North Captiva Island Beach House/60 Second Walk to 4 Miles of Awesome Beaches

Winterhaven 4550 Oyster Shell Drive North Captiva Island, Florida NORTH CAPTIVA ISLAND Thank you for inquiring about Winterhaven bounded by the Gulf of Mexico on one side and Pine Island Sound on the other. We are on a barrier island just west of Fort Myers, Florida. We're 500 acres of state wildlife preserve ... offering world renown shelling, subtropical foliage and trees, a look at over 100 species of migrating nesting birds as well as endangered marine life. Dolphins and manatee play off our shores on this private island. We have neither public boat docks or public facilities. There are no bridges to connect us to the mainland. We are a vanishing breed, one of the last true out islands in the United States. We have 4 miles of the most beautiful, serene beaches to be found anywhere on this earth. THE WINTERHAVEN Just seconds from the beach, our fully-furnished home offers unique inverted style living. The first floor, set on top of 10 foot pilings has 2 bedrooms, 2 screened-in porches and 2 baths. On the second floor you will find a spacious living and dining area with cathedral ceiling. An entire wall made up of sliding glass doors and windows facing the Gulf not only gives you a spectacular view of the water and those beautiful sunsets but also allows access to an expansive sun deck. Living Room/Kitchen/Dining Room -Full size appliances including stove, refrigerator with ice maker, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, blender, iron and ironing board, coffee maker, telephone, washer and dryer. -stereo system and satelite TV/VCR/DVD. -Dining room seating for 6 and kitchen island seats 3. Master Bedroom -Exceptionally large master bedroom with lounging area that offers full size sofa, table and reading lamp. -Queen size bed. -Private bathroom. -Ample closet room. -Screened-in porch attached. CableTV/DVD/CD/MP3 Player/Verizon and ATT cell phone hotspot WIFI / Safety Harbor Clubhouse Pool Free WIFI Second Bedroom -One twin size trundle bed - converts to another 2nd bed -One additional twin size bed. -Ample Closet room. -Screened-in porch attached. TV/DVD/CD/MP3 Player Third sleeping area -Lounging area of master bedroom converts into a third bedroom by means of a moveable wall allowing use of a full size sleeper sofa. One of the beautiful features of this island is that no motor vehicles are allowed. Transportation on the island is an electric golf cart. Of course, you can always use the oldest form of transportation - foot power. GETTING TO NORTH CAPTIVA Fly into Fort Myers ... take a cab or rent a car to Pineland Marina on Pine Island. Before you leave home call the management company. Tell them what time your plane arrives and they will tell you where to stop for provisions on the way to the water taxi. At the dock you will be greeted by a representative of the management company who will transport your luggage and provisions to the house. WHAT ABOUT FOOD? Our home has a fully equipped kitchen. Best to bring your own provisions ... cook at home ... life is casual. There are 3 restaurants on the island that offer casual dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner and a general store for necessities. For your convenience, prior to your arrival, you may have our house stocked with your provisions for a nominal fee. ARE THERE MEDICAL FACILITIES? We have full time ems /fire station ISLAND ACTIVITIES As a Safety Harbor Club Member, you have use of a heated pool, tennis courts, clubhouse, snack bar, bird watching towers and private docking. Other additional activities included ... shelling, jogging paths, sailing, fishing and hiking. Arrangements can be made for water taxi excursions to many of the nearby islands for dining, shopping and golfing. Boat rental through several area marinas is available if you wish to explore on your own. Scheduled water shuttles run daily, reservations required. CARE OF OUR HOUSE We ask that you treat our house gently. Should anything go wrong, call the management office. They are available 24 hours a day. Should anything spill that you feel might stain, call them right away and they will tend to the problem. We do not provide daily maid service unless you request it. There will be an additional charge for that.