Truly Paradise
Review Submitted: July 8, 2008
Date of Stay: June 2008
My family just returned from the South Seas Plantation on Captiva Island - 6/28/08 - 07/05/08. We stayed in this beach cottage on the plantation grounds. Although we were in the resort we did not have access to some of the resort amneties - restaurants, beach towels, beach umbrellas, beach chairs, trolley service, golf cart service. However, do you really need these things? Definitely not. First of all, the beach is the same beach. You can rent umbrellas and chairs but the unit had them for us to use. Bring your own beach towels and there goes that need. The restaurants - don't need them. Within Captiva Village there are an abundance of restaurants that were delicious - RC Otter, Cantina Captiva, Mucky Duck and the Green Flash which had the best food on the Island. Also you can venture out to Sanibel with an abundance of restaurants to choose from. Plus the unit had everything you need if you wish to have dinner in including gas bbqs by the pool. You do have access to a pool and tennis courts and of course the most beautiful sunsets and shells. This Beach Cottage is ideal for a family of 4-6. It has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, pull out sleeper sofa, full kitchen/dining, screened linaia and a washer/dryer. It was very clean when we arrived and was exactly as described and pictured on this site. Just stock up on breakfast/lunch foods before entering the island. The causway toll is $6 so once you cross over, you don't want to leave and just prior to entering, there's a Publix to pick up all the necessities. Also, the island itself is very expensive. You'll pay double for anything you buy so shop wisely.
We've been to many Caribbean islands and this island felt as if that's where I was. The water is beautiful and if you have your choice of going here or the Bahamas, choose Captiva. It's the same water and you're in the US mainland. You can't beat the accomodations!
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