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Living the Good Life at Verandah in Fort Myers

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: May 19, 2023

Located in Fort Myers, Verandah is a private, guard-gated golf course community.

Verandah residents get to enjoy retirement life among mature oak trees, meandering bike paths and walking trails, and breathtaking views of the Orange River. Verandah offers the convenience of being close to everything while still being surrounded by nature, making it an ideal community for those who love the outdoors.

Inside Verandah you'll find first rate resort-style amenities, complete with full-service dining options, social events and activities, fitness and recreation options, and 2 spectacular 18-hole championship golf courses.

This video from the developer provides a great initial overview:

Location

This map gives you a good idea of Verandah's terrific location:

As you can see, another community I've written about several times, Babcock Ranch, is right next door.

Popular attractions nearby include the winter estates of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, both of which are open to the public as museums. There are also a number of nature preserves and parks, like the Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, and beautiful beach areas like those on nearby Sanibel Island.

Amenities

Verandah has all of the amenities you'd expect to find in a community like this, including:

  • Community pool
  • Fitness center
  • Tennis courts
  • Bocce Courts
  • On-site dining
  • 2 award-winning championship golf courses, Old Orange, designed by Bob Cupp, and Whispering Oak, designed by Jack Nicklaus.

Homes in Verandah

The Captiva Model at Verandah in Fort Myers

The homes in Verandah range in size from about 1,800 sq. ft. to more than 2,900 sq. ft.

At the time of this writing there are 13 different floorplans available across 3 distinct collections, and prices start in the $400k's.

Learn More About Verandah

If Verandah sounds like a place you'd like to add to your list of “maybe's” you can request more information direct from the developer, Neal Communities, right here:

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