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SERENITY NOW~1 Min. To BEACH!-SCREENED-IN HEATED POOL-2 Carts-4&6, Island Club

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14290 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

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Captiva, FL
  • North Captiva Island Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Cayo Costa Beaches
  • Useppa Island
    ‪244 min walk‬
  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

SERENITY NOW~1 Min. To BEACH!-SCREENED-IN HEATED POOL-2 Carts-4&6, Island Club

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!!
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from North Captiva Island Beach. Enjoy features like an outdoor pool and concierge services. Free WiFi and a private pool are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes tennis courts and a playground
  • 5 minutes on foot from North Captiva Island Beach and a 1-minute drive from Alison Hagerup Beach Park
SERENITY NOW~1 Min. To BEACH!-SCREENED-IN HEATED POOL-2 Carts-4&6, Island Club offers its guests an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Tom White

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 3,125 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: We LOVE Children Pack&Plays,High chair,Stair Gates

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Note from host: We may consider an event with advance permission
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

SERENITY NOW~1 Min. To BEACH!-SCREENED-IN HEATED POOL-2 Carts-4&6, Island Club Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debbie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben B.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything you need
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 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sienna J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Owners
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.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation getaway
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.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith L., Louisville

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for a family vacation!
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
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Times
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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, large property
This house was amazing. It’s just as described and allowed for so much room for our family of 14. Fully equipped with everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tropical Comfort
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.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kallie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring break 2024
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful week!
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)!!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Remote Island Escape
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!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Lauren M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday Vacation
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

S. E.

Refreshing escape
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Serenity Now
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Break
Great Stay at Serenity Now. Duncan and Valerie from Tortuga Property Management made our vacation stress free. Thanks!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Serenity Now-Terrific!
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!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

katherine m.

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

patricia a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Serenity House
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!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ruth H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Responsive
Whenever we needed something Tortuga promptly took care of it. Has a lovely clean pool
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany P., Longwood, Fl

Liked: Cleanliness
Best family vacation
We had an awesome time while on vacation at Serenity now. Great management team and awesome owner! Highly recommend it!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Cristina F.

Beautiful property terrible service
The house and the island were beautiful. Service was terrible. The night before we were supposed to arrive they cancelled our arrivsl date to sunday instead of saturday. Kn sunday we did not get full use of the hoyse until 7:00 pm. One of the golf carts was broken the day after we arrived and never returned to us. The other one had defective breaks. No one told us we needed to make ferry and water taxi reservations acoupke of weeks in advance. No one told us restaurant reservations needed to be made at least a month in advance and only between 11 and 2 monday through friday.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jody T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing hideaway
Duncan helped us get an earlier ferry which was Uber helpful. We all loved the spaciousness for 14 people to do their own thing ! The pool added so much after time at the beach. Great vacation !

8/10 Good

Tracie H.

Great for Families
We have been to North Captiva many times before. As we had a larger group this year, it was the first time we stayed at a different home. It is a great house. To give it a fair review - I will post the pro's and con's from our perspective. Kitchen: it was truly well appointed with every type of dish, utensil, pan, plates, cups, etc that you might need and with the openings into the dining areas - easy to use and you could stay connected. However, there was no pantry space for the food. We utilized a shelving unit in the kitchenette, but it was not ideal. As we cook every meal when we are there - this would be a huge benefit. Bedrooms/Bathrooms - plenty of towels for bath or beach provided. All were as stated in the description so we were pleased with the set-up. All rooms has dresser space available, but not all had closets available. Although the pool bathroom was great and came in very handy on the days we stayed at the pool - we were very relieved we did not have to use the bedroom on that level as it is dark and musty. Not at all like all the other bedrooms. Management - we had some initial miscommunications and challenges with pick-ups, however, when we called for anything after that - they were very responsive. Some of the issues should have been resolved if they had just done a quick walk-thru of the house to check for cleanliness and supplies indicated on the list to make sure all was as it should be. At the end of our stay - they had fixed all issues and taken care of any requests. Overall - we would definitely stay at the house again as it met all of our needs and provided the space we needed and allowed us the needed time with our extended family. Because of the kitchen set-up - we would not feel the need to bring so many items with us in the future. Thanks for letting us stay.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2021