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Dolphin Cottage, Charming Beachfront Escape on North Captiva Island

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A sunset view over a beach with a wooden walkway leading to the water. - Dolphin Cottage, Charming Beachfront Escape on North Captiva Island (North Captiva)
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Dolphin Cottage, Charming Beachfront Escape on North Captiva Island provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Dolphin Cottage, Charming Beachfront Escape on North Captiva Island

  • Escape to Dolphin Cottage, a charming waterfront retreat on North Captiva’s peaceful sunrise side. Wake up to stunning Pine Island Sound views, spot dolphins and manatees from the property, explore nearby beaches, fish, shell, and unwind on expansive porches surrounded by nature.

    2 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | Sleeps up to 6

    Dolphin Cottage comfortably accommodates up to six guests and features beautiful water views throughout the home.

    ✩ PRIMARY BEDROOM SUITE ✩
    King-size bed
    Linens and pillows provided
    Private en-suite bathroom
    Beautiful water views
    Relaxing coastal atmosphere

    ✩ SECOND BEDROOM ✩
    Two twin beds
    Hall bathroom conveniently located nearby

    ✩ LIVING AREA ✩
    Queen-size pull-out sofa
    Comfortable seating
    Large-screen TV
    Panoramic water views

    ✩ KITCHEN & DINING ✩
    The fully equipped kitchen makes it easy to prepare everything from a quick island breakfast to a relaxed dinner after a day exploring North Captiva.
    Induction cook top
    Essential cookware
    Dishware and kitchen essentials

    ✩ OUTDOOR LIVING ✩
    One of the highlights of Dolphin Cottage is the incredible outdoor space.

    Two expansive porches
    Gorgeous Pine Island Sound views
    Direct access to a private beach just steps away
    Gas grill
    Beach chairs provided
    Open outdoor spaces for relaxing and enjoying the island

    Morning coffee with the sunrise. Afternoon wildlife watching. Sunset drinks by the water. This is island living at Dolphin Cottage.

    Golf Cart
    Dolphin Cottage has a rent able 4 - seat golf cart for $89 per day.

    A $1,000 pre-authorization damage deposit hold will be placed on the card on file three days before check-in and released within one week after checkout, pending the golf cart inspection.


    COMPLIMENTARY PERKS AT DOLPHIN COTTAGE:

    ~ Luggage assistance and delivery are provided upon arrival and departure during business hours only. (8:30 am - 4:30 pm)

    ~ Enjoy a beautiful Sunset Cruise every Wednesday at sunset, weather permitting.

    ~ Guests staying at Dolphin Cottage can enjoy exclusive discounted ferry rates with The Island Club Ferry.

    ~ Parking at the Mainland Welcome Center is included for one vehicle.
    Additional vehicles are $10/day.

    ~ Guests staying at Dolphin Cottage enjoy access to The Island Club, giving you the best of both worlds the privacy of your own waterfront cottage and access to resort-style amenities.

    These added benefits make arriving, exploring, and enjoying North Captiva even easier.

    Dolphin Cottage isn't just a place to stay it's an invitation to slow down and experience a different side of Florida.

    Trade traffic and busy schedules for barefoot walks, salty breezes, wildlife sightings, spectacular sunrises, peaceful mornings, fishing adventures, and the sound of the water just outside your door.

    Whether you're planning a family getaway, a fishing adventure, a nature-filled escape, or simply a few days away from it all, Dolphin Cottage offers the perfect setting for an unforgettable North Captiva experience.

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About the neighborhood

Located in Captiva, this vacation home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at North Captiva Island Beach and Bowman's Beach. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including wildlife walks. Visit our Captiva travel guide
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FL, North Captiva

What's nearby

  • A coastal town with a long beach, clear blue waters, and a marina with boats.
    North Captiva Island Beach
    1 min walk - 0.0 km

Restaurants

  • The Mucky Duck
  • The Bubble Room
  • Mainstay North Captiva & Barnacles Bar
  • Starbucks
  • Keylime Bistro

Frequently asked questions

Does Dolphin Cottage, Charming Beachfront Escape on North Captiva Island have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Dolphin Cottage, Charming Beachfront Escape on North Captiva Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dolphin Cottage, Charming Beachfront Escape on North Captiva Island?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dolphin Cottage, Charming Beachfront Escape on North Captiva Island?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dolphin Cottage, Charming Beachfront Escape on North Captiva Island located?

Situated near the beach in Captiva, this vacation home is close to North Captiva Island Beach and Cayo Costa Beaches. Area attractions also include Alison Hagerup Beach Park and Cabbage Key.

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Reviews

Dolphin Cottage, Charming Beachfront Escape on North Captiva Island Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 58 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

Amazing house & location! Watched a dolphin every day swimming in front of the house
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautful

The house was perfectly located and everything was in order when we arrived. Everyone was accommodating, kind and helpful. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Can’t drive to island…logistics is expensive

No complaints about the house. Location great, lodging great. Everything else overpriced.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Beautiful Vacation

This was the perfect vacation for a getaway with adult friends. This house wasn’t very clean, but had mostly what we needed. If we came back, though, I would not rent this house again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice getaway!

