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By The Sea 3 Bedroom / 2 Bath House

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A heated pool
Aerial view
DVD player
Beach
Property grounds

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

By The Sea 3 Bedroom / 2 Bath House

Located very near the beach in Captiva’s Village, breezy porches offer a serene place to relax with a book or dine al fresco. Custom design elements and architectural enhancements add interesting detail to every room.

Spend your days on the beach, then walk to the Mucky Duck for live music, a sunset drink, or dinner in Captiva. Rent a boat at the Marina or arrange a guided fishing expedition. Sanibel is just a short drive away, with its shops, restaurants, bike paths, and amazing shelling. Enjoy the Ding Darling Wildlife Preserve, where you can sea kayak through mangrove islands and view rare birds and other wildlife. Much of Sanibel/Captiva is a wildlife preserve; this paradise is yours to explore.

By The Sea is the perfect vacation home for active families, reunions of friends, or a quiet getaway. Especially suited to guests who will appreciate the unique décor and attention to detail. Visitors will enjoy the relaxed pace, and low-key style of Captiva. The soft sands and warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico are less than 1 block away. Walk to McCarthy’s or Jensen Marina, where you can arrange cruises in the Gulf of Mexico, wildlife viewing, dolphin watching trips, and deep-sea fishing. Beautiful sunsets are only steps from your door – the highlight of each great day and the beginning of a peaceful Captiva evening.

Private, non-smoking vacation home one block from the beach
3 bedrooms  (two queens, two twins), 2 full bath
Occupancy  6 persons
Private heated pool and spa, grill
Full Kitchen, Refrigerator, Coffee Maker, Keurig, Toaster, Cookware
Central Air / Heat, Linens / Beach Towels, Washer & Dryer, High-Speed Internet
Pets Sorry, no pets are permitted
Beach items such as chairs and umbrellas are provided
Chapin Lane, Village, Walk to Beach, Close to Shops

Minimum Stay   One week (Saturday to Saturday)
All reservations/cancellations are subject to the terms and conditions (policies) of the American Realty Rental Agreement once the reservation is booked thru 3rd party platforms.

Policies include, but are not limited, to a 4% credit card / debit card convenience fee and  $255.00 cancellation fee (plus applicable tax).You may cancel your reservation up to 120 days before arrival and your payments(excluding the reservation fee and applicable tax) will be refunded. After this date, no cancellations are allowed and no refunds will be made.

Property manager

American Realty of Captiva

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels
  • DVD player

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

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 not indicated whether 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

Property is also known as

By The Sea 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath House
By The Sea 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath House Captiva
By The Sea 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath House Private vacation home
2485-160794

About the neighborhood

Map
Captiva, Florida

What's nearby

  • Captiva Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Jensen’s Marina - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
  • McCarthy's Marina - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Turner Beach - 8 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Bowman's Beach - 10 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mucky Duck - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Green Flash - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪RC Otter's Island Eats - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Crow’s Nest Steakhouse - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does By The Sea 3 Bedroom / 2 Bath House have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is By The Sea 3 Bedroom / 2 Bath House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at By The Sea 3 Bedroom / 2 Bath House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at By The Sea 3 Bedroom / 2 Bath House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is By The Sea 3 Bedroom / 2 Bath House located?

Situated in Captiva, this vacation home is steps from Captiva Beach and Captiva Chapel By the Sea. Jensen’s Marina and Jungle Drums are also within 5 minutes.

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By The Sea 3 Bedroom / 2 Bath House Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Great location on Captiva

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House is close to the beach, dining, & activities. In a quiet neighborhood. House could use some TLC.Not a good House for small children - too much breakable stuff to touch. Management Co. Was very responsive and professional.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
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2/10 Terrible

Tom G.

By The Sea

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have been vacationing at Captiva since 2002 and this was the worst rental experience we have had. When we arrived on Saturday evening we opened the lock box for the front door and there were no keys in it. I called the maintenance number and was given the emergency number. I spoke with him and he told us to try the door to the right. Luckily, this door was not locked so we were able to get in.We noticed that the front outer door was extremely hard to open that evening and on Sunday, and in fact we had to leave it open or else we would not be able to get in. You had to have someone inside hold the door on the bottom with their foot and give it a lot of pressure from the inside. On Sunday when I took a shower in the Master Bathroom the tub would not drain so your shower was in ankle deep water. I called the emergency maintenance man and he said he would have someone out first thing Monday. No one showed on Monday, so I called again Monday afternoon and left a message. On Tuesday, I went to the rental office at 9 and they weren't open, I went again at 10 and no one was there. I went at lunch time and luckily someone was there. He was very surprised that no one had come out but he said he would have someone over there in an hour. A very nice maintenance man did come out and he spent quite a bit of time fixing the front door. He had to place new brackets for the door in the floor. He also was able to get the shower to drain. On Wednesday we noticed that the pool was extremely hot to the point it could not be used. I called maintenance again and he said he would have someone stop by before 5. No one ever did. The sink in the Master bathroom became clogged on Wednesday night into Thursday morning. I went back over to the Rental Office and told the person about what was going on. She said they were down a maintenance person and she would do what she could do about the sink and the pool.
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4/10 Poor

Nathan M.

