Sanibel and Captiva Island Real Estate
Once you have crossed the causeway from Fort Myers into Sanibel Island, you know you have entered one of America’s greatest assets. Bright, crystal blue waters, lush palm trees, sandy white beaches and warm sunshine are sure to greet you when you visit Sanibel and Captiva Islands, two sparkling gems in Southwest Florida’s crown. As exclusive as they are beautiful, the homes for sale in Sanibel and Captiva Islands are complimented by an island lifestyle and an emphasis on preserving home values for generations to come.
Sanibel Island
Sanibel Island, 12 miles long and 5 miles wide, is lined with beaches perfect for escaping the hassles of the modern world. In fact, over 60 percent of Sanibel Island is designated as part of a National Wildlife Preserve that includes the 6,400-acre J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Although nature dominates the landscape of Sanibel Island there is still Old Town Sanibel to provide homebuyers with modern conveniences and attractions in shopping, dining and nightlife. Fewer than 7,000 residents call Sanibel Island their home year-round, but during the winter this number can grow to over 20,000 as visitors flock here to escape the cold and experience a true tropical paradise.
Homes for sale in Sanibel Island are simply fantastic; mansions on the Gulf front, quaint cottages and modern condos on or near the waterfront and almost any imaginable type of home you can imagine. Once you buy a home in Sanibel, you will have found your destination for living the good life by the sea as you have always dreamed.
Captiva Island
Captiva Island, located off the northern end of Sanibel Island, has been voted as one of the “Best North American Islands” by Condé Nast. Considered even more exclusive than Sanibel Island, Captiva Island is smaller in both size and population as it measures only 1/3 mile wide and 6 miles long with a year-round population of approximately 600 residents. So small that you probably won’t even need a car to travel, Captiva Island is a paradise for activities ranging from fishing, sailing, shelling and just soaking up the Southwest Florida sunshine on a pristine beach.
A casual ambiance permeates Captiva Island and the small village of Captiva provides dining and shopping options, but most of these activities are limited to the daylight hours as most residents and visitors spend their evenings enjoying the star-light sky. Residents of Captiva Island can easily be described as conservation enthusiasts who work tirelessly to preserve the natural beauty that abounds here and much of the island has been designated as National Wildlife Preserve. This doesn’t mean that Captiva is limited in its offerings, as a full service resort on the island also offers golf, tennis and other attractions.
Captiva Island real estate offers secluded mansions, condos and cottages, either located on the water or so close a short walk will have you there before you can truly finish thanking yourself for buying a home here.
Whether you choose to buy a home on Sanibel or Captiva Island, you are making a decision to reward yourself by living in one of America’s greatest paradises. For more information on real estate in Sanibel Island or Captiva Island, be sure to contact Quest Realty Solutions!
