The Intracoastal Waterway extends along the Gulf Coast between the barrier islands and the mainland. It offers deep water boating for any vessel.

Stump Pass
Offers a State Park, incredible beach fishing, snorkeling, shelling and abundant wildlife.

Little Gasparilla Island
The beaches on Little Gasparilla Island are a special place. Plentiful shells, shallow turquoise surf and few people. These beaches can be quickly reached by boat.

Palm Island
An aerial view of this amazing destination shows acres of undisturbed and pleasantly private beaches, park and amenities for the entire family. Palm Island is located directly across the Intracoastal from our Cape Haze rental.

Boca Grande Lighthouse
The famous Boca Grande Lighthouse overlooks Boca Grande Pass and incredible Tarpon fishing April - June.

Abundant Wildlife
Curious dolphin, casual manatee and graceful birds inhabit our area here on the Gulf Coast. Enjoy a day out on the water surrounded by our friends!

Friends Forever
You may notice how easily you make friends here in Southwest Florida. Everone is always willing to join in the fun.

 

 

 

Englewood-Cape Haze, Florida
We believe that we have chosen the perfect location for your stay in sunny Southwest Florida. Located on the Intracoastal waterway in Cape Haze-Englewood, Florida you will find great access to area Gulf beaches including Englewood Beach, Manasota Key, Don Pedro State Park, Palm Island, Little Gasparilla Island, Boca Grande, Cayo Costa and more by both land and water. It takes a mere 5 minutes to access the open Gulf of Mexico through our well marked, bridgeless, deepwater inlet (Stump Pass). You will find navigating our area a breeze with direct access from the marina to the deep, well marked Intracoastal Waterway providing a safe, convenient route north to Venice, and as far south as Sanibel.

The land-based explorer will be pleased to find that they are just 5 minutes from the historic town of Boca Grande and 15 minutes from the Sarasota County Canopy road, a must-see scenic byway. Access to shopping, restaurants, beaches, parks, and just about anything else you could possibly want can be found literally in every direction.

Despite its easy access to all the amenities of city living, the small community of town homes at Cape Haze Marina is located on a private point set away from the road. You will always find the most important component to any vacation when you arrive back at your temporary residence ...peace and quiet. Enjoy a cold drink and take in the sunset from your fourth floor roof deck and you will remember why you chose to come to Southwest Florida

About Englewood Florida Englewood is located on the Southern Gulf Coast of Florida and is minutes away from Venice, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Sarasota and Boca Grande.

Lemon Bay, a rich fishing ground, is located right outside your door. The Intracoastal Waterway, which passes through the center of Lemon Bay, provides a quick and convenient path to the islands of Gasparilla, Little Gasparilla, Palm, Captiva and Sanibel. In addition, the scenic and infamous waters of Charlotte Harbor may be reached in minutes by boat.

The small, beachfront town of Englewood sits right on Lemon Bay. Widely known as one of Florida’s best-kept secrets, the town of Englewood has four pristine beaches great for swimming, shelling, sunbathing, boating, fishing, and scuba diving, snorkeling or hiking along the ocean’s edge.

The sun sparkles off turquoise Lemon Bay during the day and at dusk, the sunsets are unbelievable. The warm, tropical climate and off shore breezes make it a place you’ll want to return to time and again. This is one place that has everything you’d expect in a Florida vacation, without the high prices and crowds. If you do get the urge for more excitement, easy day trips take you to Tampa Bay, Naples and Fort Myers. Disney World is a two and a half-hour drive from Lemon Bay and Miami is three hours away.

About the Fishing "Lemon Bay is one of Florida's best kept secrets. Even nearby locals that fish Charlotte Harbor extensively seldom make the run up here to fish," says Captain Tom McLaughlin. "It is safe, family friendly, calm on even the windiest of days, and honestly I don't think I have ever been in a place with as many fish, and not just any fish but BIG Reds and Snook, in my entire life." Coming from a fisherman who was raised stalking the inshore and back country waters of the Florida Keys, that is saying a lot. "I was amazed the first time I fished over here. There is just so much life, such a diverse ecosystem, and every where I looked there were fishy looking spots that actually held lots of fish! It's what the keys must have been like 50 years ago," he says.

Lemon Bay not only offers terrific inshore action close to the docks, but also is a perfect starting point for your fishing adventure should your desires take you farther from home. "You have bridgeless access to the Gulf of Mexico through a deepwater pass (with no idle speed zones between the marina and open water) and short ride South will put you into Gasparilla Sound, Bull Bay, Turtle Bay, Charlotte Harbor, and the fabled waters of Boca Grande Pass. During the summer the beaches just outside Stump Pass are absolutely packed with feeding pods of Tarpon. "Some of my most memorable days fishing for Silver Kings has come not from the big waters of Boca Grande Pass, but from the beaches just minutes from my dock. We have Snook, Reds, Tarpon, and Trout inshore--or if offshore is your game you can tangle with Grouper, Snapper, Amberjack, Kings, Cobia, Permit, and even Blackfin Tuna and large sharks just a short ride out of Stump Pass," says Captain Tom. "You really can't pick a better location to spend time on the water."