Brian McColgan

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

This beautiful home features a stunning entrance under an old Live Oak tree and tropical foliage. Know as the Paddle to the Sea cottage, the entrance is a classic split foyer, with steps down to 4 bedrooms, 2 baths and guest living area. Step up and open to a dramatic Great Room with vaulted and coffered ceiling, kitchen, bar and half bath. Multiple classic multi-lite French doors along 3 sides