Small-Town Charm, Resort-Style Living

Experience the Ave Maria Lifestyle.

Imagine waking up to peaceful lake views, sipping your morning coffee on the lanai as the Florida sun rises, and ending the day relaxing in your private spa while watching spectacular Southwest Florida sunsets.

Welcome to The National Golf & Country Club at Ave Maria, where every day feels like a vacation.

This beautifully appointed lakefront retreat offers the perfect blend of luxury, relaxation, and resort-style living. Spend your afternoons floating in the oversized private pool, entertaining friends on your lanai, enjoying dinner under the stars, or cruising the community by golf cart. Whether you're planning a family vacation, golf getaway, seasonal stay, extended retreat, remote work escape, or simply looking to experience Southwest Florida at its finest, this home was designed for making memories.

Beyond your private oasis, you'll discover why so many visitors fall in love with The National. Enjoy championship golf, pickleball, tennis, bocce, resort-style pools, fitness facilities, spa services, clubhouse dining, social events, and one of Southwest Florida's most impressive amenity packages.

What truly makes this destination special is the lifestyle. Ave Maria is one of Southwest Florida's most unique communities, where residents and visitors embrace a relaxed, golf-cart-friendly way of life. Cruise to dinner, attend outdoor concerts, explore local farmers markets, meet friends for happy hour, or simply enjoy an evening ride through beautifully maintained neighborhoods. It's a sense of community that's difficult to find and impossible to forget.

Perfectly positioned in Southwest Florida, Ave Maria offers convenient access to Naples, Marco Island, Fort Myers, world-class beaches, boating, fishing, shopping, dining, and the natural beauty of the Everglades. Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) provide convenient travel options for guests arriving from across the United States and Canada.

Looking for something a little different? I represent a carefully curated collection of luxury vacation and seasonal rental homes throughout Ave Maria and Southwest Florida. If this property is unavailable for your preferred dates or you're looking for a different floor plan, view, community, private pool, golf membership, or amenity package, contact me directly. I'll personally help match you with the property that best fits your ideal Southwest Florida getaway.

Many of my guests begin with a short stay and return year after year because they fall in love with the lifestyle, the community, and everything Ave Maria has to offer.

Photos are intended to showcase the layout, lifestyle, and amenities of the home. Furnishings, décor, finishes, and personal touches may vary and are subject to change. Please inquire for availability, and property-specific details.

Come discover why Ave Maria's favorite saying is:

"Once you get here, you get it."

Area Information

Explore the Best of Southwest Florida

Perfectly positioned in the heart of Southwest Florida, Ave Maria offers a peaceful retreat with convenient access to many of the region's most popular destinations and attractions.

Just a short drive away, guests can explore the upscale shopping, waterfront dining, art galleries, and world-famous white sand beaches of Naples. Venture west to Marco Island for boating, fishing, shelling, dolphin watching, and unforgettable Gulf Coast sunsets. Fort Myers offers additional dining, shopping, entertainment, and spring training baseball, while nearby Bonita Springs and Estero provide endless opportunities for recreation and exploration.

Nature lovers will appreciate the close proximity to some of Florida's most remarkable natural attractions. Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Everglades, take an airboat tour through the River of Grass, or spend a day exploring the world-renowned Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, home to ancient cypress trees, abundant wildlife, and one of the most scenic boardwalks in Florida.

Southwest Florida is also known for its championship golf courses, waterfront restaurants, fishing charters, eco-tours, kayaking, paddleboarding, and year-round outdoor lifestyle. Whether you're seeking adventure, relaxation, nature, shopping, or simply sunshine, you'll find it here.

Travel is convenient with both Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport providing easy access for visitors traveling from across the United States and Canada.

While many visitors come for the beaches, golf, and sunshine, they often discover that Southwest Florida offers something even more valuable—a relaxed pace of life, welcoming communities, and endless opportunities to create lasting memories.

Whether you're visiting for a week, a month, or an extended stay, Southwest Florida is a destination you'll want to experience again and again.