Brand-New • Heated Pool • 3BR/3BA • 2 Golf Carts

Summary:
🏝️ Brand-new 2026 luxury home on North Captiva Island
🏊 Large private heated pool
🍹 Covered outdoor bar + grill
🛺 2 golf carts included
🏖️ Beach chairs, umbrella & cart included
🎮 Game zone: ping pong, cornhole, darts & more
🚴 2 fat-tire beach cruisers included
👑 King suite w/ soaking tub + 2 queen guest rooms
🍽️ Designer chef's kitchen
🌴 Large private lot — car-free island paradise

The Space:
Welcome to Orca Pod — a brand-new 2026 North Captiva island home with a private heated pool, covered outdoor bar, two included golf carts, beach gear, bikes, and family games. Designed for up to 6 guests, this home is built for easy island days: swim, grill, cruise to the beach, and gather outside after sunset.
Inside, the home feels effortlessly elevated yet inviting. The open-concept living space is bright, airy, and designed for connection — whether you’re cooking together, sharing meals, or simply unwinding after a beach day.

Outside is where Orca Pod truly shines. Descend from the main living level to a fully covered entertaining zone that has it all:

🍹 "The Laughin' Bro" covered outdoor bar — a full bar with dark granite counters, bar seating, and grill setup, perfect for serving up frozen drinks and fresh-caught fish
🏓 Ping pong table, cornhole, ladder toss, and a dartboard — the outdoor game zone is ready for competition
📺 Outdoor lounge with sectional seating and a large wall-mounted TV
🏊 Large private heated pool, surrounded by a spacious paver deck with lounge chairs and umbrellas
🏖️ Safety Harbor Club access: shared community pool, tennis and pickleball courts, plus boat slip access (extra fee).
🚿 Lower level cabana full bathroom with private shower.
🛺 Two 4-seater golf carts included — on a car-free island, this is everything. Explore the beaches, hit the waterfront restaurants, and haul your gear without the hassle or cost of renting
🚴 Two fat-tire beach cruisers also included for when you want to feel the breeze
🏖️ Beach gear provided: chairs, umbrella, beach cart, and sports equipment — just grab and go

👥 THE SPACE
-Bedrooms: 3 | Bathrooms: 3
-Primary Suite: King bed + luxe ensuite with soaking tub & walk-in shower
-Guest Room 1: Queen bed
-Guest Room 2: Queen bed
-Guest Bath: Jack-and-Jill bath shared by the two queen rooms, with walk-in shower
- Cabana Bath: Poolside full bathroom with walk-in shower
-Sleeps: Up to 6 guests maximum (Please note: occupancy is strictly enforced. Extra guests will not be permitted to enter. 6 guests maximum regardless of age)
-Built: 2026 — brand new, everything pristine
-Pool: Large private heated pool with paver surround, lounge chairs & umbrellas
-Safety Harbor Club access: shared community pool, tennis and pickleball courts, plus boat slip access (extra fee).
-Outdoor bar: "The Laughin' Bro" bar with grill where family memories and laughs will stay with you for a lifetime
-Outdoor Game zone: Ping pong, cornhole, ladder toss, darts
-Outdoor lounge: Covered seating area with TV
-Upper deck dining: Alfresco table for 6, wood ceiling, ceiling fan
-Bikes: 2 fat-tire beach cruisers included
-Beach gear: Chairs, umbrella, beach cart, sports balls included

Surrounded by native palms on a spacious private lot, Orca Pod feels like your own secluded oasis — yet you’re just minutes from North Captiva’s pristine beaches and the turquoise waters of the Gulf. This isn’t just a place to stay — it’s where your island days unfold exactly the way they should.

Guest Access:
The entire property is yours. All exclusively for your group. No shared spaces, no strangers. Just your own private island compound.
North Captiva Island is accessible by boat or seaplane only. Water taxi and ferry services run regularly from Pine Island, St. James City, and nearby marinas. Two 4-seater golf carts are included with your stay.
Our team meets you at the dock and drives you to the home in your golf carts.

The Neighborhood:
North Captiva Island is the kind of place people stumble upon, fall in love with, and return to for the rest of their lives. Car-free, crowd-free, and caught somewhere beautifully between wild Florida nature and laid-back luxury — it's where the Gulf Coast still feels like a secret.
Nearby highlights include miles of pristine Gulf beaches, world-class shelling, dolphin and manatee watching, offshore and backcountry fishing, kayaking, and waterfront restaurants and beach bars within easy golf cart reach.

Getting Around:
- North Captiva Island is car-free — and honestly, that's part of the charm. No traffic, no noise, just the sound of the Gulf and the rustle of palms. Orca Pod comes with two brand-new 4-seater golf carts, so getting around is effortless from the moment you arrive. Zip to the beach, cruise over to a waterfront restaurant, or explore the island's winding paths at your own pace — the carts are yours for the entire stay.
- For two-wheeled adventures, two fat-tire beach cruisers are also included and perfect for exploring the quieter paths around the island.
- Getting to North Captiva requires a short boat ride — and it's all part of the experience. Water taxi and ferry services run regularly from Pine Island, St. James City, and nearby marinas. We'll share our recommended services and all the logistics you need after booking to make your arrival seamless. Most guests tell us the boat ride over is when the vacation truly begins.

Other Things to Note:
- Island access: Boat or seaplane required — no cars, no bridges. Water taxi services from Pine Island and nearby marinas run regularly. We'll share all logistics upon booking.
- Golf carts: Two 4-seaters are included with your stay — no need to rent or worry about availability. On North Captiva, this is an invaluable perk.
- The pool is private and exclusively yours.
- North Captiva is rich with wildlife — dolphins, sea turtles, osprey, and more are regular visitors. Embrace the magic.
- The home is elevated (typical of island construction), with the main living area upstairs and the entertainment zone, pool, and game area at ground level below.
- There are exterior security cameras, including 1 above the garage door and 1 on the front porch, and 1 at the rear of the home (with view of the back stairs and the pool area). All cameras have audio and visual.

Interaction with Guests:
- We want your stay at Orca Pod to be effortless from start to finish. Before your arrival we'll send you everything you need — detailed check-in instructions, our recommended water taxi contacts, recommended grocery services, and our personal guide to the best spots on North Captiva and the surrounding islands.
- When you arrive on island, we'll be there to meet you at the dock — we'll help with your luggage and bring you and your group directly to Orca Pod in the golf carts so you can settle in without a second of stress. It's the kind of welcome that sets the tone for the whole trip.
- During your stay we're here for you — always. Whether you have a question, need a recommendation, or something needs attention, we're just a message or call away and will respond promptly. We want every day of your stay to feel effortless, and we mean that. At the same time, we completely respect your privacy and your space — Orca Pod is yours to enjoy on your own terms. We're in the background when you don't need us and right there when you do.