Manatee Haven: Screened-in Pool, Spa and Elevator! 2 Golf Carts Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026

Q: Does Manatee Haven: Screened-in Pool, Spa and Elevator! 2 Golf Carts have a pool?

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

Q: Is Manatee Haven: Screened-in Pool, Spa and Elevator! 2 Golf Carts pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Manatee Haven: Screened-in Pool, Spa and Elevator! 2 Golf Carts located?

This family-friendly Captiva holiday home is located by the sea, steps from North Captiva Island Beach and within 6 mi (10 km) of Alison Hagerup Beach Park and Captiva Beach. Turner Beach and Blind Pass Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

10/10 Excellent

Hope S.

3 Sept 2024

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

Bliss at the Beach

First visit to North Captiva in almost 20 years and even better than I remembered it! The house was a fantastic home base from which to enjoy the island. AND the house itself is wonderful! The enclosed pool deck, pool, hot tub and outside kitchen area were great places to hang out when we'd had enough time at the beach or community pool. Looking forward to coming back in the future! The upstairs decks, especially the one off the main living area got lots of use daily. It was truly a great place to relax and unwind.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

22 Feb 2025

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

Great place, great location, great hosts!

Nothing missing for a perfect vacation!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

scott s.

2 Mar 2019

Beautiful island home! We had a great time!

Highly recommended! Two families split this house and had an incredible week on the island! Can’t wait to come back!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

16 Jan 2017

Awesome vacation!

This was the perfect place for our vacation. It was relaxing, private and amazing. Our caretakers were the best, they went above and beyond for our needs, as this was our first trip to an island without a grocery around the corner. We had one of the best vacations! We usually travel outside of the United States, but this was so much better! We loved this house and this island!

10/10 Excellent

Melissa N., New Albany

2 Mar 2019

Wonderful home with tons of amenities! Beautiful island experience!

Manatee Haven is well equipped with everything you need. Loved the beach towels, laundry detergent, and quality bathroom necessities. Beds were comfortable. We were able to play games while we waited for the rain to pass.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

30 May 2022

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

Perfect Stay

Manatee Haven is the best of the best. The house is perfectly situated on the island and has everything you could possibly need for a wonderful vacation. The communication leading up to our stay was above and beyond, and the North Cap Crew was wonderful. This being my 3rd visit to the island, I knew how important a reliable golf cart was, and ours was quite enviable among other guests. We would definitely stay here again (and probably will).

Stayed 10 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

William K.

2 Mar 2019

Excellent for family!

Our family of 7 stayed at Manatee Haven and had the time of our lives. The house is perfect for families and the amenities made the stay so easy. The owner has thought of everything. We had 2+ days of torrential rain and were not bored for a minute. There are so many movies and board games to keep everyone entertained. We definitely plan to go back and highly recommend it!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joel E., Michigan

26 Apr 2017

Great house for families

We had a great week at Manatee Haven. The house was clean and well maintained. We've stayed in North Captiva Island Club houses previously and they are run more like a business. Manatee Haven is more personal and accommodating. We also like the customer service at Island Girl Charters better than NCIC. We had great communication with the house owners and Jeff and Jane were very responsive and helpful on the island. You really can't go wrong with this rental, but book early because it's tough to get the peak weeks.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

4 May 2011

Perfect Get-Away!

We stayed at this beautiful home in April and it was just what we needed. The owner, Kay made sure we did not want for anything. The home has EVERYTHING from up to date DVDs, CDs, and internet access. The managers meet you at the pier, escort you to this home and unload your luggage/groceries. We had never rented on the island, however Kay's detailed info made it easy. If you want peace & quiet with one of the most beautiful beaches close by do not hesitate to rent this home. Thanks so much for sharing your island home with us - Julie & Brian

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

21 Mar 2014

GREAT VACATION PLACE

WHAT A GREAT VACATION PLACE ! THE HOUSE WAS AWESOME-IT HAD EVERYTHING IN IT...THE BEACH SUPPLIES WORKED OUT PERFECT,WE SPENT ALOT OF TIME THERE (30 SECONDS AWAY). WE USED THE HEATED POOL/HOT TUB ALMOST EVERY DAY...WE RENTED A BOAT FOR A FEW DAYS AND ZIPPED AROUND TO THE OTHER ISLANDS (GETTING LUNCH) AND FISHING. THE VIEWS FROM THE CROWS NEST WERE BREATH TAKING IN THE EVENING . WE WERE ABLE TO SPOT LOTS OF DOLPHINS AND A PAIR OF MANATEE IN SAFETY HARBOR ...JANE AND JEFF MADE GETTING TO THE HOUSE FROM THE DOCK AND LEAVING A BREEZE . OVER ALL A GREAT RELAXING TRIP-WITH LOTS OF ADVENTURES AND A SUPER HOUSE TO STAY AT !! THANKS

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

sheila d.

