Nineteen Bayfront Residences With Deeded Docks
La Scala is a low-density building of nineteen residences at 9700 Gulf Shore Drive, sitting mid-beach on the bay side with wide, unobstructed views across Vanderbilt Lagoon from every home. Deeded boat docks with water and electricity come with residences here, and beach access is directly across the street — sunrise off the lanai, sunset from the front door.
La Scala at a Glance
| Address | 9700 Gulf Shore Drive, Naples, FL 34108 |
| Year Built | 1992 |
| Residences | 19 residences, low-density mid-rise |
| Floor Plan | 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, approx. 1,546 sq. ft., with a screened lanai running the length of the home |
| Views | Wide open water views east across Vanderbilt Lagoon from every residence |
| Boating | Deeded numbered docks with water and electricity; additional docks available for lease or purchase when they come open |
| Amenities | Pool, spa, picnic area with grills, outdoor shower, beach access across the street |
| Parking | Common parking |
| Pet Policy | Not permitted |
| Leasing | 30-day minimum, four leases per year |
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Residences and the Lagoon View
La Scala runs a true three-bedroom, two-bath plan of approximately 1,546 square feet, with a screened lanai spanning the length of the home and ceilings higher than the older buildings nearby. Because the building sits low and directly on open water, the view perspective is closer to that of a single-family home than a tower — you are just above the lagoon rather than looking down on it, which is why owners here talk about watching dolphins and boat traffic rather than about the horizon. Corner residences add a second exposure. Floor plans are available on request.
Completed in 1992, La Scala is among the later buildings on this stretch, which generally means better ceiling heights, better structure and fewer of the retrofit problems that come with 1960s and 1970s construction. Many residences have been updated with impact glass, hurricane shutters and renovated kitchens and baths.
The Dock, the Beach and Mid-Beach Position
Boating is the practical draw. Deeded numbered docks come with residences and are equipped with water and electricity, and additional docks occasionally become available to lease or purchase within the association. From the lagoon, the run north reaches Wiggins Pass and open Gulf. Beach access sits directly across Gulf Shore Drive, so owners get the water on both sides without paying beachfront pricing.
La Scala occupies the mid-beach stretch of Gulf Shore Drive, away from the congestion at either end but within walking distance of LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort and the Turtle Club, with the Ritz-Carlton Naples a few minutes south. Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park is north, and Mercato’s dining and shopping sit inland at Vanderbilt Beach Road and U.S. 41. Four leases a year with a 30-day minimum gives owners some flexibility without turning the building over each season.
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