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Fantastic Island Getaway at Sunset Captiva 48

Vacation home near Captiva Beach in Captiva

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Sun loungers, beach towels
Property grounds
Exterior
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Outdoor dining

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Captiva, FL
  • Place, Jensen’s Marina
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Captiva Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Captiva Chapel By the Sea
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪75 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Captiva

Seaside stay .At this vacation home, you'll be steps from Jungle Drums and Captiva Chapel By the Sea. Jensen’s Marina and McCarthy's Marina are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Jensen’s Marina - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Captiva Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Captiva Chapel By the Sea - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • McCarthy's Marina - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Alison Hagerup Beach Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Mainstay North Captiva & Barnacles Bar
  • ‪The Green Flash Waterfront Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Mucky Duck - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Bubble Room - ‬3 min walk
  • Mangos

About this property

Entire place

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

Fantastic Island Getaway at Sunset Captiva 48

THE BEST LOCATION ON CAPTIVA!
More than 30 restaurants have reopened and our unit has no damage!

Welcome to Sunset Captiva #48! Sunset Captiva #48 is an extraordinary vacation home for up to six. It is located right in the Captiva Village Center, where you’ll find it so convenient to step out for coffee or a snack, shop at the Island Store, or enjoy a meal at one of the fine restaurants! Steps from the world famous Mucky Duck, where you can enjoy the best sunsets and live music on the island! Both the beach and bay are an easy stroll, all within the Sunset Captiva community.

#48 is located on a cul-de-sac at the very end of Oster Court. The home feels secluded: nearly hidden in a thriving tropical forest and garden. Within the wall of greenery is a private lawn area with outdoor seating including a picnic table, with a separate staircase up to the rear lanai. Also on the ground level you'll find an outdoor shower and sand-rinse, plus a shell sorting bench for after your beach forays. There are 2 bikes for your use, along with a collection of beach supplies: umbrellas, chairs, toys, a beach cart, and more. Please note we provide these items for the convenience of our guests-we cannot guarantee their condition or functionality. Guests and environmental conditions are very tough on these items. If you require top notch/brand new items there are local rental companies to provide them.

The main-level screened lanai is a great gathering place and has an outdoor dining table, and cushioned seating for five with new furniture.

The upper level sundeck faces east to catch the morning and midday sunshine while enjoying some afternoon shade. One end has two loungers and a table, while the other end has two wicker chairs, a table, and a storage chest. This sundeck is accessible through either bedroom suite, and is exceptionally private - perfect for morning coffee or sunbathing.

The living room has a sectional with chaise, and a chair with ottoman - all facing the fireplace and HDTV with 200+ channels and a 3D BluRay / DVD player (fireplace is not functional). Adjoining is the dining room with seating for six, and a bar with cabinets, stemware, and wine supplies.

The kitchen is stocked with utensils: if you have it at home, its probably here too (including a Keurig coffee maker). The refrigerator / freezer offers filtered water and ice. The appliances have recently been replaced and the countertops are new quartz. The laundry room has full size washer / dryer, and a large library of DVDs for old school movie nights. Also on the main level is a guest half bath (powder room).

#48 is set up to be a family-friendly home, and kids are most welcome (but pets are not).
***Queen sized air mattress available upon advanced request.

Upstairs are two bedroom suites plus a sleeping nook with built in bunk beds. The master suite has a new king bed and mattress topper, a full-size dresser with mirror, a TV hutch with additional drawers and an HDTV. You can watch the sunset from the master bed, though we recommend witnessing it from the beach! The extra-wide bathroom vanity has plenty of surface area. Opposite the vanity is a full closet with two gliding mirrored doors. Through a pocket door is the separate chamber with toilet and shower, plus linen closet. The spa-like shower stall is double size and features four body spray heads in addition to the rain shower head. Continuing on is a door opening onto the upper-level sundeck.

