1 Min to BEACH! 6BR 5BA House screened Heated pool+2 carts,Island club,Gulf View provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
6 bedrooms5 bathrooms290 sq m
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
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About this property
1 Min to BEACH! 6BR 5BA House screened Heated pool+2 carts,Island club,Gulf View
SERENITY NOW is under new management and has had to start a new VRBO listing. Unfortunately, this means we have lost all of our fantastic reviews. We have been premier hosts for many years with a 9.6 rating. We are happy to send our previous very current reviews upon request.
SERENITY NOW has Gulf Sunrises and expanded Harbour views! luxurious 6~ bedrooms (4 Kings) 5~ full bathroom, 2 Golf Carts, one 4 person and 6 person.. 4 Level spacious estate located steps from the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico on Upper Captiva Island. A quick 1~ minute golf cart ride or a 4~ minute walk to the BEACH. Large Heated pool attached to a Cabana with Full bath and two showers, all screened in for safety and bug free. Located on Oro Peso Lane, meaning "Spanish Gold", Serenity Now is hidden among palm trees, and its Harbor views are second to none! With sleeping up to 14 people and four king master bedrooms, Serenity Now can host your next family vacation, reunion, or even wedding (fees apply). This island mansion is reminiscent of a luxury beach resort in the Caribbean, without the need for a passport. NORTH CAPTIVA ISLAND is a private island accessible only by boat or private aircraft. The Island has 4 restaurants, 2 convenience stores, North Captiva is known for uncrowded, natural white sand beaches with incredible shelling and wildlife viewing. Two thirds of North Captiva is a state wildlife preserve with many hiking trails, while one-third is lightly developed with vacation homes. No cars or paved roads just golf carts & bicycles on our sandy paths Relax go for a Golf cart ride, World famous shelling on the pristine sand beaches on the Gulf of Mexico, watch the Dolphins, Manatee, amazing birds and Tortoises...
FIRST CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS! a traditional, Florida island-style house, spacious 4-story mansion with a large heated screened-in pool and hang-out Cabana area all screened and fenced in. Top Deck has expansive views of Safety Harbor, Photo Opt time, Sunrise Stunning. Three story screened in decking, 10 foot Ceilings, Transom windows. Well appointed Kitchen, 2 full size refrigerator. 2 Golf Carts, one 4 person and one 6 person waiting for your exclusive use during your stay.RESORT-LIKE AMENITIES! Serenity Now has a Large Screened heated swimming pool and pool-side games. Play ping pong, ring-toss, ladder-toss, Large connect four and corn-hole while hanging out and or grilling by the pool. Full bath for the pool and Cabana . plenty of beach stuff, 8 chairs, 2 umbrellas, 15+ towels, beach wagon, floats on and on. Safe Fun for Families, Parents will have Fun Too...Through our VIP Island Club membership have free access to the club's Kayaks & Bikes, pools ( yes, pool bar and restaurant ), hot tub, basketball half court and tennis courts. AN ADVENTURE AWAITS! Your on-island property manager and personal concierge will assist with the logistics of traveling to an island and help make the experience as stress-free as possible. Concierge will assist selecting ferry boat options to North Captiva. You will be greeted upon your arrival by your concierge and they will transport you and your luggage and groceries to Serenity Now (unless you requested the kitchen). Concierge will give you a private tour of the island and help familiarize you with the amenities and intricacies in the house and will be a phone call or text away during your stay. PRIVATE BEACH WEDDINGS! (ENQUIRE WITHIN) IT'S ISLAND TIME AT SERENITY NOW! Everyday awaits a new adventure on North Captiva. Whether you choose to relax by the pool or beach, take a bike or kayak ride, go fishing, hike to the nature preserve, or just enjoying the harbor breeze on the porch - It’s all up to you! Soon enough, just take your shoes off and slip on your flip-flops because it's island time!!
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Heated pool
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Bedrooms
6 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Iron/ironing board
Things to do
Heated pool
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Golf carts are only to be driven by registered guests over the age of 16 with valid drivers license. Violations will result in loss of cart privileges
Only a maximum of 14 registered guests are allowed on property. Infants and children count as guests.
