Relax and unwind in this bright, comfortable coastal condo just steps from the beach on beautiful Marco Island. Designed for easy island living, this space is perfect for families, couples, or extended stays looking for sunshine, walkability, and comfort.
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Sea view
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Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Marco Island
South End, a neighbourhood in Marco Island, is home to this condo. Marco Golf and Garden and Marco Island Ski & Watersports are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Esplanade Shoppes and Marco Island Farmers Market. Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center and Rookery Bay Reserve Lands are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Marco Island, FL
What's nearby
South Marco Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Winterberry Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Marco Golf and Garden - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Marco Island Center for the Arts - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Caxambas Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
Getting around
Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 61 min drive
Restaurants
Korals Sushi & Cocktail Lobby Bar - 18 min walk
Cafè San Marco - 18 min walk
Kane Tiki Bar & Grill - 18 min walk
DaVinci's - 10 min walk
Sunset Grille - 7 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Essex condo steps from the beach w/heated pool & parking...GREAT PRICE! have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Essex condo steps from the beach w/heated pool & parking...GREAT PRICE! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Essex condo steps from the beach w/heated pool & parking...GREAT PRICE!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Essex condo steps from the beach w/heated pool & parking...GREAT PRICE!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Essex condo steps from the beach w/heated pool & parking...GREAT PRICE!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Essex condo steps from the beach w/heated pool & parking...GREAT PRICE! located?
Located in South End, this condo building is within a 15-minute walk of South Marco Beach, Marco Golf and Garden and Marco Island Center for the Arts. Winterberry Beach and Caxambas Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Had a great time. Condo is in a great location in Marco Island and just across street from beach.
Dave the owner was great and easy to work with. Great condo, great location and exceeded our expectations. Would definitely stay there again. The listing is very accurate and everything was as listed. Had a great time and would definitely stay there again.
George D.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Larry S.
19 Mar, 2019
Highly recommend this condo! Very well appointed
Very clean and so convenient on the South end of Marco. South beach entrance is just a couple blocks away. Everything needed in the unit to have a great time and even a view of the gulf.
Larry S.
10/10 Excellent
Eileen K.
8 Mar, 2019
Spacious condo -great location
This is a lovely, spacious, well-maintained and very clean condo. We enjoyed the pool and it’s proximity to shops and restaurants. It has everything you need for a beautiful stay on Marco Island.
Eileen K.
10/10 Excellent
Jamie E.
23 Aug, 2018
Marco Island getaway
Condo was a perfect choice for us. Just steps away from the beach. Condo was clean and had all the accommodations. Would definitely stay here again.
Jamie E.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
10/10 Excellent
Steve F.
29 Mar, 2018
EXCELLENTY CONDO
We were extremely pleased with this condo. It is very well located and exactly as described online. The beach amenities were also a wonderful bonus, especially the beach cart. It is only a 5 minute walk from the condo to the beach entrance. The owner communicates well so that when we arrived we had no questions or problems. Looking forward to returning.
Steve and Susan
Steve F.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018
10/10 Excellent
Lynn C.
22 Mar, 2018
Loved our stay at this condo!
We were more than pleased with this condo. It was just as nice as the pictures show. We loved the second floor location overlooking the pool and the view of the ocean from the living room and screened in porch. It was and easy walk to the beach, restaurants and shopping. Dave was a pleasure to work with. He is prompt with any communication and offered lots of advise for places to eat and things to do. The condo was very clean and is supplied with everything you need including beach chairs, umbrella and toys. It has a fully equipped kitchen with Keurig and regular coffee maker much to our delight. I highly recommend this condo and hope that I can return sometime again.
Lynn C.
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
23 Feb, 2018
A Cozy, Charming Home Away From Home in Paradise
Just returned from a blissful three weeks in Marco Island. Our accommodations could not have been better. This condo provided the perfect retreat for my husband and I. We were able to take a comfortable stroll to the beach with the convenient cart and beach gear provided by the owners. We love watching the sunsets from the cozy lanai and the bonus of having a pool view. The condo is well maintained , updated with everything we needed to make us feel at home. The owners are always responsive and available when concerns arise. They left us helpful notes and suggestions to make our visit to the island even more enjoyable. We look forward to our return visit!
Verified traveller
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
George D.
18 Nov, 2017
A great condo across the street from the beach
We've been coming here for 6 years and always have a good time. Condo is always clean and well equipped.
George D.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
katrina s.
10 Sept, 2017
Loved the unit!
Beautiful apartment, very clean, has everything you need for the beach. Has beautiful views of the ocean and short walk to the public beach. Enjoyed our stay very much. Thank you,
katrina s.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Itza N Amry V., Miami
27 Aug, 2017
Awesome
Very nice condo! It had everything you need to have a great time with your family. We rode the bikes around the island and felt in love with it. The beach is absolutely beautiful. I would definitely go back to Marco Island and to this very cozy apartment. we had a lovely stay!
Itza N Amry V.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
William S., Cambridge City
28 May, 2017
Essex Condo
This is a wonderful home away from home, very comfortable and clean. This was our 3rd year and we are already booked for next year. Fully equipped with everything you need. Plenty of beach supplies, chairs, towels, even a beach buggy and within walking distance to the beach.
William S.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Jeffrey M.
25 May, 2017
Essex Condo 201 is a Gem , Can't wait to stay there again !
We stayed at David DeSmyter's Essex condo for a week in May 2017. We have also stayed in his Apollo units. We just love the location. Although not on the gulf it is just across the road and an easy walk over to the beach. The Condo is spacious and tastefully decorated. We especially loved the fact that it is on the second floor and we only had a few steps to go up without using an elevator to come an go. Another selling point for us is that it is an end unit that is on the pool side. A very close convenient walk to the pool . Both the dining room and the Lanai overlook the pool. Your able to watch your Family and friends at the pool while in the room. It's always a bonus to have a assigned covered parking space while on vacation. No guessing where you will park ! We will certainly stay in the Essex unit again. Highly Recommend.
