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BEACHFRONT, HEATED POOL, KAYAKS/SUP, LANAI W/ GULF VIEWS, 85' DOCK, 2 GOLF CARTS

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A heated pool
Aerial view
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Smart TV, DVD player, table tennis, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

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Captiva, FL
  • Popular LocationNorth Captiva Island Beach1 min walk

Space details

5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, sleeps 12
3600 sq ft
Bedroom 1
    1 king bed
Bedroom 2
    1 king bed
Bedroom 3
    1 king bed
    2 twin/single beds
Bedroom 4
    1 king bed
Bedroom 5
    1 king bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower
Bathroom 2
    Shower
Bathroom 3
    Shower
Bathroom 4
    No shower or bathtub

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About the neighborhood

Captiva

On the beach.Your stay at this North Captiva vacation home places you within a 5-minute walk of North Captiva Island Beach.

What's nearby

  • North Captiva Island Beach - 1 min walk

Restaurants

  • The Mucky Duck
  • Mango's - 13 min walk
  • Doc Ford's Rum Bar and Grille - Captiva Island
  • Starbucks
  • Green Flash

About this property

Entire place

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

BEACHFRONT, HEATED POOL, KAYAKS/SUP, LANAI W/ GULF VIEWS, 85' DOCK, 2 GOLF CARTS

* ALWAYS CLEANED AND SANITIZED BY A PROFESSIONAL CLEANING SERVICE!!
Welcome to North Captiva Island, a private, bridge-less island accessible only by boat. North Captiva was separated from Captiva Island by a hurricane in 1921 which created Red Fish Pass. The lack of a bridge made development of North Captiva difficult and has resulted in an "Island Paradise", with a feel similar to Florida in the 1940's. North Captiva is noted for uncrowded, un-restored beaches with excellent shelling. The south two-thirds of the Island is a state wildlife area, while the north one-third is lightly developed with homes. "Island Time" is observed once you step off the boat onto the island!

Please do not miss Gulf Dreams' drone video. You can access it in our pictures. Many of our pictures are reproductions of comments and drawings Gulf Dreams' guests have left in our Guest Book.

IMAGINE... a beach vacation at a house that’s like your very own luxury beach resort called Gulf Dreams on-the-beach. The deed to this beach house states that the property’s west boundary is the Gulf of Mexico. The house has 75 feet of private, white sand Gulf beach for your pleasure, easily accessed by the only private, elevated walkway on the island.

IMAGINE... keeping your own or rented boat at Gulf Dreams on-the-beach’s private 85-foot dock (lot is fenced with private, locked entrance, 28 ft boat or smaller only) on a private canal located 1,000-feet east of Gulf Dream's beach house. This dock can also be used for fishing.

You will be greeted upon your arrival on North Captiva by Gulf Dream's manager. Our manager will transport you and your luggage and groceries to Gulf Dreams (unless you requested the kitchen be pre-stocked), will familiarize you with Gulf Dreams amenities, as well as the island, and will be a phone call away during your stay to meet your needs.

IMAGINE... a secluded beach house four stories tall accessed by a long, landscaped driveway providing privacy from golf cart traffic and neighboring houses.

IMAGINE.. a bright and airy 4-story beach house with vaulted ceiling heights of 10 to 14 feet throughout, 2 large screened-in lanais with expansive views of the pool and Gulf of Mexico (one where you can eat all your meals outdoors, the other where you can play ping-pong and board games).

IMAGINE... a large, 4th-floor master suite, with spectacular 360-degree views of the Gulf and bay sides of the island, a gourmet, fully equipped kitchen with granite counters and high-end appliances, travertine and granite bathrooms.

IMAGINE... having privately-owned heated swimming pool and pool-side gazebo located on a beach dune, surrounded by lush, tropical vegetation.

IMAGINE... the only private, raised walkway that provides access to Gulf Dream's private beach while assuring complete privacy for the pool and Gulf Dreams.

IMAGINE... your own 12 beach chairs and 3 umbrellas, 4 kayaks (4 single) and 2 SUP paddle boards make going to the "island" (an exposed sandbar) 1/3 mile offshore a great family shelling adventure. Two golf carts are provided. Volleyball equipment provided for entertainment on Gulf Dream's beach.

