Celebrating 50 years as the gold standard for member-owned clubs might seem reward enough for most. But for John’s Island Club, nestled on a barrier island between three miles of sandy beach along the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway just north of Vero Beach, their 50th summer also proved to be among their best. About $110 million in real estate sales far outpaced the previous year and further solidified its reputation as the lifestyle community by which all others are measured.
The enduring success of John’s Island comes as no surprise. In addition to a picturesque seaside landscape, three championship golf courses, extraordinary amenities, no state income tax, and ideal climate, it is one of the few private clubs in the nation with a vertical equity membership. Members’ children and their parents can indulge in any of the amenities or social benefits without additional fees (some restrictions apply), allowing generation after generation to enjoy the club’s rich tradition and build their family’s legacy.
One of the keys to staying on the cutting edge is the club’s remarkable ability to anticipate members’ needs and desires. Not only are the amenities world class, but they have stayed fresh through timely updates and new construction. John’s Island was way ahead of the pickleball craze, adding lighted courts to their offering of doubles and singles squash courts (the only gated community in Florida with both), and 17 Har-Tru tennis courts.
This is a place where you can cultivate deep roots, enjoy extraordinary privacy, and play three superb courses, designed by Pete Dye, Jack Nicklaus, and Tom Fazio, each with a personality as distinctive as its creator. The residential options are distinctive, too. Homes range from luxury estates to oceanfront condominiums and golf course cottages, all of them exquisite, luxurious, and in perfect harmony with their seaside surroundings.
