Rating 4.9 (18)

Meant to Bee

$5,000.00 - $12,096.00 / week + taxes & fees

Bedroom 3 bedrooms
Bathroom 3 baths
Guests 8 guests
Pets Not Allowed Pets Not Allowed

  • Location: Village

Location Location

Description Description
Some places you stumble upon. Others you were always meant to find — welcome to Meant To Bee, a hidden gem nestled in the lush tropical landscape along quiet Chapin Lane, just four houses from Captiva Island's famous white-sand beach. With a deluxe heated pool and spa, cathedral ceilings, a private sundeck with western exposure, and an unbeatable location steps from the Chapel By The Sea and Captiva Library, Meant To Bee is exactly where your next vacation is meant to be.

☀️ Guests absolutely love this comfortable and convenient vacation home — and it's easy to see why. Just a short stroll brings you to the unique shops, popular restaurants, and beloved landmarks that give Captiva Village its one-of-a-kind character. The Chapel By The Sea is four houses away. The Captiva Library is just around the corner. And the Gulf beach? You can practically hear the waves from the pool. ️

The deluxe heated pool and spa are the centerpiece of Meant To Bee's spectacular outdoor spaces. Settle into the pool for a long, blissful afternoon swim, or ease into the spa as the Florida sun sinks toward the Gulf horizon. The screened lanai features a dining table for four and a lounge area with chairs and a sofa — a perfect shaded retreat surrounded by tropical greenery and the song of Captiva's birds. Outdoor steps lead down to the pool deck, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow. A ping-pong table rounds out the fun.

️ Inside, cathedral ceilings soar over the living spaces, creating an airy, light-filled environment that captures the spirit of island living perfectly. The loft — adjacent to the upstairs primary bedroom — adds flexible space for reading, relaxing, or setting up a cozy workspace.

️ Three spacious bedrooms — a king loft bedroom, a king primary suite (with private sundeck, walk-in shower, and his-and-hers sinks), and a queen guest bedroom — accommodate up to 6 guests across three bathrooms. Every room has a TV and comfortable furnishings.

The kitchen is complete with a dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, and toaster oven. The main dining table seats 4 and the bar area provides additional seating. Full kitchen, Keurig, A/C, linens, WiFi, washer/dryer, and beach chairs/umbrellas are all included.

Ready to plan your stay at Meant To Bee? Use the availability and booking tools on this listing to review available dates, pricing, and reservation details through the platform.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Meant To Bee from the beach?

Meant To Bee is just four houses from the famous Captiva Island beach on Chapin Lane — a 1-minute walk!

Is Meant To Bee pet-friendly?

Pet policy details may vary by stay. Please review the listing details or send a message through with any questions.

Does Meant To Bee have a private pool?

Yes! Meant To Bee features a deluxe heated pool and spa, a screened lanai, ping-pong table, and private sundeck with western exposure.

How many guests can stay at Meant To Bee?

Meant To Bee accommodates up to 6 guests in 3 bedrooms (king loft, king primary suite, queen guest) and 3 baths.

What is the minimum stay at Meant To Bee?

The minimum stay is one week. Please use this listing to review current availability.

Is Meant To Bee a non-smoking property?

Meant To Bee is a non-smoking property.

What amenities are included at Meant To Bee?

Amenities include deluxe heated pool and spa, ping-pong table, screened lanai, private sundeck, cathedral ceilings, full kitchen, Keurig, A/C, linens, WiFi, washer/dryer, and beach chairs/umbrellas.

How do I reserve Meant To Bee?

Use the availability and booking tools on this listing to check dates, review pricing, and reserve Meant To Bee through the platform.

Policies include, but are not limited, to a 4% credit card / debit card convenience

fee and $255.00 cancellation fee (plus applicable tax).

You may cancel your reservation up to 120 days before arrival and your payments

(excluding the reservation fee and applicable tax) will be refunded.

After this date, no cancellations are allowed and no refunds will be made.


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Amenities 7 Amenities
  • Beach
  • Biking
  • Elevator
  • Fishing
  • Internet Access
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/Dryer

