\"PERFECT SHELL\"LUXURY HOUSE STEPS 2 OCEAN*LRG POOL*FRONT BALCONY*AMENITY PACKED!
About this house rental
Situated in North Captiva Island, this lovely house for $513 per night is a fantastic option for your next break. ***Current Openings for 2024 are 5/17-5/25, 7/6- 7/13, 7/20-7/27, 8/24-8/31 and on! Great Rates, Private Pool Home, with an Excellent Island Location - High and Dry area which matters! And only Steps to the Best Beach on the Island and into The Ocean! Send Inquiry on any date questions or questions at all! If we can accommodate we will! ***PRIME ISLAND LOCATION! “The Perfect 🐚 “ WELCOME AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN "THE PERFECT SHELL"! WE ARE OPEN FOR RENTALS! Our Dates tend to Book Up Quickly, So Please Inquire Today! Please note: During Prime Rental Seasons, Spring Breaks, and Holidays our rentals are typically: Saturdays to Saturdays with 7 Night Minimum Stays or Extended Stays for up to 5 Guests or Weekends to Weekends for up to 5 Guests. Non Season Stays, Non Spring Break Stays, and Non Holiday Stays - we may be able to accommodate other check in and out days and lesser minimum night stays. Extended stays please also inquire. Check In is 4PM or thereafter and by 10AM for Check Out. Please inquire on availabilty and note Check In and Check Out times prior to making your travel plans and please note Trip Insurance is always encouraged! Come and Enjoy All That The Perfect Shell has to Offer! Repeat Guests, Honeymooners, Couples Celebrating Anniversaries and Each Other, and Families with or without Children are Enjoying "The Perfect Shell" on Fabulous North Captiva Island! Accessible only by Ferry or Boat - and with No Cars on the Island only Golf Carts, Biking, Running, or Walking Come and Explore all that North Captiva Island has to offer! Once you have confirmed that North Captiva Island is "The Perfect Island" for your Family, now it is time to choose The Perfect Vacation Home! "The Perfect Shell" deserves your attention and consideration! Vacations are all about Planning! So First Off - The Logistics: Fly to RSW International Airport in Fort Myers, FL or Drive to Pineland, FL to the Pineland Safe Harbor Marina. Pay for parking in the Ships Store and park your car in the Marina Parking Lot. Reserve ahead your paid ferry to get on the 3PM Island Girl Charter's Ferry to arrive to the Mainstay/Barnacles Dock on Beautiful North Captiva Island and check in at the Ferry Office located at the back on the Ships Store. Should you be taking your own boat over ask me we can assist you with securing Boat Dockage! From there Our *On Island Concierge will be Awaiting Your Arrival at the Dock! Tortuga Concierge will then Check You and Your Family and your groceries and belongings into Your Beautiful Beach House! Groceries can be brought on the Ferry, Groceries can meet you at the Ferry by one of the Island's Personal Shoppers OR you may order head of time to have your Groceries, Seafood, and Beverages delivered right into our Refrigerator prior to and ready for your arrival! Extra Services need a Private Chef for a Meal? What to arrange a Massage while on the Island? What to order Cinnamon Buns for a Morning Meal? Need to arrange Boat Dockage or Rent a Boat? Want to arrange a Fishing Trip, Shelling Excursion, Cayo Costa Day Trip and Luncheon? Ask Amy! About Us: "The Perfect Shell" Beach House located on the High and Dry Southern End of North Captiva Island, FL 1 Street away from the State Nature Preserve. Your Own Luxury Beach House with a Private Pool and Golf Cart Included! Only Steps to the Ocean - Butterfly Beach - One of The Widest Sugar Sand Beaches! High End Furnished, FRONT Porch, Many Guest Perks, Hi Speed Internet. North Captiva Island is only accessible by boat! Satisfaction #1! High Standards, Professional, Experienced, & Local Caring Hosts MORE Details About Us: “The Perfect Shell” Island Pool Home is a Superior Choice! We are the LOCAL OWNERS and we are Island Property Managers for other home owners. Our Luxury, Amenity Packed, Vacation Home is on a High and Dry Lot and is Only Steps to the Ocean to the Widest and Largest Sugar Sand Beach on the Island! This beach "Butterfly Beach" is less than a 1 minutes by Golf Cart and a Very Short Walk. The Beach is a direct walk down our street to Butterfly Beach. We are located in the Dunes Neighborhood on the SOUTH End of the Island and Very Close to the State Preserve! Our Privately Owned, Maintained, Golf Cart is Included Complimentary! Our Home Features: an Oversized, Lagoon Style, Private, Heated, Fully Fenced, Salt Water Pool with Lots of Seating, with a Large Under Cover Lighted Entertaining Area and a Great Cleared Yard for all of your Outdoor Activities! Plus a Huge FRONT Screened Lighted Porch for Dining and Entertaining with Tropical Lush Views! Plus New Addition 2023 - A Whole House