BEACH FRONT with the best sunsets on the island!!!

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Enchanting evenings listening to the waves crash on the beach, pure bliss!

Everything you need for beach relaxation,
just bring your swimsuit!

Best beach front on the island, read our reviews... you won't be disappointed :)

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2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 7111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

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Captiva, FL

North Captiva Island Beach
‪8 min walk‬
Cayo Costa Beaches
Useppa Island
‪250 min walk‬
Fort Myers, FL (FMY-Page Field)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

GUEST BATHROOM

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

MASTER BATHROOM

Toilet · Shower only

OUTDOOR SHOWER

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

Newly remodeled, ON THE BEACH! OCEAN FRONT HOME ON PRISTINE SANDY WHITE BEACHES Spectacular views, best sunsets!

WE are located on the northern tip of the island... on a pristine white sandy beach overlooking the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico known as "Rum Point". There are 4 acres of private undeveloped land to the back of the property filled with tropical birds and trails... this makes our home very private and quiet!!!
To the front of our home is the Gulf of Mexico, just 10 steps and you can walk right in to turquoise waters!
Once you arrive at the dock, you will be directed to your golf cart which will be your island transportation during your stay, our island has no cars, only lushly lined sandy trails and golf carts! The property is a short 5 minute golf cart ride from the dock. Once you get settled into Rainbows End, you can explore the island with the furnished golf cart, or you can just relax and enjoy this magical beach house and the privacy it offers.
When traveling to a barrier island a beach front rental is really a must! The rhythmic sound of waves softly crashing just feet from your dinner table, spectacular sunsets from the porch or the beach, walk directly into the sparkling waters of the Gulf at any time, watch dolphins swim off your front porch most any day!
The island also offers miles of nature trails for hiking and exploring, over 600 acres of Federal Wildlife Preserve is one of the island’s many treasures. Miles of pristine and un-populated beaches, and depending on wind direction…always a calm beach to enjoy somewhere on the island.
North Captiva Island is a true offshore island, boat or plane access only, golf carts and bicycles on sandy trails vs cars and roads, yet all the conveniences of shore. The island has about 300 home owners, 4 bars/restaurants, a popular pool bar & grill, marina grill, small convenience store, guided fishing and boating tours, gift shop, boat rentals, grocery deliveries, etc. Once you arrive, you won’t want or need to leave!
Ferries run throughout the day, 20 minute boat ride, you can leave almost anytime, you just won’t want to! Also daily tour boats depart for island hopping, dolphin watching and grocery runs.
Give us a call or email, we would love to have you visit!!!!!!! The only bad part is, you won't want to leave :)

Property manager

Jennifer White

Languages

English

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Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

SMOKING OUTSIDE ON PORCHES ONLY

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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

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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

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

About the area

Captiva

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in North Captiva, a neighbourhood in Captiva. Barbara Sumwalt Useppa Island Historical Museum and Barbara Sumwalt Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Calusa Heritage Trail and McCarthy's Marina. 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

North Captiva Island Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km

Restaurants

The Mucky Duck
Tarpon Lodge
Starbucks
RC Otter's Island Eats
Over the Waterfront

Frequently asked questions

Is BEACH FRONT with the best sunsets on the island!!! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at BEACH FRONT with the best sunsets on the island!!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BEACH FRONT with the best sunsets on the island!!!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is BEACH FRONT with the best sunsets on the island!!! located?

Nestled on the beach, this North Captiva holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from North Captiva Island Beach.

9.8

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Susan a.

9 Apr 2025

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

Excellent location

The house was wonderful. The beach is steps away. Quiet, relaxing trip. Had a small problem with the shower but was fixed immediately. Will definitely be returning.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russ H.

18 Mar 2025

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

Buddy's Spring Break 2025

Wow! Is the best way to sum it all up. Did not really know what to expect after the storms but it is obvious and appreciated the work, time and effort that has gone into bringing Rainbows End into its current pristine condition. The location is amazing, My Wife, myself and our 2 year old Lab "Buddy" had the best time enjoying this property, the Beach, Sunrises, Sunsets and laid back vibe was amazing! Kudos to the Shallys Seashells Property Team for making this available. Russ, Diann & Buddy woof, woof, woof approved.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie L.

