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* Newest vacation rental on Captiva! *

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Interior
Game room
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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

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

* Newest vacation rental on Captiva! *

Everything’s better at the beach. Book your weeks today !

Fabulous location on sought-after, shell-lined Laika Lane in the heart of quaint Captiva Village with marinas, restaurants, bistros, art galleries and live music. Dancing Dolphin is an absolutely charming 4 bedroom, 3 bath vacation beach home. And best of all, you’re just steps from the Gulf of Mexico!

Newly painted home - inside and out - splashes of color are surrounded by lush, tropical landscaping that incorporates native plants. New front stairs lead to the main living level or,
if needed, utilize the outdoor elevator. Three bedrooms are on the main living floor while the fourth is on the lower level adjacent to a quiet office. Dancing Dolphin has all new beach chic decor – even the bedrooms are named and themed in a nod to Captiva's rich, environmental heritage.

A large, fully appointed kitchen is immediately adjacent to open living and dining rooms with vaulted ceilings with a large screen TV. Relax on the screened in porch/lanai directly off the living area that overlooks the lush backyard. The lanai also has a large screen TV. A completely rehabbed game room is on the lower level with a pool table, ping pong, foosball, magnetic darts, flat screen TV – plenty of room for all! Or step outside and enjoy outdoor games like giant Connect 4, corn hole, ladder toss and bocce and the BBQ grill. Within 3 minutes to the beach down the private lane, you’ll enjoy two beach carts with 8 beach chairs, two umbrellas, a cooler, boogie boards and sand toys for the kiddos. Book your stay today and get the first right to rebook your week for 2024.

Sleeps 8-10
o In the heart of Captiva Village
o On a private lane
o Steps to the beach
o Restaurants, shops, marina, art galleries

Amenities
Air Conditioner: Yes
Big Screen TV: 3
King Beds: 2
Queen Bed: 1
Twin Beds: 2
Sofa Beds: 1
Blow Up Mattress 2
Hair Dryers: Yes
Booster Seat: Yes
Internet Access: Yes
BBQ: Yes
Game Room: Yes
Beach Carts: 2
Outdoor Games: Yes
Laundry Room: Yes
Dedicated Office: Yes
Pets: No
Short/Long Term Rentals: Yes

Property manager

Kingfisher Vacations Reservations

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Bodyboard
  • Foosball table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating 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)
  • 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 - 18

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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 recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

385224

About the area

Map
Captiva, FL

What's nearby

  • Captiva Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Jensen’s Marina - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Captiva Chapel By the Sea - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Turner Beach - 9 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Bowman's Beach - 10 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mucky Duck - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Green Flash - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪RC Otter's Island Eats - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Crow’s Nest Steakhouse - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is * Newest vacation rental on Captiva! * pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at * Newest vacation rental on Captiva! *?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at * Newest vacation rental on Captiva! *?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is * Newest vacation rental on Captiva! * located?

This family-friendly Captiva holiday home is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Captiva Beach and McCarthy's Marina. Jungle Drums and Jensen’s Marina are also within 10 minutes.

* Newest vacation rental on Captiva! * Reviews

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen S., Palm Coast

Liked: Cleanliness
A beach paradise
A beautiful home within walking distance to both restaurants in town as well as the beach. A great layout for families with the most amazing beach setup: amazing wagons for hauling coolers, chairs, umbrellas, paddleboards, boogie boards and all your beach necessities. A relaxing and enjoyable two weeks in beautiful Captiva!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Dancing Dolphin was a great place to stay!
First the location was perfect! It’s a short 2-3 min walk to the beach at the end of Laika Ln. The beach wagons provided were amazing and easy to pull from the house to beach. Super easy walk. The location on the beach at Laika was beautiful and so convenient. It is very very close to The Mucky Duck, where we were able to walk right over along the beach and get food or drinks throughout the day when needed. Also a close walk to all the restaurants and shops in town, an even quicker ride if you rent bikes, which we did. The house was super clean and everything was new. Lots of room, it was bigger than we thought it would be. The screened in porch was relaxing and a nice place to have dinner. I definitely recommend this house, it made our vacation amazing and better than we planned!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caleb D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location
This is a gem of a house in an amazing location. Our group of 9 (4 adults, 5 kids including 3 teens) loved it. The downstairs space worked great for the kids though may not work if your children are young. The beach access is amazing. The town is quiet and fun. We are strongly considering coming back.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dancin dolphin is a great spot
Location is perfect for beach and Restaraunts. Had all the needed beach equipment and the kitchen was fully stocked. Grill worked great. Game room on bottom floor was great for teens. Plan on being inside in Captiva after 10. Noise ordinance is strictly enforced. Great town. Great beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Recent stay Dancing Dolphin
Dancing Dolphin is in a perfect location to do anything in Captiva. It is situated on a quiet private lane and exceptionally close to the beach-wagons are provided to get your stuff there with ease. The property manager was extremely communicative. The first day we had a couple questions and someone came out promptly. The house was spotless, clearly recently painted bright cheerful pastels. The place is a bit quirky but easy to figure out. Note that the downstairs bedroom/office are accessible from the outside only-there are no stairs within the house to reach it. The porch/lanai is terrific and quickly became our favorite spot to relax, read, or watch TV.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024