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Terrace/patio
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5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Smart TV, video games, table tennis, books
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10

Exceptional

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5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10238 sq m

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  • Pool
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  • Washer
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  • Kitchen
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  • Air conditioning
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  • Dryer
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Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

9:00 AM

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Captiva, FL
  • Popular LocationNorth Captiva Island Beach1 min walk

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About this property

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

Exclusive At the Beach: Pool, Golf Cart, Club Access, July Dates Avail! Book Now

Welcome to Gulf Swells & Sea Shells – your ultimate oceanfront haven! Completely renovated, this stunning 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom pool home offers an expansive 2,560 square feet of pure comfort and elegance. Unlike other rentals, our home grants you genuine oceanfront views from within, so you won't miss a single moment of the breathtaking scenery. Leave your worries behind as you relish direct beach access right from the property – no need for carts! Say goodbye to endless stair climbs; here, ocean vistas grace the kitchen, living, and master bedroom areas. With a private heated pool and serene screened decks, every second promises relaxation. Immerse yourself in the tranquil symphony of the ocean's soothing waters. Your extraordinary oceanfront escape awaits!

Gulf Swells & Sea Shells presents a reverse floor plan with four bedrooms, three baths, and a laundry room on the main level. The second floor boasts a full bath, all new kitchen appliances and furniture with beautiful views of the ocean. It is the perfect backdrop as your friends and family gather together. The fully remodeled master bedroom is located off the great room and features a king-sized bed complete with Gulf views for your viewing pleasure.

Included with your rental of Gulf Swells & Sea Shells:
- One 4-seat golf cart
- Newly remodeled Kitchen
- Bedding and linens
- Bath and Beach towels
- Beach cart, and 4 chairs
- Garbage bags
- Iron and ironing board
- A basic supply of Shampoo, toilet and facial tissues
- Paper towels
- Soap (hand, kitchen, dishwasher, and laundry)
-Gas Grill
-Pinball machine accepts quarters and dollar bills
-Ping Pong Table
-Corn Hole

Not included with your rental:
- Transportation to and from the airport
- Water taxi to and from North Captiva Island
- Food, beverages, seasonings, storage bags, shampoo, and body soap

Due to local wildlife ordinances we ask that you turn off exterior lighting at night when not in use outdoors. For this reason and for your security we have placed 7 exterior blink cameras outside the home. They are motion activated and located above the front steps to cover property entrance and golf cart, one located on the NE upper corner of the front porch to cover front door, porch steps and porch entry, up high attached to fascia on the south east corner of the home covers east side of property, water tanks and ac units, one located under the house by the electric meter/phone box facing SW to cover storage area and utilities under the home and 3 cameras located on the roof fascia points facing the NE section of the lot the NW sections of the lot and the SW sections of the lot. No cameras are pointed directly into the pool. There are no cameras located inside the home. Cameras are for your security.

Property manager

Paul and Cindy Matzek

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Fenced private pool
  • Heated pool
  • Spa tub

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
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room on site
  • Bicycles on site
  • Boat on site
  • Heated pool on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Table tennis on site
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing 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

  • 1 unit
  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 2,560 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 28

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 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

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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
At the Beach Private Home Great Location gulf Views Golf Cart!!!

About the neighborhood

Captiva

Located on the beach, this vacation home is in North Captiva, a neighborhood in Captiva. McCarthy's Marina and Jensen’s Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore North Captiva Island Beach and Sanibel Island Southern Beach. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • North Captiva Island Beach - 1 min walk

Restaurants

  • The Mucky Duck
  • Tarpon Lodge
  • ‪Mango's - ‬8 min walk
  • Doc Ford's Rum Bar and Grille - Captiva Island
  • Starbucks

Exclusive At the Beach: Pool, Golf Cart, Club Access, July Dates Avail! Book Now Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 25 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tammy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious beautiful home with well appointed kitchen
This home is spacious, beautifully decorated and perfect for a large family. The kitchen has everything you need to prepare meals. The pool, pool table, hammock, golf cart and other amenities make rest and relaxation a breeze. The home is a short walk to a private gated beach entrance. All this said, families should be aware the island was ravaged by a hurricane a year ago, and may houses are uninhabitable or under construction. Debris and construction supplies border many of the roads. We lost power for 8 hours one day, and we were told it was related to construction in the area. You should also be prepared to cook most, if not all, meals. Only 2 restaurants are open in the island, and 1 of those only on Saturday/Sunday. Highly suggest the Over the Waterfront restaurant. We were primarily there for the beach, so it worked great for us, but if the beauty of the overall island is important to you, be advised.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

angie w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous getaway
Paul the owner coujd not have been more helpful and the house was perfect for our families. Loved how close it was to the beach and love the remoteness of the island.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Valerie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Gulf Swells and Seashells is a beautiful house close to the beach. It was very clean and we were so comfortable there. The Tortuga Properties people were responsive and did their best to make our stay relaxing and care free. The island is obviously not back to normal after hurricane Ian but they are getting there. We were a little confused as to what kind of places were available to eat at and luckily we were prepared to fix our own meals. The grocery delivery service made that very easy for us. We had a great, relaxing trip and enjoyed visiting North Captiva.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian D., Melbourne, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible home!
Clean, beautiful, and perfect location! Thank you! We will be back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had an amazing time at Gulf Swells and Sea shells.
This place was perfect for our family and 4 small children. There’s nothing bad I can say about it.. We really would love to return next year
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place for an extended family!
Excellent place for a party of 10! We had two families with kids ranging in age from 3-13 and two grandparents. My dad has mobility issues so he enjoyed the beach view from the deck and the short walk to the beach. The pool was great for the kids. The house was clean and roomy. The owners were very accessible by phone and got back to us immediately with questions we had. I have stayed in many places around the country and this house and location has been my favorite!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Best
Everything about this vacation was perfect. The house was spectacular and if you want a true escape, North Captiva is the perfect spot. The ultimate place to spend time with family with zero distractions. The boat ride and transportation on the island were perfect. We will return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dayna K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Total reset Vacation
This property was complete Heaven 🏝 Beach is very Shelly bring aqua shoes!! Absolutely perfect 8 days 🏝🏝
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

