GULF COVE

Gulf Cove is located on the western bank of the Myakka River, north of state road 776. This is a community with canal and riverfront properties. Many of the riverfront homes enjoy a view over nearly a mile of open water.

This lovely town has an extensive canal system (approximately 55 miles of navigable canals,) most of which are very wide and provides residents with access to Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf of Mexico. All the canals converge into the Interceptor Lagoon, which leads to a lock near the mouth of the Myakka River. A number of properties in Gulf Cove are designated as having “sailboat access,” meaning that there are no bridges to the harbor. There are several fine restaurants within easy driving distance of Gulf Cove, and the community is also a short drive to the beautiful white sand Gulf beaches. Fifteen minutes away are four golf courses, Long Marsh, The Palms, Oakland Hills and Cape Haze Links. Other recreational opportunities in the immediate vicinity include hiking and biking, tennis, fishing, wildlife viewing and birdwatching, swimming, snorkeling and diving, boating, surfing, parasailing, jet skiing and shelling. Gulf Cove is just minutes to the charming communities of Cape Haze, Port Charlotte, Boca Grande and Punta Gorda, Don Pedro Island and more.

The majority of the waterfront homes are located on wide canals. The canals in this area are fairly short, so your boating time to the river is only a few minutes. You can find waterfront homes ranging in price from low $200K to over $1M.

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Gulf Cove is conveniently located. It is mid-way between Englewood and the Murdock section of Port Charlotte. Grocery shopping is just minutes away on SR776. Gulf beaches are within a 20-minute drive.

For non-waterfront property owners, an advantage to this community is the community park and private boat ramp.

Community Park

Most of the homes in Gulf Cove are relatively new, with new housing starts coming up all the time. Gulf Cove residents enjoy living in their community because a relaxing evening of fishing or simply watching the sun set over the river, is quite literally right in their own back yards. Gulf Cove residents can also keep their eyes open for dolphin, manatee and tropical bird sightings!

Very nice waterfront homes in Gulf Cove

Many canals and waterways in Gulf Cove

Many beautiful homes in Gulf Cove

Lots of waterways

 Boaters will also enjoy the close proximity to a number of fabulous boating destinations nearby, such as the Gasparilla barrier islands, Pine Island, Sanibel Island, Cayo Costa and many more for you to explore! Sports fishermen also love to fish on the Gulf of Mexico, and Gulf Cove’s convenient location brings the Gulf right to you!

Great fishing for Grouper, Redfish, Snook and more!

Nice Redfish catch near Gulf Cove

View from the Gulf Cove comminity park

One of many wildlife visitors

Roughly 5,000 residents call Gulf Cove home, living in the midst of this relaxed residential atmosphere. The Gulf Cove real estate market is best described as upscale.

Its location & access to recreational activities add to its popularity. State parks and a dozen golf courses are within 10 miles. A 20-minute drive takes you to the white sand beaches on the Gulf. Locals & visitors stay active by hiking, biking, playing tennis and participating in a wide range of water sports. Boating, fishing and jet skiing are particularly popular. Neighboring communities include Cape Haze, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Englewood and Rotunda. Public schooling in the area is under the jurisdiction of Charlotte County School District. Myakka River Elementary, L.A. Ainger Middle School and Lemon Bay High School are the main schools that Gulf Cove students attend.

As you can see with the waterfront, boat ramp, good schools, fishing, parks and more this community makes for a great land investment!

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