Reverse Osmosis System - Great for Enjoying Your Morning Showers and your In House Ready Drinking Water! Our Beautiful Pool Home with its 2 Bedrooms, Open - Tiled - One Level Floor Plan, Large Flat Screen TVS throughout, and Excellent Beds will Entice You, PLUS Our Homes' Interior and Exterior Furnishings are exceptionally kept including Furniture, Mattresses, Linens, Towels, and Allergen Coverings. Our Focus is Clean, Luxury, and Comfortable Furnishings. Our Home is Fully Stocked Kitchen with High End Appliances. New Stainless Steel French Door Refrigerator 3/2020. Gas Cooking and Convection baking and microwave. New Full Size Washer and Dryer 2/2020. New 65" Samsung Crystal UHD Smart TV 11/2021, New Weber Propane Included Gas Grill 4/2022 etc. Includes: Bakeware, Cookware, Barware, Entertaining Specialty Dishes, and More! We offer a Fantastic Vacation Rental Value, our Own Personal Maintained Golf Cart Included, Reliable HIGH Speed Internet, Low Fees, a Land Line Telephone, and our home is Amenity Packed! Including such Extras as Stocked Cleaning Supplies, Laundry Supplies, Dishes, Entertaining Dishes for your Special Meals, Toiletry Essentials, Spices, Cooking Sprays, a Full Coffee and Tea Bar, Propane for Your Gas Grill, Printer with Ink and Paper etc. We also have Whole House Reverse Osmosis System in 2023! No need to pack or purchase water if you prefer not to! Brand new HVAC June 2023. Children/Babies?: The Perfect Shell is Fully Equipped for Travelers with a Baby and/or Children. Offering A Pack and Play Center, Mattress Sheets, Bibs, Safety Gate, High Chair, Booster Seat, Children's Dishes, Beach Toys, Family Cabana and Toys and Games for all ages. Guest Appreciation: We appreciate our Guests! We also have MANY repeat Guests! We want you to feel at home. Arrive to a Bottle of White Wine and a Bottle of Sparkling Mineral Water/Water. Should you have something else in mind? Don't be shy we want to welcome you with what might make your arrival more special! Also, need something Special or Celebrating a Special Event? Reach out to me I would be happy to help you make it happen! No Wine in your gift bag? reach out and we will fill it with something more welcoming for your preferences! We typically book Saturdays to Saturdays with 7 Night Minimum and we often have Guests with Extended Stays. The Stated Rental Rate is for up to 5 people. We do not take more than 5 Total Guests including children. King Bed and Queen Bed fit 4 Adults comfortably plus for an additional guest a Queen Size Air Mattress and a Pack and Play is available. "The Perfect Shell" offers a Great Floor Plan that is Ideal for Singles, Couples, Families and Children and Concierge check In and Guest Services! Once you are Settled In, you can Seek to Find that "Perfect Shell" on our Gorgeous Beaches! North Captiva Island offers an Incredible Abundance and Variety of Sea Shells, Marine, and Wild Life. Many days you will see Dolphins, Manatees, Tortoises etc. People travel from all over the World to Enjoy our Beaches, World Class Shelling, and Fishing! North Captiva Island is accessible by Boat or Ferries and is not connected to Sanibel/Captiva Island. Our main transportation when on the Island is by Golf Cart, Foot, or Biking. The Island offers 4 Restaurants, 2 Bars, 2 Ice Cream Spots within Gift or Convenience Stores, a Boats and Fun Store with Kayaks, Bikes, Golf Cart, Boat Rentals and Boating and Fishing Charters plus their General Store. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Check in is at 4PM. Check Out is 10 AM. Please note on back to back check out and check in days cleaning staff may need to enter at 9AM to start cleaning. If there are open fill in dates due to extended stays - 5 or 6 nights minimums may be available or flexible check in and check out days. All Guests will be required to sign and return Host Vacation Rental Agreement. Please request it if you would like to view prior to booking! The Ferry to take to the island is: the 3PM "Island Girl Charters" to the Mainstay/Barnacles Dock on North Captiva Island. Check out is by 10 AM on check out day. PLEASE MAKE SURE TO BOOK YOUR FERRY ASAP as desired time slots fill up. Also please note the ferries do not run after normal business hours so please note their times prior to you booking flights overwise you may need a private charter which is more expensive typically than the daily ferries. We Welcome Your Inquiries and Any Questions that you may have to Make Your Perfect Vacation Choice! Thank you for considering "The Perfect Shell" for your Superior Vacation Rental! You Will Be Glad You Did! Your Hosts - Ken and Am
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of North Captiva Island, FL
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(79 Reviews)
5.0
Very clean, quiet, up to date property. Owner responded immediately to any questions.
