5 Florida Waterfront Luxury Homes with Gulf and Bay Views

Along the water’s edge in Fort Myers, this beautifully upgraded WCI-built residence opens to breathtaking lake views and a confident blend of luxury and design. A sought-after great room anchors the split-bedroom floor plan, balancing everyday comfort with an easy rhythm for entertaining. Indoors, the open-concept layout seamlessly links the great room, formal dining area, kitchen, and breakfast nook, creating a natural flow for gatherings that move from one space to the next.

Along the water’s edge on South Tampa’s Spanish Main Street, this vacant residential lot offers rare, open access to Tampa Bay from a picturesque canal setting. A private dock and 20K-capacity boat lift put water access at your fingertips, making mornings on the bay and sunset returns part of the everyday rhythm. Set on one of the area’s most desirable streets and surrounded by mansions, the property is equally compelling as a serene canvas for a custom build or an investment opportunity. With no HOA or CDD fees, the setting feels refreshingly uncomplicated. Yet the city stays close at hand: Tampa International Airport, the Westshore Business District, International Plaza, Raymond James Stadium, I-275, and the Veteran’s Expressway are all minutes away, alongside abundant shopping, dining, and entertainment. Here, coastal calm meets South Tampa’s vibrant pace.

Size: 0.27 acres

Along the water’s edge on the Gulf of Mexico in Tarpon Springs, this custom-built architectural home unfolds across 90 feet of open-water frontage, with panoramic views and sunset skies as a daily backdrop. Tucked on a quiet cul-de-sac bordering Fred Howard Park, it offers a rare sense of privacy while keeping the coast close at hand. Designed for indoor-outdoor living, the open floor plan is framed by walls of high-impact glass, flowing to a wraparound screened porch and a 36-foot covered deck that looks out over the pool and tropical landscape. Inside, bamboo floors, 10-foot ceilings, crown molding, and plantation shutters bring warmth and polish, with elevator access adding ease. Park-like grounds feature low-maintenance landscaping on a 91’ x 170’ lot, suited to an unhurried, year-round waterfront rhythm.

Along the water’s edge in Englewood, 9781 Eagle Preserve Drive captures the quiet theater of Florida evenings, when sunset light settles over the view and the breeze moves through the lanai. Set within Eagle Preserve Estates between the Intracoastal Waterway and Lemon Bay Golf Club, the residence is defined by privacy, scale, and a setting that’s increasingly hard to find along the Gulf Coast. Indoors and out, the layout is oriented toward intentional flow—spaces designed to invite both gathering and retreat, with expansive water views shaping the daily rhythm. Days unfold with an ease that suits the location: boating close at hand, golf nearby, and the timeless charm of Boca Grande just minutes away. Here, the pace naturally slows, and the surroundings do the rest.

In Naples, high above the shoreline, this light-filled residence frames panoramic west-facing Gulf and water views, with golf course vistas stretching to the east. The layout offers three bedrooms and three full baths, finished with light wood-inspired luxury vinyl plank flooring, custom millwork, and plantation shutters that lend a tailored, coastal calm. A gourmet kitchen anchors daily living with a gas cooktop and top-tier appliances, while custom closets and a full-size laundry room keep things effortlessly organized. Offered turnkey furnished in luxurious neutral décor, it’s ready for an easy transition into everyday comfort. At Grande Geneva, residents enjoy a fitness center, club room, plus a pool and spa. Two under-building garage spaces and private storage add rare convenience, alongside The Dunes’ resort-style dining, tennis, pickleball, and fitness for a well-rounded routine.