Ad #7189752
MLS #2026003834
It Begins With a Boat Ride... and Ends Somewhere You Never Want
1000 Cayo Costa, Cayo Costa, FL 33924
$3,250,000
4Beds
3Baths
3,014Sqft
1.8Acres
About this property
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 Features
4 Beds
3 Baths
3,014 Sqft
Built in 2011
1.8 Acres
2 Stories
Beachview
On Beachfront
Underground/Basement, Garage, Covered
Siding: WoodSiding
Metal Roof
Has Swimming Pool
Has Fireplace
Central, Electric (Heating)
$11,379 / yr property tax
Lee County
CAYO COSTA Community
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Michael McMurray
Royal Shell Real Estate, Inc.
239-850-7888
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Listing Agent: Michael McMurray (License #: 280500145) 239-850-7888
Broker: Royal Shell Real Estate, Inc. 239-689-7653 Listing Site
Copyright © 2026 Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Broker: Royal Shell Real Estate, Inc. 239-689-7653 Listing Site
Copyright © 2026 Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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$3,250,000
4
Beds
3
Baths
3,014
Sqft
1000 Cayo Costa, Cayo Costa, FL 33924
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MLS# 2026003834
It Begins With a Boat Ride... and Ends Somewhere You Never Want
$3,250,000
1000 Cayo Costa, Cayo Costa, FL 33924
4
Beds
3
Baths
3,014
Sqft
1.8
Acres
$3,250,000
1000 Cayo Costa, Cayo Costa, FL 33924
4 Beds
3 Baths
3,014 Sqft
1.8 Acres
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.
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HOME DETAILS
4 Beds
3 Baths
3,014 Sqft
Built in 2011
1.8 Acres
2 Stories
BEACH & VIEW
Beachview
On Beachfront
EXTERIOR
Underground/Basement, Garage, Covered
Siding: WoodSiding
Metal Roof
Has Swimming Pool
INTERIOR
Has Fireplace
Central, Electric (Heating)
FINANCIAL & COMMUNITY
$11,379 / yr property tax
Lee County
CAYO COSTA Community
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Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service, Inc.
Source Property ID
2026003834
Listing Agent: Michael McMurray (License #: 280500145) 239-850-7888
Broker: Royal Shell Real Estate, Inc. 239-689-7653 Listing Site
Copyright © 2026 Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Broker: Royal Shell Real Estate, Inc. 239-689-7653 Listing Site
Copyright © 2026 Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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