BEACHFRONT LIVING IN VANDERBILT BEACH NAPLES, FL

Explore Vanderbilt Beach Naples: Homes, Lifestyle & Real Estate

Vanderbilt Beach is an unincorporated beach community in Naples, Florida. As the name suggests, it is best known for its long, pristine and sandy beach. However, that does not mean that Vanderbilt Beach is only a vacation spot. Being just 9 miles from the center of Naples, it is ideally placed for a perfect blend between beach comfort and city amenities. Vanderbilt Beach affords a pleasant residential environment and extensive recreational resources.

The community consists of people who live and work in the area year-round, seasonal residents, and visitors who flock here to enjoy the beautiful weather annually. Vanderbilt Country Club – a bundled golf community with 800 properties, stands out from other surrounding clubs as a Common Interest Realty Association (C.I.R.A.), meaning all homeowners share responsibility for the administration, maintenance, operation, replacement, and repairs of common elements on the property.

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Awards & Accolades

Vanderbilt Country Club is a proud winner of the 2011 Energy and Water Conservation Award from the Florida Communities of Excellence. The club seamlessly combines luxurious homes with an unforgettable golf experience.

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What Makes Vanderbilt Beach Stand Out?

  • The resort-style community of Vanderbilt Beach stretches approximately 1 mile along the golden, sun-drenched Gulf of America beachfront. This means that it has great housing options for people who are boat enthusiasts. In Vanderbilt Beach you can own property along Gulf Shore Boulevard and north of Vanderbilt beach road, where you can park your boat in your house.
  • Maintaining the highest quality of life is the driving force behind the planners and residents of this captivating North Naples community. Enthusiasm for the place and the laid-back lifestyle literally wafts on the breeze, enveloping all who venture close.
  • Condominiums are an expected and welcomed piece of any exclusive, beachfront community. Vanderbilt beach condos blend perfectly with the relaxed atmosphere at the water’s edge. Wind-swept balconies, walls of windows, endless panoramic water and scenic land views, plus the soothing powers of sea-salt air are all part of the package.
  • Starting in the north at the ecologically diverse and picturesque Delnor Wiggins State Park and continuing down the coast as far south as the world-renown Ritz-Carlton Hotel on Vanderbilt Drive, this area teems with the grace of nature’s gem, the Southwest Gulf Coast of Florida.

  • Because of its enticing beauty and location, Vanderbilt Beach has many gorgeous public and private golf courses near by, such as the Old Collier Golf Club and La Playa. For more golf into, check out our Golf+ page. If you’re interested in exploring private golf courses, visit our dedicated blog post on the 15 Best Private Golf Courses in Naples.

  • Vanderbilt Beach is home to many exciting clubs like the Pelican Isle Yacht Club for indulging in boat sporting activity. Interested in boating, area Marinas or Yacht Clubs? Check out our Boating+ page.
  • In addition, the Vanderbilt Beach community is across from the Whole Food and Mercato Shopping Center, with many phenomenal restaurants and shops.

Exclusive Amenties

Vanderbilt Country Club offers a range of exclusive amenities designed to cater to the diverse interests and needs of its residents. From direct beach access to state-of-the-art facilities including a top-class fitness center, the club provides a luxurious lifestyle with endless recreational opportunities.

Amenities at Vanderbilt Country Club:

  • Direct beach access
  • Shuffleboard
  • Extra storage
  • Boat docks for lease (first-come basis)
  • Six Har-Tru state-of-the-art Hydro-Grid Clay courts
  • Illuminated tennis courts with windscreens
  • Expanded tennis program for all skill levels
  • State-of-the-art fitness center and spa
  • Three venues for various events
  • Stand-alone fitness center
  • Terrace Cafe resort pool bar and restaurant
  • 18-hole private golf course and practice facilities
  • Resort-style community swimming pool
  • Indoor and outdoor dining options
  • Gated community
  • Acqua driving range
  • 34,000 square foot clubhouse
  • Tennis courts
  • Vandyball

Vanderbilt Country Club

Vanderbilt Country Club is a stylish private course featuring tight fairways lined with pine trees and lush, undulating greens. The natural wetland areas and tall cypress trees create a perfect backdrop for an enjoyable day on the course. The enticing golf course, originally designed by Gordon Lewis and extensively re-designed by Kipp Schulties in 2015, plays to 6,631 yards. The signature hole is #12, a 402-yard par 4, showcasing the course’s great features.

The 34,000 square foot clubhouse is a masterpiece of architectural design, ensuring every need is expertly satisfied. The course is a bundled golf community offering a creative and challenging experience for both novice and experienced golfers.

GOLF AMENITIES

  • 18-hole, par 72 golf course
  • Aqua driving range with multiple targets
  • Private golf carts
  • Large practice putting greens
  • Practice range
  • Three chipping stations and nearby bunker
  • Men’s and Ladies’ golf programs (9- and 18-hole groups)
  • Clinics and lessons offered by PGA teaching professionals
  • Casual rounds and Club Championship opportunities
  • Pro shop with clubs, apparel, and accessories
  • Five sets of tees for various skill levels

CLUBHOUSE AMENITIES

  • New open-air Pool Cabana with food and bar service
  • New Fitness Center with aerobics and equipment workout rooms
  • Two massage/treatment rooms
  • Locker room facilities
  • Expanded Pro Shop with Card Room and Restrooms
  • New Bar and Grille
  • Enlarged Dining and Meeting rooms
  • Offices
  • Covered dining Veranda with fireplace
  • Custom LED lighting
  • Custom-designed wine room
  • Wood ceilings and trim
  • High-level finishes throughout
  • Custom flooring, lighting, furnishings, window treatments, and wall accents

Membership Fees

Vanderbilt Country Club offers a bundled membership with the purchase of a residential property. Membership is required for all residents.

Golf Membership Details:

  • Maximum Number of Memberships: 800
  • Golf Membership Initiation Fee: Bundled
  • Annual Golf Dues: $9,598
  • Food & Beverage Minimum: $1,000/Yr.
  • Personal Cart: Yes – $1,825/Yr. Trail Fee
  • Annual Golf Dues for Residents: $2,829
  • No initiation fees or dues for social members

Vanderbilt Beach Real Estate Highlights

The Vanderbilt Beach neighborhood is approximately 0.68 square miles and is located north of Pelican Bay, south of Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park and between Vanderbilt Drive and the Gulf of America. There are 3,199 residences within the Vanderbilt Beach neighborhood; 503 single family homes and 2,696 condominiums. The single family neighborhood is known as Connors Vanderbilt Beach with most homes located on a canal with access to the Gulf of America through Wiggins Pass. Contact Matt Brown to find waterfront homes, luxury condos & homes for sale in Vanderbilt Beach.

  • 17 single family homes sold in Vanderbilt Beach in 2024 at an average of $4,409,441 ($1,302 per square foot) and an average size of 3,371 square feet. The highest home sale price of 2024 in Vanderbilt Beach was $10,300,000 ($1,951 per square foot) for a brand new furnished 3-story home built by DCS in 2023 with 5,279 square feet of living space, 4 bedrooms, a den, five full bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms, a 6+ car garage, located on a canal with gulf access and only 500’ from the beach.

  • 58 condominiums sold in Vanderbilt Beach in 2024 at an average price of $1,408,319 ($794 per square foot) and an average size of 1,664 square feet. The highest condo sale price of 2024 in Vanderbilt Beach was $7,950,000 ($1987 per square foot) for a beachfront 10th floor unit at Moraya Bay built in 2009 with 4,001 square feet of living space, 3 bedrooms, a den, 3.5 bathrooms and direct views of the gulf.

The Neighborhoods

Vanderbilt Country Club features a neighborhood with a unique layout of 17 streets, each culminating in a cul-de-sac, providing a secluded yet intimate setting. Properties, primarily built in the 1970s, have maintained their value over time, often renovated or replaced with newer homes that embrace the tropical surroundings.

Housing Options:

  • Single-family homes
  • Villas
  • Carriage homes
  • Condominiums

These residences offer picturesque views of lakes and the golf course, enhancing the tranquil living experience at Vanderbilt Country Club.

The Homes

Vanderbilt Country Club offers a variety of residences, catering to diverse lifestyles within its community of 800 homes:

Single-Family Estate Homes:

  • Sites average 80’ x 140’
  • 102 estate homes line fairways, greens, and lakes on the first nine holes
  • Five three and four-bedroom floor plans
  • Sizes range from 2,223 to 2,931 square feet of living area
  • Includes a two-car garage
  • Floor Plans: Carlisle, Catalina, Cayman, Monaco, Riviera, and Windermere

Single-Family Villa Homes:

  • Superb views of golf course, lakes, and preserves
  • 120 detached villa home sites averaging 58’ x 140’
  • Sizes range from 1,746 to 1,974 square feet of living area
  • Four distinct floor plans
  • Two bedrooms with den or optional third bedroom
  • Two baths, screened lanai, and two-car garage
  • Floor Plans: Andover II, Augusta, Camilla, Mayfield II, and Savannah

