SPRAWLING PRIVATE BEACHFRONT - Sleeps 10, perfect for a family, 2 golf carts provides amenities like laundry facilities and a hot tub. Active travelers can enjoy bicycling, paddleboards, and kayaking at this vacation home. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
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4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10249 sq m
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Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
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About this property
SPRAWLING PRIVATE BEACHFRONT - Sleeps 10, perfect for a family, 2 golf carts
Welcome to SEA LA VIE Beach House — a luxurious, family-centered beachfront sanctuary where time slows, laughter lingers, and every day flows effortlessly from one beautiful moment to the next. Nestled directly on a private sugar-sand shoreline with calm, clear water perfect for swimming and floating, Sea La Vie invites you to truly unwind. The gentle bay waves, soft white sand, and daily dolphin sightings create a peaceful rhythm to your stay. No excursions needed — the dolphins come to you. Spend your mornings floating in warm water, your afternoons gathering shells or kayaking, and your evenings cooking and dining surrounded by the glow of the sunset. This is a place where families reconnect, breathe deeper, and remember how good it feels to simply be together.
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🌊 Your Own Private Beachfront
Step off your front porch directly onto soft sand — no searching for space, no crowds, no stress. The water here is shallow, calm, and ideal for children and floating side-by-side while the world stands still. • Daily dolphin sightings • Warm, gentle water perfect for floating + swimming • Shelling + starfish spotting right offshore • 2 private kayaks included for launching anytime • Plenty of beach chairs + toys ready and waiting
This beach remains wide and usable even at high tide, so your sandcastles, laughter, and barefoot joy last all day.
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🚤 IMPORTANT BEFORE BOOKING
Sea La Vie is located on North Captiva Island, a private boat-access-only island that is separate from Captiva and Sanibel.
There are no cars, bridges, or roads connecting North Captiva to the mainland. Guests arrive by ferry, private boat, water taxi, or charter service and enjoy one of Florida’s most unique and secluded island experiences.
Once you arrive, transportation around the island is by golf cart, bicycle, or foot, and our property managers will assist with luggage and supplies upon arrival. _________ 🏝 Island Life Made Simple
Your stay includes full access to North Captiva Island Club: • 2 pools & hot tub • Kayaks, paddle boards & fat tire bikes • Tennis & basketball courts • Poolside bar (pay by consumption)
And with 2 golf carts included, sandy island paths and sunset rides become one of your favorite parts of the day.
Getting here is easy — I provide a step-by-step planning guide, ferry instructions, grocery options, packing lists, and personal help along the way. You will feel cared for before you even arrive.
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🏡 The Home (Designed for Gathering + Breathing Space)
4 Bedrooms • 4.5 Baths • Sleeps 10 2,600 sq ft under air + more than 4,200 sq ft of indoor/outdoor living space.
The heart of the home is the open-concept kitchen, dining, and family room that look out over the water. The entire space is filled with natural light, ocean views, and room for everyone to move and contribute without ever feeling crowded. Cooking here becomes a shared moment — laughter, music, kids playing, and the breeze moving through the house.
Sleeping Arrangements
VIP Tranquility Suite (Upper Level) • King bed, luxurious en-suite bath with oversized custom shower • Two private decks (sunrise + sunset views) • Attached nursery/toddler room with crib & toddler bed
Two Main-Level King Suites • Each with private en-suite bathroom • Private sliding door access to breezy decks • Memory foam mattresses & premium linens
Kids Crew Bunk Room • 3 twin beds + moveable mattress for a 4th • Cozy retreat perfect for giggles and stories
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☀️ Beach-Level Lounge
Just steps from the water: • Full-size refrigerator • Commercial ice maker (100 lbs/day — perfect for beach drinks) • Weber grill • Outdoor dining table for 8 • Relaxing loungers • Private outdoor shower
Stay beachside from sunrise to sunset — everything you need is right here.
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🍽 The Kitchen
For those who love to cook and gather: • Quality cookware + sharp knives • Pink KitchenAid stand mixer • Reverse Osmosis water throughout the home • Outdoor grill overlooking the water
Cooking here feels like a memory in the making.
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📶 Entertainment • High-speed Starlink Wi-Fi • 3 Smart TVs with YouTube TV • Board games, puzzles, books & movies • Shell crafting supplies for creative afternoons
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✨ We Care Deeply
As the owner, I personally engage with all guests to ensure your experience is effortless, smooth, and full of joy. You will feel prepared, supported, and welcomed — before, during, and after your stay. Because North Captiva is a boat-access-only island, arrival planning is an important part of the experience. We’re here to guide you every step of the way so everything feels easy and seamless.
