A Season Behind the Gates
A seasonal rental in Bay Colony is the rarest kind of Naples vacation: a furnished residence in a beachfront or Gulf-view tower inside a guard-gated enclave, with the private Bay Colony Beach Club on the sand and Pelican Bay's beaches, restaurants and tram beyond it. Leases run ninety days or more, inventory is a handful of residences in any given winter, and the best of them are taken by returning guests before they are ever listed.
The Ritz-Carlton, Naples stands at the north end of the Bay Colony beach, its restaurants and spa a short distance from the rental towers.
Renting in Bay Colony at a Glance
| Minimum Lease | 90 days community-wide; individual towers may set longer minimums or fewer leases per year, confirmed per residence |
| Where | Beachfront towers directly on the Gulf, Gulf-view towers across Bay Colony Drive, and occasionally an estate home |
| Residences | Furnished 2- and 3-bedroom tower residences of roughly 2,100–3,500 sq ft; larger plans and penthouses appear rarely |
| Peak Season | January through April; most residences are committed by early fall for the following winter |
| Off-Season | May through December, at a fraction of winter rates and with wider choice |
| Club Privileges | Approved seasonal tenants are typically registered for Beach Club and Pelican Bay privileges for the term of the lease; terms and fees vary by association and are confirmed before signing |
| Pets | At the owner's discretion within each tower's pet policy; many Bay Colony rentals do not accept pets |
| Approval | Condominium and community association applications required before arrival; allow four weeks |
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Request a Curated Selection of Bay Colony Rentals
With so few residences available in any season, the listings above are only part of the picture. Tell us your dates, whether you want the beachfront or the Gulf-view side, and what matters most, and we will send a private selection with availability confirmed, including residences we manage and know personally. Call (239) 438-1102.
What a Season in Bay Colony Looks Like
The day begins on a Gulf-facing terrace, with the beach directly below in the six beachfront towers or a short distance across Bay Colony Drive from the Gulf-view towers. The Bay Colony Beach Club sets the chaise lounges and umbrellas and serves lunch on the Sunset Terrace or at the Chickee Bar; the Tennis Club's six hydro-clay courts and the Community Center are a few minutes' stroll along the brick paths. Pelican Bay's tram runs through the mangroves to two more beachfront restaurants and nearly three miles of attended beach, and the Ritz-Carlton, Waterside Shops and Artis—Naples are minutes from the gate. It is the most private version of a Naples winter, and the one most guests return to year after year.
Beachfront or Gulf View
The beachfront towers, Remington, Windsor, Biltmore, Brighton, Carlysle and Contessa, put the sand at the base of the building and the Gulf across the full width of the terrace, and their seasonal rents reflect it. The Gulf-view towers, Mansion La Palma, Marquesa, Salerno, Toscana and Trieste, sit across Bay Colony Drive with the same views from height, the same club privileges and a more measured price, which makes them the natural first season in Bay Colony. Estate homes in Bay Colony Shores, Vizcaya and Villa La Palma appear for lease only occasionally and are almost always arranged privately.
Annual Rentals
Annual leases in Bay Colony are permitted but seldom offered, and when one surfaces it is usually arranged before it is listed. If you need a full-year home inside the gates, request a list and we will let you know as they come along.
Own in Bay Colony? Let Us Manage Your Seasonal Rental
Alpizar Property Management handles furnished seasonal rentals in North Naples with an in-house team, from marketing and guest screening to association applications, turnover and monthly statements, with the discretion Bay Colony owners expect. Tell us about your residence and we will outline what it should earn for the season.
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Bay Colony Rental FAQs
What is the minimum lease in Bay Colony?
Ninety days community-wide, and some towers set longer minimums or limit the number of leases per year. Every lease requires condominium and community association approval before occupancy. Nightly, weekly and monthly rentals are not permitted.
Do seasonal tenants get to use the Bay Colony Beach Club?
In most cases approved tenants are registered for Beach Club and Pelican Bay privileges for the term of the lease, subject to each association's terms and registration fees. We confirm the specifics for the residence you choose before you sign.
When should I book a winter in Bay Colony?
As early as possible. Inventory is a handful of residences in any season, returning guests rebook before they leave, and the beachfront towers are usually committed by early fall for the following winter. Off-season stays are easier to arrange.
Are Bay Colony rentals furnished?
Yes. Seasonal rentals in Bay Colony are furnished and turnkey, generally to a high standard, with linens, kitchenware and Wi-Fi; many include beach gear. Annual leases may be furnished or unfurnished.
Can I bring a pet to a Bay Colony rental?
Only if the owner allows it and the tower's pet policy permits; many Bay Colony rentals do not accept pets. Tell us up front and we will search accordingly.
Rental policies, approval requirements and club privileges are set by each condominium association, the Bay Colony Community Association and the Pelican Bay Foundation and are subject to change; verify current terms before leasing.
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