Sanderella- Ocean Front Vacation Home w/ Large Private Beach
House in North Captiva Island, FL
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this house rental
Escape to Sanderella, North Captiva's most family-fun oriented rental with the best unobstructed views of the water and surrounding islands. A beautiful sandy, private beach will be just a few steps out your front door.
This stunning 4 bedroom and 3 bath waterfront home has direct water views from the entire living area, and the top-level master suite offers its own private patio/ sun porch facing the sea. Enjoy watching pods of dolphins play right from your balcony or the private beach. Try fishing from the dock - it's one of the best fishing spots on the island. Explore miles of Gulf beaches with excellent shelling, discover every facet of this quaint tropical island, and wander the hiking/biking trails of North Captiva's Wildlife Sanctuary. Access to the Island Club resort amenities with poolside dining & pool bar, tennis, kayaks, bicycles, and club pools are al included. Management team provides complementary golf cart for your stay. Home is equipped with 3 outdoor security cameras.
This stunning 4 bedroom and 3 bath waterfront home has direct water views from the entire living area, and the top-level master suite offers its own private patio/ sun porch facing the sea. Enjoy watching pods of dolphins play right from your balcony or the private beach. Try fishing from the dock - it's one of the best fishing spots on the island. Explore miles of Gulf beaches with excellent shelling, discover every facet of this quaint tropical island, and wander the hiking/biking trails of North Captiva's Wildlife Sanctuary. Access to the Island Club resort amenities with poolside dining & pool bar, tennis, kayaks, bicycles, and club pools are al included. Management team provides complementary golf cart for your stay. Home is equipped with 3 outdoor security cameras.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of North Captiva Island, FL
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
We had a great time. The home was beautiful. Management was super helpful with everything. We will definitely stay here again!
10.0 / 10.0
I rented this house to spend a few days fishing with my son for his 16th birthday. Then we had a couple of good friends join us mid-week. This place was perfect and we all had an absolute blast. There was outstanding fishing just outside the door but when we wanted to hit the boat it was ready and waiting at the private dock.
The house was clean and in great shape. Everything we needed was there. The property manager was easy to communicate with and the owner seemed like she genuinely cared about our experience.
I’m usually ready to come home but could have easily stayed at Sanderella another week.
10.0 / 10.0
We loved the location and layout of the house. The dock was great to have to enable our fishing and boat tours throughout the week.
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing trip. Beautiful home. Perfect location.
I could go on and on about how great this island and specifically this home was for our group!
10.0 / 10.0
The house was great and in a near perfect location.
Golf cart situation not the best but understandable considering havoc caused by Ian.
Fridge did not produce ice but there is ice conveniently located on the island.
Fishing dock was a big hit and grandkids enjoyed playing in the sand.
Internet is fickle, again likely a Ian thing.
Depending on family schedules we may try to book again for 2025.
10.0 / 10.0
Everything was perfect
10.0 / 10.0
The home was as advertised, with plenty of amenities, games, utensils etc. Fishing gear was used from the dock, much appreciated. Service from Tortuga properties was responsive, very quick and helpful. We sent a list of minor repairs that should have been completed prior to our arrival. None were critical, and probably not previously reported. Biggest issue was availability of a golf cart; it’s under repair, and Danny at Tortuga was very helpful in arranging rentals. Access to the pool and cafe was a bonus. Only one additional restaurant was open, with limited reservation space. Hopefully others will open soon. Overall5 stars!
10.0 / 10.0
Fantastic location. Comfortable beds. Incredible views. Great dock for fishing or watching dolphins. My favorite house on the island.
8.0 / 10.0
The island and home are beautiful! The property managers are helpful. You can swim or fish right outside the front door. Having only golf carts on the island made it possible for our boys to explore without having to worry. We enjoyed the beaches , fishing, and kayaks. The only complaint is the property needs a better golf cart. First timers (like us) need to do their research and plan ahead for food, drinks, and ice.
