$3,250,000
1000 Cayo Costa Cayo Costa, FL 33924
For Sale MLS# 2026003834
4 beds 3 baths 3,014 sq ft Single Family
Details for 1000 Cayo Costa
MLS# 2026003834
Description for 1000 Cayo Costa, Cayo Costa, FL, 33924
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.
Listing Information
Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
Status: Active
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Lot Size: 1.80 Acres
Square Feet: 3,014 sq ft
Year Built: 2011
Garage: Yes
Stories: 2 Story
Construction: Wood Siding
Subdivision: Cayo Costa
Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier,Raised
Furnished: Yes
County: Lee
Days On Market: 18
Construction Status: Resale
Room Information
Bathrooms
Full Baths: 3
Additonal Room Information
Laundry: Inside, Laundry Tub
Interior Features
Appliances: Built-In Oven, Ice Maker, Tankless Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Solar Hot Water, Water Purifier, RefrigeratorWithIce Maker
Flooring: Tile,Wood
Doors/Windows: Shutters, Impact Glass, Sliding
Fireplaces: Outside
Additional Interior Features: See Remarks, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s), Breakfast Area, Breakfast Bar, Bar, Custom Mirrors, Family/Dining Room, Living/Dining Room, Fireplace, Wet Bar, Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Other, Sitting Area in Primary, Upper Level Primary, Dual Sinks, Separate Shower, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Shower Only
Utilities
Water: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Other Utilities: Cable Available,High Speed Internet Available
Cooling: Electric, Ceiling Fan(s), Zoned, Central Air
Heating: Central, Electric
Exterior / Lot Features
Attached Garage: Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 3
Parking Description: Garage, Underground, Covered, Attached
Roof: Metal
Lot View: Bay,Gulf,Landscaped,Mangroves,Water
Lot Dimensions: 325 x 240 x 325 x 214
Additional Exterior/Lot Features: Outdoor Shower, Patio, Other, Storage, Deck, Fence, Security/High Impact Doors, Room For Pool, Outdoor Kitchen, Screened, Open, Deck, Balcony, Patio, Porch, Lanai, Irregular Lot, Oversized Lot
Out Buildings: Gazebo, Outbuilding
Waterfront Details
Water Front Features: Gulf, Mangrove, Navigable Water, Bay Access
Community Features
Community Features: Boat Facilities
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s), Fire Sprinkler System
Association Amenities: Beach Access, See Remarks, Beach Rights, RV/Boat Storage
Financial Considerations
Terms: All Financing Considered,Cash,1031 Exchange,Owner May Carry
Tax/Property ID: 18-44-21-01-01000.0010
Tax Amount: 11379
Tax Year: 2021
A broker reciprocity listing courtesy: Royal Shell Real Estate, Inc.
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