Our family visited North Captiva for the first time over the holidays and New Year. This enchanting island is an eco-enthusiasts dream come true! Our hosts, Lana and Andrey, own and privately manage Tarpon Cove and it shows. The house is immaculately clean, tastefully decorated and stocked with essentials and many extras you might need during a vacation is paradise!
Navigating the details on travel arrangements, groceries and rentals was no small task, but the Gera’s provided a thorough welcome packet and Lana patiently answered my many questions and gave great advice, which eased the task of preparation and planning. The Geras were both communicative and accommodating prior to and during our stay..
We were a group of 6 (3 adults and 3 older teenagers) and booked Pine Island Taxi for our airport transfer to the marina, a private water taxi through Boats and Fun and opted to have our groceries delivered to the house prior to our arrival and I am so glad we did! Our flights were cancelled and rerouted at the last minute, pushing back our arrival time by 4 hours, but our transports were able to adjust their pick-up times AND, although we arrived after dark, our heroic host, Andrey, was waiting for us at the dock. Boats and Fun was closed when we arrived, but our captain was prepared with the paperwork for the additional Golf Cart we rented. Thank you all for your help!
Advice from a 1st timer…
Book your transportation, rentals and activities well in advance of your trip.
Buy more groceries than you think you need, including beverages.
The island is casual so pack lightly. The evenings were cool so pack a sweater.
Bring plenty of sun block and bug spray.
Prepare to Relax!