Summary:
Manatee Haven Beach House is located on the exclusive barrier island of North Captiva Island, Manatee Haven is an upscale, non-smoking,  beach-view home that offers four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms with an elevator to all three levels. It is professionally decorated, has a swimming pool and hot tub located under a 3,200 sq. foot private screened-in pool deck that includes a full outdoor kitchen.

The Space:
Our home offers every amenity for our guests, including paid access to the private North Captiva Island Club facilities and a private beach access just 500 feet away.  Your rental includes two golf carts.  As of 2022 we are no longer allowing pets at our home.

GROUND LEVEL
You'll think you walked into heaven as you enter Manatee Haven.  The lower level pool deck is where most spend their time when not out at the beach or hiking the island.  This level is fully screened in and features a 15' x 33' heated pool that is one of the largest on the island, a large hot tub, a full outdoor kitchen (includes 36" gas grill, sink, refrigerated drawers and ice machine), two dining areas, a 52" television, a Sons speaker, a large outdoor shower, and a fish cleaning sink.  There is a half bath inside the garage.  Swim laps, play pool games of basketball, volleyball, or just sit and relax in the spa.

BEDROOM LEVEL
The first level of Manatee Haven has four bedrooms with 5 beds (two kings, one queen and two twin beds). Each of the bedrooms is fully tiled and beautifully appointed with island themes.  The bedroom level includes a full ensuite master bath, and a shared full bathroom in the hallway. There is also a private screened lanai connected to the master bedroom that overlooks the pool area.  A laundry closet with large washer and dryer is also located on this level.

LIVING LEVEL
The second floor has a fully-equipped kitchen with granite countertops and a bar for an enjoyable breakfast or light lunch. Appliances are refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher and range.  We have all small-wares you'll need from coffee maker and blender to waffle and ice cream makers.  You'll have plenty of room to relax and great conversation or watch television from our Natuzzi leather sectional.  The dining area is off the kitchen and has large farmhouse table with seating for 8.  There is also full bath with shower on this level.  A 275 square foot lanai is just off the great room through the stunning glass sliders and faces the Gulf where you can take pleasure in the view and relax with the Gulf breezes. The lanai features a dining table for 6 along with a small sofa and chairs for enjoying the ocean breeze.

OBSERVATION DECK
From the screened lanai there is a spiral staircase that leads to an observation deck, 49 feet above ground, with a grand 360-degree view of North Captiva Island, the Gulf, bay and surrounding islands. A telescope is available to view the night sky.  The views are breathtaking.  Our observation deck may be the highest on the island.

ENTERTAINMENT
We offer a full game closet with a multitude of board and card games.  We keep many books.  We have a DVD collection with over 700+ DVD's, stored in eleven 3-ring binders in the living room.  The living room has a 55" SmartTV with Soundbar.  All bedrooms have televisions and the pool deck also has a television.   We have Sonos speakers throughout the house so you can easily stream your favorite music.   Streaming services are available on all televisions in the house and include Hulu Live, Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, Amazon Prime.  Additionally there is access to our iTunes Movie collection with another 600+ movies.

The Neighborhood:
North Captiva Island remains one of the few places left where man and nature coexist in complete harmony. North Captiva was separated from Captiva October 25, 1921 when a hurricane carved out Redfish Pass. Hurricane Charlie separated North Captiva temporarily August 13, 2004 but has since been filled back in with sand and new vegetation.

North Captiva Island is located North of Captiva Island and South of Cayo Costa. Part of the Charlotte Harbor barrier island chain, North Captiva is approximately four miles long and one-half mile wide at the widest extent.

Accessibility to this tropical retreat is just 15 minutes by boat from Captiva or Pine Island. In addition, a 2000-foot, privately owned grass airstrip provides landing space for pilots of light aircraft. Known for its pristine white sand beaches, lush tropical vegetation, extraordinary bird watching and shelling, and unbeatable salt-water fishing.

North Captiva is one of Florida’s few places left which survived unscarred the early days of land grabs and bulldozers. In fact, it is one of the few places where the delicate balance between man and nature has gracefully withstood the passage of time.

Today the osprey still wheel overhead, fish teem just offshore in the Sound, gopher tortoises plod across the savannah, and otter sport in the harbor. These days, North Captiva is home to a growing number of residents and visitors, drawn by the vibrancies of her beauty and unspoiled island atmosphere.

Getting Around:
North Captiva Island is only accessible by private plane (for homes that have use of the runway - ours does not) and boat/water taxi. There are two scheduled water taxi services that serve the island. We recommend you use Island Girl Charters to avoid the masses at North Captiva Island Club (NCIC).