Title: Dolphin Cottage: Beachfront Home with Stunning Views & Private Beach - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Dolphin Cottage: Beachfront Home with Stunning Views & Private Beach Beachfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21660000/21652600/21652569/35fc7334.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21660000/21652600/21652569/2c6b591c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21660000/21652600/21652569/edb2330a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21660000/21652600/21652569/64a70985.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21660000/21652600/21652569/b016785f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Dolphin Cottage, a remodeled beachfront home on North Captiva Island, offers stunning ocean views from each bedroom and the private terrace overlooking the gulf. Watch dolphins go by while enjoying sunset and unwind in one of The Island Club's two heated pools or hot tub. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Hot tub - Washer - Pool - Air conditioning - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Dolphin Cottage: Beachfront Home with Stunning Views & Private Beach Welcome to Dolphin Cottage, a delightful beachfront retreat on North Captiva Island, known for its tranquil "Old Florida" charm. This bayfront home offers breathtaking views from every room and direct access to a private beach, making it the ideal getaway for relaxation and adventure. Dolphin Cottage features two well-appointed bedrooms and two bathrooms. The master bedroom includes a king bed and a private bathroom, while the second bedroom offers two twin beds with a hall bath nearby. The living room boasts a queen-size pull-out sofa, perfect for additional guests. The fully equipped kitchen includes an induction cooktop and all necessary kitchenware. A gas grill and beach chairs are provided for your use. Large porches extend the living space outdoors, offering panoramic views of the Gulf and opportunities to watch dolphins, manatees, and other wildlife. The cottage's prime location is renowned as the best fishing spot on the island, near Captiva Pass, where you can enjoy the sight of tarpons jumping in the sun. Guests have full access to The Island Club, where you can enjoy two heated pools, a hot tub, tennis and basketball courts, and complimentary kayak and bike rentals. Though car-free, North Captiva Island is easily navigated by golf cart, available for rent. The Island Club staff is available to assist with ferry services and provide recommendations for exploring the island. The island's secluded nature requires planning, so ensure to bring necessary supplies, as local amenities are limited. The island is accessible only by ferry, private boat, or small plane, with the nearest airports located in Fort Myers and Punta Gorda. Dolphin Cottage invites you to immerse yourself in the serene beauty and rich wildlife of North Captiva Island. Enjoy shelling, fishing, and bird watching in this untouched paradise. We welcome you to create lasting memories at Dolphin Cottage, where the beauty of nature and comfort of home combine for an unforgettable stay. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Books - Games - TV with satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden - Gas grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Bicycles - Kayak - Tennis - Wildlife walks 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 ### General - Bicycles - Garden ## Similar properties ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90750000/90741000/90740986/d2d7b456.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sunset Beach: Secluded Beachfront Property with Stunning Island Views North Captiva - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=90740986&PinnedHotelID=90740986&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34330000/34328600/34328542/6e34a807.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### North Captiva Point House - Boat/Water Taxi Only \*\*NEWLY RENOVATED \*\* North Captiva - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 100 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=34328542&PinnedHotelID=34328542&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48970000/48964600/48964521/7bcb816c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Windows on the Water "W.O.W" An ocean front oasis! 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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 118366 Bayfront Cottage Sunrises Dolphins Dock Optional Bayfront Cottage, Sunrises And Dolphins, Dock Optional Captiva ## 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%7C26.60563%2C-82.21887&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=RzxHdVKe7i-Wv2Zm_B2TOKwNclU=) North Captiva, FL #### What's nearby - North Captiva Island Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km #### Restaurants - ‪Mangos - ‬18 min walk - Starbucks - Mainstay North Captiva & Barnacles Bar - Tarpon Lodge Restaurant - RC Otter's Island Eats ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Dolphin Cottage: Beachfront Home with Stunning Views & Private Beach have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is Dolphin Cottage: Beachfront Home with Stunning Views & Private Beach pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Dolphin Cottage: Beachfront Home with Stunning Views & Private Beach? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Dolphin Cottage: Beachfront Home with Stunning Views & Private Beach? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Dolphin Cottage: Beachfront Home with Stunning Views & Private Beach located? > Located on the beach, this family-friendly vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from North Captiva Island Beach. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Dolphin Cottage: Beachfront Home with Stunning Views & Private Beach Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful 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.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 35 8 - Good 15 6 - Okay 6 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ### 6/10 Okay #### Melinda G. Apr 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Can’t drive to island…logistics is expensive No complaints about the house. Location great, lodging great. Everything else overpriced. ##### Melinda G. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Kathleen S. Feb 7, 2019 #### Perfect location, lovely cottage, everything was as it should be. Great selection of bicycles. ##### Kathleen S. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cindy M. Jul 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vacation Amazing house & location! Watched a dolphin every day swimming in front of the house ##### Cindy M. