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RENT NOW! NEW, WATERFRONT HOME, IN VILLAGE, POOL, HOT TUB, DOCK, PUTTING GREEN!

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Interior
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 14297.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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Captiva Island, FL
  • Jensen’s Marina
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Captiva Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • North Captiva Island Beach
    ‪1290 min walk‬
  • Fort Myers, FL (FMY-Page Field)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Living Room 1

1 Child Bed

Primary Suite

1 King Bed

The Blue Room

1 King Bed

The Bunk Room

4 Double Beds

The Pink Room

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bunk Room Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Outdoor Hot/Cold Shower by Pool

Shower only

Pool / Garage Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Powder Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Primary Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

The Blue Room Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

The Pink Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

RENT NOW! NEW, WATERFRONT HOME, IN VILLAGE, POOL, HOT TUB, DOCK, PUTTING GREEN!

Welcome to Gearing Down!

Enjoy our Captiva Island vacation home in luxury. After sustaining damage in Hurricane Ian, we took the last two years to completely rebuild our island home, adding even more amenities.

Boasting an expansive floor plan with 4 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms that sleeps 14, Gearing Down is a desirable bayside home. Witness breathtaking sunrises from the covered lanai overlooking the private dock. Enjoy the peaceful serenity swept in by the cool gulf breeze in the private pool or hot tub.

On the first living level you’ll find a STUNNING BRAND NEW kitchen complete with bar/icemaker and island style seating at the center island and lounge chairs overlooking the bay. Adorned with all new furniture and fixtures, and the necessary amenities this first level is home to a formal dining table to seat 10, vast living room space, 3 king bedrooms with ensuites and a new fun powder bath located off the foyer.

The master suite, located on the uppermost level, is furnished with a king size bed and private his and her bathroom complete with shower and free standing tub and water closet. Roll out of bed and soak in the sun’s rays on the master suite balcony while overlooking the bay, dock and pool. Adjacent to the master suite is the 4th guest room fitted with 2 bunk beds comprised of 4 full sized beds. This bedroom now has a fun new nautical themed bathroom as well and easy access to the homes front sundeck.

Additional new features include a whole house SONOS sound system, TVs in all bed rooms, conveniently located HDMI port in bunk room for game consoles. Pool with automation and spa control. New Grilling area next to pool. Brand new outdoor shower with hot and cold to wash off the salt and sand!

Everything from flooring to bath fixtures is brand new. This 7 figure renovation covers all the bases from decorative ceilings to a new fishing station on the spacious dock. The fishing is fantastic! Snook, Grouper, Trout, redfish right off the dock!

Gearing Down is centrally located to the Village of Captiva. The island’s restaurants, rental stores and retail shops are all within walking distance. A short walk through the village takes you to the beach where you can experience the postcard-worthy Captiva Island sunsets. Golf cart and bike rentals available. Ask us about our new boat lift available for rent.

Contact Gearing Down today to book your next stay at one of Captiva Island’s most desirable vacation homes.

NOTES:
No special events permitted at this property.
NO PETS allowed.
Rental week is Saturday to Saturday.
Check in 4:00 p.m. / Check out 10:00 a.m.
Refundable security deposit of $1,500.00
30% down holds reserved week(s). 30% due 10 days after verbal confirmation of date(s) is received. 11-1/2% Florida Sales Tax added to purchase.


Keywords: House, Gearing Down, Captiva Bayfront, Captiva house with private dock and pool, Captiva village, Unobstructed Bay views, Sleeps 11, Private Home, Screened Lanai, Spa, Private Location, Walkable distance to restaurants and beach, Sundecks, Waterfront Home, Fishing, Boat Access, Sunrise, large yard,

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Property manager

Jeff Young

Languages

English, Russian

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Dryer
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Do NOT park on the Lawn. There is a Sprinkler System $400.00 Charge
Please turn off hose on Dock $300.00 Charge

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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Captiva

Located in Captiva, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sanibel Island Southern Beach and North Captiva Island Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation and Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Captiva Island, FL

What's nearby

  • McCarthy's Marina - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Jensen’s Marina - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Captiva Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Turner Beach - 8 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Bowman's Beach - 10 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mucky Duck - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Green Flash - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪RC Otter's Island Eats - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Crow’s Nest Steakhouse - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does RENT NOW! NEW, WATERFRONT HOME, IN VILLAGE, POOL, HOT TUB, DOCK, PUTTING GREEN! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is RENT NOW! NEW, WATERFRONT HOME, IN VILLAGE, POOL, HOT TUB, DOCK, PUTTING GREEN! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at RENT NOW! NEW, WATERFRONT HOME, IN VILLAGE, POOL, HOT TUB, DOCK, PUTTING GREEN!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at RENT NOW! NEW, WATERFRONT HOME, IN VILLAGE, POOL, HOT TUB, DOCK, PUTTING GREEN!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is RENT NOW! NEW, WATERFRONT HOME, IN VILLAGE, POOL, HOT TUB, DOCK, PUTTING GREEN! located?

