Grand Bay at Pelican Bay is a gated enclave of only 33 detached courtyard villas in northern Pelican Bay. Grand Bay combines the privacy and space of a luxury single-family residence with condominium-form ownership and community maintenance. Private pools, attached garages, landscaped courtyards, guest cabanas in selected residences and lake or golf-course outlooks create one of Pelican Bay's most distinctive low-density luxury ownership experiences.
33 VillasLimited Gated Enclave
Detached ResidencesPrivate-Home Character
Private PoolsCourtyard Living
Guest CabanasSelected Villas
Attached GaragesResidence-Specific
Lake ViewsSelected Homesites
Golf ViewsSelected Homesites
Beach TramNorth Pelican Bay
Detached Villa Living in Grand Bay
Grand Bay provides one of the most single-family-like ownership experiences within Pelican Bay. Each residence is detached, allowing owners to enjoy private entrances, garages, individualized outdoor living and meaningful separation from neighboring properties.
Although Grand Bay uses condominium-form ownership, buyers should evaluate the residences as detached luxury villas rather than comparing them directly with garden condominiums, coach homes or high-rise towers.
Only 33 Grand Bay Villas
With only 33 detached residences, Grand Bay is a genuinely low-density market. Inventory can be limited, and villas with a particular lake view, southwest exposure, expanded living area, larger guest cabana or extensive recent redevelopment may have few directly comparable alternatives.
That limited supply makes same-community valuation especially important whenever a reasonably similar Grand Bay sale is available.
Grand Bay Floor Plans
Grand Bay residences were designed around substantial single-level living, with configurations that may include three bedrooms plus a den, four-bedroom arrangements, generous great rooms, family rooms, formal or informal dining spaces and split guest accommodations.
Individual homes have evolved substantially through renovation and expansion, so buyers should verify the actual current floor plan rather than relying on an original model name or historical bedroom count.
Villa Position Exact location within Grand Bay affects privacy, lake or golf outlook, rear exposure and relationship to neighboring residences.
Floor Plan Compare current living area, bedroom configuration, den, family room, guest separation and indoor-outdoor flow.
Guest Cabana Cabana size, room count, bathroom configuration and connection to the courtyard can materially influence value.
Courtyard & Pool Outdoor design, privacy, exposure, covered seating, landscaping and pool modernization are major value factors.
Recommended Grand Bay valuation sequence: villa position → floor plan → recorded living area → guest cabana → courtyard and private pool → lake or golf view → garage → renovation or redevelopment → roof → impact protection → HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems → association condition → closest Grand Bay comparable sales.
Private Courtyard Pools
Private courtyard pools are central to Grand Bay's architectural character. The strongest designs allow the main living areas, primary suite and guest cabana to interact naturally with a private screened or landscaped outdoor environment.
Pool size and shape
Spa configuration
Heating system
Pumps and filtration
Automation
Pool surface and tile
Screen-enclosure condition
Covered seating and dining area
Outdoor kitchen or bar
Sun exposure
Privacy landscaping
Drainage
Grand Bay Guest Cabanas
Guest cabanas are among Grand Bay's most distinctive features. Selected villas include detached guest accommodations positioned across the courtyard from the main residence.
Cabana configurations vary. Buyers should compare actual room count, bathroom arrangement, conditioned living area, storage, windows, mechanical systems and permitted improvements rather than assuming all guest cabanas are equivalent.
Lake Views
Selected Grand Bay villas provide lake views that extend the visual depth of the private pool and lanai environment. Water width, rear orientation, fountain visibility, landscaping and neighboring sightlines can all affect desirability.
A broad lake exposure should generally be distinguished from a more enclosed courtyard or garden outlook when selecting comparable sales.
Golf-Course Views
Some residences overlook Club Pelican Bay golf-course scenery, creating longer green views beyond the villa's private outdoor environment.
A golf-course outlook does not convey golf membership. Club Pelican Bay participation remains separate from residential ownership.
Single-Level Luxury Living
Grand Bay's predominantly single-level design can appeal to buyers who want substantial interior space without routinely navigating stairs or an elevator.
Accessibility should still be reviewed residence by residence, including entry thresholds, bathroom configuration, pool access and guest-cabana circulation.
Attached Garages
Private attached garages provide a major practical advantage over many Pelican Bay condominium alternatives. Buyers should confirm garage capacity, depth, storage areas, cabinetry, door and opener condition, hurricane rating and electrical service.
Electric-vehicle charging capability should be verified at the specific residence rather than assumed community-wide.
Renovated, Expanded & Rebuilt Villas
Grand Bay now includes a wide range of interior and architectural conditions, from more traditional residences to extensively reconstructed or expanded luxury villas.
A cosmetic renovation should not receive the same adjustment as a comprehensive redevelopment involving architecture, structural changes, new mechanical systems, impact protection and substantial outdoor reconstruction.
Architectural redesign
Structural additions
Kitchen reconstruction
Bathroom renovation
Floor-plan changes
Ceiling modifications
Custom millwork
Premium appliances
Lighting and electrical systems
Plumbing improvements
HVAC replacement
Roof replacement
Impact windows and doors
Pool and courtyard renovation
Guest-cabana modernization
Roof & Exterior Due Diligence
Grand Bay buyers should understand precisely which roof and exterior responsibilities belong to the individual owner and which are handled or governed through the association.