5.0
Very pleased with the Perfect Shell
Very clean, comfortable and well stocked!
Loved the pool!
10.0
This was our second time at this amazing home. We visited last May for our anniversary and returned this time for my birthday. May was definitely better weather wise, but I think it was even unusually hot this past week while we visited. Locals told us November is the prime time to visit the island. The new reverse water osmosis system was great. No bottled water was even necessary. The house is well stocked and the owners are very responsive. If a quiet relaxing trip is what you’re looking for then North Captiva is the place for you!! Look no further.
5.0
We really enjoyed our stay. The Perfect Shell was stocked with all the amenities. We loved the pool, the sunsets at the beach and the family time the stay enabled.
5.0
Excellent location. Short walk or golf cart ride to the beach. Our kids loved spending time in the pool. The house is very well stocked, and there are lots of pool/beach toys and accessories! We texted Amy and Ken with questions, and they were on top of it immediately. I highly recommend the Perfect Shell!
5.0
This was our third time staying on the island. Compared to the other two properties we stayed, this house is so well stocked and "feels like home". Everything minus your essentials and groceries is provided. The kitchen is fully stocked, there are extra bath and pool towels, beach gear, and pool toys/rafts.
It was so clean and the beds were very comfortable. The pool after a long day on the beach was so relaxing. We booked last minute and the communication with the owner was amazing.
So thankful for a perfect stay at this beautiful home.
5.0
We had a "perfect" stay at the Perfect Shell. The house was clean, organized, items labeled with clear instructions for arrival, during and departure. Amy was a very responsive host from booking all the way through our stay with quick message response times, which was extremely helpful. Our check-in process was smooth, with groceries delivered directly-highly recommend as our vacation started the minute we arrived at the home.
With close proximity to the beach, we could walk or take a short golf cart ride for swimming or watching sunsets. The house is also very close to the nature preserve with a great trail to the south end of the island to enjoy even more shelling experiences! We enjoyed the pool and used it constantly, as well as the poolside games shaded from the sun beneath the house. Thank you for keeping your home well maintained, it was an enjoyable vacation and wonderful trip to N. Captiva!
10.0
The Perfect Shell comes as advertised, stocked with everything you need, very clean and comfortable, a true home away from home! Amy and Ken are the best host, very responsive to questions. The Tortuga management team does a first class job delivering luggage and groceries. North Captiva is a unique island that provides a stress free, relaxed family vacation. This was our family second visit to North Captiva and The Perfect Shell in which our kids picked over Disney!!
5.0
When looking for a spring break location in Sanibel- our selections were obviously very limited by the devastation caused by the Hurricane.
Luckily, this location popped up in North Captiva and we were very pleased.
The Good- the house has all the modern conveniences
-we spent tons of time at the pool (my son isn’t a fan of the beach). Having your own pool is a game changer and probably ruined me for future vacations.
-the owners- very attentive to any questions and concerns.
-the beach is amazing
***be sure to order plenty of groceries as dining out options are severely limited.
In Summary- what a great place on a beautiful island!
