1000 Cayo Costa, Cayo Costa, FL 33924
For Sale $3,250,000
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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.
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)
Beach Access
Boat Storage
See Remarks
Taxes: $11,379.00
Tax Year: 2021
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
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
Bay
Gulf
Gulf and Bay
Landscaped Area
Mangroves
Water
Bay
Gulf Frontage
Mangrove
Navigable
Building Design: House
Community Type: Boating
MLS Area: Oi01 - Outer Islands
Total Floors: 2
Water: Reverse Osmosis - Entire House, Solar Heater, Well
Construction: Wood Siding
Foreclosure: No
Short Sale: No
Date Listed: 2026-01-26 20:26:05
Pool: No
Private Spa: No
Furnished: Furnished
Kitchen Description: Island, Pantry
Parking: Covered, Under Bldg Open, Attached
Garage Spaces: 3
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Roof: Metal
Heating: Central Electric
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(S), Central Electric, Zoned
Fireplace: Yes
Storm Protection: Impact Resistant Doors, Impact Resistant Windows, Shutters
Security: Smoke Detector(S), Fire Sprinkler System
Laundry: Laundry In Residence, Lau
Irrigation: Well
55+ Community: No
Pets: Yes
Restrictions: None, None/Other
Maintenance: None
Rear Exposure: W
Sewer: Septic Tank
Lot Desc.: Irregular Lot, Oversize
Amenities: Beach Access, Boat Storage, See Remarks
Listing Courtesy Of: Royal Shell Real Estate, Inc.
Mike@mcmurrayandmembers.com
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.
Property Details
Price: $3,250,000
Sq Ft: 3,014
($1,078 per sqft)
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
City: Cayo Costa
County: Lee
Type: Single Family
Development: Cayo Costa
Acres: 1.80
Virtual Tour/Floorplan: View
Year Built: 2011
Listing Number: 2026003834
Status Code: A-Active
Taxes: $11,379.00
Tax Year: 2021
Garage:
3
Furnishings: Furnished
Pets Allowed: Yes
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)
Amenities:
Beach Access
Boat Storage
See Remarks
Financial Information:
Taxes: $11,379.00
Tax Year: 2021
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
Equipment:
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
View:
Bay
Gulf
Gulf and Bay
Landscaped Area
Mangroves
Water
Waterfront Description:
Bay
Gulf Frontage
Mangrove
Navigable
Additional Information:
Building Design: House
Community Type: Boating
MLS Area: Oi01 - Outer Islands
Total Floors: 2
Water: Reverse Osmosis - Entire House, Solar Heater, Well
Construction: Wood Siding
Foreclosure: No
Short Sale: No
Date Listed: 2026-01-26 20:26:05
Pool: No
Private Spa: No
Furnished: Furnished
Kitchen Description: Island, Pantry
Parking: Covered, Under Bldg Open, Attached
Garage Spaces: 3
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Roof: Metal
Heating: Central Electric
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(S), Central Electric, Zoned
Fireplace: Yes
Storm Protection: Impact Resistant Doors, Impact Resistant Windows, Shutters
Security: Smoke Detector(S), Fire Sprinkler System
Laundry: Laundry In Residence, Lau
Irrigation: Well
55+ Community: No
Pets: Yes
Restrictions: None, None/Other
Maintenance: None
Rear Exposure: W
Sewer: Septic Tank
Lot Desc.: Irregular Lot, Oversize
Amenities: Beach Access, Boat Storage, See Remarks
Map of 1000 Cayo Costa, Cayo Costa, FL 33924
Listing Courtesy Of: Royal Shell Real Estate, Inc.
Mike@mcmurrayandmembers.com