9 Best Dog Friendly 55+ Communities in Delray Beach & Boynton Beach, Florida
Looking for a top pet friendly 55+ community in Delray Beach or Boynton Beach? Having a hard time finding one because of your pets? And, of course, I know your family includes your dogs and cats too. Absolutely. No question about it. It can be a daunting task navigating through listings to find a 55+ pet-friendly community that is pet friendly to your furry friends. Following are the best pet friendly 55+ communities in Delray Beach and Boynton Beach.
What do I mean by pet-friendly communities? Won’t every community take my dogs? Unfortunately, the answer is no. Many 55+ communities have pet restrictions. In fact, many all-age communities have restrictions regarding pets, as well. Does your Prince or Sophie fit the pet restrictions for the particular community you’re interested in? 
If you’re a dog person like me, please don’t go online and fall in love with a house until you’ve fully checked out their pet restrictions. Not all 55+ communities are as pet friendly as others. Trust me on this. I’ve been in this area and seen it happen too many times. Dogs are my passion.
The next question is: Do you want to live in a pet-friendly 55+ gated community, or are you okay with non-gated communities? Some people definitely want gated; some do not. It’s really personal preference. Some are guard gated while others are simply gated without a guard. Make sense?
The active adult senior communities I am going to talk about in this article are all 55+ guard-gated communities in Delray Beach, Boynton Beach and Lake Worth FL. Some are centrally located; some are west, but all of them are within driving distance of Delray Beach’s famed Atlantic Avenue and the beach. And all are located in south and central Palm Beach County.
The following communities are located near shopping, grocery stores, restaurants, houses of worship, highways, medical facilities and more.
“I have found that when you are deeply troubled, there are things you get from the silent devoted companionship of a dog that you can get from no other source.”
―
THE VALENCIAS
$1,500,000
Active
12294 Madison Ridge Avenue Boynton Beach, Florida
3 Beds 4 Baths 3,087 SqFt
$474,999
Active
11163 Mandalay Way Boynton Beach, Florida
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,676 SqFt
$475,000
Active
7561 Las Cruces Court Boynton Beach, Florida
3 Beds 2 Baths 2,156 SqFt
Probably the most talked about, and recognizable by name, of the 55+ dog-friendly communities in Delray, Boynton Beach and Lake Worth are the Valencias. Currently, there are 10 Valencia communities: Valencia Lakes, Valencia Isles, Valencia Shores, Valencia Falls, Valencia Palms, Valencia Pointe Valencia Reserve, Valencia Cove, Valencia Bay and Valencia Sound. Whew, that’s a lot!
The Valencias are located in Delray Beach, Boynton Beach and Lake Worth. They have beautiful grand clubhouses overlooking lakes with fitness centers, pools, restaurants, shows, clubs, cards, tennis, pickle ball and more. Way more.
The Valencias have action. If you go to the clubhouse, you will always find someone there.
How about taking Bella or Charlie for a walk around the community? Meet some new or old friends. Sounds like a nice idea. Dogs love to go for walks, and studies have shown that having a dog is good for older people. The Valencias have winding paths that can be used for walking, riding bikes or walking dogs. Perfect!
Depending on which Valencia you choose, they are the priciest of the active adult communities in south Palm Beach County. If you’re thinking new construction, should you hire a buyer’s agent for new construction?
Don’t forget to take a buyer’s agent with you. Buyer beware – don’t get caught! You won’t save any money going directly to the builder. Builders don’t negotiate. Their salespeople just collect a double commission. People are often under a misconception about this.
The Valencias are all pet friendly, but pet restrictions can and do vary between the different communities. Some have the original pet restrictions and some were changed by homeowner’s associations through the years. Don’t forget to check the pet restrictions for the community you are interested in!
TIVOLI
11026 Via Lucca
Boynton Beach,
Florida
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,648 SqFt
9471 Isles Cay Drive
Delray Beach,
Florida
2 Beds
3 Baths
2,661 SqFt
9595 Isles Cay Dr
Delray Beach,
Florida
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,274 SqFt
6983 Antinori Lane
Boynton Beach,
Florida
4 Beds
3 Baths
3,018 SqFt
Tivoli is another pet friendly 55+ community in Delray Beach and Boynton Beach. There is Tivoli Reserve and Tivoli Lakes in Boynton Beach, and Four Seasons in Delray Beach (originally Tivoli Isles.)
Active adult communities of Tivoli tend to be a bit smaller and more low key than the Valencias. There are still plenty of amenities; clubs, activities, tennis, fitness center shows and more to keep you busy. The difference is you can go to the clubhouse in this community and actually read a book. It’s not as busy as the Valencias.
The Tivolis are pet-friendly 55+ communities in Delray Beach and Boynton Beach that will welcome your furry friends (breed restricted, of course.) And that’s a plus in my book!
$715,000
Active
11026 Via Lucca Boynton Beach, Florida
3 Beds 3 Baths 2,648 SqFt
$700,000
Active
9471 Isles Cay Drive Delray Beach, Florida
2 Beds 3 Baths 2,661 SqFt
$699,500
Active
9595 Isles Cay Dr Delray Beach, Florida
3 Beds 2 Baths 2,274 SqFt
$810,000
Active
6983 Antinori Lane Boynton Beach, Florida
4 Beds 3 Baths 3,018 SqFt
CASCADES
$575,000
Active
7196 Louisiane Court Boynton Beach, Florida
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,829 SqFt
$559,000
Active
7165 Haviland Circle Boynton Beach, Florida
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,918 SqFt
$499,999
Active
11570 Cherrybrook Ln Boynton Beach, Florida
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,970 SqFt
$575,000
Active
7369 Haviland Circle Boynton Beach, Florida
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,829 SqFt
Cascades in Boynton Beach, Florida is a 55+ dog and cat-friendly community. This pet-friendly community is centrally located in Boynton Beach and has a lot of activities to keep you as busy as you want or not. Cascades has a clubhouse with amenities including, tennis, fitness center, clubs, trips, shows, a restaurant and more.
Cascades has single family homes – some smaller and some larger, but all are cat and dog friendly. It’s a fairly large community with close to 1,000 homes, yet it does not seem crowded. All of the homes are single story within a guard-gated entrance.
$575,000
Active
7196 Louisiane Court Boynton Beach, Florida
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,829 SqFt
$559,000
Active
7165 Haviland Circle Boynton Beach, Florida
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,918 SqFt
$499,999
Active
11570 Cherrybrook Ln Boynton Beach, Florida
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,970 SqFt
$575,000
Active
7369 Haviland Circle Boynton Beach, Florida
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,829 SqFt
CASCADE LAKES
$489,000
Active
11826 Haddon Parkway Boynton Beach, Florida
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,743 SqFt
$480,000
Active
11672 Dove Hollow Avenue Boynton Beach, Florida
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,968 SqFt
The sister community to Cascades is Cascade Lakes, a more intimate 55+ dog friendly community. And the pet restrictions are different.
I told you to always check. Remember? Or you can always check with me.
Cascade Lakes in Boynton Beach is pet friendly but not as pet friendly as some of the other 55+ communities. Cascade Lakes is smaller than Cascades. They have an indoor/outdoor pool but no restaurant. Amenities at Cascade Lakes include shows, clubs, arts and crafts, fitness, tennis and more.
$489,000
Active
11826 Haddon Parkway Boynton Beach, Florida
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,743 SqFt
$480,000
Active
11672 Dove Hollow Avenue Boynton Beach, Florida
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,968 SqFt
“If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.”
―
VENETIAN ISLES
$550,000
Active
8297 Grand Messina Circle Boynton Beach, Florida
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,974 SqFt
$349,000
Active
8606 Logia Cir 8606 Boynton Beach, Florida
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,363 SqFt
Venetian Isles in west Lake Worth is another pet-friendly active adult community that will welcome your fur kids. Venetian Isles has villas with single-car garages as well as single family homes.
Amenities at Venetian Isles include a clubhouse, fitness center, card rooms, pool, clubs and more. As of this writing, the clubhouse is under renovation. Just wait until its finished! It will be fabulous.
$550,000
Active
8297 Grand Messina Circle Boynton Beach, Florida
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,974 SqFt
$349,000
Active
8606 Logia Cir 8606 Boynton Beach, Florida
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,363 SqFt
$540,000
Active
8065 Duomo Circle Boynton Beach, Florida
3 Beds 3 Baths 2,144 SqFt
$929,000
Active
805 NW 124th Ave Coral Springs, Florida
5 Beds 4 Baths 3,159 SqFt
VILLAGGIO RESERVE
Talk about pet friendly! Villaggio Reserve is just that. Villas, coach homes and single family homes all with one or two-car garages make up this dog friendly 55+ active adult community.
Villaggio Reserve is a guard-gated community centrally located in Delray Beach FL. Amenities abound in this 55+ community including clubhouse, pool, restaurant, fitness, tennis, pickle ball, clubs, theater and more. Homes in Villaggio Reserve are smaller for those looking to downsize.
Villaggio Reserve is conveniently located to the new Whole Foods, Trader Joes, Delray Marketplace and more.
$485,000
Active
7762 Butera Plaza Delray Beach, Florida
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,406 SqFt
$619,900
Active
14751 Amerina Way Delray Beach, Florida
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,635 SqFt
AVALON ESTATES
Avalon Estates is yet another pet-friendly senior community in Boynton Beach. Located east of the Florida Turnpike, Avalon Estates will welcome your dogs and cats with restrictions. A mid-sized gated community, Avalon features both villas with garages and single family homes close to shopping and more.