Let’s get into the details of the pleasures that await you:
1st. Floor
• lounge chairs around pool
• 34 ft. x 14 ft. heated swimming pool & salt cell purification system
• covered, lighted gazebo with table and 4 chairs
• covered, brick-paved porch
• brick-paved pool deck
• outdoor shower
• landscape lighting surrounding pool for evening ambiance
• private, raised, lighted walkway decking surface leading to beach.
The newly renovated poolside bedroom has a king bed, and a new, spacious tile and granite bathroom. It has a drink-sized refrigerator convenient for keeping cold drinks near the pool deck and a large ice maker to supplement the ice maker on the third floor.
• paving stone driveway
• 2 golf carts for exploring the developed portion of the island and taking the short drive to Gulf Dream's private dock.

2nd Floor
• 2 spacious bedrooms with king beds, both with large granite and travertine twin-sink bathroom, glass-enclosed walk-in shower, and spacious walk-in closet
•a 410-square-foot bedroom with a king bed and two extra-long twin beds. The bathroom is granite and travertine with a walk-in shower, and there is a closet, a TV center with a library of books, DVD's and games.
• 34 ft. x 12 ft. porch (screened, with electronically controlled hurricane shutters), ping-pong table, game table and chairs
• full laundry room with sink and LG washer & Maytag dryer
3rd. Floor
•microwave, double wall ovens, food processor, coffee maker, coffee bean grinder and other small system, Fire Stick, Blu Ray, Netflix and Pandora
• granite wet bar with copper sink and ice maker
• marble-tiled powder room, gourmet kitchen: granite counters and full back splashes, filtered water faucet, instant hot water faucet, 2 stainless steel sinks, each with garbage disposal, 2 French-door refrigerators with freezers, 2 bar-sized beverage refrigerator, Electrolux 5-burner induction stove, microwave drawer appliance, kitchen bar with 3 bar stools. A RO (reverse Osmosis) water system so that all water in the house is crystal clear and very safe to drink.
• beach décor and furnishings: 2 leather sofas, a leather sectional, 2 wicker chairs, glass and driftwood dining table and 6 chairs, hand-carved Mexican mirror, hand-painted Mexican table and 4 chairs, designer wool rugs, 85” flat screen TV with Bose sound System
• 40 ft. x 12 ft. dining and lounging porch (screened, with electronically controlled hurricane shutters), Polywood furniture lounging areas, 2 dining tables that seat 6 with 6 dining chairs on one table and 4 on the other. .
4th Floor:
• 1,200-square-foot master suite with 2 decks
• granite and travertine bathroom with twin sinks and spacious walk-in double shower
• 2 large walk-in closets
• deck with lounge chairs and sweeping views of the Gulf of Mexico
• small deck facing east with views of the bay. Guests will find it to be extremely well-equipped and furnished with high-end finishes and fixtures. The comfort of the house, coupled with the best location on the island, and the convenience of having a private dock, set the scene for a memorable vacation.
The following is a list of what's included at Gulf Dreams to aid in planning your vacation and to assure you Gulf Dreams is well equipped.

LINENS: sheets, towels, beach towels, dish towels
PAPER PRODUCTS: toilet paper, facial tissue, paper towels, foil, plastic wrap, tall garbage bags
SOAPS: luxury soaps and shampoos in all bathrooms, dishwasher detergent, liquid dish soap, laundry detergent and dryer sheets
SMALL APPLIANCES: 2 waffle irons, 2 electric griddles, 1 slow cooker, 1 multi-slice toaster, food processor, 1 blender, one five cup and 1 12-cup drip-style coffee makers, electric coffee grinder.
COOKING EQUIPMENT: high end cookware, knives, and utensils, new Weber propane grill (propane supplied), charcoal grill
DISHES: more than 12 place settings of dishes and glassware and stainless-steel flatware
BABY EQUIPMENT: 2 hardwood mini cribs, 1 pack 'N Play, 2 highchairs, 2 expandable baby gates, 1 booster chair, 1 inflatable youth bed
BEACH AMENITIES: 12 beach chairs, 2 cool cabana beach tents, 2 beach umbrellas, large selection of children's beach toys, wave boards, professional beach volleyball set, drink cooler
RECREATION: 4 kayaks and paddles, 2 Paddle Boards, life jackets in assorted sizes, Ping Pong table and paddles and balls, corn hole game, a library of books, DVD's & VHS movies, card and board games, puzzles
REFRIGERATION: 2 full-size refrigerators with freezers, 2 beverage refrigerators, 2 free standing ice makers.
2 GOLF CARTS