8.0 / 10.0
House and location are great. Golf cart situation was bad. The house cart worked for 1 day and I also rented a 2nd golf cart for our crew. We were never able to keep 2 carts going and at certain times we didn’t have any. I would not have spent the extra money on a 2nd golf cart if I knew I would never had it. Would like to see a refund of that money. Outside of that it was a great stay.
10.0 / 10.0
Exceeded our expectations!
My family has been visiting North Captiva for many years and we've stayed in a variety of locations. Everyone remarked on how nice this house is. It is open and airy, lots of room, great kitchen. It even has a reverse osmosis unit which was great for drinking water. The location is private for the island, very little golf cart traffic near it and the view of Pine Island Sound is fabulous. We enjoyed fishing off of the dock and hanging out on the beach. Laurie was very responsive and helpful. I would definitely recommend!
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful Week!
Great property and excellent communication with the owner and property manager. This was our 2nd time at the property and both experiences were great.
10.0 / 10.0
DREAM VACATION
Can't say enough about the magic we experienced at Beach Bay Escape! The private beach and dock was the perfect escape for our family. Every day was the same - wake up, hunt for crabs/seashells/star fish, eat breakfast in the glorious kitchen, ride the golf carts to the manatees, come home for lunch/naps on the beach, fish, make dinner, cart to get ice cream...we cannot wait to go back!
8.0 / 10.0
Lovely home with a great location
The house has a gorgeous view and a great location! The only sour note to our stay was The golf cart-it did not work and the property managers (because of spring break) did not have another to swap out. We had to walk everywhere for the first three days. We got our steps in!
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful location and home
Our family enjoyed a great week at this home. Our 11 year old loved fishing from the dock!
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful Home and Location
We chose this home for the layout (perfect for 2-3 couples or a family), loveliness of the home, and location (next to the water with fabulous view). The photos capture the beauty we experienced! Waking up to the sound of the waves and gorgeous sunrise was exactly what we all needed to relax and recharge. Britt, the owner, and Tortuga Properties were excellent to work with and very responsive. We found everything we needed and the golf cart helped us get to every area of the island.
We met friendly people everywhere we went. Island Girl water taxi easily loaded all of our groceries, alcohol, and luggage. Emmy Girl Charters took us to Cabbage Key for lunch and sightseeing, Emily was fun and knowledgeable. The two pools at the North Captiva Island Club were well maintained and perfect for an afternoon of relaxation.
There is no true grocery store on island so make sure you bring enough food for the week. There are 4 restaurants but if the weather is bad employees can’t make it to the island and restaurants stay closed.
Best of all we felt like we were in the Caribbean, not in Florida. A direct 3 hour flight from Colorado to Tampa and a 2 hr drive south to Pine Island to catch the water taxi. Great vacation!!
10.0 / 10.0
Most relaxing Christmas vacation!
From the time we selected this house, everything was smooth - the instant communication from the owner, the payment process, and the property management, Tortuga Properties. They have an excellent setup in place that helps you be 100% prepared for your arrival, as well as during your stay and departure. I used their recommendations for shuttle service from the airport and ferry service to the island - lots of moving parts, but not one issue, to or from! Even if you stay in a different house on the island, make sure it’s managed by Tortuga - they are awesome!
The house is fabulous! Breathtaking views from every room. Just as a beach house should be - comfortable and welcoming. It’s truly a place where you can just relax, stare at the water and enjoy peace. The shared dock was my husband’s favorite place, he fished every day and spent hours out there finally escaping from his busy career. My three teenage daughters enjoyed laying in the sun, finding shells and of course, taking a million selfies.
The house is very well stocked with everything needed in the kitchen. I didn’t cook much, but when I did it was easy to find what I needed. We had one day of weather bad enough that the ferry couldn’t get to the island, which means the restaurants on the island are closed because all employees come from the mainland in the ferry. So, be prepared.
I highly recommend this house, the island and Tortuga Properties.
10.0 / 10.0
Family Fun
Beautiful property, location perfect to be one with nature. Home well cared for. Property management team responsive.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfection
Great location. Well maintained. Beautiful views. Easy check-in. This was our second stay at the house, and I hope there will be many more.
