ABOUT WISH UPON A STARFISH
Everything You Could Wish for in an Island Retreat
Our three bedroom, three bath, two story home is waiting to fulfill your vacation wishes! Luxurious yet comfortable, Wish Upon A Starfish has everything you need for the perfect stay on this truly unique, secluded island on Florida's Gulf Coast. Located on North Captiva Island in the exclusive Safety Harbor Club community, you will enjoy the magic of Gulf Coast island living without crowds or traffic. The island is only accessible by water taxi and transport around the island is on foot, by bike or by golf cart. The rental includes use of our golf cart.
Enjoy stunning ocean views, fantastic sunsets, easy beach access, and all the amenities our community has to offer. The second floor open space living area features floor to ceiling windows and sliding doors leading to a large screened lanai. The living room features an entertainment center with built in bar/beverage center. Enjoy the sunset and the sound of the sea as you take your meals in the dining area.
A fully equipped kitchen with breakfast bar includes everything you need to make your favorite vacation meals and drinks, including a Keurig. There is a full bathroom on the main floor floor.
Off the living room is a screened lanai with ample seating for dining or relaxing. There is open decking on either side of the lanai. Take the spiral staircase to reach the rooftop deck where you can sunbathe, enjoy a bird's eye view of the ocean, or stargaze.
The first floor master bedroom has a king bed facing sliders leading to a screened porch. The private master bathroom includes an oversized shower and a tub for long, relaxing baths. The second bedroom has a queen bed with sliders to access the porch. The third bedroom includes two single beds and also has sliders leading to the screened porch. There is a third full bath on this level along with a washer and dryer.
To get to the beach, you only have to take a one-minute walk through the nature preserve behind the house. There is a large beach pavilion where you can soak up the sun during the day or enjoy the wonder of the sea at night. The beach is privately owned by our community so you will feel you are on your own private beach! During your stay, you will also enjoy membership privileges to the Safety Harbor Club. The Club's heated pool with a snack bar and club house is a short walk from the house. The Club also includes tennis courts, boat docks, and miles of walking trails.
about north captiva island
The Gulf Coast's Best Kept Secret, and We Like it That Way!
North Captiva Island and Captiva were originally a single island but were separated by a hurricane in the 1920s. Recognizing that the island offered the chance to preserve a landscape that was quickly being eradicated by development, the State of Florida acquired the lower half in the 1970s. This has kept our little slice of paradise from becoming over-developed. Resident Islanders treasure and protect its unspoiled beauty and abundance of wildlife and greenery. Accessible only by boat and free of car traffic, North Captiva offers residents and visitors a unique chance to live in complete harmony with nature. People come to North Captiva to unplug, unwind, and enjoy the leisurely pace and laid back attitude of island life. Our house is designed to be a luxurious, comforting home base for your time on the island. We feel sure that if you decide to spend time at Wish Upon a Starfish, you will find yourself wishing you never had to leave!
what to expect
How to Get Here
From Fort Myers SW Regional Airport, it takes about an hour to get to Pine Island where water taxi service is located.
Life on Island Time
When you leave the traffic, crowds, and noise behind and enter our island sanctuary, be prepared to slow down and enjoy life at island pace. The atmosphere on the island is friendly, relaxed, and casual.
The Beach
Our pristine beach is owned by the Safety Harbor Club so use is limited to residents and their guests. You will enjoy the serenity and privacy of a private beach. In addition to white sands and warm waters, our beaches offer some of the best shelling and fishing in Florida.
Wildlife
Our island paradise is full of wildlife such as manatees, river otters, racoons, opossums, and gopher tortoises. Bird watchers will revel in the variety of species on North Captiva. Species living on or around the island include egrets, herons, pelicans, hawks, anhingas, moorhens, comorants, and white pPelicans.
Fishing
The waters around the North Captiva are home to snook, tarpon, red fish, grouper, snapper, flounder and sea trout. Most of these can be caught by fishing from the beach. Or you can charter a boat and go deep sea fishing. Our island is known for offering some of the best fishing in the state.
Dining
North Captiva Island offers three restaurants, Barnacle Phil's, the Mango Island Cafe, and the Over the Waterfront restaurant at the Safety Harbor Club. Captiva and Sanibel offer many more dining options just a short boat ride away.
Trips off the Island
If you want to add more variety to your trip, Captiva and Sanibel Islands are just a short boat ride away. Many visitors also include day trips to the many activities and attractions of Fort Myers.
Water Activities
Your options for water activities abound, kayaks, paddle boards, and jet skis are available for rent on the island. Boat rentals are also available as are private charters and other boat tours.