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TV, video games, DVD player, books
TV, video games, DVD player, books
A heated pool
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer

About this property

Entire place

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

Family Friendly- Captiva Pool Home- Gulf Front- Lasting Memories Made Here !

A Captiva Classic with Endless Character and Sunset Charm
Step back in time without sacrificing comfort at Baybarlyn Captiva, a sprawling mid-century modern retreat nestled between the Gulf and the bay. Built in 1953 and lovingly preserved, this 3,000-square-foot home brings together vintage island charm and updated conveniences. With a private beach just across the street and a shared dock on the bay, this home offers the ultimate in Captiva-style living—perfect for family getaways, large gatherings, or peaceful retreats.

Timeless Style Meets Island Comfort
Baybarlyn’s open-concept design is made for memory-making. The original 1950s tile floors, exposed brick fireplace, and enclosed lanai with wood finishes add nostalgic warmth throughout. The spacious living and dining area is furnished for comfort with a large sectional, flat-screen TV, and game-ready setup. The adjoining kitchen includes updated appliances, a coffee bar, tall counters, and ample cabinetry for everything from group dinners to morning pancakes.The main-level queen bedroom has an updated en-suite bath and beach views. A few steps down, you’ll find a cheerful, family-friendly guest room with a queen bed, two twins, a flat-screen TV, and a cozy window seat. Upstairs, the first guest suite offers two double beds and a private bathroom. The second upstairs bedroom features a king-sized bed, private bath, and a screened lanai overlooking the pool—an ideal sunrise coffee spot. The backyard is a private oasis with a 32’ x 16’ heated pool surrounded by tropical landscaping. The shallow wading ledge is perfect for little ones, while in-water ledges offer lounging spots for adults. Two outdoor showers are available to rinse off after a beach day or kayak trip.

Special Features & Amenities
Private Beach Access just across the street
Shared Dock Access for boating, kayaking, or fishing
Heated Pool with shallow ledge, lounge areas, and lush landscaping
Four Bedrooms + Multiple Living Areas ideal for families or groups
Smart TV, Xbox, DVD Players, Stereo, & Game Closet
High-speed Wi-Fi throughout
Two Outdoor Showers and a full-size washer/dryer
Easy access to Captiva’s shops, restaurants, and marinas

Plan Your Island Escape - Whether you're stargazing from the lanai, shelling on the private beach, or launching a kayak into the back bay, Baybarlyn is your gateway to authentic Captiva Island living. Rich with history, thoughtfully furnished, and steps from both sunrise and sunset views, this is the kind of home where stories are made and traditions begin.

Kingfisher Vacation Rentals will only book reservations up to 51 weeks in advance.
All of our properties have contact-free check-ins.

Property manager

Kingfisher Vacations Reservations

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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
Minimum check-in age - 25

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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

Family Friendly Pool Home Gulf Front Lasting Memories Made Here
Family Friendly Pool Home Gulf Front Lasting Memories Made Here
261697

About the area

Map
Captiva, FL

What's nearby

  • Captiva Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Turner Beach - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Jensen’s Marina - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Blind Pass Beach - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Bowman's Beach - 14 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mucky Duck - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Green Flash - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪RC Otter's Island Eats - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Crow’s Nest Steakhouse - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Family Friendly- Captiva Pool Home- Gulf Front- Lasting Memories Made Here ! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Family Friendly- Captiva Pool Home- Gulf Front- Lasting Memories Made Here ! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family Friendly- Captiva Pool Home- Gulf Front- Lasting Memories Made Here !?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Friendly- Captiva Pool Home- Gulf Front- Lasting Memories Made Here !?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Friendly- Captiva Pool Home- Gulf Front- Lasting Memories Made Here ! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Captiva holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Captiva Beach and J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Turner Beach and Blind Pass Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Family Friendly- Captiva Pool Home- Gulf Front- Lasting Memories Made Here ! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

It took us 46 seconds to be on the beach and with 4 kids that’s priceless! Loved the layout of the house not being 3 floors high. Pool was incredible and heated perfectly!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Clean, bright, great pool with tons of sun. Great areas for privacy and entertainment.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

We had a wonderful stay at this cute home!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

Wonderful weekend of Island life!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10

Older, quirky home suited us perfectly! Already booked for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

Seamless
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

We will take this next fall for sure. Tried getting it sooner but already booked. Never wanted to leave.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

This ‘cottage’ is actually a very spacious home with various separate indoor and outdoor living areas. We were a family of five with three adult kids, and the house could certainly handle more with all of the extra beds and four bedrooms. It is very well appointed with everything that you will need in the kitchen, closets, games, books, etc. All appliances worked perfectly. TV and internet worked well also. Having four different full baths really made it easy for our group of five to get cleaned up after a day at the beach. The heated pool was wonderful on some of the 65-70 degree January days. The location which is facing the Gulf about mid-island on Captiva provides less traffic and more privacy, but downtown Captiva (1.2 mi) is an easy stroll or bike ride to restaurants, shops, or basic groceries. We had good shelling right on the beach across the street, and the bay access via the property’s ‘through-island’ path to the dock, was really nice. We did not get to fish at all, but I suspect that renting some equipment would be a very nice way to relax. Obviously, the islands are recovering from Hurricane Ian’s destructive impact in September 2022. We were impressed with how far things are coming along. Much of Sanibel’s beachfront and any non-stilted buildings are still under construction or in transition. Captiva’s first mile of beachfront vacation homes also took a hit, but progress is being made everywhere. The islands’ refuges have a
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

