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Escape to Tipsy Turtle on North Captiva Island, where you'll unwind in a colorful Adirondack chair on one of the home's private upper decks. With two four-person golf carts at your disposal, explore the island's beaches and nature preserve or visit nearby restaurants and shops.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

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About this property

Entire place

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

Tipsy Turtle: Happy Guests, Island Favorite

A hot tub, concierge services and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free holiday home. Other amenities include a garden and barbecues. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. Guests can enjoy a private pool, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers private pools and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board.

Recreational amenities at the holiday home include a hot tub.

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

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Pool toys
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Griddle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Guidebooks
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 24

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: We are firm on our no pet policy.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in North Captiva, a neighbourhood in Captiva. The area's natural beauty can be seen at North Captiva Island Beach and Sanibel Island Southern Beach, while Barbara Sumwalt Useppa Island Historical Museum and Barbara Sumwalt Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Captiva travel guide
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North Captiva, FL

What's nearby

  • White Egret & Great Blue Heron on Captiva Island
    North Captiva Island Beach
    4 min walk - 0.4 km

Restaurants

  • Mainstay North Captiva & Barnacles Bar
    1 min walk
  • The Bubble Room
  • Tarpon Lodge Restaurant
  • Mangos
    1 min walk
  • The Mucky Duck

Frequently asked questions

Does Tipsy Turtle: Happy Guests! Lowered Pricing! have a pool?

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

Is Tipsy Turtle: Happy Guests! Lowered Pricing! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tipsy Turtle: Happy Guests! Lowered Pricing!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tipsy Turtle: Happy Guests! Lowered Pricing!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tipsy Turtle: Happy Guests! Lowered Pricing!?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Tipsy Turtle: Happy Guests! Lowered Pricing! located?

This holiday home is located in Captiva (North Captiva), close to the beach, North Captiva Island Beach and Cayo Costa Beaches. Area attractions also include Alison Hagerup Beach Park and Cabbage Key.

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Tipsy Turtle: Happy Guests, Island Favorite Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

April R.

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

Beautiful!

We loved our stay at Tipsy Turtle!! The views, the home, the pool, we loved all of it!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

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

LOVED IT ALL!

GREAT HOUSE! Amazing downstairs swim up pool bar and lounge area. Great views! High ceilings make feel large. One of the best on NCI. Can’t wait to stay here again ! Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Larry A.

Family Vacation at Tipsy Turtle

We had a wonderful stay at the Tipsy Turtle on North Captiva Island in April 2025! The house was very clean, and the owner’s communication leading up to our trip was excellent — the guidebook they provided made everything so easy. Kale Dudding, the property manager, was incredibly attentive and helpful throughout our stay. Check-in and check-out were smooth and stress-free. Our kids absolutely loved the pool, and it quickly became one of the highlights of our trip. We’ve always loved North Captiva Island, and the Tipsy Turtle made our time there even more special. We would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a great getaway!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikki B.

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

Absolutely love Tipsy Turtle

Everything was exactly as described and no surprises. I loved the welcome app and all the helpful tips. It was our first time to the island and we felt properly prepared. The property manager Kale was excellent. Thanks for a great week.e was on it. or
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc H.

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

Great place, clean and updated nicely, Pool was fantastic for a chilly cold-snap in February!

What a great place to stay and enjoy North Captiva!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank B.

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

Relaxing stay

Everything from pre-trip coordination communication with the owner to check in couldn’t of been more convenient. Perfect location secluded but just short walk or golf cart ride to access to beach. Property provided all the amenities necessary for convenient and relaxing stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joseph s.

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

Hidden gem

We really enjoyed our first visit to North Captiva and the Tipsy Turtle did not disappoint. It was clean, island modern with all the amenities we needed. Hope to return in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

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

Simply the best…

What an incredible property and island. We had absolutely everything we could possibly have needed to enable us to enjoy this wonderful island. Molly is an excellent host 😁
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Memorable stay at North Captiva

Our family had an incredible stay in North Captiva. It’s a beautiful island with wonderful people. The Tipsy Turtle was perfect for our family. The property is furnished beautifully and comfortably. The kitchen is well-equipped. Both the owner and property manager were so helpful as we prepared for our time on the island. We look forward to returning!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abry G.