Final confirmation of your reservation and access to the property is contingent upon owner receiving and approving the signed rental agreement
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 14
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the neighborhood
North Captiva, a neighborhood in Captiva, is home to this vacation home. Barbara Sumwalt Useppa Island Historical Museum and Barbara Sumwalt Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Captiva Chapel By the Sea and Boca Grande Lighthouse Museum. Visit our Captiva travel guide
Does 1 Min to BEACH! 6BR 5BA House screened Heated pool+2 carts,Island club,Gulf View have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is 1 Min to BEACH! 6BR 5BA House screened Heated pool+2 carts,Island club,Gulf View pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
This property doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at 1 Min to BEACH! 6BR 5BA House screened Heated pool+2 carts,Island club,Gulf View?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 1 Min to BEACH! 6BR 5BA House screened Heated pool+2 carts,Island club,Gulf View?
Check-out is at 9:00 AM.
Where is 1 Min to BEACH! 6BR 5BA House screened Heated pool+2 carts,Island club,Gulf View located?
Located in North Captiva, this vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from North Captiva Island Beach.
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1 Min to BEACH! 6BR 5BA House screened Heated pool+2 carts,Island club,Gulf View Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
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This property was the perfect choice for a large family vacation. The owner and property manager were great to work with and communication was excellent. Beautiful screened porches…countless hours enjoying sunrise rises over the water, watching the kids cool off in the pool, and getting wrecked by my nephew at table tennis.
This was a nice property and we thoroughly enjoyed our time here. You have many sections of beach to visit, nice to see the wildlife again, and the house had pretty much everything we needed.
This property is beautifully situated and filled with plenty of special touches to make your stay pleasant. We felt like we had all we could want and more.
Stayed for approx 4 nights. Cute house, nicely decorated and convenient location to pool / beaches. Very pretty island, but it is still recovering from last years hurricane.
Great place to stay!!! Love the location, golf carts, very spacious ( there was 11 of us), pool was amazing for the kids, the 2 refrigerators came in handy, so nice having a washer and dryer, the house was amazing along with Nicole (the property manager) great help and a very special lady!!! We also loved North Captiva and look forward to the next trip! Shout out to Boats and Fun, Mango’s & the Ice Cream Shop!!! We would also recommend Island Girls Ferry shuttle service!!! WE ALL LOVED THIS TRIP
Our stay involved 10 family members escaping the holiday stress to enjoy a remote location that offers opportunity to enjoy nature, play games on the beach, and make family memories. Our mission was accomplished!
Everything was as advertised. The screened pool and recreation area was perfect for our 5 grandkids to play. We were close to the beach. The owners were very kind and responsive throughout booking and leading up to the stay. The management company was also prompt and polite. It's a nice property that was clean and everything was in working order. It was a great week of vacation
Overall we had a wonderful week at this property! Tortuga property management was responsive to our needs and very helpful. We had guests from age 7-older adults and everyone was comfortable. We did not use the cabana room and all guests stayed in the main house. We look forward to visiting the island again (and hopefully a little warmer weather)!!
We booked this home, and traveled to FL for our family vacation. Unfortunately hurricane Helene had made landfall just two days earlier - the home had sustained damage and we were not able to stay here or on North Captiva Island. We ended up staying on Pine Island, and enjoyed our time. Thankfully the owners were very kind and allowed us to move our booking to January of 2025, when we will once again be traveling to FL. We have stayed on the Island many times, and look forward to our stay at Serenity Now, in Jan.
This was part of our family's 2nd trip to North Captiva and the island provided the perfect vacation destination. The house had all the space we needed for our group of 14. The kids loved having the pool and the trek to the beach was short and easy. We saw lots of wildlife including dolphins on the beach everyday. Our only issue was that the water pump wasn't working when we arrived and it look a couple of days to get it resolved. Once that was on working order we were able to fully relax and enjoy the paradise that North Captiva has to offer.
It was a great space for our extended family vacation! We had 12 of us and there was the perfect amount of room for all of us! We had ages 6-70’s. Just a tip, if you have older people who have difficulty with steps, this might be challenging. Also, a heads up, the convenient store in the island had some necessities, but not a lot, so make sure you get your groceries before coming over. But we did visit the store daily for delicious ice cream and coffee!! The island currently has one restaurant open due to the hurricane. It is very good food, but make sure you have enough for meals at home too. We enjoyed the quiet island life away from the hustle and bustle. Prefect For a relaxing, fun, beautiful vacation.
The island is magical. Our family discovered it back in 2012 and we just had to come back. We needed a bigger house due to our increased family members😁 This house has fantastic charm and was perfect for 11 adults 21+. It is ideally located, great sunrise views from the top level and the property management company was responsive and timely to all questions and requests. The pool & downstairs play area was perfect for games & conversation. The living floor was spacious enough to accommodate all of us… and the kitchen was well stocked - even with spices & such (much more so than other rentals I have had). We had access to kayaks and bikes through the club - thanks to the owner! We had an amazing time and would recommend this home to our friends!