Roof age, roofing material, permits, exterior walls, paint, drainage, courtyard components, pool structures, driveways and prior repairs should be reviewed through current association records and property-specific inspections.
Impact Windows, Doors & Storm Protection
Impact protection varies among Grand Bay residences. Buyers should verify windows, sliding doors, entry doors, garage doors and any remaining shutters individually.
Renovated or rebuilt properties may have significantly different storm-protection profiles from villas that retain older openings.
HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical Systems
Major systems deserve separate analysis from visible finishes. Larger Grand Bay villas, guest cabanas and pool environments can involve multiple mechanical zones and additional electrical and plumbing infrastructure.
HVAC equipment and service history
Water heaters
Electrical panels
Wiring improvements
Plumbing supply lines
Drainage systems
Pool equipment
Irrigation
Leak detection
Automatic water shutoff
Permitted renovation history
Association & Ownership Responsibilities
Grand Bay's detached-villa architecture combined with condominium-form ownership makes the governing documents especially important. Buyers should not assume maintenance responsibilities mirror either a conventional condominium tower or an ordinary fee-simple single-family home.
Current operating budget
Reserve balances and contributions
Association insurance
Owner insurance requirements
Roof responsibilities
Exterior wall and paint responsibility
Window and door responsibility
Garage-door responsibility
Private-pool responsibility
Guest-cabana responsibility
Landscaping and irrigation
Driveways and walkways
Neighborhood roads and gates
Current or proposed assessments
Architectural approval requirements
Rental and pet provisions
Insurance Review
The detached-villa structure makes the relationship between association insurance and individual property coverage especially important. Buyers should review the master policy together with a residence-specific insurance proposal.
Roof age, replacement value, impact protection, private pools, guest cabanas, prior claims and flood or wind exposure can influence individual insurance considerations.
North Pelican Bay Location
Grand Bay occupies a desirable northern Pelican Bay setting near Bay Colony and the northern beach transportation system. Its location provides a private residential atmosphere while keeping Gulf beach access and North Naples destinations convenient.
Pelican Bay North Beach Tram
Grand Bay's proximity to the northern Pelican Bay tram system is one of the enclave's strongest permanent lifestyle advantages. Residents can reach the preserve boardwalks, private beaches and beachfront facilities without depending on public Gulf parking.
The broader Pelican Bay lifestyle includes private Gulf beaches, beachfront dining, attended beach services, fitness and wellness facilities, tennis, pickleball, walking and biking routes and non-motorized coastal recreation.
Near Bay Colony
Grand Bay is located near the Bay Colony luxury enclave, placing owners close to some of northern Pelican Bay's highest-value residential real estate while maintaining Grand Bay's separate villa identity and association structure.
Club Pelican Bay Golf Membership
Grand Bay ownership and Club Pelican Bay golf membership are separate. A Grand Bay villa may overlook golf-course scenery without conveying membership in the private club.
Golf-oriented buyers should verify current membership categories, eligibility, availability, initiation or capital obligations, annual dues, waiting-list procedures and privileges directly through current Club information.
How to Compare Grand Bay Values
Recent Grand Bay transactions generally deserve the greatest weight when a sufficiently similar villa has sold. Broad Pelican Bay averages are less useful because Grand Bay's detached architecture, pools, guest cabanas and redevelopment levels differ materially from most condominium communities.
A recently rebuilt 3,800-square-foot residence should not be valued mechanically from a smaller villa with an older floor plan merely because both are located within Grand Bay.
When exact same-model evidence is unavailable, adjustments should focus on permanent and high-cost characteristics before expanding to another Pelican Bay villa community.
Buyers should begin with villa position, current floor plan and living area, then compare guest cabana, private courtyard, pool, lake or golf exposure, garage, renovation or redevelopment, roof, impact protection, mechanical systems and association responsibilities.
The dedicated Grand Bay search above uses the current MLS subdivision name Grand Bay At Pelican Bay and residential property type so the first stage of research remains focused on the detached-villa market.
Selling a Grand Bay Villa
Grand Bay sellers should document the features buyers cannot easily recreate: villa position, living area, guest-cabana configuration, lake or golf exposure, courtyard, pool, garage and architectural scale.
Permitted additions, roof replacement, impact windows and doors, electrical and plumbing work, HVAC systems, pool renovation and comprehensive interior redevelopment should then be documented separately and compared with the closest active and closed Grand Bay villas.
Schulz Realty can help buyers and sellers compare Grand Bay villas by position, floor plan, living area, guest cabana, private pool, courtyard, garage, lake or golf view, renovation quality, roof and major systems, association responsibilities and the most relevant same-community comparable sales.
Grand Bay residence counts, legal ownership structure, floor plans, recorded living areas, guest-cabana configurations, private pools, courtyards, garages, lake and golf-course views, roofs, exterior maintenance responsibilities, association obligations, reserve funding, insurance, assessments, storm protection, architectural requirements, rental provisions, pet policies, Pelican Bay beach privileges, tram operations and Club Pelican Bay membership availability may vary or change. Buyers and sellers should independently verify material information through current Grand Bay and Pelican Bay governing documents, association financial and insurance records, MLS and public records, permits, inspections, title work, Club information and appropriate qualified professionals.
Browse the live RealGeeks MLS results below for current Grand Bay inventory. Compare villa position, floor plan, living area, guest cabana, courtyard, private pool, view, garage and redevelopment level before relying on another sale or a broad Pelican Bay price-per-square-foot figure.
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.
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.