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The Colony at Pelican Landing Homes & Condos for Sale in Bonita Springs
The Colony at Pelican Landing is a gated luxury residential community on Estero Bay in Bonita Springs, Florida, offering single-family homes, golf villas, coach homes, mid-rise condominiums and luxury high-rise residences with golf, lake, preserve, Estero Bay and Gulf of Mexico views.
The Colony occupies its own gated setting within the larger Pelican Landing community. Colony owners have access to the resident-only Bay Club overlooking Estero Bay together with Pelican Landing privileges that include the private Beach Park on Big Hickory Island, community fitness, tennis, pickleball, sailing, kayaking, canoeing and other recreational amenities.
The private Colony Golf & Country Club is located inside the community but operates independently from The Colony Foundation. Golf membership is optional rather than automatically bundled with the purchase of every Colony residence.
19 Current Residential Choices Just Over 1,000 Residences Estero Bay Gulf Views Resident-Only Bay Club 34-Acre Private Beach Park Optional Private Golf 18-Hole Jerry Pate Course High-Rise Condominiums Mid-Rise Condominiums Coach Homes Golf Villas Single-Family Homes Newer Infinity Residences Kayak Park Bonita Springs
Explore The Colony at Pelican Landing Communities
The Colony should be researched building by building and neighborhood by neighborhood. A high-floor Altaira residence overlooking Estero Bay belongs in a different competitive market from a Bellagio single-family home, an Addison Place golf villa or a Castella mid-rise condominium.
Luxury High-Rise Condominiums
Luxury Mid-Rise Condominiums
Coach Homes & Golf Villas
Single-Family Luxury Homes
Understanding The Colony Property Types
Luxury High-Rises
Values can vary materially by building, floor, stack, terrace, Estero Bay or Gulf orientation, garage, storage, renovation and association condition.
Mid-Rise Condominiums
Lower-density buildings can provide generous floor plans and private garages while retaining condominium maintenance advantages.
Coach Homes & Villas
These residences provide a lower-density alternative with private entrances, garages and golf, lake or landscaped views.
Single-Family Homes
Detached properties emphasize homesite, private pool, architecture, garage, rear exposure and permanent golf or water setting.
The Colony Luxury High-Rise Condominiums
High-rise condominium living is one of The Colony's defining real-estate categories. Altaira, Florencia, La Scala, Navona, Palermo, Sorrento and Treviso occupy distinctive locations within the community, while Infinity introduces a newer generation of luxury high-rise construction.
Buyers should not rely on building height alone when comparing values. Floor, stack orientation, terrace depth, Gulf and Estero Bay visibility, neighboring towers, preserve corridors, garage location and renovation can create substantial differences between residences within the same building.
Floor Level
Higher elevation can broaden Gulf and Estero Bay views, but floor alone does not determine value.
Stack & Orientation
Compare primary living-room, bedroom and terrace views together with sunrise and sunset exposure.
Terrace Size
Depth, screening, wind exposure and usable outdoor-living area can affect day-to-day enjoyment.
Garage & Storage
Confirm deeded or assigned garage spaces and private storage rights for the exact condominium.
Infinity at The Colony
Infinity represents the newest high-rise addition to The Colony's residential landscape and brings larger contemporary condominium residences, expansive terraces and modern amenity design to the community.
Depending on elevation and orientation, Infinity residences can look across Estero Bay, surrounding preserves and toward the Gulf of Mexico.
Newer construction should still be evaluated property by property. Buyers should review floor plan, stack, terrace, parking, storage, finishes, association documents, warranty information and current construction or completion status applicable to the particular residence.
Castella, Cielo & Terzetto Mid-Rise Condos
Castella, Cielo and Terzetto provide lower-density condominium alternatives to The Colony's high-rise towers.
Mid-rise buyers should compare building position, floor level, garage arrangement, elevator access, lanai exposure, golf or water view and neighborhood pool facilities.
Association budgets, reserves, roofing, exterior maintenance, insurance and planned capital projects remain important because those expenses are shared through condominium ownership.
The Colony Coach Homes & Golf Villas
Addison Place, Merano, Las Palmas and Via Trevi offer a lower-density residential experience that differs significantly from high-rise ownership.