LeAnna H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Island Getaway
The property was what we expected and more! It was perfect for our group of eight. I especially appreciated the ample amount of bath towels, beach towels and other beach and house necessities that are not otherwise available on the island. Both the homeowner and Tortuga Properties made communication and our stay easy and enjoyable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey-Tami V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely amazing! You will love this property!
We had high expectations and the property exceeded our expectations! The location was excellent (just a short walk to the beach) with gorgeous views of the beach and evening sunsets. The house layout was perfect with a large open floorpan on the second floor that our family really enjoyed. Each bedroom had its own bathroom and the beds were all very comfortable. Our 5 kids really loved the pool, hammock, and screened in back porches! We wish we could live there year around!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori P., Rogers, AR

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
We had a wonderful time in this wonderful house! Tortuga manager and staff were very accommodating. We loved our stay at Gulf Swells and Sea Shells
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annie E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Trip
We had a wonderful time! The property is exactly as expected. Super clean and plenty of space for our 10 family members. The location to the beach was perfect. We did lots of research before selecting this property and so glad we did! Everyone was pleasant to work with and our vacation was filled with memories. We will be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Will be back!
Property beautiful as described. Island experience was amazing. Property manager leaves a lot to be desired. Very unresponsive. Will be back to North Captiva for sure, just maybe not with Tortuga Properties.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Vacation
The house was absolutely perfect for our multi-generational family vacation. Everything was so clean and all of the rooms were comfortable. The beach is right out the front door and my husband loved the fishing. There was so much natural beauty- our kids loved finding shells, spotting birds and identifying fish. The owners had some pamphlets that they used to identify each one in the evening. My dad loved using the golf cart to explore with his grand kids! The owners were very nice and helped us navigate the logistics of traveling to the island by boat and securing all of our groceries. It was intimidating at first but once we got there it was so nice to not be running to the grocery store each day! We were really able to focus on our family time. We enjoyed kayaking and golf cart rides to get ice cream! The pools both at the house and the Island Club were a great addition. I loved exploring the trails in the nature preserve. We saw tortoises, manatees, dolphins, bonnet sharks and a ray! We rented a boat for a couple days and explored some nearby islands- we would highly recommend an excursion to Cabbage Key. Be prepared to pay “Island prices” for any dining out you do- but it’s worth the treat every once in a while. We used the property management company to deliver fresh seafood one night and that was great! Next time we will probably do that more than once. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dreamy Island Vacation
This was our first time traveling to North Captiva. It was such a beautiful house. We appreciated how clean and new the house was. All of our family was able to have their own bedroom and bathroom as well. We plan on returning again soon. You will LOVE this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

keri S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection
We can't say enough about this property and it's location. It was a perfect getaway for a surprise 80th birthday party. Plenty of space, beautiful views and perfect for dinner parties. The family of Osprey's kept us entertained day and night. The peacefulness provided for a great getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rainy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful experience
Everything was great—a wonderful experience. Very clean, very bright, very close to beach with golf cart… great overall everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chet M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gulf Swells and Sea Shells
Great location and just a short walk to the beach. Plenty of space and very relaxing for everyone. We had a great time and will likely head back at some point. I personally loved how you could catch Snook from the beach right in front of the house:)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

aimee h., Fort Lauderdale

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Property
We loved the sky lights and space in this house. Great views, very beautiful spot.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Vacation!
This is a beautiful property. It was great for all ages in our group. The owners and property management company were awesome. This was our first visit to North Captiva Island but we will be back. Thank you so much for making our vacation so amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ted B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Vacation
Beautiful property, very nice for our group of 9. Nice open concept. Great views.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for family vacation!!!
Great for family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing family vacation!
Relaxing family vacation! Gulf Swells and Seashells provided us a perfect place for a relaxing family vacation. We had a pool to relax in, great views of the Gulf, and a great kitchen & dining area to enjoy meals with the family!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shaun K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Beautiful place. Very clean, well organized, all you could ask for and really helpful staff. Cool people all around. Awesome vacation, might even come back which is something we very rarely do, as we like to see new places but this island house was so great we might come back again soon. Thanks to Duncan, Lori, and co.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gulf Swells and Seashells is Perfect in Every Way!
If you are going to North Captiva Island, I highly recommend staying at Gulf Swells and Seashells! This home is newly renovated, nicely decorated and includes so many amenities! It’s a perfect size and layout and accommodated all seven of us very comfortably and within a minute walk to the beach. Our stay included everything from the comfy beds, the heated pool, a minute walk to the beach, it’s own golf cart, beach towels, washer and dryer, and even a pinball machine! The owners didn’t leave anything out and really thought of every little detail which made our stay so comfortable and enjoyable! Thank you Paul and Cindy for being so gracious and providing such a wonderful home away from home for us to enjoy. And thank you for having Laurie and Duncan from Tortuga there to take such great care of us! I didn’t want to leave and can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021