23 Mar 2017

Best family vacation spot with the kids!

House has everything you need, very clean, great location on the island, close to beach. Make sure to order enough groceries, plan your meals, snacks , etc....then maybe order a little extra. I went into the Publix website to see what brands they offer when placing my order. The restaurants on the island were nice, but we really enjoyed eating at the house. And the kids ate all day---so again, order enough food. The house was beautiful, the pool was great. We enjoyed sunrises on the roof top deck with coffee and sunsets on the roof top deck with drinks. We played games with the kids at night, went to the beach during the day, swam in the pool too. We got kayaks from the club and kayaked out to a sand bar in the gulf and found so many shells and sand dollars. We drove the golf cart around the island and explored. We bought icecream for lunch one day from the ice cream shop. This really was the best vacation. Very laid back, the best family time, I would recommend this house and vacation to anyone.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lesa O.

2 Mar 2019

A weeks stay at Manatee Haven

This is our 4th trip to North Captiva. We have stayed at a different house each time. The house is nicely maintained. It has everything you need to enjoy the island. I love to cook and try to remember what spices to bring as we plan meals. There is a cupboard full of spices. More than I have at home. Love the screen enclosed pool. We were able to enjoy the pool and hot tub well into the evening. There are beach toys, chairs, floatys and anything you need to enjoy the beach. Love the upper deck for when we didn't go to the beach to watch the sunset. Actually saw "the green flash". There is an excellent selection of movies ( 600 or so) and games. This is not a huge house, compared to others we rented. but is a great value. We were trying to save a few bucks because our kids are heading to college. So we ran into each other in the kitchen a bit. We have 3 adult kids. There was a recommendation for a charter boat that we used and we caught enough snapper for 3 meals. Beach is close. It was a great stay. Thank you .

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Penny L., Burns, Tennessee

3 Apr 2013

Paradise

We spent a week at Manatee Haven and did not want to return to the reality of the real world. On North Captiva we felt like we were away from all the troubles of the world. There is nothing Manatee Haven does not have. The house is better stocked than our home. The kitchen has every appliance you could need. Movies oh my, amazing. We played many games by the pool many we had not played before. We worked puzzles by the pool also. Ate almost every meal on the screened in porch off the family room. What a view to have while enjoying a meal. My son loved the telescopes and looking at the moon and starts at night. The beach was peaceful and beautiful. My son loved riding around the island with Grandpa on the golf cart. No traffic no smog no honking horns no sirens. As I said Paradise. Kay is a wonderful host and answered all my questions quickly. It was a last minute vacation for us and she was great at putting me at ease about the house and island. If you are looking for a relaxing peaceful laid back vacation Manatee Haven is for you. Our Miniature Australian Shepherd also loved Manatee Haven. He loved the screened in porches as did we. On the ferry ride back my 7 year old was asking when we could go back. That is enough for me.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey M.

29 Nov 2016

Wonderful

Our extended family of 5 adults and 1 child recently stayed at Manatee Haven. The owners and local property managers were all easy to work with, and the house exceeded our expectations. The house is well-equipped throughout (beach chairs, towels, toys for kids, pool toys), we were supplied with ample basics (e.g., paper towels), and the kitchen was better equipped than any I've stayed in such that we were able to cook a significant number of meals without a problem. The house is also well stocked with basics such as spices, ketchup. The island was relaxing - nice beach walking opportunities, fun boat trip excurions (we did one to Cabbage Key and surrounding areas), and the house had plenty of fun activities for all family members. The only thing I'll note is that for those not as comfortable with stairs (elderly, young), the kitchen, dining, and family room are on the top floor, where the bedrooms are on the floor below. We were fine since there was an elevator to be used, though it did make things less convenient for those needing to take the elevator. Not a big deal at all, just important for those who may have limited mobility to know. Of all the rental houses I've stayed in, the owners of this provided far more advance information with details on how to get groceries to the island, what to expect on the island in terms of restaurants, etc. plus tons of details. There was nothing I didn't know in advance that I needed to know.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2016

10/10 Excellent

Eric P.

