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Captiva's Finest Multi-Generation Consistent 5-Star Vacation Home!

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4,200sq feet air-conditioned space with no exit shell road.
beautiful setting at night
beautiful setting at night
beautiful setting at night
4,200sq feet air-conditioned space with no exit shell road.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10390.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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CAPTIVA, FL
  • Captiva Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Jensen’s Marina
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • North Captiva Island Beach
    ‪1271 min walk‬
  • Fort Myers, FL (FMY-Page Field)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Captiva's Finest Multi-Generation Consistent 5-Star Vacation Home!

Tropical Breeze was built in 2000 a luxury vacation rental home located on Wightman Lane in Captiva Village on beautiful Captiva Island.

Fully landscaped and mood lighted in the evenings so the fun can continue with private heated enclosed pool, Bar BQ, pool table, table tennis, foosball table, Tiki Bar with TV. Dinner seating for 12, even a bathroom.

Fun time for families and friends, why stop when the sun goes down.

See a video tour on you tube search tropical breeze captiva

It is positioned on a quiet and tropical sandy lane covered by palm trees and Royal Poinciana. Far enough from the center of Captiva village for peace and quiet but close enough to be able to walk to and enjoy all the amenities.

This beautiful luxury vacation rental home Tropical Breeze is just sixty yards away from one of the best beaches in the world in Captiva Island Florida. It is available for holiday vacation rental and has five bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms.

It has 4200 square feet of air conditioned living space. The first floor has a master bedroom with a King sized bed and bathroom and a twin bedroom with bathroom.

The second floor has another master bedroom with a King sized bed and bathroom as well as a King bed with bathroom and a twin bed room with bathroom. The home is fully tiled, bright, light and spotlessly clean.


Amenities: There is a laundry on the first and second floor, it is suitable for families or friends sharing and has every convenience. It has a heated pool in a beautiful Lanai. In the living room there is a 73 inch HD TV which has cable, DVD and Video. Each bedroom also has its own Cable TV, DVD and Video. The house also has a distributed sound system. Play your favorite CD while sitting on the upper deck watching the amazing sunsets. Connect with the office with the WIFI network from beside the pool. 600 mb Comcast Broadband Connection with WIFI router, Phone, 4 zone Air Conditioning, 6 x Flat Screen LED Digital Cable TVs (73 inch TV in Grand Room 6 x Smart Blu-ray players, Netflix, You Tube etc, whole house music system for iPod etc. Full Kitchen, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Cooking Utensils provided, Linens provided, beach towels provided, 2 Washers & 2 Dryers, 2 x Jetted Tubs in master Baths, Private heated Pool, Covered Parking, Gas Grill, Internet Hookup, Outside Showers, Beach Chairs, Beach Toys & Umbrell

Activities: One of the best beaches in the world, Biking, Golf, Fishing both Game and beach, Wildlife Viewing, Shopping, Restaurants, Sightseeing, Swimming, Snorkeling/Diving, Boating, Sailing, Windsurfing, Parasailing, Jet Skiing, Shelling, Music, Walking, Cinema, Theatre, Tennis, Canoe & Kayak Tours, Cruises to other islands, Dolphin & Shelling Trips, Captiva's Chapel By the Sea. Shopping: Captiva has a wonderful array of shopping facilities, with many shops selling locally designed and produced items so you can leave your holiday with a reminder of many wonderful memories. There is a well-stocked grocery stores near the house as well as shops selling a huge variety of goods.

Area: Captiva Island is a barrier island connected at the far end of Sanibel by a bridge. Captiva is one of the most exclusive islands in North America and is one of the worlds finest holiday locations.

Captiva is located on Florida’s fantastic Southwest Gulf coast just 3 ½ hours drive from Miami and 4 hours from Orlando. Southwest Florida’s International Airport at Fort Myers is 50 minutes drive away.

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Property manager

Lee Bodendorfer

Languages

English

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Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Perfect for children no roads to cross.
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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

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Captiva

Located in Captiva, this holiday home is near the beach. 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, FL

What's nearby

  • Captiva Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • McCarthy's Marina - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Jensen’s Marina - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Turner Beach - 9 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Bowman's Beach - 11 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mucky Duck - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Green Flash - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪RC Otter's Island Eats - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Crow’s Nest Steakhouse - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Captiva's Finest Multi-Generation Consistent 5-Star Vacation Home! have a pool?

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

Is Captiva's Finest Multi-Generation Consistent 5-Star Vacation Home! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Captiva's Finest Multi-Generation Consistent 5-Star Vacation Home!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Captiva's Finest Multi-Generation Consistent 5-Star Vacation Home!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Captiva's Finest Multi-Generation Consistent 5-Star Vacation Home! located?

