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Fantastic Island Getaway at Sunset Captiva 48

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Sun loungers, beach towels
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, toys
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    PoolPool
  • Hot Tub
    Hot TubHot Tub
  • Fireplace
    FireplaceFireplace
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen

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Captiva, FL
  • Popular LocationJensen’s Marina1 min walk
  • Popular LocationCaptiva Beach5 min walk
  • Popular LocationNorth Captiva Island Beach15 min drive
  • AirportFort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)63 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Fantastic Island Getaway at Sunset Captiva 48

THE BEST LOCATION ON CAPTIVA!
More than 30 restaurants have reopened and our unit has no damage!

Welcome to Sunset Captiva #48! Sunset Captiva #48 is an extraordinary vacation home for up to six. It is located right in the Captiva Village Center, where you’ll find it so convenient to step out for coffee or a snack, shop at the Island Store, or enjoy a meal at one of the fine restaurants! Steps from the world famous Mucky Duck, where you can enjoy the best sunsets and live music on the island! Both the beach and bay are an easy stroll, all within the Sunset Captiva community.

#48 is located on a cul-de-sac at the very end of Oster Court. The home feels secluded: nearly hidden in a thriving tropical forest and garden. Within the wall of greenery is a private lawn area with outdoor seating including a picnic table, with a separate staircase up to the rear lanai. Also on the ground level you'll find an outdoor shower and sand-rinse, plus a shell sorting bench for after your beach forays. There are 2 bikes for your use, along with a collection of beach supplies: umbrellas, chairs, toys, a beach cart, and more. Please note we provide these items for the convenience of our guests-we cannot guarantee their condition or functionality. Guests and environmental conditions are very tough on these items. If you require top notch/brand new items there are local rental companies to provide them.

The main-level screened lanai is a great gathering place and has an outdoor dining table, and cushioned seating for five with new furniture.

The upper level sundeck faces east to catch the morning and midday sunshine while enjoying some afternoon shade. One end has two loungers and a table, while the other end has two wicker chairs, a table, and a storage chest. This sundeck is accessible through either bedroom suite, and is exceptionally private - perfect for morning coffee or sunbathing.

The living room has a sectional with chaise, and a chair with ottoman - all facing the fireplace and HDTV with 200+ channels and a 3D BluRay / DVD player (fireplace is not functional). Adjoining is the dining room with seating for six, and a bar with cabinets, stemware, and wine supplies.

The kitchen is stocked with utensils: if you have it at home, its probably here too (including a Keurig coffee maker). The refrigerator / freezer offers filtered water and ice. The appliances have recently been replaced and the countertops are new quartz. The laundry room has full size washer / dryer, and a large library of DVDs for old school movie nights. Also on the main level is a guest half bath (powder room).

#48 is set up to be a family-friendly home, and kids are most welcome (but pets are not).
***Queen sized air mattress available upon advanced request.

Upstairs are two bedroom suites plus a sleeping nook with built in bunk beds. The master suite has a new king bed and mattress topper, a full-size dresser with mirror, a TV hutch with additional drawers and an HDTV. You can watch the sunset from the master bed, though we recommend witnessing it from the beach! The extra-wide bathroom vanity has plenty of surface area. Opposite the vanity is a full closet with two gliding mirrored doors. Through a pocket door is the separate chamber with toilet and shower, plus linen closet. The spa-like shower stall is double size and features four body spray heads in addition to the rain shower head. Continuing on is a door opening onto the upper-level sundeck.

The guest suite has two twin beds, a full-size dresser plus a tall chest of drawers, an HDTV and DVD player, and another door to the sundeck. There is a full closet plus a linen closet. The bathroom has a two-sink vanity and a separate toilet / shower chamber with tub.

A short walk from the unit and within Sunset Captiva you will find 3 large gas grills, 2 tennis/pickle ball courts, and the pool - all available for guest use at no charge (subject to availability and maintenance). Also within Sunset Captiva you will find a dock with slips on an as available basis.

Steps from the unit is YOLO - the perfect place to rent anything else you would like to enjoy during your vacation - including golf carts, wave runners, and sailboats!

Property manager

Kim Cook and Ryan Dibble

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Shared/communal pool
  • Fence around the pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Blender
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Video library
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished lanai
  • Gas grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Tennis on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Birdwatching 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

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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

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

Fantastic Island Getaway at Sunset Captiva 48 Captiva

About the neighborhood

Captiva

Located in Captiva, this vacation home is by the sea. Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum and Sanibel Historical Museum and Village are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Jensen’s Marina and McCarthy's Marina. Traveling with kids? Consider Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation and Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Jensen’s Marina - 1 min walk
  • Captiva Chapel By the Sea - 2 min walk
  • McCarthy's Marina - 3 min walk
  • Captiva Beach - 5 min walk
  • North Captiva Island Beach - 15 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mucky Duck - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Old Captiva House - ‬19 min walk
  • Mango's
  • ‪Doc Ford's Rum Bar and Grille - Captiva Island - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Fantastic Island Getaway at Sunset Captiva 48 have a pool?

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

Is Fantastic Island Getaway at Sunset Captiva 48 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fantastic Island Getaway at Sunset Captiva 48?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fantastic Island Getaway at Sunset Captiva 48?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fantastic Island Getaway at Sunset Captiva 48 located?

