THE PERFECT SHELL

Amenities & Accommodations

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN THE PERFECT SHELL! BOOKING ON VRBO OR AIRBNB ONLY

All Dates Book Up Quickly, Please Inquire Today! Our Rentals are: Saturdays to Saturdays with 7 Night Minimums - Up to 5 Guests Maximum during Prime Rental Season and Holidays. Extended Stays are popular too please inquire! * Honeymooners, Couples Celebrating Anniversaries and Each Other, and Families with or without Children are Enjoying "The Perfect Shell" on Fabulous North Captiva Island!

Accessible only by Ferry or Boat -  and with No Cars on the Island only Golf Carts, Biking, Running, or Walking Come and Explore all that North Captiva Island has to offer! Once you have confirmed that North Captiva Island is "The Perfect Island" for your Family, now it is time to choose The Perfect Vacation Home! "The Perfect Shell" deserves your attention and consideration!

Vacations are all about Planning! So First Off... The Logistics...
Fly or Drive to Pineland, FL pay and park your car in the Marina and then catch The Island Girl Ferry to North Captiva! From there Our *On Island Concierge Property Manager* will be Awaiting Your Arrival! Concierge will then Check You and Your Family and your groceries and belongings into Your Beautiful Beach House! Groceries can be brought on the Ferry or you may order head of time to have your Groceries, Seafood, and Beverages delivered right into your Refrigerator prior to and ready for your arrival!

Second, About Us: “The Perfect Shell” Island Pool Home is a Superior Choice! Our Luxury Vacation Home is Only Steps to the Ocean and is on one of the Widest and Largest Sugar Sand Beaches, on a High and Dry Private Lot, and comes with your own Golf Cart Included.

“THE PERFECT SHELL” – PRIVATE HEATED POOL, GOLF CART & STEPS TO BUTTERFLY BEACH

Fantastic North Captiva Island pool home in a prime high-and-dry location just steps from beautiful Butterfly Beach!

Welcome to The Perfect Shell, a beautifully maintained 2-bedroom island home featuring a private heated saltwater pool, complimentary golf cart, whole-house reverse osmosis system and an incredible location near one of North Captiva's widest sugar-sand beaches.

Perfect for couples, honeymooners, anniversary trips and families, The Perfect Shell combines the privacy of your own island home with an amenity-packed vacation experience.

Maximum Occupancy: 5 Guests
Private Heated Saltwater Pool
Complimentary Golf Cart
Whole-House Reverse Osmosis System
Steps to Butterfly Beach
On-Island Concierge

STAY REQUIREMENTS

During Prime Season, Spring Break and Holidays, The Perfect Shell typically rents weekend-to-weekend with a 7-night minimum stay.

During non-prime periods, shorter stays and alternate check-in/check-out days may be available. Please send an INQUIRY before submitting a booking request if you need different dates or a shorter stay.

Check-In: 4:00 PM or later
Check-Out: By 10:00 AM

Early check-in or late check-out may not be available with same-day turnovers. Please coordinate ferry and travel plans accordingly.

We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance.

THE BEACH HOME

The Perfect Shell is located in the Dunes neighborhood on the high-and-dry southern end of North Captiva, just one street from the State Preserve and a very short walk or golf-cart ride to spectacular Butterfly Beach.

This comfortable one-level, tiled home features an open floor plan, high-quality furnishings, comfortable beds and everything needed for a relaxing island vacation.

Home amenities include:

• 2 bedrooms
• King bed
• Queen bed
• Queen-size air mattress for an additional guest
• Pack ’n Play
• Fully stocked kitchen
• Stainless-steel French-door refrigerator
• Gas cooking and convection baking
• Dishwasher
• Microwave
• Full-size washer and dryer
• 65" Samsung Crystal UHD Smart TV
• Additional flat-screen TVs
• High-speed internet
• Linens and towels
• Whole-house reverse osmosis system
• Central HVAC

The kitchen is stocked with cookware, bakeware, barware, specialty serving dishes and other essentials for preparing and enjoying meals at home.

WHOLE-HOUSE REVERSE OSMOSIS

One of The Perfect Shell's special features is its whole-house reverse osmosis water system.

Enjoy RO water throughout the home for showering, cooking and drinking — an especially nice amenity on a remote barrier island.

PRIVATE HEATED SALTWATER POOL & OUTDOOR LIVING

Relax in your own oversized, lagoon-style heated saltwater pool, surrounded by a fully fenced pool and yard area.

Outdoor amenities include:

• Private heated saltwater pool
• Fully fenced pool area
• Plenty of poolside seating
• Large covered and lighted entertaining area
• Cleared yard for outdoor activities
• Huge screened and lighted front porch
• Outdoor dining and entertaining space
• Weber propane grill
• Propane provided
• Tropical island surroundings

The large screened front porch is a wonderful place for dining, relaxing and enjoying the tropical scenery.

PRIVATE POOL HOME – NO CLUB MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED

The Perfect Shell is a private pool home with no club membership required or included. You have your own private heated saltwater pool right at the house to enjoy throughout your stay.

Guests may also enjoy the right-hand pool and spa at the Island Club at North Captiva, which are open to the public at no charge. No Island Club membership is required to use this public pool and spa area.

COMPLIMENTARY GOLF CART

There are no cars on North Captiva Island. Transportation is by golf cart, bicycle or foot.

Your stay at The Perfect Shell includes a privately owned and maintained golf cart complimentary with your rental.

Use it to visit the beach, restaurants, shops or simply explore North Captiva.

