North Captiva Dunes Homes with Non-Gated Amenities

North Captiva Dunes Homes with Non-Gated Amenities

Welcome to North Captiva Dunes, a hidden gem nestled in the serene landscape of Lee County, Florida. This enchanting subdivision offers a unique blend of coastal charm and natural beauty, making it the perfect sanctuary for those seeking a tranquil lifestyle away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

North Captiva Dunes is renowned for its stunning beachfront properties and lush surroundings, providing residents with direct access to pristine white sand beaches and crystal-clear waters. Here, you can enjoy a laid-back lifestyle where outdoor adventures await at every turn. Whether it's kayaking through mangroves, fishing off the shore, or simply soaking up the sun, this community is a paradise for nature lovers.

One of the standout features of North Captiva Dunes is its non-gated amenities, allowing for a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. Residents and guests can freely explore the neighborhood, fostering a sense of community and camaraderie. The homes in this subdivision are thoughtfully designed, blending modern comforts with coastal aesthetics, making them ideal for both year-round living and vacation retreats.

In addition to the natural beauty and welcoming environment, North Captiva Dunes is conveniently located near a variety of local attractions, dining options, and recreational activities. Whether you're strolling through charming shops or savoring fresh seafood at a nearby restaurant, you'll find that this coastal paradise has something for everyone.

Discover the allure of North Captiva Dunes, where your dream home awaits amid breathtaking scenery and a vibrant community spirit. Embrace the coastal lifestyle you've always desired!

Newest North Captiva Dunes Homes with Non-Gated Amenities

$1,027,000
2 Beds ⋅ 1.5 Baths ⋅ 2026029804 MLS ⋅ Upper Captiva BLDG.
Welcome to “The Perfect Shell,” a fabulous turnkey island beach home offering an exceptional south Gulf-side location, private heated saltwater pool, easy beach access and impressive vacation-rental history with 150+ five-star reviews! Situated on a desirable high-and-dry lot in Captiva Dunes, this charming stilt home is just a short walk or golf-cart ride to the wide sugar-sand shoreline of Sunset Beach, known for spectacular sunsets, shelling, fishing, swimming and sandbars. Additional prime surrounding lots may be available for purchase by the buyer, offering a unique opportunity for added privacy or expansion. STRAP: 05-45-21-08-00000.0350 & 05-45-21-08-00000.0090 Inside, a bright, open great-room floor plan captures beautiful tropical views and opens to an expansive screened front balcony with sliders, ceiling fan and recessed lighting. The home offers 2 bedrooms and 1.5 baths and is sold turnkey furnished with lovely furnishings, fixtures and window coverings. The kitchen features a long breakfast bar, Corian countertops, recessed lighting, appliances and gas range. The primary bedroom includes a large closet. The main bath offers a large tiled shower and Corian-topped vanity. The half bath includes a sink, extensive built-in cabinetry, countertops and full-size stacked washer/dryer, with potential for a second full bath if desired. Outside, the large heated saltwater pool features built-in seating shelves, aluminum fencing and expansive brick-paver decking with wonderful sun exposure. A generous side yard provides additional outdoor space and room to expand. The spacious under-house area offers even more possibilities for entertaining—add an outdoor shower, changing area, bath, bar or outdoor kitchen. Enjoy the best of island living with exceptional outdoor space, tropical surroundings and easy access to one of North Captiva’s most beautiful beaches. Great property layout with a large side yard, pool area and room to expand—an increasingly special combination on the island. Simply a must-see! Recent improvements and features include a 2024 white standing-seam metal roof, 2023 HVAC, 2025 exterior paint, 2023 whole-house reverse-osmosis system, hurricane-impact windows and doors, Hardie-board siding, tile throughout and attached ground-level garage. For buyers interested in vacation-rental income, The Perfect Shell has an established rental history with many repeat annual guests and 150+ five-star reviews. The property is professionally managed, with continued management available. Best of all, this is a private pool home with no HOA fees or club membership to assume! Whether you're looking for your own North Captiva getaway, an established vacation-rental property, or a combination of personal enjoyment and income potential, The Perfect Shell offers an exceptional combo of location, beach access, private pool, tropical surroundings, recent improvements and loved by guests! Private Pool •Gulf-Side •Easy Beach Access •Proven Rental History

