What Is It Like to Live in Bay Colony, Naples, FL?

About Bay Colony

Bay Colony is an exclusive gated enclave within Pelican Bay in North Naples, occupying approximately 200 acres along the Gulf of Mexico and surrounding preserve and bayfront areas. The community offers an unusually diverse collection of luxury residences, including beachfront and bayview high-rise condominiums, villas and custom estate homes. Eleven condominium buildings are located within Bay Colony, six directly beachfront and five overlooking preserve or bay settings, while five additional residential neighborhoods offer villa and estate-home living. This variety allows buyers to choose among very different residential experiences while sharing access to Bay Colony’s private club amenities and the broader Pelican Bay lifestyle.

The residential choices range from expansive condominium residences with Gulf views and building services to private villas and substantial custom estates. The beachfront towers include The Remington, The Windsor, The Biltmore, Brighton, The Carlysle and Contessa, while The Marquesa, Toscana, Salerno, Mansion La Palma and Trieste make up the preserve and bayview condominium collection. Bay Colony’s residential neighborhoods include Bay Colony Shores, Vizcaya, Villa La Palma, The Strand and The Estates at Bay Colony, with The Estates located in a separate gated enclave within Pelican Marsh surrounding the Bay Colony Golf Club. Because these properties vary so dramatically in location, size, ownership structure and amenities, buyers should think of Bay Colony as a collection of distinct luxury residential experiences rather than one uniform neighborhood.

What ties Bay Colony together is its emphasis on privacy, service and access to the Gulf. Residents enjoy membership privileges at the private Bay Colony Beach Club and Tennis Club, along with access to Pelican Bay resident amenities. The neighboring Ritz-Carlton, Naples adds another recognizable landmark to the setting, while Waterside Shops, Artis-Naples, Mercato and other North Naples destinations are nearby. For buyers seeking luxury coastal living with private beach amenities and a high level of service, Bay Colony occupies a distinctive position within the Naples market.

Why People Like the Bay Colony Community

• Private Beach Club: The Bay Colony Beach Club provides a beachfront pool, dining, beach service and private access along two miles of Gulf shoreline.
• Exceptional Residential Variety: Buyers can choose among beachfront high-rises, preserve and bayview condominiums, villas, estate homes and a limited collection of custom beachfront residences.
• Privacy and Security: A perimeter wall, controlled entrances and staffed access contribute to the community’s private residential environment.
• Beachfront Living: Six condominium towers are positioned directly along the Gulf, providing some of Naples’ most sought-after beachfront residences and views.
• High Level of Service: Individual condominium buildings may provide concierge, management, guest accommodations and other services in addition to the broader Bay Colony club experience.
• Pelican Bay Connection: Bay Colony residents also benefit from the amenities and natural surroundings of the larger Pelican Bay community.
• North Naples Location: Beaches, Waterside Shops, Artis-Naples, Mercato, dining and entertainment are all conveniently accessible from the community.

What You Need to Know About Living in Bay Colony

• Bay Colony Is Not One Uniform Property Type: Condominium towers, villas and estate neighborhoods have different ownership structures, associations, maintenance responsibilities and expenses. Buyers should evaluate the specific building or neighborhood rather than relying solely on Bay Colony-wide information.
• Beachfront and Off-Beach Condominiums Offer Different Experiences: Six towers are directly beachfront, while five are positioned around preserve and bayview settings. Location can significantly affect views, beach proximity, privacy and pricing.
• Individual Buildings Have Their Own Amenities: Pools, fitness facilities, guest suites, social rooms, concierge services, parking arrangements and other features vary by condominium building and should be compared individually.
• Club and Association Costs Should Be Evaluated Carefully: Luxury services, private club amenities and individual condominium or neighborhood associations can create multiple layers of fees and expenses. Buyers should review current assessments, reserves, insurance, association fees and club obligations for the specific residence.
• Bay Colony Golf Club Is Separate: The private Bay Colony Golf Club is located within The Estates at Bay Colony in nearby Pelican Marsh. Golf membership is separate from residential ownership and subject to the club’s current membership requirements and availability.
• The Estates at Bay Colony Is Geographically Separate: Although part of the broader Bay Colony concept, The Estates is located within Pelican Marsh rather than within the beachfront Bay Colony enclave in Pelican Bay.
• Renovation Level Matters: Residences span different construction eras, and many have been extensively renovated or rebuilt. Interior condition, hurricane protection, building improvements and property updates can therefore vary significantly.

