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Flexible Cancellation, Professional Cleaning! Captiva Village. Direct Walk-Gulf

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

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Captiva, FL
  • Popular LocationCaptiva Beach3 min walk
  • Popular LocationJensen’s Marina4 min walk
  • Popular LocationTurner Beach8 min drive
  • AirportFort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)63 min drive

About this property

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

Flexible Cancellation, Professional Cleaning! Captiva Village. Direct Walk-Gulf

BIG NEWS; Captiva is coming back to life after the devastating hurricane in Sept. 2022. My house will be ready to receive guest as of January 28, 2023 with all new bedding, furniture, new kitchen, and baths, freshly painted inside and out with a tropical/nautical theme.

Located on popular Wightman Lane, in the village area of Captiva, 'Rick's Retreat' is a ground level home originally built by Bette Davis and just steps to the beach! Freshly painted inside and out, this home is tastefully decorated in island and tropical decor. Exceptionally bright--simple and clean with all modern amenities and all appliances. 'Ricks' is not one of these palatial beach palaces with elevators, theaters, etc. More on the order of a deluxe cottage in a tropical setting, the way Captiva used to be! Included are 4 smart TVs with Xfinity streaming, stereo, all linens, beach chairs, towels, Enjoy the sunny front area with outside shower (showering under the stars at night is a real treat) and gas grill, or enjoy the private rear screened porch. Fully equipped kitchen (new in January 2022), two updated baths (January 2022), inside laundry, outside gas grill, three bedrooms plus enclosed den, all surrounded by lush vegetation and privacy and a short walk down a palm-shaded sandy lane to the beach.


Rick's Retreat's prime village location lets one enjoy as many or as few amenities as one desires! Park your car; you will not need it! The most beautiful beach is at one end of the lane, with excellent restaurants at the other end; what more could one want!


Some guest comments: 'My family and I had such a fantastic time in Captiva...Words cannot describe the beach there. I cried when it was time to come home. We had the best weather, great food and wonderful home to come back to at night. Thank you so much. We hope to get back down again...' and from another guest:'I just wanted to let you know what a great time my family had at your house. My husband and I both grew up in Florida and over the years have watched some of our favorite places disappear. So it was a real treat to be able to take our kids some place that reminded us of when we were little. Granted, Captiva has changed a lot, but your house and Wightman Lane felt like a time capsule. it's a special place. Thanks.' And another guest, "Ricks Retrat was a fabulous spot for our family getaway. Freshly remodeled, well decorated, and the kitchen had everything. The house is quiet and comfortable, yet perfectly located near all of the action in Captiva. Just a 3 minute walk to the beach and to shops/restaurants. Look forward to our next stay!"



Keywords: house

Property manager

Richard Gross

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 50 lb per pet)
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near outlet shopping
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1300 sq ft (121 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lb per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: pet ok with $175 non-refundable pet fee

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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 and a deadlock
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

Property is also known as

Rick's Retreat. Captiva Village wightman La..direct Walk gulf

About the area

Captiva

Located in Captiva, this holiday home is near the beach. Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum and Sanibel Historical Village and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Captiva Chapel By the Sea and Sanibel Historical Museum and Village. Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation and Sanibel and Captiva Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.

What's nearby

  • McCarthy's Marina - 3 min walk
  • Captiva Beach - 3 min walk
  • Jensen’s Marina - 4 min walk
  • Captiva Chapel By the Sea - 9 min walk
  • Turner Beach - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Mucky Duck - 7 min walk
  • Old Captiva House - 3 min drive
  • Mango's
  • Doc Ford's Rum Bar and Grille - Captiva Island - 7 min walk
  • Starbucks - 6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Flexible Cancellation, Professional Cleaning! Captiva Village. Direct Walk-Gulf pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Flexible Cancellation, Professional Cleaning! Captiva Village. Direct Walk-Gulf?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Flexible Cancellation, Professional Cleaning! Captiva Village. Direct Walk-Gulf?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Flexible Cancellation, Professional Cleaning! Captiva Village. Direct Walk-Gulf located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is steps away from Jungle Drums and McCarthy's Marina. Captiva Beach and Jensen’s Marina are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 38 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Merri L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Get Away
The home was welcoming and a good location. The beds were very comfortable with nice linens. If I go to the area again I will stay here again. Several places to eat and shop within walking distance. We also did a shelling day and sunset cruise with Captiva Cruises and they were both excellent and they too were within walking distance.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregg L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Captiva home
Very nice stay at Rick's house. Just as described in listing. Really nice to see Captiva coming back from the hurricane.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Georgialee H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Our stay at Rick’s was great! The house is perfectly located near the beach and our favorite restaurants. We walked anywhere we wanted to go. The house is adorable, and very cozy. Rick and the Royal Shell staff were friendly and very accommodating. Highly recommend!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family getaway
The property was fantastic. It's in walking distance of everything; the beach, restaurants, ice cream, shopping, etc. The house itself has everything you need for cooking including a gas grill. This was our third time renting this particular house. We rented 37 years ago for our honeymoon and 27 years ago for our ten year anniversary and now for my son's proposal. I would highly recommend this house and Rick is wonderful to deal with. If you have any hesitation about renting it; don't!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Thomas L.

Liked: Cleanliness
great neighborhood
great neighborhood
Stayed 14 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

William P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Week
This is our second visit to Ricks. We had a spectacular time the house is warm and wonderfully decorated. It has an excellently equipped kitchen as well. The location is superb and because you can literally walk to a selection of wonderful restaurants and be on the beach in minutes we thoroughly enjoyed this place. However, the beds (mattresses) are horrible - my wife woke up each morning with an aching back. They are just not comfortable at all. For this reason alone we won’t return. If the mattresses are upgraded we
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Parker P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pretty nice little house for low key rental
House is in a great location and everything is pretty good. It’s a low key rental. Comfortable but not fancy. The internet is unusable. Lighting could be better (less white bulbs). But we had a very nice stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paula S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Everything we wanted Perfect location and weather We did end up purchasing a beach umbrella as the one there was broken But we d do it again and again to enjoy this marvelous home And the outdoor shower was awesome
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Kelly K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Rick’s Retreat is clean, well-kept, and conveniently located close to everything desirable about Captiva. The owner was very caring and checked up on us to make sure our needs were met. The cottage is even more spacious than it looks online.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Destiny C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay
This property was awesome. It was spacious and had everything you need. Our dogs loved it. Short walk to the beach and restaurants. Definitely will be staying here again. It was so peaceful and relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021