Twenty-Six Residences Directly on the Sand

Villas of Vanderbilt Beach is a seven-story beachfront building of twenty-six residences at 9715 Gulf Shore Drive, sitting first position on the sand near the north end of the street. Every residence looks west over the Gulf from a beachfront lanai running roughly twenty-four feet wide, and a boardwalk from the lobby carries owners over the mangroves straight onto the beach.

Villas of Vanderbilt Beach at a Glance

Address 9715 Gulf Shore Drive, Naples, FL 34108
Year Built 1980
Residences 26 residences across 7 floors, including two penthouses
Floor Plans Four stacks at approx. 1,505 sq. ft., configured with two or three bedrooms; larger penthouse plans on the top floor
Waterfront Direct Gulf frontage, west-facing
Lanais Beachfront lanais of approximately 24 by 8 feet
Amenities Swimming pool, boardwalk beach access from the lobby
Parking Common parking; select residences include garage and secured bayside parking
Pet Policy With association approval
Leasing 60-day minimum, three leases per year

 

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Residences, Lanais and the View

The building runs four stacks per floor at approximately 1,505 square feet, configured with two or three bedrooms depending on the residence, and the top floor holds two larger penthouses — one with three bedrooms plus an office, three and a half baths, a garage and secured bayside parking. What distinguishes the floor plan is the lanai: at roughly twenty-four by eight feet, it is deep enough to function as an outdoor room rather than a balcony, and it faces directly into the Gulf sunset. Floor plans are available on request.

A 60-day minimum lease with three leases a year sits at the restrictive end for Vanderbilt Beach, and it shapes the building’s character. There is little seasonal churn in the elevators, and owners tend to know each other. Buyers looking for weekly rental income should look elsewhere on the street; buyers who want a quiet beachfront building will find the rules are the amenity.

The North End of Gulf Shore Drive

Villas of Vanderbilt sits toward the northern stretch of Gulf Shore Drive, with LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort a couple of buildings away — close enough for a cocktail or dinner on the sand, far enough that the beach in front of the building stays quiet. The boardwalk from the lobby crosses the mangrove fringe directly to the water, so there is no street to cross and no drive to make.

Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park is a few minutes north for the wilder end of the shoreline, the Ritz-Carlton Naples and the Turtle Club are south, and Mercato’s dining and shopping sit inland at Vanderbilt Beach Road and U.S. 41. Waterside Shops and Artis—Naples are a short drive down the coast. For buyers weighing beachfront buildings on this street, Villas of Vanderbilt offers genuine Gulf frontage and unusually deep outdoor space in a building small enough to feel private.

 

Villas of Vanderbilt Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

How many residences are in the building?
Twenty-six across seven floors at 9715 Gulf Shore Drive, completed in 1980, including two penthouse residences on the top floor.
Is Villas of Vanderbilt directly on the beach?
Yes. The building sits first position on the sand with direct west-facing Gulf frontage, and a boardwalk from the lobby crosses the mangroves straight onto the beach.
What floor plans are available?
Four stacks per floor at approximately 1,505 square feet, configured with two or three bedrooms, each with a beachfront lanai of roughly twenty-four by eight feet. The two penthouses offer larger plans, including a three-bedroom-plus-office with three and a half baths. Floor plans are available on request.
What are the leasing rules?
A 60-day minimum per lease with three leases permitted per year, which is among the more restrictive policies on Vanderbilt Beach and keeps seasonal turnover low.
Are pets permitted?
Pets are permitted with association approval, subject to limits on number and size.

Building details and association rules 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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