Location: Private Homes, Marco Island, Florida South West, Florida, USA (bike to beach (1.25 mi), walk to Town Center, library,parks)
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths (Sleeps 8)
Welcome to Paradise. If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle, you've come to the right place. We offer an alternative to the impersonal hotel experience in a 2,000-square foot inland home on a quiet, neighborhood street near the Island Country Club. The public beaches are 1.25 miles away. There are no bright lights or noisy crowds to detract from your relaxing getaway.
Our philosophy is to encourage guests to take advantage of all the wonderful outdoor amenities on the island, from the beaches to fishing, sailing, kayaking, personal watercraft and more. The house is equipped with a heated pool, a spacious lanai with full-day sun exposure, cathedral ceilings, central heat and air, dishwasher, ceiling fans in all rooms, bar stools, patio furniture, beach chairs and toys, pool toys, tennis rackets, books, DVDs, board games, bicycles, a portable crib, piano, a pool safety gate and more. There is a television in the main sitting area and a DVD player and computer monitor in the living room - if you require a TV in every room and wireless Internet, sorry to disappoint.
Another important feature: the home is eco-friendly to minimize your exposure to toxic chemicals. The house was painted using low-VOC paint. There is no carpeting - it is all tile, from the floors to the kitchen countertop. We provide handmade soaps as well as chemical-free and environmentally-friendly products such as toilet paper, dishwashing detergent, dish and laundry soap.
We try to use and help local businesses as much as possible. The furniture includes handcrafted beds and tables from a woodworker in Missouri, our adopted home state (we lived on Marco full-time for several years).
Among our favorite activities are going to Marco Movies (which also serves dinner), eating at Summer Day Market for lunch, walking to the library and Mackle Park, visiting Goodland, a small fishing village, camping and playing at Collier-Seminole State Park just off the island, eating at Food and Thought in Naples, sunset dining at the beach hotels and of course, hitting the water(Weis Guy charter captain, Jodie Weis, lives right across the street).
Our friends and very nice neighbors remain on the island, so let us know if you want to get hooked up to local happenings.
Also, please ask about specials for two or more week stays, off-peak travel and repeat visits. And let us know what we can include to make your family's vacation an even more memorable one.
Keywords: HOUSE
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Linens Provided : All blankets cleaned between guests; all cotton bedding and towels (some organic); beach towels provided.
- Clothes Dryer
- Parking Off Street
- Air-Conditioning
- Washing Machine
- Beds
- Twin/ Single : 2 in each of 2 rooms.
- Queen
- King
- Entertainment
- Private Pool : spacious, heated pool on large lanai with complete patio furniture set; counter and window access to kitchen.
- Music Library : CD selection for use on DVD player
- Video Library : several family-friendly selections
- CD
- DVD
- TV
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Full kitchen amenities - tried to include every kitchen amenity: toaster oven, blender, coffee maker and so on.
- Cooking Utensils : All cutlery provided; Note: special copper bottom Belgian cookware only requires low heat for cooking.
- Catering Available : Many caterers available on the island. Let us know what you require and we can set it up for you.
- Ice Maker
- Dish Washer
- Refrigerator
- Outdoor Features
- Lanai : Large screened-in lanai and patio - sizeable protected area.
- Deck/Patio
- Outdoor Grill Charcoal
- Other Amenities
- Generally free of toxic chemicals with respect to landscaping, housekeeping, pest control, house paint, soaps, cleaning supplies, laundry soap, etc. Can often pick up WIFI, but not provided. Cable TV on request for long-term (one month or more) guests. Walking distance to tennis courts (Tommie Barfield and city racquet club), playgrounds(Mackle Park and Barfield), Canine Cove dog park at Mackle, Collier County library, restaurants and more.
- Suitability
- Children Welcome : Our kids helped us set up the house so it better be! pool toys, kid books, games, puzzles, DVDs, kid "china"...
- Pets Considered : Well-behaved, flea-free pets are permitted with pet fee; house has fenced-in area in back yard.
- Handicapped Accessible (May Have Limitations) : one small step up to front door.
- Wheelchair Accessible : one small step up to front door.
- Non Smoking Only
- Activities
- Cycling
- Tennis
- Swimming
- Rafting
- Parasailing
- Basketball Court
- Fitness Center
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Sailing
- Fishing
- Water Skiing
- Wind-Surfing
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Surfing
- Golf
- Jet Skiing
- Miniature Golf
- Antiquing
- Cinemas
- Horseback Riding
- Sight Seeing
- Live Theater
- Zoo
- Museums
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Shopping
- Shuffleboard
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Wildlife Viewing
- Boating
- Kayaking
- Horseshoes
- Other Activities
- Bicycles, helmets and lock provided for guest use - great cycling around the island, including to beaches. Numerous activities for kids at library and parks. Waterfront walkways, shopping and dining, churches and synagogues, senior activities like bingo, restaurant-style movie theatre, hotel activities like massage, spas and kids' days, organic produce and health food store with cafe, chiropractor and Chinese herbalist, farmer's market.