This 55+ community has a grand clubhouse with theater, pool. fitness center, billiards, card rooms, tennis courts, clubs and more. A great place to take a walk with your dog.
$649,000
Active
12254 Blair Avenue Boynton Beach, Florida
3 Beds 3 Baths 2,179 SqFt
$749,000
Active
7929 Rinehart Drive Boynton Beach, Florida
3 Beds 3 Baths 2,436 SqFt
$1,190,000
Active
21830 Cypress Palm Ct Boca Raton, Florida
5 Beds 4 Baths 3,004 SqFt
VILLAGGIO
Not to be confused with Villaggio Reserve, because they are totally separate communities. Villaggio in Lake Worth is a dog-friendly gated community just west of the Florida Turnpike.
Comprised of single family homes with a clubhouse and separate fitness center, busy is the order of the day in Villaggio. And, of course, walking dogs. Always a favorite pastime of mine. And yours! Villaggio is a pet-friendly active adult community.
Villaggio is conveniently located to Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s and more.
$775,000
Active
6564 Via Milani Lake Worth Beach, Florida
4 Beds 3 Baths 2,867 SqFt
$599,900
Active
6633 Via Alfieri Lake Worth Beach, Florida
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,884 SqFt
$550,000
Active
6868 Pisano Drive Lake Worth Beach, Florida
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,884 SqFt
$535,000
Active
6749 Via Bellini Lake Worth Beach, Florida
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,884 SqFt
BELLAGGIO
Located next to Villaggio in Lake Worth is Bellaggio, another 55+ pet friendly community. Bellaggio is a guard-gated community of single family homes.
It sounds like a tongue twister and can get confusing, but they are two separate communities!
Amenities at Bellaggio include a restaurant, separate fitness center, tennis, theater, clubs, cards and more. The community is conveniently located to Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s and more.
$479,000
Active
6460 Via Primo Street Lake Worth Beach, Florida
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,768 SqFt
$595,000
Active
6822 Passero Street Lake Worth Beach, Florida
3 Beds 3 Baths 2,354 SqFt
“Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.”
―
VIZCAYA
With a fabulous location on Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach, Vizcaya is a boutique, pet-friendly 55+ community of single family homes. Built in the early 2000s, homes in Vizcaya range in size from approximately 1500 to over 2200 square feet.
There is a redone clubhouse, tennis courts, resort-style pool sauna, ballroom and more. Vizcaya is a win-win for pet lovers.
$499,500
Active
7023 Demedici Circle Delray Beach, Florida
2 Beds 2 Baths 2,057 SqFt
TUSCANY BAY
Located in Boynton Beach, Tuscany Bay offers both villas and single-family homes. This guard-gated community is conveniently located in the south end of Boynton Beach on Military Trail across the street from a newly-built Publix. Community is made up of approximately 395 homes.
They have a 22,000 square foot clubhouse with pool, pickle ball, putting green, bocce ball, tennis, fitness, billiards and arts and craft. Be as busy as you want!
$499,000
Active
12024 Roma Road E Boynton Beach, Florida
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,742 SqFt
$479,000
Active
12104 La Vita Way Boynton Beach, Florida
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,742 SqFt
AVALON TRAILS
The newest kid on the block in Delray Beach is Avalon Trails. Built by Lennar, Avalon Trails offers villas and single family homes. Located right off Atlantic Avenue, you are close to everything.
Avalon Trails has a clubhouse, pool, lap pool, tennis courts, pickle ball courts and will have a social director.
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IN SUMMARY
Research being done today shows that pets help seniors. They help with loneliness, provide companionship, aid in healing, bring smiles to faces, calm people down, and perform services for some.
I am always amazed when I see the length some communities will go to with their pet restrictions. I understand not all people love dogs and cats, may be allergic to them or may even be afraid. I get it. Those people may want to live in a community that does not accept pets.
Dogs get people out of the house. They’re a reason for some folks to get up in the morning. Dog walking is a social activity. You go out; meet other dog walkers. Dogs check each other out and people talk. It’s a nice way to spend some time. Having a pet helps to ease loneliness for some. That’s a big thing with some seniors.
So why do 55+ communities have pet restrictions, both gated and non-gated? I can’t answer that, but I can help you find a home in an active adult community that will also welcome your furry friends. This has been a passion of mine for many years.
Although there are more, these are 9 of the Best Pet Friendly 55+ Communities in Delray & Boynton Beach FL.
Thinking about buying a home in a pet friendly 55+ community in Delray Beach, Boca Raton, or Boynton Beach FL?
If you have pets and are thinking of buying a home in a 55+ community in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach or Lake Worth FL, call me first! I will help you navigate the crazy world of pet-friendly gated communities in Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Lake Worth and south Florida.
Call or Text 561-716-7824 or email Elyse@ElyseBerman.com.
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9 Best Dog Friendly 55+ Communities in Delray Beach and Boynton Beach, Florida
