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Del Webb Naples at Ave Maria 55+ Community Review

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: July 4, 2025

Del Webb brings their proven active adult formula to Ave Maria, offering 55+ buyers a resort-style lifestyle in Southwest Florida with easy access to both Naples and Fort Myers.

The real appeal here is getting Del Webb's signature amenities and social programming in a master-planned community that's close enough to major cities for convenience but far enough out to avoid the traffic and higher costs.

Location

Del Webb Naples sits in the heart of Ave Maria, puts residents within reach of Naples and Fort Myers.

You're in a master-planned community with its own town center, yet close to major airports and urban amenities when you want them. The location offers the perfect balance of small-town charm and big-city accessibility.

  • 36 miles to Naples
  • 43 miles to Fort Myers
  • 37 miles to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
  • 34 miles to Naples Municipal Airport
  • Access to Ave Maria Town Center (shopping and dining)
  • Close to Ave Maria University cultural events
  • Near Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary and Rookery Bay
  • Easy access to I-75 and major Southwest Florida destinations

Amenities

Del Webb Naples features two impressive clubhouses totaling over 30,000 square feet, anchored by the championship Panther Run Golf Course designed by Gordon Lewis.

  • Oasis Club – 12,000 sq. ft. clubhouse with fitness center, movement studio, activities rooms, arts & crafts room, catering kitchen, café, and library
  • Grand Hall – Additional clubhouse with community rooms, catering kitchen, billiards room, golf simulator, and outdoor veranda
  • Panther Run – 18-hole championship golf course (optional membership)
  • The Rusty Putter Bar & Grille
  • 8,000 sq. ft. resort pool with beach entry
  • 3-lane lap pool and jetted hot tub
  • 12 lighted pickleball courts
  • 2 tennis courts
  • 4 bocce ball courts
  • Outdoor amphitheater and fire pit
  • State-of-the-art fitness center and movement studio
  • Community garden
  • Full-time lifestyle director organizing clubs and events

Homes

Del Webb Naples offers a variety of home styles including carriage homes, garden homes, and single-family homes, all featuring energy-efficient Smart Home technology and open floor plans designed for the active adult lifestyle.

All homes come with quality standard features including quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, stylish backsplashes, white cabinetry, and covered lanais perfect for Florida's year-round outdoor living.

  • Multiple collections and floor plans available
  • Sizes range from 1,674 to over 3,000 sq. ft.
  • 2-3 bedrooms with flexible den/office spaces
  • Single-story living with attached garages
  • Smart Home technology with built-in WiFi optimization
  • Impact glass included as standard
  • Energy-efficient construction (FGBC certified builder)
  • Prices start in the $200k's

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Mark Stephens says

    June 27, 2012 at 4:42 am

    I think it is very important for people to realize how this community of Ave Maria is strongly associated with the Catholic Church and with a very traditional and conservative form of Catholicism. I am sure anyone interested in this community would check on the availability of places of worship outside the Roman Catholic tradition if this is important to them.

  2. Karin Peace says

    January 5, 2010 at 4:59 pm

    I have a few questions about Ave Maria. Can someone tell me how much house insurance cost and if del webb homes are in the floodinsurance is required or if it is in the floodplain. thanks karin and mike peace

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