Westbrook vs. Easthaven: The Savannah Quarters Comparison Buyers Actually Need

Buyers often ask whether Westbrook or Easthaven is “better.” That is the wrong first question. The better question is which specific neighborhood gives you the property, access, maintenance level and ownership costs you want.

Westbrook and the Easthaven side share the Savannah Quarters name and convenient Pooler location, but they are not interchangeable. They developed in different phases and include their own smaller neighborhoods. Even within each side, the answer can change from one address to the next.

The Trisha Cook Team at Compass sells dozens of homes throughout Savannah Quarters each year. Here is how we explain the broad differences before narrowing the search to individual properties.

Westbrook Is the Club-Centered Side

Westbrook is the gated district built around Savannah Quarters Country Club and its Greg Norman Signature golf course. It is the side most closely associated with the community’s golf, dining, pool, tennis, pickleball and fitness lifestyle.

Westbrook contains a wide range of housing. Buyers may find custom estates, traditional single-family homes, golf or lagoon properties, cottages, townhomes and lower-maintenance villa options. Neighborhood names include Reunion, Westbrook Lakes, The Reserve, Westbrook Grove, Westbrook Greens, Westbrook Cove, Danbury Park, The Fairways and others.

That variety means Westbrook is not one price tier or one housing type. A compact villa and a custom golf-course estate may share the gate but compete in completely different markets.

The Easthaven Side Is More Residential and Varied

The Easthaven side includes a collection of established and newer residential neighborhoods closer to Easthaven Boulevard, Pooler Parkway and the surrounding road network. Depending on the address, buyers may find traditional single-family homes, townhomes, newer production homes or purpose-built rental communities.

Neighborhoods associated with this broader side include The Gates, Hamilton Grove, Berkeley Walk, Davenport, Whitaker Park, Telfair Park and Drayton Park.

Do not translate “Easthaven” into “not gated.” The Gates is its own gated community with a clubhouse, zero-entry pool, playground and RV or trailer storage, according to its homeowners association. Other neighborhoods have different access and amenities. This is exactly why the address matters more than a broad label.

Westbrook vs. Easthaven at a Glance

Savannah Quarters encompasses both, as the master planned community as a collection of residential neighborhoods with varying gates and amenities with all sorts of home options, from villas, townhomes, cottages, single-family homes and custom estates

Westbrook: Overall setting-Gated district centered on the private Country Club and golf course

Amenities: Club amenities require the applicable membership. Neighborhood amenities vary; some have their own pool, clubhouse or common areas 

HOA structure: Varies by neighborhood and property type but the master association is Savannah Quarters.  The biggest caveat: anyone behind the main gate must pay a social membership, along with their annual HOA dues. Easthaven residents do not have to join the social membership.

Buying strategy: Compare the lot, view, Club relationship, gate and construction quality. Compare individual HOA, amenities, gate, builder, phase and future development 

This table is a starting point, not a substitute for reviewing the documents tied to a particular property.

Country Club Membership Is Not the Same as HOA Membership

The Savannah Quarters Country Club currently offers Recreational, Sport Classic and Golf memberships. The Club also markets memberships to nonresidents.

That tells buyers something important: living near the Club, living inside Westbrook and belonging to the Club are related ideas, but they are not identical legal or financial concepts. Before buying, confirm:

• Whether the property documents create any Club-related obligation
• Which membership categories are currently available
• Initiation and recurring costs
• Transfer rules
• Waitlist status
• Which facilities each category includes

The Club does not publish a complete current fee schedule on its public membership pages, so online numbers from old listings or social media should not be treated as reliable.

The Cost Difference Is More Than the Purchase Price

Buyers should compare the total monthly and annual ownership picture. Depending on the property, that may include HOA dues, sub-association dues, lawn or exterior maintenance, Club costs, insurance, flood insurance, taxes and reserves for future maintenance.

A lower-maintenance home may carry higher association dues but reduce the work the owner handles directly. A larger custom home may have fewer bundled services but greater private maintenance exposure. Neither structure is automatically better.

Resale and New Construction Are Part of the Choice

Westbrook offers many established homes and neighborhoods, though new or newer opportunities can appear. The Easthaven side has seen multiple builder phases and newer neighborhoods, along with established resales.

When comparing new and resale homes, look beyond base price. Builder incentives matter, but so do blinds, fencing, landscaping, appliances, patios, screened porches, upgraded finishes and the disruption of nearby construction. A resale can offer a completed setting; a new home can offer current systems and selections. The right value depends on the full package.

Decide What You Want to Pay For and Use

Westbrook deserves serious consideration if gated Club-centered living, golf-course surroundings or a wider range of luxury and custom homes is central to your search. An Easthaven-area neighborhood may deserve the first look if you prefer a particular builder, newer phase, individual neighborhood amenity package or a location closer to your daily route.

Those are search priorities, not rules about who belongs where.

Call The Trisha Cook Team at Compass at 912-737-2935 or visit TrishaCook.com to compare current Westbrook and Easthaven-area listings side by side. We can also provide access to our public collection of previous Savannah Quarters sales so you can see the differences in actual homes, not just marketing descriptions.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the main difference between Westbrook and Easthaven at Savannah Quarters?

Westbrook is the gated, Club-centered golf district. The Easthaven side includes several residential neighborhoods with their own access, housing and amenity structures and is not required to join the Club.

• Is Westbrook at Savannah Quarters gated?

Yes. Westbrook is a gated district within Savannah Quarters.

• Is Easthaven at Savannah Quarters gated?

Gate access varies by neighborhood. The Gates is a gated community, while buyers should verify the access structure of every other Easthaven-area address individually.

• Do Westbrook homeowners automatically receive golf membership?

Do not assume that. Savannah Quarters Country Club has separate membership categories. Review the property documents and obtain current membership terms directly from the Club.

• Which side of Savannah Quarters has new construction?

Availability changes by phase and builder. The Easthaven side has included several newer builder neighborhoods, while new or newer opportunities can also appear within Westbrook.

• Are HOA fees lower in Easthaven than Westbrook?

Not always but typically, yes, they are. Fees depend on the neighborhood, property type, services and associations attached to the address. Compare current documents rather than broad averages, as these are subject to change and typically do change every year.