The guest suite has two twin beds, a full-size dresser plus a tall chest of drawers, an HDTV and DVD player, and another door to the sundeck. There is a full closet plus a linen closet. The bathroom has a two-sink vanity and a separate toilet / shower chamber with tub.

A short walk from the unit and within Sunset Captiva you will find 3 large gas grills, 2 tennis/pickle ball courts, and the pool - all available for guest use at no charge (subject to availability and maintenance). Also within Sunset Captiva you will find a dock with slips on an as available basis.

Steps from the unit is YOLO - the perfect place to rent anything else you would like to enjoy during your vacation - including golf carts, wave runners, and sailboats!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Fenced private pool
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor 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
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Dock
  • Furnished lanai
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding 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

  • Garden

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Please put trash in bins and leave bins out in driveway for pickup before you leave or during your stay! Pickup is Wednesday.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
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
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. 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

Fantastic Island Getaway at Sunset Captiva 48 Captiva

Frequently asked questions

How close is Fantastic Island Getaway at Sunset Captiva 48 to the airport?

This vacation home is 37.5 mi (63-min drive) away from the Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Fantastic Island Getaway at Sunset Captiva 48 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Fantastic Island Getaway at Sunset Captiva 48 to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 5-minute walk from Captiva Beach and 6.8 mi (16-min drive) from Sanibel Island Southern Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Fantastic Island Getaway at Sunset Captiva 48 offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Fantastic Island Getaway at Sunset Captiva 48?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Fantastic Island Getaway at Sunset Captiva 48?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Fantastic Island Getaway at Sunset Captiva 48?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Fantastic Island Getaway at Sunset Captiva 48 have a pool?

This vacation home features an outdoor pool.

Does Fantastic Island Getaway at Sunset Captiva 48 have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Fantastic Island Getaway at Sunset Captiva 48 to downtown Captiva?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from Captiva.

Fantastic Island Getaway at Sunset Captiva 48 Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W.

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

Great location and stay!

This is a very comfortable vacation home, and the Sunset Captiva development is a great location. We loved Captiva, and we loved this vrbo.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Nealey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely Island neighborhood
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Glen V.

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

Good beach condo

Pretty much standard beach condo. Had a small issue and owner was very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawnte J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice beach house in a great location. Highly recommend renting a golf cart from neighboring YOLO for a fun way to cruise around the island. (not needed, just fun!) Delicious island restaurants within walking distance. We ate at Keylime Bistro, The Green Flash- Boops and Captiva Cantina. The general store is just down the street- and has anything you may have forgotten. Community pool was clean and well-maintained, beach access was great- beautiful beach location. House was as described, comfortable and clean. Nice surprise to have a partial water view of the bay. Definite beach vibe.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane T.

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

Wonderful Captiva Home

This place was perfect for our family, so much space to spread out and super close to anything you want (food, shopping, beach, bay). Inside the home we had everything thing we needed for a entertaining (kitchen stocked with all you need for cooking, DVDs, beach equipment, bikes) And a beautiful relaxing lanai. We could also, watch the sunrise and sunset everyday within in a few steps of this property. We loved this place!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeff S.

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

Captiva #48 Oster

Neighborhood is a perfect location. Our particular spot backed up to the main road & a business with a loud generator. I would probably pick another unit in the same neighborhood next time. This unit could use a little love, specifically a few tiles in the main floor were broken and near lifting out of the floor. The shower in the master bedroom held water. One of the wooden steps to the front door was also loose. Overall, we enjoyed our stay. It was also helpful that there were bikes, umbrellas, chairs, cooler for the beach.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kevin K.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Nice place, but listing was not accurate.

