The Cape Haze Peninsula is a little known, off the beaten path, peaceful coastal vacation community located in Southwest Florida between Sarasota Florida and Fort Myers. The peninsula includes the communities of Cape Haze, Boca Grande, Placida, Manastoa Key, Palm Island, Don Pedro Island, Gasparilla Island, Knight Island, Grove City, and Englewood, Florida.
Nicknamed “Old Florida” this area enjoys all the comforts of home without the traffic jams of our largest and most famous communities. As its name implies, the peninsula is surrounded by water and the place attracts boaters and fishermen, beach walkers and nature lovers. Anywhere on the peninsula, you’ll never be more than a few minutes from the Intracoastal Waterway, the Gulf of Mexico, the Port of Charlotte, Lemon Bay, Gasparilla Sound, or any of the many tributaries.
There are numerous marinas, boat rental companies, state parks, boat ramps, and hundreds of professional fishing guides to help visitors enjoy the water. I recently rented a kayak from Grand Tour for $25 for a two hour rental and explored Coral Creek which runs parallel to the intracoastal waterway towards Rotonda.
I have visited many of the vacation rental communities and found that there are tremendous vacation rental values everywhere. Luxury condos along Placida Rd, which sold for $500,000 or more just a few years ago, are now available as vacation rentals often for less than $500 per week, and in some cases as little as $1500 per month. These include Hacienda del Mar, The Hammocks, Cape Haze Resort, Boca Vista Harbor, and Angler’s Club. In addition to these resort-style condos, there are also great privately owned homes including private pools in the Rotonda community.
Cape Haze Resort is a favorite because it offers luxury amenities like a large pool and spa, tennis courts, a putting green, and is surrounded by nature trails just a short drive from the intracoastal waterway. Angler’s Club at Boca Grande and Boca Vista Harbor boast spectacular views of Gasparilla Sound and are located adjacent to the Gasparilla Marina and only a half mile from Boca Grande. Hacienda del Mar and The Hammocks have luxurious suites overlooking the intracoastal waterway and were designed as luxurious private residences.
