"Just returned from a week at Gypsy Wind retreat in North Captiva and a 5-star scale doesn’t come close to measuring the incredible time we spent there!! If you are looking for total relaxation in a top-shelf environment you can’t do better than Gypsy Wind. From the owner and property manager communication prior to our travel, to our flawless arrival, they delivered. Antoine Good from A Good Grocery did our shopping and our order was perfect!

The home is impeccably appointed with everything from an elevator to 2 new six-passenger golf carts, Viking appliances and a warming drawer in the chef’s kitchen, two sets of washers and dryers (with environmentally friendly ozone system!!) located on pool and living room level respectively as well as refrigerators to accommodate groceries and libations for all your guests!! With 4 huge rooms 3 with en-suite bathrooms) plus a bunk room for the kiddos, 2nd floor hot tub and coffee bar for watching the sunset over the water, smart toilets, spacious bedrooms, bathrooms, board and yard games, 2 kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, and pool toys galore you family won’t think about phones, meetings or video games because there is something to do every moment of your stay. Not to mention the entire house smells like a 5-star hotel spa!!

We fished, swam, snorkeled, hunted for shells, island hopped, had game and movie nights and saw all kinds of local wildlife (box turtles, rabbits, manatees, tarpon and dolphins, osprey nests, and pelicans) as we explored the island. Most of these could be seen from our 2nd and 3rd floor screened porch overlooking the Gulf of Mexico.

There is nothing missing from this home. Handcrafted soap, tropical breezes, and the most beautiful sunsets you will see anywhere. Every tool, accessory, and cooking implement (and grill) you can think of is here. Both the owners and property manager were accessible anytime we had questions no matter how small.

If you are ready for the vacation of a lifetime without the need for a passport- book your stay at Gypsy Wind. You won’t ever want to leave!!"

- Heidi W.