TARPON COVE - Coastal island home on a golf cart only private island

Fall 2025 Update!
Thank you for your interest in Tarpon Cove.

We’re happy to report that the island is recovering really well and coming back to life.

Our repairs are finished and we are happy and excited to see new and familiar faces come and visit Tarpon Cove! Book your next vacation now!

Thank you,
Andrey & Lana Gera
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Lana 440-308-7813 / Andrey: 216-570-7269

Come and stay at Tarpon Cove and experience true paradise living in a luxury 2 bedrooms 2.5 bath home located on North Captiva Island!!

(1) 4 person Golf Cart Included

BEDROOMS
Make yourself at home at Tarpon Cove with two bedrooms located on the first floor. The master bedroom has a king-size bed with a memory foam mattress. The spare bedroom has two queen size beds. Both bedrooms have access to a screened-in deck overlooking beautiful palm trees, one street off of Pine Island Sound, a perfect spot to enjoy the sunrise each morning.

UPSTAIRS LIVING / KITCHEN AREA
Walk upstairs to a bright, spacious living room, dining room and open kitchen with the view of palm treetops and the Gulf of Mexico in the horizon. This open floor plan allows for 6 adults (8 including kids) to sleep, eat and play comfortably. The beautiful granite-top kitchen comes fully stocked for all of your cooking needs including pots, pans, cutlery, and tableware. After grabbing your coffee, walk out onto the top deck right off of the kitchen and enjoy watching those passing by, listen to the birds singing and the rustling of the trees.

Tarpon Cove comes fully stocked with your beach living needs. With beach towels, beach chairs, umbrellas, and toys and games for kids, this home makes it fun for everyone!

AMENITIES/ATTRACTIONS
Since you 'have to' take a boat ride (we know you are protesting), you will also be able to experience wildlife and nature at it's finest. From dolphin watching on the north end of the island (Dolphin Beach) to nature walks in the preserve and untouched natural beaches on the Gulf of Mexico, to never forgetting sunsets, this tropical paradise makes for a perfect relaxing getaway. Tarpon Cove is located on the north end of the island, (the quiet side). A quick ride by golf cart or bicycle allows for quick access to the beaches at various spots on the island, the two pools at North Captiva Island Club, (membership included with your stay which allows use of kayaks and bikes) or the 3 restaurants on the island if you just don't feel like cooking!

Take a walk to Tarpon Cove's private dock where you can peacefully fish in the incredibly fish-filled water of Pine Island Sound or use it to launch the kayak in the water which is included with your stay.

LOCATION
Tarpon Cove is available for rent throughout the year. This remote location of North Captiva Island is accessible only by ferry or private boat. Booking a ferry is simple & easy and we are here to help! This private island community is just 3 miles offshore, part of the Lee Island Coast barrier island chain in South West Florida. The nearest airport to fly into would be in Fort Myers, FL (RSW). Here, you won't find any cars, any crowds, any paved roads or even grocery stores. Those with smaller children, you don't even need your car seats. Just hop on the golf cart with your kiddos and GO!

North Captiva Island offers a combination of that small-town feel with paradise to give you that perfect beach vacation!


THREE STEPS TO ARRIVE ON NORTH CAPTIVA ISLAND

TRAVEL TO NORTH CAPTIVA:
STEP 1:
Travel to North Captiva should begin with checking on great flights to one of the major international airports nearby. SW Florida International (RSW) is a quiet and convenient airport to traverse. Mostly on One level and very easy to access the parking areas, navigating it is truly a pleasure.

Tampa (TPA), Sarasota (SRQ ), and Fort Lauderdale (FLL) are a good distance away to the North or East, but airfare deals often make it rewarding to travel up to 2 hours by car down to Pine Island.

BY CAR
STEP 2:
From the South or North of I-75
To Pineland Marina: Island Girl Charters
From I-75 (exit 143) or US 41, head west on Pine Island Rd. (State Road 78), then take a right on Stringfellow Rd. (State Road 767) in Pine Island Center. Three miles down, take a left on Pineland Road. This will turn into Waterfront Drive and you'll see the Marina on the left, nestled on the shores of Pine Island Sound.