These properties can provide private entries, garages, screened outdoor living and closer relationships with the golf course, lakes and landscaping.
Buyers should determine exactly which roof, exterior, landscaping, driveway, window, door and structural responsibilities belong to the association and which remain with the individual owner.
Villa and coach-home comparison: ownership form and maintenance responsibility are more important than architectural appearance. Two similar-looking residences can have materially different association obligations.
Bellagio, Messina, Ponza & Tuscany Isle Homes
The Colony's single-family market includes Bellagio, Messina, Ponza and Tuscany Isle.
Detached residences should be compared first by homesite. Golf exposure, lake frontage, preserve privacy, cul-de-sac position, rear orientation and distance from neighboring homes are permanent characteristics that cannot be recreated through remodeling.
After the homesite, buyers should compare living area, floor plan, ceiling height, private pool and spa, covered lanai, outdoor kitchen, garage capacity, roof, HVAC systems, storm protection and depth of renovation.
The Colony Bay Club on Estero Bay
The Bay Club is one of the most distinctive amenities associated with Colony residential ownership.
Located directly on Estero Bay, the Bay Club is a private dining facility for Colony residents. Its waterfront setting creates a social and dining experience independent from membership at The Colony Golf & Country Club.
That distinction matters when evaluating ownership: buyers can enjoy the resident Bay Club and the broader Pelican Landing lifestyle without assuming that a golf membership is included or required.
Private Pelican Landing Beach Park
Colony residents also have access to Pelican Landing's private Beach Park at the northern end of Big Hickory Island.
The approximately 34-acre Gulf beach property is reached by community shuttle boat across Estero Bay and provides a rare private-island beach amenity for a mainland luxury community.
Residents can enjoy Gulf swimming, white sand, shelling, fishing, bird watching and shaded facilities without needing to own a Gulf-front residence.
Estero Bay, Kayaking & Coastal Recreation
The Colony's location on Estero Bay adds a coastal dimension beyond conventional golf-community living.
Colony residents have access to a kayak facility within The Colony as well as Pelican Landing sailing, kayaking and canoeing opportunities.
Water or bay proximity should not automatically be interpreted as private dock ownership. Buyers who need a private boat slip, marina access or specific vessel accommodations should verify those rights separately for the exact residence.
The Colony Golf & Country Club
The Colony Golf & Country Club is a private, member-owned Club located within the gates of The Colony.
Its centerpiece is an 18-hole, par-72 championship course designed by Jerry Pate. The course winds through lakes, preserves and residential areas and was resurfaced from tee to green with Platinum Paspalum during its major 2017 renovation.
Golf membership is optional and separate from Colony residential ownership. Buyers who consider golf essential should confirm the current membership category, availability, waiting-list procedures, joining requirements, dues and privileges directly with the Club before making a property purchase dependent on golf access.
Jerry Pate Golf An 18-hole par-72 private championship course within The Colony.
Practice Facilities Range, putting and short-game facilities support instruction and regular practice.
Club Dining Golf Club members have access to formal, casual and outdoor dining environments.
Fitness & Spa The Golf Club offers fitness, wellness, pool and spa facilities for applicable members.
Colony Ownership vs. Golf Membership
Three separate organizations and amenity structures should not be confused when evaluating a Colony property.
The Colony Foundation
Oversees the gated Colony community and resident services including the Bay Club.
Pelican Landing Community Association
Provides broader Pelican Landing amenities available to Colony residents, including private beach and recreational facilities.
Colony Golf & Country Club
A separate private Club with optional membership and its own golf, dining, racquet, fitness and wellness facilities.
Neighborhood or Condo Association
Each property also belongs to its applicable residential association with its own budget and maintenance obligations.
Gulf, Estero Bay, Preserve, Lake & Golf Views
Gulf Views Higher condominium floors can provide long western views toward the Gulf of Mexico.
Estero Bay Views Bay-oriented residences can overlook open water, mangrove islands and coastal sunsets.
Preserve Views Natural vegetation can provide separation, privacy and a quiet visual backdrop.
Golf & Lake Views Homes and lower-density residences can combine fairway scenery with lakes and landscaped buffers.
Permanent-value principle: interior finishes can be remodeled. Building, floor, stack, homesite, water orientation, golf relationship and permanent view cannot simply be recreated later.