18 Aug 2022

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

Gorgeous house, wonderful hosts

Beautiful, clean, wonderful home and the homeowners are fabulous. The rental managers are wonderful. Everything was perfect!

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fatima T.

9 Aug 2022

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

Great stay

Great house. Great people. We will definitely be back.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul N.

15 Mar 2022

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

Perfect week in Paradise

This was as described in the listing and the area was a special "old Florida" coastal environment. This is a must go to property that will enhance any vacation of get away. A walk on the beach, a sunset at the beach, a sunrise or a sunset in the Crows nest, and more. An excellent outdoor kitchen by the pool was a definate bonus. We wil come again to this place.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deniz Y.

15 Sept 2021

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

Amazing house, amazing island, amazing vacation!

Stayed here for 2 weeks with my dad, sister, brother-in-law, 2 year old nephew and dog at the end of August. It is a great house, very comfortable and well-equipped. We didn't ever really want for anything. The pool is awesome & huge and has so many pool toys. The outdoor kitchen looks brand new. The bedrooms are large and comfortable. A minor issue is that the washing machine leaked a little and the fridge was missing a shelf but it wasn't a big deal at all. Overall for an island property it is maintained well and we were very happy with it. The location is amazing, just 5 mins walk from a beautiful and secluded beach where I was often the only person in sight. Overall the whole island is just lovely and so relaxing if you want a low key vacation. There are only like 3 restaurants and no groceries on the island so it takes some advance planning. We were there in August so it was very humid and hot outside and we had a few storms in the afternoons; we were fine with it but we have a pretty high tolerance for hot weather. Also SO MANY MOSQUITOES - TAKE ALL THE BUG SPRAY YOU CAN CARRY. The house is all screened in but they still get in. But overall we had an amazing time notwithstanding! Our experience with the property managers was fine - 3/5 stars. We ran out of detergent and they brought it right away, and they were on time for pick up and drop off. We noticed that mosquitoes were hatching in the collected rainwater of some plants kept on the pool deck and when we informed them they came to dump them out right away (you may want to check this when you arrive because unless they were swapped out for draining pots after we left, it can happen again after any time it rains). On the other hand, in the time leading up to the vacation, I didn't find them particularly responsive and had to chase them quite a few times to get certain info e.g. grocery logistics etc. They also said they weren't able to call internationally so I had to delegate all of that to my sister who has a local number (so I am not sure what you would do if everyone in your party was coming from abroad). Lastly, we had requested a crib 1 month in advance and on the day of arrival they said they couldn't find it. We escalated to the property owner and they brought it the next day so it was resolved quickly. We didn't have much other interaction with them besides above so I would say it was a bit mixed on this specific front but still overall a 5/5 experience.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Iara M., Lakeland FL

25 Jul 2021

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

Absolutely wonderful

Our first time at NCI and will not be out last. Manatee Haven met all our expectations and so much more. The home is situated on a quiet street with a very short walk to the beach. The screened in pool was a perfect respite from the beach with toys galore. The kitchen was fully equipped with any and every appliance we desired. Property managers and home owners were very responsive and accommodating . We would look forward to future visits at Manatee Haven and would strongly recommend to friends and family.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

sara B.

31 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Disliked: Check-in

Would not go again

The check-in process to load the ferry was a bit confusing because no person is on the dock giving directions (I guess this has more to do with the ferry charter than the home). Once we were introduced to our property manager on the island we were taken on a tour. Our guide, Mike, did a fantastic job showing us around but I think a map of the island would have made it easier to note the places of interest that were shown to us. One place that probably should have been added to the tour would be the private beach that the home owners pay to have access to. The home is currently for sale (March 2021) and the home is in desperate need of major maintenance. The deck around the pool has rotten boards and the railing going up to the bedroom level (outside) has rotten spots on the handrail. The bathroom shower on the kitchen level is out of order and appears as though it will be indefinitely (there were a stack of 15+ printed "this shower out of order" signs in a drawer beside the dining room table.) One member of our family recently had knee surgery so taking a shower in a tub would not work. She had to take showers all week on the pool level with only moderate privacy available. On Friday we received a text message letting us know that we would need to have all of our items out of the house and on the ground level deck by 9AM. We then would need to do a walk through with property manager and then we would be driven to the dock to get the ferry back to the main land. Management decided to give us a "late checkout" without notifying us. We ended up waiting for almost 2 hours to get picked up to go to the ferry. Letting us know we were getting a special checkout time would have been appreciated. Because we were picked up so late, we were not able to get onto the main ferry that does not require passengers to navigate steps (our family member that recently had knee surgery is not able to navigate steps) so our family was split into two separate ferries. If we would have been brought to the dock on time, that would not have been an issue. Overall the house was nice and we had a great time together as a family. I believe the issues with the home are common for a home so close to the water, it is just too bad that the repairs are not completed in a timely manor. The excuse "things move slower on the island" and "island time" were often used. Home repairs should still be completed in a timely manor regardless of where the home is located.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

