Article Summary
A Beachview stay includes access to ‘Tween Waters on Captiva. This covers what’s already on the villa grounds, what comes at no extra cost over there, and what you can book when you want it.
A stay at Beachview Villas comes with more than the villa itself. Guests have full use of the ‘Tween Waters amenities on Captiva. That means the spa, the marina, the courts, and the pools. Both properties are run by the same company, so the access is built in.
Start With What’s at the Villas
Plenty of what makes a good trip is already on the villa grounds.
The beach sits out front, a short walk with no road to cross. A resort-style pool is on the property. Bicycles are free for guests, which is most of what anyone needs to get around Sanibel. Shared gathering spaces and outdoor corridor lounges give you somewhere to sit beyond your own villa.
Some guests never need more than that. The rest of the list is there for the days you want it. Full layouts are on the accommodations page.
Which ‘Tween Waters Amenities Are Included
Several of the ‘Tween Waters amenities come at no extra cost.
The fitness center is complimentary, inside the spa building. Tennis and pickleball courts are open for play, with equipment at the marina. Pool and beach access is included, which covers the Play Pool, the adult-only Serenity Pool, and the whirlpools.
Stop by the desk when you arrive. The staff will point you toward what you came for and arrange anything that needs it.
A few extras are tied to how you book, including free kayak time and net sports equipment. Ask about those when you make your reservation, and the team can tell you what applies.
What You Can Book
The rest of the ‘Tween Waters amenities are bookable, and several are worth building a day around.
- Fishing charters with a private captain, by the morning, afternoon, or full day
- Rental boats from the marina
- Kayaks and stand-up paddleboards
- Guided shelling cruises, plus sunset cruises
- Water taxi service to nearby islands
- Beach chair and umbrella rentals, plus cabanas at the Serenity Pool and beachfront
- Spa and salon treatments
- Guided birding trips with Captain John Houston
- Shark Rides, a bouncing boat ride for groups up to six
- Parasailing and Waverunners through Captiva Watersports
Cabanas need a reservation. Most of the rest can be arranged once you’re there, though charters fill up in season.
Matching It to Your Trip
What you reach for depends on who you came with.
Couples tend toward the spa and the Serenity Pool. It’s adult-only and quieter than the main pool. A guided shelling cruise suits that kind of trip too.
Groups go the other direction. A fishing charter gives everyone something to do together, and the courts handle whoever wants to compete. Shark Rides seats six, which fits most friend groups.
Longer stays make the fitness center more useful than it would be on a weekend. Same with the water taxi, when a change of scenery sounds good by day five.
More on what’s within reach is on the island activities page.
Dining
Dining deserves its own guide, but two names are worth knowing now. Old Captiva House has stood for more than a century and seats up to 130. A large group at one table is no trouble. Crow’s Nest Steakhouse sits a flight up with the Gulf sunset built into the seating. For the full picture across both islands, the restaurants near Beachview Villas guide covers it.
Live music, a concert series, and seasonal events run through the year. The calendar is worth a look before a trip, since some of it only comes around once a season.
Taken together, a villa stay opens up two properties. Use as much or as little of the second one as the trip calls for.
Key Takeaways
- The fitness center, courts, pool, and beach access are included for Beachview guests. Stop at the desk on arrival.
- Charters, cruises, rentals, cabanas, and spa treatments are booked separately.
- A few extras depend on how the reservation was made, so ask when you book.
- The beach, pool, and bicycles at Beachview cover plenty of trips on their own.