Our property managers will greet you upon arrival, assist with luggage and groceries, and help you get settled comfortably into the home. Complimentary luggage assistance is included when arriving via our preferred ferry provider, Island Girl Charters, with arrivals scheduled prior to 5:30 PM.
Arrivals after 5:30 PM or those using alternate ferry providers (including North Captiva Island Club ferry) may incur a $75 luggage assistance fee. Departure assistance is complimentary between 9:00 AM–3:00 PM; earlier departures may also incur a $75 fee.
North Captiva is a truly special and peaceful destination, intentionally slower-paced and wonderfully “old Florida.” It’s important when booking ferries or excursions to ensure they specifically service North Captiva, as it is a separate island from Captiva with different logistics.
We are always happy to help guide your planning so your arrival and stay feel relaxed, well-organized, and exactly as you imagined.
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Heated pool
Hot tub
Outdoor pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Mixer
Oven
Paper towels
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Chef service
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Memory foam mattress
Premium bedding
Bathroom
3.5 private bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Music library
Smart speaker
Smart TV with satellite channels
Video games
Video library
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Tile flooring in public areas
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Housekeeping (on request)
Iron/ironing board
Meal delivery service
Location highlights
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the ocean
On a private island
On the waterfront
Things to do
Bicycles
Heated pool
Kayak
Paddleboard
Table tennis
Tennis
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Lock the doors
Property Management has an in home guide for your check out process.
Please make sure to advise your on island greeter to confirm your departure details.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
At no time may any unlicensed driver operate golf carts, not even while accompanied by a licensed driver.Carts will be taken away if observed.
Quiet hours:10pm to 7 am. Only named guests will be admitted into home.
Arrival/departure luggage assist: free 9AM–3PM. Before 9AM or after 5:30PM arrivals, or non–Island Girl ferry = $75 fee.
Pets
Pets not allowed
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
This property does not have elevators
About the neighborhood
Located on the beach, this vacation home is in North Captiva, a neighborhood in Captiva. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bowman's Beach and Sanibel Island Southern Beach. Kayaking, snorkeling, and motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby. Visit our Captiva travel guide
Does SPRAWLING PRIVATE BEACHFRONT - Sleeps 10, perfect for a family, 2 golf carts have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is SPRAWLING PRIVATE BEACHFRONT - Sleeps 10, perfect for a family, 2 golf carts pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at SPRAWLING PRIVATE BEACHFRONT - Sleeps 10, perfect for a family, 2 golf carts?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at SPRAWLING PRIVATE BEACHFRONT - Sleeps 10, perfect for a family, 2 golf carts?
Check-out is at 9:00 AM.
Where is SPRAWLING PRIVATE BEACHFRONT - Sleeps 10, perfect for a family, 2 golf carts located?
This North Captiva vacation home is on the beach, 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 mi (10 km).
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Loved this beautiful house right on a private beach with the comfiest beds I’ve stayed in on vacation. The owner was fabulous about communication and suggestions for food and making our stay wonderful. I would love to stay here again.
Our family of 10 just returned from our week at Sea La Vie. We had a wonderful stay at this home! It was the perfect spot for us! Right on the calmest beach but minutes from the beautiful gulf beach. Home was super clean. Beds were so comfortable. Everything you would need is right there! I highly recommend this vacation home but save a week for me!
We visited Sea La Vie for our family vacation during the week of Spring Break and had an amazing stay. The property is beautiful and in an astonishing location right on the beach. Gorgeous sunrise views from the house and some of the best dolphin watching I’ve ever experienced. The house was clean and better than described. Both the owners and the property management team were incredibly helpful, respectful and responsive. Cannot recommend this property enough and we will definitely be returning in the future!
Excellent place to stay with something for all ages. We had a wonderful time -right on the beach. The owner was great in helping organize every step of the trip to have it go smooth. Her personal contact was great and thoughtful. The house is beautiful and everything thought of that we could want. It was unanimous that we want to return! By far the best vacation rental we have stayed at. Thank you to the family for sharing their home!
