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Seawatch -the Finest Beach Front Home on North Captiva Island

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Last updated: 05/13/2013
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  • Minimum stay:7 nights
  • Internet:Yes
  • Pets allowed:Yes
  • Wheel chair accessible:No

SEAWATCH ADVANTAGES
-NEWLY CONSTRUCTED (2007) BEACH FRONT HOME WITH EXPANSIVE BEACH/BAY VIEW
-SEPARATE MASTER SUITES UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS
-EXTRA LONG DEEP WATER BOATING/FISHING DOCK WITH DOCK SLIPS
-COMPETITIVE PRICING COMPARED TO OTHER NORTH CAPTIVA BEACH FRONT HOUSES
-PRIVATE CLUB MEMBERSHIP WITH CLUBHOUSE, HEATED POOL, 3 RESTAURANTS, TENNIS COURTS, AND GULF OF MEXICO PAVILION, LAKE ETC.
-COMPLEMENTARY KAYAKS WITH DEPOSIT
-COCONUT PALM GROVE WITH PICNIC AREA

Seawatch is a brand new beach front home rebuilt in July 2007. It is ideal for couples and large, extended, or multiple families. The 4000 sq ft. home sleeps 10-12, and is one of only 2 N.Captiva homes with 4 or more bedrooms. It also has the only available deep water dock, included with the rental, as well as full access to the Safety Harbor Club. This membership gives renters access to a heated community pool, 3 restaurants, tennis courts, library, clubhouse, and miles of beach.

The 4 bedroom 2.5 bathroom home is fully equipped with: full linen and cleaning service, a full service upscale kitchen with all new appliances (glass stovetop, microwave, large refrigerator, dishwasher, washer/dryer), reverse osmosis drinking water from the kitchen, ample dining service, utensils, 2 televisions, CD players, port-a-crib, high chair, beach chairs, outdoors shower, fishing poles (please bring your own reels), radio, library, beach chairs and towels, tropical shaded picnic area, large bedrooms and baths & decks on separate floors for full privacy. It has 6 porches for excellent views: 1 large bay side ground level screened in porch, 1 large tropically landscaped ground level screen porch, 1 top floor large bay side screened in porch, plus 2 bay side and 1 large garden side sun deck. The private 4 mile long white sand beach has a 112' long deep water fishing/boating deck. The house is also very close to the wildlife sanctuary for hiking, shelling, or photography. Included in the rental are 2 kayaks and a golf cart. Bikes are available for rent from the Safety Harbor Club. A second golf cart is available for an additional $300.

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Keywords: Beachfront House

Property Type

      • House

      Accommodation Type

          • Vacation Rental

          Meals

              • Guests Provide Their Own Meals

              Suitability

              • Non Smoking Only
              • Children Welcome
              • Pets Considered

              Bedrooms

              • 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12, Beds for 10-12
              • Bedroom 2
              • 2 twin/ single
              • Bedroom 1
              • 1 king, 1 queen
              • Bedroom 4
              • 1 king
              • Bedroom 3
              • 2 twin/ single
              • Details:

                King size beds (2), Queen size Beds (1), Twin or Single Beds (4), Baby Cribs (1), Air Mattresses (2)...morecollapse

              Bathrooms

              • 2.0 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathrooms
              • Bathroom 1
              • Bathroom 2

              Kitchen & Dining

              • Kitchen
              • Cooking Utensils
              • Dishwasher
              • Refrigerator
              • Microwave

              Amenities

              • Parking:

                Park your car at the marina and take the water taxi directly to the dock at Seawatch. Or take your own boat and dock it at Seawatch....morecollapse

              • Garage
              • Air Conditioning
              • Linens Provided
              • Towels Provided
              • Washing Machine
              • Clothes Dryer
              • Parking Off Street
              • Living Room seats 12

              Other Amenities

                  • Details:

                    Private club membership (3 restaurants, tennis courts, clubhouse, additional wet slips, pool, observation deck), private deep water fishing/boating dock, chartered fishing, golf cart, sightseeing, private gulf beach, sea kayaks...morecollapse

                  Entertainment

                  • Video Library
                  • DVD Player
                  • VCR
                  • Stereo
                  • CD Player

