Naples Neighborhoods That Allow Large Dogs: Pet-Friendly Communities and Homes

Wednesday, November 12, 2025   /   by Mike Shoaff

Naples Neighborhoods That Allow Large Dogs: Pet-Friendly Communities and Homes

Large Dog Friendly Neighborhoods in Naples FL

Finding a home in Naples that welcomes your larger dog (50 lbs+ or more) can be a challenge. Many condo associations or homeowner associations have strict rules about pet size, breed, or even the number of pets allowed. Having lived in Naples since the mid-90s and worked in its real estate market for years, I’ve seen these rules evolve and new communities emerge that are more dog-friendly.

Below you’ll find a curated list of communities that, according to MLS data, allow large dogs. Knowledge Base Real Estate published this list and noted that while the data is helpful, you should always verify the pet policy directly with the association, as rules may change or differ by building.

If you have a large breed, I can dig into the condo docs, check the HOA pet policy, and help narrow your search to communities that truly fit your dog’s size and your lifestyle.

Communities in Naples That Allow Large Dogs

Here is a sample from the list (not exhaustive) where large dogs are reportedly permitted:

  • Abaco Bay
  • Amador at Fiddler’s Creek
  • Amaranda at Fiddler’s Creek
  • Antilles
  • Aqua at Pelican Isle
  • Arielle at Pelican Marsh
  • Aruba at Cove Towers
  • At Olde Cypress (multiple sub-communities)
  • Augusta Falls at Vineyards
  • Avellino Isles at Vineyards
  • Avalon (Davis & County Barn Road)
  • Azzurro at Oyster Bay
  • Barrington I–III at Forest Glen
  • Bears Paw
  • Beau Chene at Pinewoods
  • Bequia at Cove Towers
  • Bella Vita at Olde Naples
  • Bermuda Palms
  • Bermuda Royale at World Tennis Center
  • Biltmore at Bay Colony at Pelican Bay
  • Bimini at Tarpon Cove
  • Bimini Bay at Tarpon Bay
  • Bimini IV at Tarpon Cove
  • Bishopwood East I–III at Forest Glen
  • Bishopwood West I–III at Forest Glen
  • Blue Heron
  • Bougainvillas at Queens Park
  • Briar Landings at Wildwood Lakes
  • Bristol Pines
  • Bristol Square at Kings Lake
  • Britannia I–IV at Forest Glen
  • Casa Bella at Olde Naples
  • Casa Del Vida
  • Carriage Homes at Livingston Lakes
  • Castleton Gardens at Olde Naples
  • Cayman at Tarpon Bay
  • Cedar Hammock Terrace I–VI
  • Chesapeake Bay Villas at Oyster Bay
  • Cherry Oaks at Fiddler’s Creek
  • City Center Plaza
  • Claridge at Pelican Bay
  • Clermont at Pelican Marsh
  • Clubside at The Strand
  • Cocobay at Pelican Bay
  • Colonnade at Park Shore
  • Colony Gardens at Park Shore
  • Colonies at Berkshire Lakes
  • Coach Homes at Livingston Lakes
  • Copper Cove Preserve
  • Coral Falls Resort at Lely Resort
  • Country Haven at Countryside
  • Courtyards at Golden Gate
  • Coventry at Stratford Place
  • Cypress Club at Village Green
  • Cypress Glen
  • Cypress Trace at Cypress Woods Golf and Country Club
  • Cypress Woods Golf + Country Club
  • Di Napoli at Treviso Bay
  • Dover Place at Briarwood
  • Driftwood of Olde Naples
  • Eagle Creek Stonegate
  • Emerald Lakes
  • Enclave at Wildwood Lakes
  • Emerson Park at Ave Maria
  • Essex House at Olde Naples
  • Fairway Preserve at Old Cypress
  • Falling Waters Davis (select subareas) & Falling Waters North Preserve
  • Falls of Portofino
  • Foxfire Villas at Foxfire
  • Garden Homes at Livingston Lakes
  • Gleneagles at Lely Golf Estates
  • Granada Lakes
  • Grand Cypress II at Cypress Woods Golf and Country Club
  • Grande Reserve at The Strand
  • Grasmere at Wyndemere
  • Hamptons at Kings Lake
  • Harbour Club at Coquina Sands
  • Hawthorne at Lely Resort
  • Ibis Club International
  • Il Regalo
  • Imperial Park Place Villas at Imperial Golf Estates
  • Ironstone at The Quarry
  • Isla Mar at Olde Naples
  • James Crossing at Madison Park
  • Kensington Gardens at Kensington
  • Kensington Park at Kensington
  • Key Royal Condominiums
  • Laguna Bay
  • Lake Arrowhead at Naples Lakes Country Club
  • Lake Barrington at Naples Lakes Country Club
  • Lake Placid at Naples Lakes Country Club
  • Lakeview Gardens at Palm River
  • Lakeside Villas at Lakeside
  • Lalique at Vineyards
  • La Serena at Olde Naples
  • Lantana at Olde Naples
  • Las Brisas at Pelican Bay
  • Las Dunas at Olde Naples
  • Leeward Bay at Tarpon Bay
  • Leeward Cay at Windstar
  • Lely Pines
  • Lexington at Lone Oak at Walden Oaks
  • Marina Cove at Windstar
  • Mandalay
  • Mandalay Place
  • Mara Villa at Olde Naples
  • Marquesa Royale at Tiburon
  • Martinique at Tarpon Cove
  • Meadowood
  • Miravista at Forest Lakes
  • Mont Claire at Pelican Marsh
  • Mystique at Pelican Bay
  • Naples 701
  • Naples Bay Club
  • Naples Bay Resort
  • Naples Cove at Bay Forest
  • Naples Heritage
  • Naples Larchmont at Olde Naples
  • Naples Parkwood Club
  • Naples Sandpiper Bay Club
  • Naples Square
  • Naples Walk at Bay Forest
  • Napoli
  • Neptune Bay at Tarpon Bay
  • Newcastle at Berkshire Lakes
  • Oak Lake Sanctuary at Pelican Bay
  • Oasis
  • Old Royal Poinciana Cottage at Olde Naples
  • Olde Naples Seaport
  • Orchid Cove at Port of the Islands
  • Orchid Place at Olde Naples
  • Pinnacle at The Strand
  • Pipers Grove
  • Pipers Pointe at Palm River
  • Pointe at Pelican Bay
  • Positano Place
  • Provence at Park Shore
  • Quartz Cove at The Quarry
  • Quail Walk at Longshore Lake
  • Quarter Deck at Oyster Bay
  • Raintree Club at Olde Naples
  • Regal Point
  • Regency Reserve at Vineyards
  • Reserve II at Banyan Woods
  • Residences at City Centre at Olde Naples
  • Rialto at Hammock Bay Golf and Country Club
  • Richmond Park
  • Riviera Colony
  • Rooftops on Fourth at Olde Naples
  • Rosewood at Falling Waters
  • Royal Villas at Crown Pointe
  • Sancerre at Moorings
  • Sandy Cay at Olde Naples
  • Saratoga at Lely Resort
  • Seychelles
  • Sherwood
  • Sierra Grande
  • Sonoma Lake at Vineyards
  • Sorrento Villas
  • South Bay Plantation
  • Spellbinder Villas at Olde Naples
  • Spinnaker Pointe at Windstar
  • Springwood
  • St Croix at Pelican Marsh
  • Stella Maris
  • Stonegate at Eagle Creek
  • Summit Place
  • Tarpon Cove
  • The Cove
  • The Enclave at Naples
  • The Enclave of Distinction
  • The Meadows at Quail Creek Village
  • The Preserve at Bristol Pines
  • The Vistas at Heritage Bay
  • Tiffany Court at Olde Naples
  • Trevi at Treviso Bay
  • Vanderbilt Lagoon Villas at Vanderbilt Beach
  • Venezia at Treviso Bay
  • Venezia Grande Estates at Vineyards
  • Ventanas at Tiburon
  • Veranda at Heritage Links at Naples Heritage
  • Verandas at Countryside
  • Villa Avellino at Olde Naples
  • Villa Florenza at Vineyards
  • Villa Lantana at Pelican Bay
  • Villas at Pelican Bay
  • Villas Ravello at Olde Naples
  • Villages at Emerald Bay
  • Vintage Reserve at Vineyards
  • Vista Pointe at Vineyards
  • Wellington Place I–II at Kensington
  • Westchester at Kensington
  • Westgate at Imperial Golf Estates
  • Wiggins Pass West
  • Willow Brook at Pelican Bay
  • Wilderness Country Club at Wilderness
  • Windward Bay at Tarpon Bay
  • Winterpark
  • Windsor Place at Berkshire Lakes
  • World Tennis Center
  • Yacht Harbour Cove at Windstar