Our stay was exceptional! Leslie provided excellent planning tools well ahead of our arrival and was quick to respond to any questions before and during our stay! The house is beautiful, spacious, clean and packed full of amenities for a comfortable stay. During our stay, Shally’s Seashells property management was so helpful and responsive and such a great resource for our group! It is just footsteps off the deck to a private beach and the daily dolphin and manatee sightings was a special treat. We would love to visit the North Captiva Island Sea La Vie home again!
Wow, just wow! We had a wonderful time. The beach house is beautiful and has everything you need. Leslie our host was amazing! She’s the most responsive and organized host we’ve had. I highly recommend her beach house and can’t wait to go back.
We stayed at this gorgeous house with my extended family and had an amazing time. The house is large, comfortable and has everything you need! The host, Leslie gives you all the information you need to make your stay perfect! the beach and view from the house is to die for. If you like seclusion and to be away from tourists and the grind of life, this is it!
We had the BEST week ever at Sea La Vie on North Captiva Island! I would absolutely recommend this spot, the perfect location for family. We saw beautiful sunrises, so many shells, starfish, dolphins and manatees. My son and husband enjoyed fishing off shore and we used the kayaks provided. Leslie was wonderful to work with, she took care of everything and the house was beautiful and organized with everything you need for a great stay. It really doesn’t get much better than this, we can’t wait to go back to this little slice of heaven!
I cannot say enough good things about this beautiful home and Leslie. The home is stunning, both inside and outside. Leslie is the best host that I have ever experienced with VRBO. From the initial booking, Leslie had been in constant communication and always answered my questions and made sure that we were prepared for our trip. Her touch points were sincere, she truly cares about the people she opens her home to. You can feel the excitement and empathy in her messages for your upcoming trip and just has such a welcoming demeanor. Once we arrived to the island, we unfortunately did not have our luggage as the airline had lost it. Leslie was so kind and compassionate and reached out to other members on the island to help us out for me and our 17 month old son that now had nothing but the clothes we came in. We were able to connect with another resident that loaned us a few items until we could get an order sent out to the island. The first night, we connected with another traveler that shared contact solution with us, as we did not have our glasses or spare contacts. Leslie also connected us with Antoine, that graciously picked up our Target order and brought it to the Ferry. It was truly amazing to see a community come together to help complete strangers.This home made traveling with a toddler very easy with all the amenities for children (crib, high chair, sand toys, chairs, plates/silverware). If you book with Leslie, you will not be disappointed! Book today!
The house and location are beautiful. We rode the golf cart around the island daily and went to mangos for ice cream several times while we were there. My husband and sons caught tons of fish while my daughter and I explored with the kayaks or laid out in the sun.
Communication with the owner (Leslie) was wonderful. She contacted me about a month prior to our vacation and kept in contact with me throughout. She answered all of my questions and even ordered a game I had asked about and had it at the house for our stay!
North Captiva is definitely somewhere we will go again and it was one of our favorite family vacations
Incredible beach front property, even better host!
I’ve been traveling to North Captiva for many years and this is one of the best properties I’ve stayed at. The house is beautiful, very carefully maintained, and provided ample accommodations for our entire family, adults and children alike. This would also be a great place for a first time visitor to North Cap because of the knowledge the host, Leslie, openly shares to help make your trip more enjoyable. Planning for and traveling to North Captiva is more involved than a standard beach vacation, but Leslie was there to provide excellent recommendations every step of the way. From car services and ferry schedules, to food and drink recommendations, anything and everything you can think of, Leslie had it covered. Her communication was excellent before, during and after the trip. We highly recommend Sea La Vie for your next vacation!
We all had a fantastic, relaxing vacation! We were two families with adult kids and could not have asked for more. The beachfront location was perfect, the amazing home had everything we could possibly need and more. The great communication from Leslie, the home owner throughout the booking and leading up to our stay was spot on!Leslie alleviated all the stress of traveling to the island. She offered a variety of options and recommendations for transportation to/from the airport, how to purchase groceries to ensure they get delivered to the island and things to do during our stay. The house had everything anyone would need. It was very clean, had plenty of room for everyone and very comfortable for all of us. The private beach right at the house was great and we soaked up the sun, relaxing there each day watching the dolphins and manatees go by. We took in incredible sunrise views from the beach at the house and headed to Sunset beach across the way to catch the beautiful sunsets as well! I can’t say enough wonderful things about our trip to capture it all. I highly recommend the location, the home and Leslie Cowan, who you can trust will ensure you’re well informed of everything you’ll need to know before spending a week on North Captiva Island. Wishing I could score this with at least 10 stars!!!!
