A Trip to Cayo Costa is A Must !

With nine miles of beautiful beaches and acres of pine forests, oak-palm hammocks and mangrove swamps, this barrier island park is a Gulf Coast paradise. Cayo Costa is accessible only by private boat or ferry. Visitors may see manatees and pods of dolphins in the waters around the 2,426 acre park, as well as a spectacular assortment of birds. On the island, visitors can swim or snorkel in the surf, enjoy the sun and picnic in the shade.

Book a trip through Captiva Cruises and set off for a peaceful boat ride through Pine Island Sound.  On most trips you will see dolpins, stingrays, brown and white pelicans, an array of seagulls and an occasional sea turtle.

The beaches are pristine, private and full of shells. Be sure to pack a lunch, drinks and anything else you may need as there are no facilities on the island. It is a trip you must expierience while visiting Sanibel or Captiva.

Photos Provided by Ann Neubauer of Sanibel Island.
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Visit:  http://www.captivacruises.com/sched_cruises.html#CayoCosta for cruise information.

Second Home and Vacation Rentals Remain Strong

Nearly two thirds of second homeowners (63%) are able to cover at least half of their mortgage by renting out the home to travelers, and 38% enough rental income to cover 75% to 100% of the properties mortgage.  Vacation rental bookings are about the same or higher than last summer, averaging 20 weeks per year the report finds.

*Data gathered from HomeAway, an online vacation marketplace.

Sanibel Island is a highly desired vacation destination!  With many great condos and homes on the market today, your family could find the second home they have always dreamed of.   Give us a call to discuss the current Sanibel and Captiva real estate market.

Take a look at the condo we Just Listed !

http://www.sancapmls.com/san/maildoc/f000rJ1051.html