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A garden, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at A Colorful Captiva Vacation Rental. Adventurous travelers may like the bodyboards at this vacation home. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

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About this property

Colorful Captiva Vacation Rental

  • Welcome to Dancing Dolphin – A Colorful Captiva Vacation Rental in the Heart of the Village



    Beautiful pool just installed!

    Dancing Dolphin is your perfect Captiva Island vacation rental, nestled in the heart of Captiva Village. As you pull into the driveway, you’re greeted by the home’s namesake—a fun-loving dolphin in sunglasses that sets the tone for your laid-back island getaway. Just a short stroll to the beach, bay, restaurants, shops, and marinas, this colorful beach house has everything you need for an unforgettable escape. With a private outdoor elevator and stairs for easy access to the second-floor living space, getting in and out is a breeze. Punch in your code, turn the knob, and step into a spacious, sunny open-concept living area with soaring ceilings and two cozy sitting zones. One is anchored by a wall of bookshelves, and the other by a comfy L-shaped section—ideal for movie nights or lazy afternoons. Off the main space, the Sea Turtle Bedroom features a king-size bed and charming coastal touches. Directly across is the Manatee Bedroom, decorated in soothing blue stripes with two low-profile twin beds—great for kids but worth noting for guests with mobility concerns. This bedroom opens up to the screened lanai, outfitted with seating for six, an outdoor table, a wall-mounted TV, and two swinging hammock chairs—your new favorite place for morning coffee or evening wine. The hallway bath is bright and cheerful with a playful “fishy” theme, and a nearby closet holds basic cleaning supplies (though we hope you won’t need them). The fully equipped kitchen makes dining a breeze. Everything is labeled and ready for you: a four-slot toaster, airfryer, blender, Keurig, and drip coffee makers, and all the cookware you need. Gather around the dining table, which seats eight, for family meals, game nights, or fresh-caught seafood feasts. Seashell, the Master Suite offers a king-size bed, access to the lanai, and a private en-suite bath with everything you need to unwind after a day in the sun. Downstairs, the fun continues. The game room features a foosball table, pool/ping pong table, flat-screen TV, futon, and walls lined with vintage movie posters—a total hit with teens and nostalgic adults alike. A full bathroom with a

    shower is conveniently located just off this space. An adjacent office offers a quiet getaway space with a desk, a stationary bike, and hand weights. The laundry room includes a stackable washer/dryer, plenty of beach towels, and an air mattress for any extra guests. You’ll also find a gear room stocked with outdoor games, and all your Captiva beach essentials: two beach carts, umbrellas, beach chairs, two paddle boards, boogie boards, sand toys, and more. The Sunset Bedroom downstairs features a queen bed and dresser—cozy, quiet, and the perfect place to recharge. Outside, a gas grill is ready for your catch of the day, and the home is just a quick walk to the beach down Laika Lane. Whether you’re shelling at sunrise, dining at the Mucky Duck or Bubble Room, or just soaking in the Gulf

    breeze, you’re never far from what makes Captiva so magical. Sleeps 9 comfortably, which makes it perfect for families, couples, or a friends’ getaway.



    Highlights:

    Prime location in Captiva Village

    Sleeps 9 | 4 bedrooms | 3 full baths

    Screened lanai with TV, seating, and hammock chairs

    Game room with pool table, foosball, and movie-themed decor

    Fully stocked kitchen + gas grill on outdoors piazza



    Beach carts, chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, paddle boards, toys

    Outdoor games and an air mattress included

    Walk to the beach, bay, restaurants, shops, and marinas





    Book your stay at Dancing Dolphin today—where the beach is steps away, the vibes are always chill, and memories are made under the sun.



    Kingfisher Vacations will only book reservations up to 51 weeks in advance.

    All our properties have contact-free check-in, no need to stop at the office (or a stop light, none of those here)!

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About the neighborhood

Located in Captiva, this vacation home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bowman's Beach and Sanibel Island Southern Beach. Consider Rumrunners for a night out or Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation if you're traveling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling. Visit our Captiva travel guide
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Captiva, FL

What's nearby

  • A beach with white sand and turquoise water. There are colorful Adirondack chairs lined up on the sand.
    Captiva Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A sandy beach with footprints and tire tracks, palm trees, and a clear sky.
    Alison Hagerup Beach Park
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • McCarthy's Marina
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Jensen’s Marina
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Captiva Chapel By the Sea
    9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW)
    59 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Mucky Duck
    10 min walk
  • The Bubble Room
    3 min walk
  • The Green Flash Waterfront Restaurant
    15 min walk
  • Mainstay North Captiva & Barnacles Bar
  • Starbucks
    5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does A Colorful Captiva Vacation Rental have a pool?

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

Is A Colorful Captiva Vacation Rental pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Colorful Captiva Vacation Rental?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Colorful Captiva Vacation Rental?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Colorful Captiva Vacation Rental located?

This family-friendly Captiva vacation home is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Captiva Beach and McCarthy's Marina. Alison Hagerup Beach Park and Captiva Chapel By the Sea are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Colorful Captiva Vacation Rental Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beach paradise

A beautiful home within walking distance to both restaurants in town as well as the beach. A great layout for families with the most amazing beach setup: amazing wagons for hauling coolers, chairs, umbrellas, paddleboards, boogie boards and all your beach necessities. A relaxing and enjoyable two weeks in beautiful Captiva!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location

This is a gem of a house in an amazing location. Our group of 9 (4 adults, 5 kids including 3 teens) loved it. The downstairs space worked great for the kids though may not work if your children are young. The beach access is amazing. The town is quiet and fun. We are strongly considering coming back.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dancin dolphin is a great spot

Location is perfect for beach and Restaraunts. Had all the needed beach equipment and the kitchen was fully stocked. Grill worked great. Game room on bottom floor was great for teens. Plan on being inside in Captiva after 10. Noise ordinance is strictly enforced. Great town. Great beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Captiva 4 BR Home

The home is in a great location with great furnishings. However, for adults over 55, the 3 child height toilets were challenging for us.I would rent here again if taller toilets (all 3) were installed. Many issues, hips, backs etc when older
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Dancing Dolphin was a great place to stay!

First the location was perfect! It’s a short 2-3 min walk to the beach at the end of Laika Ln. The beach wagons provided were amazing and easy to pull from the house to beach. Super easy walk. The location on the beach at Laika was beautiful and so convenient. It is very very close to The Mucky Duck, where we were able to walk right over along the beach and get food or drinks throughout the day when needed. Also a close walk to all the restaurants and shops in town, an even quicker ride if you rent bikes, which we did. The house was super clean and everything was new. Lots of room, it was bigger than we thought it would be. The screened in porch was relaxing and a nice place to have dinner. I definitely recommend this house, it made our vacation amazing and better than we planned!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Recent stay Dancing Dolphin

Dancing Dolphin is in a perfect location to do anything in Captiva. It is situated on a quiet private lane and exceptionally close to the beach-wagons are provided to get your stuff there with ease. The property manager was extremely communicative. The first day we had a couple questions and someone came out promptly. The house was spotless, clearly recently painted bright cheerful pastels. The place is a bit quirky but easy to figure out. Note that the downstairs bedroom/office are accessible from the outside only-there are no stairs within the house to reach it. The porch/lanai is terrific and quickly became our favorite spot to relax, read, or watch TV.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
The beach house posting did not make it clear that one of the beds/baths that’s downstairs had to be entered from outside and is on an unfinished basement cement floor and it wreaks of mildew in that room. Also, the twin beds were truly unusable. The mattresses are so thin on both, all you feel are springs. Lastly, we took cold showers for 2 days because we didn’t know that the cold and hot are opposite on the shower for 2 of the bedrooms. Otherwise it was lovely and having the pool was amazing, but the bed situation was not pleasant for the price and expectation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026