Wedgewood Carriage Homes:

  • 338 two-story carriage homes
  • Two and three-bedroom floor plans
  • Sizes range from 1,512 to 2,115 square feet of living area
  • Each building contains eight or ten residences
  • Screened lanais with lake and golf course views
  • Deep single-car or double-car garage with space for a golf cart
  • Two satellite pools in carriage home neighborhoods

Waterford Condominiums:

  • Waterford design features three-story condominium
  • 240 two and three-bedroom floor plans
  • Sizes range from 1,282 to 1,705 square feet of living area
  • Each building houses 24 residences around the 10th and 11th holes
  • Beautiful views of golf course, lakes, and wooded areas
  • Waterford condominium amenities include elevators, screened lanais, covered parking, lockable storage rooms, and a neighborhood pool

Each home type at Vanderbilt Country Club is designed to blend luxury with functionality, offering residents a range of options to suit their preferences and needs.

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Dining, Shopping and Entertainment

Anchored by Whole Foods Market, Nordstrom Rack and Silverspot Cinema, a 12-screen premier-style theater, Mercato offers 12 notable restaurants, over 20 upscale retailers and luxury residential condominiums. Mercato hosts a vibrant year-round event calendar with most events free and open to the public. Mercato is Naples Florida’s newest shopping, boating and dining district is just a couple of miles away and is a short drive or bike ride away.

If you’re interested in waterfront dining in Naples, explore our blog post on ‘Upscale Waterfront Restaurants in Naples‘. Discover luxurious dining spots by the water for an exceptional experience.

For fine shopping, hit Fifth Avenue South and Third Street South. Further north, the Village at Venetian Bay and the Waterside Shops at Pelican Bay are lush outdoor boutique malls. At the Mercato Shops, in addition to a variety of stores and a Whole Foods, you’ll find a luxury movie theater. Coastland Center is a typical name brand indoor mall. You may want to do some souvenir shopping at Tin City Waterfront Shops before or after a Naples Bay boat cruise. You can also visit Naples own Outlet Center, but it is small in comparison to others; true outlet enthusiasts will want to head north to the Miromar Outlets in Estero.

Moreover, Vanderbilt Beach is home to Gumbo Limbo-The Ritz Carlton beachfront restaurant, Turtle Club-another outstanding beachfront restaurant and Baleen-the acclaimed La Playa Beach and Golf Resort beachfront hotel.

Things To Do In and Around Vanderbilt Beach

GOLF

Vanderbilt Beach is a bundled golf community featuring the Vanderbilt Country Club with an 18-hole course designed by Gordon G. Lewis, offering a diverse experience with hazards strategically placed around lush fairways and greens. Players can choose from multiple tees, catering to various skill levels. Residents can use personal golf carts, and professional instruction is available from the club’s experienced staff. Group lessons and a well-stocked Golf Shop with demo clubs ensure every golfer’s needs are met for an enjoyable day on the course.

Vanderbilt Beach Park is one of the most popular beach accesses, because it is in a prime location near upscale hotels and in the popular North Naples area. Vanderbilt Beach offers wide space for all visitors, gorgeous white sand surroundings, sea oats and rest room access. There is ample car parking, with easy handicap accessibility to the beach, rest rooms and showers. Bicycle racks are located close to the beach.

Do not miss out on great shelling in the early morning and bird watching at all hours. Within the park is a tropical coastal hammock where you can see subtropical vegetation and native wildlife.

Head to the south public access point of Vanderbilt Beach for thrilling water activities. Parasailing and jet skiing are popular options, offering exhilarating experiences amidst the vibrant beach atmosphere.

Naples is a wealthy beach enclave, with one of the highest proportions of millionaires per capita in the country. Therefore, hotels do not disappoint, and Vanderbilt Beach is lucky to have two of the top beachfront hotels –The Ritz Carlton and LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort.

For more information on luxurious accommodations in Naples and its surroundings, visit our ‘Luxury Hotels‘ page. Explore the top 12 spas in Naples, Florida for an indulgent experience in Southwest Florida.

Apart from the activities offered at Vanderbilt Country Club and if you are not looking to splurge, then relax on the 10-mile-long public beach, or window-shop in the cute downtown. Take a break from beach lounging to visit the nearby Everglades National Park, Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, and Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge.

