DOCK SLIP INCLUDED – GULF ACCESS WITH NO BRIDGES – COMPLETELY RENOVATED! Located in Chesapeake Landings, this beautifully updated residence offers an exceptional waterfro...
Courtesy of EXP Realty LLC.
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Motivated seller, priced to sell. This bright and airy second-floor condo is just steps from Lowdermilk Beach, offering refreshing Gulf bree...
Courtesy of Royal Shell Real Estate, Inc..
Experience the ultimate Florida waterfront lifestyle in this beautifully updated first-floor condo located in the peaceful community of Port of the Islands. This 2-bedroo...
Courtesy of ERA Right Choice Realty.
Experience the laid-back waterfront lifestyle of the Isles of Capri in this beautifully maintained turnkey furnished 2-bedroom, 2-bath first-floor condo in the desirable ...
Courtesy of Downing Frye Realty Inc..
Wake up to the sound of the Gulf and miles of sugar-white sand just steps from your door. This beautifully appointed one-bedroom, one-bath condo sits in one of Naples' mo...
Courtesy of Premiere Plus Realty Company.
Perfectly priced this condo combines affordability with an unbeatable beach lifestyle. Coastal living at its finest in this 2nd-floor, 1-bedroom end-unit condo, ideally s...
Courtesy of John R Wood Properties. 239-821-5162
Rarely does an opportunity arise to own a waterfront retreat in the heart of Old Naples with the flexibility to enjoy personally and rent on a nightly, weekly, monthly or...
Courtesy of Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty.
AMAZING NEW PRICE! PRICED WELL BELOW RECENT AREA COMPS. Boater’s & Fisherman’s Paradise in the Heart of Naples! Welcome to this impeccably maintained, turnkey furnished c...
Courtesy of Waterfront Realty Group Inc.
RENOVATED WATERFRONT CONDO – DIRECT GULF ACCESS – TURNKEY FURNISHED! Nestled on a picturesque street lined with majestic banyan trees, this fully renovated two-bedroom, t...
Courtesy of EXP Realty LLC.
Set within the desirable gated community of Princeton Place at Wiggins Bay, this beautifully updated and rarely available third-floor end unit captures sweeping bay and l...
Courtesy of John R Wood Properties. 239-784-2841
Completely renovated studio residence at the Cove Inn on Naples Bay. The unit was stripped to the studs and fully rebuilt following Hurricane Irma in 2017, offering a fre...
Courtesy of Compass Florida LLC. 239-300-5392
Take in breathtaking bay views from this beautifully finished top-floor condo-hotel unit. The Cove Inn is ideally located in the heart of historic Olde Naples. Just momen...
Courtesy of William Raveis Real Estate.
One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged, AI generated or rendered. RARELY AVAILABLE - This 4th-floor unit in the highly sought-after Marina Bay Club of Naples off...
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YOUR PENTHOUSE PARADISE awaits!! This 8th floor PENTHOUSE unit is offered FURNISHED and beautifully decorated. TOTALLY RENOVATED and updated throughout, even with IMPACT ...
Courtesy of Equity Realty.
LOWEST-PRICED UNIT IN HARBORSIDE GARDENS IN THE MOORINGS! This beautifully maintained 4TH-FLOOR CONDO is ideally located just 0.2 MILES TO BEACH ACCESS and offers GULF-AC...
Courtesy of John R Wood Properties.
Wonderful bayfront condo with long views of Naples Bay. One of the best views in all of Beaumer. Rent out the condo annually, monthly or seasonally. All impact windows an...
Courtesy of Downing Frye Realty Inc..
Just steps away from your front door to the beach. Via Miramar Beach is across the street. This first floor 1 bedroom totally updated condominium is in Gulf Bay Apts on...
Courtesy of RE/MAX Realty Group.
BRING US AN OFFER!!!PRICE REDUCED--ONE OF THE BEST PRICES IN THE MOORINGS ON THE WATER!-Beautifully renovated first-floor condo with everything brand new! This stunning 2...
Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty.
Welcome to coastal living in the highly desirable Moorings community of Harbour Cove. This beautifully renovated 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom waterfront residence offers 1,131 ...