This is, I believe, our fifth visit to North Captiva Island. It is a very special place indeed-if you have not been there before, make sure you understand with NCI is about and what makes it such a unique Florida destination. We have stayed in a different homes each time depending on our family number on that particular stay. This is a terrific place to stay. The home was exactly as portrayed on the VRBO site. It was spotless on our arrival and there is an abundance of everything you might need from kitchen items, games, beach stuff, linens, and much more. As we learned previously, bring twice the food and half the clothes and you will hit it about right with what you need to supply. The home is exceptionally spacious, well lit, and has a lot of great features in terms of the layout. It gives everyone a lot of space, with a perfect location on the island and it is set in a beautiful spot with fabulous views. Tortuga Properties does the day to day management and this was a real plus-they provided all the details well before arrival to get us ready, greatly facilitated our arrival-meeting the ferry in a driving rainstorm-checked in often, and were exceptionally responsive to my inquiries during the stay. The text messaging feature is critical as the cell signal is variable over the island. This will be a great home for family vacations-nothing is lacking. Highest recommendation-Enjoy!
We had such a nice time visiting Serenity now, the house was the perfect size for our group of 12 (adults and children) and fit everyone well in the various sized rooms. The check-in and check-out process was super easy and the property managers did everything they could to make our stay as enjoyable as possible. The pool was great to have on-site and the location was great, would definitely stay here again.
This hoise delivers on everything.. the pool, pool toys, the house toys and puzzles, the musical instruments for kids. The well appointed bedrooms and bathrooms plus the kitchen had any and everything you could ask for. Yhe putdoor grill was great for cooking and not heating up the.home. The televisions allowed access to many apps. The big drawback was the air conditioning. The top floor (hottest) would shut diwn and make sleeping unbearable on that floor. Some mornings it would be 87 on that floor. Attempts were made but none were successful. Overall great memories were made and we all had a good time.
The service was great. If we needed something the property managers got it for us. If this is your first time know going in that the only way to get here is by ferry and they only run certain times of the day. So if flying into Fort Myers plan accordingly. There is no grocery store on island so everything is ordered online and brought over by ferry as well. That process is easy. Great for big groups and families.
The house is nice and the island as a whole is amazing. As of Nov 2023 the island is still undergoing significant repairs from the hurricane. No biggie, just wasn't communicated with us to the extent that it should have. Two sides of the house windows were covered with plastic when we arrived and weren't taken off until we requested being able to see out the windows - they were quick to respond and removed it the next morning. The screened in pool was torn all over the top. A couple doorknobs fell off from improper installation after what appeared to be painting, but I'm not certain. There was drywall dust under all the windows where they were recently replaced. I'd say they were small but significant issues that bothered a few of us. All of those things aside, we thoroughly enjoyed N. Captiva Island and despite the inconveniences would stay there again.
S. E.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
katherine m.
Feb 21, 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Cleanliness and upkeep of property are the only issues
Things that need attention: The pool screen had a tear and thus the pool was not as clean as it could have been. The pool toys were covered in mold likely because they were put away wet and left that way for quite a time. One of the golf carts seemed almost dangerous with how lose the steering was on it. There was a broken light fixture. There were little bugs in the kitchen and the loft. We reported this and someone came out and sprayed and that really helped!
The walls need a good cleaning. The dining room chair seats were stained. The bed near the pool had sand on the sheets prior to our use.
The code we were given to use at the club didn't work so we had to go to the office and they complained that we should have been registered and gave us a different code. I'm not sure if that was only for a day but it did not work for us either so we just went through the employee enterence to the pool to get in.
The place worked for our family of 13. It was close to the beach. The kitchen had everything we needed.
The house was well equipped with everything you could possibly need. It was very close the the Beach & Gulf. The little ones really loved the pool. It was also close to the gift shops, restaurants, and kayaking. We were 14 people ranging in age from 8 to 80 and everyone had a great time.
We stayed at Serenity House for a week, beginning of Jan., 2022. We vacationed with our adult children and 2 great grand babies. The house was very well stocked with dishes, pots and pans and accessories, lots of towels including beach towels. Shampoo and conditioner in all the bathrooms. There was a little issue with tiny ants in the kitchen. There was a can of spray, and after serving a meal, we would spray the counters. That seemed to help. But I wouldn’t recommend leaving any food out unattended. The home was very comfortable and met our needs perfectly. The house managers were awesome, and if there was anything needed, they were on it immediately! We had a wonderful, relaxing week! Would highly recommend Tortuga Properties!!