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Sandcastle Captiva luxurious, 2 minutes from beach, private pool, bay views

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Outdoor dining
A heated pool
Smart TV, DVD player, table tennis, books
7 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

7 bedrooms9 bathroomsSleeps 166112 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Captiva, FL
  • Captiva Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Jensen’s Marina
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • North Captiva Island Beach
  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪75 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Captiva

Seaside stay .Within a 5-minute walk of this Captiva vacation home, you'll find J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge and Captiva Beach. Jungle Drums and Captiva Chapel By the Sea are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Captiva Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Jensen’s Marina - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • McCarthy's Marina - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Turner Beach - 9 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Blind Pass Beach - 9 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

  • Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mucky Duck - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Green Flash - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪RC Otter's Island Eats - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Crow’s Nest Steakhouse - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Sandcastle Captiva luxurious, 2 minutes from beach, private pool, bay views

Sandcastle is a solid, stunning house constructed of stone with granite and tiles and dark wood floors. It has been finished to a glorious standard by professional decorators, showcasing furnishings, artwork, and sculpture. Numerous private balconies, terraces with comfortable sofas, seating for cocktails and entertaining space outside; the perfect house for catching up with family and friends. Please note that this property features two bedrooms located outside of the main house. One bedroom is accessed from the second-floor patio, while the other is situated adjacent to the poolside patio.

Sandcastle has enough space for you all to hide away peacefully and still let the kids run around. Just arrange to meet up and dine together at the formal dining table or outside terrace by the fountain! Sandcastle has over 6,000 sq ft of living space, and over 8,000 sq ft if you include the pool, outside kitchen, lanai and balconies.

Sandcastle has a lovely private heated pool and hot tub alongside an outside kitchen and BBQ, set in stunnng gardens. A table tennis table if you're feeling energetic and the beach a very slow 2 minutes walk away; all the great facilities you could wish for, including an elevator, but it is just across the road from the Green Flash restaurant and on the edge of Captiva Village.
Once you've found Sandcastle you may not want to leave.

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

Important Note: The elevators are currently functional; however, as they are mechanical items, we cannot guarantee they will remain operational during your stay. Please note that refunds will not be issued in the event of elevator malfunctions.

Property manager

Dream Vacation Rentals

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 8.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)

General

  • Unit size: 6,112 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 10:00 AM

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.

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
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
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

120215

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sandcastle Captiva luxurious, 2 minutes from beach, private pool, bay views to the airport?

This vacation home is 37.3 mi (63-min drive) away from the Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sandcastle Captiva luxurious, 2 minutes from beach, private pool, bay views have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Sandcastle Captiva luxurious, 2 minutes from beach, private pool, bay views to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 4-minute walk from Captiva Beach and 6.6 mi (16-min drive) from Sanibel Island Southern Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sandcastle Captiva luxurious, 2 minutes from beach, private pool, bay views offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sandcastle Captiva luxurious, 2 minutes from beach, private pool, bay views?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Sandcastle Captiva luxurious, 2 minutes from beach, private pool, bay views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Sandcastle Captiva luxurious, 2 minutes from beach, private pool, bay views?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Sandcastle Captiva luxurious, 2 minutes from beach, private pool, bay views have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does Sandcastle Captiva luxurious, 2 minutes from beach, private pool, bay views have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Sandcastle Captiva luxurious, 2 minutes from beach, private pool, bay views to downtown Captiva?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from Captiva.

Sandcastle Captiva luxurious, 2 minutes from beach, private pool, bay views Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Home in Captiva

This house is great! Can accommodate 3 families comfortably, great location, and communication with host was excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria J., St. Joseph, Michigan, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring break get away

We stayed at Sandcastle in Captiva for a week for our High School spring break. 2 families of 4 adults and 7 teenagers total. The house is spacious and well appointed as advertised. It’s very close to the beach, the Island Store and Provisions as well as the Green Flash restaurant across the street . It is a quiet area and not overly crowded The house was very clean. The pool and hottub are nice but the pool lights didn’t work and a fountain was filled with stagnant water. The 2 kitchens were great but none of the ice makers were working The rental company was extremely responsive and attempted to fix any small problems. Overall this stay was a great experience and we’d definitely recommend this property for a group
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great choice!

Great home with a great location to restaurants, beach and an amazing sunrise. We had a party of 15 and there was more than enough room to accommodate. Some minor issues but the property manager took care of it right away. Excellent communication from the property manager throughout. I would definitely rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Colt T.

Skip this house, but very responsive landlord/agent

My party and I had significant issues, beginning with a broken 3rd floor air conditioner making the top floor (with the 2 largest bedrooms. primary kitchen and Living Room) unbearably hot. I don't wish to provide specifics, but we ended up with an even bigger problem that required us to be re-accommodated to another house during our stay. This issue came to light on Memorial Day, and we were quickly put in touch with someone from Dream Vacation Rentals based in the US that got us into a different house on the same day. I can't say enough good things about how they responded to the issue, though I would have far preferred to never have these issues on a 7 day vacation in the first place. As it relates to this house specifically, it's nice but dated. It also has an odd layout. 2 of the 7 bedrooms can only be accessed by leaving the main house, and those 2 aren't even connected to each other. It's not a big issue, it's just strange. Other issues: 1 of the garage doors didn't work. The clothes washer in the garage had moldy towels in it upon our arrival. The pool deck wasn't clean upon arrival. The 3rd floor was 86 degrees. The 2nd floor sink leaked. The 2nd floor ice machine, beach cart, primary refrigerator freezer and ping pong paddles were all broken. I would not rent this house again, but would be open to renting from Dream Vacation Rentals in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

H M E., Cincinnati

Liked: Cleanliness

May, 2024

WiFi issue resolved quickly. Very clean; well equipped. No surprises. Great location. Quiet, even on Main Street.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Arline L., Rochester

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, Spacious Home

Location is excellent - beaches closeby and walk to restaurant and stores. Check in was delayed slightly but quickly addressed. Ample room in the home to accommodate 10 family members comfortably and spaciously.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

tom p.

Liked: Cleanliness

New Years family vacation

Describing the house as spectacular is an understatement. Five balconies, 7 bedrooms and 2 kitchens. Great view of the bay and walking distance to everything. And an elevator to get your luggage up to the third floor. Not inexpensive but worth every penny. Very responsive owner to our requests. We have spent many vacation weeks on Sanibel and Captiva and this by far was the nicest home. There were 16 of us and we had a blast.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023