NOTE: We are not currently taking reservations past 12/31/2024. We will open reservations in early 2024 Thank you.
The Location - Florentine Gardens is located on the south end of the island less than two blocks from the public entrance to south beach. NO PARKING ISSUES from here, you can walk it in less than 10 minutes. Want to catch a sunrise? Take a left out of the parking lot and head about 3 blocks to Caxambas Park to take in the sunrise or watch a few fisherman try their luck. Want to catch a sunset? Take a right out of the parking lot and stroll the short two blocks to the Sunset Grille and have a sunset dinner overlooking our beautiful beach. This property offers a serene homelike feel with no weekly rentals and only 43 units in the entire complex. Quiet, but close to everything you need.
The Unit - This is not an investment property, but our home away from home. We are excited to share it with you during the months we are away. We don’t rent this often, so there are very few families using this and we expect the items below to remain in great condition. Due to allergies, this is a NO PET and NO SMOKING Unit.
• Bedrooms - The beds are very comfortable. Back or neck issues? The main bedroom has a split king ADJUSTABLE bed with plush pillow top mattresses. So, if you like to sleep flat and they like to sleep with their head and/or feet elevated. NO PROBLEM. The guest bedroom has a king size bed with an additional 3" foam topper. Talk about comfortable! The den has bunk beds with foam toppers as well.
• Bathrooms – Both bathrooms are newly remodeled and the guest bath has a "Jack and Jill" bathroom shared with the den. The water is hot and there is adequate room for everyone to get ready for that special night out.
• Kitchen – Kitchen is stocked with new, higher end pots and pans and cooking utensils. The appliances are new as is the blender, air fryer, toaster, personal blender, and coffee maker.
• Entertainment – new 65” Smart TV in the Living room, new 55” Smart TV in the Main bedroom, and a new 43” Smart TV in the Guest Bedroom. Stream if you have accounts, if you don't then cable is available on all three TV's. Free WiFi for all your binge watching needs (or if you just have to catch up on a few work emails…let’s try to keep that to a minimum while you are here in paradise!) There are some games and books available (in unit and the social room) as well for you to enjoy.
• Living/Dining – With 1988 square feet there is plenty of room in this open concept condo for everyone to relax and catch a movie on their favorite streaming service after a nice dinner on the lanai overlooking the pool and canal. There is room for six at the indoor dining table and room for four at the lanai dining, so take your choice!
• Lanai – The lanai has a newly installed hurricane sliding door, so you can easily open it up for some fresh air or close it and extend your indoor living space. There is a dining table and a new couch and rocker to relax with a good book.
• Supplies – You will find plenty of supplies to get your vacation started, including pickleball paddles and beach supplies (beach bag, towels, umbrella, umbrella anchor, chairs, and a wagon to pull them in for the short walk to the beach – all you need to bring are your shades, a good book, and suntan lotion)
• Washer/Dryer – a newer, full size washer and dryer is located in the unit.
• The Amenities – Don’t want to put your feet in the sand? Enjoy the heated pool or take a dip in the hot tub. Play a game of tennis or pickle ball on our on-site court. Throw the fish you caught off our docks on the natural gas grills and kick back and relax as the sun goes down. Rent a kayak and drop it in the canal right here and head to one of the many islands for a day of shelling.
Area Information
Enjoy the beach or Everglades by day and take a short drive or walk to a nice restaurant or catch a movie or live entertainment in the evening. Come back to a quiet, low density complex that feels more like a house than an in/out condo with new people coming in everyday.
Take a trip to Key West by car or the Key West express. Want a little city life? Head a few hours south to Miami or a few hours north to Tampa. Either way, you can catch a spring training baseball game. Want to head to Orlando - just a short trip for a couple of days stay. Either way, you can head back to Marco Island and get back in the Marco Mindset. This is a wonderful place to use as a home base for all that Florida has to offer.
On the Island itself - There are so many wonderful restaurants, entertainment and arts opportunities. You can go for a run/walk on the beach or head down to the local racquet club for a fun game of tennis or pickleball. Golf more your style? There are dozens of great golf courses within a short distance. Want to get on the water? You can rent a kayak, boat or jet ski or hire a local captain to take you to that secret fishing or shelling spot. Or....you could just do nothing and enjoy the wonderful weather that Marco Island offers year-round.
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Rates
Rate Period | Nightly | Weekend Night | Weekly | Monthly | Min Stay |
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Dec 01 - Dec 19 2024 | $245 | 14 nights | |||
Dec 20 - Dec 31 2024 | $330 | 7 nights | |||
Jan 01 - Jan 31 2025 | $315 | 28 nights | |||
Feb 01 - Feb 28 2025 | $265 | 26 nights | |||
Mar 01 - Apr 30 2025 | $240 | 28 nights |
Fees:
Refndble Damage Deposit: $350
Cleaning Fee: $185
Tax Rate: 12%
Notes:
Per Condo Association Rules - Total occupancy of unit must not exceed 6, including children
Minimum age of 25 to rent condo.
Zelle, Venmo, and PayPal (additional 3% fee for PayPal) and check for exact amount accepted (Condo is considered booked when check clears)
50% rental deposit + damage deposit with executed Lease Agreement is required to book the condo.
Final Payment due 30 days before check-in
Cancellations must be made at least 30 days prior to check-in. Cancellations less than 30 days will incur a calendar hold fee of 20% of total rental amount.
$185 Departure Cleaning Fee
11% Florida Tourist Tax Required
Check-in Time is 4pm
Check-out Time is 10am
Due to allergies NO PETS and NO SMOKING is allowed. All renters are responsible for their guests as well. Any evidence of smoking and/or pets will result in immediate removal from the property with no refund and forfeiture of the damage deposit.
