The property management team, Shalley's Seashells, was awesome. Ally was great every time I spoke with hre regarding preplanning, but best of all was Emily! She greeted us, helped bring our groceries upstairs, and had one of the brightest smiles I've ever seen. This team was extremely responsive, which is critical on a barrier island connected to the mainland only by ferry. The grocery service executed perfectly and when we had a couple of problems with the water and the TV access, they were resolved immediately. I've been going to North Captiva since 1998 and have NEVER had a team that was as responsive and great to work with as that of Shalley's Seashells!
The house was amazing. It was in the perfect location, and the staff were very informative, helpful, and kind!Overall one of the best places weâve stayed on vacation!
What a fantastic stay we had! The house was very clean and had all the amenities we needed. The pool table and darts were nice for something to do in the evenings. We were able to watch the sunset right from the balcony which was perfect! The house is perfectly situated with only needing to walk across the âstreetâ to be at the beach. The hosts were very responsive to any and all communication. Definitely recommend!
Our stay was wonderful. Location was perfect and the house certaily met all our needs. There were a few issues due to a recent renovations and possibly some over active prior guests that needed to be repaired, but Ally could not have been more accomodating and quick to respond. We will cretainly look to return next season.
Our stay started off very easy due to the communication from the property management group. We ordered our groceries ahead which was such a great idea as they were waiting for us for an easy lunch after a day of travel. We did not have too many issues, but everything was met with prompt service and communication. The house and location was perfect for our families. Location at the beach was a prime spot for viewing sunsets and the kids lived the pool every day. Captiva has our hearts and it was such a wonderful vacation.
The house is exactly as described- plenty of space for our large extended family. What we did not expect is that we were on the best beach on the island! The fishing and shelling were incredible and the sandbar at the point made it even better. We had a few minor issues with the internet and grocery orders, but management was prompt with service. This was our first time on the island and by the end of the week, we were getting very comfortable with island life!
Location, Location! This home is in an unbeatable location, situated directly across from Captiva Sunset Beach with breathtaking beachfront views from all three levels. Each evening, the top deck becomes the perfect spot to watch specular sunsets. Captiva Sunset Beach stands out as the best beach on the island, featuring a wide sandbar and prime fishing spots. The house is spacious, well maintained, and provides a relaxing escape. The private pool adds to the experience, offering a refreshing retreat from the beach. Additionally, property manager was responsive, and ordering groceries was an easy process.
What a great place and great hosts! First time for our group on North Captiva and it did not disappoint. Tons of wildlife, beautiful property, great fishing and great people. Will be back again!
The house is large with a nice layout and comfortably housed our family of 8 adults. It is ideally located directly on a wonderful beach. The owners are responsive, replacing a broken pool heater while we were there. The island has some scars from the recent hurricanes but is recovering well. This is a great spot for a private beachfront getaway.
My whole family just got staying here for a week, 13 people ranging from ages 7 months to 64, and every single one of us loved it! The house was spacious, clean and had everything you needed. The views were beautiful from the porches. The pool was perfect for the kids when the beach got too hot! The hosts were reliable and quick to respond/help. We all give it 2 thumbs up and canât recommend this home away from home enough!
We had a wonderful time. The views from the house are spectacular. We loved the screened in porches too. There are plenty of bathrooms to use. The pool was so nice to have when the ocean was a bit too cold. Having the washer/dryer was awesome. The kitchen island is huge!
We loved all the nature walks available on the island. The seashells are unbelievable. We saw dolphins, tortoises, reptiles and many, many different kinds of birds. We enjoyed Mangoâs food too. Make sure you order plenty of groceries but if you forget something it can be delivered! Lots and lots of friendly people on the island.
The house is in a perfect spot on the island. Everything was as described and Shallyâs did a great job on helping us out and with communication. Would definitely recommend this house!
This is a beautiful house on a gorgeous beach. Accessing the island was a bit tricky, I donât recommend you bring your own boat, itâs better to take the provided ferry. My stay was very nice.
The house was everything we hoped it would be and more! The views of the beach were amazing from all the balconies and beach access was right across the walkway. The rooftop deck provided even more gorgeous views and the pool at the house was great for the kids during the day and adults at night :-) It was our first time on North Captiva and we would definitely go back!
The house was just as it was listed and accommodated our large group. The beach is so close to the house. It was nice to be able to get up in the morning and walk down to the beach to look for shells.
Plenty of refrigerator space - we had a little bit of a hard time keeping up with ice in the freezer until we discovered an ice maker in the bottom level basement bathroom closet. They put in a new dishwasher while we were there.
The view of the gulf is amazing! Sunset is the best!
The hardest part of this vacation is planning for food and beverages. They will do grocery delivery while you are there so you donât have to order everything before you go, but still need to plan ahead because it will take some time to get more delivered. If you end up buying any food/beverage on the island, it is much more expensive and there is not a big selection of items. When ordering groceries, if you are particular about brands, make sure to list a âbackupâ item so if the one you requested is out of stock you can get a replacement that works for you.
Over all- an amazing vacation. Definitely a house we would stay in again. đ
Wonderful house for a family vacation at the beach with gorgeous views, but privacy, only yards from beach with private pool, and easy access to large club pool, kayaks, and tennis. Absolutely the best sunsets!
Ally, Sean and the team at Shallyâs were great, they were very responsive to anything that we needed. The house was awesome, in a great location, walkable to the island club and right across from beach access. Could not have asked for a better place to stay for our first time on the Island. Will definitely do it again!
This house was perfect for our family of 8 adults and 7 little ones under the age of 5. The bedrooms and living area were spacious, and Ally provided the needed cribs and high chairs. The pool was a big hit with everyone and the beach was right across the âstreetâ. The kitchen was well stocked with spices. We would definitely stay there again. Thanks!
House was good,location even better! My grandkids had a blast and want to come back,which we probably will! The golf carts were horrible, one had no brakes and the other was rusty! Ordering the food was a smooth process! Bob!