This family-friendly Captiva holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of McCarthy's Marina, Jungle Drums and Jensen’s Marina. Captiva Beach and J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 32 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

Great week, great House.

This is a very special house and the owners are awesome. Some of our most precious family memories have been made in this home which we first rented when our oldest son was 2, he is now 27! Beautifully maintained and kept immaculate. We've already booked for next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Shad W.

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

Thank tou

The place was great - thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott A.

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

Amazing House and Views

This is one of the nicest rentals you could stay at on Captiva. Everything about the house is 1st class. The views from the pool and back porch are breathtaking and the convenience to all of Captiva's shops and restaurants cannot be beat. Our kids loved fishing off the dock out back while my wife and I could lounge in the pool. 100% as advertised.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

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

Nice family getaway

This property lives up to the photos. Our three-generation family (2 grandparents 70+, 2 kids in 40s, 2 grandkids 10 and 7) enjoyed a great week between pool with bayside views and beach a short walk away. Dolphins swam by almost every day. Just be aware the upstairs master suite shares its bathroom with upstairs twin-bedded room.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debi S.

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

Family time, summer vacation

We enjoyed the beautiful morning sunrise from the lanai , having our boat tied to the dock for early morning trips to the private beaches for snorkeling and some awesome fishing. Afternoons by the pool laughing together and grilling our fresh catch of the day . Walking to the shops to browse , getting ice cream or dinner at Doc fords . Strolling down to the Mucky Duck while we watched the sunset by the beach . We made memories around the kitchen table playing games till we wandered back to the dock for some late night fishing to end our perfect days. Owners were always available to answer our questions. addressed then quickly and ensured our stay was perfect. Thanks for the memories !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

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

Gorgeous setting in Prime Location

Clean spacious property bayside pool. Excellent family vacation you won’t regret!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

michael n.

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

great week at Gearing Down

great property on the intercoastal, fishing off the dock every day, kids loved it, quite street that is literally a 3-4 minute walk to everything. we had golf carts and didn't even use them!

10/10 Excellent

Gabriele C.

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

Fantastic!!!

This was a family vacation with several generations and there was something for everyone. We made use of the fantastic pool daily, and enjoyed the screened in porch at night while having dinner and enjoying the view. The location made it easy to explore the island. The owners are absolutely amazing. They responded quickly throughout the process when we had questions. The house is beautifully decorated and felt like home. Thank you Karen and Jeff for letting us share your beautiful home. It was an absolutely amazing experience.

10/10 Excellent

Elaine P.

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

Beautiful home in the most perfect location

We stayed for a week with another family and cannot describe how wonderful and perfect this home is! We parked our cars and barely had to get in them for the entire week. The home was just beautiful, with a great layout, amenities and wonderful pool area with hot tub and dock. Just as described. with the most unbelievable view of the bay. It is very quiet on the island and in that area, but within walking distance to beach, restaurants, shops and anything else. Large grocery store is down on Sanibel - about 20 minutes away. We rented a golf cart and really loved it! The only thing to be aware of is the 4th bathroom is actually downstairs in the basement area to be used while you are lounging in the pool. There are two bedrooms on the very top floor - the master and a guest room. The guest room will have to use either the master bath or go downstairs to use one on the main living area. Wasn't a big deal at all, but I missed that detail originally. We absolutely loved Gearing Down and hope to return! Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Todd W., Ashton

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

Wonderful vacation for two families

This house was perfect for our two families which included 4 small children. I'm hesitant to write about how great of a week we had staying here because we don't want others to find out about this place ! :) The kids had so much fun on the dock either fishing or looking for manatees. They even woke up extra early each morning to sit out with the adults and watch the beautiful sunrises. We spent most days by the pool for a few hours and then we would either head to the beach or go somewhere for lunch/dinner. We really enjoyed the village and while we rented a golf cart for the week, we probably didn't need it as most places were just a short walk away from the house. We will certainly be back to Captiva and we'd love to stay at this house again, if available.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

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

Summer vacation

Perfect location on the bay to bring your boat. Home was convenient to restaurants, stores and beaches. Would stay again. Thank you Gearing Down you have a beautiful place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

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

Beautiful house, perfect location

I can't say enough about how wonderful this lovely Captiva Island home was and how much we loved it. The home is beautifully decorated and appointed. Everything was first class, including the colorful Fiestaware dishes, the abundant glassware, every pot or pan you could need, beach towels, etc. The bikes in the garage were an unexpected bonus, along with the ice machine and two washers and dryers. The location is stunning. Being right on the water, we saw daily "performances" from the dolphins. We used the screened lanai constantly. The pool is very nice and there were even some pool toys provided in the lower level/garage area. The house is situated on a small side street that doesn't get much traffic, but just steps away is all the excitement you would want from the abundant nearby restaurants and shops. Jeff and Karen were very responsive to any questions we had. Overall, I would highly recommend this property. We had a great time and were very very comforatable there.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Linda P., Hillsborough, NC

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

Outstanding!

