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Cayo Costa Island, Florida

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Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Property grounds
Exterior
2 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41316 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Captiva, FL
  • Popular LocationCayo Costa Beaches1 min drive
  • Popular LocationBoca Grande Beach3 min drive
  • AirportFort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)91 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Cayo Costa Island, Florida

Welcome to your isolation vacation destination. If you are looking to get away to an island full of unspoiled beauty and miles of gulf coast beach welcome to your island retreat. No shoes, no shirt, no passport, no problem.

Arrive on the island of Cayo Costa with your boat or hire a water taxi. Free dockage available at our private dock within 500 ft of the house. A 4-Seater Club Car (golf cart) awaits to transport you to your vacation home.

Walk or ride throughout the sandy paths of one of the last remaining undeveloped coastal barrier islands between Boca Grande and North Captiva. Seven miles of quiet gulf beach known for shelling, fishing and turtle hatching is only a 10 minute stroll from the home.

Eagles and Ospreys are sited daily. Shore birds abound. Miles of sandy paths will allow you to experience seven biodomes ranging from thick jungle to dune grasses. Gofer tortoises and reptiles are among the island residents. Sea turtles nest on the beach starting in May.

The island retreat home is a spacious two bedrooms, one bath, an open kitchen, dining and living area with a wrap around deck. Access to the roof top provides amazing views of sunrise on the bay and sunsets on the ocean side of the island.

The home comes with all amenities for you to enjoy days of fun at the beach or the bay including kayaks, beach tents, umbrellas, blankets, towels and toys as well as an outdoor shower to wash the sand between your toes.

Come enjoy this gorgeous island like no other in the U.S.

Property manager

Stan Wilk

Languages

English, Polish, Spanish, Turkish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Water sports equipment on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,316 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 28

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Please note there are open rise stairs. Take care.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Your Isolation Vacation Destination Captiva
Your Isolation Vacation Destination Private vacation home

About the area

Captiva

Located in Captiva, this vacation home is near the beach. Barbara Sumwalt Useppa Island Historical Museum and Barbara Sumwalt Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Whidden's Marina and ​Boca Grande Marina. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Cayo Costa Beaches - 1 min drive
  • Boca Grande Beach - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lazy Flamingo 3
  • Miller's Dockside
  • Capt'n Con's Fish House
  • Scarpa's Coastal
  • 3rd Street Cafe

Frequently asked questions

Is Cayo Costa Island, Florida pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Cayo Costa Island, Florida?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cayo Costa Island, Florida?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cayo Costa Island, Florida located?

Situated near the beach, this vacation home is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Cayo Costa Beaches and within 9 mi (15 km) of Boca Grande Beach and Little Gasparilla Island Beach. Don Pedro Island Beach is 13.6 mi (21.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great getaway spot
We very much enjoyed our stay. Great place to unplug and lay low. Rustic but very comfortable. The island is gorgeous. Note that this is pretty remote. Outside of the other few houses on the island, there’s nothing else on the island (which was a draw for us). Only accessible by boat - we’re not boat owners but were able to easily find a great box taxi. We’d definitely (and likely will) book again. Thanks Stan & Elle for sharing your place!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded paradise
We had a wonderful time at this property. It is completely rustic old Florida at its finest! We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Janis T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Remote and primitive
We enjoyed our stay on the island. Lots of wildlife including a great horned owl, gopher tortoises, dolphins and manatees. The house is primitive, but comfortable. There was no oven or microwave, the water pump has a problem so that it would continually trip off during a shower, The toilet cannot handle toilet paper, so toilet paper has to be put in the waste basket. WiFi was not working, The bed was comfortable. We enjoyed the screened porch with the hammock. The golf car a must to get to the beach (3/4 mile). Red tide was a problem while we were there, so we didn’t swim and we didn’t see anyone else in the water.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thaddaeus T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cayo Costa Family Vacation
Our family had a wonderful time on Cayo Costa. Stan and Ellie were great and helped answer all of our questions and get us acclimated to the property. We thoroughly enjoyed the beach, shelling, and fishing. Really looking forward to getting back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getting away from it all.
After having been to the island a couple of times via ferry for day visits, my 2 friends and I decided to look into the possibility of a place in which to stay for a few nights. Although rough camping sites and even cabins are available, we preferred something a little more “civilized”. Luckily we found this rental, and had a wonderful experience. Having just come from 3 weeks in Key West, the solitude was absolute bliss. Beaches were virtually deserted, the qu
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022