John A.

14 Feb 2021

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

Manatee Haven January stay

We had a great week at Manatee Haven! The house was excellent/as advertised, and very well stocked! We opted to use the grocery service option to order and stock all our food & beverage's prior to our arrival, which was seamless & wonderful! The heated pool was a fantastic feature in January, which we enjoyed time in every day (along with a dip in the hot tub to warm up further if needed!). We will look at returning next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kate N., Lafayette, IN

17 Jan 2021

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

Great Family getaway!

Property was great for getting away during Covid Pandemic. Kitchen & whole house was very well stocked with everything you need! The pool & hot tub were wonderful. Lots of fun family games. Lots of towels & beach chairs & toys. We rented an extra golf cart from home owner which was very nice. We hiked the state park & took the golf carts to the beach every day. The beaches were quiet & not crowded. We rented a boat from Boats and Fun for a day, went to Cabbage Key For lunch, then on to Cato Costa, saw manatees & fished. Great day trip. North Captiva Island Club was very close & had a lot of fun to offer. We played tennis , took out Kayaks & ordered food for carry out at Mangos. The property managers, Laurie & Duncan were great help & we ordered fresh seafood through them. Highly recommend for a getaway And it was very safe during Covid.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Selena M., Butler

31 Aug 2020

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

Best vacation ever

Our stay was a unforgettable one at Manatee haven. Every process is conducted so efficiently just like Mike said. I was nervous in the beginning with the steps but,once everything is complete it really does go smoothly. The grocery pickup is easy to use but we had a 24 hr delay due to the covid and the system was over loaded with shoppers in the area. But our worries were taken care of by the management at publix and a wonderful shopping team delivered our groceries for us . I will set up a grocery delivery service next timeand pay a extra fee and have no worries about picking it up at the store. Our house was perfect for us. The pictures are very accurate. The kids loved the pool and our golf cart rides around the island made it the best vacation. Mike and Piper have everything you need...from soaps and shampoo to laundry detergent and spices at your fingertips. We had a great stock in toilet paper and paper towels also. We did bring oil with us and parchment paper and HEAVEY DUTY aluminum foil to make our trip easy cleanup. We cooked our fish on the aluminum foil on the grill...was absolutely perfect. And no mess. We ate in every night and I had each meal planned out. And we ate like kings. All of our entrees came from the fish market..outstanding. Alcohol was all purchased prior also. We had a short 30 sec walk or 10 sec golf cart ride to our private beach. Gorgeous... Or we ventured up the beach path with our cart and enjoyed the next beach and sandbar. Just get ready cause you will find beautiful shells and sand dollars..pack them well) for the plane home. We also enjoyed our kayaking and the boys enjoyed the biking. Saw Manatee, dolphins, tons of geckos and tons of adorable turtles. Also, saw black snakes crabs and tons of fish..including sand sharks. We had a unexpected ear infection happen but, it was smoothly taken care of after we had a script called in. Laurie and Duncan our property managers completed every task within minutes. It really impressed us. Even our transportation was awesome and precise from the airport to the ferry. And the boat ride with island girl charters was excellent also. The captain and crew mate was on top of everything. Enjoyed our talks with them. Thank you Manatee haven for the wonderful trip. We will definitely return to north captiva island.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ian R.

14 Aug 2020

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

Awesome Trip for 2 Families

I visited with my brothers family (8 people in total) and had an amazing time. Responsive managers, great location, house has everything needed for an amazing trip to North Captiva. Will definitely return!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sherry F.

8 Aug 2020

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

Fantastic vacation!

My family along with our fur babies loved staying here. The house is clean and well stocked for all your needs. Laurie is the bomb!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

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