The back patio/pool was better than expected! Great sized pool and warm water. The house was exactly as expected from the photos.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

What a gem!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10

Property was great. Deck, pool, beach and house. We enjoyed it all.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10

Wonderful large roomy place. We had a 10 day stay. If I ever visit captiva again I will definitely stay stay here!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021

10/10

The house itself was great! The location was perfect for beach time, just a short walk across the street. Many great restaurants and shops a short drive away. When we return to Captiva Island we will be staying at Baybarlyn once again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022

10/10

Four couples stayed here for a week and had a great time! Location has beach and bay access, and a swimming pool! Check in was easy and property manager was accessible and very helpful. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10

Baybarlyn was the perfect vacation home for our adult family of 7 . We loved the " total retro" vibe! The location was great. We enjoyed sunrises and some visiting manatees at the dock and sunsets at the beach. We spent plenty of time at the pool as well. The gulf was calm most of the time while we were there except for a few days due to the winds. The beach supplies were great to have - sand toys, wagons, noodles and intertubes. Communication was easy with KIngfisher vacations and they answered my questions quickly and thoroughly. Plenty of space for us and we have rented again for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10

We enjoyed everything about this property. It was perfect for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10

Already rebooked for next Spring Break. The property is beautiful and the house worked great for our two families. The pool was maybe the biggest hit along with the sunsets just off our front porch. Beach access was easy and quiet. Looking forward to coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10

Great location for families, access to the beach was so easy. Had tons of toys for the pool and beach. The backyard/pool area is excellent with a beautiful pool with very large shallow area for small kids, ping-pong table and bags to play. Grill worked well for a cookout. House is perfect for everyone to spread out and have their own space, each room feels very private. Beds, linens, towels were all nice. Minor issues are with supplies in the kitchen. No cleaning supplies were included even to wipe the counters. No dishwasher tabs or soap was supplied either. No cooking spray. No foil or plastic wrap for leftovers. A little bit would have gone a long way since local stores are small and expensive. Come here if you want an amazing private pool, the beach to yourself with great shelling, and beautiful sunsets every night. You will need a car as most resteraunts and shops are 5-10 minutes away.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10

Baybarlyn was ideal for us with out daughter, son-in-law and little granddaughter. Plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms, a beautiful pool and just steps from the beach.

10/10

The place to be for your own private get-away, with plenty of room for friends and family. A beautiful beach for shells and sunsets. The backyard pool is quiet and serene. A great property!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

4/10

Location was terrific and the beach was very nice. Unfortunately this house was not accurately represented in the ads. Ad says "old Florida style", reality is that it is an old house in ill repair. AC did not work, sink handle fell off, there was a serious ant infestation, and it had a funky smell. Management company was very responsive but the house just needs a major renovation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10

Property was as advertised. Beautiful beach, great pool, and lots of privacy. The location on the island gives you the feeling that you have the beach all to yourself for miles in each direction. Wonderful time. 5 star...
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021

10/10

Baybarlin was the perfect fit for our family. The moment we walked in, we felt at home. While it is not a large home, it is spacious and cozy at the same time, with charming, beachy decor and plenty of entertainment by way of games and books. We found the home very clean and the linens and towels in good condition. With young children, we appreciated the leather furniture in the living room (less worry about spills) and the tile floor throughout. The kitchen is roomy enough to prepare meals (which we did almost every day of our stay due to the situation with Covid-19), and well outfitted with cookware, utensils, serving pieces and plenty of plates, bowls and mugs. The glassware could use some updating but it was plentiful as well. We found the refrigerator a tad small, but only because (again due to Covid) we bought a lot at once so we could avoid making several trips to the store or multiple deliveries. The walk to the beach across the street is short and easy. We were initially concerned about crossing the street but for the most part, when there was traffic, drivers were courteous and would stop for us to cross, especially when they saw the little ones, so it turned out to be no problem at all. The home has several colorful chairs stacked on the side of the path on the way to the shore which we used in the evenings when we went to watch the sunset since we had brought beach chairs and a shade tent for the beach day. We did find umbrellas, carts and floating rings and such in a closet in the pool area. It would be a good thing for renters to know this ahead of time. The most outstanding feature of this home is the pool area. The pool is lovely and was well maintained and so much fun for all. We had lunch in the patio table (equipped with umbrella) every day and there was a ping pong table there was well, but mostly, it was just very pleasant and occasionally breezy, even in late June. We loved our stay in Baybarlyn and definitely hope to be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10

Great house for large family.

10/10

The house is located in a beautiful natural environment, very private, the beach is only a few meters away and is very beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020