Private Captiva beach vacation rental homes offer an economical alternative to hotel or South Seas Resort lodging. Choose a private house rental with pool, and you'll find full amenities including all linens, fully equipped kitchens and high speed wireless Internet. Free 7-speed bicycles and beach equipment help make a perfect holiday vacation rental spot for your family with a Captiva rental.

Captiva Island is a tropical island located about four miles off the coast of Ft. Myers, Florida and just off the northern tip of Sanible Island. It’s a pleasant 50 minute drive from Ft Myers’ Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), a 2.5 hours from Miami International Airport (MIA), 3 hours from Tampa International (TPA) or St Pete/ Clearwater (PIE), or 4 hours from Orlando International (MCO).

The Island looks more Caribbean than Florida, with colorful and lush tropical foliage, wonderful tropical birds, and no high rises or fast food chains. The local restaurants are wonderful and are rich with Island charm.

A car is optional to enjoy the many activities on Captiva, as most everything is accessible by foot, bicycle or free trolley into the South Seas Resort marina. A limo from the airport is a good alternative to a rental car. Groceries can be ordered in advance for delivery on your arrival. Children’s cribs, playpens and jogging strollers can be provided by Island Rentals.

The sugar sand beaches are all natural and not crowded, though all beach areas are open to the public. Shelling is fantastic, surf fishing is very popular, and the gentle slope of the beach allows safe and easy swimming in the Gulf of Mexico.

Visit Captiva and enjoy the beach for an early morning walk and a day in the surf, the sunny skies of the typical day, the brillliant sunsets of the evening, the wonderful restaurants and endless activities await you.