Title: BEACHFRONT, HEATED POOL, KAYAKS/SUP, LANAI W/ GULF VIEWS, 85' DOCK, 2 GOLF CARTS Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # BEACHFRONT, HEATED POOL, KAYAKS/SUP, LANAI W/ GULF VIEWS, 85' DOCK, 2 GOLF CARTS Family fun on the beach ## Photo gallery for BEACHFRONT, HEATED POOL, KAYAKS/SUP, LANAI W/ GULF VIEWS, 85' DOCK, 2 GOLF CARTS ![On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels - BEACHFRONT, HEATED POOL, KAYAKS/SUP, LANAI W/ GULF VIEWS, 85' DOCK, 2 GOLF CARTS (Captiva)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32430000/32420100/32420023/e91d5522.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, ping pong, books - BEACHFRONT, HEATED POOL, KAYAKS/SUP, LANAI W/ GULF VIEWS, 85' DOCK, 2 GOLF CARTS (Captiva)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32430000/32420100/32420023/b5a31d14.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - BEACHFRONT, HEATED POOL, KAYAKS/SUP, LANAI W/ GULF VIEWS, 85' DOCK, 2 GOLF CARTS (Captiva)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32430000/32420100/32420023/b1d2cb04.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - BEACHFRONT, HEATED POOL, KAYAKS/SUP, LANAI W/ GULF VIEWS, 85' DOCK, 2 GOLF CARTS (Captiva)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32430000/32420100/32420023/a0ad28e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - BEACHFRONT, HEATED POOL, KAYAKS/SUP, LANAI W/ GULF VIEWS, 85' DOCK, 2 GOLF CARTS (Captiva)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32430000/32420100/32420023/78a8e95f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Welcome to Gulf Dreams on-the-beach, a secluded beach house with 75 feet of private white sand Gulf beach. Unwind in the heated swimming pool and pool-side gazebo, surrounded by lush tropical vegetation or enjoy expansive views of the Gulf from one of two large screened-in lanais. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 123600 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Beach view - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### BEACHFRONT, HEATED POOL, KAYAKS/SUP, LANAI W/ GULF VIEWS, 85' DOCK, 2 GOLF CARTS \* ALWAYS CLEANED AND SANITIZED BY A PROFESSIONAL CLEANING SERVICE!! Welcome to North Captiva Island, a private, bridge-less island accessible only by boat. North Captiva was separated from Captiva Island by a hurricane in 1921 which created Red Fish Pass. The lack of a bridge made development of North Captiva difficult and has resulted in an "Island Paradise", with a feel similar to Florida in the 1940's. North Captiva is noted for uncrowded, un-restored beaches with excellent shelling. The south two-thirds of the Island is a state wildlife area, while the north one-third is lightly developed with homes. "Island Time" is observed once you step off the boat onto the island! Please do not miss Gulf Dreams' drone video. You can access it in our pictures. Many of our pictures are reproductions of comments and drawings Gulf Dreams' guests have left in our Guest Book. IMAGINE... a beach vacation at a house that’s like your very own luxury beach resort called Gulf Dreams on-the-beach. The deed to this beach house states that the property’s west boundary is the Gulf of Mexico. The house has 75 feet of private, white sand Gulf beach for your pleasure, easily accessed by the only private, elevated walkway on the island. IMAGINE... keeping your own or rented boat at Gulf Dreams on-the-beach’s private 85-foot dock (lot is fenced with private, locked entrance, 28 ft boat or smaller only) on a private canal located 1,000-feet east of Gulf Dream's beach house. This dock can also be used for fishing. You will be greeted upon your arrival on North Captiva by Gulf Dream's manager. Our manager will transport you and your luggage and groceries to Gulf Dreams (unless you requested the kitchen be pre-stocked), will familiarize you with Gulf Dreams amenities, as well as the island, and will be a phone call away during your stay to meet your needs. IMAGINE... a secluded beach house four stories tall accessed by a long, landscaped driveway providing privacy from golf cart traffic and neighboring houses. IMAGINE.. a bright and airy 4-story beach house with vaulted ceiling heights of 10 to 14 feet throughout, 2 large screened-in lanais with expansive views of the pool and Gulf of Mexico (one where you can eat all your meals outdoors, the other where you can play ping-pong and board games). IMAGINE... a large, 4th-floor master suite, with spectacular 360-degree views of the Gulf and bay sides of the island, a gourmet, fully equipped kitchen with granite counters and high-end appliances, travertine and granite bathrooms. IMAGINE... having privately-owned heated swimming pool and pool-side gazebo located on a beach dune, surrounded by lush, tropical vegetation. IMAGINE... the only private, raised walkway that provides access to Gulf Dream's private beach while assuring complete privacy for the pool and Gulf Dreams. IMAGINE... your own 12 beach chairs and 3 umbrellas, 4 kayaks (4 single) and 2 SUP paddle boards make going to the "island" (an exposed sandbar) 1/3 mile offshore a great family shelling adventure. Two golf carts are provided. Volleyball equipment provided for entertainment on Gulf Dream's beach. Let’s get into the details of the pleasures that await you: 1st. Floor • lounge chairs around pool • 34 ft. x 14 ft. heated swimming pool & salt cell purification system • covered, lighted gazebo with table and 4 chairs • covered, brick-paved porch • brick-paved pool deck • outdoor