1000 Cayo Costa, FL 33924
For Sale $3,250,000
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Listing Agent: Michael McMurray
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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.
Wet Bar
Breakfast Bar
Breakfast Area
Separate Formal Dining Room
Dual Sinks
Eat In Kitchen
Family Dining Room
Fireplace
Kitchen Island
Living Dining Room
Custom Mirrors
Other
Pantry
Sitting Area In Primary
See Remarks
Shower Only
Separate Shower
Upper Level Primary
Vaulted Ceilings
Bar
Walk In Closets
Beach Rights
Beach Access
Rv Boat Storage
See Remarks
Taxes: $11,379.00
Tax Year: 2021
Deck
Fence
Security High Impact Doors
Outdoor Kitchen
Outdoor Shower
Other
Patio
Room For Pool
Storage
Built In Oven
Cooktop
Dryer
Dishwasher
Freezer
Disposal
Ice Maker
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator
Refrigerator With Ice Maker
Tankless Water Heater
Water Purifier
Washer
Solar Hot Water
Y
Bay Access
Gulf
Mangrove
Navigable Water
Building Description: Florida, Multi Level, Other, Two Story, Split Level, See Remarks
MLS Area: Oi01 - Outer Islands
Total Square Footage: 6,669
Total Floors: 2
Water: Well
Construction: Wood Siding
Date Listed: 2026-01-26 12:28:40
Furnished: Furnished
Den: Y
Windows: Sliding, Impact Glass, Shutters
Parking: Attached, Covered, Underground, Garage
Garage Description: Y
Garage Spaces: 3
Attached Garage: Y
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Roof: Metal
Heating: Central, Electric
Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fans, Electric, Zoned
Fireplace: Y
Security: Fire Sprinkler System, Smoke Detectors
Laundry: Inside, Laundry Tub
Irrigation: Well
Pets: Yes
Sewer: Septic Tank
Lot Desc.: Irregular Lot, Oversized Lot
Amenities: Beach Rights, Beach Access, Rv 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:
3.00
/
Y
Furnishings: Furnished
Pets Allowed: Yes
Interior Features:
Wet Bar
Breakfast Bar
Breakfast Area
Separate Formal Dining Room
Dual Sinks
Eat In Kitchen
Family Dining Room
Fireplace
Kitchen Island
Living Dining Room
Custom Mirrors
Other
Pantry
Sitting Area In Primary
See Remarks
Shower Only
Separate Shower
Upper Level Primary
Vaulted Ceilings
Bar
Walk In Closets
Amenities:
Beach Rights
Beach Access
Rv Boat Storage
See Remarks
Financial Information:
Taxes: $11,379.00
Tax Year: 2021
Exterior Features:
Deck
Fence
Security High Impact Doors
Outdoor Kitchen
Outdoor Shower
Other
Patio
Room For Pool
Storage
Equipment:
Built In Oven
Cooktop
Dryer
Dishwasher
Freezer
Disposal
Ice Maker
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator
Refrigerator With Ice Maker
Tankless Water Heater
Water Purifier
Washer
Solar Hot Water
View:
Y
Waterfront Description:
Bay Access
Gulf
Mangrove
Navigable Water
Additional Information:
Building Description: Florida, Multi Level, Other, Two Story, Split Level, See Remarks
MLS Area: Oi01 - Outer Islands
Total Square Footage: 6,669
Total Floors: 2
Water: Well
Construction: Wood Siding
Date Listed: 2026-01-26 12:28:40
Furnished: Furnished
Den: Y
Windows: Sliding, Impact Glass, Shutters
Parking: Attached, Covered, Underground, Garage
Garage Description: Y
Garage Spaces: 3
Attached Garage: Y
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Roof: Metal
Heating: Central, Electric
Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fans, Electric, Zoned
Fireplace: Y
Security: Fire Sprinkler System, Smoke Detectors
Laundry: Inside, Laundry Tub
Irrigation: Well
Pets: Yes
Sewer: Septic Tank
Lot Desc.: Irregular Lot, Oversized Lot
Amenities: Beach Rights, Beach Access, Rv Boat Storage, See Remarks
Map of 1000 Cayo Costa, FL 33924
Listing Courtesy Of: Royal Shell Real Estate, Inc.
mike@mcmurrayandmembers.com