Evaluating Colony Golf-Course Property
The phrase "golf view" does not fully describe the quality of a Colony homesite.
Buyers should determine whether the residence faces a tee, fairway, landing area, green or cart path and whether water creates additional separation from active play.
Ball Exposure
Evaluate normal shot direction and the residence's position relative to active play.
Cart Path
Cart traffic can affect privacy near pools, lanais and ground-floor outdoor areas.
Water Buffer
A lake between the home and fairway can increase depth and physical separation.
Landscape Buffer
Mature landscaping can improve privacy while preserving the golf-course outlook.
Buying a Colony High-Rise or Mid-Rise Condo
Condominium due diligence should begin with the exact building rather than a Colony-wide price-per-square-foot average.
Important residence-specific considerations include floor, stack, terrace, primary view, garage, storage, elevator configuration, hurricane protection, interior renovation and HVAC condition.
Building-level considerations include reserve funding, master insurance, structural inspections where applicable, roof, elevators, waterproofing, exterior painting, balconies, parking garages, pools and other major common elements.
Condo Reserves, Insurance & Capital Projects
Luxury condominium ownership requires analysis of the building as well as the residence.
Operating Budget
Review current recurring expenses and meaningful increases from prior years.
Reserve Funding
Compare available reserves with anticipated major building projects.
Master Insurance
Understand coverage, deductibles and unit-owner insurance responsibilities.
Capital Projects
Review completed, approved, proposed and actively discussed building work and assessments.
Hurricane Protection, Flood & Insurance
The Colony's Estero Bay setting makes property-specific storm and flood due diligence important for both detached and condominium ownership.
Single-family and villa buyers should review roof age, impact-resistant windows and doors, shutters, garage-door protection, finished-floor elevation, drainage and available wind-mitigation information.
Condominium buyers should understand the relationship between the building's master insurance and the owner's individual coverage, including deductibles and responsibility for interior components.
Insurance and flood costs should be obtained for the exact address rather than estimated from another Colony property.
Private Pools, Terraces & Outdoor Living
Outdoor living changes significantly by Colony property type.
Detached homes and selected villas can provide private screened pools, spas, outdoor kitchens and covered lanais.
Luxury condominiums emphasize terraces and balconies where view direction, depth, wind, shade and association alteration rules become important.
For private pools, buyers should inspect surface condition, heater, pumps, spa equipment, automation, decking and screen enclosure.
Western Exposure & Southwest Florida Sunsets
Orientation can strongly influence Colony properties because many buyers place a premium on Estero Bay and Gulf sunsets.
Western and southwestern condominium stacks can provide dramatic afternoon light and sunset potential, while eastern exposure can offer morning light and a cooler late-day terrace.
Detached homes should also be evaluated for pool sunlight, covered-lanai shade and the relationship between rear exposure and golf or water views.
Renovated vs. More Original Colony Properties
The Colony contains residences from several construction generations, so two properties in the same building or neighborhood can differ substantially in renovation level.
Interior improvements can include kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, cabinetry, lighting and redesigned living areas.
Higher-cost improvements can include impact-resistant openings, HVAC equipment, roofing on applicable property types, pool systems, electrical work and plumbing.
Buyers should distinguish decorative updates from improvements to major building systems and storm protection.
Rental, Pet & Parking Rules
Rental, pet and parking rules can differ among Colony condominium buildings, villa neighborhoods and single-family associations.
Buyers contemplating seasonal leasing should verify minimum lease terms, permitted rental frequency, tenant approval, transfer procedures, pet restrictions, vehicle rules and guest parking directly through the applicable association.
Club privileges should also be verified separately rather than assuming a tenant automatically receives the owner's golf membership.
What Colony Buyers Should Compare
Exact Community or Building
Begin with the individual tower, mid-rise, villa neighborhood or single-family enclave.
Property Type
Separate high-rise, mid-rise, coach-home, villa and detached-home ownership.
Floor or Homesite
Evaluate condominium elevation or the permanent location of a detached residence.
Stack & Exposure
For condos, compare orientation, neighboring towers and primary terrace view.
Gulf & Bay View
Determine the actual water visibility from primary living areas and bedrooms.