shower • landscape lighting surrounding pool for evening ambiance • private, raised, lighted walkway decking surface leading to beach. The newly renovated poolside bedroom has a king bed, and a new, spacious tile and granite bathroom. It has a drink-sized refrigerator convenient for keeping cold drinks near the pool deck and a large ice maker to supplement the ice maker on the third floor. • paving stone driveway • 2 golf carts for exploring the developed portion of the island and taking the short drive to Gulf Dream's private dock. 2nd Floor • 2 spacious bedrooms with king beds, both with large granite and travertine twin-sink bathroom, glass-enclosed walk-in shower, and spacious walk-in closet •a 410-square-foot bedroom with a king bed and two extra-long twin beds. The bathroom is granite and travertine with a walk-in shower, and there is a closet, a TV center with a library of books, DVD's and games. • 34 ft. x 12 ft. porch (screened, with electronically controlled hurricane shutters), ping-pong table, game table and chairs • full laundry room with sink and LG washer & Maytag dryer 3rd. Floor •microwave, double wall ovens, food processor, coffee maker, coffee bean grinder and other small system, Fire Stick, Blu Ray, Netflix and Pandora • granite wet bar with copper sink and ice maker • marble-tiled powder room, gourmet kitchen: granite counters and full back splashes, filtered water faucet, instant hot water faucet, 2 stainless steel sinks, each with garbage disposal, 2 French-door refrigerators with freezers, 2 bar-sized beverage refrigerator, Electrolux 5-burner induction stove, microwave drawer appliance, kitchen bar with 3 bar stools. A RO (reverse Osmosis) water system so that all water in the house is crystal clear and very safe to drink. • beach décor and furnishings: 2 leather sofas, a leather sectional, 2 wicker chairs, glass and driftwood dining table and 6 chairs, hand-carved Mexican mirror, hand-painted Mexican table and 4 chairs, designer wool rugs, 85” flat screen TV with Bose sound System • 40 ft. x 12 ft. dining and lounging porch (screened, with electronically controlled hurricane shutters), Polywood furniture lounging areas, 2 dining tables that seat 6 with 6 dining chairs on one table and 4 on the other. . 4th Floor: • 1,200-square-foot master suite with 2 decks • granite and travertine bathroom with twin sinks and spacious walk-in double shower • 2 large walk-in closets • deck with lounge chairs and sweeping views of the Gulf of Mexico • small deck facing east with views of the bay. Guests will find it to be extremely well-equipped and furnished with high-end finishes and fixtures. The comfort of the house, coupled with the best location on the island, and the convenience of having a private dock, set the scene for a memorable vacation. The following is a list of what's included at Gulf Dreams to aid in planning your vacation and to assure you Gulf Dreams is well equipped. LINENS: sheets, towels, beach towels, dish towels PAPER PRODUCTS: toilet paper, facial tissue, paper towels, foil, plastic wrap, tall garbage bags SOAPS: luxury soaps and shampoos in all bathrooms, dishwasher detergent, liquid dish soap, laundry detergent and dryer sheets SMALL APPLIANCES: 2 waffle irons, 2 electric griddles, 1 slow cooker, 1 multi-slice toaster, food processor, 1 blender, one five cup and 1 12-cup drip-style coffee makers, electric coffee grinder. COOKING EQUIPMENT: high end cookware, knives, and utensils, new Weber propane grill (propane supplied), charcoal grill DISHES: more than 12 place settings of dishes and glassware and stainless-steel flatware BABY EQUIPMENT: 2 hardwood mini cribs, 1 pack 'N Play, 2 highchairs, 2 expandable baby gates, 1 booster chair, 1 inflatable youth bed BEACH AMENITIES: 12 beach chairs, 2 cool cabana beach tents, 2 beach umbrellas, large selection of children's beach toys, wave boards, professional beach volleyball set, drink cooler RECREATION: 4 kayaks and paddles, 2 Paddle Boards, life jackets in assorted sizes, Ping Pong table and paddles and balls, corn hole game, a library of books, DVD's & VHS movies, card and board games, puzzles REFRIGERATION: 2 full-size refrigerators with freezers, 2 beverage refrigerators, 2 free standing ice makers. 2 GOLF CARTS IMAGINE NO MORE: NOW IS THE TIME TO BOOK YOUR VACATION AT GULF DREAMS ON-THE-BEACH AND ENJOY "ISLAND TIME". ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car not required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 5.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Charcoal grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Area rug in room - Area rugs in public areas - Smoke-free property - Note from host: Smoking only allowed on the beach ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board - Meal delivery service ### Location highlights - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Heated pool - Kayak - Paddleboard - Table tennis - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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Cars Banned on Island. For their personal safety, guests are required to wear life jackets while using kayaks and paddle boards provided by Gulf Dreams. Avoid high winds ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: provided are mini cribs, pack n play & high chairs ### Events No events allowed Talk to owners ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Smoking only allowed on the beach ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Note from host: Talk to owners 