But, of course, the beach is the real draw to the area. The beaches of the Gulf Coast are regularly cited as some of the best in America, and Barefoot Beach is no exception. Recently, it was listed as one of the top ten beaches in the country by the Travel Channel and it is easy to see why. Barefoot Beach itself is located on Little Hickory Island and is one of the least developed beaches in the region.

The southern end of the island has been set aside as a preserve, Barefoot Beach Preserve, that offers the opportunity for visitors to enjoy water sports like kayaking and stand up paddle boarding, as well as watching dolphins in the early evenings. The beach is known for its pure natural beauty, and due to the fact that it is tucked away on the island and protected from large quantities of visitors, the beach is often empty. It is hard to say that about many beaches on the Florida coast, so the Barefoot Beach area truly gives residents the feeling that they are strolling down their on private beach.

What is so special about many of the homes in Barefoot Beach is just how close they are to the water. Most of the larger estate homes are just steps to the Gulf right outside the front door. This offers residents who love to experience the joys of indoor outdoor living large lanais and outdoor kitchens to t/pake in spectacular Gulf of Mexico sunsets and cool breezes every night. These homes truly showcase the lap of luxury, offering only the best in upscale finishes and top of the line appliances. It is hard not to be completely wowed by a Barefoot Beach luxury estate home.

Barefoot Beach also has the unique position of being not only located right on the Gulf of Mexico, but it also abuts Little Hickory Bay. So, unlike in many other communities where waterfront views are few, in the Barefoot Beach community this means that there are many single family villa homes, townhouses and condos that not only have water views but also water access. There are many homes located right on Little Hickory Bay that have docks as well. This allows for residents to be able to reach the Gulf directly from the Bay without having to navigate under any bridges. The Bay stretches out from behind Barefoot Beach, curls down past the preserve on the south end of the island and then heads straight out to the Gulf.

Because of this, many residents of Barefoot Beach are avid boaters. Having direct Gulf access with no bridges to contend with is a true find among many of the local waterfront communities. Residents love being able to take their boats directly from their front door out for a day of sailing or fishing. Fishing is incredibly popular in the area as the stretch of water between the Naples and Fort Myers area is known as a true fisherman's paradise.

Beyond the beautiful beaches and water activities, there is plenty to do in and around Barefoot Beach. Nestled directly between some of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in Florida, Napes and Fort Myers, residents of Barefoot Beach have access to a number of different activities from luxury shopping to five star dining to championship level golf, all just minutes away.

Naples provides a number of different shopping and dining options for those who are interested in high class stores that feature all of the latest luxury goods. Fifth Avenue South and the Village on Venetian Bay are just two of the best shopping areas in Naples, both featuring European style galleries, boutique shops and high end jewelry stores.

After a long day of luxury shopping, what better than end the night with some five star dining? All along the southwestern Gulf Coast there are world class restaurants for every style and cuisine preference. Of course, the area is well known for it's amazing fresh seafood, so area residents frequently choose to have dinner right at sunset at establishments like Baleen, the Snook Inn and the Turtle Club. For so many residents of Barefoot Beach, having the option to dine right on the water at sunset is one of the biggest perks of living in this fabulous region of the country.

Of course another big draw for many is the abundance of golf courses in the area as well. Between Naples and Fort Myers are well over 100 different golf courses, both private and public, to fit any level of skill or budget. Many of these courses are championship level, host to a number of PGA Tour events and have been designed by some of the most well respected course designers in the world. This area is truly known as a golfers paradise, and the perfect place to live if you have been dreaming of a community to play golf on a weekly basis.

As you can see, Barefoot Beach has a number of amazing benefits to offer it's residents. The long stretches of private deserted beach, the open waterway access to the Gulf, the world class shopping and of course the championship level golf all make Barefoot Beach very popular choice with those who are looking for luxury, privacy and a high quality of life. Barefoot Beach Florida Real Estate and Homes for Sale. Presented by the Luxury Home specialist in Barefoot Beach FL Real Estate. Barefoot Beach Realtor, serving southwest Florida.