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Beachfront, Heated Pool, Kayaks/SUP, Lanai W/Gulf Views, 85' Dock, 2 Golf Carts

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Vacation Condo in Captiva

5 bedrooms·5 bathrooms·sleeps 12·4,100 sq ft
Wendell and Karen Hunsucker

Hosted by Wendell and Karen Hunsucker

6 years hosting

Wifi included

Internet access throughout the property.

Private pool

A pool is available to guests.

About this space

BEACHFRONT, HEATED POOL, KAYAKS/SUP, LANAI W/ GULF VIEWS, 85' DOCK, 2 GOLF CARTS

* ALWAYS CLEANED AND SANITIZED BY A PROFESSIONAL CLEANING SERVICE!!
Welcome to North Captiva Island, a private, bridge-less island accessible only by boat. North Captiva was separated from Captiva Island by a hurricane in 1921 which created Red Fish Pass. The lack of a bridge made development of North Captiva difficult and has resulted in an "Island Paradise", with a feel similar to Florida in the 1940's. North Captiva is noted for uncrowded, un-restored beaches with excellent shelling. The south two-thirds of the Island is a state wildlife area, while the north one-third is lightly developed with homes. "Island Time" is observed once you step off the boat onto the island!

Please do not miss Gulf Dreams' drone video. You can access it in our pictures. Many of our pictures are reproductions of comments and drawings Gulf Dreams' guests have left in our Guest Book.

IMAGINE... a beach vacation at a house that’s like your very own luxury beach resort called Gulf Dreams on-the-beach. The deed to this beach house states that the property’s west boundary is the Gulf of Mexico. The house has 75 feet of private, white sand Gulf beach for your pleasure, easily accessed by the only private, elevated walkway on the island.

IMAGINE... keeping your own or rented boat at Gulf Dreams on-the-beach’s private 85-foot dock (lot is fenced with private, locked entrance, 28 ft boat or smaller only) on a private canal located 1,000-feet east of Gulf Dream's beach house. This dock can also be used for fishing.

You will be greeted upon your arrival on North Captiva by Gulf Dream's manager. Our manager will transport you and your luggage and groceries to Gulf Dreams (unless you requested the kitchen be pre-stocked), will familiarize you with Gulf Dreams amenities, as well as the island, and will be a phone call away during your stay to meet your needs.

IMAGINE... a secluded beach house four stories tall accessed by a long, landscaped driveway providing privacy from golf cart traffic and neighboring houses.

IMAGINE.. a bright and airy 4-story beach house with vaulted ceiling heights of 10 to 14 feet throughout, 2 large screened-in lanais with expansive views of the pool and Gulf of Mexico (one where you can eat all your meals outdoors, the other where you can play ping-pong and board games).

IMAGINE... a large, 4th-floor master suite, with spectacular 360-degree views of the Gulf and bay sides of the island, a gourmet, fully equipped kitchen with granite counters and high-end appliances, travertine and granite bathrooms.

IMAGINE... having privately-owned heated swimming pool and pool-side gazebo located on a beach dune, surrounded by lush, tropical vegetation.

IMAGINE... the only private, raised walkway that provides access to Gulf Dream's private beach while assuring complete privacy for the pool and Gulf Dreams.

IMAGINE... your own 12 beach chairs and 3 umbrellas, 4 kayaks (4 single) and 2 SUP paddle boards make going to the "island" (an exposed sandbar) 1/3 mile offshore a great family shelling adventure. Two golf carts are provided. Volleyball equipment provided for entertainment on Gulf Dream's beach.

Let’s get into the details of the pleasures that await you:
1st. Floor
• lounge chairs around pool
• 34 ft. x 14 ft. heated swimming pool & salt cell purification system
• covered, lighted gazebo with table and 4 chairs
• covered, brick-paved porch
• brick-paved pool deck
• outdoor shower
• landscape lighting surrounding pool for evening ambiance
• private, raised, lighted walkway decking surface leading to beach.
The newly renovated poolside bedroom has a king bed, and a new, spacious tile and granite bathroom. It has a drink-sized refrigerator convenient for keeping cold drinks near the pool deck and a large ice maker to supplement the ice maker on the third floor.
• paving stone driveway
• 2 golf carts for exploring the developed portion of the island and taking the short drive to Gulf Dream's private dock.

2nd Floor
• 2 spacious bedrooms with king beds, both with large granite and travertine twin-sink bathroom, glass-enclosed walk-in shower, and spacious walk-in closet
•a 410-square-foot bedroom with a king bed and two extra-long twin beds. The bathroom is granite and travertine with a walk-in shower, and there is a closet, a TV center with a library of books, DVD's and games.
• 34 ft. x 12 ft. porch (screened, with electronically controlled hurricane shutters), ping-pong table, game table and chairs
• full laundry room with sink and LG washer & Maytag dryer
3rd. Floor
•microwave, double wall ovens, food processor, coffee maker, coffee bean grinder and other small system, Fire Stick, Blu Ray, Netflix and Pandora
• granite wet bar with copper sink and ice maker
• marble-tiled powder room, gourmet kitchen: granite counters and full back splashes, filtered water faucet, instant hot water faucet, 2 stainless steel sinks, each with garbage disposal, 2 French-door refrigerators with freezers, 2 bar-sized beverage refrigerator, Electrolux 5-burner induction stove, microwave drawer appliance, kitchen bar with 3 bar stools. A RO (reverse Osmosis) water system so that all water in the house is crystal clear and very safe to drink.
• beach décor and furnishings: 2 leather sofas, a leather sectional, 2 wicker chairs, glass and driftwood dining table and 6 chairs, hand-carved Mexican mirror, hand-painted Mexican table and 4 chairs, designer wool rugs, 85” flat screen TV with Bose sound System
• 40 ft. x 12 ft. dining and lounging porch (screened, with electronically controlled hurricane shutters), Polywood furniture lounging areas, 2 dining tables that seat 6 with 6 dining chairs on one table and 4 on the other. .
4th Floor:
• 1,200-square-foot master suite with 2 decks
• granite and travertine bathroom with twin sinks and spacious walk-in double shower
• 2 large walk-in closets
• deck with lounge chairs and sweeping views of the Gulf of Mexico
• small deck facing east with views of the bay. Guests will find it to be extremely well-equipped and furnished with high-end finishes and fixtures. The comfort of the house, coupled with the best location on the island, and the convenience of having a private dock, set the scene for a memorable vacation.
The following is a list of what's included at Gulf Dreams to aid in planning your vacation and to assure you Gulf Dreams is well equipped.

