Six residences on the lagoon, with weekly rentals allowed.
Sandcastle Villas is a three-story building of six residences at 9524 Gulf Shore Drive, completed in 1980, on the Vanderbilt Lagoon side of the street with deeded beach access across from it. Its rental rules set it apart: a seven-day minimum with up to fifty-two leases a year, a policy shared on Vanderbilt Beach only by Kings Crown and Baypoint.
Sandcastle Villas at a Glance
| Address | 9524 Gulf Shore Drive, Naples, FL 34108 |
| Location | Vanderbilt Beach, North Naples — lagoon side of Gulf Shore Drive, between Manatee and Sausalito |
| Year Built | 1980 |
| Residences | 6 residences across 3 floors |
| Floor Plans | 2 bedrooms, approximately 1,475 sq ft; 2 or 3 bedrooms, approximately 1,828 sq ft; available on request |
| Waterfront | Vanderbilt Lagoon frontage, with deeded beach access across Gulf Shore Drive |
| Boating | Community boat docks on the lagoon. Bluebill Avenue bridge, about 19 ft at mean high water, on the way to Wiggins Pass |
| Amenities | Pool overlooking the lagoon, fishing pier, picnic area with grills, beach access |
| Parking | One-car garage with each residence |
| Pet Policy | With association approval |
| Rental Policy | 7-day minimum; up to 52 leases per year |
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Sandcastle Villas Sales and Availability
No Sandcastle Villas residence closed through the MLS between September 2024 and September 2026, and none was for sale as of October 6, 2026. The neighbors give the closest read on value: Sausalito, next door to the south, sold one residence with a deeded dock for $1,200,000, and Watermark, just beyond it, sold two at a median of about $933,000, or $589 a square foot. Neither allows weekly rentals, so when a residence here does list, its rental history and furnishings matter as much as its condition. 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 Sandcastle Villas Sits at Vanderbilt Beach
Sandcastle Villas is No. 33 on the map below, between Manatee (32) to the north and Sausalito (34) 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.
Sandcastle Villas on the Map
The Rental Policy and What It Means
Most of Vanderbilt Beach runs on 30-day minimums with a handful of leases permitted each year. Sandcastle Villas allows seven-day stays and as many as fifty-two leases annually, so a residence can be booked week by week through the season rather than month by month. That flexibility is part of what a buyer pays for, and it means looking closely at the rental history of the specific residence, its furnishings and whether existing bookings transfer at closing. Short-term rentals in Collier County also carry state and county registration and tax requirements, so confirm them before you rely on rental income. Kings Crown, farther north on the bay, and Baypoint on Bluebill Avenue are the only other buildings on Vanderbilt Beach with the same policy, and our team can tell you what comparable residences earn before you write an offer. See current seasonal inventory on our Vanderbilt Beach vacation rentals page.
Residences at Sandcastle Villas
The two floor plans run approximately 1,475 square feet with two bedrooms, and approximately 1,828 square feet with two or three, both looking east over Vanderbilt Lagoon toward the morning light. Each residence has a one-car garage. Floor plans are available on request.
Built in 1980, Sandcastle Villas falls under Florida’s condominium safety law: a milestone structural inspection at 30 years (25 where the local building official requires it) and every 10 years after, and a structural integrity reserve study every 10 years, the first of which was due by December 31, 2025. Sandcastle Villas is past the 30-year mark, so ask the association for the latest inspection report, the reserve study 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.
The Lagoon, the Beach and Location
The pool sits on the water with a fishing pier and a picnic area with grills, and community boat docks on the lagoon put a boat behind the building. 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. Deeded beach access is directly across Gulf Shore Drive. 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.
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Sandcastle Villas Questions
Where is Sandcastle Villas, and is it the same as Sand Castle?
Sandcastle Villas is at 9524 Gulf Shore Drive in Vanderbilt Beach, North Naples, 34108, on the lagoon side of the street between Manatee and Sausalito, with deeded beach access across the road. Sand Castle is a separate building: twelve Gulf-front residences at 9517 Gulf Shore Drive, completed in 1979.
Can I rent a Sandcastle Villas residence weekly?
Yes. The association allows a seven-day minimum with up to fifty-two leases per year. Kings Crown and Baypoint are the only other Vanderbilt Beach buildings with the same policy. Confirm current rules and any registration requirements with the association before purchasing.
What floor plans are available at Sandcastle Villas?
Six residences over three floors, completed in 1980, in two plans: a two-bedroom of approximately 1,475 square feet and a larger plan of approximately 1,828 square feet with two or three bedrooms. Both look east over the lagoon, and each residence has a one-car garage. Floor plans are available on request.
Does Sandcastle Villas have boat docks?
Yes. Community boat docks sit on Vanderbilt Lagoon behind the building; confirm availability and any waiting list with the association. Boats from the 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.
How often do Sandcastle Villas residences come up for sale, and are pets allowed?
Rarely. No Sandcastle Villas residence closed through the MLS between September 2024 and September 2026, and none was for sale as of October 6, 2026. Pets are permitted with association approval, subject to limits on number and size; verify the current rules before writing an offer.
How does Florida’s condo safety law affect Sandcastle Villas?
Buildings of three stories or more need a milestone structural inspection at 30 years (25 where the local building official requires it) and every 10 years after, plus a structural integrity reserve study every 10 years, the first due by December 31, 2025. Built in 1980, Sandcastle Villas is past the 30-year mark, so ask for the latest inspection report, the reserve study 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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