If you have the right attitude, this is the place for you. It is "old Florida", unspoiled with a rich tropical and historic tradition. The building we were in was the original Post Office. There is info and old pictures at the library (next street over). The room was perfect and we would love to have coffee every morning on the screen porch for the rest of our lives if it were possible.
The property is directly on the beach. The beach and sound of the surf was close enough for us and we gathered many a shell. Laundry is free even though there are coin machines (just ignore them). They have all the "soap" etc. you need in the cabinets above.
It's close to (walking distance) to some of the best restaurants and the only "store" on the island (ironically named "Island Store"). Some of the restaurants among these (Green Flash, Bubble Room, KeyLime Bistro, Mucky Duck and others).
We loved our stay, the staff was great and Captiva has not changed since my last visit in 1992 when I came through there on my boat. Their laws prevent the onslaught of high-rise condos which ruined Panama City Beach.
We are elderly so the pace was perfect for us. We would go back in a heartbeat. I would love to write about Captiva Island but the review for Jensen's is not the right place. Captiva is special and I lived in the Keys for a year (still love the Keys).
Room Tip: We needed a king so we chose the PO Box room rather than the PO Suite although the suite was great...
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