Located in Estero, at Three Oaks Parkway and Corkscrew Road, Villa Palmeras offers residents direct access to area conveniences such as Fort Myers International Airport, Florida Gulf Coast University, Estero Park, Coconut Point Mall, Gulf Coast Town Center Mall, as well as SW Florida’s beaches just 15 minutes away.
Additional Location information:
Beach:
Just 11 miles away, lies the most desirable beach in Southwest Florida, Barefoot Beach. Barefoot Beach Preserve is 342 acres of natural land and one of the last undeveloped barrier islands on Florida’s southwest coast. This beach park is home to the protected gopher tortoise and provides a refuge for nesting sea turtles. The white sandy beaches make it a perfect location for beach walks, sunsets or just relaxing in the Southwest Florida sun. Barefoot Beach Park has ample parking, a one mile nature trail, showers, picnic areas and concessions.
Shopping:
Estero Place location affords residents with myriad dining, retail and entertainment options in beautiful Estero, FL, all within a short distance.
- Coconut Point Mall: over 140 shops just 2.2 miles away (Dillard’s, Apple Computers, Banana Republic, Barnes & Noble, Bed Bath and Beyond, Chicos, DSW Shoes, and more.
- Miromar Outlets: 1.4 miles from Villa Palmeras – Southwest Florida’s most famous outlet mall boasting over 140 stores!
- Gulf Coast Town Center Mall: 6.6 Miles Away: Village-like setting of Gulf Coast Town Center, located in Fort Myers, FL. The center features casual and upscale restaurants, as well as shopping which includes 20 anchor stores, over 50 specialty shops and over 20 eateries.
- Bass Pro Shops: World renowned outdoor sporting goods is located right at Gulf Coast Town Center Mall
Dining:
Coconut Point offers incredible dining options:
- Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
- The Grape Wine Bar and Café
- Bice Grand Café
- Blue Water Bistro
- Pagelli’s, Hemingway’s Island Grill
- Ted’s Montana Grill
- Starbucks
Plus dining at Chops, Angelina’s, The Hyatt Coconut Point and at Gulf Coast Towne Center Mall are all close by.
Movies:
- Hollywood Theaters at Coconut Point 16
- Regal Gulf Coast Town Cinema & IMAX 16
Grocery:
- Publix Supermarket 1.4 miles
- Sweet Bay Supermarket 3.1 miles
- Super Target 3.3 miles
Schools:
Estero Place is zoned for the following Lee County Public Schools (Note Lee County is a School Choice
- Elementary: “A” Rated Three Oaks & Pinewoods Elementary Schools
- Middle: “A” Rated Bonita Springs & Cypress Lake Middle Schools
- High School: Estero High School “B” rated & Cypress Lake High School “A” Rated
- Many Private Schools surround the community all within approximately a 15 minute drive:
In Fort Myers:
- Canterbury School 12.7 miles Pre K-12
- Crestwell School 12.64 miles; Pre-K -8
- Evangelical Christian 13 miles PreK-12
In Naples:
- Royal Palm Academy Catholic School : Pre K -8; 14 miles
- Community School Pre K-12: 17 miles
- First Baptist School PreK-12: 16 miles College/ University: Florida Gulf Coast University is just 4 miles away
Parks:
Estero Community Park just 1.2 miles away is a 65 acre park with a 42,000 square foot community and recreation center and numerous amenities including an outdoor stage for concerts and other presentations to thousands on its Central Lawn. Lighted playgrounds, picnic shelters, 2 lighted bocce courts, 12 lighted horse-shoe courts, 3 lighted sand volleyball courts, 4 lighted multipurpose fields
K9 Corral at Estero Park – just 1.2 miles away this is an off-lead dog park right in the beautiful Estero community Park
Dog Beach – 16.81 miles. All dogs are welcome at this beach where dogs run free from Dawn(7 a.m.) to Dusk 7 days a week.
Boat Ramp: Imperial River Boat ramp is just 11 miles away
Sports:
- Jet Blue Park – Spring Training for the Boston Red Sox 10 miles away
- Hammond Stadium – Spring Training for the Minnesota Twins -12.5 miles away Germain Arena – sports and entertainment FGCU Stadiums
Fitness:
- LA Fitness 5.5 miles at Gulf Coast Town Center Mall
- Estero Rec Center 1.2 miles away
Hospitals:
Gulf Coast Medical Center 12.5 miles away consists of 349 private rooms; 43-bed emergency department features 28 exam rooms, 10 observation units, and five trauma rooms. The new surgery department has 22 operating rooms, all of which will be larger than any of the operating rooms previously at Gulf Coast Hospital Situated near the center of the county, the new hospital location is easily accessible from the north/south corridors via U.S. 41 or I-75, and from the east/west via either Daniels Parkway or Six Mile Cypress Pkwy/Gladiolus Blvd in Fort Myers.