We took a leap and jumped into a stay on North Captiva Island with no idea what we were getting into. We are happy to report it was an excellent experience for our family!! Desiree made us feel welcome at her amazing condo long before we arrived. She offered tips and ideas and helped us navigate uncharted vacation waters. The home is well appointed, with plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms for us and our two 6 ft+ teenage boys.
We all loved eating breakfast on the deck each day with the MOST lovely view of Safety Harbor.
The kitchen had everything we needed and more. Beds and bath linens were clean and comfy. Desiree provided beach towels , quality beach chairs , coolers-- everything we needed to make a day of it in the sand.
There is also a private pool -- just a short walk from the condo, in a lush and peaceful location. Perfect for "happy hour " (BYO) with friends.
The golf cart was in good working order and the battery never died ( it was happening to friends who were renting condos from other owners in this complex).
The grocery ordering is a little daunting-- but the property manager is generally good about answering questions.
The restaurants are good, but a little pricey ( warning- gratuity is included on each bill. We almost double tipped on our first outing. ) , so, have a plan for some meals "at home", and order groceries accordingly.
We had to ask our property manager a few times for items, and our groceries were late on the first day. We attribute this to arriving in peak spring break season.
It IS an island, so it's important to pack some patience, as there will be glitches.
Overall, it was our first vacation since before COVID, and it was the perfect location for a remote, non-crowded, peaceful get-away in which we could relax, unwind, and have some quality family time -- doing as much or as little as we chose to do. Thanks Desiree ! We hated to leave and would love to come back sometime!