The Hideaway Country Club · Fort Myers, FL · True Cost Guide

The Hideaway: Real Golf Community Cost Breakdown

HOA with bundled golf included, Lee County property taxes, post-Ian insurance, and a direct comparison to Gulf Harbour for active golfer buyers.

The Hideaway's key financial characteristic: golf is bundled into the HOA. You pay one monthly number and golf is part of the package. This simplicity is appealing to buyers who have evaluated Gulf Harbour (mandatory club fee of $600–$900/month on top of HOA) and want club-golf lifestyle at lower cost. Here is the full picture.

HOA and Golf Bundling

Unit TypeMonthly HOA (golf included)Notes
Condominiums~$400–$480/moGolf access bundled; building insurance typically included in sub-assoc. fee
Villas~$430–$500/moGolf access bundled; exterior landscape maintenance included

Golfer cost comparison: The Hideaway vs. Gulf Harbour vs. Pelican Preserve

For a buyer who plays golf 3+ days per week: At Pelican Preserve, add $300–$500/month for optional golf membership to the base HOA. At Gulf Harbour, pay $800–$1,000/month club fee (golf tier) plus HOA. At The Hideaway, golf is bundled into the $400–$500/month HOA. For an active golfer, The Hideaway's all-in monthly cost is typically $500–$800 per month less than Gulf Harbour at comparable home prices.

Property Taxes

Home ValueTax (homestead only)Tax (homestead + senior)
$220,000~$2,280/yr · $190/mo~$1,610/yr · $134/mo
$320,000~$3,610/yr · $301/mo~$2,940/yr · $245/mo
$390,000~$4,550/yr · $379/mo~$3,880/yr · $323/mo

Insurance at The Hideaway follows the same Lee County patterns as Cinnamon Cove and Brandywine — older construction requires roof and four-point inspection before buying. Condo buyers benefit from master building policy. Villa buyers carry their own wind coverage ($3,500–$7,000/year) plus flood if applicable.

Complete Scenario: Active Golfer, Condo $240K

Cost ItemMonthly
HOA with bundled golf$450
Property tax (homestead)$222
CDD (verify)TBD
HO-6 interior policy$110
Monthly Total (ex-CDD)~$782

For comparison: an active golfer at Pelican Preserve in a comparable condo would pay ~$1,200–$1,400/month all-in including the optional golf membership.

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