Why You Should Still Verify

  • The list is based on MLS pet data, which can be incomplete or outdated.
  • Many associations still update their rules yearly, so what was permitted last year might change.
  • Some large-dog allowances might apply only to single-family homes or certain sub-phases of a community.
  • Weight limits, number of pets, and breed exclusions may still apply even within dog-friendly communities.

How I Can Help

As a Naples FL Real Estate Agent, I’ve built relationships with associations, property managers, and vendors. If you have a large dog, I can:

  • Provide a list of communities tailored to your dog’s breed or size
  • Review current HOA or condo pet policies for you
  • Help you evaluate if a community fits both your lifestyle and your pet’s needs
  • Share new listings in communities that accept larger dogs as they come on the market

If you don’t see your ideal neighborhood listed or want the latest listings in dog-friendly communities, let me know. I’ll find the best options for you and your pup.


Frequently Asked Questions About Large Dog Friendly Communities in Naples FL

1. Are large dogs allowed in most Naples communities?
Not all neighborhoods in Naples allow large dogs, but the number of pet-friendly areas is growing. Many newer developments and single-family home communities welcome larger breeds.

2. Do condos in Naples FL have weight or breed restrictions?
Yes. Some condos limit dogs to 25–75 pounds or restrict certain breeds. Always verify the condo association’s policy before submitting an offer.

3. Which Naples neighborhoods are best for large dogs?
Popular options include Longshore Lake, Lely Resort, Naples Heritage, and The Vineyards. These areas offer space, trails, and pet-friendly rules.

4. How can I confirm a community’s pet policy?
Ask your Realtor to contact the HOA or review official condo documents. I can handle this step for buyers before you visit or make an offer.

5. Can a Naples FL Realtor help me find homes for large dogs?
Absolutely. As a Naples FL Realtor, I help pet owners find homes and communities that fit their dog’s needs while ensuring HOA approval and long-term comfort.

Written by Mike Shoaff, Naples FL Realtor – RE/MAX Hallmark

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