Nineteen bayfront residences with docks, lifts and private elevators.
Manatee is a four-story building of nineteen residences at 9566 Gulf Shore Drive, completed in 1998, on the bay side of the street where canals meet in a wide stretch of Vanderbilt Bay. It was built later and larger than most of its neighbors: private elevator entry, ten-foot ceilings, front and rear lanais, three bedrooms plus a den, and a numbered dock with a lift included with the residences.
Manatee at a Glance
| Address | 9566 Gulf Shore Drive, Naples, FL 34108 |
| Location | Vanderbilt Beach, North Naples — bay side of Gulf Shore Drive, between La Scala and Sandcastle Villas |
| Year Built | 1998 |
| Residences | 19 residences across 4 floors |
| Floor Plans | 3 bedrooms plus den, 3.5 to 4 baths, approximately 2,080 to 2,700 sq ft; available on request |
| Views | Bay views east over Vanderbilt Bay; Gulf views west from select residences |
| Boating | Numbered docks with lifts included with the residences. Bluebill Avenue bridge, about 19 ft at mean high water, on the way to Wiggins Pass |
| Interior Features | Private elevator entry, 10-foot ceilings, front and rear lanais |
| Amenities | Bayside pool and spa, chickee huts with grills, secure lobby, extra storage, private beach entrance across the street |
| Parking | Assigned under-building parking with guest spaces |
| Pet Policy | Two pets, up to 25 pounds each |
| Rental Policy | 30-day minimum; up to 2 leases per year |
| Annual Fees | About $26,300 in a current listing |
Manatee - Active Listings
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Nineteen residences, each with a dock, means the differences between them come down to floor, exposure, size and which slip conveys. Tell us what you keep on the water and how you want to live, and we will let you know which residences fit, here and at the comparable deeded-dock buildings on the bay. Complimentary and without obligation. Call (239) 438-1102.
Manatee Sales and Availability
No Manatee residence closed through the MLS between September 2024 and September 2026. As of October 6, 2026, two residences were for sale: Residence 201, a 2,082-square-foot end residence with Boat Slip 5, at $1,975,000, and Residence 102, 2,414 square feet, at $1,750,000 after a $145,000 reduction. Next door to the north, La Scala sold one three-bedroom of about 1,546 square feet for $1,350,000, and the bayfront residences at Le Dauphin’s 9790 building, with docks behind, sold for $2,125,000 to $3,995,000. Size, floor and the slip that conveys decide the price here, and we review the association’s budget, reserve study and inspection reports with our buyers. The Vanderbilt Beach Market Report tracks the neighborhood each month.
Closed sales reported through the Naples Area Board of REALTORS® MLS, September 2024 to September 2026.
See every building in the Vanderbilt Beach condo buildings guide, or the full Vanderbilt Beach real estate guide.
Where Manatee Sits at Vanderbilt Beach
Manatee is No. 32 on the map below, between La Scala (31) to the north and Sandcastle Villas (33) to the south. The Gulf-front buildings are numbered 1 to 19 south along Gulf Shore Drive, the four Bluebill Avenue buildings 20 to 23, and the bay and lagoon buildings 24 to 38. The Vanderbilt Beach condo buildings guide uses the same numbers.
The 38 Vanderbilt Beach condominium buildings, numbered north to south. Map by Alpizar & Company.
Manatee on the Map
Residences at Manatee
Manatee’s plans run three bedrooms plus a den with three and a half to four baths, from about 2,080 to 2,700 square feet, larger than most of the 1970s and 1980s buildings along Gulf Shore Drive. Ten-foot ceilings and private elevator entry give each residence the feel of a floor of its own, and the guest suites sit apart from the primary suite. A rear lanai takes sunrise over the bay, with boat traffic and dolphins passing below; the front lanai faces west toward the Gulf and the sunset. Many residences have been renovated in recent years. Floor plans are available on request.
Completed in 1998, Manatee reaches the 30-year mark in 2028, when Florida’s milestone structural inspection falls due, and every 10 years after; the local building official can require it at 25 years instead, so ask whether it has already been done. The structural integrity reserve study already applies: it is required every 10 years for buildings of three stories or more, and the first was due by December 31, 2025, so ask the association for that study, the current budget and any planned special assessments before you make an offer. Resale buyers also have seven days after receiving the condominium documents to cancel the contract.
Boating, the Beach and Location
Numbered docks with lifts are included with the residences, so the boat lives behind the building rather than at a marina. Boats from the bay and lagoon pass under the Bluebill Avenue bridge, about 19 feet at mean high water, on the way to Wiggins Pass, so confirm clearance for your boat. The bay is calm enough for kayaks and paddleboards straight off the dock, and a private beach entrance sits across Gulf Shore Drive. The 100-foot bayside pool, spa and chickee huts with grills face the water. LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort is a short walk north, the Turtle Club and the Ritz-Carlton Beach Resort are to the south along Gulf Shore Drive, Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park is a few minutes north, and Mercato is minutes east on Vanderbilt Beach Road. Two leases a year with a 30-day minimum keep the building residential.
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Manatee Questions
Where is Manatee, and is it on the beach?
At 9566 Gulf Shore Drive in Vanderbilt Beach, North Naples, 34108, on the bay side of the street between La Scala and Sandcastle Villas. A private beach entrance sits directly across Gulf Shore Drive, so residences look east over Vanderbilt Bay and the Gulf is a short walk from the lobby.
Does each Manatee residence come with a boat dock?
Numbered docks with lifts are included with the residences; a current listing, for example, conveys Boat Slip 5. Confirm the slip number, lift capacity and any restrictions for the residence you are considering. Boats from the bay pass under the Bluebill Avenue bridge, about 19 feet at mean high water, on the way to Wiggins Pass, so confirm clearance for your boat.
How large are the residences at Manatee?
Nineteen residences over four floors, completed in 1998, in three-bedroom-plus-den plans with three and a half to four baths, from about 2,080 to 2,700 square feet, with ten-foot ceilings, private elevator entry and front and rear lanais. Floor plans are available on request.
What do condos at Manatee sell for?
No Manatee residence closed through the MLS between September 2024 and September 2026. As of October 6, 2026, two were for sale: Residence 201, a 2,082-square-foot end residence, at $1,975,000, and Residence 102, 2,414 square feet, at $1,750,000 after a $145,000 reduction. Annual fees in a current listing are about $26,300.
What are the rental and pet rules at Manatee?
Up to two leases per year with a 30-day minimum term. Two pets are permitted, each up to 25 pounds. Confirm current rules in the condominium documents before purchasing.
How does Florida’s condo safety law affect Manatee?
Completed in 1998, Manatee reaches the 30-year mark in 2028, when Florida requires a milestone structural inspection, and every 10 years after; the local building official can require it at 25 years instead, so ask whether it has been done. The structural integrity reserve study already applies: it is required every 10 years for buildings of three stories or more, the first due by December 31, 2025, so ask for that study, the budget and any planned special assessments before you buy. Resale buyers have seven days after receiving the condominium documents to cancel.
Building details, association policies and fees are subject to change and should be verified with the association and current condominium documents before relying on them.
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