- Water
- Lake
- Golf
- No course
- Gated
- Yes
- City
- Fort Myers
What Is Esplanade Lake Club?
A gated, resort-lifestyle community of 778 acres in South Fort Myers, off Alico Road just east of Ben Hill Griffin Parkway, built around one thing: a 352-acre freshwater lake permitted for power water sports.
Around 650 single-family and villa homes at plan, developed by Taylor Morrison alongside Pulte and Seagate Development Group, in a California-Tuscan style running two to four bedrooms with open indoor-outdoor living.
I am Kris Asquith, Broker Associate at Premiere Plus Realty, and Fort Myers is one of the nine Southwest Florida markets I work.
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What Kind of Water Is It?
A lake you can actually use: waterskiing and wakeboarding are permitted on the 352 acres, and the community backs that up with a private beach area, a boat launch, a marina, and options for private docks.
The honest limit is the same one that applies across this corridor: the water is freshwater and inland, and nothing here reaches the Gulf. If salt water is the plan, the coastal markets answer it. If the plan is a wake boat five minutes from your own lanai, this is exactly the place, and the dock question for any specific home is one of the first things I check for you.
The nearest comparison is WildBlue, one road south: more lake acreage across three quarry lakes there, one larger single lake here, and the amenity styles differ enough that most buyers feel a clear preference after seeing both.
What Does the Community Include?
The amenity campus runs resort-first: the Bahama Bar and Grille, the Koquina Sand Spa, a resort-style pool, a fitness centre, and courts for tennis, pickleball and bocce. A full-time lifestyle manager coordinates events, fitness programming and social outings, which sets the tone of the place as much as any facility does.
There is no golf course, and that is deliberate. One caution worth a sentence: the Esplanade name is shared by other Esplanade-branded communities in the region, including ones built around golf, so confirm the community rather than the name when comparing listings. At Esplanade Lake Club the lake is the course.
What Do Homes Cost, and Where Does It Sit?
As of late 2026, Esplanade Lake Club runs from the mid-$500,000s up to about $4 million for the top lakefront homes [verified: 2026-09-08 against Kris Asquith].
The location is the other half of the value: under half a mile from I-75, three to four minutes to Southwest Florida International Airport, directly across from Gulf Coast Town Center and near Miromar Outlets. For a seasonal owner, it is about as close to the jet bridge as a lake community can be.
How I Would Approach It With You
Lake position first, then floor plan. The gap between an off-water villa and a lakefront home with a dock option is the widest decision in the community, in both lifestyle and money, and it is the one to settle before touring models.
Tell me whether the boat is real or notional and whether this is full-time or seasonal, and I will tell you honestly where in the community, and whether WildBlue or Miromar Lakes fits better. The step-by-step buying process covers the rest.
Get in touch or call (239) 300-1427.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you water ski at Esplanade Lake Club?
Yes. The 352-acre freshwater lake is permitted for power water sports including waterskiing and wakeboarding, and the community has a private beach area, boat launch and marina, with options for private docks.
Does Esplanade Lake Club have a golf course?
No, by design. The community is built around the lake and a resort amenity campus: the Bahama Bar and Grille, Koquina Sand Spa, resort pool, fitness centre, tennis, pickleball and bocce. Note that other Esplanade-branded communities in the region do have golf, so confirm the community rather than the name.
Is Esplanade Lake Club gated?
Yes. Esplanade Lake Club is a gated community of 778 acres with around 650 single-family and villa homes planned, developed by Taylor Morrison alongside Pulte and Seagate Development Group.
How much do Esplanade Lake Club homes cost?
As of late 2026, from the mid-$500,000s up to about $4 million for the top lakefront homes [verified: 2026-09-08 against Kris Asquith]. Lake position drives the range, so ask about the specific lot type.
Where is Esplanade Lake Club?
In South Fort Myers off Alico Road, just east of Ben Hill Griffin Parkway: under half a mile from I-75, three to four minutes to RSW airport, directly across from Gulf Coast Town Center and near Miromar Outlets.
Does the lake reach the Gulf?
No. The lake is freshwater and inland, so boating stays on the lake. If salt water and Gulf access are the plan, the coastal markets answer that instead.
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