In addition to the fine beaches, top attractions include the Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens, Conservancy of Southwest Florida and Naples Botanical Gardens. Or schedule a boat cruise from Naples Bay to view the beautiful Naples luxury homes and see Florida marine life; we recommend the Sweet Liberty sailing catamaran out of Tin City. Want to stay in North Naples? Want to stay in North Naples? The Naples Marina and Excursions offers nature tours by boat. For cultural activities, Naples has a lot to offer, check out Naples Art Scene for more information. Further, Naples is known to have more golf courses per capita than any other city in the country, so pack your clubs and play golf.

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida operates nature centers, a wildlife rehabilitation facility and a nature store and they offer land and water excursions to experience Florida’s vast natural resources. Also check out Corkscrew Sanctuary, Naples Botanical Gardens or the Naples Zoo for additional nature fun.

Schooling

Naples has an excellent reputation for its education department, with the Collier County Public Schools District winning an “A” rating from the Florida Department of Education three years running. As of 2020, there are 54,000+ students and 90+ public and private schools throughout Naples with a wide choice of both public and private schools around Vanderbilt Beach neighborhood, including:

Public:

  • Naples Park Elementary School
  • Pine Ridge Middle School
  • Aubrey Rogers High School
  • Mason Classical Academy (Charter)

Private:

  • Saint Ann School
  • Community School of Naples
  • Seacrest Country Day School
  • The Village School

For more information, check out GreatSchools to explore the local schools.

Prime Location

Situated between the Gulf of Mexico and US-41, Vanderbilt Beach community is conveniently located just north of Pelican Bay and south of Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park. This prime location provides easy access to popular North Naples attractions such as Mercato, Artis-Naples, and Waterside Shops.

The Vanderbilt Country Club, located at the northern end of Vanderbilt Beach between the Mansions and Gulfshores, offers proximity to LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort and Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park. Residents enjoy convenient access to upscale amenities and attractions including the Ritz-Carlton, Mercato, Whole Foods, and Artis-Naples.

Nearby Places to Visit (drive time)

  • Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park – 2 minutes
  • Naples Park – 6 minutes
  • Mercato – 7 minutes
  • Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center – 8 minutes
  • Artis—Naples – 9 minutes
  • Waterside Shops – 9 minutes
  • Clam Pass Park – 10 minutes
  • Clam Pass Beach – 13 minutes
  • The Village Shops on Venetian Bay – 13 minutes
  • Downtown Old Naples – 16 minutes
  • Lowdermilk Park – 16 minutes
  • Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens – 16 minutes
  • Conservancy of Southwest Florida – 16 minutes
  • Cambier Park – 17 minutes
  • Mound Key Archaeological State Park – 20 minutes
  • Barefoot Beach County Preserve – 20 minutes
  • Lovers Key State Park – 22 minutes
  • Naples Botanical Garden – 23 minutes
  • East Naples Pickleball Center with 64 Courts – 24 minutes
  • Mound House – 29 minutes
  • Railroad Museum of South Florida – 33 minutes
  • Venetian Village – 36 minutes
  • Marco Island – 43 minutes
  • Sanibel Lighthouse – 53 minutes
  • Sanibel Island – 58 minutes

Vanderbilt Beach: Proximity to Airports (drive time)

  • Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) – 29 minutes
  • Naples Airport (APF) – 20 minutes
  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) – 54 minutes
  • Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) – 1 hour 47 minutes
  • Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) – 1 hour 42 minutes
  • Miami International Airport (MIA) – 2 hours 22 minutes
  • Tampa International Airport (TPA) – 2 hours 27 minutes

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Vanderbilt Beach FAQs

  1. What types of properties are available in Vanderbilt Beach?
    Vanderbilt Beach offers a variety of properties including single-family homes, villas, condominiums, and carriage homes, each with unique features and beautiful views. Read ‘The Homes’ section for more insights.
  2. What are the rental policies at Vanderbilt Beach?
    Owners of Villas of Vanderbilt Beach are allowed to rent their units up to three times per year, with a minimum stay requirement of 60 days for each rental period.
  3. How much are the HOA fees at Vanderbilt Beach?
    HOA fees vary depending on the type of residence.
  4. Is Vanderbilt Beach a pet-friendly community?
    Yes, residents of Vanderbilt Beach are allowed to keep one dog weighing up to 35 pounds.
  5. What is the address of Vanderbilt Country Club?
    Vanderbilt Country Club is located at 8250 Danbury Blvd, Naples, FL 34120, United States.
  6. How can I get started with purchasing a property in Vanderbilt Beach?
    Contact Matt Brown, your trusted real estate advisor specializing in luxury properties. Matt can provide personalized guidance and help you navigate the process of buying a home in this coveted area.

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