Wonderful stay with family. Great location with a short walk to a secluded beach. House was clean and perfect. Pool was amazing. Would recommend again.
Our family had a wonderful time! The house was so well stocked! I didnt have to use any of the kitchen staples we brought from home! The place was clean, really cute and in a beautiful location! We enjoyed the bbq grill, lounging at the pool and had a nice little walk to the beach, which we pretty much had all to ourselves! We saw so many dolphins and manatees! It was truly magnificent!! Our hostess was friendly and kind. We got to visit with her about the place while she was doing some yard tending. She had the grounds well kept and full of beautiful plants and trees! We were very impressed and can't wait to visit again! Thank you so much for having us!
This house fit our family and friends just perfect!The house was well appointed..had everything we needed. The pool was a wonderful addition. The eagles nesting above it were amazing! Margarethe was an amazing host. She answered any questions we had.
My best friend return to Captiva each summer. We found this absolute GEM for our weeklong stay. Everything that was listed was exactly as it was. The house was clean and very comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked with pots/pans and cooking utensils. The house had plenty of books, puzzles and even toys for any young children that are staying there. There are 3 smart tvs with endless streaming possibilities The walk to the beach was a breeze, and the beach cart was great! There were also beach chairs/beach tent/umbrellas/beach toys/floats/snorkel masks/beach mats as well. The pool was amazing!! Was completely expecting bath water temps when I first got in, and was pleasantly surprised at the refreshing temperature of the water from being cooled! From the pool, you can see the big eagles nest atop a tree. We had the pleasure of meeting our host on the property one morning when we returned from a bike ride. She was tending to some of the beautiful foliage on the property. We had a nice chat as she gave us the history of the property. It was clear that she enjoys taking care of the plants/trees on property. We had an amazing week in a beautiful oasis. We will look forward to returning next year.
House is roomy, uncluttered, updated, comfortable, very well stocked, clean, private location, steps from the gorgeous quiet beach! We loved the huge screened lanai. The downstairs room worked well as a 3rd bedroom and a detached office by day. The pool is an amazing haven if you can tear yourself away from the beach! We are cook at home people and this kitchen was the best stocked I've ever stayed in. Host was very accessible and helpful. Amazing vacation property! Would love to return!
Captiva Cottage had everything we needed for our relaxing week. We loved the pool and even got to see the bald eagle in the nest next door! The host answered all my questions and even dropped off new batteries for the tv remote. I can't wait to go back!
The property was in great condition and excellently stocked! All the beds and seating areas were very comfortable and spacious. They provided beach chairs and a cart. Access to the beach was just across the street. The screened porch was a great place to watch the eagle nest and the iguanas. It was also nice to have a pool at the house. The property owners were very responsive to any questions we had. We can't wait to stay again!eat tiguanas.
My wife and I celebrated our birthdays and anniversary there. All on the same day! It was private, peaceful, and beautiful! So close to the beach, shops and restaurants. Our host was very kind and knowledgeable and a pleasure to talk to. Fully recommend a stay at her property. Loved the edible landscape!
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the cottage. House was in great shape and pool was fantastic! Best part was the proximity to the beach which made access to the sand a breeze. Would definitely recommend!
This was a wonderful vacation (unfortunately, too short). The cottage is very well maintained, clean and confortable. The room on the ground floor is very convenient. My wife and I stayed in that room and my daughters (both in College age) in the cottage in the 2nd floor. Great setup, with privacy and freedom⊠in summary, great place for a beach vacation⊠we will certainly returnâŠ
This cottage was perfect for our group of three. Its a very short walk to the beach, and when we preferred the pool, it was steps away from the cottage. An eagle's nest near the pool provided constant entertainment.
The house was very nice and very clean, perfect setup. We LOVED the pool and the very short walk to the beach, great place to spend our family vacation!
We had an amazing time staying here for our anniversary this year. We come to Sanibel/Captiva every year and try new places to stay each time and so far, this has been our favorite. Being able to jump into the pool after a long day in the sun at the beach was refreshing and really added to the stay. We will be back!
Our two grown daughters stayed in the downstairs bedroom/bathroom/sitting room and could come and go as they wanted. We stayed upstairs, and we all ate, went to the beach and played games out on the porch. Peace and quiet! Really enjoyed the pool and the cottage.
This was by far the best house we have stayed on Captiva. We have been coming for 30 years without missing a single year. The 3 bedrooms were perfect. The pool was amazing, the Cabana by the pool was Rocking! And the beach being so close Literally across the street was just the icing on the cake! We will rent again this same home next year!!!
Margarethe's island hideaway is an absolute gem. From it's seclusion to close proximity to the beach and amazing water to the pool with painted turtles in the pool floor and pineapple plants - dont forget the pineapple plants. This place has it all and the price is well below some of the other places you'll see for Captiva. It really does check all the boxes. I would say that if you have difficulty navigating stairs then this is probably not the place for you as the main part of the house is on the upper level and the stairs could be difficult for some. Really a wonderful stay in Captiva.
We have been to Captiva many times over the years as a large group. This was our first time with myself, my wife, and our youngest daughter. The home was perfect for us and had everything we could possibly need. The kitchen was fully stocked with essentials, plenty of pool towels, the pool was fantastic, and easy access to the local beach as well as Turners and Blind Pass. Thank you so much and we will definitely return!