Testimonials

Sandhurst Guestbook

Browse through a handful of the entries that have been shared over the years in the Sandhurst Guest Books!
We look forward to seeing your own entry in one!

2/14/04 We didn't visit before your expansion, but the 2004 model Sandhurst Estate is spectacular. We enjoyed your home with its beautiful grounds and "kid friendly" amenities. We hope to return.
-Columbus, OH

Thanks for a wonderful week! The happiness we felt with our 3 children, their 3 spouses & 6 grandchildren will never be forgotten. The house spills over with joy and reflects the love of all. - Scarsdale, NY

We all agree that we are more relaxed than any vacation in 5 or 6 years. A great Family Holiday! A really welcoming & happy house! - Yale, VA

Thank you for providing the perfect setting for our engagement. I proposed in the canoe on the bay. She said yes, and we hope to someday make it back to the beautiful house where our life together began. - Brownsboro, AL

We have spent the most glorious five-day wedding celebration in this beautiful palace. The memories here are extraordinary. What a fantastic haven for old friends and new. The time here has been unforgettable. We appreciated and savored it so!! - St. Louis, MO

My compliments on a magnificently designed, wonderfully organized and beautifully decorated home - our sincere appreciation. - Salt Lake City/Alpine/Highland UT; Gaithersburg, MD; Loomis/Santa Ana, CA; Mesa AZ

Thank you to the owners of this wonderful place who have given us a chance to share our lives. Though our stay was short, the memories will warm our hearts forever. - Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada

The beach was so quiet & relaxing! We thoroughly enjoyed the privacy of the island! The best vacation we ever had! - Houston, TX

We hosted a rehearsal dinner and the wedding of our son on May 3, 1997 at your lovely home. It was perfect for the occasion. Approximately 125 attended the wedding in the back garden and also the reception. Thanks for the memories! - London, KY

Sandhurst served as "Bridal Headquarters" and served its purpose magnificently. The beautiful home was simply spoiling to all of us. We had an unforgettable week celebrating our children's wedding! - The Carmichael & Schmahl (former owners of Southern Comfort) families, Indiana

I would have to say this is the house of dreams! Palm trees, beach, pool and relaxation! Pinch me! I must be dreaming! - Rochester, NH

Thanks to you and your family for opening your beautiful home to us! It has been etched into our memories as we all drive away tomorrow in different directions, that Captiva & Sandhurst was an oasis in our hectic lives. We will remember you fondly. - St. Petersburg/Jacksonville/Clearwater, FL

Our week here was wonderful! It included the site of our wedding reception December 4! Elegant, comfortable, understated, and in keeping with the island - Sandhurst made ours a wedding to remember. Our honeymoon highlights here were walks along the gorgeous beach (via the convenient access) and sitting in the sand watching amazing sunsets. - Coconut Grove, FL

Christmas 1999 - All had a super time including watching the play-by-play NASA Hubble repair mission STS-103 with my son doing two, 8-hour space walks! What a wonderful sight to see the shuttle skim over Sandhurst 380 miles into the clear night sky! Thank you to the Wolff's for the use of your home. -Highland Park, IL

New Years 1999 What a lovely location to welcome the New Millennium! Coming back makes me wonder why I left! It was beautiful when I lived here on the islands, and still is during my visit. A great place to start the 2000s! - St. Louis, MO

We had a wonderful family reunion at Sandhurst that we'll always remember. Your chef, Matt prepared an unforgettable luau! - Needham, MA

Wow! this house is heavenly! It has always been my dream to live in a beautiful house on the beach! This vacation has made my dreams come true! - Cincinnati, OH

A Poem of Thanks
We thank you for the sun and fun and for the beach so soft
    We thank you for the friendly folks and for the sun so hot
But most of all we thank you for this lovely island view
    And for your kind & generous home that made our stay so new
And wish we do that you may feel the warmth we felt all week
    So thank you, yes we must pass on and hope life's joy you seek   - Cincinnati, OH

The pool provided many hours of Marco Polo, Ping Pong tournaments were endless (for the grownups), the kids loved "Mr. Elevator" and the tennis court was the sight of our very own "Wimbledon" - Kalamazoo, MI & Asheville, NC

Great house - great fun - we all love Captiva and this house just makes it all better - Charlotte, NC

We loved taking the canoe through the mangrove trails & beating our husbands & brothers in tennis! - Montana & Pennsylvania

We loved hearing the owl at night, and early a.m. the boys went fishing with Matt and caught all kinds of fish. Matt was the best fishing guide, fisherman, chef and person! - Minnetrista, MN

The Top 10 Things We Enjoyed Most About Our Captiva Vacation
10. Pie
9. Shelling on the Beach
8. Befriending local wildlife
7. Margaritas on the beach
6. Swimming in the beautiful & temperate pool
5. Beautiful sunsets
4. The Dolphin Welcoming Committee
3. Elevator rides
2. Exquisite House ....piece of Paradise
1. Really, Really Happy Kids (and sleepy too!) - Stamford, CT

Sandhurst is a special place. Pool then beach? Beach then pool? Decisions, Decisions! - Bartlett, IL

Our highlights: 3 or 4 rainbows, seeing manatees, celebrating Fathers Day, an 18th Birthday and a 24th wedding anniversary, being together - the whole family! - Xenia, OH

A great vacation in this island paradise! A super place for inter-generational conviviality. It was a great family reunion & Christmas for us! - Menlo Park, CA

7/13/02 This was our 3rd visit to Sandhurst and it was just as wonderful as always. Once again we hate leaving. We'll be back next year! - NJ

7/20/02 Our visit was just what the doctor ordered! Lots of sun, fun & good food. Your home is fantastic! St. Louis, MO

7/27/02 Sandhurst & Captiva has been fantastic! Our family & friends enjoyed our wedding celebrations as much as we did. A perfect way to start a marriage!

8/3/02 - 8/17/02 Had a jolly good time! Spiffy weather & cocktails & dreams. Super local folk, very friendly. A marriage proposal on the beach topped off the holiday, making it the best two weeks of my life (so far). Hope everyone who stays here laughs, eats and kisses as much as we have. U.K.

8/3/02 - 8/17/02 Had a magical 2 weeks on Captiva. The whole island is reminiscent of a Hollywood set - the stuff dreams are made of! Exotic wildlife, tumultuous storms, fabulous company. What more could one ask for. Incidentally, the islanders are so friendly reality is not of Captiva! Happy Memories. My daughter became engaged! - U.K.

8/19/03 Now we really know what living well is with wonderful friends as well as hostess and host! A most generous idea and what a fabulous experience with warm memories. One of the best which will last a lifetime! -Vero Beach

5/3/03 Thanks for a lovely week. My 6 year old son caught his first fish with Matt the Chef and Grandpa! -Waterloo, Ontario Canada

We are here for our 8th year for a much loved reunion of our family. Your home has become a very special place for our family to relax together. We rarely ever leave this wonderful spot. We thought it was amazing before, but the "extreme makeover" is incredible. We love the friendly, beautiful kitchen and the new lanai. Just perfect! -PA & NY

2/21/04 Our family had the most marvelous time at this fabulous house that offers us everything that we could ever need. We made memories for a lifetime and hope to come back next year! -St. Petersburg, Palm Beach, NJ, MD