North Captiva, FL Offers a Luxury Island Retreat
Luxurious Resort Accommodations Just Off South Florida's Gulf Coast
Sep 4, 2008
North Captiva's Island Club Resort offers luxurious beach front rentals to families, couples and retirees who are looking for a luxury island retreat just three miles off south Florida's gulf coast. Vacationers can select from an array of properties on the island, which is sure to offer a unique luxury vacation experience.
About North Captiva Island
North Captiva Island is like few others. This luxury island resort is secluded and the rental properties border a 700-square acre state preserve. North Captiva has five miles of pristine shell-strewn beaches and multi-milllion-dollar homes available for rental year-round.
North Captiva Island is only accessible by boat or by small aircraft. Creating a quiet serenity is the fact that there are no cars on the island either, as vacationers travel by golf cart and bicycle on the small Florida island.
North Captiva is home to million-dollar properties that are available for rental. Many of the homes on the island are part of a cooperative, known as the North Captiva Island Club Resort.
Vacationers are treated to a vast array of amenities on the island, thanks to the well-appointed rental properties. And for added convenience, Publix supermarkets accept phone orders from North Captiva Island visitors, who can arrange for delivery to the island and even directly to the refrigerator.
There are also a few businesses located on the small gulf coast island. Mango's Grocery and Deli is available to visitors. Mango's can also assist visitors in arranging grocery delivery for visitors to North Captiva's vacation properties.
There are two restaurants on North Captiva, including the upscale Boat House Restaurant, which is available to Island Club Resort guests. Guests can dine in, visit the restaurant's full bar, or arrange for private catering service. Mango's at North Captiva offers a more informal dining experience for lunch and dinner, in addition to providing service to the resort's patio and pool bar.
Arriving on North Captiva
Visitors can travel to North Captiva by boat or by small aircraft. Boaters who wish to use their own craft to travel to North Captiva can launch from Pineland Marina, located at 13921 Waterfront Drive in Pineland, Pine Island.
A small ferry operated by Island Girl Charters also travels to North Captiva Island daily, every other hour from 7:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. Reservations are recommended. To make reservations for an upcoming trip to North Captiva Island, call 239-633-8142.
Airport shuttle service is also available to vacationers who are planning a stay on North Captiva. Pine Island Taxi operates a small aircraft shuttle service to the island. Reservations can be made by calling 888-777-9653.
To learn more about North Captiva Island Club Resort or to make arrangements for an upcoming visit to this Florida island, visit the North Captiva website or call 800-576-7343.
Other Luxury Resorts on Captiva and Sanibel Islands
Readers who found this article interesting may also like to read about Luxury Resorts on Captiva Island, FLA, along with Luxury Resorts on Sanibel Island. Also check out Suite101's article on the Sundial Beach and Golf Resort, located a short distance away from North Captiva on Sanibel Island.