10.0 / 10.0
AMAZING
All I can say is WOW. The house is absolutely beautiful and the location is amazing. Waking up in the upstairs master to the sun rising and dolphins playing is unforgettable. Literally every window in the house (there's a lot) has an amazing view. The house is very kid friendly, we didn't have to worry about our 3 and 4 year old getting into anything that they shouldn't or breaking something! We have only been back home for one day and we are already mapping out our next stay at this awesome house. It truly is one of the nicest homes I saw on the island.
Oh and if there is a fisherman or 2 in your family, the dock is loaded with snook!
10.0 / 10.0
Tropical Oasis
The house is absolutely stunning, inside and out! The pictures don't do it justice! I'd never been to an island like this, so naturally I had some questions and concerns. The home owner was amazing from start to finish! She addressed all of the concerns and answed all of my questions... Honestly, I couldn't ask for a better host! Cooking is a passion of mine, and the kitchen was absolutely perfect... Counter space for days!! I left some cooking items that I hope the next guests will enjoy... A stainless steel wok for the grill along with a stainless steel grill tray... Make sure you add charcoal to your shopping list! Fresh caught grilled fish on a charcoal grill is amazing!! The keurig coffee maker and ninja blender were a huge hit with my teenage daughter, carmel coffee frapees and fruit smoothies! The private dock was a favorite of my 12 yr old son... He caught a ton of fish from it. My favorite space was the massive master suite! The entire upstairs! The balcony was where I enjoyed my caffeine and watched the sun rise... I can't imagine a better view! My kids on the other hand weren't as impressed, especially when I woke them up at 6:30 to watch it with me! Haha... The island club pools were fantastic and not as crowded as I thought. Several times we had the pool to ourselves. I would recommend this house and this island to anyone looking for a laid back family oriented trip! The sand roads and not having cars on the island is a huge plus! Getting around by golf cart was an experience we won't forget!
10.0 / 10.0
Great family vacation
This home was beautiful!! Amazing views. We had fun fishing from pier!! Amazing master sweet.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect vacation
The house was perfect and we literally never had to leave.
10.0 / 10.0
Escape to Paradise
Thank you so much for sharing your gorgeous home in North Captiva with our Family! It has been a rough 2 years without a vacation due to the pandemic. We wanted to find an escape in the United States to get away for the week and this was perfect! In all the years that we have traveled, we have never visited the gulf coast of Florida. We rented a boat from Four winds Marina (the house has 2 private boat docks) which eliminated the ferry ride. There were many islands and places that we wanted to explore while we were there so this was a perfect option for us. Gorgeous views from every floor and the house is just stunning!
While the Island has a club with tennis courts and pools we are not all that good at sitting still. My favorite place to visit was Coya Costa ( the next island up) with miles of beaches to walk and look for sea shell treasures. I am happy that we did not rent a home on Captiva or Sanibel after exploring them by boat. While they are also gorgeous islands, they are much more populated and busy. ( just not our thing) North Captiva is quiet and relaxing without cars, big hotels and a ton of people. There are just a few restaurants on the Island however they are very expensive. Apparently there is a new 20% gratuity island tax even if you don't eat in. We ordered plenty of food for the house so this was not a big deal but one lunch out for 4 people cost $175.00. Anytime that we needed extra supplies, they were delivered to us via instacart the next day. My advice to anyone visiting, unless you do not mind the cost of eating out, is to plan meals before you go and bring the spices that you need. While the house does provide basic salt pepper and a few other spices, if you are planning meals and need something special pack it in your luggage. I had planned out 5 meals and ordered supplies ahead of time which made life much easier. We wanted to have fish tacos one night and we ordered fresh fish right on the island. It was fantastic! I needed certain spices for this recipe and packed them before we left. The trip just takes some preplanning as far as food is concerned. There is a grill but it is not a gas grill. You will need to add charcoal to your grocery list if you plan on grilling.
I love to snorkel so my only complaint is this is not a great place for this. The water is just not that clear to see the fish. The dolphins were gorgeous to watch from the house but there are A LOT of sharks as well.