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Award winning Home Beach Front Kayaks FOR 8 6 Bikes OWN Dock Award winning Home Beach Front Kayaks FOR 8 6 Bikes OWN Dock Award winning Home Beach Front Kayaks FOR 8 6 Bikes OWN Dock Award winning Home Beach Front Kayaks FOR 8 6 Bikes OWN Dock ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C26.59502%2C-82.22367&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=MPNiDTxT8I-O-sbEj0_hO4s00m8=) Captiva, FL #### What's nearby - North Captiva Island Beach \- 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles #### Restaurants - Starbucks - The Green Flash Waterfront Restaurant - ‪Mangos - ‬13 min walk - Mainstay North Captiva & Barnacles Bar - The Mucky Duck ## Frequently asked questions ### Does BEACHFRONT, HEATED POOL, KAYAKS/SUP, LANAI W/ GULF VIEWS, 85' DOCK, 2 GOLF CARTS have a pool? ### Is BEACHFRONT, HEATED POOL, KAYAKS/SUP, LANAI W/ GULF VIEWS, 85' DOCK, 2 GOLF CARTS pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at BEACHFRONT, HEATED POOL, KAYAKS/SUP, LANAI W/ GULF VIEWS, 85' DOCK, 2 GOLF CARTS? ### Where is BEACHFRONT, HEATED POOL, KAYAKS/SUP, LANAI W/ GULF VIEWS, 85' DOCK, 2 GOLF CARTS located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## BEACHFRONT, HEATED POOL, KAYAKS/SUP, LANAI W/ GULF VIEWS, 85' DOCK, 2 GOLF CARTS Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 152 8 - Good 11 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 3 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gary P. 27 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beach and pool! Great location and always something to do including walking the beach and sitting by the pool. ##### Gary P. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Monica B. 21 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### North Captiva vacation Property was perfect - right on the water. House was clean and well-maintained. Everything worked great, and house was well furnished. ##### Monica B. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beverly S. 2 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful lazy days vacation The home, pool, and beach were absolutely gorgeous perfect. The home was well equipped, comfy beds, fantastic pool (grandkids spent hours everyday), beautiful grounds and home, and wonderful sandy beach - which was also great for shelling! We will certainly do this again! ##### Beverly S. Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vonnie L. L. 14 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spring break trip A beautiful house a quiet area. We had 3 generations, plenty of things to do and also relaxing. Kitchen was well stocked with appliances, etc. we will be back! ##### Vonnie L. L. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Craig M. 12 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Secluded and Private The house and property exceeded expectations. Kitchen was well stocked and has everything you would need for preparing meals for a week. The pool was clean and warm which the kids used every day. The golf carts provided are like new and great for getting around the island. We used the grocery order service mid week and had everything the next day, very convenient. I would highly recommend staying at this location, you wont be disappointed. ##### Craig M. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dylan P. 25 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place and location The house was great. Excellent location and worked well for our group. Very comfortable and well outfitted home. The only issue we had was that the grill was not working properly. Other than that, everything was perfect and we had an amazing vacation.) ##### Dylan P. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alan A. 2 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### North captiva Xmas Great house, location and on the beach. Minor communication glitches with the property manager. ##### Alan A. Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy S. 15 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Beach Vacation We stayed at Gulf Dreams during the first week of April! We had wonderful warm weather and greatly enjoyed the heated pool and easy access to the beach. We had 4 adults and 4 teenagers and the layout out of the house was perfect for our group. The kitchen was well equipped and we ate most meals at the house. Pre-ordering the groceries was the way to go! Great communication with the property manager. The house was very clean. Highly recommend! ##### Nancy S. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Benjamin H. 3 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We loved Gulf Dreams! We just returned from our first trip to North Captiva. It was really windy a good portion of our trip so the beach was rough. Luckily, Gulf Dreams had everything we needed. The kitchen is stocked better than any VRBO we’ve ever stayed at, the house was extremely clean and the pool was outstanding. (Highlight of the trip for my youngest kids.) There was more than enough room for our family of seven. The gulf view from the master bedroom really can’t be beat. We will certainly go back to North Captiva and Gulf Dreams will be our first pick of places to stay. ##### Benjamin H. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert S. 27 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### GREAT FAMILY VACATION THIS WAS A PERFECT HOME F0R A FAMILY VACATION. WE HAD 8 ADULTS AND 4 CHILDREN AGE 4 TO 9 MONTHS. PLENTY OF ROOMS FOR EVERYONE TO HAVE THEIR OWN SPACE. LARGE BEAUTIFUL SCREENED PORCHES OVERLOOKING THE OCEAN. A BEAUTIFUL HEATED POOL SURROUNDED BY LOVELY LANDSCAPING AND INCREDIBLE ACCESS TO A BEAUTIFUL BEACH THE HOUSE PROVIDED KAYAKS AND PADDLE BOARDS WHICH OUR FAMILY TOOK GREAT ADVANTAGE OF. THERE WERE A FEW MINOR ISSUES WITH THE HOME BUT ALLY WAS EXTREMELY RESPONSIVE AND CORRECTED THE ISSUES QUICKLY. THIS HOME WAS A BIG HIT WITH OUR ENTIRE FAMILY AND WE WOULD DEFINITELY VACATION HERE AGAIN ##### Robert S. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dawn C. 14 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location & plenty of room & beautiful sunsets! Great house, lots of room… main living area is 3rd floor, so plenty of exercise… kitchen is small but has all you need…ice makers being repaired, but we were supplied with plenty of ice from owner. The area is nice and open, bar area, extra refrigerator, two tables.. great patio spaces on all floors… screened in patios great for gathering and watching sunrises and sunsets. Easy walkway to beach… great chairs for beach sitting… spent afternoons at pool. Shalley’s.. the mgmt company was great at arrival and departure and for shopping before we got there and during our stay. Any minor issues we had were addressed immediately. The only recommendations I have is a small vacuum for the pool…(my kids enjoyed it anyway) and I’d have loved an elevator… but I guess the 20 step climb to the deluxe master suite was good exercise! We would definitely stay there again. ##### Dawn C. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann J. 11 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice and quiet get away! Loved it all! The weather was a little off but the house is stocked with plenty of games and puzzles for all ages and with the beach right in the backyard we could do plenty of shell hunting. All ages loved it. The only thing I would change (and this is strictly a personal preference due to a bad bedtime habit of needing noise) I would love a TV in the master bedroom. Dumb I know! We had a blast and enjoyed every minute. Be sure to bring/order all the groceries you will need because the only store on the island is hit and miss although we found all but eggs when in need. Thanks for the hospitality — hope to be back!! ##### Ann J. Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eugene C. 23 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Home & Location This house is amazing and the island is a truly unique and beautiful place. I would highly recommend it for anybody looking for a relaxing vacation. The kids absolutely loved the pool, the beach was pristine and private, and the owners of the house thought of everything that vacationers would need. We had a blast taking the golf carts around the island too. We utilized the service to stock our house with food and drinks and we were so happy we did. To walk into your vacation home already containing all of what you need is a really valuable add on. We also hired a chef and we wanted to make sure to include his name here as he was awesome. Shout out to Chef Bo! While there are certainly homes in the area that have not yet recovered from the hurricane, Gulf Dreams is not one of them and I would highly recommend staying there!! ##### Eugene C. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda R., Cincinnati Ohio 14 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Magical This property is absolutely magical ! We had a group of 12\. One 14 month old, 2 teens and the rest adults. They had something for everyone to do. The privacy, the location the access to the beach, the sunsets, the pool… everything was amazing. The had everything I needed for my baby which was so nice and convenient that I didn’t need to bring things like high chair or crib. The only complaint I have is a septic issue/smell in one of the king bed rooms that was never resolved while on our trip but I am sure that will be looked into. My mother had that room so she was not very happy. Otherwise I would 1000% stay here again. My whole family has been dreaming about going back since we left and we have talked about coming here every single year. Ps. The manager was very sweet as well! ##### Amanda R. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beth B., Knoxville 26 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Thanksgiving family get together in a beautiful home! We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday week together with all of our kids and grandkids. This was the perfect spot! The house had all we needed- king sized beds for all the adults, a warm heated pool, direct access to a beautiful, quiet beach, great shelling, a well equipped kitchen for all our family meals, a big screen TV for football games, 2 golf Carts to Get around the island (a Favorite activity for our little ones!) and an amazing view of the ocean from the house. This was our first time To Captiva and we loved it. It does take some planning in regards to transportation and food planning, but the quiet, unhurried atmosphere on the island makes it worth all the planning! Unfortunately there are still homes that need repair from the hurricane, but they are obviously working hard to get everything back in shape. Gulf Dreams was in great shape. Beautiful new landscaping around the pool. Ally, the property manager was Great. She arranged for us to be picked up at the dock with all our food and coolers and responded quickly to any questions or small issues that needed to be addressed. Thank you, Wendell and Karen, for sharing your lovely home With us. It was enjoyed by all! ##### Beth B. Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James S. 18 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our Vacation We had a wonderful vacation at this property, Gulf Dreams, on North Captiva Island. The owner was extremely nice and very accommodating. The island had been hit pretty hard from the hurricane but the house looked amazing. They had done all new landscaping around the house and pool that looked very pretty. The house itself was very clean and had been freshly painted, and also had some new decor that really made the place look awesome. The managers Sean and Ally, were on top of everything, helping with anything we needed. There were 10 of us staying, 6 adults and 4 kids, and the house fit us all perfectly, we didn't even use the bedroom on the lower level of the house. We were there 7 days and cooked all our own meals there except for one night out. The kitchen was beautiful and very well equipped, we even made our own ice cream one night. We grilled out every night and the deck had 2 tables that fit us all nicely. Inside we all fit very comfortably in the living room area and at the tables inside as well. The mattresses are new and very comfortable as well. The pool was heated, it was warm upon our arrival which was great! Also the walk way to the beach was extremely nice to have. The beach itself is beautiful and we used all the equipment the house offers and had the best time at the beach! The sunsets were gorgeous, it was amazing. I believe Gulf Dreams is truly the best house on North Captiva Island to stay at, it is beautiful, we loved it, we will go back!! ##### James S. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tina 26 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a great time in the home. The kitchen offered everything we needed to cook for the week, there was plenty of space to relax, the pool was stocked with floaties and toys for kids, and we had everything we needed for a day at the pool. The island had great ice cream and we really enjoyed the home. ##### Tina Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryan L. 21 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy If you’re looking for a tropical island paradise, this is it! The house, island, and host were amazing! We felt well taken care of the entire time we were there. It was clean, comfortable, and well stocked with almost everything you’ll need for cooking, relaxing, and enjoying the beach, pool, and the island in general. We cooked large meals every night and never felt like we were hurting for anything. The beach is super private…we only saw a handful of other people during the entire week we were there, which is refreshing after visiting other beaches in the area. We will be back!!! ##### Ryan L. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John H. 24 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gulf Dream on The Beach May 2025 Excellent property. Minor issue with water quality that property managers quick to address. Overall excellent time. 8 adults. If use top floor suite be sure those occupants are agile to climb spiral staircase. ##### John H. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Maureen N. 24 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Spring Break Vacation This was our first time to the Island! It is absolutely beautiful. We did notice some clean up from hurricanes still in progress but that did not impact our stay at all. This island is a well kept secret and a great vacation spot for all ages. ##### Maureen N. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Tiffany Laine N. 25 Aug 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The location was great and we loved the island. The house is nice but needs some cleanup and updates. Lights are hanging by wires on the walk ways. The downstairs cabana that is represented as a bedroom with ice maker for use outside is not fully functional. The ice maker is pulled out in the floor and does not work. There is a dehumidifier running in the room. Basically, it was wasted space. When we arrived on Saturday the pool was nasty. We were told it was scheduled for cleaning on Tuesday. Not OK. The property manager did have someone clean it early the next morning. It would be a good practice to clean between rentals instead of mid-week. We would definitely return to North Captiva, just maybe not this house. ##### Tiffany Laine N. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael S. 24 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### What a beautiful and wonderful vacation! This home and island are the nicest place we have ever been to. ##### Michael S. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Timothy M. 1 Dec 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay We had a great time. House is terrific, big, well appointed. Perfect location on the island. Jane, the property manager was very helpful. Wonderful stay. ##### Timothy M. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda B. 21 Dec 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice property Would return again ##### Linda B. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Cody A. 25 Apr 2023 Liked: Check-in, location #### Best location on the island! We had a great week as a family! We did have a few issues but the actual owners of property went above and beyond to make it right! Best location on the island! ##### Cody A. 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