Getting There_ Upper Captiva Island Real Estate - Beach Houses and Lots For Sale

Travel to North Captiva should begin with checking on great flights to one of the major international airports nearby. SW Florida International (RSW) is a quiet and convenient airport to traverse. Mostly on One Level and very easy to access the parking areas, navagating it is truly a pleasure. Tampa (TPA), Sarasota (SRQ ), and Fort Lauderdale (FLL) are a good distance away to the North or East, but Airfare Deals often make it rewarding to travel up to 2 hours by car down to Pine Island.

From the South or North of I-75
From I-75 (exit 143) or US 41, head west on Pine Island Rd. (State Road 78), then take a right on Stringfellow Rd. (State Road 767) in Pine Island Center. Three miles down, take a left on Pineland Road. This will turn into Waterfront Drive and you'll see the Marina on the left, nestled on the shores of Pine Island Sound.

*Important Information: When driving from airport (RSW), allow 1 hour time to get to Four Winds Marina. If you are Grocery Shopping account for an additional 45 minutes and make sure you arrive at the Marina 15 minutes before your scheduled water taxi departure.

Bringing you to Pine Island's Marinas: Rates are approximately $60 one-way and require a reservations by calling:

Pine Island Taxi (239) 283-7777
Sanibel-Captiva Airport Shuttle (800) 833-4473

Safety Harbor lies South of Boca Grande and Useppa Island off of the Intra-coastal Waterway starting at Marker # 52. Set your compass bearings to 195 degrees from the Marker and it will take you right to "The Fish House." Enter Safety Harbor around the Peninsula and follow the Markers to Hidden Cove. Meet us at the Docks and you'll be "on island time."

Island Girl Charters at Pineland Marina (239) 633-8142
(The ONLY Scheduled Ferry to North Captiva Island Club Dock, stops at NCIC and Safety Harbor Club) Call Captain Emily for Reservations on a Scheduled Trip, Private Taxi, Fishing Charter, or Sightseeing Excursion (Dolphin Watching)

Island Charters at Bokeelia Marina
(800) 340-3321 (Stops at Safety Harbor Club and Barnacle Phils) Scheduled Ferry Trips.

Captain Charlie Creagh (239) 472-1234 Personal water taxi, scheduled to your exact arrival/departure needs. Call to Reserve.

Jensen’s Twin Palm Marina, Captiva Island (239) 472-5800

*Important Note: Please allow time for Grocery Stops well in advance of your scheduled water taxi ride. All of the Captains serving North Captiva Island provide us a truly wonderful gateway to the island. And, please make sure you make reservations with the Captain of your choice in advance of your arrival day.

North Captiva Island offers one of the last remaining Gulf of Mexico Barrier Island Airstrips. Private landing for only the 30 members of this airstrip. Membership can be atttained by purchasing one of the available properties that may also offer a membership for sale. Renting a vacation home on the island that has a membership for its use is also another way to have access to North Captiva Island from the air.

homes@northcaptiva.net

Mark & Wendy Muller
Licensed Real Estate Brokers
and Full-Time Island Residents

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Resort Properties Internationale LLC
781 Rum Rd
North Captiva Island, FL
P.O. Box 610
Bokeelia, FL 33922

Phone: 239-395-2214
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