Jensen's "On the Gulf" includes 10 beachfront accommodations -- seven suites and three individual cottages -- with comfortable furnishings. The property is suited to couples or families who love to lounge on the beach and end the evening with a sunset view; there aren't any on-site facilities besides a laundry room, but the beach and pier are lovely and include a small shop. Visitors who want to be closer to Captiva Island village may prefer one of the 14 cottages at the Jensen’s sister resort, Twin Palms.

Tween Waters Inn Island Resort & Spa is a 137-room mid-range hotel on gorgeous Captiva Island, with water views at every turn . Rooms include suites and one- and two-bedroom rustic-style cottages, and rates, while high at certain times of the year, are in line with other hotels in the area. Free parking, Wi-Fi, and breakfast keeps costs low. Water sport equipment can be rented on-site, as well as bicycles, and guests can walk to the beach. 

The upper-mid-range South Seas Island Resort is a 471-room family getaway and the largest property on Captiva Island. A long list of amenities make this resort stand out, including wide private beaches with hammocks and volleyball courts, a scenic yacht harbor, a nine-hole golf course, and three outdoor pools with waterslides. On-site dining is equally varied with an ice cream shop, tiki bar, and three restaurants, including one overlooking the harbor with chic outdoor seating. The property is also home to a spa, gym, kids' activities, and boat charters. Pleasant rooms, villas, homes, and condos have flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges or kitchens, and scenic views from furnished balconies. However, the sprawling property requires commuting by golf cart rental or the resort’s trolley. Wi-Fi and parking are both free.