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Captiva Charm - Gulf front Olde Captiva style cottage

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On the beach, beach umbrellas
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, DVD player
Property grounds
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Located on Captiva Island, Captiva Charm is an Olde Captiva style vacation rental cottage with a unique beach-home-away-from-home feel. Enjoy the expansive deck, gulf views, and BBQ grill for surf and turf meals with family and friends. Relax in your private hot tub overlooking the Gulf of Mexico or unwind at our private beach access just steps away.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7119 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

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

Captiva Charm - Gulf front Olde Captiva style cottage

Welcome to Captiva Charm ... our gulf front "Olde Captiva" style vacation rental cottage. Our unique beach-home-away-from-home has a two-bedroom/two bathroom main house with a full kitchen, living area, master bedroom with king king-sized bed, full bathroom, along with a guest bedroom with three twin beds and another full bathroom. Open floor plan and gulf views from the expansive deck. We provide a gas BBQ grill to prepare a special meal of surf and turf for your friends and family. There is a separate one-bedroom/one bathroom guest suite with one king bed and an en-suite bathroom. Relax in your private hot tub with a Sunset view of the Gulf of Mexico. To get to the beach, just walk down the short drive and across Captiva Drive to our private beach access path. You may also rent a golf cart from a local vendor and cruise over to the Captiva Village area, which features several shops and restaurants. We'll look forward to welcoming you to our little piece of paradise!

*Important Note: The owner has a strict no-pet policy.

*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.

***Due to the aftermath of the storms Helene and Milton, the island is currently in a restoration phase. Please be aware that many amenities may not be open or readily accessible during your visit, including limited restaurant options and activities. Additionally, nearby ongoing construction may create noise and other disturbances that we have no control over.***

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach umbrellas

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • 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

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • 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: 1,280 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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

Pets not 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
On-site 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 that 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

3 bedroom accommodation in Captiva Captiva
Beach Vibes Gulf Front Olde Captiva Style Cottage
Captiva Charm Gulf Front Olde Captiva Style Cottage
3 bedroom accommodation in Captiva Private vacation home
Beautiful serene Captiva cottage just steps to the beach
3 bedroom accommodation in Captiva Private vacation home Captiva
120141

About the area

Map
Captiva, FL

What's nearby

  • Captiva Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Jensen’s Marina - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Alison Hagerup Beach Park - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Turner Beach - 7 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Bowman's Beach - 16 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Shipyard - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪RC Otter's Island Eats - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cantina Captiva - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Scoops and Slices - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Captiva Charm - Gulf front Olde Captiva style cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Captiva Charm - Gulf front Olde Captiva style cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Captiva Charm - Gulf front Olde Captiva style cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Captiva Charm - Gulf front Olde Captiva style cottage located?

Nestled on the beach, this Captiva holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Captiva Beach and J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Jensen’s Marina and McCarthy's Marina are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Captiva Charm - Gulf front Olde Captiva style cottage Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elliot D.

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

Great Property

Location was great, house was very nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zach B.

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

Great location and stay!

Great location and stay!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosanne C.

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

Exactly What We Wanted

Adorable, cozy cottage full of sunlight and amazing views, just a few steps from the beach. We had a lovely week!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen N., Metamora

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

relaxing and great location

Property was just as pictured, owners and management are great and very generous. great location and amenities of the property are superb!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

tyler m.

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

Wonderful Vacation!!

The house was absolutely perfect!! It was so cozy, great location to beach and town. We had a wonderful stay and will definitely look forward to renting here again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

susan w.

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

Most beautiful place I’ve ever seen

We had a little trouble with keyless lock but it was resolved immediately. House is beautiful. Such a good view of the gulf. Each bedroom had its own smart tv and private bathroom. I loved the little cottage. It had everything you could ask for. I stayed there so that my sister could sleep later. The hot tub was in immaculate condition. We really enjoyed it. The restaurants at “Tween waters” were close enough to walk to and were all fantastic. The only suggestions I have are to be a little clearer in description about coffee makers. We brought ground coffee then found out that there were only keurigs. The other was to be clear about no chairs or beach equipment so that people know to take advantage of the equipment rental credit. I would give this rental all thumbs up. We didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Breann P.

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

Cute and comfy

Great time! Spent most of the time outside. Awesome property.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

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

Slice of Heaven

We had an amazing vacation at Captiva Charm. The cottage was so clean and comfortable. It was so private surrounded by beautiful foliage. The beach is right across the street and it wasn’t crowded at all. We made so many wonderful memories! Hope we can return again soon! We highly recommend this special place to vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

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

Loved our time on Captiva

Super communication 💗 Lovely messages from the owners and such helpful information from the rental company as well. Thank you so very much!!! We’ll be back!!! :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

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

The Captiva Charm is Magical!

Part of me wants to resist leaving a review to keep this incredible cottage to ourselves, but the Captiva Charm is nothing short of magical. The grounds and house are even better than pictured and had every amenity we could want (with the exception of a blender). The location was perfect with a view of the beautiful Gulf of Mexico and Captiva Sunsets from the front porch - and also being a quick 2-3 minute golf cart ride into "town". We had our 2-year old daughter with us and she loved the house and it was perfect for our family. It took us about 3 minutes to walk to the beach and a beach cart/umbrella/chairs/towels were provided, which made it so convenient. We loved staying here and are already talking about our next trip! 10/10
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cameron M.

