500 Estero Blvd

Gateway Villas is an eight‑story beachfront condominium built in 1979 on the north end of Fort Myers Beach. The gated complex comprises primarily one- to three-bedroom residences laid out for coastal living, many with private lanais and direct Gulf views. Units typically feature tile floors, open-plan living rooms with breakfast bars or kitchen islands, updated kitchens with granite or stone countertops, in‑unit laundry in select homes, and master baths with walk-in closets. Exterior amenities emphasize low‑key resort living: a geothermal heated pool adjacent to the sand, beachfront tiki and grilling areas, outdoor showers, storage, landscaped courtyards, and covered parking under the building. The property includes controlled access, shuffleboard courts, common laundry facilities, irrigation and perimeter security measures including shutters and impact-rated doors. Association rules allow short-term (weekly) rentals in many units and offer pet allowances with owner-only restrictions. Located within easy walking distance of Bowditch Point Park, the pier, restaurants and shops, the complex attracts residents seeking direct beach access, sunset views toward Sanibel, and a compact island lifestyle with modest association fees and a history of strong rental demand.