Nineteen residences on the sand, two to a floor, and no rentals at any term.
The Vanderbilt is an eleven-story beachfront high-rise of nineteen residences at 9235 Gulf Shore Drive, completed in 2005, the newest Gulf-front building on Vanderbilt Beach after Moraya Bay. Each standard residence runs roughly 3,820 square feet with a private elevator foyer and two enclosed garage spaces, and leases are not permitted at any term.
The Vanderbilt at a Glance
| Address | 9235 Gulf Shore Drive, Naples, FL 34108 |
| Location | Vanderbilt Beach, North Naples — on the Gulf between Seawatch and Phoenician Sands, next to the Turtle Club |
| Year Built | 2005 |
| Residences | 19 residences over 11 floors, two per floor |
| Floor Plans | 3 bedrooms plus den, 3.5 baths, approximately 3,820 sq ft; larger top-level penthouses, one of 6,141 sq ft with a private terrace; available on request |
| Elevators | Secured private elevator entry to each residence |
| Waterfront | Direct Gulf frontage with private beach access |
| Amenities | Pool and spa, fitness room, club room, renovated lobby, grill area, gated and secured entry |
| Parking | Two private enclosed garage spaces per residence, behind a gate |
| Pet Policy | Two pets, up to 35 pounds each |
| Rental Policy | Leases not permitted |
| Annual Fees | About $34,900 to $45,200 in recent listings |
| Recent Sales | 1 sale, September 2024 to September 2026: the TL-2 penthouse, 6,141 sq ft, at $12,600,000 in May 2026 |
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The Vanderbilt Sales and Availability
One Vanderbilt residence closed through the MLS in the two years to September 2026, and it set the top of the Vanderbilt Beach condominium market. The TL-2 penthouse, 6,141 square feet under air with four bedrooms, a separate guest suite and a private terrace of more than 5,700 square feet with its own pool and spa, sold for $12,600,000 in May 2026 after 31 days on the market, at 90% of its final asking price. At $2,052 a square foot, it brought about 47% more per foot than the median Moraya Bay residence. As of October 6, 2026, one residence was for sale: PH-01, a three-bedroom of 3,820 square feet, at $5,450,000.
Closed sales reported through the Naples Area Board of REALTORS® MLS, September 2024 to September 2026. Fees are total annual recurring fees shown in recent listings.
Compare The Vanderbilt with Moraya Bay, its neighbor Seawatch and every other building in our Vanderbilt Beach condo buildings guide, or see The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Naples across Vanderbilt Beach Road. The Vanderbilt Beach Market Report tracks the neighborhood each month.
Where The Vanderbilt Sits at Vanderbilt Beach
The Vanderbilt is No. 17 on the map below, between Seawatch (16) to the north and Phoenician Sands (18) 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.
The Vanderbilt on the Map
Residences at The Vanderbilt
Two residences to a floor, each entered from a coded private elevator that opens into the home. Standard plans run roughly 3,820 square feet with three bedrooms, a den, a family room and three and a half baths, a scale that lives like a single-family house, and the top-level penthouses are larger still. Nine-foot ceilings, a kitchen with gas cooking and an island, a screened lanai with a built-in grill facing the Gulf, and an east-facing terrace off the guest rooms are standard, and south-side residences look down the coast over open water. Electric hurricane shutters, two enclosed garage spaces and natural gas complete the specification. Floor plans are available on request.
Completed in 2005, The Vanderbilt has not yet reached Florida’s milestone structural inspection, which falls due at 30 years, or at 25 where the local building official requires it, and every 10 years after. 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.
Amenities and the Beachfront Setting
The building is gated with secured entry and a renovated lobby, and the amenities are scaled to nineteen owners: a pool and spa steps from the sand, a fitness room, a club room and a grill area, with direct private beach access. The Turtle Club is next door to the south, the Ritz-Carlton Beach Resort sits beyond it at the foot of Vanderbilt Beach Road, Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park is a few minutes north, and Mercato, with Whole Foods, the Silver Spot cinema and more than fifteen restaurants, is minutes east on Vanderbilt Beach Road.
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The Vanderbilt Questions
Where is The Vanderbilt located?
At 9235 Gulf Shore Drive in Vanderbilt Beach, North Naples, 34108, directly on the Gulf between Seawatch and Phoenician Sands, with the Turtle Club next door to the south and the Ritz-Carlton Beach Resort beyond it.
How many residences are in The Vanderbilt, and how large are they?
Nineteen, two per floor across eleven floors, completed in 2005. Standard residences are three bedrooms plus a den with three and a half baths at roughly 3,820 square feet, and the top-level penthouses are larger, one reaching 6,141 square feet with a private terrace. Each has private elevator entry and two enclosed garage spaces.
What do residences at The Vanderbilt sell for?
One residence closed through the MLS between September 2024 and September 2026: the TL-2 penthouse, 6,141 square feet with a private terrace, pool and spa, at $12,600,000 in May 2026, or $2,052 a square foot, the highest condominium sale in Vanderbilt Beach over that period. As of October 6, 2026, one residence was for sale: PH-01, a 3,820-square-foot three-bedroom, at $5,450,000. Annual fees in recent listings run about $34,900 to $45,200.
What are the rental and pet rules at The Vanderbilt?
Leases are not permitted at any term; The Vanderbilt and Mansions are the two Vanderbilt Beach buildings that do not allow leasing. Two pets are permitted, each up to 35 pounds. Confirm current rules in the condominium documents before purchasing.
What amenities does The Vanderbilt have?
A gated, secured entry and renovated lobby, a pool and spa steps from the sand, a fitness room, a club room, a grill area and direct private beach access, plus two enclosed garage spaces for every residence.
How does Florida’s condo safety law affect The Vanderbilt?
Completed in 2005, The Vanderbilt has not yet reached the milestone structural inspection, which Florida requires at 30 years, or at 25 where the local building official requires it, and every 10 years after. 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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