Our stay at Gearing Down exceeded our expectations! Our family has been traveling to Sanibel and Captiva for over 40 years and we have never enjoyed our time more. The property was beautiful and the views were breathtaking! We hope to make Gearing Down our new vacation house each year. A special Thank You to Karen and her family for their kindness and sharing their lovely home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jenna L.

This house is stunning! Highly recommend!

This house is something very special and I cannot recommend it enough. The views of the bay are spectacular. Dolphins and manatee swim past the your private dock regularly throughout the day. All of the rooms are beautifully decorated and have everything you need and more to make your stay wonderful. You’re located on a very quiet street, just a minutes walk from the restaurants, shops and the beach. The owners are very friendly and helpful. Thank you so much Karen and Jeff for letting us share your home. We can’t wait to return next year!
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Todd K., Iowa

Does not get much better!

From the beautiful house the the excellent location
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

House is beautiful and what an amazing location

We absolutely had a fantastic time. The house is beautiful. We have stayed here several times before and it continues to be our favorite spot. Looking forward to going back.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

Just amazing..

From the time of booking Karen was amazing. The house is just simply beautiful, superb location!! Would love to come again soon... Thanks for sharing your beautiful home xxx
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Steve J.

Great house with a super water view

Loved the house and the view. Will definitely stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Awesome location with great bay and beach access!

Beautifully decorated, comfortable home offering privacy and central location close to all the favorite restaurants and shops in Captiva village.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jane & Rich O.

Beautiful home

We enjoyed every moment. Great location, breathtaking sunrises from the screened in porch, & dolphins going by all day long. We are already looking forward to next year's vacation.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bob D.

Great location, Great property

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The location is excellent, great views of the bay, easy walk into town to restaurants, food stores and the beaches. Property is well maintained, very nice common area, kitchen, bedrooms and screened porch. Nice pool and spa to relax in. We would do this again
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jayne C.

Could not have been better!

We were blessed to celebrate 33 years of marriage at Gearing Down Dec 9-16. Karen made reserving the house super easy ... even when UPS lost the package containing the keys for us to get in the house. The home was just perfect! We have never stayed on the Bay, but it was fabulous! A golf cart (rented from YOLO) made it easy-peasy to scoot to the Gulf in about three minutes to catch sunset each and every night. Each morning brought an awesome sunrise over the Bay. It was just amazing. Thank you Youngs for the hospitality and the anniversary gift upon our arrival. We hope to return very soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

Beautiful property for a relaxing vacation

Very well kept, awesome location, loved it.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Bayside property does NOT disappoint!

This was our fifth vacation on Captiva which has captured our hearts and become our favorite destination. This was the first time renting a home instead of staying at a resort, and this property is fantastic. Only able to get it because someone else had to cancel their standing annual reservation, and it was an amazing stroke of luck for us. The home is beautiful, very well maintained, and really comfortable. I had some concerns about staying on the bay side (all previous stays on island were in cottages on the gulf side on the beach) but the sunrises were amazing and the property is far enough along the bay that you look across at open water. Great appliances, wonderful washer and dryer, commercial ice machine was a huge surprise and much appreciated. Pool and hot tub are fantastic. Internet connection was a bit quirky for brief periods of time, but was fine most of the time with good connection speeds. Can't say enough good things about this place or the owners. Definitely hope to be back again sometime!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Arrean M.

Captiva Favorite!

This was the fourth home on Captiva that my family and I have rented. It was our favorite for sure! Not only is the home itself beautiful, but it is in a perfect location. We didn't need to rent a golf cart this year...easy walk to everything we needed. The bay views are so peaceful. We sat on the dock every morning and watched manatee and dolphin swim by. We caught 13 different species of fish right off the dock. We enjoyed the pool everyday. It was an easy walk to the village for restaurants or to the beach for walks and sunsets. You won't be disappointed with this home, and the owners are kind and responsive.

About the host

Hosted by Jeff Young

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Captiva has been a special place for us for decades. This home has been in our family for 30+ years. Even a half a dozen hurricanes haven't scared us away yet!

Why they chose this property

Property location is on the water, lush vegetation, gorgeous beaches, incredible fishing, supreme boating opportunities, year-round sunshine, friendly neighbors, great dining and social scene, relative proximity to nearby cities, airports and interstates.

What makes this property unique

Fantastic Fishing! Watching the beautiful sunrise over the bay, private pool with Jacuzzi, private boat dock, back patios, spacious living accommodations. Biggest, most private lot in this location. Private home but if you want to get in the mix, just walk down the street and you will be in the heart of the village!

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English, Russian
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