Sun Filled Marco Island Townhome with heated pool, 5 Minutes to Beach

MINIMUM 2-WEEK RENTALS
NO PETS (per Sand Star Villas rules)

Ideal for snowbirds, couples, and remote workers seeking a quiet two-week-plus retreat.

DESCRIPTION
Unwind and retreat at this newly re-decorated 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhome at Sand Star Villas — a quiet, friendly community just five minutes from Marco Island's award-winning waterfront.

A recently resurfaced, heated community pool sits mere steps from your door, complete with a tiki hut, reclining sun loungers, a brand-new gas grill, and a freshly surfaced patio. Soak up the afternoon sun, enjoy happy hour under the cabana, and grill fresh local seafood for dinner. Afterward, take a short walk to the waterfront Esplanade for ice cream and stargazing.

Available for a minimum of two weeks — perfect for a longer, slower stay.

ABOUT
Step inside a home thoughtfully decorated with stories, artifacts, and art collected over 20+ years of international travel across 100 countries. Every detail has been chosen with care to make your stay comfortable and memorable.

Excellently located near the commercial heart of Marco Island, the home is within a 12–15 minute walk of roughly two dozen bars and restaurants, two grocery stores, and numerous shops and services.

As a seasoned traveler myself, I've stocked the space with local guides, books, menus, and recommendations to help you make the most of this beautiful corner of Southwest Florida. Questions? Ask me anything.

WORK FROM HOME

Staying for a couple of weeks or more and need to work? Let me know before arrival and I'll set up a dedicated desk space — on the main floor, in the master bedroom, or both — so your remote office is ready when you walk in. Pair that with high-speed WiFi, a quiet community, and a heated pool steps away, and it's an easy place to get work done and still feel like you're on vacation.

ESSENTIALS

A two-level townhome with 2 bedrooms and 2.5 baths.

Main level: kitchen, living room, screened garden-facing lanai, full-size washer and dryer, and a half bath.

Second level: master bedroom with king bed and en-suite bath (remodeled in 2021) featuring a spa-stone floor, plus a generously sized walk-in closet with ample shelving and storage. The guest bedroom offers a queen bed with a JW Marriott signature mattress, closet space, and a full bath with tub and shower off the hallway.

Conveniences include:

Garden-facing screened lanai with table, chairs, and a zero-gravity lounger

Ground-floor entry with two parking spaces directly in front of the unit

Full-size washer and dryer in-unit

Newly installed plantation shutters

Toaster, coffee maker, electric kettle, microwave, stove, full-size refrigerator, dishwasher

50" 4K Smart Roku TV in the living room and 55" 4K Smart Roku TV in the master bedroom

High-speed wireless internet

Beach chairs, cooler, and plenty of towels provided

HOST BIO

Originally from Washington, D.C., I spent more than a decade living and traveling overseas, and I've decorated this home with pieces collected along the way. I run a contemporary art advisory firm out of Miami.

My parents, who help me with property management when I'm not on the island, are retired and live just down the street — available to assist with anything you need during your stay.

I've owned this home since 2014 and genuinely believe Marco Island is an ideal getaway. I'd love to host you.

Registration Number: 21-8016615268-0

Unique Benefits

WHY SAND STAR VILLAS

Many Marco Island rentals sit in large, crowded, multi-level condo developments where units stack on top of one another and you hear neighbors on every side. Sand Star Villas is different: just 21 units arranged in two townhouse rows, with no neighbors above or below you. The community is exceptionally quiet and is rarely fully occupied, even in high season.

There's no parking garage and no long walk to your door — you park directly in front of the unit and step inside within seconds. The garden view from the back lanai is a lovely place to start the morning, and the neighbors, owners and renters alike, are a friendly bunch who often gather for drinks around the pool in the evening.

Area Information

LOCATION

5-minute drive to what Condé Nast esteemed as "One of America's Most Beautiful Beaches"

5-minute walk to the waterfront Esplanade — outdoor harbor-side dining, ice cream, and shopping

10-minute walk to the weekly Marco Island Farmers Market at Veterans Memorial Park (Wednesdays in season)

2-minute drive to two major grocery stores and convenience stores

30-minute drive to the Everglades and Collier-Seminole State Park
2 hours to Miami / Ft. Lauderdale
2.5 hours to Palm Beach
Nearest airport: Ft. Myers (RSW), 50 miles

Attractions Within Walking Distance

Sand Bar
Esplanade
Marco Town Center
Publix
Winn Dixie
CVS
many restaurants and bars

Favorite Places To Eat

Ciao Bella (Italian), Arturo's, Snook Inn, Marco Island Brewery, 844, KJ Asian Bistro, Sunset Chicken, and Sweet Annie's Ice Cream.