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

An amazing view of the sunset on the ocean.

Overall it was a really nice place with a great view if the sunset on the ocean. I was a little bummed by the people that were staying in the house behind us on the shared property as they were loud until late at night and woke our son up quiet a few times. Only issues we had with the stay weren't major ones such as a dirty pan in the oven and some hair from the previous guests in the main shower. Both were easily fixed by us and definitely didnt ruin the family vacation. The nature around the house is beautiful and my son was fascinated with all the different lizards around the property. Would definitely rent it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank F., Miami, FL

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

if you want your own beach, this is it

From the outside, the cottage seems out of place based on the looks. It seems like it should be located on the mountains rather than on an island. It does not be all that great. But, don't let that fool you because the inside is super nice and cozy. Plenty of space for the 3 adults in the main cottage and 2 adults in the side cottage. It is perfectly situated to access the beach with a very short stroll across the street. I have never been to a beach where the next umbrella over was about 400 yards (about a par 4 in golf) away. We always felt the beach was to ourselves. The house is also about a 4 minute golf cart drive to the village where the restaurants are. If I had to say anything "negative" I would say the wifi and cell phone signal is horrible, at least using Tmobile. A few issues like door handle, kitchen cabinet door that fell off and was never fixed after reporting it as well as a lamp that does not work in the master bedroom. Also, after a power outage, the stove and oven stopped working. Hopefully these get fixed asap.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn S.

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

Perfect location

This property has a perfect location. Very clean and housed with everything we needed. My only issues was the place was double booked. The other family arrived at the same time as us. I had a hard time getting a hold of the rental agent. The home fortunately was in our name. I felt terrible for the other family. Not sure what happened to them!! The master bedroom sheets did not fit the mattress properly and the toilet seat in the master needs repaired. We had a very quiet and relaxing time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel Stewart

Captiva Charm was a little slice of heaven! The cottage was amazing! It was so private and cozy! We

Captiva Charm was a little slice of heaven! The cottage was amazing! It was so private and cozy! We were right across the street from the beach. It wasn’t crowded at all. We made so many wonderful memories! Hope we can go back again soon! Ryan was amazing! He responded so quickly to all my questions. He was wonderful to work with!

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte H.

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

Very special place!

Captiva Charm was everything we hoped for and more! Immaculate, updated "old school" beach house in a prime location. Inviting beach decor inside, nice beds and bedding, all the amenities a family needs. We especially loved the comfortable outdoor seating for morning and evening meals and drinks, star gazing and conversation. The property has gorgeous landscaping and the view is fantastic. You can tell the owners and managers really care to make sure everything is perfect. Great communication. Cannot wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa m., Trinity,FL

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

STUNNING!!!

We had a phenomenal week of food fun and relaxation! Th house was perfect in every way and exactly as pictured and described. We already booked for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zach B.

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

Perfect Vacation Spot

Ryan was awesome to work with!! The house was clean, in an amazing location, and relaxing!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Zachary Bean

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Awesome place! N/a
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10/10 Excellent

Tina Gilman

Captiva Charm is the perfect description for this beautiful property! Our family enjoyed being so cl

Captiva Charm is the perfect description for this beautiful property! Our family enjoyed being so close to the beach, sunsets on the deck, and the hot tub after the beach! The furnishings and decor were outstanding and the beds were super comfy! Got a chance to meet the owner, Michelle! She was so kind and helpful! A big thanks to her for sharing your home with us! Michelle was super helpful! Professional and on top of it! Great communicator and super friendly. Thanks Michelle! Can’t wait to use Dream Vacation Rentals again next year!
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10/10 Excellent

Kristen Neal

I would like to thank the owner Michelle for her generosity allowing us to use the pool and outdoor

I would like to thank the owner Michelle for her generosity allowing us to use the pool and outdoor amenities of the main home. We enjoyed the ice machine, extra umbrellas, pingpong, and early sunrise on the dock. There is so much wildlife to observe on the inland water. Truly special. Everyone we had contact with was a pleasure.

10/10 Excellent

javadoo84

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

Paradise on Captiva

This is a charming beach home, squeaky clean and well-maintained! We watched the sunset every night from the house or beachfront. Communication from the property manager was excellent and we had absolutely no issues or hiccups. Highly recommend, will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

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

We loved it here!

Our stay was great! Peaceful and relaxing in this gorgeous location!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew Osborn

The name for this home is perfectly suited - truly a "charming" rental experience.

The name for this home is perfectly suited - truly a "charming" rental experience. I love the private feel of the home and beach area, all while being minutes away from the best shops and restaurants on the island! Dream Vacation Rentals clearly takes pride in providing a top-tier experience for their guests. Their homes are always equipped with everything needed to fully enjoy our stay, not to mention beautiful interiors and comfortable beds. The staff always shows great attention to detail and customer service. Definitely coming back!
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10/10 Excellent

It is such a perfect spot.

It is such a perfect spot. The views and beach are amazing. Everyone was very helpful

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