BAY COLONY SHORES: Bay Colony Shores offers 75 home sites ranging in size from one-third to one-half acre. Reached via a Mediterranean-style bridge, grand estate homes rim crystal lakes. Brick-paved streets are complemented by quaint street lights reminiscent of the charming gaslight era. Colonnades of royal palms tower above meticulous landscaping artistry around every home and throughout the entire neighborhood. Lifestyles in Bay Colony Shores are a happy blend of elegant and laid-back, amid the placid waterfront atmosphere afforded by lakes. Although “The Shores” was named to reflect the lovely lakes in this neighborhood, it could just as well refer to the Gulf, because families living in Bay Colony Shores also enjoy the beach that is an integral part of Bay Colony’s location.

ESTATES AT BAY COLONY: The Estates at Bay Colony Golf Club is an exclusive estate enclave and is home to a world class golf course. It is designed for those who prefer a secluded, secure environment with unrivaled access to a wealth of world class amenities. 75 magnificent estates are artfully woven throughout 280 acres of natural preserve, through which meanders a fabulous, stunningly natural championship golf course. No other gated community in Southwest Florida is as consistent in concept, with only large single family estates. Although The Estates at Bay Colony Golf Club has an extraordinary golf course with a beautiful clubhouse and award winning dining, this upscale enclave is definitely not a golf course community in the traditional sense. Golf is only one of many amenities available to its residents. Tennis and Beach Club activities are also part of the lifestyle. No other community provides its residents such easy access to the best of Naples while providing such a secure, tranquil setting of stunning natural beauty.

STRAND AT BAY COLONY: The Strand presents a secluded neighborhood of multi-million dollar homes with the Gulf of Mexico at their front doors. While adhering to a common architectural theme, each home is custom designed to meet not only the desires of the families who choose this lifestyle but also the strict governmental standards for beachfront residences. Accessible only after passing through a second electronically-operated security gate, The Strand offers the ultimate in exclusivity. The neighborhood reposes on a finger of land surrounded on all sides by the beauties of nature that is one of Southwest Florida’s primary attractions. Behind The Strand lie 570 acres of conservation area, never to be developed, always to be enjoyed in its natural state. On the other side, of course, roll the eternal waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

VILLA LAPALMA: Villa La Palma is a cozy neighborhood consisting of only 22 villa style homes. There are three models to choose from with one and two story floor plans, ranging from 3,600 square feet to over 4,600 square feet. Each villa has an exclusive view of a beautiful, breathtaking water feature that lazily meanders behind each residence. Villa La Palma is located in Bay Colony which is a private, gated, beachfront community surrounded by estuary-lined mangrove forests and the pristine Gulf of Mexico.

​VISCAYA: Vizcaya at Bay Colony is surrounded by estuary lined mangrove forests and the pristine Gulf of Mexico. Vizcaya is the first neighborhood in Bay Colony to offer all of the pleasures of a custom designed private home with a full complement of exterior maintenance services, and private recreational amenities. Vizcaya at Bay Colony is a village of picturesque lakefront homes bordered by enchanting cobblestone walkways and quaint European style street lights. A romantic appeal is reflected in authentic architectural details such as cobblestone entry gardens with fountains or reflecting pools, decorative wrought metal accents, and rustic stucco finishes in subdued Mediterranean hues.

GULF FRONT CONDOS AT BAY COLONY:

Exclusive residential enclaves hugging the sugar sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico:

BILTMORE: The Biltmore is a Gulf Front twenty two story high rise building that contains 75 condominium apartments, four of which are Penthouse units. There are also two guest suites and a manager’s unit. The Biltmore as a private Condominium entity began its existence in May 1997. The Biltmore employs its own front desk staff that provide 24/7 service.

BRIGHTON: The Brighton is a Gulf Front twenty two story high rise comprised of 75 units and was developed by WCI developed. The designers of the Brighton created floor plans based on the function of each room instead of having to live with interior spaces dictated by the exterior architecture. The results are exquisitely livable rooms that take advantage of the building’s site directly on the beach in Bay Colony. East-West floor plans overlook nature preserves and all of Bay Colony to the east and the Gulf to the west. Oversized, curving, glass railed balconies open to the Gulf screened balconies on the mangrove preserves. Four individual floor plans range from 2,750 to 3,450 square feet that live like single-family homes. Each unit has two assigned parking spaces in controlled-access, sub-building garage disguised with lush landscaping. Amenities include social, card and exercise rooms, library, garden deck, pool, spa, poolside bar and barbecue and a dune walkover to the beach. The Brighton also has 24 hour front desk and security services.