                  Communications

                  • Telephone
                  • Wireless Internet
                  • Internet

                  Pool & Spa

                  • Communal Pool
                  • Heated Pool

                  Outdoor Features

                  • Water Sports Gear:

                    Lifejackets, beach chairs, beach toys, and rods and reels and some basic lures....morecollapse

                  • Kayak / Canoe:

                    2 kayaks...morecollapse

                  • Outdoor Grill
                  • Porch / Veranda
                  • Deck / Patio
                  • Lanai / Gazebo
                  • Lawn / Garden
                  • Balcony

                  Theme

                  • Romantic
                  • Family
                  • Away From It All

                  Location & View

                  • Car Not Necessary
                  • Beachfront
                  • Oceanfront

                  Activities

                  • Marina
                  • Golf
                  • Tennis
                  • Swimming
                  • Kayaking
                  • Snorkeling/Diving
                  • Shopping
                  • Fishing
                  • Shelling
                  • Bird Watching
                  • Beachcombing
                  • Sight Seeing
                  • Boating
                  • Walking
                  • Restaurants
                  • Wildlife Viewing
                  • Hiking

                  Other Activities

                      • Details:

                        North Captiva Island is an island in Lee County in Southwest Florida, located just offshore in the Gulf of Mexico. It lies just north of Captiva Island, separated by a channel called Redfish Pass which was created in a 1921 hurricane. It lies just south of Cayo Costa Island, separated by Captiva Pass. Like Captiva and Sanibel Islands, North Captiva is a barrier island to Pine Island (to the east of Captiva and north of Sanibel), and is very narrow. There is no automobile access to the island and electric golf carts are the primary means of transport. Development of the island began in the 1960s, but was slow due to the absence of electric service and the difficulty on transporting building materials to the island. Commercial electric and phone service was established in the mid 1980s. The island now has about 300 homes built and 300 vacant lots, or about halfway to build out. About half of the island is owned by the State of Florida and is part of a State Park. All other areas are privately owned including the roads. Since the island can be accessed by boat or small plane only, a regular passenger ferry service runs from Pine Island Marina (the 'Island Girl' charter service) at two hour intervals - serving both tourists and locals who own neither boats or airplanes. There is also a barging service that transports materials to and garbage from the island. The island was damaged in August 2004 when the eastern eyewall of Hurricane Charley struck North Captiva, immediately before hitting Charlotte Harbor to the north-northeast. The island was literally cut in two by the storm surge. Although it took several years, the island has mostly recovered from the hurricane damage and new construction is ongoing. Getting Here: North Captiva Island is about six miles from the mainland connection on Pine Island . The trip from Southwest Regional Airport in Fort Myers takes about an hour. Taxi service is available at a fare generally less expensive than a rental car. We recommend Pine Island Taxi. (239) 283-7777 You then take a water taxi from Pine Island - Island Girl Charters (239) 633-8142 - and after a scenic journey through the waters of Pine Island Sound where dolphins may be sighted and pelicans are in abundance you will arrive at home in North Captiva. ...morecollapse

                       

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                      • Gorgeous location on beach, large home, nice outdoor areas