5.0
Best place we have every stayed! Equipped with absolutely everything you could possibly need and more! So clean and tastefully decorated. Minutes from the beach. Such a beautiful island. Amy was quick to answer questions and made sure we were well taken care of. We were so sad to leave but will be back!
5.0
Spent a DELIGHTFUL week at The Perfect Shell. The house is super comfortable, clean, and well stocked with everything one needs (especially the kitchen). We loved the quiet, the pool and its close proximity to the beach. The hosts are very responsive to questions/needs which provides a sense of security as the Island works to recover from Hurricane Ian. We definitely hope to return for future visits to the island.
5.0
The “Perfect Shell” is indeed perfect!
Perfect place, perfect pool, perfect peace!
Our second time and no disappointments. If you’re looking for solitude, and a sense of contentment look no further. The pictures are exactly what you get. The hosts are premier.
5.0
Our first time at Ken and Amy’s home on North Captiva. The home was spotless and exceeded all of our expectations. We were worried about possible Hurricane Ian damage to the home but not a single thing out of place or damaged. Loved it and will be back. Thanks for a great week!
5.0
It is impossible to describe how amazing this house is. It is our third time visiting and we would never stay anywhere but here on North Captiva. It’s the best of the best. The owners live locally and it is always kept perfect. Any questions or needs are answered in minutes directly from the owners. They have a brand new water filtration on the whole house and the water tastes better than bottled. Owners have thought of everything to supply the home with from the kitchen to the first aid kits. House is gorgeous, pool is gorgeous, island is gorgeous. This is heaven, or as good as it gets here on earth. I could never guarantee a better place or better hosts than this house. Our family looks forward to being in this home and on this vacation from the second we leave till the second we get back there. Love love love!!
5.0
Our second time at the Perfect Shell and still amazing as the first. Property is well maintained, and very clean. Everything is comfortable…from the chairs to the couch to the pool and bed! Only 30 second golf cart ride right down to the best beach on North Captiva. Thank you Ken and Amy for sharing your beach home. We’ll see you next year!
5.0
We had so much fun staying on N Captiva and the Perfect Shell was the perfect house! Great decor, great layout, awesome pool, comfortable furnishings and beds, tons of games and movies, everything we could possibly need was there for us. It was by far the best stocked rental house we have ever stayed in! Our favorite thing to do was cruise around the island on the golf cart. We will be back!
5.0
Summer vacation
I usually don’t do reviews because a lot of places are just average! Amy and Ken had this placed stocked so well!!! We literally didn’t need for anything!!! The home was beautiful and the location PERFECT!! Everything was flawless from check in, the stay, and check out!! Didn’t have to even carry our own luggage!! Absolutely LOVED the perfect shell!!! Thank you for a vacation in PARADISE!!
5.0
Perfect Place for Rest & Relaxation
My family and I enjoyed our week long stay at the Perfect Shell. The home was clean and spacious for our family of 4. The house is stocked with tons of utensils, spices, games, supplies and equipment. We used the suggested Dumpling app to have our Publix food order delivered to the home before our arrival. There's no need to bring beach chairs, umbrellas or water toys as that is all provided, even the handy bag to collect all the beautiful shells you will encounter at the beach. The beds were comfortable and the house has a large screened in porch to enjoy meals or your morning coffee. The pool was our favorite spot - great place to cool off in the afternoons or for a quick swim after watching a beautiful sunset. We visited several spots on the island for our beach spots - everything is just a short golf cart ride away. We visited the Mainstay restaurant a few times - friendly staff and good food/drinks. Amy, the property owner, and the Tortuga staff are helpful and attentive - they provide you with lots of information and tips to make sure you have a wonderful stay. I would recommend the Perfect Shell and North Captiva Island to anyone looking for a place to get away and relax.
5.0
Perfect
We’ll be back. The owners have thought of everything in this property. We didn’t want to leave :(
5.0
Perfect in every way!
We had the most amazing stay at the Perfect Shell. We were amazed at all of the details they thought to include in the home, from baby items, to games, to a kitchen stocked with everything you could possibly need! The location was perfect and the home was so cozy and inviting. The homeowners were so welcoming and checked-in to make sure our stay was perfect, and Tortuga Properties was wonderful, assisting with our groceries and needs as well as transporting us to/from our water taxi! We couldn't have asked for more! We will definitely be returning!
