Estancia at Bonita Bay is an intimate luxury high-rise condominium building at 4801 Bonita Bay Boulevard in Bonita Springs. Completed in 2002, Estancia contains only 89 residences and combines substantial floor plans, semi-private elevator access, multiple balconies, Gulf and Estero Bay views and an extensive private building amenity program.
Estancia's defining density is unusually low: only four residences occupy a typical floor and each elevator serves only two residences per floor. That arrangement gives owners greater privacy than a conventional high-rise corridor while preserving the convenience of condominium ownership.
Only 89 Luxury Residences
Estancia contains 89 residences ranging from approximately 2,647 square feet under air in the principal tower plans to more than 4,400 square feet in the largest penthouse.
Standard residences generally provide three-bedroom or flexible two-bedroom-plus-family-room or den configurations, three full bathrooms, generous living and dining areas and several outdoor exposures.
Because Estancia contains only four standard stack positions, identifying the exact residence number is especially important when evaluating view and comparable sales.
Estancia Floor Plans
Residence One
Approximately 2,711 square feet under air with three bedrooms and three baths or a flexible two-bedroom-plus-family-room or office configuration.
Residence Two
Approximately 2,867 square feet under air with three bedrooms, three baths, family room or office space and multiple screened lanais and balconies.
Residence Three
Approximately 2,647 square feet in the original air-conditioned plan with three bedrooms, three baths, family room and multiple outdoor areas.
Residence Four
Approximately 2,717 square feet under air with three bedrooms, three baths and family-room or home-office flexibility.
Individual resale residences may report different living areas because of developer changes or later alterations. For example, select 03-stack homes have enclosed formerly outdoor space and report living areas closer to 2,800 square feet.
Buyers should therefore verify the recorded living area and present configuration rather than relying solely on the original model.
North & South Penthouses
Estancia's two penthouses form their own luxury submarket and should not be valued directly from standard tower residences.
The North Penthouse provides approximately 4,357 square feet under air, while the South Penthouse provides approximately 4,435 square feet under air. Both include multiple balconies, family-room and office space and substantially greater scale than the standard floor plans.
Penthouse comparable analysis should begin with other Estancia penthouse transactions whenever sufficient recent evidence exists.
Four Residences Per Floor — Two Per Elevator
Estancia's elevator arrangement is one of the building's most important architectural distinctions. Although four residences occupy a typical floor, each elevator serves only two of them.
This reduces residential traffic around each elevator lobby and creates a semi-private arrival experience without requiring every residence to maintain an individual elevator system.
Elevator condition, modernization, maintenance contracts and reserve funding should still be reviewed as part of condominium due diligence.
Estero Bay, Gulf & Golf Views
Estancia is positioned immediately east of the coastal preserve and Estero Bay environment. Western-facing stacks can capture wide views across Estero Bay toward Gulf horizons and sunsets, while eastern exposures overlook portions of Bonita Bay's Bay Island golf course, lakes and preserved landscape.
The 03 stack is especially known for strong western exposure and floor-to-ceiling glass along its Gulf-facing side, but floor level and individual modifications can still affect the precise view.
Buyers should compare the actual sightlines from the living room, primary suite, family room and lanais rather than assuming every residence in one stack has identical value.
Multiple Lanais & Balconies
Estancia residences can provide multiple outdoor areas rather than a single high-rise balcony. Depending on the plan, screened western lanais may overlook Estero Bay and sunsets while eastern balconies provide golf-course and sunrise views.
Outdoor living should be evaluated for usable depth, exposure, privacy, screen systems, storm shutters, flooring and connection to the primary interior rooms.
Select lower-floor residences have unusually large private outdoor areas that should be treated as unique properties rather than compared solely by interior square footage.
Parking & Individual Storage
Current Estancia residences commonly include two covered garage parking spaces. The building also provides individual ground-floor storage for condominium owners.
Buyers should verify the exact parking spaces and storage rights conveyed with the residence, including location, legal designation, storage dimensions and available electrical service.
Estancia also provides Level 2 electric-vehicle charging capability, although installation and availability should be verified for the specific parking position.
Estancia valuation sequence: floor plan and stack → floor → Estero Bay/Gulf/golf exposure → outdoor living → elevator relationship → parking → storage → renovation → storm protection → association condition → comparable Estancia sales.
Estancia Pool & Outdoor Amenity Deck
Estancia's outdoor amenity area extends across more than 15,000 square feet and is one of the building's strongest lifestyle features.
The pool deck includes a heated pool and spa, outdoor dining and grilling facilities, gazebo-style gathering space and fire-pit conversation areas positioned toward the golf course, water and sunset views.
Buyers should verify current rules for private events, guest use, food preparation and amenity hours through the condominium association.
Fitness, Guest Suites & Resident Services
Estancia provides a private fitness center, steam facilities, massage room, social room with bar and catering kitchen, card room, bicycle storage and two furnished guest suites.