This family-friendly Captiva vacation home is located by the sea, just steps from Jensen’s Marina and Captiva Chapel By the Sea. J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge and Jungle Drums are also within 5 minutes.

Fantastic Island Getaway at Sunset Captiva 48 Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nealey

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Island neighborhood
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Glen V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good beach condo
Pretty much standard beach condo. Had a small issue and owner was very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Stephanie W., Lexington, Ky

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property
House was in a great location- close enough to walk to store, restaurants, Marina. Neighborhood was lovely with a pool and private beach access. Rental included everything we needed! Beach gear, books, games and movies included. We rented a golf cart and that worked out great but bikes were available as well. The house is decorated nicely with beach feel. Loved the screened porch for reading in the evening. Host was always available by message and responded promptly and willing to solve any issues/questions before and during the rental. Overall a wonderful host and stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monroe J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Greathouse, awesome location
Everything was fantastic, except a couple of minor items regarding how to check in, and who to contact if you have any questions. There are some errors on the listing regarding these two items, which I called to the attention of the owner which she said she would fix. The sliding doors to both of the bathrooms were kinda noisy. Rent this home is in an ideal location, it has everything you need to enjoy the pool and the beach and all of Captiva has to offer. It is for bicycles which is a big plus!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nealey G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a family
This property owner went above and beyond for my family. The home is cozy and truly felt like a home away from home. The location is close to everything on the Island and my older children could come and go without me worrying about them. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philip C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sunset Captiva
Property as described and good communication with owners
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marie E., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Special Captiva House
Beautiful home in lovely neighborhood, steps from the beach and restaurants. Can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Pam D.

Disliked: Cleanliness
House needs updating
Nice location & good size, but did not warrant the price & fees we paid compared to other Sunset Captiva houses; we booked late. This house is in need of a deep clean, paint &. new main level flooring. Grout pulled up when we swept the floors. Grimy light switches (I washed some just to feel cleaner when cooking), dirty shag rug (brown but supposed to be white!), kitchen baseboard pulled away from wall, caulk coming up in the master shower, etc. Closets had peeling paint, rusted door rails & smelled musty. The master bathroom has a pocket door on old metal rails that will wake up anyone sleeping if you use the bathroom at night. We will come back to Sunset Captiva because of the proximity to beach & restaurants, but have chosen another house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Captiva Home
This place was perfect for our family, so much space to spread out and super close to anything you want (food, shopping, beach, bay). Inside the home we had everything thing we needed for a entertaining (kitchen stocked with all you need for cooking, DVDs, beach equipment, bikes) And a beautiful relaxing lanai. We could also, watch the sunrise and sunset everyday within in a few steps of this property. We loved this place!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Douglas w., Superior WI

Liked: Cleanliness
5 star property 5 star destination
Property owner was so wonderful to communicate with from the beginning to even after leaving Property so close to everything 2-5 min walk to best beach to 5 restaurants and marinas and 1 min walk to pool Property is 5 star felt like a Ritz Carlton The decor had that beach feel to it The screen porch was wonderful to hang out in the morning or in the evening- great breeze and even a TV on the porch The master bedroom had a 5 star mattress
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stacee S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Family Trip
Had a wonderful stay at this property. Everything went really well and house was very comfortable. Kim was a terrific host and answered any questions I had. I would definitely recommend staying at this property
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

4/10 Poor

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unit in need of updates
The unit is quite dated. For example, all of the appliances need to be updated, particularly the fridge which has a large sticker-type wear stain on the front and a completely broken vegetable bin. For the price being charged for the unit, it's also time to switch out the formica countertops. Even the collection of some 100+ DVDs shows the age of the unit. My wife was particularly displeased with the cable, which only carried the local stations and a handful of others. Also, in the master bath, the faucet was basically inoperable, with it not being properly attached, and the cold handle not really working at all. There is also no pantry, nor even space to put groceries, which we found to me a significant inconvenience. We did like the lanai, except the for TV which is on it, which we couldn't turn on. The unit is also in need of some basic TLC, some painting, changing of light bulbs which were burnt out (with no replacements), replacing spent remote batteries (again no replacements), etc. We do like Sunset Captiva and have stayed in units there a number of times.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
House was tastefully decorated and in an amazing location. Definitely go back again and again!!

8/10 Good

Lynette B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Island Get Away
We would return. There is road noise that may bother some. Location is great for walking to restaurants and shops. The complex is well taken care of with nice pool, tennis courts and great boardwalk to beach. Unit kitchen is well stocked with what you would ever need but furniture etc is starting to show its age. Overall not disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and stay!
This is a very comfortable vacation home, and the Sunset Captiva development is a great location. We loved Captiva, and we loved this vrbo.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Jeff S.

Captiva #48 Oster
Neighborhood is a perfect location. Our particular spot backed up to the main road & a business with a loud generator. I would probably pick another unit in the same neighborhood next time. This unit could use a little love, specifically a few tiles in the main floor were broken and near lifting out of the floor. The shower in the master bedroom held water. One of the wooden steps to the front door was also loose. Overall, we enjoyed our stay. It was also helpful that there were bikes, umbrellas, chairs, cooler for the beach.