Best vacation house ! Had everything for everyone. Having the boat was definitely a huge plus ! Everything was definitely thought of in the house for every age . We all had a wonderful time and definitely want to go back !!

When you arrive you will not want to leave. Pack lightly and remember you are on an island. :) We saw dolphins daily and 4 of them came by the porch at sunset to say hello! My husband caught red fish, trout, and salt water catfish from the front porch. We were outside from sun up to sun down daily. Dave and Louise are the BEST!! They truly thought of everything. We hope to see you again soon!!!!

#1 Crescent Island Review for visit June 4 – 11, 2022 We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the house, private island and exploring the other islands and beaches. Local restaurants are great. Oysters, fish and shrimp to die for right on the water – by car or boat. Being able to park and be at the boat dock was great. Really made shore trips a breeze. The owners and staff were also very helpful. However, do not expect what the website shows or the pictures to be fully accurate. The house is currently a work in progress not a mansion on an island featured for the Rich & Famous. It has inadequate solar power, undependable generator back up (if any – none in our case) and Wi-Fi that does not support Zoom sessions or streaming. Keep in mind, if the solar and generators fail you have no power, water or AC. (happened twice during our visit for 4 – 10 hours). Inside temperatures are recommended by owners to be kept at 78 - 80 degrees (even at night). Rec Room with fold out bed does not qualify as a 5th bedroom because it has no air conditioning and is too open to the outdoors. Boat and pool are fantastic. Views are great. Kayaks and private beach are fun. We also visited beaches at Fort Myers, Sanibel light house, Captiva and North Captiva. Lots of fish around the island and the house including snook right under the dock. Seeing dolphins every day and also the occasional manatee was always fun. Bugs are a known issue in that area especially “no see ums”. Not during the day, only mornings and evenings. Bring insect repellent. I also understand after the fact, that Skin So Soft is the best repellent for No See Ums. Our family highly recommends this location as long as you understand what it is. Also keep in mind that the owners are continuously trying to repair and upgrade the property so what you find may be much improved over what we experienced.

Great place. Very unique. Top deck and outside shower are incredible. Plenty of things to watch dolphins, birds, and boats passing buy while relaxing. Highly recommend.

House was perfect for our family of 11. The boat was a huge plus used it every day. The pool is small but fine to cool off and great for the kids. Hosts are totally available and helpful. Highly recommend for a large group!

The house and island offer a wonderful adventure and vacation. There are amazing views, privacy, sun, outdoor space, and many amenities. It is a great choice for people who love kayaking, fishing, and boating. Very rare to rent a house and a boat at the same time; makes for a truly unique experience. Plenty of space for three families; we saw manatees and dolphins right off the dock. Our host Louise, and assistant Leah were welcoming, responsive, and helpful. We had a wonderful week with many new memories.

Our hosts - Louise and Dave - were extremely responsive when we had some issues on our first day and a half with the electricity, generator, and internet. As with glamping, you will have stunning nature paired with modern amenities. We saw dolphins every day (one we named “Nacho” because he had a notch in his fin) and one day we saw a shark drift by the front deck. We also saw manatees and assorted fish. It was very nice to have a boat in order to get off the island and go places. One day we boated to Captivate Island - it took about 45 minutes. Louise will strongly encourage you to download some apps to help navigate the waters and this is a good idea. Please be very aware of the tides. The water gets quite shallow at low tide. The mater bed and cabana beds were very comfortable (the only two beds our party used during our stay). There is plenty of closet and dresser drawer space. The kitchen was well stocked. We also enjoyed the kayaks that are available at the house. The two we used had back rests which is so important at our age! I didn’t expect the island to be almost completely covered in vegetation - no place to really let our little puppy dogs run free. There was even less area when the tide was in. But that was my misinterpretation of the note about pets - “perfect for pets since it is an island”. Just FYI. For us, this was a once-in-a-lifetime experience to be able to stay on our own private island. We are glad we did it and we thank Louise and Dave for sharing their property with us!

All of us had a great time and the property owners were great and very helpful. Such a fun getaway!