*Important Information: When driving or taking the airport shuttle from Ft Myers International (RSW), allow approximately 2 hour drive time to Pineland Marina.

If you are Grocery Shopping, please account for an additional 45 minutes and make sure you arrive at the Welcome Centers or Marinas at least 30 minutes before your scheduled water taxi departure. (Each ferry will specify how early to arrive)

**Normal ferry operating hours are 9 am - 5 pm. Anything booked after 5 pm can have an 'after-hours' surcharge along with higher rates**

**Checking in after 5:30 pm has a $125 late check-in fee**

BY AIRPORT SHUTTLE
Bringing you to Pine Island's Marinas: Rates are approximately $60 one-way and require a reservation by calling:

Pine Island Taxi (239) 283-7777
Sanibel-Captiva Airport Shuttle (800) 833-4473

BY UBER
Uber drivers can pick you up at either major airport RSW or PGD. The drive time is about the same as the taxi company, but you may have more wait time if your driver is not at the airport waiting for you to arrive. Finding an Uber driver from the airport will be easier than to the airport as Pine Island is a smaller town.

SCHEDULE FERRY TO NORTH CAPTIVA ISLAND
STEP 3:

3 Main Ferries:
Island Girl Charters
North Captiva Island Club Ferry
Boats & Fun

Island Girl Charters at Pineland Marina
www.islandgirlcharters.com
(239) 633-8142

ADDRESS FOR GPS:
13921 Waterfront Drive Bokeelia,FL 33922

Scheduled Ferry to North Captiva stops at:

-Safety Harbor Club
-Barnacle's (Where we pick you up)
-Cabbage Key (call for availability)

Call for Reservations on a Scheduled Trip, Private Taxi, or Sightseeing Excursion (Dolphin Watching)

NORTH CAPTIVA ISLAND CLUB FERRY:
www.northcaptiva.com

BOATS & FUN:
www.boatsandfun.com

* Seasonally, boat times subject to change, please contact the ferry company for reservations and off-season scheduled times. Additional boat times are available in peak season at scheduled boat rates, private and later evening boats are available at an extra cost. ALL Ferry Boat times Require a Reservation and Parking Fee (if parking is needed).

*Important Note about all ferries and water taxi arrangements: Please allow time for grocery stops well in advance of your scheduled water taxi ride. All of the Captains serving North Captiva Island provide us a truly wonderful gateway to the island, we appreciate their continued excellent service.

PRIVATE CAPTAINS-WATER TAXI'S:

Captain Matias Barbero
(800) 991-3259 and (239) 472-3230
-Personal water taxi, scheduled to your exact arrival/departure needs. Call to Reserve.
-Boat Rentals, Guides, ExcursionS
-Bike Rentals, Kayak Rentals, Paddle Board Rentals

Please make sure you make reservations with the Ferry/Captain of your choice well in advance of your arrival day.

BY YOUR OWN PRIVATE BOAT OR RENTED BOAT:

Safety Harbor lies South of Boca Grande and Useppa Island off of the Intra-coastal Waterway starting at Marker # 52. Set your compass bearings to 195 degrees from the Marker and it will take you right to "The Fish House." Enter Safety Harbor around the Peninsula and follow the Markers to Hidden Cove. Meet us at the Docks and you'll be "on island time."

If bringing your boat on a trailer, contact Pineland Marina, Pineland FL (239) 283-3593
for Parking fees, Launch fees, and temporary dockage fees information.

SERVICES
Since you will be dealing directly with us, the owners, we offer a personal touch for an additional fee.

-GROCERY SERVICE
You shop your groceries on Instacart, and we take care of the delivery to the island so it can be at the house when you arrive! The cost is 35% of the grocery total

Come and stay at Tarpon Cove to experience the most beautiful, secluded island in Florida!

*A separate $750 damage deposit is required. This is separate from the insurance policy.*

**It is a requirement for an additional cart to be rented for guest occupancy over 4 people. In the event occupancy is 5 people, it will be determined on a case-by-case basis if an additional cart is needed. Golf cart maximum occupancy is 4 people.**

***All rates are subject to change. All current terms/policies/rates are listed in the rental agreement.
All rates for shuttles, ferries, services, etc should be verified by contacting the associated company. We are not responsible for rate changes with other companies.