Southwest Florida / Gulf Coast
Bonita Springs · Lee County
Sanctuary RV Resort
Located just minutes from the pristine, white-sand beaches of the Gulf Coast, Sanctuary RV Resort offers a premium winter retreat actively embracing tiny homes and park models. Built with luxury and convenience in mind, the resort features wide, manicured pads, fiber internet, and a highly active social calendar. It is a top-tier destination for snowbirds and minimalists wanting a high-end, resort-style footprint in Southwest Florida without the burden of traditional real estate taxes.
Site requirements
Park specs & operating terms
Operator requirements and park rules for tiny homes and small cottages—sourced from community materials and independent research. Items marked not yet confirmed are still being verified with the operator.
Quick-glance park specs
| Requirement | What we know |
|---|---|
| Power Infrastructure | 50 amp electrical hookups on wide, manicured resort pads. |
| Waste & Sewer System | Municipal city water and municipal public sewer—hardwired community infrastructure. |
| Build Certifications | RVIA-certified THOWs and park models (PMRV) required—strict on-site aesthetic review enforced. |
| Pet Constraints | Pets allowed—maximum two per household, 40 lb weight limit. Strict leash rules enforced throughout the resort. |
Financials & leasing terms
Monthly benchmarks and lease mechanics—confirm current rates with the operator before applying.
Lot rent & monthly fees
Long-term lease pads from ~
$850/mo
Nightly rentals
$120–$180
Long term lease pads from ~$850/mo . Nightly rentals .
Turn-key & purchase benchmarks
Benchmark
$50
application fee
Utility inclusions
Garbage included in community fee. Water, sewer, electricity, and fiber broadband billed separately.
Lease mechanics
application fee. One-month security deposit. Seasonal recreational focus. confirm winter vs year-round pad availability.
Home specifications & placement rules
Dimensional thresholds
Premium manicured pads for THOWs and park models—confirm pad length and seasonal hold calendar with resort office.
Aesthetic controls & covenants
Strict aesthetic review enforced for placed units, skirting, and exterior finishes.
Sustainability & permaculture allowances
If you are planning gardens, composting, or solar, confirm what is allowed under park rules—not just municipal code.
Alternative waste systems
Municipal sewer required—composting not permitted as primary waste solution.
Off-grid adaptations
Fiber broadband available; grid-tied electric standard.
Site edibles & gardens
Resort-style landscaped campus; confirm private gardening rules with management.
Media & site documentation
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Not yet confirmed — ask the operator
Not yet confirmed — ask the operator
Planning land you own in Lee County?
Sanctuary RV Resort is a seasonal Gulf Coast resort—not a Lee County THOW land-lease or backyard ADU pathway. Route into pathway tools if you are comparing full-time living models.
Pads & tenancy snapshot
Gated Gulf Coast resort with RVIA-certified THOWs and park models on premium 50-amp pads. Resort pool, luxury clubhouse, pickleball courts, and fiber broadband near Bonita Beach.
Seasonal recreational occupancy with nightly rentals $120–$180 (2026) and long-term lease pads from ~$850/mo. $50 application fee; one-month deposit. Garbage included; water, sewer, and electricity billed separately.
How you can live here
Key amenities
Amenities listed here come from our research and operator materials. Pet rules, pools, docks, and similar features can change—confirm current policies with the community before you apply.
- Pet-friendly
- Gated
- Pool
- Clubhouse
- Pickleball / sports
- RV-style hookups
Stewardship disclosures
Primary seasonal recreational occupancy—confirm full-time residency rules before year-round placement. Pets allowed—max two per household, 40 lb limit; strict leash rules enforced.
Operators update rules frequently. Confirm recorded covenants, county zoning, HOA restrictions, occupancy rules, and insurance requirements for your home type before you move.