North Captiva Island - Beach Property For Sale #2190704

UPPER CAPTIVA ISLAND, No cars in this unspoiled paradise. Super Location without a neighboring lot to the South providing exceptional privacy. This OVERSIZE Homesite (100 foot frontage) is conveniently located with the Gulf Beach only a 3-minute walk, and Recreational facilities about 3-minute golf cart ride away. The miles of gulf beach are are great for shelling, swimming, fishing, sunning, walking and exploring. As you may know, Upper Captiva Island is accessed only by boat, or by small plane into a private airstrip. The island is approximately 4 miles long and a - 1/2 - mile wide at its widest. A little more than one-half of the island is owned by the state of Florida and is managed as a preserve. There are about 400 homes on the island and of those, approximately 75% are available for rent. Four small restaurants, a general store and two beach boutiques comprise the only stores on the island. There are about 80 full-time residents. Island transportation is by electric golf carts which helps to keep the island a peaceful and relaxing get-a-way. Beachcombing, fishing, and walking the nature trails in the State Preserve are a special treat for those who enjoy the simple things in life.