North Captiva, Florida
If you are searching for an island vacation that is different from all others, then search no more for you have stumbled upon North Captiva Island. Accessible only by boat, scheduled ferry, small airplane or helicopter, transportation on its sand roads is by golf cart, (one is included with the house), bicycle or on foot. Miles of pristine beaches, mangroves and a natural preserve comprise this mostly undeveloped island where swimming, sunbathing, boating, shelling, skiing, hiking, kayaking, bicycling, bird and wildlife watching are but a few of the preferred activities.
Sol Mar is a family-owned home and we want you to enjoy the same wonderful experience as when we are on the island. Our philosophy is, “Mi Casa, tu casa” (My home is your home). Our unique island home is 75 steps from the beach with spectacular panoramic views.
Surrounded by 4 distinct bodies of water, the Gulf, Pine Island Sound, Captiva Pass and Red Fish Pass, North Captiva Island offers world class fishing both from its shores and just offshore. Manatees, dolphins, sea turtles and the occasional sea otters are daily visitors to our island. Ospreys, eagles and gopher tortoises are year-round residents. Our island is a short boat ride to the nearby islands of Sanibel, Captiva, Cayo Costa and Cabbage Key of Jimmy Buffett’s “Hamburger in Paradise” fame.
Included in your rental fee is access to North Captiva Island Club with its large, heated pool and outdoor bar and restaurant. Guests can check-out kayaks on a complementary basis. (based on availability).
The main level of the house (which is elevated to 23 ft.), offers breathtaking bird’s eye view of the Gulf of Mexico, Pine Island Sound, the Salty Approach Airstrip. The lanai is the perfect place to enjoy the sunsets and sunrise, read a book, create island arts and crafts, take a nap or simply do nothing at all. Since the house is adjacent to the island’s private airstrip, watching small airplanes and helicopters land, take off and taxi down the runway is a thrill that you will not soon forget.
The fully equipped kitchen is located on this level so you can enjoy the amazing views while preparing meals. The dining room table is made of distressed wood. Here you will enjoy countless hours dining or playing games with the family. The main level has a full bathroom complete with a shower and tub for ease of bathing little ones or enjoying a soak. Two bedrooms are also located on this floor: one room has a queen size bed and an entrance foyer that can be closed to allow this bedroom to become the second master suite. The other bedroom has a full futon and 2 twin beds. Both rooms are tastefully decorated and are the perfect place to rest after a day at the beach.
On the second level of the house is the master bedroom retreat complete with two private balconies. The “Sunrise Balcony” offers views of the sun as it rises over Pine Island Sound to the east. From the comfort of the outdoor bed, you can also gaze at the Milky Way and all the wonders that the night sky has to offer. Shooting stars and a meteor shower or two are not an uncommon occurrence. From the “Sunset Balcony” you will enjoy the sunset over the Gulf of Mexico, views of Cayo Costa and so much more.
The master suite has a romantic canopy bed and a private sitting area. The master bath has a large two person shower as well as an over-sized soaking tub – the perfect place to rejuvenate.
Also located on the second level is a separate bonus sleeping room with a trundle bed that comfortably accommodates two. This bonus room is well appointed with a mall dresser and makes a for a cozy place for kids and kids at heart!
STILL NEED MORE BEDS for those friends and family that just could not stay behind We know what that is like! Our family is made up of 9 siblings so we understand the importance of spending time together making memories. Sol Mar offers sleeping accommodation for up to two additional people in beds on two convertible twin ottomans and room for two more on the convertible sofa (queen bed) in the living room.
Ground Level
The cabana/game/teen room has a well-appointed living area with a smart TV, refrigerator, microwave, full bathroom, queen bed. Game table, foosball, variety of board games and activities. The cabana is a great place to hang out.
Sol mar provides lots of outdoor toys and activities such as a large portable pool and play center for little ones, ping pong, bocce ball, volleyball, spike ball to name a few. You can spend a morning on the ocean kayaks fishing or frolicking with dolphins and manatees. When the gulf is calm you can paddle and explore the wilder side of the island, the preserve.
We also provide an outdoor grill, dining table, sitting areas and hammocks.
Main Level
Travertine limestone floors throughout, fully equipped kitchen, dining area, separate laundry room with full size washer and dryer; full bathroom with shower and tub, one bedroom with a queen size bed and foyer entrance that can become a second master, another bedroom with a queen futon and two twin beds, flat screen television in each bedroom, living area with TV, and a game and video library, lanai and wraparound decking throughout most of the exterior of the house.