This family-friendly Captiva holiday home is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Captiva Beach and Jungle Drums. McCarthy's Marina and Jensen’s Marina are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

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

Perfectly appointed for family fun

We’ve vacationed on Sanibel and Captiva for decades as a family, and I can honestly say this was one of our favorite vacation homes to visit. Upon arrival, Lee was at the house and ready to greet us and show us around. The location and proximity to the beach can’t be beat! We noticed the cleanliness of the property immediately. Even the beach chairs had been dusted of sand and were ready for use. Everything has been very well thought out for the perfect beach vacation. There were plenty of floating toys for the kids with an air compressor to blow things up (huge perk!). The outdoor shower was perfect for cleaning up after the beach. Plenty of beach towels to go around. The pool area is lovely and so entertaining. With the pool table and ping pong table, even with the rain we had, there was something fun for us to do. We loved the space in the kitchen. It had everything you could possibly need. Very well appointed! Thank you Lee and Bonnie! You made this trip very special for us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ellen p.

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

Fantastic Captiva Home!

Wonderful, spacious, clean home! Stayed here with my kids/grandkids. 3 houses from beach! Great location! Property manager was excellent! Would absolutely book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

Family Vacay on Captiva

The home was amazing! It was clean, very spacious and had everything we needed in the house and for the beach. Plenty of beds and room for 10 adults. The pool, ping pong table, pool table, and tiki bar were a great hit when we were not at the beach. The host was great. Captiva is back! Most businesses and restaurants were open. The live music at the restaurants was great. I highly recommend this house and a vacation to Captiva
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip B.

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

Best yet!

Everything from the check-in, to the amenities, to the cleanliness of the house, and to the location or just fantastic! Lee and Bonnie were the perfect hosts showing us what we needed to know at the very beginning and always being there if we needed them.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barb M., New Castle PA

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

A Breeze at Tropical Breeze!!!🌴

We stayed a wonderful week at Tropical Breeze. We have stayed at many houses in the area from North Captiva to Captiva. Really can’t say enough about the house, location and the helpfulness of the property managers. We arrived on a very early flight- 7:30 am. By the time we arrived at the house after doing a few things it was before check in. Lee ( manager) allowed us the use the pool, beach towels, beach equipment and change in the tiki pool bathroom.- Prior to checking in. Which in turn we were able to check in early because it worked out. Everything about the house was perfect. Very spacious for 10 people. Everyone had a space to unwind by themselves and great areas to congregate. They young adults loved the tiki bar area with pool and game room area. The kitchen was so well equipped even though we really didn’t cook that much!!!! Two floors of bed rooms with each floor having their own washer/dryer, can’t go wrong. There were other hidden gems to this house I didn’t even realize until we got there. To many to list. Trust me loved the house. There were 2 families ranging from 82 to 16 years old. I have to say the first rental we all agreed on to rent again. The walk to the beach was very short and easy. There were 2 carts to hale the stuff which had chairs for us all and umbrellas. Good beach towels were provided. The manger Lee and his wife Bonnie were incredible. Whenever we had a question or concern they answered our text immediately. They were very accommodating and very thorough with their care of the property. I would suggest anyone looking for a house for a large party to rent Tropical Breeze!!!🌴 Ps they have an outdoor air compressor to blow up your Floatable’s for pool and beach. How many houses are say this!!!! 🌴❤️🏝⛱🐠
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

MELISSA W., Fairmont

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

Family vacation

The property was just as described. Had everything that you would need to make your vacation go easy and the location was great to the beach. There was something for everyone of all ages and great memories were made. Lee and Bonnie were great host and available for all questions we had. And thank you so much for Alexis’s cake and ice cream for her 16th birthday. Missy and family
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan G.

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

Absolutely wonderful!

We couldn’t have asked for more! The location and house were outstanding. We loved the short walk to the beach and to restaurants and shops. The house was also super well equipped, better than any property we’ve ever stayed at on the island. We loved the huge screened in pool, deck, and tiki bar area. Lee and Bonnie were also super helpful upon entry to the property. We will definitely be back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gregory J.

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

Everything we expected

The property and location was Superb. Lee and Bonnie are GREAT property managers. Exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Arline L., Rochester

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

Beautiful & Spacious Home

The home lacked absolutely nothing in terms of amenities, updates and how well it was equipped. It was comfortable, spacious with both privacy and well appointed. Our family totally enjoyed it. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trisha T.

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

Wonderful Spring Break

We loved our stay at Tropical Breeze. Lee and Bonnie made it even better by welcoming us and giving us a great tour of the fantastic house. The house has everything you could want and more for a perfect vacation week!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leon S.

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

A very happy time with family

The best of the 8 other properties on captiva that we have rented during the last 12 years.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fabulous

We were a family group of 10. Ages ranging from 13 to 74 and the property was a perfect vacation place for everyone. Pool table, ping pong were very popular with the adults and kids. Lee was very helpful and accommodating. We will certainly recommend to our friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Raya J.

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

The family vacation of our dreams

From the moment I came across this house online, I knew I wouldn't be able to get it out of my mind and stay anywhere else. We had a big family vacation with 6 adults and four kids 5 and under. The house was beyond what we could have imagined and was perfect for our needs. From the pool area, to close access to beach and restaurants, it was perfect. The rooms were all large, bathrooms were great and living areas were large enough to comfortably fit all of us. One of our favorite things was having lunch overlooking the pool every day. There were sand toys, wagons, fully stocked kitchen, every last details and anything we could need was there. And we knew if there wasn't, we could always reach out to Lee. Lee, the property manager was one of the kindest and most people ever. He was so easy to communicate with, responded quickly and was very helpful before, during an after the trip. He even coordinated getting floaties for the kids so we wouldn't have to pack and bring ours. We hope to be back in the future with our whole group and will always treasure the memories we made the week we visited. We miss it already! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terry M.

