Verandah - Fort Myers, FL

About Verandah

Verandah is a gated community alongside the Orange River in Fort Myers, Florida. Developed by Bonita Bay Group, this green living community opened in 2003, and will have approximately 1,700 homes upon completion.

With an emphasis on environmental preservation, Verandah's master-planned community sits on 1,456 acres of natural Florida landscape and encompasses nine miles of scenic walking trails. From hobby groups to exercise clubs, this neighborhood provides a social and active lifestyle that's perfect for any homebuyer.

Verandah Amenities

Unlike most clubhouses Verandah's amenity centers were designed with the natural ways of the land; by building separate structures connected by picturesque boardwalks and trails. Verandah's River Village is the center of all the community activities. Located on the banks of the Orange River, River Village consists of the clubhouse, Golf House, and River House. With numerous amenities at Verandah, all of your needs are met.

The clubhouse offers a state-of-the-art fitness center where residents maintain their physical well-being. This facility offers a group fitness studio, exercise room with both cardiovascular and strength equipment, locker rooms, a junior Olympic-sized outdoor pool, five lighted Har-Tru tennis courts and a tennis pro shop. Personal fitness training and tennis lessons are available as well. After a long day of working out, residents can stop by the day spa for massages, manicures and facials or kick back and relax with their pets at the gated dog park.

With two stunningly maintained 18-hole championship golf courses, Verandah is an ideal community for golf enthusiasts. The Golf House is home to a pro shop and two golf courses, the Old Orange and Whispering Oaks. The Old Orange is Verandah s first 18-hole championship golf course, which was designed by highly-respected golf architect, Bob Cupp. Whispering Oaks, an additional world-class golf course was designed by professional golfers Jack Nicklaus II and his father, Jack Nicklaus. Verandah s golf courses were created to weave in and around Fort Myers' natural land.

Verandah's River House Restaurant and River House Lounge are great spots where residents can enjoy a relaxing meal along the breathtaking Orange River. The River House also includes a canoe and kayak launch, which is a superb setting for fishing. This is a great location to host banquets, weddings, holiday parties, and special occasions.

Verandah Homes & Real Estate

Upon completion, Verandah will have 1,700 homes developed by a variety of highly-respected builders including D.R. Horton, Neal Communities, Kolter Homes, Wyman Stokes and more. Verandah offers custom and traditional single-family homes, villas, and coach homes throughout 22 neighborhoods, providing a home for every taste and need. These various floor plans offer anywhere from two to five bedrooms and two to four bathrooms.

Offering attractive views, maintenance-free neighborhoods Pebblebrook, Idlewind, and Cottonwood Bend offer coach homes ranging from 1,488 to 2,040 square feet. As one of Verandah's most affordable options, coach homes are two-level buildings that feature both ground-floor and second-floor units. Verandah's villa-style homes also provide maintenance-free home options. These detached villas are located throughout the Citrus Creek, Lakeview, and Bramble Cove neighborhoods and range from 1,641 to 2,206 square feet. Whether looking for a winter escape or simply more time to enjoy activities, both maintenance-free villas and coach homes compliment an active lifestyle.

Homebuyers looking to call Fort Myers home have a wide variety of single-family floor plans and neighborhoods from which to handpick. The larger custom single-family homes range from 2,404 to 5,668 square feet and offer elegant features such as a pool, gourmet kitchens, at least three bedrooms, and high ceilings with amazing views of the nature, water, and golf courses. For the less selective buyers, there are a variety of single-family homes ranging from 1,831 to 4,163 square feet. Single-family homes include vaulted ceilings and spacious floor plans and come with at least three bedrooms and two bathrooms.

The master association, Verandah Community Association, maintains the beautiful common areas. All residents of Verandah pay an annual fee that covers street and landscape maintenance, cable, high-speed Internet, social activities, boathouse access, and maintains the beautiful biking and walking trails. Most residents pay an additional neighborhood fee that includes lawn care, landscaping, exterior home maintenance, and access to their subdivision pool.

Verandah Lifestyle

Residents enjoy playing golf at one of the two award-winning golf courses, swimming in the pool, or by walking the nine miles of trails that wind through the community. Verandah s picturesque landscape provides a carefree lifestyle for residents.

Verandah's full-time activities director keeps residents social calendars full by planning both on-site activities and excursions outside of the community. Verandah has several social clubs covering a wide spectrum of interests. Some of which include Texas hold em, bridge, Mah Jongg, beading club, photography, art club, Bible study group, technology class as well as horseback riding and kayaking. Residents gather and attend spring training games, seminars, pub-crawls and trips to Broadway shows. Verandah's friendly, laid-back lifestyle bursts with options to unwind with nature.

Area

Verandah is located 10 minutes from downtown Fort Myers, just three minutes east of I-75 on State Road 80. Surrounded by beautiful oaks, winding paths and sunny riverfronts Verandah is situated on tranquil preserves right along the Orange River. Buckingham, Alva, and the Lee County Civic Center are just a short drive from Verandah. Adjacent to the community, the Shops of Verandah include Publix grocery store, country parks and boat facilities.

Verandah s prime location provides access to many surrounding businesses and attractions. It is located 10-15 minutes away from Southwest Florida International Airport, 20 minutes away from picturesque beaches, and 20 minutes from Florida Gulf Coast University. With so much to do, residents of Verandah will never run out of fun activities while living in this world-class community in Fort Myers, Florida.