Great trip overall! Thank you!
10.0 / 10.0
Paradise
This house was fantastic. Plenty of room. Plenty of space. Right on the beach. Dock for fishing. We had a lovely stay and will definitely come back! TORTUGA property management was amazing service from picking us up on the runway at arrival and taking us back for departure, to delivering our food order and even brought some laundry detergent mid-week. Thank you!
10.0 / 10.0
Incredible
This house and location is incredible! Such a luxurious stay with amazing views. A quiet location it felt like our own resort. I’m so glad this peaceful spot was available to rent.
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing!
This house is beautiful, the location is amazing and being able to fish off the dock was very fun! We can’t wait to go back; we would definitely stay here again!
10.0 / 10.0
Can we stay forever ?
This is our 2nd time on the island and definitely an upgrade in our lodging for the same price point. The house is in arguably the best location on the island. The kitchen is well appointed, the views are incredible, and the house is very nice, clean, and comfortable . We saw dolphins from the dock daily, and the kids loved looking for shells on the beach out front.
Duncan from Tortuga property management was waiting for us on arrival. He carried our bags to/from the boat & golf cart, up the stairs, and into our house. Tortuga offers several amenities that we did not have at the last house we stayed at. So, there were fresh crab cakes and mojitos waiting in our kitchen when we arrived. There is literally nothing better than that!
We were excited to have access to the club with the house rental and used the bikes and kayaks many days of our stay. All in all, I never wanted to leave. We will be back!
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect Property for our family
This house fit our family of 5 perfectly. The view and location was perfect. The house had everything we needed and was beautiful. We greatly enjoyed the island and all it had to offer. We did go through 4 golf carts (not the owners fault) and our 4th cart had a flat tire everyday, we kept a pump in the cart when we broke down. This is probably just the nature of being on the island and the carts get old and little service attention. This was not a concern, it was great being “secluded” and seeing no cars or paved roads. We thank the owner of this property very much and would highly recommend this place to anyone, we will def be back!
8.0 / 10.0
North Captiva
The home is beautiful. The location was excellent. It is a beautiful home with great views. We had a great time with the whole family. The only negative was with the company that handles the arrival and golf carts. I will chalk that up to covid and the lack of enough help. I would definitely go back and definitely rent the same home.
10.0 / 10.0
Great location
Easy access from the private dock in a boat. Home setting and windows give wonderful view of the water and beach!
8.0 / 10.0
A little slice of heaven
My overall impression of this property after staying 1 week is " A little slice of heaven." I want to write a concise and honest review so that when you show up, your expectations are met. Realize that North Captiva Island is a BRIDGELESS Island. This was not clear to us at first, but because we are from Florida, we thought to ask. You need to hire a captain or take a ferry over to the house. The house has a private dock shared with the house next door (even though many boaters do not realize it is a private dock). The check in process did not go very smooth, but I think that is because the property managers are new to the business as well as the island. Once you begin to work with the property managers, you will realize how accommodating they truly try to be. The owners are wonderful to chat with, they are very understanding and accommodating. The house feels like a home, once we became situated and understood the Island and how to get groceries, we could have stayed there for a month! I hope this review helps. Pack your patience, get on Island time and ask many questions before you go so that you can enjoy your stay. The only thing I would request from the owners is a KUERIG because it is much easier to transport pods of teas, coffee and hot cocoa over to the island. The house is very comfortable for a family of 6. The master is extremely spacious and so is the twin bedroom. We hope to make this an annual get away!
8.0 / 10.0
Great house
Great location, plenty of space.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in North Captiva Island?
The average price for a rental in North Captiva Island is $1,221 per night. This rental is $210 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Sanderella- Ocean Front Vacation Home w/ Large Private Beach . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Sanderella- Ocean Front Vacation Home w/ Large Private Beach . Enjoy the water!
Is Sanderella- Ocean Front Vacation Home w/ Large Private Beach pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Sanderella- Ocean Front Vacation Home w/ Large Private Beach ?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and laundry.
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