Cape Haze is a vibrant waterfront community just south of Englewood and includes Rotonda, Placida and Gulf Cove, FL. Located on a peninsula in the Gulf of Mexico, Cape Haze is also considered a part of the Punta Gorda metro area, and is within a quick driving distance from both Port Charlotte and Fort Myers. Rich with old Florida history and set in an unspoiled natural paradise, Cape Haze is the perfect destination for your next relaxing beach community home.There is plenty to do in Cape Haze and neighboring getaway destinations, from water sports and fishing on the nearby Gasparilla Barrier Islands (easy to reach by boat through their deep water canals), to taking in a show in nearby Venice. Like so many other areas in Southwest Florida, Cape Haze is an outdoor enthusiasts dream come true. This beautiful stretch of the Gulf coast offers everything from boating, canoeing, fishing, jet skiing, sailing, swimming or even just sunning on their sandy beaches. Naturally, being on a peninsula makes Cape Haze a great destination or home for beach lovers, with miles and miles of unspoiled sandy beaches to enjoy.
Southwest Florida is notorious for their year-round great weather, and Cape Haze is no exception. There are a number of beaches, hiking trails and nature preserves for you to explore in Cape Haze, such as the Cedar Point Environmental Center. Here you can take a guided tour through the mangroves and salt flats where alligators, tortoises and eagles make their homes. The Cape Haze Aquatic Preserve is also home to manatees and is a protected area for you to explore. With a total of four Gulf beaches and two state parks right in the Cape Haze area, residents never have to go far for a taste of paradise or to get close to nature.Cape Haze is a popular “off the beaten path” tourist destination, and is also a flourishing community that is perfect for your next quiet home setting. Bird watching, picnics, long strolls on the beach and quiet evenings under the stars can be yours in Cape Haze. Also, with Tampa to the north and Naples to the south, Cape Haze is a great central location to both of these metropolitan areas. With airports nearby in both Charlotte and Lee counties, you are never far from any destination in Cape Haze.
While the average age of the nearly 50,000 Cape Haze residents is 58, many young families make this waterfront paradise their home as well. With three elementary schools, one middle school, one high school and one private school, Cape Haze still offers the conveniences of an urban area in a more secluded tropical setting. Also including a variety of shopping, dining, churches, banking and community programs and recreation, Cape Haze is the perfect setting for your next winter home, investment property or new home purchase. Please contact us regarding questions about Cape Haze real estate, and we will be happy to tell you about townhomes, condominiums and single-family homes in this Gulf coast community.