All Rates Subject to Change Without Notice but will not effect any signed lease agreements.
Have a WONDERFUL time in our Marco Mindset Paradise!
Availability
Last updated on October 19, 2024
Location
Hosted by Tom Gilmore
Member since 2017
Year purchased: 2020
About the host: We are from Branson, Missouri and we are beach people. She loves the sand and I love to be in the water snorkeling or on the water fishing. We have rented in several places in the Gulf and Caribbean, but when we made it to Marco Island, we knew this was the place for us. We are happy to share a little bit of paradise with you.
Why this property? This condo offers the best of both worlds for us. It is such a short walk to the beach and we have the ability to hop on a boat in our backyard and be on the gulf in a few short minutes. We chose the south side of the Island because it is so quiet here, but still very close to all amenities. It is a small island after all! We hope you love this place as much as we do.
Speaks: English, Finnish, French
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this property have a boat slip w/ lift available?
There isn’t a boat slip available, but you can make arrangements to be picked up at our canal and you are a short five minute ride to the pass and then onto the gulf.
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Reviews
Thanksgiving Vacation
We booked the month of November so we were there for Thanksgiving. They’re not words to describe the paradise of a relaxing Thanksgiving day on the beach. The accommodations of the perfect condo added to the whole month’s experience. The amenities are absolutely as described by Shawn and Kim. They are great hosts and respond very quickly to solve any needs or concerns. This our second stay in 2023. We will return again and again as often as time and opportunity allows. Thanks Shawn and Kim for sharing your Marco Island paradise with Diana and me.
Stayed: November 2023 Submitted: November 29, 2023
Owner response
Thank you for the kind words. It was a pleasure to host you and your family. You are welcome back anytime!Shawn and Kim
Perfect Beach Vacation
We spent a week on Marco Island and loved every minute of it. I cannot say enough great things about this condo! It had everything we wanted - an easy walk to the beach and access to a pool. The owners were so easy to work with and went above and beyond to provide amenities that made our vacation perfect. It is definitely not a typical condo you rent while on vacation. It was modern, spacious and had everything we could need. We cannot wait to go back!
Stayed: July 2022 Submitted: July 31, 2022
Excellent Place To Stay!!
We booked this condo for a week. Exceptionally clean, plenty of accessories to make the stay convenient, very spacious with tons of storage, great pool, grilling area, easy access to beach and beach accessories provided, modern updates and appliances in condo, nice 3 bedroom space. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed: July 2022 Submitted: July 30, 2022
Everything you could need for the perfect beach stay!
We had the best time at this condo! It is the perfect size for a large family or a friends beach trip! The condo is very clean, newly updated, and has all of the beach supplies you would need such as beach towels, chairs, umbrellas, and even a beach wagon to make the short walk to the beach as simple as can be! The location is great with access to the beach, the canals, the pool, and a restaurant right down the road! My husband and I loved walking around the area and seeing all of the endangered owls that live nearby as well! The hosts are very hospitable and make your stay easy and enjoyable! We will definitely be back!
Stayed: July 2021 Submitted: July 30, 2022
Beautiful Condo!!!!
This condo is beautiful! The furniture and beds are so comfortable and it’s decorated beautifully. I loved sitting in the screened/glass balcony overlooking the pool and the canal. It’s a short easy walk to the beach. The perfect location and the perfect condo!
Stayed: June 2022 Submitted: July 30, 2022
Can’t wait to return
We vacationed at this wonderful condo in the summer of 2021 and we have booked again for this year. The residence is huge, well stocked and just an easy walk to the beach. The owners answered all questions and were very helpful. The pool was inviting and the sunsets were beautiful from the deck. Thank you for sharing your home with us!!
Stayed: July 2021 Submitted: July 30, 2022
Relaxing winter escape
We truly enjoyed our stay at Marco Mindset! The accommodations were very comfortable, roomy and thoughtfully appointed. Everything you need to go to the beach or pool is provided. The building amenities and grounds are well maintained and the residents are very friendly. Most importantly the owners were so gracious and helpful. Thank you Shawn and Kim. We hope to visit again soon.
Stayed: February 2022 Submitted: March 30, 2022
Excellent
The condo is very nice. They have it stocked with even a pack and play for little ones. The owner is very nice and quick to respond. It is a short walk to South Beach. The condo is larger than the pictures show. The people at the complex were very friendly. It is a great home for a vacation!
Stayed: April 2021 Submitted: May 06, 2021
Owner response
Thank you Mary Ann, it was a pleasure hosting you. We hope to have you back with us again.
Marco Mindset
Everything about this rental was perfect Shawn, the owner is very nice and very responsive. The unit was nice and clean when we arrived. All the appliances are new and washer and dryer in the kitchen was wonderful.
Stayed: March 2021 Submitted: April 10, 2021
Owner response
Thank you Nancy, you and your family were wonderful guests and we were so happy to host you. Please come see us again
The Perfect Stay!
The condo is clean and huge! It is certainly bigger than any other condo I have been in. Honestly it feels more like a house than a condo. The beds were comfortable (the master even has an adjustable king!) I am an avid chef so having an updated and well-stocked kitchen was great! One of my favorite aspects of the condo is its location. I had direct access to the canal, a pool, and tennis/pickleball courts . And just an easy walk away was the beach and several restaurants! All of this, while still sitting on the quieter side of the island. You can tell that this house is a loved home and I can't wait to come back and experience it again!
Stayed: January 2021 Submitted: February 24, 2021
Owner response
Thank you for staying with us. We were happy to share our piece of paradise with you.
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