Reviews Rating 4.9 (18) Reviews
Rating 5
Captiva hidden gem!
We had a wonderful week at Meant to Bee vacation home. Excellent location and extremely clean and well equipped. Would definitely recommend it and stay there again if visiting in that area.
Anonymous from Evansville - Posted: 5/10/2022
Rating 5
Coming back soon!
Location and house were perfect. Updated kitchen was ideal and well stocked. Beds were comfy.
Anonymous from Greensboro - Posted: 11/15/2021
Rating 5
Location, Location, Location!
The house was in perfect location, short walk to beach as well as the market, coffee shop, and restaurants. Common areas of house were updated and immaculate. Kitchen was well stocked and worked great for our stay! We fell in love with Captiva!
Anonymous from Atlanta - Posted: 3/10/2021
Rating 5
Holiday getaway
Lovely property. Great pool. Kitchen family room and one of the baths was totally updated. Other two were clean and in good service. Location is excellent Home is on a quiet street about 3 houses up from beach. Totally walkable to anywhere in the village. We would go back in a heartbeat to this home
Anonymous from Chesterfield - Posted: 1/5/2021
Rating 5
Review for Rental Meant to Bee
The property description regarding location and layout was spot on. Very close to beach and town area. Manager had someone there within the hour to explain how to get pool/spa to warm (no directions on site). Very Clean!! I would recommend installing a foot rinse (to rinse off after the beach) and a hot water recycler as it took quite a while for the water to heat (for washing hands and showering). Having an elevator was perfect for heavy luggage. Shelling was great. We also went up to Sanibel to check out their beach and saw tidal pools! The Mexican cantina was a great place for lunch. We also enjoyed the Mucky Duck and Lazy Flamingo restaurants in the area. I would highly recommend this property.
Anonymous from Overland Park - Posted: 1/4/2021
Rating 5
Relaxing Vacation
It was fine. Great house and in graet condition.
Anonymous from Richmond - Posted: 11/4/2019
Rating 5
Island Breeze
The house is perfect for a large family or 2 families. It has 2 bedrooms on main floor, with a bedroom and loft on second floor. It has a comfortable living area and screened in deck that is additional living space.
Anonymous from Rochester - Posted: 5/6/2019
Rating 5
Best house!
Our family of 5 had the most wonderful stay. This is our favorite area on the island because it's close to the beach, a few stores & restaurants. Rented the golf cart which we loved! The home is beautifully decorated & comfortable. Cannot wait to return! Pool is especially wonderful for lounging & reading. Thanks for a fabulous vacation.
Anonymous from Cranford - Posted: 7/18/2023
Rating 5
Meant to Bee
Beautiful & comfortable home. Short walk to the beach. Pool was especially enjoyed after a day on the beach. Would recommend & look forward to staying again!
Anonymous from LaGrange - Posted: 8/3/2022
Rating 5
Great Vacation
Property was nice, clean and well-maintained. The only addition I would make is a curtain to close off the bed in the open loft. That would almost make it a 4th bedroom. Doc Ford's is our favorite restaurant.
Anonymous from Cynthiana - Posted: 11/30/2025
Rating 5
Awesome stay!
Our stay here was lovely. Perfect location for us! Close to Restaurants and the island store. Very short walk to the beach! The house is very nice, beautifully updated kitchen with anything you could need. The marble looking floors are just beautiful in the entry and hall. Plenty of room for us (family of 4) and more. We had a small leak in the master shower head and American Realty replaced it immediately. It was a great stay. Definitely will book it again!
Anonymous from LaBelle - Posted: 7/25/2022
Rating 5
Captiva Family Trip
Meant to Bee was a perfect vacation home for our family of 5 adults and a 5 mos old baby. Very clean, well equipped kitchen, beautifully decorated with beach decor. Beds very comfortable, plenty of bathrooms, beautiful, clean pool and lounge chairs. Best of all location to beach and downtown Captiva restaurants. I have no complaints.. management very quick and responsive to any questions. Would definitely rent again.
Anonymous from Lenexa - Posted: 2/21/2022
Rating 5
Stay at Meant to Bee
This was the perfect spot to relax with our 2 sons and their spouses. Captiva is incredibly beautiful and the home is only a block from the beach and 2 blocks from Captiva village. Everyone could easily go their own way on foot or via golf cart whenever they desired. We enjoyed the pool and ping pong table. ARG was very prompt when there was an issue with the hot tub. The house was very clean and well stocked in terms of dishes, pots and pans. Surprising lack of glassware though (I would have expected some plastic ones to use poolside.). There were no pantry staples; perhaps because of COVID? If you go, be sure to check out the Tuesday farmer’s market and take the boat trip to Cayo Costa to go shelling.
We loved it and hope to return.
Anonymous from Ketchum - Posted: 11/29/2021
Rating 5
A happy visit
It was our first time renting this property. We needed room for our kids and their kids, who were all coming to Captiva for their first visit. The pool was great for the little ones! Suffice to say, it was perfect and they all went back home very happy with the accommodation. Thank you for making their first visit such a success
Anonymous from Vergennes - Posted: 12/18/2024
Rating 5
Fantastic
A great vacation home with wonderful technology and great beds. The pool was great too!
Anonymous from Daytona Beach - Posted: 8/6/2024
Rating 5
Wonderful Vacation Home!
Our family of 4 stayed in Meant to Bee the first week of January 2024. We loved the house so much! We have stayed on Captiva and Sanibel multiple times before, and we all agree this is the best rental home we've experienced. The house is updated and airy, with comfortable bedrooms and bathrooms. The kitchen is modern with everything we needed. The pool and hot tub area is private and relaxing. The location is awesome with a short walk to the beach as well as an easy walk to restaurants and shops. Lisa was very helpful and communicative. Excellent customer service.
Anonymous from East Lansing - Posted: 1/9/2024
Rating 5
Great Stay in Beautiful Captiva!
We have stayed in this home a couple of times and can’t wait to stay again! It is tastefully decorated and updated throughout the home. The private pool is amazing and is exactly what is needed after a day at the beach! Everything, including the area underneath the house, was extremely clean! The house is conveniently located to both the beach and to the heart of Captiva Village (its less than a 5 minute walk to each). Love Meant to Be!
Anonymous from Murfreesboro - Posted: 10/19/2025
Rating 4
Meant to Bee Rental
The house was a great property in a great location with a lot of nice features and space. However, we had a problem while we were onsite and the rental company was extremely unhelpful and the only people who would respond at the time was the maintenance staff. Left multiple messages with the customer service group and tried going to the actual rental office and never got a call back or was able to talk to them. Extremely disappointed in the rental management company.
Anonymous from Watchung - Posted: 1/4/2022
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