Captiva Island Real Estate
Captiva Island is off the far northern end of Sanibel and was voted by Condé Nast as among the "Best North American Islands". If your desire is to unwind, relax, and recharge this should be your destination in Southwest Florida. Everything you want to do from sunning, shelling, wave running, fishing, or sailing is just a brief walk away. Nothing is further than a ten minute walk on Captiva – you won't necessarily even need a car.
Southwest Florida Living
Very upscale and immensely wealthy, Captiva Island is a quaint village featuring a totally casual ambience surrounded by lush, lush foliage and incredible beaches. Truly "tucked away", this is an island paradise. Only four miles long and about ˝ mile wide with areas where the Gulf nearly meets the Bay, the small village of Captiva features every type of dining and shopping experience. Visitors and residents alike, all flock to the beaches each evening for sunsets and star gazing as there are no "lights" on Captiva, not even a traffic signal!
Residences on Captiva Island vary from old Florida mansions to guesthouses and everything in between. Just a few miles north of the main village is the South Seas Island Resort, or sometimes called South Seas Plantation which is a full service resort featuring golf, tennis, a children's center and fan-tab-ulous fishing. While you are on the island you won't want to miss two very, very famous restaurants – The Mucky Duck for casual Gulf front dining and The Bubble Room, an incredibly eclectic experience!
Captiva Island residents are conservation enthusiasts so nature freely abounds and in 1945 many parts of the island were designated as National Wildlife Preserves. With the areas archaic history that dates back to the Calusa Indians, there are 15 major archeological sites between Captiva and Sanibel.
The Captiva Island real estate market comprises only about 500 residences. You'll find hideaway mansions, renovated old Florida cottages and a mixture of all types of condos. There are no high rises on Captiva, as nothing is allowed to mar the famous sunsets. You see, Captiva is indeed a truly secluded tropical island paradise which makes it a highly desirable place to call home.
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Captiva Island Homes and Condos
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If you're not familiar with the Captiva Island area, or are unsure about exactly what type of property you are looking for, you can begin your search by visiting our Captiva Island homes and condos for sale pages below. Both provide you with a sampling of the types of homes and condos that are available on Captiva Island.
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