Bay Colony Melinda Gunther January 24, 2026
The Estates at Bay Colony Golf Club is Naples for people who want space, quiet, and elegance without drifting too far from the coast. You come home through a guarded entrance, the world softens, and everything feels composed. Morning light across the course, afternoon privacy under mature landscaping, and evenings that can be either a full house of guests or a perfectly calm night in. It’s a rare mix: estate living with an elevated, service-minded lifestyle close by.
Ultra-private estate enclave within Bay Colony’s layered gates and security culture.
A limited, curated neighborhood with estates integrated into natural preserve and golf-course surroundings.
A “club life” option set that complements estate ownership rather than competing with it.
North Naples convenience with quick access to everyday essentials like Whole Foods, Trader Joes, Waterside Shops, Mercato and coastal living.
The Estates at Bay Colony Golf Club is an exclusive estate enclave and home to a world-class golf course, designed for those who prefer a secluded environment. The Bay Colony Golf Club offers 75 estates woven through 280 acres of natural preserve around the course. This is part of the Bay Colony community and includes membership to the Bay Colony Beach Club.
Mornings: Quiet roads, a private feel, and a view line that tends to be calming rather than flashy.
Afternoons: The luxury is how easy it is to live normally in a beautiful setting. Workouts, errands, guests arriving, all without feeling exposed.
Evenings: Entertaining lands well here because homes typically have the space to host comfortably, plus the option of a broader club lifestyle when you want it.
Buyers who want an estate home with true privacy, not a “close neighbors” feel
People who host guests for weeks at a time and need guest separation
People who love a refined social life, but want to choose when to participate
Buyers who want a Naples address that feels quietly elite rather than trendy but includes a beach club
Ask early about what is included versus optional in the lifestyle offerings that orbit Bay Colony and the Beach Club, so expectations match reality.
In any luxury gated community, due diligence should include rules, reserves, and the practical logistics of guest entry and daily operations.
Is this inside Bay Colony? The Golf Estates are located behind the gates in Pelican Marsh
Is it a secluded setting? By design.
How many estates are there? There are 75 estate homes here.
Is there preserved natural land? There are 280 acres of natural preserve.
Is it “only for golfers”? It’s golf-centered, but many buyers choose it for privacy and setting, then add the lifestyle pieces they want. Golf is not mandatory here
What’s the vibe? Quiet, private, and polished, more “estate retreat” than “busy resort.”
How close is it to the coast? It’s in North Naples with Bay Colony beach access as part of the broader community lifestyle. The drive to the beach club is 3.5 miles and takes 10 minutes during Season
Can I learn what matters before touring? Yes, that’s the point of working with a hyper-local advisor who knows the micro-details. Call Melinda.
Do I need to review documents? Always, and early, to avoid surprises.
Is this a good fit for seasonal living? Typically yes, because privacy and “easy living” tend to matter most for seasonal owners.
If you’re considering The Estates at Bay Colony Golf Club, please contact Melinda Gunther with Premier Sotheby's International Realty. I’ll help you compare estate options, understand the lifestyle layers, and tour the homes that truly match how you live.
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