By The Sea

�� There's something irresistibly special about being by the sea — and this wonderful Captiva Island vacation home makes that dream a daily reality. ��️ By the Sea is a lovely private non-smoking home on Chapin Lane in the heart of Captiva Village, just one block from the warm, turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico. With a private heated pool and spa, lush surroundings, and a location that puts everything Captiva has to offer right at your fingertips, this is a vacation home that delivers pure island joy.

�� Chapin Lane is one of Captiva's most desirable village addresses — quiet, shaded, and charming, yet within easy walking distance of the island's beloved shops, restaurants, and beach access. From By the Sea, you can walk to dinner, stroll to the sand, and cycle to a sunset cruise all without ever getting in a car. ☀️ That's the Captiva lifestyle at its very best.

🛏️ Three comfortable bedrooms — two with queen beds and one with two twin beds — accommodate up to 6 guests across two full baths. It's the ideal configuration for families, friend groups, or two couples traveling together who appreciate having a bit of breathing room. Each room is thoughtfully furnished for comfort and relaxation.

�� The private heated pool and spa are the crown jewel of By the Sea's outdoor spaces. �� Whether you're doing morning laps, soaking in the spa after a long day at the beach, or grilling up fresh Gulf catch on the gas grill with a cold drink in hand, the outdoor area is designed for pure enjoyment. A one-block walk to the beach means you can bounce between the pool and the surf as many times as you like throughout the day.

�� Inside, a fully equipped kitchen with a Keurig, refrigerator, cookware, and all essentials makes in-home dining easy and fun. Central A/C, linens, beach towels, a washer/dryer, and high-speed internet are all included. 📶 Beach chairs and umbrellas are provided so you hit the sand in style.

�� From By the Sea, you can walk to the Green Flash Restaurant, explore the galleries on Andy Rosse Lane, rent paddleboards at the marina, or simply wander the nature paths under a canopy of ancient sea grapes and gumbo limbo trees. Captiva's magic is right outside the door. 🦅

Ready to plan your stay at By the Sea? Use the availability and booking tools on this listing to review available dates, pricing, and reservation details through the platform.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
�� How far is By the Sea from the beach?
By the Sea is just one block from the Gulf of Mexico beach — a short walk through the charming Captiva Village.

🐾 Is By the Sea pet-friendly?
Pets are not permitted at By the Sea.

�� Does By the Sea have a private pool?
Yes! By the Sea features a private heated pool and spa — perfect for year-round swimming and relaxation.

How many guests can stay at By the Sea?
By the Sea accommodates up to 6 guests in 3 bedrooms (2 queens, 2 twins) and 2 full baths.

📅 What is the minimum stay at By the Sea?
The minimum stay is one week, Saturday to Saturday.

🚫 Is By the Sea a non-smoking property?
By the Sea is a non-smoking property.

🧳 What amenities are included at By the Sea?
Amenities include a private heated pool and spa, gas grill, full kitchen, Keurig, central A/C, linens, beach towels, washer/dryer, high-speed internet, and beach chairs/umbrellas.

📅 How do I reserve By the Sea?
Use the availability and booking tools on this listing to check dates, review pricing, and reserve By the Sea through the platform.

Policies include, but are not limited, to a 4% credit card / debit card convenience
fee and $255.00 cancellation fee (plus applicable tax).
You may cancel your reservation up to 120 days before arrival and your payments
(excluding the reservation fee and applicable tax) will be refunded.
After this date, no cancellations are allowed and no refunds will be made.

Vacation Rental Reviews

• Good for the Soul!

  Stayed 4 days ending in March, 2026

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  a guest recommends this vacation rental

  Wonderful stay in a very special place. Thank you! We would love to come back again.

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• Captiva stay

  Stayed 7 days ending in December, 2025

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  Karen C from Clinton, IA recommends this vacation rental

  Albert, Lisa, and Alan are awesome to work with! Customer service is their top priority. The property is a cute house with a private pool and hot tub a short walk from the beach. Beach towels, chairs, and a wagon were provided. Screened in porches protected us from the no-see-ums. We made full use of the outdoor grill by the pool, as well as the kitchen. Living room seating was comfortable, as were the beds. We had a wonderful stay.

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• By the Sea

  Stayed 7 days ending in June, 2025

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  Nancy P from Waverly, Missouri recommends this vacation rental

  We were very pleased with By the Sea location and affordability. It has nice outdoor seating areas and a nice pool. My only concern is that it is listed as 3 bedrooms. This is misleading as one room is for sleeping only. There is no closet, dresser or anyway to walk around the room. Luckily, we had 2 small children who slept in the room. It truly should be listed as 2 bedrooms, can sleep 6.

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• Charming house with great pool & hot tub

  Stayed 6 days ending in April, 2025

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  a guest from Amesbury, Massachusetts recommends this vacation rental

  We enjoyed our stay at By the Sea - The house was comfortable, air-conditioned, and decorated with charming character. There were several nice outdoor spaces - screened in porches and a nice poolside area. The pool itself was heated and lovely, and the hot tub was great!

