Bay Colony is one of the most prestigious coastal enclaves in Naples, located within Pelican Bay and stretching across approximately 200 tree‑lined acres just south of Vanderbilt Beach. Developed in phases during the mid-1990s to early 2000s, Bay Colony includes a sophisticated collection of luxury beachfront and bayfront residences: high‑rise condominiums, upscale villas, and custom estate homes. The community is framed by mangrove preserves and white‑sand shores, offering dramatic Gulf and bayfront views, private docks, and direct beach access. With impeccable architectural standards, extensive tropical landscaping, and exclusive resident-only amenities, Bay Colony represents refined coastal living at its finest.

Why People Like the Bay Colony Community

• Exclusive gated setting with only the most upscale residences in Pelican Bay

• Direct beachfront access and sweeping Gulf-of-Mexico views from many homes

• Private beach club with dining, covered cabanas, and full-service staff

• High-rise condos, villas, and estate homes offer diverse luxury options

• Located in Pelican Bay, a highly walkable area adjacent to Ritz-Carlton and Waterside Shops

• Access to premier tennis facilities and concierge services reserved for residents

• Carefully preserved natural buffers and lush tropical plantings contribute to privacy and serenity

What You Need to Know About Living in Bay Colony

• Bay Colony was largely built in the mid-1990s through the early 2000s and is fully established

• The community includes high-rise towers like Biltmore, Windsor, and Trieste, plus villas and beachfront estates

• Some of the single family homes have been completely rebuilt because the value has been so good and while other homes have had significant renovations

• Residences range from spacious two‑ to five-bedroom condos and villas to custom estates with private docks

• Homeowners enjoy full access to the Bay Colony Beach Club and Tennis Club, as well as Pelican Bay’s resident amenities

• Gated security, private entry, and concierge services enhance privacy and ease of living

• Community design is tightly regulated to maintain architectural harmony and street appeal

• Ideal for individuals seeking a full-service, beachfront lifestyle without compromise

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.