5.0
The Perfect Shell is perfect!
This was our third trip to the island but the first at this home and it was BY FAR the best we have stayed at! The Perfect Shell was well stocked and well maintained. Amy and Ken have thought of everything that you might possibly need and were very attentive. It definitely took all stress out of planning this trip. We will definitely be returning again!
5.0
Beautiful, clean home!
Beautiful, welcoming and very clean home that was a lovely stay for our honeymoon! The owners have stocked it with every game, movie, appliance, tool, utensil, or supply you could need! Would definitely stay here again!
5.0
We rented The Perfect Shell for our anniversary celebration and we had no regrets! This was the most relaxing vacation I have ever taken once we arrived to the island. I was skeptical in going due to the remoteness of the island and the thought of getting what I would need there etc etc. If that is keeping you from booking please don’t let it. When you arrive to the ferry the Island Girl Charter staff handle all the luggage until you arrive to the island and then Duncan and the Tortuga staff handle it from there. No worries! We did take some lightweight snacks and foods, but had the majority of our groceries delivered prior to arrival. This service is definitely worth the extra you pay for the convenience of having your groceries stocked and ready when you arrive. The home is beautiful and as pictured on the website. It is very well stocked and we had no worries of running out of anything. Plenty of bath and beach towels, chairs for the beach, and most anything else you could have forgotten. We loved the private pool and quick access to the beach area. The pool was a little warm for us initially but the homeowner was on the island and came right over to turn it off for us. After that it was perfect. If you enjoy shelling this is definitely the place you want to visit. I’ve never seen so many beautiful seashells. We loved riding around on the golf cart and chasing the beautiful sunsets. We do wish the golf cart would have gone a little faster consistently but it was still enjoyable. We are so thankful we could enjoy this little piece of heaven on earth for a week and certainly hope to return one day. Thanks again Ken and Amy for everything! We had an anniversary to remember for always!
5.0
Tenth anniversary getaway
We rented The Perfect Shell for our anniversary celebration and we had no regrets! This was the most relaxing vacation I have ever taken once we arrived to the island. I was skeptical in going due to the remoteness of the island and the thought of getting what I would need there etc etc. If that is keeping you from booking please don’t let it. When you arrive to the ferry the Island Girl Charter staff handle all the luggage until you arrive to the island and then Duncan and the Tortuga staff handle it from there. No worries! We did take some lightweight snacks and foods, but had the majority of our groceries delivered prior to arrival. This service is definitely worth the extra you pay for the convenience of having your groceries stocked and ready when you arrive. The home is beautiful and as pictured on the website. It is very well stocked and we had no worries of running out of anything. Plenty of bath and beach towels, chairs for the beach, and most anything else you could have forgotten. We loved the private pool and quick access to the beach area. The pool was a little warm for us initially but the homeowner was on the island and came right over to turn it off for us. After that it was perfect. If you enjoy shelling this is definitely the place you want to visit. I’ve never seen so many beautiful seashells. We loved riding around on the golf cart and chasing the beautiful sunsets. We do wish the golf cart would have gone a little faster consistently but it was still enjoyable. We are so thankful we could enjoy this little piece of heaven on earth for a week and certainly hope to return one day. Thanks again Ken and Amy for everything! We had an anniversary to remember for always!
5.0
Perfect stay
An amazing vacation! Staff is friendly and helpful. The house is the perfect beach house!
5.0
The Perfect Shell has everything we needed for a spectacular and wonderful family vacation. The house is super clean and stocked with everything you need. Ken and Amy texted to verify everything was ok, which was a nice touch! The Tortuga Management team was fantastic as well taking care of all the details (luggage delivery, grocery delivery, etc) making our stay very relaxing. The Island is amazing with tons of nature, great fishing, beautiful beaches, with no crowds. Paradise!!
5.0
The Perfect Spring Break
The Perfect Shell has everything we needed for a spectacular and wonderful family vacation. The house is super clean and stocked with everything you need. Ken and Amy texted to verify everything was ok, which was a nice touch! The Tortuga Management team was fantastic as well taking care of all the details (luggage delivery, grocery delivery, etc) making our stay very relaxing. The Island is amazing with tons of nature, great fishing, beautiful beaches, with no crowds. Paradise!!