CARLYSLE: The Carlysle is a twenty story tower that stands majestically on the beach in Bay Colony and offers 75 grand residences plus a two-story lobby, an amenities floor and underground parking. Each spacious Carlysle residence (only four per floor) offers views of stunning sunrises to the east over protected conservation areas and dramatic sunsets to the west over the Gulf of Mexico. The “A” residences offer 3,274 square feet of air-conditioned living area, including three bedrooms plus a library, surrounded by wrap-around terraces. The “B” residences are also spacious, with 2,635 air-conditioned square feet, three bedrooms, plus a formal dining room or optional library. All residences include generously oversized screened terraces, lavish Gulf-front master suites with morning kitchens, formal dining rooms with tray ceilings, mirrored wet bars with ice makers, built-in wall safes, crown molding, and custom cabinetry. Each residence includes two garage parking spaces and air-conditioned storage areas. Landscaped terraces surround the oversized heated pool, spa and cabanas. A dune walkover leads directly to the Gulf beaches. Inside, a gracious social room with wet bar and serving pantry is set to host resident functions. A fully equipped health club and a card room are also available for residents to enjoy.

CONTESSA: Contessa was the first residence to grace the beach of Bay Colony in Pelican Bay. There are a total of 76 residences; four to each floor and two penthouses to a floor on each of the top two levels. The Contessa has rooms for gatherings including a board room, social room with kitchen facilities, fully equipped exercise room and two fully furnished guest suites, making it ideal for entertaining. Terrace gardens overlook the heated pool, spa and cabanas on the beach side. The only high-rise in Bay Colony with a private tennis facility which is located on the east side of the property. A private boardwalk provides convenient access to the beach and the blue-green waters of the Gulf. The building boasts full time security guards as well as on-site management.

WINDSOR: The Windsor at Bay Colony Condominium Association, Inc. was the final high rise building to be built directly on the Gulf of Mexico in Bay Colony. Construction began in 1997 and owners began moving into the condominiums in early 1998. There are 31 condominium units within the 21 story building. Seven of these units are penthouses that are approximately 10,110 sq. ft. The remaining 24 units are arranged in a two units per floor configuration having 6,900 sq. ft. per unit. The elevators servicing each condo open directly into the unit. There is a separate freight elevator servicing each floor. The Windsor has an excellent security system to protect its owners. The Windsor amenities are an exercise room with massage room, men’s and women’s saunas, social room/library with a catering kitchen, board meeting room, spa and spacious pool and barbeque gazebo. The Windsor is located adjacent to the Bay Colony Beach Club giving owners easy access to one of the finest restaurants in Naples. Every condominium has a panoramic view of the Gulf of Mexico with direct, easy access to the beach from the swimming pool deck.

OFF GULF CONDOS AT BAY COLONY:

Although not directly on the Gulf, the off-Gulf condo options at Bay Colony are popular options for those seeking a lavish lifestyle.

MANSION LAPALMA: A 7-story mid-rise condominium where residents are greeted by its unique, cascading waterfall, Mansion LaPalma offers grand, condominium units with a short leisurely walk to the beach, tennis courts and private entrance to the Ritz Carlton. Consisting of a neighborly 26 units designed for easy living or formal entertaining, residents have available spectacular views to the Gulf on the west, inland waterway to the north, mangrove to the south and the Shores to the East. Its landscaped pool area with built-in gas grills and kitchenette provide an enjoyable area for cookouts with friends, visitors and neighbors. Its generous lanai’s make for ample, outdoor dining while enjoying the palm trees, the Gulf of Mexico and the stunning sunsets.

MARQUESA: The Marquesa enjoys a unique location within Bay Colony, at the edge of a native bird rookery and only a short walk to two miles of secluded Gulf beach front. Here you will find an intimate Mediterranean resort lifestyle, an exquisitely designed residential tower with a multi-level deck of gardens and fountains. Grand floor plans, and a thoughtful building design with only three residences per floor provide both luxury and the ultimate in privacy. The Marquesa, with only 39 units has a residential feel with a very neighbor-friendly atmosphere.