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• 1 if by land 5 stars if By The Sea

  Stayed 6 days ending in February, 2025

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  Lisa W from Wooster, Ohio recommends this vacation rental

  We had a fabulous vacation at By The Sea, starting with the quick and attentive help from Arthur at American Realty. The home is cozy and comfortable, I could stay there indefinitely. There is easy access to the beach, village, Tween and all the fun throughout the entire island.

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• Outstanding in every way

  Stayed 7 days ending in October, 2023

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  Angie H from Piedmont, AL recommends this vacation rental

  This is hands down our favorite stay from years of visiting sanibel and captiva. The home is thoughtfully appointed and decorated. Super comfortable beds and great hang out space outdoors. We loved it. American realty was great and very responsive. We will book with them again soon.

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• Was great inside, but outside had construction of the pool.

  Stayed 14 days ending in July, 2022

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  a guest from purcellville, virginia recommends this vacation rental

  What started out poorly, turned out well thanks to American Realty!
  
  We arrived for out 2 week stay and notice the entire underside of the house was blocked off due to pool construction. We had lots of paddle boards and beach gear with us, so what were we supposed to do? A little notice would have been nice. Anyway, after talking with American Realty, they made sure we were taken care of. They made sure no construction would take place for the next 2 weeks and allowed us to use what we could for storage on the underside of the house! Very professional and courteous people.
  
  There was also some minor master bath sink issues they took care of asap!

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• Great location on Captiva

  Stayed 7 days ending in March, 2022

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  Richard B from Pocono Lake, PA recommends this vacation rental

  House is close to the beach, dining, & activities. In a quiet neighborhood.
  House could use some TLC.
  Not a good House for small children - too much breakable stuff to touch.
  Management Co. Was very responsive and professional.

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• Great location

  Stayed 7 days ending in February, 2022

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  Richard H from Westerville, OH recommends this vacation rental

  Nice place and would stay there again.The heating system was loud and plumbing needs work.

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• Great location and sitting area and porches

  Stayed 7 days ending in February, 2022

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  Richard H from Westerville, OH recommends this vacation rental

  Great location and comfortable sitting areas. Plumbing and air and heating system and stairs needs improvements

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• Perfect

  Stayed 7 days ending in February, 2022

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  Vincent M from milford, OH recommends this vacation rental

  Great location , spotless , lovely decor and great weather to boot , early February.

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• Great house!

  Stayed 7 days ending in June, 2021

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  Devin Z from Lexington, KY recommends this vacation rental

  We loved our stay at By The Sea. You can walk to all the main attractions and most restaurants. It's about a thirty second walk to the beach. We went for my boyfriend's 40th birthday and the house was perfect for just the two of us. It was clean and homey. We really wanted somewhere quiet and laid back and we got it. We would stay here again!

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• Excellent Jan week-long stay on Captiva/Sanibel

  Stayed 7 days ending in January, 2021

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  a guest from La Crosse, WI recommends this vacation rental

  In Captiva Jan 19-26, '21, our first.. Did not book thru VRBO. Had a great time. House as nice as in photos. Older, in decent shape, only a couple of minor maintenance issues. $180 cleaning fee on par with other places. Total came to $522/D. Expect 2 weeks to get dam dep back. Clean, cute, cosy decor which we all really enjoyed. Appreciated the fact that owner is thoughtful about guests (unlike many other VRBO-type rentals), there were adequate amenities, plenty of towels, extra sheets, blankets (it was chilly at night). Room to park multiple vehicles. Had an outdoor shower to get the salt off (too chilly to get in the water on this trip). New outdoor grill. Only 2 blocks from beach and small village center with a few nice, casual restaurants and coffee shops. Maintenance company seems responsive -coffee pot leaked, we had a new one later that day. Sunset dinner at the Mucky Duck on ocean is popular for great view. If you want to sit outdoors at sunset make a reservation, even during the week. Most activities are on Sanibel. 1/2 day fishing (Capt Colin Carpenter, highly recommend,.) Was slow but we caught enough for dinner. He worked hard moving us around. Dolphins with baby followed boat was delightful distraction from fish only biting so-so, great photo op! Unlike Keys, only place on Sanibel-Captiva that will prepare catch is Lazy Flamingo. Casual jeans place, did a great job, not too pricey. Spent time in Ding Darling National Wildlife refuge. Should have been on bikes rather than in car. Spend a few hours kayaking Tarpon Bay and mangroves (used Tarpon Bay Explores. A little pricey but they made it easy, plus we learned that kayaks can only be brought into Federal lands by private citizens, not outfitters, and since they are next to preserve it was easy to rent from them and paddle in.) Spent several hours hiking Bailey's Tract, spotting alligators, birds, turtles. Should have biked more. Explored Pine Island - not worth the trip.

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