House:
The main living area has a 15 feet high cathedral ceiling with bamboo lattice designed to simulate a tiki hut, complete with its own bar, sofas with top grain imported Italian leather, Persian rug, 19th century accent pieces and home theater/entertainment center.
The views and spectacular sunsets will remain with you forever. In fact, the Crow's Nest rooftop patio, at a height of nearly 40 ft. above ground level, offers 360 degree views encompassing the Gulf of Mexico, Captiva Pass, the Bay and the State Land Preserve. Due to the special upside down design of the home, the bedroom level is lower down and the living levels are higher up, thereby affording great views from the areas where you spend the most time. There are also decks on 4 levels (2 of which are screened and tiled) and wrap-around porches.
The latest electronic and entertainment features add to your enjoyment, including 4 TVs, a DirecTV satellite dish, a Sony home theater system, DVD/VCR players and a vast VHS video/board games library.
Included in 'The Compass Rose' house rental package is unlimited free access to all of the facilities of a private Club, which includes 2 swimming pools (Olympic size heated and cooled + lap size heated) and a jacuzzi. The brick paved pool area is over 14,000 square feet, with over 80 chaise lounges, plus a Spa facility with steam room, sauna, air conditioned changing rooms and lockers. For the active type, the private Club also has two lighted Har-Tru tennis courts, a fitness room, basketball court, and sand volleyball court. You can then relax with your favorite cocktail at Hidden Cove Pool Bar, where a pool side lunch is also available.
Kayaks, paddle boats and fishing gear rentals are available at the private Club. For those guests who like to explore the island, there are 20 miles of bike paths, exclusive of the State Preserve areas. We have bikes/helmets at the house for the exclusive use of guests at 'The Compass Rose'. There are also four restaurants on the island: The Boat House, Mango's Island Grill, Barnacle Phil's, and the Safety Harbor Pool Restaurant.
The house rental also includes all linens and towels (house + beach), beach umbrellas, consumables such as toilet paper and cleaning supplies, and clean-up after departure.
The Island:
North Captiva Island is the best-kept secret in Florida: only four miles long and half a mile wide, North Captiva is a Caribbean-like barrier island accessible only by a 20-minute boat ride. There are no cars and no paved roads (transportation is only by electric golf cart on sand roads!).
Ski:
Fort-Myers RSW Airport, a private optional shuttle service is available to bring you grocery shopping and to deliver you to the water taxi. Once on the island, you will be greeted and brought to the house. Porters will assist you with luggage and groceries.
Golf:
Alden Pines Country Club is a Bermuda grass semi-private course located on nearby Pine Island. It is easily accessible from Pineland Marina (take Island Girl Charters ferry service from North Captiva Island). Water comes into play on many holes and narrow fairways make for a challenging game.
Guest Book:
Please See Extra Page For Full List Of Amenities On Each Level.
Other Activities:
shelling, nature walks
marks the location of the property in Florida South Central Gulf Coast