4481 Butterfly Shell Dr, Captiva
$870,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 2026020831 MLS ⋅ North Captiva Dunes BLDG.
Dock your boat and enjoy water views from an end-unit townhome, while you build your dream home on an incredible lot with direct views toward the beach and Gulf! Introducing a unique island ownership combination: Townhome #60 at 370 Townhouse Ln in Safety Harbor Club, paired with a separate buildable homesite at 4580 Oyster Shell Dr, offered together as an exceptional package. The townhome offers immediate enjoyment with beautiful harbor views, shared community dockage steps away, and full access to all Safety Harbor Club amenities, including a heated pool, tennis courts, pickleball, clubhouse, dining, convenient ferry landing, and private Gulf beach access. Perfectly positioned within Safety Harbor Club, the townhome provides an ideal home base for boating, beach days, and island living, with rental or personal-use flexibility. Included in this package is 4580 Oyster Shell Dr, a valuable homesite with incredible views!  You will be stunned by the amazing view corridor looking down onto the sugar-sand beach and sparkling Gulf waters beyond.  Imagine watching the sun set every night right from your living room. This lot plus townhome combination is a must-see!

4580 OYSTER SHELL DR & 370 Townhouse Ln Unit 60, Upper Captiva
$249,900
2026015519 MLS ⋅ North Captiva Dunes BLDG.
Build your Island Dream Home on this tropical homesite located in the desirable North Captiva Dunes neighborhood! The high elevation, which provides peace of mind from storms, combined with the scenic view corridor toward the water and the Preserve, sets this lot apart. Located approximately 900 feet from the wide sugar sand Sunset Beach, this property enjoys a prime location with only two rows of homes between you and the sparkling Gulf waters. Enjoy the sounds of the surf with spectacular views from the upper stories & the lookout of your newly designed masterpiece. Just around the corner from all the preserve trails, and a short golf cart ride to the island’s resort hub with dining, pools, and recreation. North Captiva Island is a private, boat-access-only barrier island known for its friendly vacation vibe, protected natural areas, and relaxed golf-cart lifestyle. With miles of pristine beaches, exceptional fishing, and abundant wildlife, the island provides a unique coastal experience unlike anywhere else in Florida. Vacant land opportunities with this combination of elevation, location, and view potential in this part of the island are rare. Secure your place on North Captiva and begin planning your custom island vacation retreat today!

4491 Butterfly Shell Dr, Upper Captiva
$1,300,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2.5 Baths ⋅ 2026013122 MLS ⋅ North Captiva Dunes BLDG.
Elevated Living, Gulf Views & Rooftop Sunsets Imagine pulling up in your golf cart, the breeze already shifting as you arrive at a home set high and dry in one of North Captiva's most sought-after neighborhoods. 4510 Oyster Shell Dr is a 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath retreat with an additional 4th sleeping room, designed to make the most of island life. The reverse floorplan captures Gulf views and coastal light from the moment you step into the main living level. Upstairs, the open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area feels bright, easy, and inviting—perfect for gathering after a day at the beach or hosting friends for a laid-back island evening. Large windows and elevated positioning bring the outdoors in, while the surrounding landscape and water views remind you exactly why you're here. And just down the sandy lane lies one of the island's true treasures—a premier beach access point leading to North Captiva's widest stretch of powder-soft, sugar-white sand. This is the kind of beach people travel across the world to find—expansive, uncrowded, and endlessly walkable—where mornings begin with quiet shoreline strolls and evenings end with unforgettable Gulf sunsets. Then there's the rooftop lookout—one of those features that quietly becomes your favorite place. Morning coffee surrounded by water views as the island wakes up… sunset cocktails as the sky turns gold… and quiet nights under a blanket of stars with the preserve stretching out below. Recent upgrades, including a new metal roof, Hardie board siding, and aluminum railings, add both durability and a clean coastal finish. Positioned along one of the island's highest ridgelines—with elevated construction and storm shutters—the home offers an added sense of confidence and comfort. This isn't just a vacation home—it's a place where beach days feel effortless, sunsets feel personal, and every visit makes it harder to leave. Come see it for yourself—and picture where your mornings, beach walks, and next chapter could begin.