We were a little disappointed. The property was nice, although the kitchen had ants. We reached out to the owners, and they told us they had called Terminix. They never showed. We also called maintenance, but they did not return our call. We were also disappointed that the listing said there was a hot tub and that wasn't the case. In addition, the bikes on site were unusable. The master bedroom was nice, and beds were comfortable. Location is of the complex is great. You are within walking distance to most places. Overall the house is very nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Pam D.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

House needs updating

Nice location & good size, but did not warrant the price & fees we paid compared to other Sunset Captiva houses; we booked late. This house is in need of a deep clean, paint &. new main level flooring. Grout pulled up when we swept the floors. Grimy light switches (I washed some just to feel cleaner when cooking), dirty shag rug (brown but supposed to be white!), kitchen baseboard pulled away from wall, caulk coming up in the master shower, etc. Closets had peeling paint, rusted door rails & smelled musty. The master bathroom has a pocket door on old metal rails that will wake up anyone sleeping if you use the bathroom at night. We will come back to Sunset Captiva because of the proximity to beach & restaurants, but have chosen another house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Unit in need of updates

The unit is quite dated. For example, all of the appliances need to be updated, particularly the fridge which has a large sticker-type wear stain on the front and a completely broken vegetable bin. For the price being charged for the unit, it's also time to switch out the formica countertops. Even the collection of some 100+ DVDs shows the age of the unit. My wife was particularly displeased with the cable, which only carried the local stations and a handful of others. Also, in the master bath, the faucet was basically inoperable, with it not being properly attached, and the cold handle not really working at all. There is also no pantry, nor even space to put groceries, which we found to me a significant inconvenience. We did like the lanai, except the for TV which is on it, which we couldn't turn on. The unit is also in need of some basic TLC, some painting, changing of light bulbs which were burnt out (with no replacements), replacing spent remote batteries (again no replacements), etc. We do like Sunset Captiva and have stayed in units there a number of times.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephanie W.

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

Lovely property

House was in a great location- close enough to walk to store, restaurants, Marina. Neighborhood was lovely with a pool and private beach access. Rental included everything we needed! Beach gear, books, games and movies included. We rented a golf cart and that worked out great but bikes were available as well. The house is decorated nicely with beach feel. Loved the screened porch for reading in the evening. Host was always available by message and responded promptly and willing to solve any issues/questions before and during the rental. Overall a wonderful host and stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monroe J.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Greathouse, awesome location

Everything was fantastic, except a couple of minor items regarding how to check in, and who to contact if you have any questions. There are some errors on the listing regarding these two items, which I called to the attention of the owner which she said she would fix. The sliding doors to both of the bathrooms were kinda noisy. Rent this home is in an ideal location, it has everything you need to enjoy the pool and the beach and all of Captiva has to offer. It is for bicycles which is a big plus!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nealey G.

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

Perfect for a family

This property owner went above and beyond for my family. The home is cozy and truly felt like a home away from home. The location is close to everything on the Island and my older children could come and go without me worrying about them. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip C.

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

Sunset Captiva

Property as described and good communication with owners
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie E.

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

Special Captiva House

Beautiful home in lovely neighborhood, steps from the beach and restaurants. Can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas w.

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

5 star property 5 star destination

Property owner was so wonderful to communicate with from the beginning to even after leaving Property so close to everything 2-5 min walk to best beach to 5 restaurants and marinas and 1 min walk to pool Property is 5 star felt like a Ritz Carlton The decor had that beach feel to it The screen porch was wonderful to hang out in the morning or in the evening- great breeze and even a TV on the porch The master bedroom had a 5 star mattress
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacee S.

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

Awesome Family Trip

Had a wonderful stay at this property. Everything went really well and house was very comfortable. Kim was a terrific host and answered any questions I had. I would definitely recommend staying at this property
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

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

Amazing

House was tastefully decorated and in an amazing location. Definitely go back again and again!!
Verified

8/10 Good

Lynette B.

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

Island Get Away

We would return. There is road noise that may bother some. Location is great for walking to restaurants and shops. The complex is well taken care of with nice pool, tennis courts and great boardwalk to beach. Unit kitchen is well stocked with what you would ever need but furniture etc is starting to show its age. Overall not disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

deb r.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025