What does Direct Access mean?

These properties are also called “Sailboat Access” properties and offer “No Low Bridge” access to the Gulf of Mexico. The Cape Coral and Mid-Point bridges are approximately 55′ high but we would still refer to a property that must pass under it as “Sailboat Access”. There are also power lines at the end of Cape Coral Parkway and the Bimini Canal that restrict mast height to less than 55 feet in height. These areas are still considered direct access since they are not behind a road bridge that would restrict height from 12′ to 24′. See the Bridge Heights in Southwest Florida Blog Post