REMINGTON: When approaching the Remington the first thing that greets you is the majestic, cascading fountain and life-size bronze Frederic Remington (“Bronco Buster”) sculpture. This building is unique in that it is located between the Bay Colony Beach Club, Bay Colony Tennis Courts and the renowned five-star, five-diamond Ritz-Carlton Hotel. The Remington maintains a relationship with the Ritz-Carlton allowing owners to enjoy concierge and room service from a private entrance and walkway with our neighbor that no other location can offer. The building features four lavish floor plans with superb amenities including (4) private elevator foyers plus (2) service elevators, swimming pool, whirlpool spa, pool pavilion with barbecues, private walkway leading to the Gulf, state-of-the-art fitness center with individual television monitors, large social room to accommodate 30 for a sit-down dinner, pub/card room, board room and two large guest suites.

SALERNO: The Salerno is a luxury 20 story condominium tower at the center of Bay Colony. The 69 residential units feature picturesque views of the Gulf of Mexico, Upper Clam Bay, and Bay Colony’s natural preserves. This high-rise has outdoor features which include a landscaped garden deck, heated pool and whirlpool spa, sun deck with pool furniture and umbrellas, optional poolside cabanas including full bath and wet bar with refrigerator, pavilion with two state of the art barbeque grills, wet bar and ice maker. The interior amenities include 24-hour manned concierge/security, closed circuit television monitoring system, resident manager, two enclosed parking spaces per residence, separate guest and service parking, voluminous air-conditioned storage space on garage level for each residence, bicycle storage, two guest suites available for rental, social room with full bar and kitchen facilities, media entertainment area, library/board room, fully equipped modern fitness center and more.

TOSCANA: Sitting atop one of the highest points in Bay Colony, Toscana is a world-class building with sweeping views of Upper Clam Bay and beyond to the Southeast of the Gulf. There are other thoughtful touches throughout the 65 unit Toscana, such as a garden filled with flowers. Owners have a choice of three suites for their guests. Toscana offers the luxury of a private resort with original art and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the common area premises, private elevators to carry owners and guests directly to their front doors, a fitness spa with state of the art exercise equipment, sauna, and a large pool suitable for lap swimming.

TRIESTE: The Trieste is Bay Colony’s newest luxury tower, rising 19 spectacular stories and featuring 105 opulent residences offering extraordinary Gulf, bay and preserve views. Private cabanas, tower suite residences and private garages are another highlight of the Trieste. Tropical foliage, cascading waterfalls and lagoons create an atmosphere of sophisticated leisure. Amenities include two guest suites, a movie theater, social room with bar and catering kitchen, billiards room, library, conference room and state-of-the-art fitness center. Wireless internet access is available throughout the entire lobby level. The luxurious pool and spa area is complemented with an air conditioned pool pavilion, complete with fireplace, comfortable seating, elegant bar and media center that makes this a popular destination for casual entertaining.

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Bay Colony Amenities

The Bay Colony Beach Club is one of the community’s defining amenities, providing residents with a private Gulf-front setting along approximately two miles of beach. Beach attendants provide chairs, umbrellas and towels, while the club offers a swimming pool, Sunset Terrace, Chickee Bar and indoor and outdoor dining overlooking the Gulf. The combination of beach service and dining allows residents to enjoy the coastline as an extension of the club rather than simply having access to the sand.

The Bay Colony Tennis Club features six hydro-clay courts, a full-service pro shop, professional instruction, organized play and social programming. Residents also have access to the amenities available through Pelican Bay, expanding the recreational and lifestyle opportunities beyond Bay Colony itself.

For golfers, Bay Colony Golf Club is a separate private equity club located within The Estates at Bay Colony in Pelican Marsh. Membership opportunities are separate from Bay Colony residential ownership, allowing buyers interested in golf to evaluate that experience independently.

In addition to these community-wide amenities, many Bay Colony condominium buildings maintain their own pools, fitness facilities, guest suites, social rooms and resident services. The exact offering varies by building, creating an additional layer of amenities that should be considered when comparing individual residences.

What Is Near Bay Colony?

Downtown Naples (5th Avenue South): 7.3 miles

Closest beach: Vanderbilt Beach, 0.7 miles

RSW Airport: 20.2 miles

Notable shopping & dining nearby: The Marketplace at Pelican Bay, 1.1 miles

Closest park: Pelican Bay Community Park, 0.8 miles

(Distances are approximate straight-line distances.)

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Last updated October 2026 by Renee Hahn, Your Naples Expert. Community details, fees and amenities can change, so confirm specifics for any home you are considering.