windstar

Windstar on Naples Bay is a gated waterfront and golf community in Naples, located along Naples Bay near the Bayshore Arts District and Naples Botanical Garden. Encompassing approximately 450 acres and 15 distinct residential neighborhoods, Windstar offers a diverse collection of condominiums, villas and single-family homes surrounded by golf, lakes, tropical landscaping and waterfront settings. What most clearly distinguishes Windstar from other Naples golf communities is its direct connection to the water. The community combines an 18-hole Tom Fazio-designed championship golf course with a private deep-water marina offering direct access to Naples Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, along with access to a private beach on Keewaydin Island for club members.

Another important distinction is that Windstar is not a bundled-golf community. Purchasing a residence does not automatically require or include membership in Windstar on Naples Bay, allowing buyers to separate their residential decision from their club membership decision. Those who choose membership can select from available membership categories offering varying levels of golf and social privileges, including dining, fitness, tennis, bocce and access to the private beach and boat shuttle. This structure, combined with the community's boating opportunities and location just a short drive from downtown Naples, gives Windstar a particularly versatile lifestyle that can appeal to golfers, boaters and buyers who simply value waterfront surroundings and proximity to the heart of Naples.

Why People Like the Windstar on Naples Bay Community

• Golf and Waterfront Living: Windstar combines private golf with direct Naples Bay access, creating a lifestyle that is unusual even among Naples' private club communities.

• Private Deep-Water Marina: Southpointe Marina offers 72 slips and can accommodate vessels up to approximately 70 feet, with direct access to Naples Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.

• Private Beach Experience: Club members have access to a private beach on Keewaydin Island, reached by the club's boat shuttle.

• Tom Fazio Golf: The private 18-hole championship course was designed by renowned golf architect Tom Fazio and includes extensive practice facilities.

• Optional Club Membership: Residential ownership does not require membership in Windstar on Naples Bay, allowing buyers to choose whether the private club lifestyle fits their priorities.

• Multiple Housing Choices: Condominiums, villas and single-family homes across 15 neighborhoods provide buyers with a broad range of residential and maintenance options.

• Club Recreation and Dining: Members can enjoy dining, fitness, tennis, bocce, social activities and other club amenities in addition to golf and the waterfront lifestyle.

• Close to Downtown Naples: Windstar provides convenient access to the Bayshore Arts District, Naples Botanical Garden, Fifth Avenue South, Third Street South and Gulf beaches.

What You Need to Know About Living in Windstar on Naples Bay

• Windstar Is a Non-Bundled Community: Homeowners are not automatically club members, and purchasing a residence does not guarantee or require golf membership.

• Club Membership Is Separate From Homeownership: Buyers interested in golf, private beach access and other club amenities should investigate current membership categories, availability, initiation requirements, dues and privileges separately from the residential purchase.

• Golf Membership Is Limited: Windstar maintains a cap on full golf membership, so buyers who consider golf essential should verify current membership availability before purchasing.

• There Are 15 Residential Neighborhoods: Property types, association structures, maintenance responsibilities and neighborhood characteristics can differ substantially depending on where a home is located.

• Some Properties Have Multiple Association Obligations: Condominium and neighborhood associations may have their own assessments and responsibilities in addition to broader master association requirements.

• Marina Slips Should Be Evaluated Separately: Buyers purchasing specifically for boating should verify current slip ownership or availability, vessel limitations, fees and marina requirements rather than assuming a slip accompanies residential ownership.

• Homes Vary Considerably: Because Windstar includes multiple property types developed over several decades, buyers should evaluate renovation level, hurricane protection, mechanical systems, roofs and other property-specific improvements.

• Current Costs and Rules Should Be Verified: Association assessments, club membership costs and availability, marina requirements, leasing policies, pet restrictions and other provisions should be confirmed through current documents.