Esplanade Golf & Country Club
Naples FL — Community Guide & HOA Fees
A Taylor Morrison bundled golf community in North Naples — 18-hole championship course included with ownership, resort pool and spa, fitness, dining, and a CDD-aware fee structure that buyers need to understand before comparing monthly costs to non-CDD communities.
What Is Esplanade Golf & Country Club Naples?
Esplanade Golf & Country Club is a Taylor Morrison-built gated community in North Naples (ZIP 34119) offering bundled golf — an 18-hole championship course is included with every home purchase, with no separate initiation fee and no annual golf dues beyond the HOA. Taylor Morrison developed the community using the Esplanade brand that the builder has deployed across multiple SWFL locations, and the Naples version has become one of the more active and well-regarded bundled golf communities in the North Naples corridor.
The community's positioning in the North Naples market is notable. It sits in the Immokalee Road / Vanderbilt Beach Road area — one of the fastest-growing residential corridors in Collier County — with access to the full North Naples commercial and medical infrastructure. This gives Esplanade Golf & Country Club location advantages over East Naples bundled golf communities like Cedar Hammock and Forest Glen, while maintaining a more accessible price point than the mandatory-membership private clubs that define the top of the Naples golf market.
One important financial distinction that buyers frequently overlook: a CDD (Community Development District) applies at Esplanade Golf & Country Club. The CDD assessment appears on the annual property tax bill — not the HOA — and typically runs $1,500–$3,000+ per year depending on lot position. Buyers who compare Esplanade's stated HOA fees to non-CDD communities without accounting for the CDD will underestimate the true all-in cost of ownership. Always calculate HOA plus CDD plus insurance plus taxes as a combined monthly figure when comparing communities.
Bundled Golf at Esplanade Golf & Country Club
The 18-hole championship golf course at Esplanade Golf & Country Club is the community's defining amenity and the reason most buyers choose it over non-golf North Naples alternatives. Golf membership is fully bundled — every homeowner is a member from day one, with no initiation fee and no separate annual dues required beyond the standard HOA. The course is included in the community ownership structure, which means the cost of maintaining and operating the course is distributed across all residents through the HOA rather than concentrated on a membership tier.
The bundled model creates a specific social dynamic. Because every resident plays (or at least has access to the course), the course is well-utilized throughout season and the social infrastructure around golf — leagues, tournaments, couples events, men's and women's associations — is broadly participated in. The community's active golf culture is consistently cited by residents as one of the primary lifestyle benefits that distinguishes Esplanade from non-golf alternatives at similar price points.
The course plays through the community's lakes, preserve corridors, and residential neighborhoods, with many home sites positioned directly on golf course views. The challenge level suits the recreational golfer base that makes up the majority of the community — not so difficult that casual players are discouraged, but substantive enough that experienced players find the round engaging. A practice facility including driving range and putting area supports both instruction and warm-up. PGA-credentialed teaching professionals are available for lessons, and organized leagues run throughout the November–April season.
Resort Amenities Beyond Golf
Esplanade Golf & Country Club's amenity campus extends well beyond the golf course, delivering a resort lifestyle that keeps non-golfers and active residents engaged throughout the season. The clubhouse is the social center — dining programs, themed dinners, wine events, and organized activities create a community calendar that is consistently active from November through April and maintained year-round for full-time residents.
The resort-style pool and spa is one of the more popular non-golf amenities. Taylor Morrison's Esplanade communities are known for investing in the pool complex — typically featuring a resort pool, a lap pool or resistance pool, spa, cabanas, and poolside service during season. The full-service spa offering massages, facials, and wellness treatments is a Taylor Morrison Esplanade signature that differentiates the community from simpler bundled golf communities where the spa component is absent or minimal. The fitness center, tennis, pickleball, and bocce courts complete the active lifestyle infrastructure.
Esplanade Golf & Country Club HOA Fees and True Cost of Ownership
HOA fees at Esplanade Golf & Country Club run approximately $400–$700 per month depending on home type. These fees cover the bundled golf membership, full resort amenity access, gated community entry and security, common area landscaping, and community management. For villa and coach home units, the sub-association HOA also covers exterior maintenance and landscaping for the unit. Single-family homeowners pay lower HOA fees but handle their own exterior maintenance independently.
The CDD is the cost layer that buyers most frequently miss when evaluating Esplanade. The Community Development District assessment at Esplanade Golf & Country Club runs approximately $1,500–$3,000+ per year depending on the specific lot position and assessment phase. This amount appears on the annual property tax bill — not the HOA statement — which is why buyers comparing monthly HOA fees across communities may be comparing apples to oranges if they are not including the CDD in their North Naples cost comparison. A community without a CDD at $600/month HOA may have a lower true all-in cost than a community with a CDD at $500/month HOA once the CDD is factored in.
Property taxes, individual homeowner's insurance, flood insurance (verify FEMA zone per specific lot), and utilities are all separate from both the HOA and the CDD. Taylor Morrison construction is generally solid — newer buyers at Esplanade benefit from modern construction standards and builder warranty coverage on newer homes. Resale buyers should review the reserve study and any special assessment history as part of standard due diligence.
Esplanade Golf & Country Club Home Types and Prices
Esplanade Golf & Country Club offers three residential product types built by Taylor Morrison — single-family homes, villas, and coach homes. Taylor Morrison is known for a quality construction standard that includes impact-resistant windows and doors (essential in SWFL), open-concept floor plans, quartz countertops, and well-designed indoor-outdoor flow through screened lanais. The community has both new construction availability (on remaining lots) and resale inventory on completed homes.
Single-family homes represent the majority of the community's larger lots and the upper price tier. Many single-family home sites are positioned on golf course views, lake views, or preserve corridors. Floor plans range from compact three-bedroom designs to larger four and five-bedroom layouts with three-car garages. Private pool options are available on most single-family lots, either as builder upgrades or post-purchase additions.
Villas and coach homes provide access to the same bundled golf membership and resort amenity campus at a lower entry price and with exterior maintenance included in the HOA — the primary appeal for seasonal residents and buyers who want the Esplanade lifestyle without single-family maintenance obligations. Villa and coach home floor plans typically run 1,600–2,400 sq ft with two to three bedrooms and attached garage parking.
Esplanade Golf & Country Club Location and Drive Times
Esplanade Golf & Country Club is located in North Naples in the Vanderbilt Beach Road / Immokalee Road corridor, positioned east of I-75 in one of the most actively developing residential areas of Collier County. The North Naples location is a primary advantage over East Naples bundled golf alternatives — providing faster access to the North Naples commercial and medical infrastructure, top-rated schools, and the coastal North Naples lifestyle amenities that buyers in this market segment typically prioritize.
Who Buys at Esplanade Golf & Country Club?
Esplanade Golf & Country Club vs. Comparable North Naples Communities
| Community | Price From | HOA/Mo | Golf | CDD | Spa | Key Distinction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esplanade G&CC | Mid $400s | $400–$700 | Bundled 18-hole | Yes | Full spa | Bundled golf + full spa, CDD applies |
| Heritage Bay | $300K | $350–$550 | Bundled 27-hole | Yes | No spa | 27 holes, lower price, no spa |
| Cypress Woods | $300K | $400–$700 | Bundled 18-hole | No | No spa | No CDD, North Naples, no spa |
| Bent Creek Preserve | Low $400s | $250–$400 | None | None (most) | No | No golf, no CDD, lower fees |
| The National G&CC | Mid $400s | $400–$700 | Bundled 18-hole | Yes | No spa | GL Homes, East Naples / Ave Maria |
Esplanade Golf & Country Club Naples — Buyer Q&A
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