Thinking about a vacation in 2022? Don’t take too much time as you need to plan it now! The pandemic changed vacationing habits. Vacation homes, such as Cape Coral Home Away, are busier than ever. Many of the vacation home rentals are already booked through May and June of 2022.
Why?
- When someone likes a home they rent they are more prone to reserve it again for the following year.
- People are getting vaccinated, people are feeling safer and that rate should continue climbing.
- Some people are booking places and working from there.
- Vacation homes can provide a safe, secure environment for a family away from COVID.
Other reasons to plan now include securing rates on airlines and car rentals. Rates may increase this next year. Prices are already going up. If you wait you may not get the week you want. If you have a group that wants to golf you will want to get those schedules with friends and family lined up now.
In our past two articles “Your Clubs are Waiting – Golf around Fort Myers” and “Grab Your Clubs – Golf in and around Cape Coral”, we highlighted some of the best public and semi-private courses to play. This time we are going to focus on Naples (and a few others on the way to Naples from Cape Coral.
Naples is known for beautiful courses and there are more than ninety golf courses in the area – with about 30 of them being open to the public. There is nothing more perfect than being able to golf in several areas of southwest Florida. Because Naples is only one hour from Cape Coral, you can stay in our home, use our boat to explore the islands along the coast, spend time with the family in a private pool (with a spa and waterfall), and be in close proximity to an overabundance of diverse and well-known restaurants.
Many of the courses in Naples are part of a golf community with homes and membership to their club but they are also open to the public. From Cape Coral to Naples and in between (Estero and Bonita Springs) here are some great courses to play.
Arrowhead Golf Course
2205 Heritage Greens Drive
Naples, Florida 34119
Phone: (239) 596-1000
Website: https://arrowheadgolfnaples.com/
– Championship Course: 18 Holes – 6832 yards – slope 130
– Practice Facilities: Yes
– Pro Shop: Yes
– PGA Professional Staff: Yes
– Architect: Gordon Lewis
– Rates for 18 Holes: $35-$65
Even the best golfers will be challenged by the bunkers and water hazards.
Eagles Lakes Golf Club
18100 Royal Tree Parkway
Naples, Florida 34114
Phone: (239) 732-0034
Website: https://www.eaglelakesgolfclub.net/
– 18 Holes – 7150 yards – slope 141
– Practice Facilities: Yes
– Pro Shop: Yes
– PGA Professional Staff: Yes
– Architect: Bruce Devlin
– Rates for 18 Holes: $28-$55
Hibiscus Golf Club
5375 Hibiscus Drive
Naples, Florida 34113
Phone: (239) 774-0088
Website: https://www.hibiscusgolf.com/
– 18 Holes – 6476 yards – slope 131
– Practice Facilities: Yes
– Pro Shop: Yes
– PGA Professional Staff: Yes
– Architect: Dave Wallace
– Rates for 18 Holes: $25-$45/Summer
This course has wide fairways and numerous lakes and streams.
Eagle Lakes Golf Club
18100 Royal Tree Parkway
Naples, Florida 34114
Phone: (239) 732-0034
Website: https://www.eaglelakesgolfclub.net/
– 18 Holes – 7150 yards – slope 141
– Practice Facilities: Yes
– Pro Shop: Yes
– PGA Professional Staff: Yes
– Architect: Bruce Devlin
– Rates for 18 Holes: $28-$55
Lely Resort (Mustang and Flamingo)
Mustang
Flamingo
8004 Grande Lely Drive
Naples, Florida 34113
Phone: (239) 732-1200
Website: https://www.lelyresortgolfandcountryclub.com/
– 18 Holes – 7217 yards – slope 138
– Practice Facilities: Yes
– Pro Shop: Yes
– PGA Professional: Yes
– Architect: Lee Trevino
– Rates for 18 Holes: $120-$165 Summer Rates
8004 Grande Lely Drive
Naples, Florida 34113
Phone: (239) 732-1200
Website: https://www.lelyresortgolfandcountryclub.com/
– 18 Holes – 7171 yards – slope 137
– Practice Facilities: Yes
– Pro Shop: Yes
– PGA Professional: Yes
– Architect: Robert Trent Jones, Sr.
– Rates for 18 Holes: $120-$165 Summer Rates
Tiburon Golf Club
2620 Tiburon Drive
Naples, Florida 34109
Phone: (239) 954-2040
Website: https://www.tiburonnaples.com/
36 Holes: Black Course – 6949 yards – slope 145 Gold Course – 7382 yards – slope 137
– Practice Range: Yes
– Pro Shop: Yes
– PGA Professional: Yes
– Architect: Greg Norman
– Rates for 18 Holes: $99-$289
Greg Norman liked to incorporate nature into his courses and this is no exception. –
Bonita Fairways
9751 West Terry Street
Bonita Springs, Florida 34135
Phone: (239) 947-9100
Website: https://www.bonitafairways.net/
– 18 Holes – 3488 yards – slope 101
– Practice Facilities: Yes
– Pro Shop: Yes
– PGA Professional: Yes
– Architect: Gordon Lewis
– Rates for 18 Holes: $18-$50
Raptor Bay Golf Club
23001 Coconut Point Resort Drive
Bonita Springs, Florida 34134
Phone: (239) 390-4600
Website: https://www.raptorbaygolfclub.com/
– 18 Holes – 6478 yards – slope 125
– Driving Range: Yes
– Pro Shop: Yes
– PGA Professional: Yes
– Designer: Raymond Floyd
– Rates for 18 Holes: $89-$199
Stoneybrook Golf & Country Club
21251 Stoneybrook Golf Blvd.
Estero, Florida 33928
Phone: (239) 948-3933
Website: https://www.stoneybrookgolfestero.com/
– 18 Holes – 7314 yards – slope 143
– Practice Facilities: Yes
– Pro Shop: Yes
– PGA Professional: Yes
– Architects: Gordon Lewis & Jed Azinger
– Rates for 18 Holes: $40-$135
Old Corkscrew Golf Club
17320 Corkscrew Road
Estero, Florida 33928
Phone: (239) 949-4700
Website: https://www.oldcorkscrew.com/
– 18 Holes – 7393 yards – slope 153
– Practice Facility: Yes
– Pro Shop: Yes
– PGA Professional: Yes
– Architect(s): Jack Nicklaus & Jack Nicklaus Jr.
– Rate for 18 Holes: $50-$156
There is no shortage of golf in the Cape Coral area and no shortage of enjoyment with staying at Cape Coral Home Away. Bring a group of friends! Bring family! If you don’t like golf you can adventure out with the boat or relax by the pool. There is a reason this home is so well liked and booking far into 2022.
Visit our website to see photos and information about Cape Coral Home Away or book with us on VRBO. Use the VRBO link and receive a 10% discount in August and September or 5% discount in other months.