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Michael B. May 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication #### Needs some updates Perfect location and easy access to the beach. All the furniture was uncomfortable to sit in. Only had two chairs for the beach. Not all the outlets worked in the bedroom so we had to charge them in the living room and kitchen. ##### Michael B. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### PK S. May 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautful The house was perfectly located and everything was in order when we arrived. Everyone was accommodating, kind and helpful. Would definitely go back. ##### PK S. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Jesca M. May 11, 2021 Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication #### Beautiful Vacation This was the perfect vacation for a getaway with adult friends. This house wasn’t very clean, but had mostly what we needed. If we came back, though, I would not rent this house again. ##### Jesca M. Stayed 5 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeanne R. Dec 1, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice getaway! The home was clean which is very important the kitchen was well supplied to cook what ever you wanted. The surrounding bushes and trees needs some trimming up but otherwise all was good. ##### Jeanne R. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### KEITH C. Mar 16, 2019 #### Relaxing and enjoyable place. Only minor suggestion: supply shampoo, measuring spoons and aluminum foil or plastic wrap. Those are cheap items that are easily supplied (and that will last for some time). ##### KEITH C. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason G. Nov 15, 2018 #### Beautiful view, clean nice beach We stayed here for fishing. Unfortunately the fishing is not a good as we hoped from this spot in the beach. There is a good drop off close to shore and strong currents. Surprisingly not a huge variety of fish. Ladyfish, sheeps head by the docks and catfish at night and Snook that almost never bite because they are targeted by numerous boats all day long. The second day we walked the other side of the island and fished. It was great. Lots of bait fish and tons of fish biting. Highly recommend this island for a vacation. Beautiful ##### Jason G. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Richard H. May 12, 2019 #### Wonderful breathtaking beach stay Location, breathtaking, beach house is beautiful and has everything you need but maybe needs a little love put into it. Not a lot but a little :-) Only minor point was the top bedroom was just too hot for us, air con wasnt brilliant up there, so we spent most of the holiday in bedroom number 2 downstairs as much cooler. The house had everything you need and was a fantastic place to stay right on the beach. Will be back and would recommend to anyone who wants that fantastic perfect beach, clear water, fantasy retreat. The perfect place for me to propose to my now fiance. We saw dolphins nearly every day, as well as all kinds of other beautiful wildlife. People on the island are lovely and friendly and getting back and forth with supplies and luggage was made surprisingly easy and carefree. Would recommend. ##### Richard H. Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2019 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### Cate D., United States Mar 8, 2022 #### The island is wonderful, Dolphin Cottage needs some TLC! Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My rental experience was average. I had unanswered questions since booking in February and actually found the transportation resources to be most helpful, even for the cottage questions I had. The Cottage itself is tired. Curtains are stained, the screen doors don't slide and are torn, the outdoor cushions were filthy and clearly are left outside constantly without being touched, the couch in the family room is ripped, there were no outdoor trash bins for trash removal, the golf cart was extremely difficult to turn as well as rusty, the water smelled like sulfur and was not good for showering, and the decks/railings feel unsafe and have what appear to be some pretty big cracks. The location of the Cottage is wonderful and the views were what provided the best part of the stay. I will be back for a visit to the island but will choose a different place to stay. ##### Cate D. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam C. Apr 6, 2022 #### Cute beach cottage Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had the opportunity to stay at this adorable cottage for our anniversary weekend. We noticed the recent reviews that the cottage looked worn and needed updating. It could use some updating and a refresh, yes, but it had the charm of an old beach cottage that you would expect. It was decorated in a chic way and was perfect for the two of us. We had no issues with the home and thought it was an adorable place. Our biggest complaint was the fiasco checking in and the boat dock slip. We were told they would be there until 5. We showed up at 4:45 and the property manager had already left for the day so it took a lot back and forth with people on the grounds to figure out our golf cart and check in information. Our boat slip was assigned to two different boats so we were dealing with trying to find a spot every time we came back in from the water. It was definitely disorganized. ##### Adam C. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Steve A., Germantown, Ohio Aug 16, 2022 #### Wonderful Time Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Although it was extremely hot! We very much enjoyed our stay! The view is incredible and Dolphins were everywhere! Even a Stingray leaped out of the water! The cottage is quaint and the outdoor improvements, from our last visit, were greatly appreciated. The staff is wonderful and fun to talk to. We will be back! ##### Steve A. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Karen W. Jul 12, 2022 #### Dolphin cottage Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The dolphin cottage was very nice. But don’t stay there because it will get too busy and I won’t be able to go back! Lol! It was close to the airstrip which is popular for fishing and seeing dolphins. The guys in the office were excellent at helping us out with golf cart issues. ##### Karen W. ### 4/10 Poor #### Seth C. Jul 9, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, location Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Love the location, rental sub par for the price. Perfect , beautiful location, over priced for the quality of the home. Was charged a cleaning fee and linen fee, but was told to strip the bed sheets, wash and dry all towels. And do dishes. No service check in time or check out time. Had to switch golf carts 3 times in 4 day due to mechanical issues, and was difficult time to do that. No management seen at any time on the whole trip. ##### Seth C. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 2/10 Terrible #### Leonela C. Jul 4, 2022 #### 019 dolphin cottage Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Although my kids had a good time because they enjoy the water and fishing . I was very disappointed on how things at the island have changed. Several times I witnessed staff members around the kitchen or those around the island flirting with guests or arguing and cursing at each other. One day as I was picking up breakfast for my kids, the chef cursed at another staff member and threw the bacon at her which then caused her to curse at him. Every single golf cart they handed me had issues, throughout my stay I was given about 5 and even then the last one was still stalling or going very slow. The house where we stayed at was not clean, you can tell the blankets were dirty and we’re not cleaned from the last use. The bathrooms were still dirty, water was not draining in the showers. The house says it sleeps 7 but it truly only sleeps 6 individuals. The house photos make it seem like the house has access to a dock pier to fish when it doesn’t which is the main reason why I rented that one in the first place. For the amount of money that it cost to stay there the staff should be sweeter and nicer. Honestly from the moment you walk out of the ferry staff should be wearing tropical clothing so it’s eAsier to identify them from a crowd at times it was hard to even know who was a staff member and who was not. Restaurants should stay open later. For those wondering about the boat house restaurant don’t waste your money eating there. When you walk in the restaurant looks like a run down dennys, considering each plate is around 45-65 dollars you should be walking into a 5 star restaurant. It’s called the boat house but you really have no view to the boats or the water , there are maybe only 5 tables if that, the chef was rude and no one is wearing gloves as they cook or serve your food. I personally saw staff members grabbing food items like bacon with their hands and then touching their faces. ##### Leonela C. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Emily Y. Jun 14, 2022 #### Love North Captiva; Promises about houses could be better Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We love North Captiva, have been several times with our two boys, and will return to enjoy it again. We are always totally prepared that all of life's conveniences just can't be expected on N. Cap but we do prefer that all elements of the rented home advertised are provided. We did not have internet or the promised direct TV for our entire stay. While this was likely not the fault of the Island Club we would have preferred to be compensated for this lack of a substantial amenity. I will say the staff that attempted to fix it (but not successfully) were very nice and professional. ##### Emily Y. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Lauren V. May 24, 2022 #### Beautiful spot! Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful time on our trip and enjoyed Dolphin Cottage very much! It is a very cute cottage with an absolutely stunning view. The kitchen is well equipped and has everything you could possibly need for cooking. The home is advertised as having a king size bed but it does not. There is a Queen upstairs and two twins on the main level. It worked out as we chose to sleep in the two twins as it was just my husband and myself. Otherwise we very much enjoyed our stay. The island is beautiful and the home is very private. ##### Lauren V. Stayed 4 nights in May 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alexander H. Apr 30, 2022 #### Great time Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: great experience staying in this cottage and island. Everything well organized: boat trip, gulf card, transportation of luggage to the flat ...We enjoyed the private beach (the cottage is defineately not on the wrong side of the island), crossing the island for sunset is only a short trip by the gulf cardthe rooms and kitchen are clean and well equipped, I only wonder why nobody clean up the mess under the house from the trash and broken equipement (maybe I ́m too German) which would only takes 5min. Highly recommended location. Some minor disadvantages mentioned in prior reports are true, but come on, this is like paradise. ##### Alexander H. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### Daniel S. Mar 28, 2022 #### Needing revamp Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Cate From Eden Prarie MN hit it on the head in her review ##### Daniel S. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert L. Feb 27, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Choose it for the view This was a very nice property. It was very tastefully decorated and the amenities were more than adequate. It is showing signs of age/wear but was still a beautiful property to stay in. We had issues with the cart, ice maker, and stopper in the bathtub but most were addressed or corrected by the management company. We had items damaged during the shuttle transport but those were taken care of as well. ##### Robert L. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Reid T. Feb 22, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Dolphin Cottage name is spot on.... North Captiva is a special place. If you're looking for a simple 2BR cottage to relax and enjoy sunrise, dolphins, boat watching, shelling, sandy beach bar and sunsets - this checks the box. Great location. Beautiful sunrise from the master bedroom bed. ##### Reid T. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth R. Feb 14, 2022 #### A wonderful visit. Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We arrived on a cold and rainy day but the gentleman who assisted us with our luggage and groceries was nonetheless so pleasant ! Our cottage was lovely with a gorgeous beach view and the weather for the remainder of our stay was perfect. We look forward to returning to this special place. ##### Elizabeth R. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jo-Ann S., Easton, Maryland Aug 6, 2021 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location We loved our stay on north Captiva. The cottage was just what we wanted space-wise. We’d love to return as soon as the issues with travel calm down. ##### Jo-Ann S. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Jen D. Jun 7, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful, quiet place to unplug My only issues were the golf cart being given to us uncharged. We had to push it about a 1/2-3/4 mile to our house. Also harder than it should be to get reservations at On the Water and the Boathouse. Otherwise it was a wonderful vacation and we are definitely going back!! ##### Jen D. 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