24 Feb 2025

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

Perfect Sunset

Beyond our expectations! This home and location was what we were looking for. Peace, fishing and relaxation. The home was spacious and clean. We hope to return to this home. Thanks for sharing your well appointed home.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

12 Feb 2025

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

Sea Shells

Had a great time on North Captiva Island . Different vibe than Sanibel/Captiva . Shelling was excellent.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Stacey P.

25 Jan 2025

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

Great Getaway

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blake T.

18 Aug 2024

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

Great!

Perfect getaway! Very accommodating and a wonderful location. Will be back!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

John K.

11 Aug 2024

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

Disliked: Communication

Very relaxing

Very nice small house in a quiet setting. Beautiful location (and sunsets). Our only issue was bit of lack of communication from the local property manager. The local manager's young kids met us at the dock on arrival, which was a little odd, but then we had workmen show up unannounced twice - once working on the washer which we didn't know was an issue. Other than that, a great stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kedra F.

7 Aug 2024

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

Great stay

My family enjoyed the stay last week at this cottage right on the beach. Amazing views, saw dolphins while on the back deck. Remote, quiet, and relaxing. We had ants, the manager was responsive and had a professional out the next day. Just make sure to wear plenty of bug spray when outside, but that isn’t an issue with the property. Overall we were very pleased!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bobby B.

16 July 2024

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

Rainbow’s End is the Pot of Gold

I am from the southwest Florida area and love Captiva. It had been sometime (pre-hurricane) since we had visited North Captiva. Rainbow’s End did not disappoint. First of all, the view is spectacular. You are right on the Gulf looking at Cayo Costa. We did indeed see manatees right out in front and actually got to swim with them. We also saw lots of dolphin and birds. This stretch of beach is amazing. It is so secluded you almost feel like you are the only people on the beach. What is fantastic about this property is the fact that it has a screened in porch across the entire front. You’re not sitting behind glass looking at the water. You’re actually able to sit out on the porch and hear the birds, hear the waves, and hear the rain. The stand out of this property was the outdoor shower. The Key lime body gel smelled amazing and was the perfect end to a day spent on the sand. The grill was brand new and we used it a lot. This house has everything you will need for a great day on the beach, chairs, noodles, floats, inner tubes, umbrellas, and toys for the kids. It was super clean and well stocked. We had plenty of room and with a little investment in the mattresses and the bedding, this place would be a home run. Shally’s Seashells Property management group was fantastic to work with. So responsive, so professional, and answered all of our questions. The grocery delivery service was amazing. We loved every minute here. This is a can’t miss property.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret E.

9 July 2024

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

Amazing! Again!

Wonderful property and location! Great management!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan V.

8 June 2024

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

Beautiful Views

Great location and views. Just a great getaway and will stay again.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

9 May 2024

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

Loved

We loved being right on the beach with just a few steps from literally the water. Loved that there was a golf cart for us to use that was included in our stay. The only thing I would have wish for that there would have been cleaning products to clean the bathrooms and sliding glass doors when they got dirty. But I would definitely highly recommend on staying there and we will be back again hopefully next year. The property manager was on top of stuff when we needed it such as a new coffee pot when ours had broke. Also they helped to get use from the air port all the way to our rental home. Thank you so much for making our 25year anniversary so relaxing and wonderful . The Shepards

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda J.

23 Mar 2024

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

Nice house in a perfect location.

We really enjoyed our stay here! I loved being able to wake up and walk right out to the beach and swim every day. We were able to order fresh fish and have it delivered the next day. We saw dolphins several times right outside the house, and love photographing the wildlife on the island. We had a few maintenance issues and the management company was wonderful and very responsive to any issues. I mentioned we were having trouble with the grill and two days later a new grill appeared! The island is still rebuilding so there was some construction noise as the house next door was still finishing up. You will see construction in lots of homes. And there are only two restaurants open. Over the Waterfront was fantastic but make sure to make your reservation at least a week ahead. Definitely recommend. We had a great time!

Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margie W.

11 Feb 2024

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

Michigan to North Captiva

The "starter kit" from the property managers was perfect, laundry, kitchen and bathroom items were plentiful. Thank you for leaving spices-the last VRBO I stayed in was completed stripped of everything. We were right on the beach-great view. My husband and I stayed the week, our daughter and grandsons joined us for a few days and there was plenty of room with the pull out couch. We had the groceries delivered and stocked ahead of time-everything was perfect. All services including ferry, stocking and arrival on the island were well coordinated. We look forward to a return trip. Only one and 1/2 restaurants open-not a lot of variety, but we enjoyed our options.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

julie a.

