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.

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!

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!

Great property and excellent communication with the owner and property manager. This was our 2nd time at the property and both experiences were great.

Great property and excellent communication with the owner and property manager. This was our 2nd time at the property and both experiences were great.

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!

Our family enjoyed a great week at this home. Our 11 year old loved fishing from the dock!

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!

Our family enjoyed a great week at this home. Our 11 year old loved fishing from the dock!

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!!

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.

Beautiful property, location perfect to be one with nature. Home well cared for. Property management team responsive.

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.

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!

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!

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!

This home was beautiful!! Amazing views. We had fun fishing from pier!! Amazing master sweet.

The house was perfect and we literally never had to leave.

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!

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!

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.

Easy access from the private dock in a boat. Home setting and windows give wonderful view of the water and beach!

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!

Great location, plenty of space.