Not our favorite - pretty disappointed

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Place seemed fine enough if you are looking for 'rustic, wornout' beach house vibe but did have some major issues:- Internet did not work most of the week. Disrupted our vacation multiple times for maintenance and then Xfinity to come fix- Oven did not work. Disrupted our vacation to have maintenance come do exact same thing I did to try to fix, then they had to replace with brand new oven- One of our kids had a reaction to something in one of the bedrooms (coughing, sneezing, congested) and had to move rooms- Washing machine kept getting stuck midcycle - at one point we had to hand rinse our clothes. Unless they have replaced it, recommend do not use it
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10/10 Excellent

heaven m.

Outstanding in every way

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is hands down our favorite stay from years of visiting sanibel and captiva. The home is thoughtfully appointed and decorated. Super comfortable beds and great hang out space outdoors. We loved it. American realty was great and very responsive. We will book with them again soon.
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8/10 Good

A guest from purcellville, virginia

Was great inside, but outside had construction of the pool.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: What started out poorly, turned out well thanks to American Realty! We arrived for out 2 week stay and notice the entire underside of the house was blocked off due to pool construction. We had lots of paddle boards and beach gear with us, so what were we supposed to do? A little notice would have been nice. Anyway, after talking with American Realty, they made sure we were taken care of. They made sure no construction would take place for the next 2 weeks and allowed us to use what we could for storage on the underside of the house! Very professional and courteous people. There was also some minor master bath sink issues they took care of asap!
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8/10 Good

Richard H.

Great location and sitting area and porches

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location and comfortable sitting areas. Plumbing and air and heating system and stairs needs improvements
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Great location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Nice place and would stay there again.The heating system was loud and plumbing needs work.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

vincent m.

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

Perfect

Loved it all , location , decor , amenities. Beautiful weather didn’t hurt either. Definitely will be back !
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Devin Z.

Great house!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved our stay at By The Sea. You can walk to all the main attractions and most restaurants. It's about a thirty second walk to the beach. We went for my boyfriend's 40th birthday and the house was perfect for just the two of us. It was clean and homey. We really wanted somewhere quiet and laid back and we got it. We would stay here again!

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F.

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

Charming house and place

The house was great. Clean and well equipped. A block from the beach. Loved the screen porch. We would go back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

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

A wonderful two weeks.

My wife, son and his girlfriend stayed here for two weeks. It's a great location - close to the beach and close to the restaurants and shops in town - easy walking distance to both. And yet the neighborhood itself is very quiet. The house was adequately equipped with cleaning supplies when we arrived and clean. And the interior decorating is very cool. The house is ideal for a family with two small kids. If you had more kids or guests it might be a little tight as the other people would have to sleep on the pull out couch which is not ideal. Overall it is a great place. I would definitely stay here again next time we go.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2021
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10/10 Excellent

mark s.

Excellent Jan week-long stay on Captiva/Sanibel

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: In Captiva Jan 19-26, '21, our first.. Did not book thru VRBO. Had a great time. House as nice as in photos. Older, in decent shape, only a couple of minor maintenance issues. $180 cleaning fee on par with other places. Total came to $522/D. Expect 2 weeks to get dam dep back. Clean, cute, cosy decor which we all really enjoyed. Appreciated the fact that owner is thoughtful about guests (unlike many other VRBO-type rentals), there were adequate amenities, plenty of towels, extra sheets, blankets (it was chilly at night). Room to park multiple vehicles. Had an outdoor shower to get the salt off (too chilly to get in the water on this trip). New outdoor grill. Only 2 blocks from beach and small village center with a few nice, casual restaurants and coffee shops. Maintenance company seems responsive -coffee pot leaked, we had a new one later that day. Sunset dinner at the Mucky Duck on ocean is popular for great view. If you want to sit outdoors at sunset make a reservation, even during the week. Most activities are on Sanibel. 1/2 day fishing (Capt Colin Carpenter, highly recommend,.) Was slow but we caught enough for dinner. He worked hard moving us around. Dolphins with baby followed boat was delightful distraction from fish only biting so-so, great photo op! Unlike Keys, only place on Sanibel-Captiva that will prepare catch is Lazy Flamingo. Casual jeans place, did a great job, not too pricey. Spent time in Ding Darling National Wildlife refuge. Should have been on bikes rather than in car. Spend a few hours kayaking Tarpon Bay and mangroves (used Tarpon Bay Explores. A little pricey but they made it easy, plus we learned that kayaks can only be brought into Federal lands by private citizens, not outfitters, and since they are next to preserve it was easy to rent from them and paddle in.) Spent several hours hiking Bailey's Tract, spotting alligators, birds, turtles. Should have biked more. Explored Pine Island - not worth the trip.

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

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

Beautiful house close to beach

I recently stayed at this property with my husband and two small children and the house was perfect. It is really a beautiful and fun place to stay in a great location only a very short walk from the beach and restaurants/shops. The house was private and the closest beach never crowded.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020