Waterside on the Westside. It means enjoying views of the marina and Pacific coast right from your home, walking along a waterfront promenade and parking your own boat right near your home. Esprit, a brand new collection of 437 luxury waterfront apartment townhomes in Marina del Rey, Calif., offers adjoining boat slips for lease, giving boat owners the freedom to store their prized possession in a convenient, secure location for as little or as long as they like.

“Our adjoining boat slips measure between 35 and 70 feet, and can accommodate a 115-foot boat on a combined end slip,” said Douglas Ring, a principal of The Ring Group, the developer behind Esprit. “These slips—which also come complete with cutting-edge, on-water boater support amenities—provide our resident boat owners with yet another level of service that is rarely seen in the rental market. Whether they're staying with us for three months or longer than a year, we want to assure them that their prized possession will be taken care of 24/7, 365 days a year.”

Esprit offers main channel slips, providing boat owners with the best views and the easiest access to the harbor. Those who lease the boat slips at Esprit will enjoy on-water boater support facilities, such as restrooms, showers, laundry facilities and on-water dock master services. Other modern club-like “perks” include freshwater hook-ups, dual Coax and Cat 5 configurations for television and phone services, individual pump out stations, high-capacity power hook-ups, separate boater parking facilities, underground parking and dock boxes. A walkway leading from the Esprit residences to all docks adds to the casual marine lifestyle that is the epitome of Esprit.

For those who do not own a boat, Esprit also offers complimentary privileges at the Fairwind Yacht Club, where novice and advanced sailors have the opportunity to learn more about sailing and participate in group activities, including day cruises organized by the Club to nearby marinas or other destinations. Boaters can also sign up for an Esprit Club Membership, where they'll have access to the community's fitness center and pool for a special fee.

However, boaters aren't the only ones who benefit from the Esprit lifestyle. New townhome residents at Esprit will become a part of an exclusive apartment community with access to amenities on par with the world's most upscale resorts and ownership clubs. Residents and their guests will enjoy round-the-clock concierge services designed to make life easier. A fully equipped, state-of-the-art fitness center, heated lap pool and multipurpose sport give the health-conscious three choices for working off calories. Those who prefer to lounge around on their days off will enjoy a sauna and private massage rooms. A recreation lounge with full kitchen, private screening theater and a reading library also provide opportunities for entertainment close to home. Lush courtyards and an open-air waterfront promenade enhance the beauty, charm and casual marine lifestyle found at Esprit.

The luxury apartment homes themselves showcase the style and quality that are synonymous with first-class ownership opportunities. Distinctive contemporary architecture and townhouse-style, multi-level living are designed to maximize views of the marina, coast and mountains. More than 25 different floorplans offer the flexibility of one to three bedrooms, 697 to 3,674 square feet, unique live/work spaces and private patios or balconies. Residents will be surrounded by 360 degrees of luxury with dramatic nine-foot ceilings, full-height windows for natural light, built-in business centers, in-home washer and dryers, Berber carpet, recessed lighting, unique retractable window coverings and expansive walk-in closets. In addition, Esprit has made every home environmentally friendly by using “green” building elements, such as tankless water heaters and Energy Star energy-efficient windows.

The first apartment homes at Esprit are expected to start leasing in late spring 2008. To be added to the interest list or to fill out a boat slip request, please log on to www.espritmdr.com or call (866) 734-0051.

Founded by Douglas Ring, The Ring Group is a diversified real estate investment company with properties in California, the Northwest and the Midwest. The company primarily focuses on luxury rental housing in both the Los Angeles and Ventura County areas. For more information, log on to www.esring.com.