This was our first time using VRBO and unfortunately the places we stay at in the future will have a hard time living up to the standard that Leslie set at Sea La Vie. She started by including all the information we could possibly need to make our trip there, and stay, as seamless as possible. And truly, it couldn’t have gone any smoother.
Then there’s the house, location, and all the amenities. It was beyond all of our expectations. Our family of seven, including 5 adults and two young children had ample space and enjoyed cooking in the well equipped kitchen. My daughter claimed she has never slept so good because of the mattress and pillows in her room.
The house is beautifully and artfully decorated with a convenient layout. We loved the convenience of the 2 golf carts and used the kayaks. Our favorite part, though, was the location. We were right on the beach, and literally had it to ourselves for all but one day of our stay. And boy were we entertained daily. Dolphins swam and played sometimes only about 5 yards from the shore. We had a heron regularly visit and the Ospreys entertained us by trying to build a nest on the neighbor’s air conditioning unit. We also saw enormous iguanas (One my granddaughter named Mango because he was orange and green),and shelled to our hearts content. We also spotted many starfish and even a puffer fish in the seaweed.
We thoroughly enjoyed every minute of our stay and Leslie and Ally were so helpful with everything!!
We had a wonderful time! The home was clean and stocked with everything you would ever need. We were traveling with all ages from 68 to two one yr olds. The two masters on the first floor were nice for my husband and I’s elderly mothers. The master up stairs had a wonderful bonus room that had a crib and a toddler bed. It was so nice having my youngest children so close but yet separated for some privacy. They had everything you would need for small children including baby gates, baby monitor and pack n plays. We would put the babies down for a nap and head to the beach with the monitor without any issue!There is also a nice shaded spot for the babies to play under the deck that kept my 1 and 4 yr olds occupied for hours. The beach was PERFECT. Wonderful sunrise views with calm waters for our younger children. The private beach was perfect and came stocked with yard games like cornhole and even games for the children. Also plenty of beach seating. The ice maker and fridge beachside were such a blessing. A cold drink was always just steps away. I also liked that our private beach had clear boundaries that kept my children on our property …. this was the first vacation wear my kids could roam and play and I could actually sit and relax. Great beachside fishing also! The gulf carts were in great shape and had plenty of room with having the two available. The owner and management company are very responsive and kind and are truly just a text away. Highly Recommend!
Leslie is a fantastic host and made us feel so welcome. She was very thorough to give us all the information needed to prepare. The house and beachfront are beautiful and clean. We loved our time there and would love to visit again!
Wonderful stay! House was immaculately kept, right on the beach, and fully stocked with beach and kitchen items. Host was extremely attentive and available for any questions.
This was the perfect stay for our family vacation. Everything from the comfy beds to the private beach felt so luxurious! Highlights included seeing dolphins every day, the many games/activities (kayaking and Yahtzee was the kids' favorite), access to the pool club, and most of all the sunrises and sunsets. Leslie was the ultimate super host and very responsive to our needs. Would book Sea La Vie again!
My family and I have stayed in dozens of vrbos and this was by far the best vacation we have ever had. This is such a magical place with awesome owners. I won’t stay anywhere else!
When we booked we wanted an off the beaten path location and North Captiva fit the bill. Sea La Vie was perfect, space wise, amenities, and our own beach!!! Thanks to our hosts and management staff.
We had a wonderful family vacation. Leslie was the perfect host and the property manager was responsive to our needs.
The house is fantastic with excellent accommodation with a well equipped kitchen!!
It is right on the beach which is perfect with little kids. North Captiva is a oasis! We loved it! We will be back!
This place is simply wonderful! We spent Christmas with our family, and it was perfect for the 10 of us. Leslie (the homeowner) was SO amazing to work with. She made us feel right at home and provided us with pretty much everything we would need! The views, the wildlife, the shells…all of it was spectacular! We hope to visit again soon!
Everything was great at Sea La Vie! We had everything we needed between beach items to use, the 2 golf carts and a well stocked kitchen. It was nice to have extras like the beach chairs, umbrella, games, corn hole, ice maker etc. We really enjoyed the house and it was obvious the owners want their guests to feel comfortable and at home. We would love to return sometime and recommend Sea La Vie to others wanting a nice family vacation house on beautiful North Captiva.