THE BEST LOCATION ON CAPTIVA right in the Captiva Village Center. Steps from the world famous Mucky Duck, where you can enjoy the best sunsets and live music on the island! The beach and bay are an easy stroll, all within the Sunset Captiva community. Boat slip access! #48 is located on a cul-de-sac at the very end of Oster Court. Private access to the beach is a short 3-5 minute walk all within the Sunset Captiva complex. There is outdoor seating including a picnic table, with a separate staircase up to the rear lanai. Also on the ground level you'll find an outdoor shower and sand-rinse, plus a shell sorting bench for after your beach forays. There are 4 bikes for your use, along with some beach supplies: umbrellas, chairs, toys, a beach cart, and more. Please note we provide these items for the convenience of our guests-we cannot guarantee their condition or functionality. Guests and environmental conditions are very tough on these items. If you require top notch/brand new items there are local rental companies to provide them. The main-level screened lanai is a great gathering place and has an outdoor dining table, and cushioned seating for five with new furniture. The upper level sundeck faces east to catch the morning and midday sunshine while enjoying some afternoon shade. One end has two loungers and a table, while the other end has two wicker chairs, a table, and a storage chest. This sundeck is accessible through either bedroom suite, and is exceptionally private - perfect for morning coffee or sunbathing. The living room has a sectional facing the fireplace and HDTV with 200+ channels and a 3D BluRay / DVD player (fireplace is not functional). Adjoining is the dining room with seating for six, and a bar with cabinets, stemware, and supplies. The kitchen is stocked with utensils: if you have it at home, it s probably here too (including a Keurig coffee maker). The refrigerator / freezer offers filtered water and ice. The laundry room has full size washer / dryer, and a large library of DVDs for old school movie nights. Also on the main level is a guest half bath (powder room). #48 is set up to be a family-friendly home, and kids are most welcome (but pets are not). Upstairs are two bedroom suites plus a sleeping nook with built in bunk beds. The master suite has a new king bed and mattress topper, a full-size dresser with mirror, a TV hutch with additional drawers and an HDTV and BluRay / DVD player. You can watch the sunset from the master bed, though we recommend witnessing it from the beach! The extra-wide bathroom vanity has plenty of surface area. Opposite the vanity is a full closet with two gliding mirrored doors. Through a pocket door is the separate chamber with toilet and shower, plus linen closet. The spa-like shower stall is double sized and features four body spray heads in addition to the main rain shower head. Continuing on is a door opening onto the upper-level sundeck. The guest suite has two twin beds, a full-size dresser plus a tall chest of drawers, an HDTV and DVD player, and another door to the sundeck. There is a full closet plus a linen closet. The bathroom has a two-sink vanity and a separate toilet / shower chamber with tub. A short walk from the unit and within Sunset Captiva you will find 3 large gas grills, 2 tennis/pickle ball courts, and the pool - all available for guest use at no charge. Also within Sunset Captiva you will find a dock with slips on an as available basis. Steps from the unit is YOLO - the perfect place to rent anything else you would like to enjoy during your vacation - including golf carts, wave runners, and sailboats! Businesses open as of 5/16/2023: Island Store, Mucky Duck, YOLO, Tween Waters, Traders, Sanibel Grill, Jerry's, Old Captiva House, Cielo, Sweet Melisa's, Doc Ford's (Sanibel), Bleu French Bistro, Captiva Island Pizza, Great White Grill, Island Pizza (Sanibel), Mudbugs, Old Captiva House, Rosalita's, TimbersTutti Pazzi, and more. 2 bikes are available for guest use. Additional transportation can be rented from YOLO (e.g. additional bikes, golf carts etc.), which is a short walk from the unit. Pack & Play and Queen sized air mattress available upon advanced request