The four penthouses at Epique Pelican Bay combine nearly 9,700 square feet of air-conditioned living space with private rooftop pools, spas and outdoor kitchens overlooking the Gulf of Mexico.
All four published plans provide six bedrooms, seven-and-one-half bathrooms and 12-foot ceilings. Their interior dimensions are remarkably similar. The most significant differences are found in their outdoor areas, rooftop configurations, building position and orientation.
That makes the Epique penthouse decision less about choosing the largest interior and more about determining which private outdoor environment and view exposure best match the buyer’s lifestyle.
Epique Penthouse Comparison
Penthouse | Air-Conditioned Area* | Outdoor Area | Combined Area |
|---|---|---|---|
Penthouse 01 | 9,664 sq. ft. | 4,452 sq. ft. | 14,116 sq. ft. |
Penthouse 02 | 9,674 sq. ft. | 4,452 sq. ft. | 14,126 sq. ft. |
Penthouse 03 | 9,671 sq. ft. | 3,210 sq. ft. | 12,881 sq. ft. |
Penthouse 04 | 9,681 sq. ft. | 2,960 sq. ft. | 12,641 sq. ft. |
*The published air-conditioned totals include enclosed rooftop accommodations shown in the developer’s penthouse brochure.
The largest and smallest penthouse interiors are separated by only 17 square feet. By contrast, the difference between the largest and smallest outdoor allocations is 1,492 square feet.
The practical dividing line is therefore clear: Penthouses 01 and 02 maximize private outdoor space, while Penthouses 03 and 04 deliver nearly identical interiors with more compact rooftop environments.
Penthouse 01: Maximum Outdoor Living
Penthouse 01 provides approximately 9,664 air-conditioned square feet and 4,452 square feet of outdoor living space, for a combined total of approximately 14,116 square feet.
Its outdoor allocation ties Penthouse 02 for the largest in the collection. For buyers who expect to use the rooftop pool terrace for frequent entertaining, family gatherings or extended seasonal living, that additional exterior area may be more meaningful than a small difference in interior dimensions.
The published plan incorporates:
- Six bedrooms
- Seven-and-one-half bathrooms
- Approximately 12-foot ceilings
- Separate living and dining areas
- A family room
- A private theater
- A library
- An exercise room
- A wine cellar
- A private rooftop pool and spa
- Rooftop kitchen facilities
- Extensive terrace and lounge areas
Penthouse 01 is only ten combined square feet smaller than Penthouse 02. The real comparison should therefore focus on orientation, view corridors, sunlight, wind exposure and the organization of the rooftop rather than numerical size.
Penthouse 02: The Largest Combined Area
Penthouse 02 contains approximately 9,674 air-conditioned square feet and the same 4,452-square-foot outdoor allocation as Penthouse 01.
At approximately 14,126 combined square feet, it is technically the largest published Epique penthouse. However, its ten-square-foot advantage over Penthouse 01 is functionally immaterial.
These two residences should be treated as orientation alternatives rather than larger-versus-smaller options.
A buyer comparing Penthouses 01 and 02 should study:
- Gulf and sunset sightlines
- Northern and southern coastline views
- Rooftop-pool orientation
- Morning and afternoon sun
- Prevailing wind conditions
- Terrace privacy
- Adjacency to neighboring structures
- The relationship between the indoor entertaining rooms and rooftop level
Because the area totals are almost identical, the better residence will be the one whose position and floor-plan flow best suit the buyer—not the one with ten additional square feet.
Penthouse 03: Nearly Identical Interior, More Efficient Rooftop
Penthouse 03 provides approximately 9,671 air-conditioned square feet and 3,210 square feet outdoors, for a combined total of approximately 12,881 square feet.
Its interior is only three square feet smaller than Penthouse 02 and ten square feet smaller than Penthouse 04. The reduction occurs almost entirely outside.
This can make Penthouse 03 attractive to a buyer who wants the complete six-bedroom interior program and a private rooftop pool but does not require more than 4,400 square feet of exterior space.
It still offers approximately 3,210 square feet outdoors—more private exterior area than many entire luxury condominiums contain inside.
Penthouse 03 may represent the strongest balance for someone who prioritizes:
- Maximum interior functionality
- Six-bedroom capacity
- Private rooftop recreation
- A meaningful but more manageable outdoor footprint
- Lower exterior maintenance than Penthouses 01 and 02
- The complete penthouse room program without maximizing total area
The relevant value question is whether the larger rooftops of Penthouses 01 and 02 would be actively used or simply add space and maintenance.
Penthouse 04: Largest Interior, Smallest Outdoor Allocation
Penthouse 04 has the largest published air-conditioned area at approximately 9,681 square feet.
Its outdoor allocation is the smallest of the collection at approximately 2,960 square feet, resulting in a combined area of approximately 12,641 square feet.
That description should not be mistaken for a small rooftop. Nearly 3,000 square feet is still sufficient to support a private pool, spa, kitchen and multiple lounge or dining areas.
Penthouse 04 may appeal to a buyer who prefers:
- The collection’s largest stated interior
- A complete six-bedroom program
- Private rooftop amenities
- Less exterior area to furnish and maintain
- A more concentrated outdoor entertaining environment
- Greater emphasis on interior rather than terrace living
Because Penthouse 04 has more air-conditioned space than any other plan, its smaller combined area does not make it an inferior residence. It represents a different allocation between indoor and outdoor living.
A Complete Estate-Scale Interior Program
Each Epique penthouse is designed to function as a substantial primary or extended-use residence rather than a conventional seasonal condominium.