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

Great place great location

No complaints plan on renting again
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christy T.

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

Fun week with friends

4 couples spent the week here celebrating a birthday, walking on the beach, playing pool and ping pong at the house, swimming in the heated pool, enjoying local restaurants and just relaxing. It was a great place for all of this! We all had our own spaces and the together spaces were wonderful! Great week with great friends in a great house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Floyd W., Chapel Hill, NC

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

Paradise on Captiva

House is fabulous in location and amenities. High quality beach gear made for wonderfully relaxing time in the sun. Host Lee was instantly responsive to all of our questions and requests. A perfect spot and experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chuck L.

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

Great

Great
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Tropical Breeze

We had a wonderful stay and overall experience. Lee went above and beyond to ensure our vacation was special and all needs were met. The property is excellent and accurately described
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary O.

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

We had a wonderful stay at Tropical Breeze!

The location was spectacular and the home offered something for every member of our large family. Truly felt like a home away from home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Betty B.

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

Great place to stay

The hosts Lee and Bonnie were awesome. Before arrival helped us know what was there and who to contact for rentals. Lee answered immediately if we had questions or issues Their home is perfect location to the beach- just a 2 minute walk. Most restaurants are at the opposite end of street or next street over - easy walk or we took a golf cart. The house layout worked out great for our family of three generations. Everything is very organized and clean and decorated beautifully. Their downstairs enclosed pool area and game room was perfect for the toddlers who asked as soon as they got up to go to the pool! We had a very enjoyable stay and highly recommend to everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cathy R.

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

Great family vacation house.

We had a good time. Great location. Nice amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Connie d.

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

Amazing property in a perfect location

Tropical Breeze is the perfect property for families and friends. It is steps from the beach and it is a beautiful home. The kitchen is kitted out extensively to cook, bake and serve at scale. Multiple refrigerators and freezers helped us to stock our big shopping for the week. Lee and Bonnie are wonderful hosts. They personally welcomed us and helped us with any questions that we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Billy H.

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

The house was fantastic

The Tropical Breeze house and all of its many amenities were fantastic. The host couple Lee and his wife Bonnie were very gracious in welcoming us and showing us all the working details of the house. It was generously supplied with plenty of chairs, umbrellas, and other beach equipment and toys. The only less thank appealing issue was the 10:00PM noise ordinance that we were warned about ahead of time. Other than that, we really loved the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jen Z., Needham, Ma

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

Perfect 50th Birthday Celebration

We absolutely loved our stay at Tropical Breeze and highly recommend this property. The house is beautiful and was the ideal space for 5 couples to enjoy. The proximity to the beach and to all of the local restaurants including an easy running route to see the manatees at South Seas couldn’t have been better. We loved the dolphins at the beach and all of the amenities provided. Lee took such amazing care of us! We also added cleaners 3x's during our stay which was such a bonus. The second floor terrace was a great place to enjoy the late sunshine and the pool was a fun spot for early evening fun. Can't wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

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

Great family vaca

Great location. Great house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

About the host

Hosted by Lee Bodendorfer

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We had been visiting Captiva for years and fallen in love with it, the next step was to buy the home of our dreams, our family and friends have loved vacationing at Tropical Breeze.

Why they chose this property

Once we saw the house we knew it was the perfect home for our family. A perfect venue for familys of all ages. Just 3 homes from one of the best family safe beaches in the world.

What makes this property unique

Simply one of the finest homes on Captiva, it provides everything you could require for your stay in paradise.

Tropical Breeze is privately managed. We we were frustrated with our experience with rental agencies, they never provided the service we required for our guests, everything provided was cheap and of the lowest quality, and the house was dirty because their cleaners didn’t care. Spend 1,000’s dollars to rent a home and have a few mini soap bars, 3 dishwasher tablets and thin poorly laundered bed sheets.

As the caretaker and host at Tropical Breeze for owners Phil & Natalie Buckingham, my wife, Bonnie and I will personally handle your reservation, make sure the home is generously supplied with bath soap, laundry detergent, dryer anti-static sheets, dishwasher detergent, dish soap, paper towels, toilet paper, salt & pepper, pre-measured coffee packs, sweetener, and ice… all the things you often need to waste time purchasing when renting though a rental agency.

Lee will meet you at our home on arrival. He can organise rentals of cribs, bikes, kayaks, golf buggy’s, organise trips or activities for you if you wish, and can also facilitate the stocking of food and drinks etc before you arrive and makes sure the house is in perfect condition for you. We are proud of the fact the house is always spotlessly clean.

There is a reason why Tropical Breeze has consistently received the reviews it has, we love our home, and so do Lee and Bonnie and we want you to have the best possible vacation.

Languages:

English