23 Jan 2024

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

week on the beach

The house was very nice and cozy. kitchen had all the useful things needed. Loved the layout with all the areas to just hang out and listen to the ocean. Even though it was colder then usual was an amazing week.

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

LISA S.

28 Nov 2023

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

Relax and unwind

Beautiful view, beautiful home. Just what we needed for a getaway. Location is perfect

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia C., Nashville, TN, USA

20 Nov 2023

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

Perfect escape to the beach

This was our second stay at Rainbow’s End. Our first stay was the week before Hurricane Ian hit Florida. After seeing the pictures of the damage, we were all amazed at the incredible job done by the builders to recreate what we had enjoyed last year. Everything was perfect at this rental. The view of both sunrise and sunset was the absolute best. The screened deck was perfect for dolphin spotting as well as other ocean creatures. We especially enjoyed collecting shells at low tide. The communication with the management team was immediate and very responsive. I will be back! Thank you for a wonderful week!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph R.

2 Oct 2023

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

Paradise

Everything was absolutely gorgeous on North Captiva Island. Best birthday ever!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Louis H., Woodway, Texas

11 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Like staying on your own island

This was our second stay in this house. The location is awesome. We had great fishing right off our beach. The water can be beautiful but sometimes it gets churned up somewhat depending on the day. The house has been remodeled since last years hurricane and is cute The beds could be more comfortable and ideally a regular size sofa in the living area would have been more comfortable for our party. Kitchen is fully stocked, we had everything we needed. Now, you must bring or have them deliver all the food you will need for your entire stay. The restaurants aren’t running on a regular schedule. Some days they are closed, they also closed the kitchens by six on operating days. The food was not great either. But, that is not why we go there. If you want deserted beaches to yourself then this is the place. We go to Destin also but they are so crowded, this place is like being on a deserted island. They are also still very much in clean up mode after last year’s hurricane Ian but it doesn’t affect your stay and they need tourists to help them be able to rebuild. Don’t let this deter you, it is still beautiful. As before we would recommend this place to anyone, but we would tell you the caveats so you wouldn’t be surprised. I cannot recommend the seafood delivery service. It was delivered on time but the fish and shrimp did not seem fresh, the ice was melted when we received it off the boat. Take your own. Overall, for us we love this place, but make sure you prepare

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

April E.

29 July 2023

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

Family summer vacation

This house was the perfect stay for a relaxing beach vacation. Loved the view! It will be a great place to go back when the island is back to 100%. Did miss having restaurants to visit but the grocery delivery service was great.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jen b.

23 July 2023

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

So relaxing I forgot my home address

We had a nice time. Everyone was so friendly and helpful

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

17 July 2023

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

Paradise

Gorgeous property! My family and I LOVED this home on the beach! Words can't express how beautiful it is. Property was clean and comfortable. Great communication from owners/property managers throughout. Smooth from start to finish. Loved our vacation at Rainbows End!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M., FORT WORTH

28 June 2023

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

Great place!

Love the house! Our only problem was the 9am checkout. That was just too early for our family. But we will be back to this island for sure.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

22 June 2023

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

June 2023

Had a great week! The house was awesome!! Location was great! Definitely would recommend to others.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad G., Huntington, IN

15 June 2023

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

Beautiful

Vacationed for first time at Rainbows End and it did not disappoint. House was newly redone and very nice. The fully screened porch was nice to sitnout on and enjoy the sunsets. Look forward to making this a regular vaction plan after staying

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer White

Rainbow's End Beach House owns and operates a vacation homes on North Captiva Island, managed by Jennifer White, all on the Northern Tip, so we can accommodate larger groups needing more than one house. See listing id 362989 for details and reviews.

Our Island Services team lives on the island full time so is available throughout your stay should you need anything.
Owner’s Property Manager, Jennifer White, is also available ANYTIME before and during your stay to assist and ensure that your vacation is as wonderful as our beautiful island! See ya soon :)

Why they chose this property

Best location on the island, hands down! Located at the point of the island overlooking Captiva Pass, here you have your own private beach with dolphins swimming by, perfect sunsets and some amazing star gazing at night.

What makes this property unique

Your very own beach to relax in peace, undeveloped preserve across the street and private residences on both sides, no other rentals so you will always have tons of privacy!

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English

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Living Room 1

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

GUEST BATHROOM

MASTER BATHROOM

OUTDOOR SHOWER

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