1000 Cayo Costa, Cayo Costa, FL 33924

$3,250,000
4
BD
3
BA
3,014
SqFt

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List Price
$3,250,000
Listing Price
$3,250,000
MLS#
2026031845
Status
ACTIVE
Bedrooms
4
Beds + Den
4 Bed
Bathrooms
3
Living Sq. Ft
3,014
Property Class
Single Family Residential
Building Design
Single Family Residence
Status Type
Resale Property
County
Lee
Region
OI01 - Outer Islands
Development
Cayo Costa
Subdivision
Cayo Costa

Property Description

It Begins With a Boat Ride… and Ends Somewhere You Never Want to Leave! You idle through calm blue water, leaving the mainland behind. The noise fades. The pace slows. Palms appear. Sand glows white. And suddenly, you arrive, not at a house, but at a feeling. Hidden inside Cayo Costa State Park, within 2,500 acres of protected wilderness, this 1.8-acre off-grid waterfront estate feels like something discovered, not built. Surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico on one side and tranquil back-bay waters on the other, it’s as if you’ve washed ashore on your own private island, only this one was designed with intention, craftsmanship, and extraordinary care. Your boat rests safely in a sheltered bay at a private dock with lift. Step ashore and follow meandering wooden boardwalks through lush tropical surroundings. Each turn reveals something new, an open-air pavilion, a gazebo, firelight flickering, an outdoor kitchen waiting for long dinners and longer conversations. It feels West Indies–inspired, resort-like, and impossibly private. Inside, the story continues. Tropical woods, custom millwork, and warm textures wrap the home in character and soul. The great room opens effortlessly to the outdoors, anchored by a beautiful kitchen with custom mahogany cabinetry, live-edge granite, and high-end appliances. Morning coffee becomes a ritual as sunlight dances across palms and water. Time stretches. Nothing is rushed here. The primary suite is its own quiet chapter, private, serene, connected to nature, where indoor and outdoor living blur into one. Guest spaces are inviting and comfortable, perfect for family, friends, or those lucky enough to be invited to stay awhile. Though the setting feels delightfully marooned, modern life never intrudes. A brand-new, state-of-the-art solar, lithium battery, and generator system powers the home seamlessly, delivering full comfort with true off-grid independence. Days are filled with simple adventures, kayaking quiet waters, biking sandy trails, exploring miles of untouched beach, or hopping on the boat for lunch at nearby island favorites, before returning home, where the world once again slips away. This is not a place you stumble upon twice. It cannot be recreated. It cannot be replaced. It’s the kind of place people talk about long after they’ve left and the kind of place owners never truly want to.

Additional Information

Year Built
2011
Garage Spaces
3
furnished
Furnished
Pets
Yes
Amenities
Beach Access, Boat Storage, See Remarks
Community Type
Boating
View
Bay, Gulf, Gulf and Bay, Landscaped Area, Mangroves, Water
Boat Access
Boat Dock Private, Boat Lift, Elec Avail at dock, Water Avail at Dock
Waterfront Description
Bay, Gulf Frontage, Mangrove, Navigable
Building Description
2 Story, Florida, Multi-Story Home, Other, See Remarks, Split level
Acres
1.80
Restrictions
None, None/Other
Rear Exposure
W
Roof
Metal
Flooring
Tile, Wood
Exterior Features
Boat Dock Private, Boat Lift, Elec Avail at dock, Water Avail at Dock, Screened Porch, Screened Balcony, Screened Lanai/Porch, Open Porch/Lanai, Outdoor Kitchen, Outdoor Shower, Storage
Water
Reverse Osmosis - Entire House, Solar Heater, Well
Sewer
Septic Tank
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s), Central Electric, Zoned
Interior Features
Bar, Custom Mirrors, Exclusions, Fire Sprinkler, Fireplace, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Laundry Tub, Other, Pantry, Smoke Detectors, Wired for Sound, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Equipment/Appliances Included
Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Generator, Washer, Water Treatment Owned, Reverse Osmosis, Satellite Dish, Smoke Detector, Solar Panels, Tankless Water Heater, Wall Oven, Microwave, Other, Range, Refrigerator, Refrigerator/Freezer, Refrigerator/Icemaker
Rooms
Den - Study, Exercise, Family Room, Great Room, Guest Bath, Guest Room, Screened Balcony, Screened Lanai/Porch, Workshop, Home Office, Laundry in Residence, Loft, Open Porch/Lanai, Other, Recreation
Tax Year
2021

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