Jeffrey M.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Aimee S.
29 Mar, 2017
Clean and Comfortable Condo!
We had a great stay in this condo. It was clean, comfortable and for the most part had everything we needed. We loved that there was beach equipment available for our use. We used the cart, chairs, umbrella and cooler every day. There were also a lot of beach towels to use. The screened in porch was nice to sit on and to keep the kids contained. It also has a pretty view of the Gulf (you can see it between two buildings across the street).
The condo could use some updates, specifically the carpet in the bedrooms, but overall the unit is in good shape. The need for updates did not take away from the overall experience we had.
The location of the condo was great. It's on the south end of the Island and only a two block walk to the beach public access and a short walk to restaurants, mini golf, movie theater and shops.
The only thing that we really missed was a grill. Because we travelled with a 1 and 2 year old, dining out was not an easy option and cooking on the stove/oven was the last thing I wanted to do on vacation. This also did not take away from our enjoyment of the condo...would have just been a nice feature to have access to.
Overall, we had a great time and would recommend this condo.
Aimee S.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Linda D., Westerville, Ohio
17 Feb, 2017
Always Enjoyable!
We have visited this property 9 times in the past 3 years. The condo is across the street from the ocean with a view of the ocean between buildings. It is a quick 5 minute walk to the south beach entrance. The 2nd floor end unit has an extra window overlooking the pool. Dave maintains this unit and adds improvements each year. The master has a new mattress, the unit has 3 HD flatscreen tv's, and the appliances are new. We enjoy walking to the many restaurants at Marco Walk. We always enjoy our stay.
Linda D.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Dave D.
17 Feb, 2017
Wow...another week in paradise
Nicely updated and close to everything.
Dave D.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Diane K., Chillicothe, IL 61523 USA
16 Feb, 2017
Can't Wait to Come Back to the Essex!
We have enjoyed this beautiful, roomy, clean condo for 7 years! Comfy mattress, very nice appliances, new beach equipment, brand new flat screens (one wall mounted) Everything we need... Very helpful owners who have loved Marco Island for years!
Diane K.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
12 Feb, 2017
The perfect island haven
Just spent the second year in this lovely condo for a three week winter getaway. Looking forward to our return next year. We especially love sitting on the lanai to watch the sunsets, spending time at the pool and walking to the beach. It is equipped with everything we need to enjoy our stay to the fullest. Dave and Cami have been so wonderful to rent from. They are always available to reach with questions or concerns. They have made sure we have all the comforts of home. We really enjoyed watching the Super Bowl on the new flat screen TV. Their Condo is clean and attractively decorated.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Isabel E., Cape Coral, Florida
16 Jun, 2016
Fantastic value, perfect location!
We LOVED our stay at this condo. We were unfortunately joined by Tropical Storm Colin, so it was a wet week, however, we had a much needed relaxing stay. The condo had absolutely everything we needed, from towels, to toys. We were able to gaze at the ocean across the street, and it was a SUPER short walk to the beach itself. We loved the Sunset Grill, and tried out lots of local restaurants. We even went to the Marco Historical Museum, which was very interesting. We also recommend the Marco Movie theater. Even in the rain, there was plenty to do!
We also lived in the pool. We basically had it to ourselves as no-one else wanted to swim in the rain ha :) Our son was the happiest I've seen him in a long time, and he has declared we are coming back next year! Although we were only 1.5 hours from home, Marco Island felt like a different world, and we are hooked.
THANK YOU!
Isabel E.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
15 Jun, 2016
Definitely would recommend
I have rented from this owner for many years, as he has several different condos on Marco Island. All of the units are clean, well equipped and very comfortable. Dave is always very prompt in responding to any emails or inquiries. The island is just beautiful with plenty of great restaurants and is very relaxing.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
William S.
20 May, 2016
2 great stays at essex
The condo is an excellent location for the beach. It is a beautiful, comfortable condo that we have rented twice and have reserved again next year. It is well equipped with everything you need.
William S.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Michel V.
12 May, 2016
Perfect Condo, everything you need, top location
We had a super time on Marco Island. The appartment was well furnished. It's got everything you need. The beds are very comfortable. The trolley with the beachchairs is very comfortable. Close to the beach. Spacious. The lanai is perfect. We enjoyed having dinner or breakfast at the balcony.
We definitely will come back! Thanks a lot David!
Michel V.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Anne N., -
2 May, 2016
Paradise
Our week at the Essex was just perfect. The condo had everything that we needed and we were very comfortable. Very clean & quiet--a real island paradise.
Anne N.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Ronald K.
9 Feb, 2016
Great condo with oceanview
Very comfortable, clean, well located condo on Marco. Close to beaches and restaurants. The condo had everything we needed and has been well maintained and updated. Updates include super comfortable king size bed in master bedroom and new kitchen appliances. Reliable wi-fi and cable. Seamless reservation/check-in/check out process. We felt very much at home!
Ronald K.
About the host
Hosted by David DeSmyter
Father to three sons, Michigan State Alum (Go Green!) and Michigander Native. I have various properties on Marco Island that I rent out (weekly & monthly). I've been renting for over 25 years now and absolutely love Marco Island!
Why they chose this property
This is our 2nd home and we are always upgrading it to keep it nice for our renters. Fun Fact: 40% of my renters are repeat renters.
What makes this property unique
Walking distance to everything and less than a 5 minute walk to the beach.
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests