Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
75 min drive
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About the neighborhood
Captiva
This vacation home places you next to J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge and within a 5-minute walk of Captiva Beach. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a balcony.
Captiva Chapel By the Sea - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Jensen’s Marina - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Alison Hagerup Beach Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
Turner Beach - 9 min drive - 3.2 miles
Getting around
Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) - 63 min drive
Restaurants
Mangos
The Green Flash Waterfront Restaurant - 1 min walk
Starbucks - 13 min walk
Mainstay North Captiva & Barnacles Bar
The Shipyard - 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.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 8.5 bathrooms, and a balcony. There's space to spread out with 7 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a coffee maker.
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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
This property doesn't allow pets
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
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
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
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 25
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
Property is also known as
120215
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do around this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Captiva, just steps from J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge and Captiva Chapel By the Sea, and within a short walk of Captiva Beach. You'll also find Jensen’s Marina and Alison Hagerup Beach Park less than a mile away.
Is there parking available at this vacation home?
No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.
Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.
Is Sandcastle Captiva luxurious, 2 minutes from beach, private pool, bay views good for couples?
Amenities that appeal to couples at this vacation home include a private pool, a kitchen, and a smart TV.
Does Sandcastle Captiva luxurious, 2 minutes from beach, private pool, bay views have a hot tub?
Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home include breakfast service?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?
No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?
No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.
What is the closest airport to this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW), which is about 26.9 mi away. Another top airport is Punta Gorda Airport (PGD), which is around 29.9 mi away.
Are there rooms with balconies at Sandcastle Captiva luxurious, 2 minutes from beach, private pool, bay views?
Yes, every accommodation at Sandcastle Captiva luxurious, 2 minutes from beach, private pool, bay views comes with a balcony with some featuring water views.
Sandcastle Captiva luxurious, 2 minutes from beach, private pool, bay views Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 9 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
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Cleanliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Julie P.
Jul 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful week at Sandcastle! We were able to walk to the beach in around 5-10 minutes but I would suggest a golf cart or car to get any chairs, coolers, umbrellas, etc to the beach. It’s a bit far to carry a lot of stuff.
Julie P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
2/10 Terrible
Marvin B.
Jun 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house when it was new.
The house is listed for sale for 4.9m. If all the deferred Maintenance was addressed it would be nice. We found over 50 things that were broken and not maintained including NO AC on the 2nd floor. All 3 ice makers having no filters and not in working order. I would stead clear of this property!
Marvin B.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Adam B.
Apr 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Home in Captiva
This house is great! Can accommodate 3 families comfortably, great location, and communication with host was excellent!
Adam B.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Maria J., St. Joseph, Michigan, USA
Apr 8, 2025
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
Maria J.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rick J.
Jul 23, 2024
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!
Rick J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Colt T.
Jun 5, 2024
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.
Colt T.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
H M E., Cincinnati
May 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
May, 2024
WiFi issue resolved quickly. Very clean; well equipped. No surprises. Great location. Quiet, even on Main Street.
H M E.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
8/10 Good
Arline L., Rochester
Apr 3, 2024
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.
Arline L.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
tom p.
Jan 10, 2024
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.