5.0
Perfect relaxation for entire family
This what exactly what we needed. The house was wonderful, spacious, super comfy, and had absolutely everything we needed. Interior was well kept/updated, organized and nicely decorated without being cluttered. Kiddos loved the house and especially the pool. Having the pool heated was absolutely perfect. We loved every minute of it. Host was very responsive before our trip with any questions we had and Tortuga Properties was incredibly helpful and responsive once on-site and they had a wonderful kid friendly week planned out while we were there (4/9-4/15/22). We wouldn’t change a thing! North Captiva was worth the trek especially bc we never felt overwhelmed with crowds of people.
Recommend this stay to anyone with a family wanting to get away and avoid the crowds.
5.0
Beautiful!
We had a wonderful time at The Perfect Shell. The pool and space were perfect. It was stocked with everything you could need and very clean. The island is amazing and I would highly recommend the home and the island.
5.0
Perfect Shell/ perfect vacation
Looking for peace, tranquility, a place for your own kind of vacation. Choose the “Perfect Shell”. Enjoy your private pool, walk a block to the beach, charter a boat for fishing, shelling, or visiting other islands. Loved having our own space but enjoyed meeting new people with the same interests. Be back next year!
5.0
Perfect getaway
Just finished a week at the Perfect Shell, and can’t say enough about how lovely the property is and how well appointed. Beds were super comfy, kitchen well stocked with coffee pods, spices, etc, abundance of pool towels, fantastic pool, and very private. First time to the island, but definitely won’t be our last! Thanks Ken and Amy for allowing us to enjoy your wonderful home.
5.0
Best beach house on the island. The 5 of us stayed here for a week and loved every second of our vacation. The Perfect Shell had everything you could ever want. The lot was clean and full of beautiful white sand, palms and shells. The pool was clean and heated.. we enjoyed our daily swims day and night. They had pool toys, beach chairs, outdoor games, etc.. The house was beautiful!! Very spacious, stocked with everything you could ever think of.. we forgot skewers for kabobs… they had them! Score!!! We had a little bit of chilly weather, so spent some time indoors and it was so cozy. We will definitely come back to this amazing beach house. Thank you Amy and Ken for sharing your beautiful home with us.
5.0
Amazing Vacation
Best beach house on the island. The 5 of us stayed here for a week and loved every second of our vacation. The Perfect Shell had everything you could ever want. The lot was clean and full of beautiful white sand, palms and shells. The pool was clean and heated.. we enjoyed our daily swims day and night. They had pool toys, beach chairs, outdoor games, etc.. The house was beautiful!! Very spacious, stocked with everything you could ever think of.. we forgot skewers for kabobs… they had them! Score!!! We had a little bit of chilly weather, so spent some time indoors and it was so cozy. We will definitely come back to this amazing beach house. Thank you Amy and Ken for sharing your beautiful home with us.
5.0
Second stay- Just as perfect as the first
This was our family’s second stay at the Perfect Shell and it was just as amazing as the first. The home is beautifully decorated, incredibly comfortable, and stocked with anything you could need or want. We spent a ton of time at the pool and beach during the day and snuggled up on the comfy couch at night to watch movies. Ken and Amy really make you feel welcome in their home and have created a truly perfect vacation spot- we unplugged and relaxed…just what our family needed before heading into a busy sports season. Tortuga Property was great too…our check-in and out were seamless and their team was always quick to respond to any of our questions. We LOVE North Captiva and the Perfect Shell!!
5.0
My family and I just finished up our Christmas vacation on North Captiva Island and stayed at The Perfect Shell.
First and foremost thanks to Ken & Amy Ivey for creating the perfect environment for a vacation. We don’t have a single complaint in regards to the house as it was incredibly comfortable and was like a home away from home for our family of four. The kitchen was fully stocked with every utensil needed for any meal and we enjoyed having our morning coffee and family dinners on the screened in patio. The sleeping arrangements were extremely comfortable and relaxing after a long day exploring the island. The private pool was absolutely ideal for any families traveling with smaller children.
