Beachfront 2BR North Captiva Cottage with Private Beach

North Captiva, Florida
$828 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 5

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Dolphin Cottage is a charming beachfront home on North Captiva Island, offering a peaceful Old Florida experience in a truly natural setting. With panoramic water views from every room and direct access to a private beach, this bayfront retreat is ideal for guests seeking relaxation, wildlife viewing, and outdoor adventure.

Located near Captiva Pass, one of the island’s most well-known fishing areas, Dolphin Cottage provides exceptional opportunities to watch dolphins, manatees,tarpon, and coastal birds. Large porches extend the living space outdoors, creating the perfect setting for morning coffee, sunset views, and enjoying the quiet rhythm of island life.

Guests enjoy access to The Island Club amenities, including pools, a hot tub, and complimentary kayak and bike use. Island Club staff is available to assist with ferry coordination and local recommendations to ensure a smooth and enjoyable stay.

The Space

2 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | Sleeps up to 6

Bedroom Layout:

Primary bedroom: King bed with private en-suite bathroom

Second bedroom: Two twin beds with hall bathroom nearby

Living room: Queen-size pull-out sofa for additional guests

Interior Features:

Fully equipped kitchen with induction cooktop

All essential cookware and dishware provided

Comfortable living area with large-screen TV

Wireless internet throughout the home

Outdoor Features:

Two spacious ocean-view porches

Gas grill

Beach chairs provided

Direct access to a private beachfront

Additional Information:

Golf cart garage available for guest use if a golf cart is rented separately

All linens and basic supplies provided for a comfortable stay

Amenities

Guests at Dolphin Cottage enjoy access to The Island Club amenities, which include:

Two resort-style pools

Hot tub

Luxury bathrooms and showers at the pool

Half-court outdoor basketball

Kayaks

Stand-up paddleboards

Fat tire beach bikes

Beach chairs and beach umbrellas

These amenities provide added comfort and recreation while preserving the island’s peaceful, natural atmosphere.

Guests have full, private access to Dolphin Cottage, including the entire home, two ocean-view porches, gas grill, beach chairs, and direct access to the private beachfront just steps from the house. Guests also have access to Island Club amenities, including pools, hot tub, and complimentary kayaks and bikes. A golf cart garage is available if a golf cart is rented separately.

The Island Club team respects guest privacy while remaining available as needed. Guests may contact the team with questions before or during their stay. Staff can assist with ferry services, golf cart rentals, luggage coordination, and local recommendations to ensure a smooth and enjoyable visit.

Dolphin Cottage is located on North Captiva Island, a quiet, car-free barrier island known for pristine beaches, abundant wildlife, and classic Old Florida charm. The area near Captiva Pass is especially popular for fishing and wildlife viewing, including dolphins, manatees, tarpon, and coastal birds. The island offers a peaceful, natural setting with minimal development.

North Captiva Island is accessible only by ferry, private boat, or small private plane. There are no cars on the island, and golf carts are the primary mode of transportation. Golf carts are available to rent separately. The Island Club team can assist with ferry and golf cart arrangements. The nearest airports are in Fort Myers and Punta Gorda.

Due to the island’s remote location, guests should plan ahead and bring groceries and essentials, as shopping options are limited.

Golf carts may be rented separately. A $2,000 pre-authorization hold is required for golf cart rentals and will be released after inspection at checkout.

No smoking anywhere on the property.
No pets permitted.
No parties or events allowed.
Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 10:00 AM.

Guests must follow all local regulations to help protect North Captiva Island’s wildlife and natural environment.
🦩 Wildlife Protection

Guests must follow all local laws and guidelines to help protect North Captiva Island’s unique wildlife and ecosystem.

🏖️ Beach Rules & Sea Turtle Protection:

Please respect marked sea turtle nests (May–October) and avoid disturbing them.

Close blinds or curtains facing the beach at night to avoid disorienting hatchlings.

Do not leave beach chairs, toys, tents, or holes in the sand overnight.

Fill in holes and flatten sandcastles before leaving the beach.

Avoid bright lights, flash photography, or shining flashlights toward the ocean.

No Golf Cart(s) on the airstrip or any Beaches

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Not Required
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Garden Gas Grill
  • POOL/SPA

    Shared/communal Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site Kayak On Site Tennis On Site Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games TV With Satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games Highchair
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 5

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Submitted Apr 10, 2019

    Stayed Apr 4, 2019

    Really close to the water, it’s own private beach! Like being in your own nature reserve, we saw so many dolphins and birds!

  • Michael B.

    Submitted May 11, 2025

    Stayed May 7, 2025

    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.

  • Melinda G.

    Submitted Apr 21, 2025

    Stayed Mar 15, 2025

    No complaints about the house. Location great, lodging great. Everything else overpriced.

  • Cindy M.

    Submitted Jul 12, 2024

    Stayed Jul 8, 2024

    Amazing house & location! Watched a dolphin every day swimming in front of the house

  • PK S.

    Submitted May 6, 2024

    Stayed Apr 19, 2024

    The house was perfectly located and everything was in order when we arrived. Everyone was accommodating, kind and helpful. Would definitely go back.

  • Steve A.

    Submitted Aug 16, 2022

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    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!

  • Karen W.

    Submitted Jul 12, 2022

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    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.

  • Seth C.

    Submitted Jul 9, 2022

    Stayed Jul 5, 2022

    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.

  • Leonela C.

    Submitted Jul 4, 2022

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    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.

  • Emily Y.

    Submitted Jun 14, 2022

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    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.

  • Lauren V.

    Submitted May 24, 2022

    Stayed May 16, 2022

    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.

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$828+
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