The home was clean which is very important the kitchen was well supplied to cook what ever you wanted. The surrounding bushes and trees needs some trimming up but otherwise all was good.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing and enjoyable place.

Only minor suggestion: supply shampoo, measuring spoons and aluminum foil or plastic wrap. Those are cheap items that are easily supplied (and that will last for some time).
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Needs some updates

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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Love the location, rental sub par for the price.

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful view, clean nice beach

We stayed here for fishing. Unfortunately the fishing is not a good as we hoped from this spot in the beach. There is a good drop off close to shore and strong currents. Surprisingly not a huge variety of fish. Ladyfish, sheeps head by the docks and catfish at night and Snook that almost never bite because they are targeted by numerous boats all day long. The second day we walked the other side of the island and fished. It was great. Lots of bait fish and tons of fish biting. Highly recommend this island for a vacation. Beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Wonderful breathtaking beach stay

Location, breathtaking, beach house is beautiful and has everything you need but maybe needs a little love put into it. Not a lot but a little :-) Only minor point was the top bedroom was just too hot for us, air con wasnt brilliant up there, so we spent most of the holiday in bedroom number 2 downstairs as much cooler. The house had everything you need and was a fantastic place to stay right on the beach. Will be back and would recommend to anyone who wants that fantastic perfect beach, clear water, fantasy retreat. The perfect place for me to propose to my now fiance. We saw dolphins nearly every day, as well as all kinds of other beautiful wildlife. People on the island are lovely and friendly and getting back and forth with supplies and luggage was made surprisingly easy and carefree. Would recommend.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2019
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6/10 Okay

The island is wonderful, Dolphin Cottage needs some TLC!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than 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: My rental experience was average. I had unanswered questions since booking in February and actually found the transportation resources to be most helpful, even for the cottage questions I had. The Cottage itself is tired. Curtains are stained, the screen doors don't slide and are torn, the outdoor cushions were filthy and clearly are left outside constantly without being touched, the couch in the family room is ripped, there were no outdoor trash bins for trash removal, the golf cart was extremely difficult to turn as well as rusty, the water smelled like sulfur and was not good for showering, and the decks/railings feel unsafe and have what appear to be some pretty big cracks. The location of the Cottage is wonderful and the views were what provided the best part of the stay. I will be back for a visit to the island but will choose a different place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cute beach cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. 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: We had the opportunity to stay at this adorable cottage for our anniversary weekend. We noticed the recent reviews that the cottage looked worn and needed updating. It could use some updating and a refresh, yes, but it had the charm of an old beach cottage that you would expect. It was decorated in a chic way and was perfect for the two of us. We had no issues with the home and thought it was an adorable place. Our biggest complaint was the fiasco checking in and the boat dock slip. We were told they would be there until 5. We showed up at 4:45 and the property manager had already left for the day so it took a lot back and forth with people on the grounds to figure out our golf cart and check in information. Our boat slip was assigned to two different boats so we were dealing with trying to find a spot every time we came back in from the water. It was definitely disorganized.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Wonderful Time

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!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Dolphin cottage

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.
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

019 dolphin cottage

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.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Love North Captiva; Promises about houses could be better

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.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Beautiful spot!

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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great time

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: great experience staying in this cottage and island. Everything well organized: boat trip, gulf card, transportation of luggage to the flat ...We enjoyed the private beach (the cottage is defineately not on the wrong side of the island), crossing the island for sunset is only a short trip by the gulf cardthe rooms and kitchen are clean and well equipped, I only wonder why nobody clean up the mess under the house from the trash and broken equipement (maybe I ́m too German) which would only takes 5min. Highly recommended location. Some minor disadvantages mentioned in prior reports are true, but come on, this is like paradise.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Needing revamp

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was 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: Cate From Eden Prarie MN hit it on the head in her review
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Choose it for the view

This was a very nice property. It was very tastefully decorated and the amenities were more than adequate. It is showing signs of age/wear but was still a beautiful property to stay in. We had issues with the cart, ice maker, and stopper in the bathtub but most were addressed or corrected by the management company. We had items damaged during the shuttle transport but those were taken care of as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Dolphin Cottage name is spot on....

North Captiva is a special place. If you're looking for a simple 2BR cottage to relax and enjoy sunrise, dolphins, boat watching, shelling, sandy beach bar and sunsets - this checks the box. Great location. Beautiful sunrise from the master bedroom bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A wonderful visit.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We arrived on a cold and rainy day but the gentleman who assisted us with our luggage and groceries was nonetheless so pleasant ! Our cottage was lovely with a gorgeous beach view and the weather for the remainder of our stay was perfect. We look forward to returning to this special place.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We loved our stay on north Captiva. The cottage was just what we wanted space-wise. We’d love to return as soon as the issues with travel calm down.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, quiet place to unplug

My only issues were the golf cart being given to us uncharged. We had to push it about a 1/2-3/4 mile to our house. Also harder than it should be to get reservations at On the Water and the Boathouse. Otherwise it was a wonderful vacation and we are definitely going back!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Water views

Great views from both bedrooms/ living room. Golf carts die really fast though!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021