Beach Club adds to The Island at West Bay's Allure

Above Water Public Relations & Marketing, LLC
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As one of the few local communities with its own private beach club, West Bay Club is renovating the Beach Club on Little Hickory Island to include a full-service restaurant and bar with indoor and outdoor dining, expansive deck space, umbrellas, beach chairs, towel service and 200 feet of direct beach access for sun-bathing, swimming, and kayaking, as well as fishing.

The Island at West Bay Club is the culmination of luxury living in the acclaimed West Bay Club community of Estero, Florida. Sprawling homes on leafy streetscapes are woven amongst the manicured fairways, lush nature preserves, and scenic waterways. Among the countless amenities here is the West Bay Beach Club, now under renovation.

Situated on Little Hickory Island on the Gulf of Mexico, the peaceful destination offers 5.7 miles of beachfront available to all residents and their guests. The private club has arranged for attendants to provide umbrellas, beach chairs and towel service and 200 feet of direct beach access for lounging, dining, swimming, and kayaking, as well as fishing. Note that a saltwater fishing license is required to fish from shore. There is no fee for Florida residents. West Bay Beach Club also provides convenient men’s and women’s locker rooms and showers. Now under construction is a new 4,245-square-foot building that will include a full-service restaurant and bar with indoor and outdoor dining throughout the day and expansive deck space to enjoy the view and skip the sandy toes. The anticipated opening is scheduled for the winter of 2023.

As one of the few local communities with its own private beach club, West Bay has expanded the parking areas to accommodate up to 60 vehicles and offers valet service during the busy season when friends and family descend upon Southwest Florida to enjoy our lifestyle. Residents here have already discovered the invigorating, yet relaxing life at West Bay Club. From the Golf House to the Beach Club, the Bay House to the River Park and The Net Tennis Center to The Sports Park, new residents of The Island will join a well-established community of doers.

Homeowners and their guests can spend a day playing 18 holes of championship golf, designed by the father-and-son team of Pete and P.B. Dye followed by a celebratory meal in the Golf House or a toast at the 19th hole known as the Niblick. For members who prefer racquet sports, The Tennis Center is home to eight Har-Tru courts and a full schedule of tournaments and socials. In addition, the always active and engaging Sports Park offers pickleball, bocce, shuffleboard, a picnic area and two dog parks.

Now selling rapidly are 86 luxurious condominiums in The Island at West Bay Club. Designed by architects Garcia Stromberg of West Palm Beach, every home claims a corner position with expansive terraces capturing views of the Gulf of Mexico, Estero Bay and nature preserves. Levels two through seven of the building feature extraordinarily large wraparound terraces. Limited to only four unique residences per floor, the 24-story tower will feature a single core elevator and over 3,250 square feet of living space under air in each residence. Open concept floorplans include a choice of a three-bedroom plus den, four-and-a half bath residence or a four-bedroom, four-bath residence all with 10-foot ceilings.

Penthouse homes at The Island at West Bay Club have 12-foot ceilings. Two units with 6,025 square feet of luxury living space are on the top floor, and four more penthouse residences comprise the 23rd floor.

The Island at West Bay Club’s striking architecture inspires an inviting indoor-outdoor lifestyle, especially with the wide terraces and glass-railed balconies. On The Island’s rooftop, an amenity deck creates a breathtaking backdrop for morning exercise in the shaded fitness and yoga space, refreshing dips in the adults-only relaxation pool, and sunset celebrations overlooking the expansive Gulf of Mexico vistas. For entertaining, the rooftop wine bar and catering kitchen, ample seating, shaded lounge areas and fire pits gather friends and family year-round. Additional amenities include a lap pool, a family swimming pool and comfortable private cabanas, a fitness center, golf simulator, pet grooming area, business center, club room, and convenient grill and entertainment areas.

Visit the sales center at 22050 S. Tamiami Trail, Estero, FL 33928. For more information on The Island at West Bay Club and to stay updated on its progress, visit IslandWestBay.com or call West Bay Realty at 239-948-9009.

This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Beach Club adds to The Island at West Bay's Allure