IMAGINE NO MORE: NOW IS THE TIME TO BOOK YOUR VACATION AT GULF DREAMS ON-THE-BEACH AND ENJOY "ISLAND TIME".

Property manager

Wendell and Karen Hunsucker

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rugs in room
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking only allowed on the beach

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room on site
  • Heated pool on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Table tennis on site
  • Water sports equipment on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,600 square feet

Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: provided are mini cribs, pack n play & high chairs

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Talk to owners
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 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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: Talk to owners For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does BEACHFRONT, HEATED POOL, KAYAKS/SUP, LANAI W/ GULF VIEWS, 85' DOCK, 2 GOLF CARTS have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is BEACHFRONT, HEATED POOL, KAYAKS/SUP, LANAI W/ GULF VIEWS, 85' DOCK, 2 GOLF CARTS to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does BEACHFRONT, HEATED POOL, KAYAKS/SUP, LANAI W/ GULF VIEWS, 85' DOCK, 2 GOLF CARTS offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at BEACHFRONT, HEATED POOL, KAYAKS/SUP, LANAI W/ GULF VIEWS, 85' DOCK, 2 GOLF CARTS?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

Is there free parking at BEACHFRONT, HEATED POOL, KAYAKS/SUP, LANAI W/ GULF VIEWS, 85' DOCK, 2 GOLF CARTS?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does BEACHFRONT, HEATED POOL, KAYAKS/SUP, LANAI W/ GULF VIEWS, 85' DOCK, 2 GOLF CARTS have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does BEACHFRONT, HEATED POOL, KAYAKS/SUP, LANAI W/ GULF VIEWS, 85' DOCK, 2 GOLF CARTS have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is BEACHFRONT, HEATED POOL, KAYAKS/SUP, LANAI W/ GULF VIEWS, 85' DOCK, 2 GOLF CARTS to downtown Captiva?

This vacation home is 5.5 mi away from Captiva.