Our main mode of transportation around the island was the house golf cart. We would spend hours just driving around, sightseeing and stopping at all the different areas to explore. We saw a family of manatees by the airstrip, kayaked with dolphins in the bay, fished off the Mainstay boat docks, had daily shelling adventures and even watched as some teen vacationers reeled in a six foot bull shark from the north beach.
If you’re looking for a tranquil, private location for a getaway The Perfect Shell on North Captiva is your destination. We were slightly worried prior to the trip about getting groceries to the island but Tortuga Properties shopped and stocked the house prior to arrival with no missing food or beverage. After watching families haul countless coolers and bags on and off the Island Girl Ferry there really is no better way to do it.
The island itself is very small and only had three main restaurants. Our favorite was Mainstay, which we dined at several times for dinner. It’s a beach bar and grill with live entertainment. We also ate at Mango’s and wanted to try OTW but they were all booked up.
My family went into this holiday vacation hoping for a relaxing step away from our hectic and overbooked lives and feel refreshed and re-energized after our stay. We’ve already discussed booking again for next Christmas!
Happy New Year!!
5.0
Perfect Stay at The Perfect Shell!!
My family and I just finished up our Christmas vacation on North Captiva Island and stayed at The Perfect Shell.
First and foremost thanks to Ken & Amy Ivey for creating the perfect environment for a vacation. We don’t have a single complaint in regards to the house as it was incredibly comfortable and was like a home away from home for our family of four. The kitchen was fully stocked with every utensil needed for any meal and we enjoyed having our morning coffee and family dinners on the screened in patio. The sleeping arrangements were extremely comfortable and relaxing after a long day exploring the island. The private pool was absolutely ideal for any families traveling with smaller children.
Our main mode of transportation around the island was the house golf cart. We would spend hours just driving around, sightseeing and stopping at all the different areas to explore. We saw a family of manatees by the airstrip, kayaked with dolphins in the bay, fished off the Mainstay boat docks, had daily shelling adventures and even watched as some teen vacationers reeled in a six foot bull shark from the north beach.
If you’re looking for a tranquil, private location for a getaway The Perfect Shell on North Captiva is your destination. We were slightly worried prior to the trip about getting groceries to the island but Tortuga Properties shopped and stocked the house prior to arrival with no missing food or beverage. After watching families haul countless coolers and bags on and off the Island Girl Ferry there really is no better way to do it.
The island itself is very small and only had three main restaurants. Our favorite was Mainstay, which we dined at several times for dinner. It’s a beach bar and grill with live entertainment. We also ate at Mango’s and wanted to try OTW but they were all booked up.
My family went into this holiday vacation hoping for a relaxing step away from our hectic and overbooked lives and feel refreshed and re-energized after our stay. We’ve already discussed booking again for next Christmas!
Happy New Year!!
5.0
Perfect getaway
We had the best time here. The island is super cute and this rental was one of the best ones we've stayed at. It was super clean and decorated very well. I would totally come again.
5.0
Beautiful home! Wonderful experience from start to finish.
5.0
Perfect Shell was perfect!
Beautiful home! Wonderful experience from start to finish.
5.0
Wonderful House
I have been to North Captiva about 7x now. This house was the cleanest and best decorated of all the places I have stayed. The only problem I had was that there was construction going on but it wasn't all day. However, I had to schedule my activities around that. I wanted to hang out at the pool more but I went to the beach instead. Other than that I love North Captiva!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in North Captiva Island?
The average price for a rental in North Captiva Island is $900 per night. This rental is $387 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at \"PERFECT SHELL\"LUXURY HOUSE STEPS 2 OCEAN*LRG POOL*FRONT BALCONY*AMENITY PACKED!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at \"PERFECT SHELL\"LUXURY HOUSE STEPS 2 OCEAN*LRG POOL*FRONT BALCONY*AMENITY PACKED!. Enjoy the water!
Is \"PERFECT SHELL\"LUXURY HOUSE STEPS 2 OCEAN*LRG POOL*FRONT BALCONY*AMENITY PACKED! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at \"PERFECT SHELL\"LUXURY HOUSE STEPS 2 OCEAN*LRG POOL*FRONT BALCONY*AMENITY PACKED!?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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