4510 Oyster Shell Dr, Upper Captiva
$430,000
2025022211 MLS ⋅ North Captiva Dunes BLDG.
Sunrise and Sunset Views from this Rare Estate Lot bordering the 350 Acre State Preserve on North Captiva Island! Imagine building your dream home on this lot, where every day you can see glowing sunrises over acres of palm trees and seagrapes, and in the evenings, admire the Gulf sunsets painting the sky. Bordering protected state park land, this lot offers exceptional privacy, uninterrupted sightlines, and a front-row seat to island wildlife. Osprey flights at dawn, flocks of pelicans soaring past, flying in formation, glimpses of the local bald eagles, and the soft hush of nature all around you. On this property, the landscape doesn’t just surround you… it embraces you. Take a short stroll or golf cart ride down the street to one of the most expansive stretches of sugar sand on the island. The entrance to the state preserve hiking and biking trails is just a few hundred feet away. Very few vacant parcels on North Captiva combine preserve frontage, panoramic water views, estate-level space, and both sunrise and sunset vistas, making this a unique and wonderful place to enjoy your new island life.

751 Rum Rd, Captiva
$233,000
2025015126 MLS ⋅ North Captiva Dunes BLDG.
Discover your slice of paradise on North Captiva Island! ?? This vacant lot is just a short walk to a pristine, untouched beach and charming island restaurants. Accessible only by boat or small plane, North Captiva offers unmatched privacy and natural beauty. Enjoy the island lifestyle where golf carts are the primary mode of transportation — the perfect spot to build your dream coastal retreat!

4500 Oyster Shell Dr, Captiva
$595,000
2025013055 MLS ⋅ North Captiva Dunes BLDG.
Exceptional View Corridor Lot just Steps from "Sunset Beach!" Picture yourself standing on your porch, salt air surrounds you, the rhythmic sound of waves lapping the shoreline just beyond the dunes. Every evening, the sky melts into golds and pinks over the Gulf—right from your own front-row seat. This slightly oversized 0.27-acre homesite in the desirable North Captiva Dunes neighborhood offers the perfect canvas to design your dream island escape. With ample space for a large luxury home, pool, and outdoor entertainment area, you can create the retreat you've always imagined. A short stroll to the beach and the 350-acre state preserve, you'll have access to miles of hiking trails, untouched coastline, and a long crescent-shaped beach where you can sometimes wander for hours without another person in sight. One of the few remaining vacant lots this close to the beach, this property is a prime opportunity to create a legacy home on a hidden gem of an island that has yet to be truly discovered. The adjacent lot to the west is also available for purchase, creating a fantastic and unique estate package.

4570 Butterfly Shell Dr, Upper Captiva
$1,395,000
2025013056 MLS ⋅ North Captiva Dunes BLDG.
A Rare Quasi-Beachside Opportunity - Oversized 0.42-Acre Lot in the Desirable North Captiva Dunes Imagine owning a piece of paradise just steps from a wide, sugar-sand beach, a place where your mornings begin with salt-kissed breezes and your evenings end with glowing sunsets over the water. This oversized lot in the highly desirable North Captiva Dunes neighborhood offers that rare chance to create the coastal retreat you’ve always dreamed about. With deeded beach access and a quasi-beachfront location so close to the island’s widest stretch of sandy shoreline, this parcel captures the very best of North Captiva’s natural beauty — panoramic Gulf views, close to the 300+ acre state preserve, and the space to design something truly extraordinary. Lots like this simply don’t come along very often - the first of its kind to hit the market in many years. Whether your dream is a modern coastal escape or a timeless island-style vacation retreat, this homesite provides the perfect foundation for your vision. Don’t miss this chance to claim one of the island’s most exceptional pieces of vacant land! The adjacent lot to the east is also available for purchase, creating a fantastic and unique estate package.

4580 Butterfly Shell Dr, Upper Captiva
$150,000
222078159 MLS ⋅ Upper Captiva BLDG.
Amazing opportunity to build your dream vacation paradise. Arrive by sea or air to your private home in Upper Captiva island. Just steps away to multiple beach access areas and an abundance of preserve land to explore. This piece of paradise will afford a perfect setting for nature enthusiasts.

Captiva
$150,000
222078161 MLS ⋅ Upper Captiva BLDG.
Amazing opportunity to build your dream vacation paradise. Arrive by sea or by air to your private home in Upper Captiva island. Just steps away to multiple beach access areas and an abundance of preserve land to explore. This piece of paradise will afford a perfect setting for nature enthusiasts.

4440 Oyster Shell Dr, Captiva
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