[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/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 ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32430000/32420100/32420023/01d90a66.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32430000/32420100/32420023/1a8ea3a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32430000/32420100/32420023/1862ef72.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32430000/32420100/32420023/f56cf6d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32430000/32420100/32420023/1630d2db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 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 transportation - Car not required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - 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 rugs in public areas - Area rugs in room - Smoking not allowed - 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 - Snorkeling 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; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 3,600 square feet ## Similar properties ![On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114500000/114491400/114491379/eec10ad7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### “BEACHFRONT” LUXURY ISLAND HOME. 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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 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 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 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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 transportation 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 - 2 min walk - 0.2 km #### Restaurants - ‪Mangos - ‬13 min walk - The Green Flash Waterfront Restaurant - Starbucks - Mainstay North Captiva & Barnacles Bar - RC Otter's Island Eats ## Frequently asked questions ### Does BEACHFRONT, HEATED POOL, KAYAKS/SUP, LANAI W/ GULF VIEWS, 85' DOCK, 2 GOLF CARTS have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is BEACHFRONT, HEATED POOL, KAYAKS/SUP, LANAI W/ GULF VIEWS, 85' DOCK, 2 GOLF CARTS pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is BEACHFRONT, HEATED POOL, KAYAKS/SUP, LANAI W/ GULF VIEWS, 85' DOCK, 2 GOLF CARTS located? > Nestled on the beach, this North Captiva vacation home is steps from North Captiva Island Beach. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 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.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 152 8 - Good 11 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 3 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gary P. Apr 27, 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. Apr 21, 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. Apr 2, 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. Apr 14, 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 #### John H. May 24, 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. Mar 24, 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 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Craig M. Feb 12, 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 #### Michael S. Feb 24, 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 ### 8/10 Good #### Cody A. Apr 25, 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. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ursula R. Apr 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic North Captiva property! Gulf Dreams is a beautiful property and we were so happy we were able to stay here still post-hurricane Ian. The kitchen and entire house are unbelievably stocked. There is literally nothing that has not been thought of. The pool area is amazing, and having your own boardwalk to the beach is such a treat. We would love to stay again in the future! ##### Ursula R. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dylan P. Mar 25, 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 ### 8/10 Good #### Suzanne L. Aug 8, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spectacular Sunsets! We thoroughly enjoyed our beach getaway this year. North Captiva is the perfect place to rest and recharge your batteries! We loved the beach - felt like a truly private beach experience. Sunsets were fantastic! The house is located on the western side of island and so we gathered each evening to watch to sun go down. We loved it! ##### Suzanne L. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alan A. Jan 2, 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 #### Ryan H. Aug 20, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family trip House was amazing, had everything we needed. I was a little worried about getting to North Cap with a large party of 12 but the property managers walked us through everything. It was a smooth process from airport to the house and back. We had a blast doing nothing on the island for a week. ##### Ryan H. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy S. Apr 15, 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. Apr 3, 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 #### Scott P. Mar 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Home This property was perfect for our family vacation. It was a trip of a lifetime. Everything was exactly as described. Photos don't do this property justice it is truly amazing. The recovery after IAN was excellent. The home was fully restored it looked like it weathered the storm well and no signs of damage besides some vegetation. We enjoyed our week so much we are planning to make out there again. Thank you! The Phelps Family ##### Scott P. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert S. Mar 27, 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 #### John Ryan T., Pittsburgh, PA Apr 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Like Arnold said, "I'll BE BACK" This was hands down, one of the most special places that my family & I have been. The property itself, the management group/ staff, the locals; everyone!!! If I could, I would be back down there next week. House: Pictures online are extremely accurate, house is clean, open, and equipped. Pool: Amazing! Was cleaned 3-times while we were there (which is great) surrounded by plenty of pool and ocean toys, floats, paddleboards, kayaks, and more. Beach: Perfect Sunsets: Unbelievable daily!!!!!!!! Again, a very special house/ location/ island, and experience. Can't thank you all enough!!!! 100/10: Ranking ##### John Ryan T. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dawn C. Apr 14, 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 ### 8/10 Good #### Gail W. Mar 31, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous beach and sunsets We knew there would be some lingering damage both on the island and around this property from Hurricane Ian. The house is lovely and spacious, with just a few things that didn't work--outdoor lights, a fan in one bedroom. The beach by this property was wonderful--all that we hoped for. Our one disappointment was that the pool was not heated as advertised. The owner provided us with a partial refund because of this, which I appreciated. ##### Gail W. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann J. Feb 11, 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 #### Daryl S. Jun 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Retirement Celebration Family Vacation This vacation beach property is in an ideal location. It’s an easy stroll to the beach on a beautiful boardwalk surrounded by foliage. We had an amazing view of stunning sunsets from every floor! The guys charted a fishing excursion with Boats and Fun and caught a small shark and several sea trout. They had an excellent time! The gals went on an amazing boat tour and we saw dolphins and a manatee family! Our family spent hours on the beach looking for sea shells, paddle boarding, kayaking and swimming. We also had hours of fun in the beautiful heated pool. We ordered all kinds of fresh seafood from Boats and Fun which was excellent! Ally was extremely helpful and replied quickly to our texts and got us whatever we needed. Our family had an epic vacation that we will remember and talk about for years! ##### Daryl S. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Leah P. Jul 17, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### North Captiva is Heaven on Earth! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Gulf Dreams is a lovely property that needs some updates. The location is perfect and the property managers are absolutely THE best. They were so easy to work with and very knowledgeable and helpful. The house needs some updates, including new golf carts and a lot of landscaping. It’s like hiking through the jungle to get to the pool and the beach. The cleaning service didn’t do a very good job for us as we came into a house with trash from other renters still in the kitchen trash cans, dirty toilets, and dirty dishes in the cabinets. We k is the new owners just bought Gulf Dreams and we hope they make it the true gem it could be! ##### Leah P. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eugene C. Oct 23, 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. 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