Why Corner Residences Offer More Light, Privacy and Better Views

When you have a corner residence, the benefits extend well beyond the first impression. More natural light moves through the home, views remain present from one space to the next, and fewer shared walls create a more private living experience.

At The Island at West Bay Club in Estero, that distinction is built into every residence. All 86 homes are positioned on a corner, giving each residence a stronger connection to the surrounding water, sky and landscape. Rather than limiting the most desirable orientations to a select few, the building design makes them part of the experience throughout.

As the project approaches its highly anticipated topping out milestone in September, the vision is becoming increasingly tangible. Buyers can begin to understand how the building relates to the Gulf, Estero Bay, protected preserves and West Bay Club’s championship golf course.

For those moving from a substantial single-family home, the all-corner design offers a more natural transition into condominium living, with the space, comfort and privacy they value and far less responsibility for day-to-day upkeep.

More Natural Light Throughout the Day

Natural light can change the entire character of a home. It warms finishes, softens the atmosphere and helps rooms feel more inviting from morning through evening. At The Island, floor-to-ceiling glass and exposure on more than one side allow daylight to enter from different directions, helping the residence feel brighter across a greater portion of the floor plan rather than depending on a single wall of windows.

The expansive Great Room can feel equally comfortable in the quiet of the morning, during the afternoon or when family and friends gather in the evening. Ten-foot ceilings add to the sense of openness, while select penthouses feature 11-foot ceilings. For owners, the benefit is less about architecture as a technical feature and more about the setting. The home feels generous in scale without ever losing its sense of warmth and comfort

Views That Stay With You From Room to Room

At The Island, the view is not confined to one window or one part of the home. Generous glass openings draw the scenic landscape into the living spaces and beyond, while expansive terraces extend the experience outdoors and invite sweeping views of the water, championship golf course and surrounding preserves.

Because every residence is designed to embrace more than one direction, the setting remains present as you move through the Great Room, kitchen, Owners’ Suite and more. The home feels open, calm and deeply connected to its surroundings, with the scale and comfort of a private estate in the sky rather than a traditional condominium residence.

Greater Privacy Without Feeling Enclosed

Many buyers want the ease of condominium living without feeling surrounded by neighboring homes. They still want quiet, separation and the sense that the residence is entirely their own when they close the door behind them.

Corner homes generally share fewer walls with neighboring residences compared to traditional condominiums. At The Island, more of each residence faces outward toward light, sky and landscape, which can create a stronger sense of independence and privacy without making the home feel closed in.

The building’s limited collection of 86 residences reinforces that feeling. There are only four homes on a typical floor, and access-controlled elevators provide a more private and direct arrival experience. These details may not be the first things a buyer notices, but they often become some of the most appreciated parts of ownership.

Space for the Life Owners Already Have

Leaving a single-family home does not mean giving up room for family, guests, entertaining or treasured belongings. Many buyers are ready for less maintenance, but they still want a home that feels generous, familiar and suited to the life they have already created.

Residences at The Island range from approximately 3,300 to 6,270 square feet. Expansive Great Rooms provide ample room for gathering and entertaining, while Owners’ Suites and guest accommodations offer privacy when needed. Wraparound terraces extend the living space outdoors, offering generous settings for dining, conversation and relaxation throughout the day.

Practical features also support the move from a larger property. Humidity-controlled storage provides a protected place for personal belongings, while generous room dimensions make it easier to bring the furniture, art and meaningful pieces that make a new residence feel like home. The result is comfort without complication: enough space to live fully, paired with the freedom to spend less time managing a property.

Life at The Island and West Bay Club

The experience at The Island extends beyond the residence itself. Within the building, owners will have access to a rooftop pool and spa with sunset views, an arrival-level pool with lap lanes and cabanas, a fitness center, club room, sports simulator lounge, business center and guest suites.

West Bay Club expands that lifestyle further. The private community includes an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Pete and P.B. Dye, a private Gulf-front Beach Club, multiple dining venues, tennis and pickleball, fitness and wellness offerings, boating, kayaking and riverfront recreation.

That variety allows each day to take its own shape. A morning may begin with golf, continue with lunch at the club and end with dinner on the terrace. Another day may unfold at the beach, on the water or simply in the quiet of home. The appeal is not in having to do everything. It is in knowing those choices are close at hand whenever owners wish to enjoy them.

A Major Construction Milestone Comes Into View

The Island is approaching one of the most meaningful stages in its construction, with the building expected to top out in September and delivery anticipated in mid-2027. As the structure rises, the experience buyers have been imagining is becoming easier to understand. The scale of the residences, the position of the terraces and the relationship between the building, the water and the surrounding landscape are becoming more visible with each stage of progress.

For buyers, top-out represents more than a construction update. It is a visible sign of momentum and a point at which a future residence begins to feel less conceptual and more within reach. It also creates a stronger reason to compare available floor plans, view orientations and terrace positions while there is still time to consider the residence that best fits the way they want to live.

Explore Available Residences at The Island

Here, the advantages of a corner residence are not an upgrade. They are where the experience begins. As the building nears top-out, buyers have an increasingly clear opportunity to imagine what life at The Island will feel like and to select the floor plan, orientation and view that best reflect the way they want to live.

To compare current pricing, available floor plans and view orientations, call 239-402-7500 or visit the Sales Gallery at 22050 S. Tamiami Trail in Estero.