The village of Upper Captiva sits on the northern tip of North Captiva Island, a secluded tropical island in Southwest Florida. This bridgeless island is unique among the sandy coastal barrier islands of Florida. North Captiva Island is surrounded by the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico and Pine Island Sound, about six miles off the mainland of Florida. Boca Grande lies to the north and Captiva and Sanibel lie to the south. This tropical island is one pearl in the necklace of "outer islands" embracing Pine Island Sound. Access is only by boat or private airplane. No cars! No crowds! This has assured that the island remains unspoiled and unhurried. Its sandy beaches are decorated with an endless supply of driftwood and seashells surpassing that of the legendary Sanibel/Captiva beaches. Upper Captiva is a truly unique combination of comfort and luxury in an idyllic tropical paradise. This traditional, Florida-style island cottage was completed in 2001 and is situated less than 200 yards down a private path to the sugar sand beach on the Gulf of Mexico. This is one of the few newer island houses with only one elevated, single-level, floor plan providing ease of access and family-friendly living. It is designed to provide the utmost comfort while capturing the scenic beauty around it. The relaxing and stylish interior retreat has a spacious private master suite with study/sitting area and master bath, along with two additional bedrooms in a split floor plan, and a second large bath. A convenient utility room with washer and dryer adjoins the kitchen. High ceilings and light "beach colors" enhance the feeling of open spaces. The house is centered around a great room concept with windows and doors on all sides opening the house to the outdoors. The kitchen is equipped with modern appliances and flanked by glossy white cabinetry with Corian counters. The dining area opens to the screened porch, kitchen and living area. A bar divides the kitchen from the living area with additional seating. This house is fully furnished, including linens, kitchenware, and all appliances. This house has been designed with both indoor and outdoor dining areas. Relax in the comfort of modern climate control or open the windows for cross ventilation and natural ocean breezes.Tile floors throughout the house give it a cool, casual ambiance. Relax in a hammock or lounge around the pool surrounded by palm trees and tropical vegetation.