Courtesy of Realty One Group MVP.
Boat slip available for purchase from seller. Bright, airy, and filled with natural light, this Naples beach retreat offers the perfect blend of coastal charm and conveni...
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Sophisticated coastal living awaits in this fully renovated 5th-floor residence at the prestigious Marina Bay Club of Naples. Offering direct Gulf access with no bridges,...
Courtesy of True Realty Services, LLC.
Ready to negotiate...motivated seller!!! ATTENTION BOATERS PARADISE..this unit comes with a BOAT DOCK. Direct GULF ACCESS to the Gulf 0f Mexico NO BRIDGES!!! Experience...
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TURNKEY furnished, elegant two story BEACH TOWNHOUSE! TWO BEDROOMS, 2.5 BATHS! Easy living floorplan with access from both the third and fourth floor, so you don't have ...
Courtesy of Equity Realty.
Priced to Sell! Beautifully updated and decorated 2BR/2BA Bayfront Condo with stunning water views. This second-floor residence features an expanded interior with sliders...
Courtesy of Stiles Sowers & Associates.
Step into this move-in-ready, well maintained, fully updated condo and experience the best of Naples waterfront living. This 2-bedroom, 2-bath home sits directly on a can...
Courtesy of Premiere Plus Realty Company.
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If you're searching for an affordable waterfront condo in Naples, Florida with Gulf access, you're looking for more than a condominium—you’re looking for a lifestyle built around the water.
Naples offers opportunities to combine low-maintenance condominium living with boating, fishing, cruising, island exploration and access to the Gulf of Mexico. Depending on the community and availability, waterfront condominium buyers may find properties with private or community docks, deeded boat slips, marina facilities or nearby boating access.
For buyers who want to keep a boat close to home without purchasing and maintaining a large single-family waterfront property, a Naples waterfront condominium with a boat slip can be an attractive alternative.
Whether you're looking for a primary residence, Florida retirement home, second home, vacation property or investment opportunity, Naples waterfront condos offer a variety of locations and lifestyles to consider.
Naples waterfront condominium communities range from more modestly priced properties to luxury residences along the Gulf and Naples Bay.
Current online market information shows that Naples has a substantial inventory of waterfront homes and condominiums, with boating communities located throughout the Naples shoreline. Waterfront boating properties are concentrated in areas around Naples Bay, as well as communities farther north and along the Gulf Coast.
This variety gives buyers an opportunity to compare:
Waterfront condos
Gulf-front condos
Gulf-view condominiums
Bayfront condos
Canal-front condos
Condos with boat slips
Condos with marina access
Boating communities
Waterfront investment properties
Second-home condominiums
If your goal is to find the best combination of price, waterfront location and boating access, it is important to look beyond the condo itself and evaluate the entire waterfront setting.
One of the biggest advantages of condominium ownership is convenience.
Instead of maintaining a large waterfront lot, seawall, dock, landscaping and swimming pool yourself, condominium ownership may provide access to waterfront amenities while the association handles many common-area and exterior maintenance responsibilities.
For buyers who spend part of the year in Florida, this can provide a convenient lock-and-leave lifestyle.
A Naples waterfront condo can give you the opportunity to enjoy:
Water views
Boating
Fishing
Gulf Coast beaches
Swimming pools
Community amenities
Restaurants and shopping
Outdoor recreation
Southwest Florida's year-round coastal lifestyle
For many seasonal residents, the combination of waterfront location and lower-maintenance living is particularly appealing.
For boating enthusiasts, one of the most important searches is:
Naples condos with boat slips.
Some waterfront condominium communities provide boat slips directly within the community, while others have shared docks, marina facilities or nearby dockage.
For example, Mariners Cove is a Naples boating condominium community along the Gordon River with floating and stationary docks, fish-cleaning facilities and private boat slips with Gulf access.
Other Naples waterfront condominium properties may offer boat facilities ranging from community docks to deeded slips.
A boat slip can be an especially valuable feature for buyers who want the convenience of having their boat close to their residence.
However, buyers should verify exactly what comes with the condominium.