                        Gorgeous location on beach, large home, nice outdoor areas

                        • Guest Sara S.
                        • Date of stay 04/06/13
                        • Review Submitted 04/25/13
                        We stayed at Seawatch in Spring 2013. We have stayed on N. Captiva Island before, and this is the first time we choose a location on the water. The location is certainly the beauty of this house. The beach is large and sandy, with lots of shells, and a nice big dock. We took the Island Girl water taxi right to the Seawatch dock, which was so easy, especially when you are bringing a week's worth of food in coolers, plus luggage, etc. We also enjoyed the Safety Harbor Club pool and beach. Swimming was fine right in front of Seawatch, however watch for strong currents depending on the tides. Also loved the 2 sea kayaks at Seawatch, we took them to Costa Cayo nearby and saw dolphins, rays, sea turtles from the kayaks. Jeffrey, the owner, was responsive to e-mails and easy to reach by phone. We had a problem with the golf carts - neither was working - and Jeffrey promised they'd be repaired quickly. For a couple days, we had no golf cart, which was disappointing. By Tuesday we had a working cart, later that week a brand new cart arrived, which future renters will appreciate. I would recommend that you make sure the second cart is in good repair before paying $275 a week to rent it (Jeffrey refunded our payment for the second cart rental), or just rent one from Safety Harbor Club which you can be sure will be in good shape. Another issue we had was with the master bedroom - the listing says King bed and Queen bed in bedroom 1 - but actually it's a King bed and a dated pullout sofa. Like most any sofa bed, it has a thin mattress and sags under adult weight. It was OK for kids, but would probably not be acceptable for an adult couple. The worst part was we saw many big cockroaches in baths and kitchen. While I understand it is a tropical climate, this was not our first stay on Captiva but it is our first time noticing roaches. I notified the owner of this problem. The listing states "library" - there's a small collection of odd books and many VHS tapes, a few DVDs. Some furnishings are a bit tired and the media center is falling apart and listing to the left. The stair railings are wobbly. The dryer timer is broken - you have to remember to turn it off yourself as it will not automatically turn off - don't forget to do this, or risk a fire. There are only 2 wine glasses in the kitchen. Overall, it was attractively priced and the location was gorgeous, but "Finest Beach Home" is overstated. You get what you pay for, and the beach is wonderful!

                        Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

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                      • Everything was tip-top!

                        Everything was tip-top!

                        • Guest David R.
                        • Date of stay 09/01/12
                        • Review Submitted 09/21/12
                        We had a fabulous time this past week at Seawatch. Everything was tip-top! It was great to get away to relax and the only decision you have to make is what to have for dinner and where to watch the sunset. You will definitely be hearing from us in the future when we can escape back down to North Captiva.

                        Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.

                        Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/3

                      • Wow, what a time we had!

                        Wow, what a time we had!

                        • Guest Steve Woods
                        • Date of stay 06/02/12
                        • Review Submitted 09/13/12
                        Our grand kids never stopped fishing, shelling, crabbing, and just beach combing for the entire week. They had the time of their lives. As for the adults, we really enjoyed the entire experience. Peace and tranquility as well as the all the benefits of the infrastructure of North Captiva Island. I especially thought that watching the sun come up over the waters of the bay every morning, was nothing short of spectacular. What a wonderful and moving way to begin your day. We will definitely consider "Seawatch" for our future vacation plans!

                        Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

                        Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1

                      • The advertisement of the property accurately reflected the property and its amenities.

                        The advertisement of the property accurately reflected the property and its amenities.

                        • Guest Shirley
                        • Date of stay 06/23/12
                        • Review Submitted 07/01/12
                        The Seawatch house was everything I hoped it would be and more. It was perfect for our family of 10. The house was spacious, well-equiped, and was a perfect distance from the beach, fishing, and the mainland. The owner was very patient and helpful answering my many questions in preparation for our trip (I called him several times). Bob's Island, a combination of golf cart rental, restaurant, and bait store, was a necessity, and the people there were wonderful. The only thing I would like to change about our vacation at Seawatch next year is that I will plan for two weeks rather than one!

                        Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.

                        Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 3/3

                      • Great vacation!

                        Great vacation!

                        • Guest Mike
                        • Date of stay 02/18/12
                        • Review Submitted 03/14/12
                        A wonderful place to spend a relaxing week. Even my 4 children loved the house and island. Everything was terrific and we will be back. Jeff, the owner, was responsive and made the experience easy and had all the amenities ready for us to enjoy. Fishing ( right from the dock ) was incredible and the wild life beautiful. Thanks again, Jeff for a fantastic vacation!

                        Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

                        Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 3/3

                      • A Real Vacation

                        A Real Vacation

                        • Guest browneyedgirl
                        • Date of stay 11/05/11
                        • Review Submitted 03/05/12
                        We have never taken a vacation this wonderful! This huge house has everything you could want or need. The gorgeous views from the minute we walked in, we were in AWE...The turquoise water, the marine life you can see everything right from the fishing dock. We went home totally rejuvenated. We will be looking forward to our return to SEA WATCH next year.

                        Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children.

                        Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/4

                      • So Beautiful

                        So Beautiful

                        • Guest GINA
                        • Date of stay 10/08/11
                        • Review Submitted 02/28/12
                        My family stayed at Sea Watch last Fall, We had the best time. Seawatch is such a modern home with wall to wall luxury. So peaceful too. We could see the ocean from every room it was wonderful.