The building also maintains a staffed lobby reception desk with concierge services during designated periods. These services can be valuable for both seasonal and year-round residents.
Staffing schedules and guest-suite policies can change and should be verified through current association information.
Estancia Condominium Due Diligence
Buyers should review the Estancia declaration, bylaws, current operating budget, reserve funding, insurance, engineering information, recent meeting minutes, completed capital projects, planned work and any approved or contemplated assessments.
High-rise review should address elevators, exterior walls and glazing, balconies, roof systems, waterproofing, garage areas, pool equipment, common mechanical systems, fire-safety systems and storm protection.
Pet rules, leasing requirements, renovation procedures, guest policies, parking restrictions and owner responsibilities for windows, doors and shutters should also be confirmed from current documents.
Renovated vs. Original Estancia Condos
Estancia was completed in 2002, and resale properties now vary considerably in renovation level.
Kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, millwork, lighting and furnishings influence presentation, but buyers should separately evaluate HVAC equipment, water heating, appliances, windows, sliding doors, storm protection and other major components.
Permanent characteristics such as stack, floor, view and outdoor space generally remain more important to long-term value than decorative finishes that can be changed after purchase.
These towers should not be valued interchangeably. Construction generation, residence size, number of homes per floor, elevator configuration, terrace design, garage and parking, view and association condition can create substantial differences.
Bonita Bay Community Association
Purchasing an Estancia condominium automatically makes the owner a member of the Bonita Bay Community Association, the master association responsible for roads, common areas, parks, lakes, storm-water systems and resident recreational amenities.
Community Association membership is part of Bonita Bay property ownership. Private Bonita Bay Club membership remains a separate relationship.
Bonita Bay Private Gulf-Front Beach
Estancia owners have access through the Bonita Bay Community Association to the community's private Gulf-front beach facility.
The rebuilt beach facility provides resident parking, year-round shuttle service, chairs and lounges, umbrellas, showers, restrooms, grilling facilities and interior gathering space.
Estancia itself is not directly Gulf-front. Its western views extend across Estero Bay and protected coastal areas toward Gulf horizons, while the private resident beach is located separately on the Gulf shoreline.
Bonita Bay Club Membership Is Separate
Purchasing an Estancia condominium does not automatically convey private Bonita Bay Club membership.
The Bonita Bay Club is a separate private entity within the community and currently operates five golf courses together with racquet sports, fitness, spa, dining and other member facilities.
Buyers who consider golf or Club participation essential should verify current membership categories, availability, initiation requirements, dues, waiting conditions and privileges directly through the Club before making a real-estate purchase dependent upon membership.
Bonita Bay Marina & Boating
Bonita Bay Marina provides wet slips, dry storage, fueling and other boating services with access through the Imperial River toward Estero Bay and Gulf waters.
Marina participation is separate from Estancia condominium ownership. Buyers planning to keep a boat should verify current availability, vessel dimensions, fees, storage format and transfer procedures.
What Determines Estancia Condo Value?
Estancia should not be valued using one building-wide average price per square foot.
A Residence One with an unusually large outdoor terrace, a high-floor 03 residence with broad western Gulf views and a 4,400-square-foot penthouse are fundamentally different products even though each carries the Estancia address.
The strongest analysis begins with the closest floor-plan and stack match, then adjusts for floor, Estero Bay and Gulf exposure, golf view, outdoor space, renovation, elevator relationship, parking, storage, storm protection and association condition.
Estancia Condos for Sale
With only 89 residences and four principal standard stack positions, exact Estancia replacements can be scarce.
Buyers seeking a specific 03 Gulf-view residence, highly renovated end unit, oversized terrace or penthouse should compare each offering within the correct Estancia submarket rather than against every condominium in Bonita Bay.
Current Estancia listings appear through the live RealGeeks IDX on this permanent building page. Use the Bonita Bay Market Report for broader active and recent-sale context.
Schulz Realty can help buyers compare Estancia residences by floor plan, stack, floor, Gulf and Estero Bay exposure, golf view, lanais, elevator arrangement, parking, storage, renovation, storm protection, association condition and relevant building-specific comparable sales.
Estancia owners considering a sale can request a building-specific market analysis rather than relying on a broad Bonita Bay or Southwest Florida high-rise average.
Property availability, MLS information, floor plans, living area, views, elevator arrangements, parking and storage rights, furnishings, storm protection, condominium fees, reserves, insurance, assessments, completed or proposed capital projects, amenities, staffing, maintenance responsibilities, leasing and pet policies, Bonita Bay Community Association amenities, private-beach procedures, marina availability, Bonita Bay Club membership opportunities, membership requirements, dues and individual residence features may change. Buyers should independently verify material property, condominium, association, marina and Club information before purchasing.
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The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity Program (BR Program) of M.L.S. of Naples, Inc. Properties listed with brokerage firms other than this company are marked with the BR Program Icon or the BR House Icon and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing brokers. The properties displayed may not be all the properties available through the BR Program. The information provided is for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any other purpose.