The aptly named, Barefoot Hideaway, offers guests a chance at a tranquil vacation while still feeling like home. North Captiva Island is known for its beautiful, unadulterated beaches and laid-back attitude, and this home fits right in with that vibe. The house is tucked away and secluded by beautiful trees but is only minutes away by golf cart (included with the vacation rental) to any of the island’s attractions.
The home has been recently remodeled and features an open floor plan, with a fully stocked kitchen, washing machine and dryer, and clean, modern furnishings. We found everything we needed to feel at home and prepare our meals while on vacation – from a gas grill, right down to the silverware. The property managers helped us from start to finish to load and unload our luggage and food from the ferry all the way to the house, gave us a tour, and were even available to deliver fresh fish straight to our refrigerator!
We also appreciated that there was access to beach chairs, an umbrella, and even sand toys for the kids. We really had everything we needed to make this vacation stress-free and special. And for days when you want a change of pace from the beach, we loved spending time at the North Captiva Island Club’s facilities, which were also included with this rental. The two pools, pool bar and grill, tennis courts, ping pong table, and kayaks were a quick golf cart ride from the house and were not usually very crowded.
We were able to see dolphins, manatees, gopher tortoises, and collect tons of shells all near the house. This was an unforgettable trip for our entire family. I would highly recommend both North Captiva Island and Barefoot Hideaway if you’re looking for a relaxing beach vacation away from the stress of life!