A listing that says "boat dock" or "boat access" does not necessarily mean that the unit includes a deeded slip.
There can be an important difference between:
Deeded boat slip
Assigned boat slip
Shared community dock
First-come dockage
Separate marina ownership
Buyers should determine exactly what rights are included with the purchase and whether the slip transfers with the condominium.
Boat-size restrictions are also important.
Before purchasing, determine:
Maximum boat length
Maximum beam
Water depth
Draft limitations
Lift capacity
Dock configuration
Bridge clearance
Gulf access route
Marina fees
Slip ownership or usage rights
A waterfront condo may be an excellent choice for one boat owner and unsuitable for another.
"Gulf access" can mean different things depending on the property's location.
Some waterfront condominium communities offer direct boating routes toward the Gulf, while others require navigating canals, rivers, bays or bridges.
Naples has more than 30 miles of Gulf shoreline and numerous boating communities and marinas, with waterfront properties concentrated around Naples Bay and other coastal areas.
If you're a serious boater, don't simply search for the words Gulf access.
Ask:
How does my boat actually get from the slip to the Gulf?
That is the question that matters.
Naples Bay is an important part of the area's boating lifestyle.
From waterfront locations around Naples Bay, boaters can enjoy cruising, fishing, sightseeing and access toward the Gulf.
Downtown Naples also provides waterfront amenities and marina facilities. The Naples City Dock, for example, operates as a public marina and waterfront hub on Naples Bay, with transient dockage and other boating services.
The location can also appeal to buyers who want to combine boating with proximity to downtown Naples restaurants, shopping and entertainment.
For many waterfront homeowners, that combination is difficult to duplicate.
One of the unique aspects of Naples waterfront living is the ability to combine boating with the area's restaurant and entertainment lifestyle.
Depending on your location and boating route, a day on the water can include:
Morning fishing
Cruising Naples Bay
Exploring nearby islands
Lunch on the water
Sunset cruising
Returning to your private or community dock
For buyers who consider boating a major part of their lifestyle, the location of the condominium and dock can be just as important as the interior of the unit.
Southwest Florida is an outstanding destination for anglers.
A waterfront condominium can provide convenient access to the area's diverse fishing environment, including bays, passes, backwaters and Gulf waters.
Depending on your boat, location and experience, fishing opportunities can include:
Inshore fishing
Backwater fishing
Nearshore fishing
Offshore fishing
Snook
Redfish
Tarpon
Snapper
Grouper
Seasonal species
A private or community dock also gives you the convenience of keeping fishing equipment and your boat close to home.
For serious fishermen, however, the ideal condominium should be selected based on the actual boating route and type of fishing you plan to do.
One of the greatest attractions of Naples waterfront living is the opportunity to explore Southwest Florida from the water.
Instead of seeing the coast only from the highway, boat owners can experience:
Barrier islands
Sandbars
Mangrove waterways
Wildlife
Fishing grounds
Beaches accessible by boat
Quiet waterways
Gulf sunsets
The waters around Naples and southwest Florida provide a remarkable environment for boating, kayaking, fishing and wildlife viewing.
For buyers who love adventure and nature, the Ten Thousand Islands are another major attraction of Southwest Florida waterfront living.
Located south of Naples toward the Everglades and Marco Island, the Ten Thousand Islands region is known for its maze of mangrove islands and waterways.
A boat provides an opportunity to experience this unique coastal environment from the water.
The Port of the Islands area south of Naples is particularly associated with access toward the Everglades and Ten Thousand Islands. The local marina is positioned as a gateway to the backwaters and Gulf, making the area attractive to boaters and nature enthusiasts.
For the adventurous homeowner, this can mean a lifetime of places to explore.
Naples is internationally recognized for luxury real estate, but that doesn't mean every waterfront condominium requires the price of a luxury single-family estate.
The definition of "affordable" is relative to the Naples market, and buyers should compare properties based on price, location, size, waterfront access, building condition, association fees and amenities.
There are condominium communities where waterfront properties can represent a different entry point into Naples waterfront living than purchasing a large single-family Gulf-access home.