                        Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children.

                        Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/2

                      • Such Beauty Everywhere!

                        Such Beauty Everywhere!

                        • Guest joey
                        • Date of stay 10/22/11
                        • Review Submitted 02/21/12
                        As soon as we arrived at SeaWatch I was in Awe of the beauty all around us. Not only outdoors but the house was amazing. I have rented other homes on the Beach, but nothing holds even a candle to this home. We could see the ocean from anywhere in the house! The house was extremely clean and well kept. My family and I agree that this vacation at SeaWatch goes down as the best vacation ever!

                        Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, people with disabilities, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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                      • A little piece of heaven for a week!

                        A little piece of heaven for a week!

                        • Guest browneyedgirl
                        • Date of stay 02/12/12
                        • Review Submitted 02/21/12
                        We loved every minute of our time here at SEAWATCH. My husband and I spent valentines week on the Island. We noticed a lot of the other homes didn't offer the privacy and unobstructed views that SeaWatch offers. This house and the amenities made for a perfect romantic vacation. We can't wait to go back.

                        Recommended for: Tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

                        Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/4

                      • Absolutely Breath Taking

                        Absolutely Breath Taking

                        • Guest Joe
                        • Date of stay 01/07/12
                        • Review Submitted 02/10/12
                        10 I stayed at Seawatch in January of this year and it was absolutely amazing. One of the best vacations I have ever had. It was the first time in many years that I had a chance to actually fully relax and let go of all the hecticness that is involved with day to day activities. I actually got to sit back and take in all that life really does have to offer. The closeness to nature I felt was second to none. On first arrival I was blessed to watch a pair of dolphins swim about 30 feet from the dock. Walking the beaches without a crowd was such a treat and after exploring the island a bit and seeing the other houses I was sure that I had made the right choice by staying at Seawatch.

                        Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

                        Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/4

                       
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                        Seawatch is located at 155 Kingfisher Dr between Mourning Dove Dr and Gold Finch Dr. Using Google Maps Satellite image the house is 7 houses up along the beach from N Airstrip Drive and is the house w

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                      Owner info

                      Year Purchased: 1994

                      About the owner: I grew up on the shores of Nassau Point in Eastern Long Island, and from a very young age developed a love for the sea. When I first came to North Captiva Island in 1984 and I fell in love with the natural beauty, the bird life, sea life, and amazing hiking and fishing adventures. In 1985, I returned and bought a beach front lot that had amazingly similar qualities to our childhood beach-front home on Long Island. My wife and I spent approximately 5 years developing the house plans, along with the requirements and procedures for the home and dock. The house, palm grove, and dock were completed in 1995, and we named the house Seawatch because of the beautiful views of the beach and bay, along with the marine life (i.e. Porpoises) that attracted numerous species of bird to the schools of fish. This was to be our retirement home, but circumstances have created opportunities for guests to share in this wonderful experience.

                      Why the Owner Chose North Captiva Island:
                      Due to its natural beauty: Dolphins, huge variety of fish, numerous species of sea bird, white sand beaches, protected shoreline, and superb views.

                      The Unique Benefits at this House:
                      Seawatch is a brand new beach front home rebuilt in July 2007. It has the only available deep water dock, included with the rental, as well as full access to the Safety Harbor Club. This membership gives renters access to a heated community pool, 3 restaurants, tennis courts, clubhouse including big screen tv, lending library, games and miles of beach. Seawatch amenities include 2 central heating and air conditioners, a gourmet kitchen with service for 10, 2 televisions, CD players, wireless internet, high chair, playpen, numerous chairs for lounging on the decks and porches, beach towels, beach chairs, finely crafted leather furniture in living room, all new linens, towels, sheets, beds [very comfortable], and a lending library through the Safety Harbor Club. The home is on a wide private white powder sand beach,with a deep water fishing and boating dock. It has 6 porches for excellent views. The house is also very close to the wildlife sanctuary for hiking, shelling, or photography. Included in the rental are 2 kayaks, and a golf cart.


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                      4 Bedroom / 2.5 Bathroom
                      Sleeps 12


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