Dolphin Cove Gulf access homes in Bonita Springs. Southwest Florida is filled with sprawling gated communities surrounded by golf courses and cookie-cutter homes.  But there are also hidden gems–small enclaves for those looking for the security of a gated community without clubhouses and other amenities, and large HOA fees. One such community is Dolphin cove, right on the border of Lee and Collier counties.  Dolphin Cove offers gulf access homes in Bonita Springs, but is actually located in Collier County, largely due to some past creative map making.  The Dolphin Cove area is one of the few locations in Bonita that allows homeowners to reach the Gulf of Mexico without worrying about bridges. Home values in Dolphin Cove range from $850,000 to $1.5 million and more, and with the amazing ... 10/05/2012