Make Naples Your Winter Home or Getaway

Posted on Jan 21, 2015

If you’re retired, or perhaps simply fortunate enough to work in a profession that allows a lot of downtime, then you may currently be in the market for a second home. If you live in the Northern United States or Canada, then it is highly likely that the second home you are looking for is one that allows you and your loved ones to escape the harsh, cold climate that you have grown accustomed to tolerating in the past. As people get older, low temperatures become harder and harder to be comfortable in, and many are turning to the warm weather and sunshine that have made Southwest Florida cities so popular.

Naples is often considered the most desirable location in all of Florida for setting up a second home for the winter season. While Naples is a popular attraction for tourists, what it importantly lacks is the sometimes tacky “tourist atmosphere” that is present in other Florida cities like Panama City or Fort Lauderdale. Naples is truly a beautiful area, located directly on the Gulf of Mexico, with pristine beaches, natural parks, and plenty of excellent dining and shopping opportunities. What will probably strike your eye immediately about Naples, though, is the fact that it is extremely well maintained and cared for. This is truly a city that loves and cares for its residents.

Naples also possesses a sophisticated and exciting culture all of its own. 5th Avenue South is world-famous and definitely one of the most stunning downtown areas in all of the United States. On any given day, one can easily peruse the adorable boutiques that line the street, enjoy a classy dinner under the stars on any of the unique restaurant patios available, take in an art show at a local gallery, or enjoy an outdoor performance on the stage that centers 5th Avenue. Afterwards, the beach is just a short walk away and residents can even check out Naples Pier, considered by some to be the one attraction in Naples that visitors simply cannot leave the city without seeing for themselves.

While Naples is somewhat notorious for having very expensive housing, this is actually not the case. What is so fantastic about the area is the variance in both housing types and housing prices. Whether you’re looking for an elaborate estate in the tens of millions, or a modest and affordable condo or coach home right on the water, chances are you can find it here in Naples. Even if you’re not quite ready to retire or leave your year-round home for an entire season, a second home in Naples provides a convenient winter getaway to escape to whenever the time is right or the desire strikes you. And because Naples is such a popular destination for tourists, a second home here can even provide a great investment or second source of income, as visiting families and couples are always looking for homes in Naples to rent out for days, and even weeks, at a time while on vacation.

Kim Arasimowicz is one Naples realtor who understands the market in Southwest Florida and prides herself on finding her clients the best in Naples homes for sale. No matter what you are looking for in Southwest Florida, there is no doubt that your dream winter home is here amongst the variety of beautiful Naples real estate. Call Kim today at (239) 214-1039 and see for yourself why Naples has affectionately been deemed the “Crown Jewel of Southwest Florida.”