Welcome to Paradise!! Secluded NEWER Home - Blue Tortuga

Welcome to Blue Tortuga. Are you in the Caribbean? No, but that is what you will think upon arriving. Due to its unique demographics you can practice social distancing but yet be surrounded by uncrowded white sandy beaches and getting fresh air riding around in the golf cart (no cars on the island) provided with rental. We are located very close to the beach: 1 minute via golf cart or 5 minute walk. This is a spacious newer, built in 2019, 1600 sq ft open floor plan home with raised ceilings and 8 ft doorways. Beautifully furnished with all new furniture and 5 new high def smart tv's. The screened in front porch is a must for relaxing and enjoying the outdoors. There is a brand new in-ground private pool, outdoor kitchen and outdoor bar area. This peaceful and private island with long stretches of secluded beaches is accessed only by boat or small plane into a private airstrip. The island is approximately 4-miles long and a half-mile at its widest. A little more than half of the island is owned by the state of Florida and is managed as a preserve. This geo-park looks much the way it was 400 years ago–untouched by man. It is visited by hundreds of birds, some nesting on the shoreline. Protected birds like Plovers have been spotted nesting in this area. Other birds to be seen are American Bald Eagles, Osprey, Terns, of many varieties, Roseate Spoonbills, Wood Storks, Kingfishers, Black Oystercatchers, Skimmers, Brown Pelican, White Pelican, Great Blue Heron, and many more. You are lured by serenity and privacy amidst extraordinary natural beauty. Spectacular sunrises and sunsets. Secluded beaches you can shell, swim, fish, or just watch the manatees and dolphins play. Lush vegetation invites you to bicycle, walk, or golf car ride along the trails. It is part of the Lee Island Coast barrier island chain in South West Florida. Nearest airport is RSW (Fort Myers, FL). North Captiva Island offers a small town impression with just enough amenities to suite your family needs. There are 4 restaurants on the island from casual to elegant. There are no cars, paved roads, or crowds on this tropical paradise. You will have a private golf cart to get around with. Put your worries behind you in this tropical paradise. Our home is your home. We will provide you with instructions on how to make this vacation go smoothly with help getting your ferry booked to getting your groceries. Come see why we fell in love with this tropical paradise. 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. Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) is now serviced by Allegiant and Frontier airlines, between these two providers, there is now a gateway for direct flights from many more cities and at value to boot. 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 From the South or North of I-75 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 1 hour drive time to The North Captiva to Pineland Marina, or to Four Winds 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 15 minutes before your scheduled water taxi departure. 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 a small amount more wait time if your driver is not at the airport waiting for you to arrive. You can estimate the fare for your trip to the marina with the Uber fare estimator below: UBER Fare Calculator (please use your ferry departure address to calculate) By Scheduled Ferry Island Girl Charters at Pineland Marina (239) 633-8142 ADDRESS FOR GPS: 13921 Waterfront Drive Bokeelia,FL 33922 Scheduled Ferry to North Captiva Stops at: Safety Harbor Club Barnacel Phil's Landing Cabbage Key (call for availability) Servicing North Captiva docks (2 stops) at most scheduled times plus extended services include additional stops at the local Cabbage Key Restaurant or Useppa Island. Call for Reservations on a Scheduled Trip, Private Taxi, or Sightseeing Excursion (Dolphin Watching) * 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). Private Captains, Water-Taxi: 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 Jet Ski Rentals and Tours Bike Rentals, Kayak Rentals, Paddle Board Rentals *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. 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 Rental 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. Other Ferry and Water Taxi Options: Just For Fun Passenger Boat (239)395-1001