The Islands on The Manatee River
Welcome to The Islands on The Manatee River, an exclusive luxury community in Parrish with custom estates, a beautiful River Lodge clubhouse, private docks, and direct river access.
Single Family
2,800 - 6,100
$900s - $2M+
Exclusive riverfront estates
About The Islands on The Manatee River
The Islands on the Manatee River is a private, gated community set on approximately 225 acres with just 178 custom estate homesites. Lot sizes go up to 1.5 acres - many with deeded docks and interior harbors directly on the Manatee River. With some lots still available, the community uses a 'bring your own builder' approach. Custom builders like Arthur Rutenberg, Anchor Builders, and John Cannon are encouraged with estates having to be at least 2,800 square feet.
Residents here enjoy exceptional waterfront amenities centered around the River Lodge clubhouse, which includes a catering kitchen, lounging areas, fitness center, fire pit, bocce ball, outdoor grilling terrace, and a community dock/boat launch. Here, there's an emphasis is on river-focused living - perfect for boating, sunsets, paddling, wildlife watching, and entertaining on expansive patios and private docks.
HOA dues help with the shared landscaping, gated security, dock maintenance and more. There is no CDD fee here - keeping annual costs cleaner.
With high-end finishes, vast lots, riverfront living, and a very limited number of estates, The Islands on the Manatee River offers a rare blend of privacy, luxury, and outdoor access that makes it a wonderful waterfront sanctuary.
Schools
Grade School: Gene Witt Elementary
Middle School: Buffalo Creek Middle
High School: Parrish Community High School
Amenities in The Islands on The Manatee River
Clubhouse
Yes
Pool
No
Fitness Center
Yes
Lifestyle Activities
No
Walking Paths
No
Dog Park
No
Playground
No
Golf
No
Tennis
No
Pickleball
No
Bocce Ball
Yes
Maintenance Included
No
Gated
Yes
55+
No
Visual Tour of The Islands on The Manatee River
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Windwater is a gated, coastal-inspired community by Mattamy Homes. This neighborhood features stunning new construction homes along with a community pool, dog park and playground.
Aviary at Rutland Ranch blends resort-style perks like a heated pool, pickleball and walking trails with affordable new homes - making it an ideal spot for laid-back living.
