Cayo Costa Paradise Found

Entire home in Cayo Costa, Florida

  1. 6 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 4 beds
  4. 3 baths
Hosted by John
  1. Superhost
  2. 8 years hosting

Listing highlights

Your very own spa

Relax with the outdoor shower and jacuzzi.

Beautiful area

This home is in a scenic location.

Ocean and beach views

Soak up the views during your stay.
•This stunning home will be for sale as my wife and I transition to full retirement. • 360”views!
• On the beach!
• Artsy!
.• Sleeps 6 (2 Queen, 2 Twin)
• Additional unit on 1st fl.
. Hot tub!
• Beach combing!
• kayaks!
• Fishing poles!
• Swimming, dolphins,manatees!
. Books!
. Grill, Utensils, fridge, microwave, plates, cups, glasses
• 2 Full bath, 2 1/2 bath, 2 outside showers!
• Towels, linens, soap, shampoo!
• Fire pit!

The space
Sugar sand beach! The ONLY home with sunrise and sunset over the water views! Truly a remarkable one of a kind setting! Fully air conditioned, 3 Bedrooms sleeps 6, with availability for and an additional 2 in the attached in-law apartment (requires additional booking). Open air kitchen and living room with 360 degree stunning views of the sound, bay and inlet and ocean! Huge porch to watch the sunrise and stargaze! The pelicans and osprey’s fly by just feet from you at eye level! You can swim near the dolphins or manatee at the dock! A remarkable place with literally just a few people on the island at any given time!

Guest access
Cayo Costa is world renowned for its shelling and fishing! Book a flight to RSW or Punta Gorda airports and catch a Lyft, Uber, or Pine Island Taxi to a marina we’re you’ll catch a water taxi to the island. (Boat transportation is extra and currently $180 round trip) from Four Winds Marina in Bokeelia). No need to leave the USA to get that tropical South Seas experience away from everyone and everything! It’s 5 hours door to door from most anywhere in the USA. You can also bring or rent your own boat and use our dock! Once your here, relax! Enjoy the privacy of a State Park with only a few homes! Current population 4! Its a stunning environment no matter the direction your looking!

Other things to note
THINGS TO DO: This is the question I get asked the most!
1.) Fishing is world class here. We have two docks, one facing east and one facing west you can fish off of both or…
(2.) Kayaking: Hop in one of the 5 kayaks and explore or fish the back water and mangroves.
(3.) Beach combing: Due to the islands remoteness and lack of inhabitants, Cayo Costa is world famous for its beaches littered with beautiful and unique shells! (4.) Bird watching: I can’t stress enough how intimate you get with nature out here! Whether it’s osprey, dolphins or manatee,you are up close and personal with nature!
5.) Nighttime star gazing: Truly a thing of the past however the skies are so unpolluted by light
out here you can see the heavens first hand! For kids young and old the advent of cell phone apps allows even the novice astronomer to spot and see the space shuttle fly over with the naked eye! We recommend you download the App Night Sky!
(6.) Enjoy a campfire!
(7.) Arts and Crafts: After a day of shell collecting nothing is more fun then getting out the glue gun or paint set and crafting an original work of art!
(8.) Games: Break out the cards or dice after dinner and enjoy some fun, laughs and family time!
(9) Looking to travel and stay for free? Sponsor a yoga retreat or artist retreat for up to 10 guests!
10) what’s new? We now have a metal detector detecting pirate treasure!

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Bay view
Harbor view
Shared beach access – Beachfront
Kitchen
Fast wifi – 124 Mbps

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Rated 4.92 out of 5 from 26 reviews.

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Cayo Costa, Florida, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

We are located on the sugar sand shores at the southeast spur of Cayo Costa Island across the channel from North Captiva. You may be only one of a handful of people on this remote island at any given time!

Meet your host

Superhost
544 reviews
4.88 out of 5 average rating
8 years of hosting
My work: The Shoesmith, Willimantic, CT
Speaks English
I own “The Shoe Smith LLC” in Willimantic Ct. My wife Karen is a retired Orthodontist formally in Mansfield Ct. We recently moved to Cayo Costa Florida we’re we live on the island and operate “Cayo Costa Paradise Found “ and “KC by the sea”, Both are located on the stunning and beautiful private island! We looking forward to your visit so book now! Thank you everyone for making us Super hosts again this year! John & Karen

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Host details

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Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
6 guests maximum
Safety & property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
May encounter potentially dangerous animal
Carbon monoxide alarm