At this time, the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the northern Gulf of Mexico has not impacted the distant beach of Captiva Island, "Only sun tan oil has been found on our beach." There are no advisories for swimming or fishing in the Gulf of Mexico off Lee County, and it is safe to purchase commercial seafood at local restaurants and grocery stores. J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel Island is reporting, "There are currently no impacts to our refuge waters. The beaches are clean and open." An ocean current model produced by the federally-funded National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) suggests drifting oil could reach mid-Atlantic beaches and even the British Isles, while still not reaching Captiva.

Of course, American Realty of Captiva wants our rental clients to be confident about their vacation plans. That's why we offer our own Oil-free Beach Guarantee, independent of trip cancellation insurance. Our rental clients will receive a proportionate refund (unused occupancy cost = rent, taxes, and reservation fees) in the event that the Captiva Island beaches are closed by officials during your stay.

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Captiva Island rests in quiet privacy at the end of the road, north of Sanibel Island in the Gulf of Mexico. It has become the preferred vacation destination (as well as permanent residence) for discerning Floridians and other well-informed travelers. For Captiva Island offers what few other Florida beaches can: luxurious accommodations in the midst of unspoiled, natural beauty. This is also a favorite spot for Family Reunions, and it's the #1 rated "Romantic Beaches in the U.S. and Nearby" by Amy Ziff, Travelocity's Editor-at-Large.

Captiva Island is truly subtropical, and enjoys fine weather all year. The peaceful barrier island includes a wildlife sanctuary and miles of white sand beaches. Captiva Island is unlike any other tropical island. It has no hotels, and that's definitely part of the charm. Instead select one of our vacation homes for rent - on the beach, on the bay for boating, or in the village for restaurants and shopping. Love Captiva already? Take one of the rare opportunities to buy a house here, and enjoy it year round!

This web site offers over one thousand photographs of Captiva and its vacation homes, from quaint to awesome. We try to provide advance information for our new and returning visitors to help them plan and arrange their trip: accommodations, leisure activities, ecotours, satellite images of Captiva, history of the islands, local points of interest.

There are more than 100 Web pages in this site for you to enjoy. If you're interested in visiting Captiva or learning more about it, we'd love to hear from you. Follow the links below, browse our extensive photo gallery, and give us a call toll free at your leisure. Tell us how we can help you. We want all our guests to be happy here, which is why we match your needs to our various houses and price ranges. We'll see that you get the best value and so enjoy your best vacation. And we'll see you on Captiva!
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