Two Buildings, One on the Beach and One on the Bay

Sunset Bay is an eighteen-residence community split across both sides of Gulf Shore Drive: a six-story beachfront building at 9485 with twelve residences, and a three-story bayfront building at 9486 with six. Buyers effectively choose between direct Gulf frontage and a bayside home with a deeded dock — both under the same association, both with access to the pool on the bay.

Sunset Bay at a Glance

Address 9485 and 9486 Gulf Shore Drive, Naples, FL 34108
Year Built 1981
Residences 18 total — 12 beachfront across 6 floors, 6 bayfront across 3 floors
Beachfront Plan 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, approx. 2,027 sq. ft.
Bayfront Plan 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, approx. 1,920 sq. ft.
Boating Deeded docks that may convey with individual residences
Amenities Community pool on the bay, direct beach access
Parking One-car garage
Pet Policy One pet, up to 25 pounds
Leasing 30-day minimum, two leases per year

 

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Choosing Between the Beach Side and the Bay Side

The beachfront building at 9485 rises six floors and holds twelve residences of approximately 2,027 square feet with three bedrooms and three baths, positioned for direct Gulf views and sunsets straight off the lanai. Across the street, the bayfront building at 9486 is a three-story, six-residence low-rise with plans of approximately 1,920 square feet in the same three-bedroom, three-bath configuration, looking east across the water toward the mangroves and morning light.

The practical difference is the dock. Deeded docks sit on the bay and may convey with individual residences, so a boat can live behind the building rather than at a marina. Beach-side owners trade that for direct frontage on the Gulf. Both buildings share the community pool on the bay, and both have beach access, so the decision is genuinely about what you want out your own windows. Floor plans are available on request.

Ownership Profile and Location

Two leases a year with a 30-day minimum puts Sunset Bay at the restrictive end of Vanderbilt Beach, and the result is a quiet building with long-tenured owners rather than seasonal churn. One pet up to twenty-five pounds is permitted. Buyers looking for meaningful rental income should weigh that limit carefully; buyers looking for a settled building will read it as a feature.

Sunset Bay sits mid-beach on Gulf Shore Drive, within a short walk of the Ritz-Carlton Naples, the Turtle Club and LaPlaya. Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park is a few minutes north, and Mercato’s dining and shopping sit inland at Vanderbilt Beach Road and U.S. 41, with Waterside Shops and Artis—Naples a short drive south.

 

Sunset Bay at Vanderbilt Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

How is Sunset Bay laid out?
As two buildings on opposite sides of Gulf Shore Drive: a six-story beachfront building at 9485 with twelve residences, and a three-story bayfront building at 9486 with six, eighteen in total under one association.
What is the difference between the beach and bay buildings?
The beachfront residences run approximately 2,027 square feet with direct Gulf views; the bayfront residences run approximately 1,920 square feet with water views east and access to deeded docks. Both are three-bedroom, three-bath plans, and both share the community pool on the bay.
Does Sunset Bay have boat docks?
Yes. Deeded docks on the bay may convey with individual residences rather than being assigned by the association, so availability depends on what is on the market. Gulf access runs north through the lagoon to Wiggins Pass.
What are the leasing rules?
Two leases per year with a 30-day minimum, which is restrictive by Vanderbilt Beach standards and keeps the building quiet through the season.
Are pets permitted?
One pet weighing up to twenty-five pounds is permitted.

Building details, association rules and dock availability are believed accurate but are not guaranteed and are subject to change. Verify all information with the association and through your own due diligence.

 

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