The Villas at Bay Forest is one of the most exclusive residential neighborhoods within the gated Bay Forest community in North Naples, Florida. Known for its spacious attached villas, attached one-car garages, vaulted ceilings, and peaceful preserve setting, The Villas offers homeowners a rare opportunity to enjoy the privacy and feel of a single-family home while benefiting from the convenience of maintenance-free living. With just eight attached villa residences, it is one of the smallest and most exclusive neighborhoods in Bay Forest, making opportunities to purchase here exceptionally rare.
Located off Vanderbilt Drive within Bay Forest, The Villas enjoys one of North Naples' most desirable locations west of U.S. 41. Residents are less than three miles from Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park and Barefoot Beach Preserve, while Mercato, Waterside Shops, Coconut Point, and downtown Naples are all within easy driving distance. Southwest Florida International Airport is approximately 30 minutes away, providing convenient access for both full-time residents and seasonal homeowners.
Originally constructed in 1985, The Villas features attached villa residences with concrete block construction, stucco exteriors, attached one-car garages, screened lanais, vaulted ceilings, skylights, and beautifully landscaped surroundings. Homes generally range from approximately 1,600 to 1,750 square feet of living space and offer spacious two-bedroom, two-bathroom floor plans, with some residences featuring a den or flexible living space. Large living and dining areas, generous primary suites, abundant natural light, and private outdoor living areas create homes that live much like single-family residences. Many villas have been extensively updated with quartz or granite countertops, custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, luxury flooring, impact-resistant windows and doors, and contemporary coastal finishes.
One of The Villas' defining characteristics is its peaceful natural setting. Many residences overlook protected nature preserves or lush tropical landscaping that provide exceptional privacy and tranquil views throughout the year. Mature palms, native vegetation, and tree-lined streets create a quiet environment where homeowners regularly enjoy sightings of native birds and wildlife from the comfort of their screened lanais. The neighborhood's small size and low-density design contribute to its relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
Residents of The Villas enjoy a private community swimming pool with an expansive sundeck designed exclusively for neighborhood homeowners. In addition, every resident enjoys full access to Bay Forest's impressive resort-style amenities, including a beautifully renovated clubhouse, fitness center, Har-Tru tennis courts, pickleball courts, bocce courts, shuffleboard, community pools, and an active calendar of clubs, social gatherings, fitness classes, and seasonal events.
One of Bay Forest's greatest attractions is its extraordinary connection to Southwest Florida's natural environment. Residents enjoy more than two miles of walking and biking trails, an elevated boardwalk winding through protected mangrove preserves, and direct access to the Cocohatchee Slough and Back Bay for kayaking, canoeing, fishing, and birdwatching. A waterfront tiki hut overlooking the back bay provides one of North Naples' most scenic locations for enjoying sunsets and observing dolphins, manatees, and coastal wildlife. Barefoot Beach and Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park are only minutes away, making beach days an effortless part of everyday life.
Another significant advantage of The Villas is its maintenance-free ownership experience. Exterior building maintenance, landscaping, irrigation, roof maintenance, and common area upkeep are managed through the homeowners association, allowing residents to spend more time enjoying Naples' beaches, golf courses, shopping, restaurants, and outdoor recreation. This lock-and-leave lifestyle makes the community especially appealing to retirees, seasonal residents, and second-home buyers.
Unlike many condominium communities in North Naples, The Villas offers attached garage parking, spacious floor plans, vaulted ceilings, and the privacy of an intimate neighborhood with only eight residences. Combined with Bay Forest's exceptional amenities and prime location west of U.S. 41, the neighborhood continues to experience strong buyer demand and excellent long-term value. Buyers seeking maintenance-free living with the comfort of a private home consistently recognize The Villas as one of Bay Forest's most desirable residential opportunities.
Real estate within The Villas at Bay Forest remains highly desirable due to its limited inventory, spacious villa floor plans, preserve views, attached garages, and outstanding North Naples location. Whether buyers are searching for a full-time residence, seasonal retreat, or investment opportunity, The Villas offers an exceptional combination of comfort, privacy, and coastal living within one of North Naples' premier gated communities.
Lifestyle at The Villas at Bay Forest
Life at The Villas revolves around peaceful coastal living and enjoying Southwest Florida's exceptional outdoor lifestyle. Residents spend their days walking or biking Bay Forest's scenic trails, kayaking through the mangrove estuary, relaxing by the neighborhood pool, playing tennis, pickleball, or bocce, or spending time on the nearby white-sand beaches of Barefoot Beach and Delnor-Wiggins Pass. Whether enjoying morning coffee from a screened lanai overlooking the preserve or participating in one of Bay Forest's many community activities, homeowners experience a lifestyle that blends natural beauty, recreation, and maintenance-free villa living in one of North Naples' most desirable gated communities.
Your Local Naples Real Estate Experts
The McGreevy and Comisar Team at Domain Realty is led by Jesse McGreevy and Marc Comisar, Southwest Florida real estate specialists with extensive experience throughout Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero, Fort Myers, and the region's premier coastal communities. Together, they have completed more than 1,700 transactions and over $860 million in career sales throughout Southwest Florida.
Jesse and Marc regularly help buyers and sellers navigate The Villas at Bay Forest real estate, providing guidance on villa ownership, HOA considerations, gated community living, preserve-view properties, market trends, investment opportunities, seasonal and year-round residency, and long-term property values. Their local expertise helps clients understand the unique lifestyle advantages of owning within one of Bay Forest's most exclusive and highly sought-after villa neighborhoods.
