Yacht Club Waterfront Real Estate
The Cape Coral Yacht Club is a public, community park that borders the Caloosahatchee river with views of Fort Myers and Sanibel Island. While its a community with a ton of ammenities and a lot to offer, it is not a part of an HOA in any way. Often times, we hear people make the assumption that it is part of a private boating club, but this is not the case. Originally in the 1960's, the beach area was part of a club but it has since been taken over by the city of Cape Coral and is now open to the public. Today, the term "Yacht Club Real Estate" refers to the mostly waterfront homes that make up the neighborhood which was the first to be built here in Cape Coral back in the late 1950's and early 1960's.
With most homes offering direct access, also often know as "Sailboat Access" to the ocean waters of the Gulf of Mexico, this has become a very populare home for boaters who wish to keep their sailboats or motor boats right in their back yard on their electric boat lift or dock. For those that have sailboats, the Cape Coral local term of "Sailboat Access" mainly means that are no bridges that would impede your travels as you navigate out to the open waters.
While there are still many of the affordable, original florida style ranch homes in the Yacht Club, a lot of them have been "Torn Down" due to the high demand for the land and then new, large estate homes have been built in their place...quite a few of them being used primarily as vaction homes. To some, the vacation homes may not be ideal but it certainly has helped to create a pristine, well kept living environment in the neighborhood due to the stringent requirements of vacation renters. Some of the most sought after homes for sale in the Yacht Club neighborhood are often located along the Calooosahatchee River. These riverfront homes often offer a hightened level of luxury along with excellent access to the ocean waters.
Cape Coral (Godman) Yacht Basin Marina
The Cape Coral Yacht Basin Marina located alongside the Yacht Club Community Park, features 89 boat slips, used to dock vessels up to 55 feet in length. Daily, monthly, and annual rentals are available on a first come, first serve basis. Boat Slip Rental rates are charged on a “by the foot” basis and are about 25% less for Cape Coral residents. There also is a small utility fee per month that includes the use of fresh water, electricity and air conditioning. For friends and family coming into town and need a place to moor for short period, daily rentals are also available. Individuals who rent slips in the marina have access to several boating amenities located onsite, as well as other amenities within the Yacht Club Community Park that are conveniently located within walking distance.
Boating Amenities:
- Fuel Dock Facility with gas, diesel, bait and ice
- Pump Out Station
- Clean Tiled Shower/Restrooms
- Washer and Dryer
- Lighted fishing pier
The Cape Coral Yacht Basin is located on the Inter Coastal Waterway, and can be accessed via boat by turning North at marker 78A, following the marked channel into Flamingo Canal and continuing past Ford's Boat House Fuel Dock and into the marina. Staff monitors VHF channel 16.
With all of the options included with this public run marina, it makes buying Yacht Club Waterfront Real estate and homes off the water in this neighborhood one of the best areas in Cape Coral, especially if you do not want to pay HOA fees. It is a wonderful vacation neighborhood with mature palm trees and very few open lots.
Yacht Club Community Park
Located at 5819 Driftwood Parkway, it's known as Cape Coral's original landmark. Locals and visitors have been enjoying the many waterfront activities of the Yacht Club Community Park since it opened in 1962. Amenities include a public beach on the Caloosahatchee River with picnic shelters and BBQ grills, the Yacht Club Community Pool, a marina, boat ramps and a long sight-seeing and fishing pier. The park also encompasses the Yacht Club Ballroom, Tony Rotino Center, the Boathouse Tiki Bar & Grill, tennis courts with a pro shop, racquetball courts, shuffleboard courts and a beach playground area.
The public, heated, Jr. Olympic swimming pool is open 7 days per week and offers swim lessons, water exercise programs, lap swimming, a Masters Swim Program, and summer youth camps. Additionally, the main pool features two diving boards and a separate kiddie pool with an interactive dewdrop fountain and underwater bubblers.
One of the unique amenities of the Yacht Club Community Park is the Yacht Club Ballroom, which can accommodate parties of up to 350 people. It is a favored location for weddings, private parties, and business meetings. With a picturesque fountain at the entrance and a terrace overlooking the pool on the opposite side, your rental also includes the use of a full kitchen, stage and large ice machine. Tables and chairs are set up however you like, and you may bring in the caterer, DJ, or party planner of your choosing. A smaller room (East Room) is also available for training seminars, meetings, or parties of less than 50 people.
Yacht Club Tennis Courts
The Cape Coral Yacht Club Tennis Courts, located on the grounds of the Yacht Club Community Park, features 5 lighted tennis courts which are open to the public from 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Tennis pro staff is available on site for both private and group lessons as well as league play. The courts are open to both members and non-members.
Annual memberships for individuals, couples, and families are available for purchase and active from October 1 - September 30. Non-members can utilize the facility by paying a daily fee for court time. The courts are located right next to the Yacht Club marina as well as the on-site public Boat Ramps.
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Cape Coral Yacht Club close by neighborhoods are:
The Eight Lakes (Great Water views)
Beach Pkwy (Gold Coast Waterfront Homes close to downtown)
Savona (Gold Coast Waterfront Homes)
The Bimini Basin (Sailboat Access Waterfront Condos)