The plans identify a theater, library, exercise room, wine cellar and family room in addition to the formal living, dining and bedroom spaces.
These dedicated rooms allow different activities to occur simultaneously without forcing the entire household into one central great room. Owners can entertain formally, host family, work privately, exercise and watch a film while preserving separation between quieter and more social areas.
The six-bedroom configuration also supports extended family, adult children, guests and household staff. Buyers should examine the exact location of each bedroom, its bathroom, terrace access and relationship to the primary suite.
Private Rooftop Pools and Entertaining
The defining feature of the Epique penthouses is the private rooftop level.
Each includes:
- A private swimming pool
- A spa
- Outdoor-kitchen facilities
- Areas for dining and lounging
- Enclosed air-conditioned accommodations
- Elevated Gulf and sunset views
This creates a second private entertaining environment above the principal residential floor.
The rooftop can serve as a retreat for the owners, a family recreation area or a setting for larger gatherings without using the building’s shared amenity deck.
Before selecting a residence, buyers should confirm:
- Rooftop furniture and appliance inclusions
- Pool and spa equipment
- Shade structures
- Landscaping specifications
- Wind mitigation
- Maintenance responsibilities
- Rules governing future alterations
- Service access for catering and events
- The exact enclosed rooftop accommodation included in the stated interior area
Renderings illustrate the design intent, but the contractual plans and specifications determine what will be delivered.
Epique Is Gulf-Oriented, Not Directly Beachfront
Epique’s Pelican Bay location is an important distinction.
The building is positioned to capture elevated Gulf and sunset views, but it is not a direct beachfront development like Rosewood Residences Naples, Olana or the Beachside collection at Four Seasons Naples Beach Club.
Instead, Epique owners become part of the broader Pelican Bay community, with access to its established private beach facilities and chauffeured tram system through the coastal preserve.
This creates a different lifestyle proposition:
- Elevated Gulf views from a modern high-rise
- Private rooftop outdoor living
- Pelican Bay beach access
- Community tennis and recreational amenities
- Proximity to Artis—Naples and Waterside Shops
- Optional private golf through separately operated Club Pelican Bay
Buyers who insist on stepping directly from their residential building onto the sand may prefer a Gulf-front development. Buyers who value the complete Pelican Bay setting may see the preserve, beach trams and established community infrastructure as advantages.
Golf membership at Club Pelican Bay is separate from condominium ownership and remains subject to current availability, initiation requirements and dues.
A Private Dining Club for 68 Residences
Epique is planned with only 68 residences, supported by an unusually extensive private amenity program.
One of its most distinctive features is a resident-exclusive Private Dining Club with a culinary team, cocktails, indoor and outdoor dining and a separate room for private events.
This gives penthouse owners the option to host dinners or gatherings outside their residence without leaving the building.
Additional amenities are planned to include:
- A tropical resort-style pool
- A professionally equipped fitness club
- Men’s and women’s steam rooms
- Two golf simulators
- A private screening room
- Club, card and game rooms
- A boardroom and Grand Salon
- Private guest suites
- Two-level secured parking
- Electric-vehicle charging
- 24-hour staffed reception and security monitoring
The owner-to-amenity ratio is notable. These spaces are designed to serve only 68 residences rather than several hundred owners and hotel guests.
Epique Versus Naples’ Branded Penthouses
Epique is not positioned as a hotel-branded residence. Its appeal comes from new construction within Pelican Bay, private rooftop living and a residential amenity program serving a small ownership base.
The Rosewood Residences Naples penthouses provide direct Gulf frontage, Rosewood management and a private 42-residence environment without a conventional hotel.
Penthouse C at Four Seasons Naples Beach Club offers much greater scale and integration into a 125-acre beachfront resort, golf and club community.
The Grand Penthouses at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Naples combine branded residential service with private rooftop pools in a larger waterfront development near Vanderbilt Beach.
Epique’s strongest differentiators are:
- Its position within established Pelican Bay
- Only four penthouses
- Approximately half-floor layouts
- Nearly 9,700 air-conditioned square feet
- Private rooftop pools and spas
- A resident-exclusive dining club
- Access to Pelican Bay beach and recreational amenities
- Proximity to Waterside Shops and Artis—Naples
- New-construction design and infrastructure
Pricing, Availability and Completion
Epique is under construction, with the official project schedule currently identifying anticipated completion in the first quarter of 2028.
Penthouse pricing is available upon request. Published floor plans describe the four-residence collection but do not establish which specific penthouses remain available.
Before proceeding, buyers should request:
- Current penthouse availability and pricing
- Residence-specific floor and rooftop plans
- View and orientation studies
- The complete finish and appliance schedule
- Customization opportunities and deadlines
- Parking and storage assignments
- Deposit requirements and payment schedule
- Estimated Epique association expenses
- Pelican Bay Foundation assessments
- Club Pelican Bay membership information
- Construction and closing timelines
- Rental, pet and alteration restrictions
- Rooftop maintenance and insurance responsibilities
- A complete estimated carrying-cost schedule
The best Epique penthouse cannot be identified from interior square footage alone. The interiors are effectively equivalent in size. The decision comes down to rooftop scale, orientation, view, privacy and how the owner expects to use the outdoor space.
For additional opportunities, explore my guide to Naples new developments.
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Johnathan Shirey, P.A.
Director of Luxury Sales | Douglas Elliman Real Estate
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Dimensions, room counts, pricing, availability, specifications, amenities and completion timing are based on published plans and development information available when this article was prepared. They are approximate and subject to change without notice. Buyers should rely on current contractual documents and independently verified information before purchasing.
