Love the beach. Love the location. The island is wonderful. We spoke with the house managers about a few things with the house that could make the house better. Everything was as stated. We will be returning to visit again. Thank you Wendy and Bob. Ya'll were great.
This house and location are absolutely amazing! The home was recently remodeled over the past year and it showed! We were 2 families totaling 12. We were able to spend time together and enjoy island life! We loved that the beach was just steps in front of the house and we also enjoyed the pools at the island club that was just a short golf cart ride away. The house was very clean and we loved the caretakers of this home, they were very helpful and attentive and made getting to the house and the island very easy. We highly recommend and plan to return next year!
A Stunning Comeback! We Can't Wait to Return.What an absolute gem of a vacation rental! We knew the home had been recently remodeled after hurricane damage, but the care and quality that went into the restoration are truly impressive.It feels brand new, yet incredibly cozy and welcoming.The house was immaculate upon our arrival-spotlessly clean and beautifully appointed. The views are even more stunning than the photos suggest, and we spent every morning with coffee on the deck, just soaking it all in.A special shout-out to the caretakers, who were so attentive and made us feel well-looked after throughout our stay. It's clear how much pride they take in this property.We enjoyed our time so much that we've already decided we'll be back next year. Thank you for providing such a wonderful and relaxing getaway.Highly recommend!
If you want to be close to the water and beach, hear the waves, enjoy the sunset, this is place to stay on North Captiva! No other place is closer, or has a better view. Big on the Beach is it! Thanks to Bob and Wendy the place was ready for occupancy. They picked us up at the docks, carted our luggage to the house, and gave us a comprehensive orientation of all this spectacular house has to offer. When our week was up, Bob and Wendy were again there to help. Thank you! The house was immaculate and well suited for super large groups like our own. It offered plenty of beds and convenient bathrooms for all of us. And the kitchen is well equipped for fixing large meals or casual snacks for large groups. Much thanks to Bob and Wendy for making this a pleasant family vacation, and to Stephanie (the owner) for sharing her wonderful house and spectacular location with us. We love Big on the Beach!
My family and I had the best time together. The hot tub overlooking the ocean was a bonus during a few cooler days. We are already planning our next trip back.
Had a wonderful week on North Captiva with a house that accommodated our large family easily. Hosts were great and helped us with the unique planning you need for a vacation on an island. Would definitely recommend and use again.
We had a very big group for a week and this home was perfect. Location couldnât have been any better and everyone was extremely helpful. Not only was the house/owner great everyone on the island were great too. It was windy while we stayed so we spent a lot of time at the pool. The pool area was just as beautiful. We loved it so much and hope to go back.
Perfect beachfront spot, twenty-five feet from the water. We saw dolphins and tarpon right in front of the house. Each night we watched the most beautiful sunsets and fell asleep to the waves. Absolutely incredible.
A true beach house⊠Nothing fancy but all the essentials and then some. A great 6 bdr layout for large families. Best location on the island! The only downside is their 8 AM check out, but we requested a later time and they happily accommodated us. Fantastic week!
Canât beat the sunset. Great location on island with plenty of beach access and room to spread out. Plenty of room for 19 and Becca the caretaker was outstanding to work with. Easy boat slip access also. Enjoyed our stay and hope to return at a later daye
Our family of 16 had fun from sunrise to sunset. From playing in the ocean to fun in the pool to hiking and collecting seashells to seeing manatees and watching the dolphins swim by. It was everything we hoped for and more . A little bit of paradise!
Great family vacation suitable for all ages. The house is a few steps to the beach which is very convenient to comeback whenever you need it (with kids and babies thatâs a big plus). It is big enough with many rooms and bathrooms that people can do different activities without bothering each other ( work, play , breastfeeding, etc.) and also have communal areas on the top floor to share time cooking or eating all together. Great family vacation!
I have never seen views that are so gorgeous from every angle of the home. Multiple decks that give you privacy, perfect sunset views and beach views. Everyone on the island was incredibly helpful and friendly! We fell in love with North Captiva and Big on the Beach is the perfect location. We will be back!
We had an amazing week at Big on the Beach! The location is spectacular with panoramic ocean views. The sunsets were incredible. The house was very clean, and the caretakers were incredibly helpful leading up to our arrival. We were a group of 13, with adults and seven children under10. We all fit comfortably in the house. We would definitely stay at Big on the Beach again!
The location is best on island from what I could tell. You can see gulf and bayside. Sunsets are amazing. Wildlife and seashells abound. The beaches are secluded for the most part with an occasion couple or family but night and day when compared to some of the more âtouristyâ places we have stayed along 30A. We will most certainly return. The owner and caretakers went out of their way to ensure our stay was amazing. Stephanie, Wendy and Bob were excellent communicators!
We enjoyed a nice long weekend at Big on the Beach! Our family had plenty of space to spread out and my daughter (7 months) was able to sleep downstairs while the adults hung out upstairs. We had a wonderful time spending some much needed time as a family. We took advantage of the location and views to update family photos while there as well! Bob and Wendy were absolutely wonderful; so warm and welcoming as well as super helpful. It was our first time on the island but it wonât be our last! See you soon North Captiva!!
We stayed here for family birthday celebration. It was a dream come true from start to finish. The location of this home is beyond compare! Right on the beach for swimming, sunsets, shelling, and more! The interior of the home suited our extended family of 10 with a perfect gathering space as the heart of the home and respite/sleeping spaces for all. The amenities of the Island Club connection and a golf cart allowed for further exploring and fun! We left with a heart full of memories and we would definitely return to this fabulous vacation home.
The Island makes you relax and take life down a notch plenty to enjoy while youâre there. Kayaking saw dolphins within 20 feet playing and jumping out of the water. sightseeing for wildlife was a pleasure. You have access to two different pools and one hot tub. Mangos bar and grill had great cocktails and food wonderful people. The host Stephanie was Awesome as well as Bob and Wendy Lee the caretakers they wanted to make your stay is a special one for sure and weâre easy to get in touch with if you had any questions. Canât say enough such a pleasure.
We loved the Big on the beach house and itâs perfect location. We could see dolphins and manatees from both inside and outside the house. The beach front location was great for just walking out the front door to either swim or for some fishing from shore. Our favorite evening spot was the lower level, with the screened in porch and large couch! We hung out there for hours listening to the wave and watching the sunset. The hosts, Bob and Wendy were always available to answer any questions we had. When we arrived the house was spotlessly cleaned and the restaurant they recommended was fantastic. We would eat there again!
It really is hard to put this experience in just a few words. It was a perfect fit for the 12 of us! Beautiful and comfortable! Stephanie was so kind and helpful. Bob and Wendy, the amazing hosts, were so informative, kind and easy to reach. This beach house is truly paradise! The beaches were beautiful, shelling and fishing were so fun it was so hard to leave. If you want a truly peaceful and relaxing vacation go to the Big House on the Beach! You will never regret it.
Hike through the the unspoiled North Captiva Island State park. Enjoy the beach and water right outside your front door. Our home comes with The North Captiva Island Club membership which includes 2 heated pools, hot tub, poolside restaurant and bar, kayaks, bike and Paddle boards!