BEACHFRONT, HEATED POOL, KAYAKS/SUP, LANAI W/ GULF VIEWS, 85' DOCK, 2 GOLF CARTS Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Beach Vacation
We stayed at Gulf Dreams during the first week of April! We had wonderful warm weather and greatly enjoyed the heated pool and easy access to the beach. We had 4 adults and 4 teenagers and the layout out of the house was perfect for our group. The kitchen was well equipped and we ate most meals at the house. Pre-ordering the groceries was the way to go! Great communication with the property manager. The house was very clean. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location & plenty of room & beautiful sunsets!
Great house, lots of room… main living area is 3rd floor, so plenty of exercise… kitchen is small but has all you need…ice makers being repaired, but we were supplied with plenty of ice from owner. The area is nice and open, bar area, extra refrigerator, two tables.. great patio spaces on all floors… screened in patios great for gathering and watching sunrises and sunsets. Easy walkway to beach… great chairs for beach sitting… spent afternoons at pool. Shalley’s.. the mgmt company was great at arrival and departure and for shopping before we got there and during our stay. Any minor issues we had were addressed immediately. The only recommendations I have is a small vacuum for the pool…(my kids enjoyed it anyway) and I’d have loved an elevator… but I guess the 20 step climb to the deluxe master suite was good exercise! We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ursula R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic North Captiva property!
Gulf Dreams is a beautiful property and we were so happy we were able to stay here still post-hurricane Ian. The kitchen and entire house are unbelievably stocked. There is literally nothing that has not been thought of. The pool area is amazing, and having your own boardwalk to the beach is such a treat. We would love to stay again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved Gulf Dreams!
We just returned from our first trip to North Captiva. It was really windy a good portion of our trip so the beach was rough. Luckily, Gulf Dreams had everything we needed. The kitchen is stocked better than any VRBO we’ve ever stayed at, the house was extremely clean and the pool was outstanding. (Highlight of the trip for my youngest kids.) There was more than enough room for our family of seven. The gulf view from the master bedroom really can’t be beat. We will certainly go back to North Captiva and Gulf Dreams will be our first pick of places to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness
GREAT FAMILY VACATION
THIS WAS A PERFECT HOME F0R A FAMILY VACATION. WE HAD 8 ADULTS AND 4 CHILDREN AGE 4 TO 9 MONTHS. PLENTY OF ROOMS FOR EVERYONE TO HAVE THEIR OWN SPACE. LARGE BEAUTIFUL SCREENED PORCHES OVERLOOKING THE OCEAN. A BEAUTIFUL HEATED POOL SURROUNDED BY LOVELY LANDSCAPING AND INCREDIBLE ACCESS TO A BEAUTIFUL BEACH THE HOUSE PROVIDED KAYAKS AND PADDLE BOARDS WHICH OUR FAMILY TOOK GREAT ADVANTAGE OF. THERE WERE A FEW MINOR ISSUES WITH THE HOME BUT ALLY WAS EXTREMELY RESPONSIVE AND CORRECTED THE ISSUES QUICKLY. THIS HOME WAS A BIG HIT WITH OUR ENTIRE FAMILY AND WE WOULD DEFINITELY VACATION HERE AGAIN
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dylan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place and location
The house was great. Excellent location and worked well for our group. Very comfortable and well outfitted home. The only issue we had was that the grill was not working properly. Other than that, everything was perfect and we had an amazing vacation.)
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and quiet get away!
Loved it all! The weather was a little off but the house is stocked with plenty of games and puzzles for all ages and with the beach right in the backyard we could do plenty of shell hunting. All ages loved it. The only thing I would change (and this is strictly a personal preference due to a bad bedtime habit of needing noise) I would love a TV in the master bedroom. Dumb I know! We had a blast and enjoyed every minute. Be sure to bring/order all the groceries you will need because the only store on the island is hit and miss although we found all but eggs when in need. Thanks for the hospitality — hope to be back!!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R., Cincinnati Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical
This property is absolutely magical ! We had a group of 12. One 14 month old, 2 teens and the rest adults. They had something for everyone to do. The privacy, the location the access to the beach, the sunsets, the pool… everything was amazing. The had everything I needed for my baby which was so nice and convenient that I didn’t need to bring things like high chair or crib. The only complaint I have is a septic issue/smell in one of the king bed rooms that was never resolved while on our trip but I am sure that will be looked into. My mother had that room so she was not very happy. Otherwise I would 1000% stay here again. My whole family has been dreaming about going back since we left and we have talked about coming here every single year. Ps. The manager was very sweet as well!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
North captiva Xmas
Great house, location and on the beach. Minor communication glitches with the property manager.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth B., Knoxville

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Thanksgiving family get together in a beautiful home!
We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday week together with all of our kids and grandkids. This was the perfect spot! The house had all we needed- king sized beds for all the adults, a warm heated pool, direct access to a beautiful, quiet beach, great shelling, a well equipped kitchen for all our family meals, a big screen TV for football games, 2 golf Carts to Get around the island (a Favorite activity for our little ones!) and an amazing view of the ocean from the house. This was our first time To Captiva and we loved it. It does take some planning in regards to transportation and food planning, but the quiet, unhurried atmosphere on the island makes it worth all the planning! Unfortunately there are still homes that need repair from the hurricane, but they are obviously working hard to get everything back in shape. Gulf Dreams was in great shape. Beautiful new landscaping around the pool. Ally, the property manager was Great. She arranged for us to be picked up at the dock with all our food and coolers and responded quickly to any questions or small issues that needed to be addressed. Thank you, Wendell and Karen, for sharing your lovely home With us. It was enjoyed by all!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023