For example, current online listings for The Waterfront condominium community have included units in the mid-$300,000s to mid-$400,000s, with amenities including a boat ramp, dock and boat slip. Availability and pricing change, so buyers should verify current inventory.
This illustrates why buyers searching for value should consider waterfront condominiums as well as single-family waterfront homes.
A waterfront condo can be an excellent format for a second home.
You can enjoy the Naples lifestyle without necessarily taking on the responsibilities associated with maintaining a large waterfront property.
A second-home buyer may want:
Gulf or water views
A swimming pool
Beach access
Boating
Fishing
Restaurants nearby
Shopping
Easy maintenance
Secure community amenities
For seasonal owners, condominium living can make it easier to leave Florida for part of the year and return when the time is right.
Naples continues to attract buyers looking for an active coastal retirement lifestyle.
The area combines beaches, boating, golf, dining, shopping and outdoor recreation.
A waterfront condo can provide a particularly attractive retirement lifestyle for buyers who want to spend less time maintaining a property and more time enjoying it.
Imagine spending your morning fishing, taking an afternoon cruise, enjoying the beach or meeting friends for dinner.
That is the lifestyle that draws many buyers to Naples.
Buying a waterfront condominium requires careful due diligence.
Before purchasing, investigate:
Understand exactly what your monthly or quarterly fees cover.
Review the association's financial condition and reserve funding.
Determine whether current or anticipated assessments could affect ownership costs.
Understand the building's insurance coverage and your individual insurance responsibilities.
If you plan to rent the condominium, verify the association's current rental rules.
Determine whether the slip is deeded, assigned, leased or shared.
Confirm the maximum boat size, draft, beam and lift requirements.
Verify whether the water accommodates your boat under relevant conditions.
Check the entire boating route to open water.
Inspect docks, pilings, lifts, electrical connections and other waterfront improvements.
These details can substantially affect the value and usefulness of a waterfront condominium.
The best waterfront condominium is not necessarily the one with the lowest price.
It is the one that provides the right combination of:
Location + Waterfront + Boating Access + Condo Quality + Association Health + Lifestyle + Value
For a buyer who owns a boat, the dock and boating route may be more important than having a larger interior.
For a beach lover, Gulf-front location may be the priority.
For a second-home buyer, low maintenance and amenities may be most important.
For an investor, rental rules and operating expenses may be critical.
Your search should be built around your specific goals.
Finding a Naples waterfront condo with Gulf access and a boat slip requires more than searching MLS photographs.
You need to understand the difference between waterfront, Gulf access, marina access and actual boating access.
Glen Bigness of Premiere Plus Realty has been serving Southwest Florida real estate buyers and sellers since 1986.
Glen can help buyers evaluate Naples waterfront condominiums based on:
Price
Location
Waterfront setting
Gulf access
Boat slips
Dockage
Boat size requirements
Building condition
Association fees
Rental policies
Lifestyle
Long-term resale considerations
Whether you're looking for an affordable waterfront condo, a Gulf-access condominium with a boat slip, a second home or a property for retirement, the goal is to find the property that fits the way you actually want to live.
If you're ready to explore Naples waterfront condos for sale, start by identifying the features that matter most.
Are you looking for:
A condo under a specific price?
A deeded boat slip?
Direct Gulf access?
No-bridge boating?
A marina?
Gulf views?
Beach access?
A second home?
A retirement property?
An investment opportunity?
Tell Glen Bigness what you're looking for and your boat size, if applicable.
A targeted search can help identify Naples waterfront condominiums with boat slips, docks and Gulf access that fit your lifestyle and budget.
Naples waterfront living doesn't have to mean owning a large single-family estate.
A well-located waterfront condominium can provide an appealing combination of water views, boating, fishing, Gulf access, low-maintenance ownership and Southwest Florida lifestyle.
From Naples Bay to the Gulf Coast and toward the Ten Thousand Islands, the waterways of Southwest Florida offer endless opportunities for fishing, cruising, exploring and enjoying the outdoors.
Explore Naples waterfront condos for sale with Gulf access and boat slips with Glen Bigness of Premiere Plus Realty.
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