Luxury real estate in Naples offers the kind of elusive charm desired by many but afforded only to the fortunate few. The privacy, security, and comfortable lifestyle that you'd get here are certainly nothing but top-notch, so finding a spot in this secluded tropical retreat can allow you to experience all that and more. Across the country, in the rolling hills of Santa Barbara, the Hope Ranch neighborhood has the same kind of exclusivity enjoyed by the ultra exclusive Naples neighborhood of Port Royal. It should be easy to figure these exclusive characteristics have earned the two communities the prestige which helps define these affluent sectors.

Port Royal Community

The Naples waterfront homes in this part of Collier County do not only have ample garage space for multiple cars; they also have a docking area for a yacht right by the property so homeowners can sail away whenever desired. This unmatched convenience is possible only because of the waterways surrounding the area. As a delightful poke at its erstwhile privateer-infested namesake in the Caribbean, Port Royal has street names like Buccaneer's Roost, Gin Lane, Rum Row, and others. This man-made sanctuary, however, still carries out today the same ideals set forth by its developer in the 40s and 50s when potential home buyers were personally interviewed prior to their purchase. You have to abide by the restrictions and guidelines in the construction, building, and ownership of any of these homes. This way, you can be assured that its unique and exclusive nature wouldn't be compromised and its prominence would be preserved for years to come.

The Port Royal Club

When you own such an impeccable property as a Naples luxury home, you need not go far to have fun or socialize. At 2900 Gordon Drive, you'll find a hub of year-long social events, good food, and more. The Port Royal Club indulges its members with top-of-the-line fitness facilities, an Olympic swimming pool, tennis courts, spa treatments, among others. You can have a good continental breakfast, a la carte lunch, Sunday Brunches, and other weekend buffet specials at appointed times and on certain months. The club's elegant dining facilities are also available for your private banquets.

Hope Ranch

Quite similar to the Naples home in Port Royal, the first homes in Santa Barbara, particularly in its affluent Hope Ranch area, were also subject to building guidelines and restrictions so its beauty will be maintained. The developer's established standards in the early 1900s have also been followed to this day with the Zoning Regulations and the zeal of the Architectural Board of Review. Its maze of roads accommodates horse paths and biking trails, and as far as exclusivity is concerned, Hope Ranch is a classic. It has its own Hope Ranch Patrol as its law enforcement arm and a private beach for its residents. La Cumbre Country Club also serves its members here with its golf course, tennis courts, dining facilities and more. However, unlike Port Royal, boat owners in Hope Ranch do not have the added bonus of mooring their boats to their personal docks.

With the attractive lifestyles offered by both Port Royal and Hope Ranch, choosing your ideal home might just come down to which of them would fit your personality best.