Just 50 yards from Gulf of Mexico shore !
Location: North Captiva Island, Florida South West, Florida, USA (25 miles from Fort Myers)
Accommodations: Luxury Beach Home, 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
20% DISCOUNT : "Lovebirds Special" (Rentals for only 2 guests) OR "Last Minute Special" (Bookings Less Than 30 Days in Advance)
THE HOME (Featured in "Salt Life" Magazine)... Exotic and lavish furnishings from faraway places await you at this professionally-decorated and landscaped luxury home located just 50 yds. from the beach. Pamper yourself with the finest amenities in this 4000 square foot (2500 under air), four bedroom dream beach house spread out over five levels. You can indulge yourself in countless luxury appointments such as the finest goose down comforters, plush monogrammed terrycloth bathrobes, dreamy bedroom settings, a fully-equipped gourmet kitchen by Kraftmaid with Jenn-Air cooktop and Nespresso espresso/cappuccino maker, and a deluxe hydromassage hot tub by Hot Spring on the screened Master Bedroom deck.
Bathed in warm natural earth tones, the recurrent theme is one of a distant island get-away, featuring an array of exotic materials such as bamboo, teak, and natural fibers complemented by a selection of tasteful antiques. The main living area has a 15 foot high cathedral ceiling with bamboo lattice designed to simulate a tiki hut, complete with its own bar, sofas with top grain imported Italian leather, Persian rug, 19th century accent pieces and home theater/entertainment center.
The views and spectacular sunsets will remain with you forever: in fact, the Crow's Nest rooftop patio, at a height of nearly 40 feet above ground level, offers 360 degree views encompassing the Gulf of Mexico, Captiva Pass, the Bay, and the State Land Preserve. Due to the special upside down design of the home, the bedroom level is lower down and the living levels are higher up, thereby affording great views from the areas where you spend the most time. There are also decks on four levels (two of which are screened) and wrap-around porches.
The latest electronic and entertainment features add to your enjoyment, including four TVs, a DirecTV satellite dish, a Sony home theater system, DVD/ VCR players, and a vast VHS video/board games library.
Included in "The Compass Rose" house rental package is unlimited free access to all of the facilities at a private Club, which includes 2 swimming pools (Olympic size heated and cooled + lap size heated) and a jacuzzi. The brick paved pool area is over 14,000 square feet, with over 80 chaise lounges, plus a Spa facility with steam room, sauna, air conditioned changing rooms and lockers. For the active type, the private Club also has two lighted Har-Tru tennis courts, a fitness room, basketball court, and sand volleyball court. You can then relax with your favorite cocktail at Hidden Cove Pool Bar, where a pool side lunch is also available.
Kayaks, paddle boat and fishing gear rentals are available at the private Club. For those guests who like to explore the island, there are 20 miles of bike paths, exclusive of the State Preserve areas. We have bikes/helmets at the house for the exclusive use of guests at "The Compass Rose". There are also four restaurants on the island: The Boat House, Mango's Island Grill, Barnacle Phil's, and the Safety Harbor Pool Restaurant.
The house rental also includes all linens and towels (house + beach), beach umbrellas, consumables such as toilet paper and cleaning supplies, and clean-up after departure. We will rent only to family groups, couples, and responsible adults over the age of 25. All members of the rental group must be min. 10 years of age. Inquiries from student groups not accepted. NO SMOKING and NO PETS.
THE ISLAND... North Captiva Island is Florida’s best-kept secret: only four miles long and half a mile wide, North Captiva is a Caribbean-style barrier island accessible only by a 20-minute boat ride. There are NO CARS and NO PAVED ROADS (transportation is only by electric golf cart on sand roads !). Nearby Captiva Island and Sanibel Island were once just like North Captiva until bridges brought traffic and hordes of tourists to their shores.
One word describes North Captiva Island best: NATURE! On our pristine white beaches, you will find all kinds of rare and exotic SEASHELLS. We also offer world-class SPORTFISHING for tarpon, snook, and redfish. A large part of the island is a 700-acre STATE LAND PRESERVE for the protection of endangered wildlife: migratory and nesting birds include osprey, herons, egrets, and pelicans. Manatees and dolphins are regular sights from our shores!
TRANSPORTATION to and from the island is via regularly-scheduled water taxi. From Fort Myers Airport, a private shuttle service is available to bring you grocery shopping and to deliver you to the water taxi. Once on the island, you will be greeted and brought to the house. Porters will assist you with luggage and groceries.
CAUTION!: All rentals are not what they seem to be! As you look over numerous property rentals, you will no doubt see many pretty pictures. But what you do not see is the condition in which the properties are kept. We have personally seen, and stayed, in a number of properties which looked great on the Internet, but where the paint was peeling, the decks were rotting, the mattresses were sagging and the property was simply not being kept in good condition. We give you our assurance that this will never be your experience at “The Compass Rose”: this is our personal “home away from home” and we continually maintain/take care of it as if we lived there all year long. So you can rest assured that there will be no surprises and that “what you see is what you get!”
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Private Hot Tub: Located on Screened Bedroom Deck
- Shared Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Gourmet kitchen by Kraft-Maid with Jenn-Air cooktop
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Beach View: Located just 50 yards from the Gulf of Mexico
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- We will rent only to family groups, couples, and responsible adults over the age of 25, All members of the rental group must be min, 10 years of age, Inquiries from student groups not accepted, NO SMOKING & NO PETS
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Not Suitable for Children: Minimum age 10 years
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Minimum age 25 years
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Boating
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
High Season ... $4990/week (Christmas/New-Year's + March/April)
Shoulder Season ... $3990/week (February + Thanksgiving)
Summer Season ... $3490/week (June/July/August)
Low Season ... $2590/week (Jan/May/Sept/Oct/Nov/Dec)
SPECIAL DISCOUNT for ONE of the following:
"LOVEBIRDS SPECIAL": RENTALS FOR ONLY 2 GUESTS, OR
"LAST MINUTE SPECIAL": BOOKINGS LESS THAN 30 DAYS IN ADVANCE.
Minimum Rental : 5 Nights
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2003
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- Living Room
- View of 2nd Floor from Kitchen
- Living Room with Entertainment Center
- Dining Room
- Tiki Bar on Living Room Level
- Gourmet Kitchen
- Master Bedroom
- "Palm Frond" Bedroom with bed by Tommy Bahama
- Bedroom #3 with Twin Beds
- Sitting Room (Bedroom #4)
- Screened Bedroom Deck with Hydromassage Hot Tub
- View from Mezzanine
- View from Living Room Deck
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #23824
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