LINENS: sheets, towels, beach towels, dish towels
PAPER PRODUCTS: toilet paper, facial tissue, paper towels, foil, plastic wrap, tall garbage bags
SOAPS: luxury soaps and shampoos in all bathrooms, dishwasher detergent, liquid dish soap, laundry detergent and dryer sheets
SMALL APPLIANCES: 2 waffle irons, 2 electric griddles, 1 slow cooker, 1 multi-slice toaster, food processor, 1 blender, one five cup and 1 12-cup drip-style coffee makers, electric coffee grinder.
COOKING EQUIPMENT: high end cookware, knives, and utensils, new Weber propane grill (propane supplied), charcoal grill
DISHES: more than 12 place settings of dishes and glassware and stainless-steel flatware
BABY EQUIPMENT: 2 hardwood mini cribs, 1 pack 'N Play, 2 highchairs, 2 expandable baby gates, 1 booster chair, 1 inflatable youth bed
BEACH AMENITIES: 12 beach chairs, 2 cool cabana beach tents, 2 beach umbrellas, large selection of children's beach toys, wave boards, professional beach volleyball set, drink cooler
RECREATION: 4 kayaks and paddles, 2 Paddle Boards, life jackets in assorted sizes, Ping Pong table and paddles and balls, corn hole game, a library of books, DVD's & VHS movies, card and board games, puzzles
REFRIGERATION: 2 full-size refrigerators with freezers, 2 beverage refrigerators, 2 free standing ice makers.
2 GOLF CARTS

IMAGINE NO MORE: NOW IS THE TIME TO BOOK YOUR VACATION AT GULF DREAMS ON-THE-BEACH AND ENJOY "ISLAND TIME".

What this place offers

Air conditioning
Balcony
Bed linens provided
Internet & WiFi
Crib
Dishwasher
DVD player
Fireplace

Minimum 5 night stay

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Things to know

House rules

  • children welcome
  • no smoking

Cancellation policy

Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date.


Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.


House Rules
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Provided are mini cribs, pack n play & high chairs
Events
No events allowed
Talk to owners
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking only allowed on the beach 

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Nancy S.

April 2024

Wonderful Beach Vacation

We stayed at Gulf Dreams during the first week of April! We had wonderful warm weather and greatly enjoyed the heated po…

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Dawn C.

March 2024

Great location & plenty of room & beautiful sunsets!

Great house, lots of room… main living area is 3rd floor, so plenty of exercise… kitchen is small but has all you need…i…

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Ursula R.

February 2023

Fantastic North Captiva property!

Gulf Dreams is a beautiful property and we were so happy we were able to stay here still post-hurricane Ian. The kitchen…

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Eric H.Raleigh, North Carolina

February 2020

Truly a "Dream" at Gulf Dreams!

When my partner and I saw this listing on VRBO, she and I knew we'd found the right place to celebrate a major birthday …

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Jeffrey H.

January 2020

Gulf Dreams is Heaven on Earth

North Captiva is a very magical place, and Gulf Dreams is a wonderful place. If you want a beautiful vacation away from …

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Lori F.

January 2020

Great family vacation home!!

Great house for a large party! Lots of activities like kayaks, paddle boards, bicycles, games and puzzles. This was a…

Where you'll be

670 Gulf Ln, Captiva, FL 33924, USA

What's nearby North Captiva Island Beach - 1 min walk Restaurants The Mucky Duck Mango's - 13 min walk Doc Ford's Rum Bar and Grille - Captiva Island Starbucks Green Flash

Important Information

Check-in

04:00 pm

Check-out

09:30 am

Change-over

Minimum 4 Nights

Pets

Not allowed

Cleaning fee

$700

Meet your host

Wendell and Karen Hunsucker

Wendell and Karen Hunsucker

8

Reviews

5.0

Rating

6 Years

Hosting

Response rate: 95%

Responds within a few hours

Available: Mon-Sun (8.00am - 8.00pm)

Speaks

About Wendell and Karen Hunsucker

Captiva Home by Wendell and Karen Hunsucker We currently live in Cincinnati Ohio and spend January-March in Punta Gorda, Florida. We fell in love with North Captiva Island and decided to buy this house at the end of June 2021. Why they chose this propertyThe sunsets from our house are FABULOUS! We love that we can walk down an elevated, wooden pathway to the best section of beach on the island. What makes this property uniqueViews of the Gulf of Mexico from the 3rd floor lanai, where you can eat all your meals, and from the 4th floor master bedroom are awesome. The lush tropical landscaping, especially around the heated pool helps create the quiet serenity and privacy that make Gulf Dreams on-the-beach special. Guests have the opportunity to launch kayaks (4 are provided) and paddle boards (2 provided) into the Gulf of Mexico from Gulf Dreams' private beach. The sand bar which starts on Gulf Dreams beach and extends NW into the Gulf of Mexico provides guests nearby excellent shelling. Kayaking also allows you to observe the abundant sea life these waters offer.

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