323 Useppa Island, Useppa Island, FL 33924
For Sale $2,500,000
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Pelican Retreat cottage is located in the boating community of Useppa Island. The 110-acre Sanctuary is a private community and members-only club. With no need for gates or walls, it is surrounded by water, in the pristine Pine Island Sound and Charlotte Harbor aquatic preserves of Southwest Florida. Geographically it is in the same chain of barrier islands as Sanibel-Captiva, visible to the south, although one island east of the Gulf of America. Accessible only by boat (or aircraft), the commute to the mainland is in a special class of its own. Just a 15 minute joyful boat ride will deliver you to Boca Grande or Pine Island, and thence to all “civilized” conveniences of the mainland. The commute is special in a way that you will never tire of it. Just think-you are not stuck in traffic, or waiting for a light to change, fretting over the packed roads ahead. You are just watching the dolphins play and the birds dive, waving to passing boats with smiling passengers, and all of them wave with more than one finger-joyfully! Yes, not like the mainland! You might be sitting next to one of your Useppa neighbors, the one that has not been in a grocery store for months, because all their goods are delivered to the Shore Port, where the staff will transport them to the island, and her home. Who said it is inconvenient when you don’t have roads? And this beautiful home will let you join the ranks of the lucky who have already landed on Useppa as a lifestyle choice. Located on the southern end of the island, along the historic Pink Path and overlooking the Sound, you can keep an eye on your boat at the dock just behind the house. Pelican Retreat has an inverted floor plan with the living areas and master suite on the top floor, enabling views of the sunrise, the water and a nearby Osprey nest from the kitchen, living-dining rooms and primary bedroom. All are immediately accessible to a screened lanai protected by the best hurricane shutters. As a backup, all the glass in the home is impact rated for fierce winds. The interior features hardwood flooring, granite kitchen countertops, and stainless steel appliances. The lower floor includes 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a den for serious TV fans, and also opens up to a huge open deck with gas grill, storage room/shop and wide water views. Again, good quality finishes throughout. A special feature of this turnkey home is the nearly new Roche Bobois furnishings that dominate the living areas, complemented with other high-quality pieces. Over the past few years, the home has enjoyed the highest levels of care, with a new roof, generator, and up-to-date HVAC and mechanicals. Located in the AE8 flood zone and appropriately elevated by pilings, the home has been unaffected by the near-historic storm surges of the past couple of years. Lastly, when you move into this home, you will be joining a community of like-minded island dwellers who value the environment, lifestyle and community rarely found elsewhere.
Built-In Cabinets
Exclusions
Fireplace
Foyer
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Walk-In Closet(s)
Barbecue
Beach - Private
Bike And Jog Path
Bocce Court
Pool
Fitness Center
Underground Utility
Water Skiing
Marina
Private Beach Pavilion
Restaurant
Sidewalk
Streetlight
Tennis Court(s)
Taxes: $15,861.00
Tax Year: 2025
Master Association Fees: $1,622.00
Association Fee: $25,140.00
Boat Lift
Boat Slip
Elec Avail at dock
Water Avail at Dock
Wooden Dock
Open Porch/Lanai
Screened Lanai/Porch
Cooktop - Gas
Dishwasher
Disposal
Dryer
Generator
Grill - Gas
Water Treatment Owned
Wine Cooler
Microwave
Refrigerator/Freezer
Refrigerator/Icemaker
Self Cleaning Oven
Smoke Detector
Washer
Bay
Mangroves
Bay
Navigable
Building Design: Single Family
Community Type: Boating, Tennis
MLS Area: Oi01 - Outer Islands
Price per Square Feet: $752.33
Total Floors: 2
Water: Central
Construction: Wood Frame, Vinyl Siding
Foreclosure: No
Short Sale: No
Date Listed: 2025-12-10 00:00:00
Pool: No
Pool Type: Community
Pool Description: Community
Private Spa: No
Furnished: Turnkey
Kitchen Description: Gas Available
Parking: Covered, Driveway Paved, Golf Cart, Under Bldg Open, Attached
Garage Description: Attached
Garage Spaces: 2
Flooring: Wood
Roof: Metal
Heating: Central Electric, Zoned
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(S), Central Electric
Fireplace: Yes
Storm Protection: Impact Resistant Doors, Impact Resistant Windows, Shutters Electric
Security: Smoke Detector(S)
Laundry: Laundry In Residence
Irrigation: Central
55+ Community: No
Pets: With Approval
Restrictions: Architectural, Deeded, Limited Number Vehicles, No Commercial, No Motorcycles, No Rv, No Truck
Maintenance: Legal/Accounting, Manager, Rec Facilities, Reserve, Street Lights, Street Maintenance, Trash Removal
Rear Exposure: E
Lot Desc.: Across From Waterfront, Regular
Amenities: Barbecue, Beach - Private, Bike And Jog Path, Bocce Court, Pool, Fitness Center, Underground Utility, Water Skiing, Marina, Private Beach Pavilion, Restaurant, Sidewalk, Streetlight, Tennis Court(S)
Listing Courtesy Of: Uip Property Company Llc
brianmc@useppa.com