Second Level
Master bedroom suite with a king bed, 65" smart TV, separate sitting area and desk, master bath with a deep, jetted tub, double sinks, a shower for two, sunset and sunrise balconies. This level also has a separate and private sleeping room, dresser and a trundle bed that comfortably sleeps two.
Sol Mar on North Captiva is the island home of your dreams. Sol Mar will live in your memories, calling you back to your home away from home. Ultimately, you will return. As for the views…well you’ll just have to see for yourself!
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Wonderful weekend with our family of 6. Gorgeous sunsets. Clean house. Easy access to the beach. Pool was great after hot day. Great quiet island to get away.
Great location, we enjoyed North Captiva Island
. . . . no really, clearing this lovely house for check out was hard! There were twelve of us, three generations celebrating Pop's 75th birthday, and it was a fantastic vacation. But going to sleep in paradise on Friday night and waking up in boot camp Saturday morning was tough! There is a long list of chores to be done for a 9:00 am. checkout. A smaller group with fewer children might have had an easier exit, but we did it and we'll be back next year!!!! Sidebar: three of our kids required antibiotics from the Publix pharmacy for ear infections, strep throat and a badly cut foot (Web MD to the rescue!) If you are unsure about dealing with the unexpected on an island, don't worry. The Tortuga staff are ready to help and it will all work out in island time!
The property was as listed, we had plenty of room to play and longe around. TORTUGA was great with checking in and out. They handled our few issues promptly. I would highly recommend this property for a great get away from it all. Another plus was the air strip. We seen several plans come and go . The kids loved it.
Sol Mar is spectacular and the location can’t be beat. Our family is in love with it. We were a group of 10 and there was room to spare. The home is spacious, comfortable and very well appointed. The kitchen has everything you could think of and more! There’s even a drawer with plates, bowls and utensil for kids. The views are unbeatable! Seeing the beach outside your window is the perfect start to every day. The top deck is an ideal spot for sunsets in the evening. It is just a few steps from the beach which is very convenient especially with large groups. Also, being next to the airstrip was so much fun. It was so exciting to watch the planes and helicopters take off and land, especially for our 2 year old boy! The only real issue as mentioned in a previous review is the golf cart; it is begging to be replaced. Not having brakes wasn’t even a concern since it wouldn’t hold the charge enough to reach the beach. It was checked twice during our stay but we had to push it back to the house 3 times before we gave up using it. Luckily we were able to rent carts from Boats and Fun. We have rented from them on three separate stays and can definitely recommend them. Tortuga was very attentive in resolving our issues. Special thanks to Jorge who was incredibly helpful throughout our stay! That being said I would definitely recommend Sol Mar for your North Captiva getaway. Our family had a blast and cannot wait to return!
We have been to north captiva 5 times and this was the first time at sol mar. I can definitely say this is the best house there, you get everything you need. You wake up with a water view, watch the airplanes take off, watch the sunset from the main house or deck area and more. The pool deck area is perfect and comfortable for everyone to enjoy. I definitely recommend this vacation house for anyone looking to relax!
The house was beautiful and location was perfect. The property manager was very responsive to our needs. I’ll be coming here again!
Fantastic location with awesome ocean views from decks. The outdoor living space and pool deck is one the best on the island. A great location!!
We really enjoyed our stay on North Captiva Island! It was a vacation meant for relaxation and family time. The house was a great location! Watching the planes come and go was so much fun for my family. And the view every morning was unbelievable! We enjoyed shelling and easy access to the beach. Being a part of the North Captiva Club was helpful. We used their bikes to explore the island and the outdoor pool at the club. We did have two issues. The golf cart that went with the house did not have brakes (or at the very least did not work). We were able to manage, but there were a few stressful moments. We were supposed to get the cart replaced but it never did. I’m not sure if they didn’t have more or not. The second thing was the pool. The water level was low (we had to fill pool each day) and because of this the filter wouldn’t work properly to keep it clean. The property was very quick to try and fix this problem by sending over people to work on it, but i think it may be a bigger issue to look into. We would also recommend that the property have a binder with eating options, phone numbers, amenities, and how house works (pool heater, ferry numbers, nearby islands to visit). Overall, our stay was fantastic! We had two families. We had 4 kids who ranged from 10-14 years old. We made so many memories and enjoyed our stay immensely! The above issues are listed for an honest review when people are considering renting the property. Thank you for the stay!
With 11 people in tow we had a wonderful week on NCI in this home! We celebrated a 40 anniversary and a birthday while on the island and this beautiful location was a great choice for those memories. The close proximity to the beach was clutch and the pool was lovely! Duncan at Tortuga was a great asset for us and we thank him for his hospitality! With grandkids from 4-10 years and us oldies we loved seeing the planes come and go! Thank you Sol Mar for our great memories!
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