Rate Details (In US$/Can$/Pounds/Euros)
Dec-Apr .. $1650/week; $3000/2 wks; $5500/month May-Nov .. $850/week; * Last-minute discounts may be available; Repeat visits also save. State and local sales tax is an additional 10 percent Cleaning fees included with peak season stays; off-peak stays require $150 fee All renters pay $150 refundable security deposit Up to two pets allowed: $100 fee for first animal, $150 for two pets
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2000
We lived on Marco full-time and like to return each year. The vacation rental allows us to do so while sharing this wonderful place with others.
Property Photos
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- front view
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- poolside
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- made in the shade
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- living room
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- a view from the kitchen
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- master bedroom
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- Bedroom 2
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- Bedroom 3
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- Bedroom 4 (two twins)
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- dining room w/ piano
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- living area
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- Another beautiful sunset
Traveler Reviews (23)
Vamos a la playa!
Guest: Liz and Jerry
(Miami)
Date of Stay: 08/13/10
Review Submitted: 12/19/10
This vacation has been a fun experience and amazing getaway from home. We enjoyed being so close to the beach and dividing our time at the beach, the pool and riding bikes around the island. We would definitely recommend this place to family and friends. Overall, we had a great experience and a great time. We loved the spacious home, comfy beds, pool and the great neighborhood. Thanks for everything - we had an amazing time. Mabel, Julio, Javier, Johnny, Carmen and Jeannette
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children.
Island paradise
Guest: Liz and Jerry
(Miami)
Date of Stay: 03/05/10
Review Submitted: 12/17/10
Rod and I thoroughly enjoyed our six-week stay. Our kids came for a week and had a lot of fun dividing their time between the lovely pool right here and the beach. They also did a lot of biking, as did Rod and I. We brought our shih-tzu dog, who loved watching and chasing the geckos on the patio. We also spent time at Mackle Park walking the track and taking Annie to the dog park.This was our 12th time on Marco Island -this year we bought a pass to Residents Beach which worked out very well - easy parking and a clean, nice facility. We had a great time and loved this home. Rod and Sandy Synnes, Sister Bay, Wisconsin
Recommended for:People with disabilities, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, tourists without a car, pet owners, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, families with young children.
escape from the Adirondacks
Guest: Liz and Jerry
(Miami)
Date of Stay: 02/05/10
Review Submitted: 12/17/10
Two of our children and their families joined us for a week-plus each. We all enjoyed the 85-degree pool and appreciated the mess child fence. We found Marco Island nicely situated for day excursions to the Naples Zoo, the western Everglades and Billy Swamp Safari's air boat rides on the Seminole Indian reservation. Biking anywhere on the island was a treat. Tigertail was our favorite beach, with its wondeful shelling - scores of sand dollars. We loved wading across the lagoon to get to the ocean. Marco Island offers a sense of community even to tourists, and there are numerous activities-farmers market, arts and crafts shows, Friday night movies in Mackle Park, Marco Movies, guided nature walks and more. We brought our terrier Gabby and kitty Pearl, who just hung out and looked out the window in the master bath. Sunsets along the beach are beautiful. Often you will have a dolphin show. The playground at Mackle Park is outstanding. Walks around the little lake are fun. There's also a sprinkler park for the little ones. This house is very easy to settle into. The four bedrooms accomodated our family get-togethers comfortably. Many extras added a touch of warmth; decorations, DVDs, games books and piano. We hate to leave and can't wait to return next February.
Recommended for:People with disabilities, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, tourists without a car, pet owners, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, families with young children.
Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 06/30/09
Review Submitted: 06/30/09
June 23-30-09 We gathered on Marco to celebrate the wedding of a cousin/ niece and have a biannual reunion for the cousins. In this house we had guests from Iowa, Wisconsin and Colorado. Our kids loved the pool (we were so thankful for the baby gate) and the beach! It was a great week- fun had by all!
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Guest: Matt and Brynn
Date of Stay: 06/21/09
Review Submitted: 06/21/09
Matt and I were here on our honeymoon, married 5/30/09 back in Michigan. We had a great time here. The house is nice, the pool was relaxing and the neighborhood was great. This home will be a huge part of our memory, and we are so glad we were able to stay here. We really enjoyed the Sand Bar, they have a nice, laid-back bar/restaurant with good food. This home is so conveniently located, which made the stay even better. Thanks again!
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Guest: Donna and Jana Caruso
Date of Stay: 04/13/09
Review Submitted: 04/13/09
Ellen and Alan: Your house is just beautiful. It worked out perfectly for what we needed. Very spacious, all-around nice. We will definitely recommend it to other people.
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Guest: Debbie Vincke
Date of Stay: 01/04/09
Review Submitted: 01/04/09
Alan and Ellen: Thank you so much for the rental of your house. We had a great time. The guys enjoyed the fishing trip with your neighbor, Capt. Jody (note to guests: the cap'n is available for your next trip). The catch made for a great New Year's Eve dinner. The bikes are a great addition - my niece enjoyed taking a ride every day. It was a great place to relax and soak up the sun. We really needed more than a week to do everything on the island.
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Guest: Gina and Mike Tesich
Date of Stay: 12/04/08
Review Submitted: 12/04/08
Thank you for accomodating us on such short notice. Your home is perfectly situated on the island. Mackle Park became a daily ritual to walk along the paths. The Snook Inn is a terrific place for dinner. But our favorite location is the Esplanade. Your home is quite spacious and well-kept.
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