FAMILY-FRIENDLY AMENITIES

Traveling with children or a baby? The Perfect Shell includes:

• Pack ’n Play with mattress and sheets
• High chair
• Booster seat
• Children's dishes
• Bibs
• Safety gate
• Beach toys
• Family beach cabana
• Toys and games for multiple ages

EXTRA GUEST AMENITIES

We want you to feel at home and provide many extras, including:

• Cleaning supplies
• Laundry supplies
• Toiletry essentials
• Spices and cooking sprays
• Coffee and tea bar
• Propane for the grill
• Printer with ink and paper
• Linens and towels

Guests are also welcomed with a bottle of white wine and sparkling mineral water/water. If you prefer something different, please let us know.

Celebrating a honeymoon, anniversary, birthday or another special occasion? Ask us — we're happy to help make your arrival special.

BEACHES & ISLAND LIFE

The Perfect Shell is only steps from beautiful Butterfly Beach, one of North Captiva's widest sugar-sand beaches.

Enjoy world-class shelling and fishing, swimming, boating, nature walks and incredible wildlife. Dolphins, manatees, gopher tortoises and native birds are all part of the North Captiva experience.

The nearby State Preserve offers beautiful natural areas and trails leading toward the Gulf.

ABOUT NORTH CAPTIVA ISLAND

North Captiva is an unspoiled barrier island located off Southwest Florida in the Gulf of Mexico and is accessible only by boat or private plane.

Approximately two-thirds of the island is State Preserve, offering beautiful beaches, wildlife, tropical vegetation and nature trails.

The island offers restaurants and bars along with Mangos convenience store, Boats and Fun and additional island services.

Activities and services may include boat rentals, fishing charters, golf-cart and fat-tire bike rentals, kayaks, private chefs, prepared meals, massage services, photography and excursions to Cayo Costa, Boca Grande and Cabbage Key.

There is no traditional full-size grocery store on North Captiva, so grocery planning before arrival is important.

GETTING TO NORTH CAPTIVA

Most guests flying into Southwest Florida arrive at RSW – Southwest Florida International Airport and travel to Safe Harbor Pineland Marina on Pine Island.

Guests may reach North Captiva by scheduled ferry, private water taxi/charter or their own boat.

Island Girl Charters is approximately a 30-minute ferry ride to North Captiva. Round-trip adult ferry fare is approximately $59 plus tax. Paid overnight marina parking is approximately $12 per night.

Ferry transportation and marina parking are paid separately and are not included in your rental rate.

For a 4:00 PM check-in, guests commonly reserve the approximately 3:00 PM Island Girl Charters ferry to the Mainstay/Barnacles dock.

Please reserve early, as ferries can fill. Schedules, availability and pricing can change, so confirm current information before finalizing travel plans.

Bringing your own boat? Please inquire about assistance arranging boat dockage.

GROCERIES & ON-ISLAND CONCIERGE

Upon arrival, our on-island concierge will assist with transporting you, your luggage and groceries to The Perfect Shell.

Grocery options include:

• Bring groceries on the ferry
• Arrange a personal shopper
• Have groceries stocked before arrival
• Arrange grocery delivery during your stay

Complete information will be provided in your Perfect Shell Welcome Package after booking. Personal shopping, grocery stocking and similar services may involve additional guest charges.

Our concierge can also assist with your departure.

Additional island services may include private chefs, massage services, boat rentals, fishing charters and island excursions. Please ask if you would like help arranging something special.

IMPORTANT TRAVEL INFORMATION

North Captiva is a remote barrier island, and weather, transportation interruptions and flight delays can affect travel plans. Travel insurance is strongly recommended.

Ferry transportation, private charters, marina parking, personal shopping and other third-party services are not included unless specifically stated otherwise.

Your golf cart IS included complimentary.

All guests are required to complete and return the Host Vacation Rental Agreement.

SECURITY CAMERAS

In accordance with disclosure requirements, exterior security cameras are located outside the property for security purposes.

One exterior camera faces the driveway underneath the house, and one exterior camera faces the water equipment.

PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED

The Perfect Shell is professionally managed by Swept Away Realty, Inc., a licensed local property manager with on-island concierge assistance.

We strive to provide a fabulous Five-Star North Captiva vacation experience and will do everything we can to help make your stay extra special.

If you have questions, special requests or need assistance planning your island arrival, please don't hesitate to ask.

Thank you for considering The Perfect Shell for your North Captiva Island vacation!

We Welcome Your Inquiries and Any Questions that you may have  to Make Your Perfect Vacation Choice! Thank you for considering "The Perfect Shell" for your Superior Vacation Rental! You Will Be Glad You Did!
Your Hosts - Ken and Amy

WHY Book this property?

*LOCAL OWNERS that take Great Pride in Offering you an Upgraded and Luxurious Vacation Rental and we want you to feel welcomed like Friends and Family into our Home!
*High Speed Internet!
*Great Beds, Great TVs, and Large Private Heated Pool
*Fully Stocked Kitchen and Very Thoughtful Well Stocked , Home
*Less than 1 Minute to the Ocean on Your Private Golf Cart which is included in your rental.
*High and Dry - South Side of the Island
*Everything you need for the Beach & for the Pool! Umbrellas, Beach Chairs, Towels,  Snorkels, Masks, Fins, Cornhole, Toys, Games, Books and vast DVDs
*Lots of Extras and Guest Perks
*ON ISLAND  Property Manager and Concierge Services offering but not limited to Grocery, Fresh Fish, and Alcohol Deliveries right into your refrigerator!