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On a Whim Captiva Island Beach Cottage

Holiday home in Captiva with kitchen and balcony

On a Whim, our charming Captiva Island cottage in The Village area, offers a relaxing retreat just steps from the beach and bay. Unwind on the open deck or screened lanai area with seating, enjoy meals in the fresh air at ground level or inside by the flat panel TV.

Wonderful

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61175 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill

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About this property

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

On a Whim Captiva Island Beach Cottage

Holiday home in Captiva with kitchen and balcony

Laundry facilities and barbecues are available at this smoke-free holiday home. The holiday home has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.

Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers washers/dryers and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Beach

Beach nearby

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Car recommended
Parking on site

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathroom

2 private bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided

Living spaces

Living room

Entertainment

TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

Balcony
Barbecue grill

Laundry

Laundry facilities
Washer/dryer

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the sea

Things to do

Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

Unit size: 1,175 square feet

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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Note from host: No dangerous breeds. One dog under 50 lbs

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

On a Whim Captiva Island Beach Cottage

2 bedroom accommodation in Captiva Captiva

Village Area Beach Cottage Near the bay Beach

2 bedroom accommodation in Captiva Private vacation home

2 bedroom accommodation in Captiva Private vacation home Captiva

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About the area

Captiva, FL

What's nearby

Jungle Drums - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Captiva Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
McCarthy's Marina - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Alison Hagerup Beach Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Jensen’s Marina - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Mangos
‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
‪The Green Flash Waterfront Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
‪The Shipyard - ‬3 min drive
Mainstay North Captiva & Barnacles Bar

Frequently asked questions

Is On a Whim Captiva Island Beach Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at On a Whim Captiva Island Beach Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at On a Whim Captiva Island Beach Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at On a Whim Captiva Island Beach Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is On a Whim Captiva Island Beach Cottage located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Jungle Drums, McCarthy's Marina and Jensen’s Marina. Captiva Beach and Captiva Chapel By the Sea are also within 10 minutes.

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On a Whim Captiva Island Beach Cottage Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

2.0

Eco-friendliness

6.0

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Loren M.

2 Aug 2025

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

The property was amazing. The house was clean and very comfortable.the screened in porch was a great amenity. The landscaping was absolutely beautiful. Convenience to both the beach and shops/restaurants was perfect…short walk to all. Like always with Vrbo,checking in and out was a breeze! Can’t wait for my next trip!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

28 Jan 2025

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

Perfect location

Fully stocked kitchen. Nice enclosed porch.Great location.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ilya k.

7 Apr 2025

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

Great week

Just show up a have a great time!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARY ANN K., BOSQUE FARMS, NEW MEXICO, USA

15 May 2021

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

Lovely stay

Wonderful home. Great location! Would stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

26 Mar 2022

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

Exactly what we were looking for. Comfortable and great location.

Loved it!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

4/10 Poor

Keven

1 Oct 2025

Disliked: Communication

You failed to identify that the property was directly opposite a live construction site operating from 7am- 7 pm

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

2 Dec 2024

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

Quiet stay

We needed time away from a hectic work schedule down the road in Naples. This was Perfect! The best location on the Island! Thank you

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

9 Nov 2021

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

Very nice beach home

Modern and located centrally around the village area.

Stayed 31 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Desiree B.

2 Nov 2023

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

Stay at on a whim

Nice place, great location. Sufficient for our needs. Contact with management by text for issues was good. Responsive and helpful.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jill B., Shanghai, China

11 Jun 2022

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

Small home on Captiva

Home was in a great location. We loved the back porch and air conditioner worked wonderful. A few challenges..because the home was older,,some bugs, sheets on beds were not cotton so not super comfortable and master bed too soft. A few upgrades in the home would go a long way..but otherwise a wonderful stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

pat s.

11 May 2024

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Whim

Porch and stairs are unsafe. Bathrooms need updating. Bug infestation throughout.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

richard c.

10 May 2025

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

captva

overall this place was very spacios,location was good and quiet. They did not mention that the washer and dryer is outsde,which was inconvenient.And NO extra lines at all.Thy had pillow shams on the bed which were very drty and no pillow cases.We asked for extra bed sheets and they said no.They had bedspeads on the beds which were very dirty.Only downside to ths place!! Please do away with the dirty pllow shams and just use clean pillow cases and bedspreads that are clean!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen B.

4 Jan 2020

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

Clean, new, convenient!

What a lovely week! This house is clean, new, and convenient to town and Doc Ford’s/Starbucks- it’s in the perfect walkable spot! The property manager Nicole was incredibly helpful and responsive the whole week. The only thing we would have missed is cable (no bowl games or national news) and a pool, but luckily our parents have a timeshare on South Seas so we rented bikes and shared their pool. The beds/ bedding were super comfortable and this was a very relaxing vacation in a beautifully maintained house! Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Stacy D.

7 Apr 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

On a whim

The place wasn’t cleaned when we arrived. Prior guest had a dog and there was dog hair everywhere. I called management and they sent cleaners right away. So that was great. Location is awesome! We walked everywhere. The Mucky Duck food was not good at all. And they only serve beer and wine. Captiva is still rebuilding after Ian.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Markus Gabler

13 Aug 2022

DREAM VACATION in PARADISE <3 Fast and flexible conversation and always replied fast.

DREAM VACATION in PARADISE <3 Fast and flexible conversation and always replied fast. Best service

8/10 Good

Betsy S.

4 Jan 2022

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

On a Whim

Cute house, but didn’t have the amenities we wanted. We rented in Sunset Captiva as well. We enjoyed their pool and pickleball courts.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey P.

2 May 2021

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

Captiva Experience

The property was exactly as projected. It was in a beautiful, quiet neighborhood centrally located to all the restaurants & activities. We loved the large living room, large bedrooms, and screened in porch.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

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10/10 Excellent

Kathy Walterhouse

30 Jun 2020

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Nice property with everything that is needed for a nice stay Excellent service!

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10/10 Excellent

Bettina Fischer

11 Feb 2020

We had a great time with our kids, great space in this home, very well located and wonderful interio

We had a great time with our kids, great space in this home, very well located and wonderful interior. One door to the balcony didn’t work and it was repaired promptly- sorry for my bad English!!!! We love Captiva & Sanibel and enjoy those islands every year since 2014 ...