Inside the River Wilderness Golf and Country Club of Parrish, you can find one of the most princely neighborhoods in Southwest Florida.

To find the Islands on the Manatee River, you must first enter the River Wilderness Country Club and drive south until you come to a bridge that keeps this exclusive neighborhood separate and private.

The Islands on the Manatee River is a yacht community of waterfront estates located on the northern side of the Manatee River; many of the 178 properties have private docking space, and in 2016 the developers were putting their finishing touches on the River House, which will serve as the private clubhouse for the Harbourside and Rive Isle sections of this community.

If you are in search of sheer waterfront luxury in Manatee County, you will certainly find it at The Islands on the Manatee River. The town of Parrish is already known to offer real estate that is generally fancier than in the rest of Manatee County, and The Islands neighborhood is clearly the crown jewel in this regard.

In mid-2016, listings at The Islands started under $900K for a three-bedroom and three-bathroom estate built by Arthur Rutenberg. This particular listing is a Coquina floor plan that sits on a 21,214 square feet lot and includes a Trex dock with a yacht lift rated at 10,000 lbs. Like all the other properties in this community, this home is extremely well-appointed with high-end appliances, a very inviting covered lanai, round ceilings, recessed lights around the house, automatic storm shutters, home studio, a road-like driveway, and more.

Living at The Islands on the Manatee River means having access to all the country club amenities of River Wilderness, including the challenging golf course and racquet club; however, the River House within the neighborhood offers a marina, fitness center, bocce ball, outdoor grill, and lounge space overlooking the water.