Bear's Paw
Real Estate in Naples, FL

When people think of Florida living, they inevitably think of golf. When people think of golf, the inevitably think of Jack Nicklaus, golf’s “Golden Bear.” The Golden Bear left his paw print in what is now the Bear’s Paw, a private community intertwined with the very first Jack Nicklaus-designed, signature golf course in the state of Florida.

When people think of Naples living, the inevitably think of the Gulf – the Gulf of Mexico, that is. The private Bear’s Paw Marina provides access to the Gulf via the Gordon River.

Whether you want golf or the Gulf, Bear’s Paw offers both in planned, exclusive, lush and tranquil setting, apart from the hustle and bustle of the surrounding urban area, but within minutes of all the amenities and attractions of the beautiful city of Naples, Florida.

Bear’s Paw is considered a low-density community, with 15 single-family homes, 90 golf villas and 192 low-rise condos. These two, three, and four-bedroom homes range in size from 1,325 to 4,300 square feet. Membership in the Bear’s Paw Golf and Country Club is limited to the 297 residents of the Bear’s Paw neighborhood and only 20 guest memberships. Both golfing and social memberships are available, one of which is required of residents. And don’t worry if you don’t own a golf cart. Every residence comes with one.

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The neighborhoods of this luxury, Naples community include Bear’s Paw Lakeview, Bear’s Paw Villas, and the Village at Bear’s Paw. The new Landings at Bear’s Paw will feature 23 single-family homes, 14 of which line the canal side and include private boat docks. The remaining nine homes overlook the golf course. These three and four-bedroom homes feature total square footage from 3,600 to 4,900 square feet.

The Namesake of Bear's Paw

The Jack Nicklaus signature golf course is the central focus of Bear’s Paw and is considered by the residents as the number one benefit of this exquisite community. The clubhouse campus includes a fitness center, Har-Tru tennis courts, and the Nicklaus Grille Room & Bar, featuring savory, world-class cuisine in both casual and formal settings.

Residents’ boats may be stored in slips or lifts at the private and secure Bear’s Paw Marina. Single and double kayaks are available to residents for paddling along the canals and the pristine waters of the Gordon River Greenway to the west of the community.

Bear’s Paw is secluded, but not excluded from the rest of the Naples area and Southwest Florida. The front gates and guardhouse provide access from the Golden Gate Parkway that borders the north side of the community. It’s a short distance from there to Coastland Center Mall, Fleischmann Park, Caribbean Gardens, and Naples High School. Lake Park Elementary School is immediately south of Fleishmann Park. Medical clinics and the post office are virtually around the corner.

In addition to Macy’s, Dillard’s, Brookstone, and the other fine stores of Coastland Center, the 3rd Street shopping and restaurants and the 5th Avenue District are less than five miles. It’s a brief, 40-minute drive to the Southwest Florida International Airport. Then there are the beaches. It’s only three miles to a tranquil evening on the beach that offers some of the best sunsets in America.

Whether your game is golf or you just want to enjoy the Gulf, Bear’s Paw should be your first choice.