Pelican Retreat cottage is located in the boating community of Useppa Island. The 110-acre Sanctuary is a private community and members-only club. With no need for gates or walls, it is surrounded by water, in the pristine Pine Island Sound and Charlotte Harbor aquatic preserves of Southwest Florida. Geographically it is in the same chain of barrier islands as Sanibel-Captiva, visible to the south, although one island east of the Gulf of America. Accessible only by boat (or aircraft), the commute to the mainland is in a special class of its own. Just a 15 minute joyful boat ride will deliver you to Boca Grande or Pine Island, and thence to all “civilized” conveniences of the mainland. The commute is special in a way that you will never tire of it. Just think-you are not stuck in traffic, or waiting for a light to change, fretting over the packed roads ahead. You are just watching the dolphins play and the birds dive, waving to passing boats with smiling passengers, and all of them wave with more than one finger-joyfully! Yes, not like the mainland! You might be sitting next to one of your Useppa neighbors, the one that has not been in a grocery store for months, because all their goods are delivered to the Shore Port, where the staff will transport them to the island, and her home. Who said it is inconvenient when you don’t have roads? And this beautiful home will let you join the ranks of the lucky who have already landed on Useppa as a lifestyle choice. Located on the southern end of the island, along the historic Pink Path and overlooking the Sound, you can keep an eye on your boat at the dock just behind the house. Pelican Retreat has an inverted floor plan with the living areas and master suite on the top floor, enabling views of the sunrise, the water and a nearby Osprey nest from the kitchen, living-dining rooms and primary bedroom. All are immediately accessible to a screened lanai protected by the best hurricane shutters. As a backup, all the glass in the home is impact rated for fierce winds. The interior features hardwood flooring, granite kitchen countertops, and stainless steel appliances. The lower floor includes 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a den for serious TV fans, and also opens up to a huge open deck with gas grill, storage room/shop and wide water views. Again, good quality finishes throughout. A special feature of this turnkey home is the nearly new Roche Bobois furnishings that dominate the living areas, complemented with other high-quality pieces. Over the past few years, the home has enjoyed the highest levels of care, with a new roof, generator, and up-to-date HVAC and mechanicals. Located in the AE8 flood zone and appropriately elevated by pilings, the home has been unaffected by the near-historic storm surges of the past couple of years. Lastly, when you move into this home, you will be joining a community of like-minded island dwellers who value the environment, lifestyle and community rarely found elsewhere.
Property Details
Price: $2,500,000
Sq Ft: 3,323
($752 per sqft)
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Partial Baths: 1
City: Useppa Island
County: Lee
Type: Single Family
Development: Useppa Island
Acres: 0.18
Virtual Tour/Floorplan: View
Year Built: 1982
Listing Number: 2025023656
Status Code: A-Active
Taxes: $15,861.00
Tax Year: 2025
Garage:
2
/
Attached
Furnishings: Turnkey
Pets Allowed: With Approval
Interior Features:
Built-In Cabinets
Exclusions
Fireplace
Foyer
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Walk-In Closet(s)
Amenities:
Barbecue
Beach - Private
Bike And Jog Path
Bocce Court
Pool
Fitness Center
Underground Utility
Water Skiing
Marina
Private Beach Pavilion
Restaurant
Sidewalk
Streetlight
Tennis Court(s)
Financial Information:
Taxes: $15,861.00
Tax Year: 2025
Master Association Fees: $1,622.00
Association Fee: $25,140.00
Exterior Features:
Boat Lift
Boat Slip
Elec Avail at dock
Water Avail at Dock
Wooden Dock
Open Porch/Lanai
Screened Lanai/Porch
Equipment:
Cooktop - Gas
Dishwasher
Disposal
Dryer
Generator
Grill - Gas
Water Treatment Owned
Wine Cooler
Microwave
Refrigerator/Freezer
Refrigerator/Icemaker
Self Cleaning Oven
Smoke Detector
Washer
View:
Bay
Mangroves
Waterfront Description:
Bay
Navigable
Additional Information:
Building Design: Single Family
Community Type: Boating, Tennis
MLS Area: Oi01 - Outer Islands
Price per Square Feet: $752.33
Total Floors: 2
Water: Central
Construction: Wood Frame, Vinyl Siding
Foreclosure: No
Short Sale: No
Date Listed: 2025-12-10 00:00:00
Pool: No
Pool Type: Community
Pool Description: Community
Private Spa: No
Furnished: Turnkey
Kitchen Description: Gas Available
Parking: Covered, Driveway Paved, Golf Cart, Under Bldg Open, Attached
Garage Description: Attached
Garage Spaces: 2
Flooring: Wood
Roof: Metal
Heating: Central Electric, Zoned
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(S), Central Electric
Fireplace: Yes
Storm Protection: Impact Resistant Doors, Impact Resistant Windows, Shutters Electric
Security: Smoke Detector(S)
Laundry: Laundry In Residence
Irrigation: Central
55+ Community: No
Pets: With Approval
Restrictions: Architectural, Deeded, Limited Number Vehicles, No Commercial, No Motorcycles, No Rv, No Truck
Maintenance: Legal/Accounting, Manager, Rec Facilities, Reserve, Street Lights, Street Maintenance, Trash Removal
Rear Exposure: E
Lot Desc.: Across From Waterfront, Regular
Amenities: Barbecue, Beach - Private, Bike And Jog Path, Bocce Court, Pool, Fitness Center, Underground Utility, Water Skiing, Marina, Private Beach Pavilion, Restaurant, Sidewalk, Streetlight, Tennis Court(S)
Map of 323 Useppa Island, Useppa Island, FL 33924
Listing Courtesy Of: Uip Property Company Llc
brianmc@useppa.com