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Best for Boating
If there is one pastime that is more civilized than golf, boating just might be it. Whether revving up a powerboat on a mountain lake or tacking a sailboat in the breezy Atlantic Ocean, being on the water fills participants with a sense of serenity rarely found on dry land.
It’s no wonder then, that golf and water pursuits complement each other so well at the best luxury private communities in the United States. Our seven Premier Properties for boating are spread across the country, from access to the Atlantic Ocean in South Florida and New England, to the enjoyment of lakes in the Carolinas or the Mountain West.
Carnegie Abbey ClubBest for Boating - Portsmouth, RI
Carnegie Abbey is located just minutes from Newport, one of the most prestigious summer addresses in the U.S. and, as the decades-long host of the…
Club at Black RockBest for Boating - Coeur d'Alene, ID
The 130-slip Black Rock Marina provides the perfect base for water enthusiasts to explore Lake Coeur d'Alene, the popular resort destination in the Northwest.
High-Rises at Bonita BayBest for Boating - Bonita Springs, FL
For residents, the marina offers access to the waters of the Gulf of Mexico, with 90 wet slips and 330 dry slips. Even those without…
Isleworth Golf & Country ClubBest for Boating - Windermere, FL
Although Orlando is in the middle of the Florida peninsula, residents of Isleworth don't need to travel to the coasts to enjoy a boating excursion.…
Reserve at Lake KeoweeBest for Boating - Sunset, SC
The wet stuff is a way of life at the Reserve at Lake Keowee, which boasts a 200-slip marina that anchors the community's *village by…
Sailfish PointBest for Boating - Stuart, FL
From the deepwater marina at Sailfish Point, sailors and boaters can be on the Atlantic Ocean in just five minutes-from the oceanfront clubhouse, members can…
Trillium Links & Lake Club Best for Boating - Cashiers, NC
Members don't need to own a boat to spend time on Lake Glenville. They can rent one from Trillium's fleet or take a twice-weekly evening…
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In the face of a negative real estate market, upscale golf communities have held up better than expected. A large part of the reason is that they provide more than just physical space—America’s Premier Properties lavishes residents with amenities that are impossible to quantify.
And because no community can be everything to everybody, we have made this guide even more useful by categorizing the communities according to amenities or features that may be most important to you. These categories will help narrow your search, whether you are a skiier, sailor or city person. So happy hunting, and best of luck on an exciting journey that hopefully takes you to the most rewarding of ends: your dream home.
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