Golf Position
Compare fairway, tee, green, lake and cart-path relationships.
Golf Membership
Verify availability and Club requirements separately from residential ownership.
Bay Club
Understand the resident Bay Club separately from the Golf Club's dining facilities.
Beach Privileges
Confirm current Pelican Landing beach-transportation and guest procedures.
Garage & Storage
Confirm ownership or assignment of parking and private storage.
Terrace or Lanai
Compare usable outdoor area, exposure, wind, shade and privacy.
Private Pool
Inspect equipment, finish, screen enclosure and outdoor-living condition.
Association Financials
Review budgets, reserves, insurance, assessments and planned projects.
Storm Protection
Confirm impact windows, doors, sliders, shutters and applicable roof condition.
Flood & Insurance
Obtain current address-specific information and insurance quotations.
Comparable Sales
Start within the same building or neighborhood before expanding outward.
How Colony Property Values Should Be Compared
A single Colony price-per-square-foot number cannot accurately value Gulf-view high-rise condominiums, golf villas and detached luxury homes.
For high-rises, the strongest analysis generally starts with the same building and then considers floor, stack, view, living area, terrace, parking, storage and renovation.
For detached homes and villas, homesite, golf or lake position, rear exposure, pool, garage, architecture and major systems become more important.
The Colony valuation sequence: exact building or neighborhood → property type → floor / stack or homesite → Gulf / Estero Bay / golf / lake / preserve view → living area and floor plan → terrace or outdoor living → garage and storage → renovation → major systems → association condition → relevant comparable sales.
The Colony Homes, Map Search & Market Report
Current Colony inventory can include high-rise condominiums, mid-rise residences, coach homes, golf villas and single-family properties at the same time.
The Homes & Condos search provides current MLS inventory across The Colony.
The Map Search is especially useful for comparing each building or neighborhood with Estero Bay, the golf course, lakes, preserves, the Bay Club and neighboring residential areas.
The Market Report provides current active, pending and recently sold activity without relying on fixed inventory numbers inside this evergreen community guide.
Selling a Home or Condo in The Colony
Effective Colony marketing should identify the exact building or neighborhood before relying on the larger community name.
High-rise sellers should emphasize floor, stack, Gulf or Estero Bay view, terrace, garage, storage, renovation and meaningful building improvements.
Mid-rise and coach-home sellers should emphasize floor level, garage, lanai, golf or water view and association condition.
Villa and detached-home sellers should emphasize homesite, golf or lake relationship, rear exposure, private pool, garage, roof, storm protection and major renovations.
Golf membership should be described accurately as a separate optional Club relationship rather than as an automatic feature of every Colony property.
The Colony Bonita Springs Location
The Colony is located west of U.S. 41 along Coconut Road in Bonita Springs, between Naples and Fort Myers and directly connected with the coastal environment surrounding Estero Bay.
Coconut Point shopping and dining is nearby, while Southwest Florida International Airport, Estero, Bonita Springs and North Naples are accessible by car.
The Colony Foundation and Bay Club are located at 5200 Pelican Colony Boulevard, Bonita Springs, Florida 34134. The Colony Golf & Country Club is located at 4101 Pelican Colony Boulevard, Bonita Springs, Florida 34134.
Schulz Realty can help buyers and sellers compare The Colony's luxury high-rises, mid-rises, coach homes, golf villas and single-family properties by exact building or neighborhood, floor or homesite, Gulf and Estero Bay view, golf position, optional Club membership, terrace or outdoor living, garage, storage, association financial condition, storm protection, insurance and the most relevant comparable sales.
Call David Schulz at (239) 682-5800.
The Colony at Pelican Landing amenities, Bay Club services, Pelican Landing beach privileges, transportation schedules, golf membership categories, membership availability, waiting lists, joining requirements, annual dues, association fees, reserve funding, master insurance, assessments, building projects, rental restrictions, pet rules, parking, storage, flood classifications, views, construction status and individual property features may vary or change. Buyers should verify current information through The Colony Foundation, Pelican Landing Community Association, The Colony Golf & Country Club, the applicable neighborhood or condominium association, current MLS data, title work, surveys, insurance quotations, inspections and other appropriate qualified professionals before purchasing.
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