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

Fantastic house for family vacation

We absolutely loved staying at the Tipsy Turtle and can’t wait to go back again. The house had all the amenities that we needed, and was clean and comfortable. A short walk to the beach and a great crows nest to watch the sunset. We appreciated that the house came with two golf carts to help us get around the island. The property manager was readily accessible whenever we needed anything. Again, we can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nic B.

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

Very Cool Place

We stayed 5 nights at the Tipsy Turtle and enjoyed this very cool property. We have stayed at many vacation rental properties and the Tipsy Turtle ranks high in meeting expectations. It was clean, modern and convenient. The information provided about the property, groceries, restaurants and transportation to the island was very helpful and the host couple communicated well with us about check-in. Having Golf Carts that came with the property was great and a necessity. We utilized the Kayak's at the North Captiva Island Club but the bikes were all broken. Sunset's on the roof were very cool. It was well worth arranging a fishing guide on one day and renting a boat for the day.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Elizete F.

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

Wonderful View

The house is very beautiful and comfortable. The view from the third floor is breathtaking. Clean rooms and bathrooms. We couldn't use the oven in the kitchen because there was a lot of grease on the bottom and when we heated it up a lot of smoke came out and the fire alarm went off. The big grill looked like new but it didn't have enough fire to cook the meat, it probably had the gas vents clogged, a maintenance and cleaning would solve the problem. We used an old and small grill that was going to the dump and we made our barbecue since the house oven had grease on the bottom. Need more comfortable barbecue area, there was only the grill in a sandy area, no lighting and no sink to help. Kitchen needs more supplies like, pan, wine glasses etc
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey B.

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

Fun Family Outing

The Tipsy Turtle is an attractive property with good open space for family time and room for individuals to retreat to their own bedrooms and bathrooms. There are several things to do within walking distance, but the children (and the young at heart?) in our family really enjoyed the owner-supplied golf carts to get from place to place. Lots of logistics involved to plan a week on North Captiva Island, but the owners' recommendations for Pine Island Taxi (from the airport to the marina, including a stop at Publix to pick up pre-ordered groceries) and Island Girl Charters (for the ferry across to the island) were reliable and clearly accustomed to accommodating vacationers. The property description, we thought, said that TV was not priortized and that there was no access to streaming. However, when we arrived there were more options available than we expected. Of course, we watched very little TV in order to do other things. We were also expecting to find a high chair for our infant, but never did find one - so we simply adjusted. The night before our stay, we were informed of an unfortunate appliance breakdown. While the owner and manager both worked hard to provide workarounds, we had to go without for a few days - learning that, essentially, there is limited emergency service (to get things fixed or replaced) on the island. But, we suppose that is part of the charm of NCI. One is remote when visiting, with lots of time for walking or a run, the beach, shelling, the pool, boating, fishing, manatee and turtle searching, and watching the sunset. But, there are few restaurant and shopping options - if that is important to your group. Overall, our family really enjoyed our time away and the Tipsy Turtle was a big part of that. It was great to be warm in March - if only for a week. And, better yet, we all enjoyed one another's company, laughed a lot, and made some memories that we hope will last a lifetime! Thanks, Tipsy Turtle team!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily T.

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

Great Week

The house was just as described and we all had fun. Amazing views from all the porches. Access to the Island Club was fabulous because of the bikes and kayaks. The grill at the house was a nice upgrade. Paula was very responsive and a great communicator.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison H.

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

Tipsy Turtle was an awesome home on Norrh Captiva!!

It was fully equipped and close to all of the amenities!! There was a “private” beach of few steps away and if you are not up for a walk the two golf carts were there for your convenience!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Vacation

Very nice property.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolina C.

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

Great island getaway!

Beautiful house and fully equipped. Great beaches. Very clean and great service from management. Your car stay at the port and only golf carts are driven at the island. Thank you for sharing your beautiful beach house. We all loved the tipsy turtle.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April W.

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

Beautiful place

We enjoyed our stay at the tipsy turtle. It is a beautiful property and island. Having 2 golf carts was a plus and we loved the hot tub and the house was beautiful, very clean and had everything we needed. Looking forward to coming back soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret W.

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

Great

Just a lovely island, home, and location. Lots of steps but necessary for the spectacular view. We would come again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021