Gulf Harbour Yacht & Country Club is one of Southwest Florida's premier gated waterfront communities, combining boating, golf, tennis, fitness, dining, and social amenities within one private setting along the Caloosahatchee River in Fort Myers.
Spanning approximately 547 acres, Gulf Harbour was designed as a complete lifestyle community where residents can enjoy many of their favorite activities without leaving the neighborhood. From the private marina and championship golf course to the clubhouse, fitness center, spa, salon, pools, and extensive social calendar, Gulf Harbour offers a true resort-style living experience.
The community features more than 20 distinct neighborhoods, with residences ranging from waterfront condominiums and coach homes to golf-course villas, single-family homes, and luxury estates. Buyers are drawn to Gulf Harbour for its combination of boating access, country club amenities, convenience, and strong sense of community.
Located along the Caloosahatchee River, Gulf Harbour provides access to some of Southwest Florida's most popular destinations, including Sanibel Island, Captiva Island, Fort Myers Beach, and the Gulf of Mexico.
Buyers comparing Southwest Florida lifestyle communities may consider Gulf Harbour alongside private club communities such as Miromar Lakes, Mediterra, and Pelican Preserve. Gulf Harbour stands apart through its distinctive combination of marina living, golf, and resort-style amenities.
Location
Fort Myers along the Caloosahatchee River.
Community Type
Gated waterfront yacht and country club community.
Size
Approximately 547 acres.
Neighborhoods
More than 20 distinct residential neighborhoods.
Residences
Waterfront condominiums, coach homes, golf-course villas, single-family homes, and luxury estates.
Amenities
Marina, championship golf, tennis, pickleball, fitness, spa, salon, pools, dining, and social activities.
Boating is at the heart of Gulf Harbour's identity. The community's private marina provides convenient access to the Caloosahatchee River and routes leading toward the Gulf of Mexico.
From Gulf Harbour, boaters can explore Sanibel, Captiva, Cayo Costa, Boca Grande, and the many islands and waterways that define Southwest Florida.
Gulf Harbour Golf & Country Club offers an active private club lifestyle centered around golf, recreation, dining, and social connection.
Depending on membership level, members may enjoy championship golf, practice facilities, tennis, pickleball, fitness programs, clubhouse dining, and social events.
Gulf Harbour offers an exceptional range of amenities close to home, including the private marina, championship golf course, country club facilities, fitness center, spa and wellness services, salon, resort-style pools, dining, tennis, pickleball, and community events.
Gulf Harbour's location along the Caloosahatchee River provides access to Southwest Florida's waterways and nearby destinations, including Sanibel Island, Captiva Island, Fort Myers Beach, and the Gulf of Mexico.
Gulf Harbour was developed as a master-planned waterfront community centered around luxury residential living, boating, golf, recreation, and social connection.
The community was thoughtfully planned along the Caloosahatchee River to take advantage of Southwest Florida's natural waterways while providing residents with a private, amenity-rich environment.
Unlike neighborhoods focused on a single lifestyle feature, Gulf Harbour was designed as a complete destination, with residences, a private marina, championship golf, recreational facilities, dining, and gathering spaces located within the gates.
Over the decades, Gulf Harbour has grown into one of Fort Myers' most established private communities, offering a wide variety of residential choices across more than 20 individual neighborhoods.
The community's appeal has remained consistent. Residents value the ability to enjoy boating, golf, fitness, dining, and social activities in one location while remaining close to beaches, healthcare, shopping, dining, and the airport.
Today, Gulf Harbour continues to attract both full-time residents and seasonal homeowners seeking an active Southwest Florida lifestyle.
Gulf Harbour offers a wide range of residential options, including:
Buyers can choose between lower-maintenance residences and larger private homes depending on their preferred lifestyle, space requirements, and community location.
Factors that may influence property value include:
Yes. Gulf Harbour is located along the Caloosahatchee River and offers waterfront residences, marina access, private docks at select properties, and a variety of boating opportunities.
Yes. The community's marina and riverfront location provide access toward the Gulf of Mexico. Buyers should verify the dock configuration, water depth, vessel restrictions, and navigation requirements associated with each property.
Yes. Gulf Harbour offers a championship golf course and an active private country club lifestyle. Membership terms and availability should be confirmed directly with Gulf Harbour Golf & Country Club.
The community includes waterfront condominiums, coach homes, golf-course villas, single-family residences, custom waterfront homes, and luxury estates.
Gulf Harbour is within driving distance of Sanibel Island, Captiva Island, and Fort Myers Beach. Travel times vary depending on traffic and seasonal conditions, but many destinations are approximately 30 minutes or more from the community.
The Gulf Harbour lifestyle differs from direct Gulf-front living. It is centered around riverfront boating, marina access, golf, and private club amenities rather than immediate access to a white-sand beach.
Janice Harris, P.A., is a longtime Southwest Florida resident and Luxury Real Estate Advisor with Compass Naples, bringing extensive business, financial and real estate experience to clients buying and selling along the Southwest Florida coast.
Gulf Harbour Yacht & Country Club has 906 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Gulf Harbour Yacht & Country Club do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 1,667 people call Gulf Harbour Yacht & Country Club home. The population density is 2,476 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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