The Forest is a gated South Fort Myers residential community surrounding The Forest Country Club, a private member owned club with two championship golf courses and a broad active lifestyle.
One of the most important distinctions for buyers is that The Forest is non bundled. Residential ownership and private club membership are separate decisions, and the club currently offers memberships to both residents and non residents.
Until a verified The Forest saved search or property boundary is attached to this page, the listings above should be treated as a broader Fort Myers starting point rather than a guarantee that every displayed property is located inside The Forest.
If The Forest is specifically where you want to live, contact us and we can help narrow the search by property type, location within the community, golf interests and ownership priorities.
The Forest is a gated Fort Myers community with its own Property Owners' Association and resident management structure.
The Forest Country Club is privately operated and member owned, with membership handled separately from the purchase of a home.
The club currently offers two championship golf courses, the Bear and the Bobcat, creating 36 holes of private golf.
The Forest Country Club describes the residential community as non bundled and currently offers resident and non resident memberships.
That means the real estate decision and the private club decision should be evaluated independently. A buyer may value living behind the gates without making golf the center of the purchase, while another buyer may choose The Forest specifically because the club fits the lifestyle they want.
The Forest Country Club currently operates two championship golf courses named the Bear and the Bobcat. The club identifies both as par 72 courses and promotes 36 holes of member golf.
The Bear provides one of the club's two distinct golf experiences and currently features multiple tee options and a recently reimagined course layout.
The Bobcat offers a different course experience framed by lakes, preserve areas, mature trees and its own playing characteristics.
The Forest currently offers multiple membership paths rather than one universal membership attached to residential ownership.
Because membership categories, programs, availability and incentives can change, buyers should review current options directly with the club instead of relying on old listings or prior fee schedules.
The Forest Property Owners' Association manages residential community matters and maintains a separate resident portal for homeowner documents, accounts, forms, applications and gate access.
This separation matters because buying property inside The Forest creates residential community obligations even when a buyer chooses not to join the private club.
The club currently offers tennis and pickleball as part of its private club recreation program.
Fitness and wellness facilities and programming provide options for members who want an active routine beyond golf.
Dining, social events and member activities are part of the broader club experience.
The club may be a major reason to consider The Forest, but the home's condition, association structure and ownership responsibilities still deserve independent review.
The Forest's non bundled structure makes it useful to compare directly with Fort Myers communities where golf membership is tied more closely to residential ownership.
The right structure depends on whether golf is essential, optional or simply one lifestyle feature you may want available.
Fort Myers lifestyle communities can look similar on a feature list while operating very differently when it comes to ownership, membership and amenities.
Compare the property first, then evaluate whether golf, boating, lake recreation or a broader private club lifestyle best matches how you plan to live.
Confirm current membership availability and club costs before narrowing the residential search.
Focus on the property, location and residential obligations, then decide whether private club membership adds value.
Compare golf, racquet sports, fitness, dining and social opportunities based on how you expect to use the club.
Yes. The Forest Country Club's official membership information describes The Forest as a gated community.
No. The Forest Country Club currently describes the community as non bundled, with club membership handled separately from residential ownership.
No. The Forest Country Club currently offers both resident and non resident membership options, subject to current club requirements and availability.
The Forest Country Club currently operates two championship courses, the Bear and the Bobcat, providing 36 holes of private golf.
Yes. The club currently offers both tennis and pickleball along with additional fitness, wellness, dining and social activities.
No. The Forest Property Owners' Association manages residential community matters, while The Forest Country Club operates the private club and membership programs.
Yes. They can help buyers compare real estate, association structures, optional versus bundled golf membership and total ownership considerations before narrowing the search.
Current membership, golf, racquet sports, dining, fitness and private club information.
Official The Forest Country Club WebsiteResidential community documents, forms, property management and owner resources.
Official Forest Property Owners' AssociationIf you are still comparing communities, use the Fort Myers golf hub and city guide to evaluate bundled golf, non bundled golf, waterfront, lake oriented and other lifestyle options before narrowing your search.
Tell us what matters most: the home itself, golf, a gated setting, racquet sports, social amenities or the flexibility of optional private club membership. We can help narrow The Forest search and identify the property, FPOA and club questions that should be verified before you buy.
Membership categories, availability, dues, FPOA requirements, association fees, assessments, club rules, insurance and property availability can change. Verify all material facts directly with the applicable association, club and transaction documents before purchase.