game equipment, and the propane grill provided. We had some concerns knowing there were only two bathrooms, but it turned out they where very accessible and even our original party of nine would have been ok. The only appliance that gave us problems was the dryer which took a long time to dry clothes. The Tortuga team mentioned that this was due to be replaced. We had a junior high student in our party and she was required to spend a couple of hours a day on homework which required internet access. We didn’t expect fast internet speeds but also didn’t expect the very slow speeds and lack of coverage either. If we had to use the internet to download a lot of data, it was best to go to the roof top deck and use our cellular data vs the wi-fi provided in the house. When doing so, it was plenty fast. We never go to the same place twice but if we were to do so, we’d use this VRBO again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Great Place!

Very clean, great location! Kitchen is well stocked with cookware, dishes etc.Property manager was very responsive.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beccah S.

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

Always worth the travel!

North Captiva Island is an absolute gem, and worth the planes-trains-automobiles adventure to get there. Claire & Maikel have done a great job outfitting their home to compliment the island paradise, and were incredibly responsive to the needs that did arise while we were there. We had a lovely Thanksgiving week, and will certainly be planning our next NCI trip soon.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brad B.

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

Excellent stay at Casa Del Sol

Our group of 8 with 4 kids ages 5-8 had an unforgettable time. The house was clean and well appointed. The owner Maikel and his wife Claire were extremely responsive with any questions we had about the house or island. The management company Tortuga was also accommodating and provided great service. The house is private and has a crows nest that has an amazing view of the island and beach. The beach is very close and great for relaxing and gathering shells with the kids. We will be back for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Piper H.

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

Captiva is a dream

This house is perfectly nestled on the island within walking distance to the beach. The house was very clean upon arrival, there are plenty of beach towels (you will need them), the kitchen is fully equipped. We had a golf cart issue that was eventually resolved by the property owner who was overall very responsive and helpful. Tortuga was difficult to reach overall and less responsive to the golf cart issue than I would have expected or preferred. The beds were squeaky and the dryer did not dry well making getting the towels done before departure impossible. Tortuga was made aware of the dryer and stated they would work on it. Pending the golf carts are in working condition as the property states this is an amazing place to rent. It is worth it to see the beautiful, calm, quiet, shell filled beaches Captiva has to offer. We of course want to come back and would absolutely rent this property again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Patrick M.

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

The Good, The Bad and The....La Casa Del Sol 7/11/21-7/18/21

La Casa Del Sol is a well-appointed house on North Captiva Island. Our crew consisted of 10 people, 4 adults and 6 children(ages 3-13). For the good, the kitchen is well stocked furnishings are nice and home is in decent condition. North Captiva Island is away from it all, the rooftop deck on La Casa Del Sol is amazing; sunsets and sunrises are beautiful! The pool was a must and our kids loved it after a day at the beach! The house has everything you need, beach chairs, umbrellas, games, poolside bar, cornhole, outdoor shower, etc. For the bad, there is an issue with the upstairs(envelope, HVAC, etc.). It's very muggy, damp and actually wet upstairs. The bunk room temperature was cool, but other bedroom upstairs was warm and both were oddly damp all the time. Downstairs, the HVAC would creep up in temperature during the hot of the day. Both golf carts need replacing. Upon arrival on Sunday, one broke down and had to be towed. The same cart broke down again Monday and the other cart was intermittently breaking down and working. We repaired one on Tuesday and then by Wednesday both were picked up and fixed and owner treated us to dinner at Mainstays(Barnacles) for our time. We attempted to rent an extra cart, as did the owner and none were available on the island. For the....Tortuga management was less than par. They did have a representative in TN that was responsive, but otherwise we would send texts and get replies, but no communication or follow up. We contacted the owner(based on some passed reviews that mentioned this same issue) and worked through them. Our grocery ordered was not picked up(at least not 75%) of it. When we arrived, about 25% of our food was there(no cold stuff). I called Publix directly and from what I heard, the Tortuga representative only picked up the non-perishable groceries.Cold food was delivered around 10am Monday. With no grocery store options available, we purchased 7-8 items for $40+ at Mangos to get milk and try to get us by for breakfast. In the end, it was a rough start to the week, but by Wednesday we had settled in with working golf carts and could enjoy all that North Captiva Island had to offer.We can see the appeal, but would necommend properties managed by Tortuga. Wildlife is abundant, including ospreys, manatees, dolphins, snakes,tortoises, etc. Beware, mosquitos are abundant too(bring plenty of bug spray)!!!Shell collecting was fun, we found sand dollars and conch shells galore!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021