Impeccable Marco Island home on an situated on an oversized tip lot boasting 273’ of waterfront with views of 5 converging waterways! Enjoy sun all day on the pool deck or in the heated infinity pool plus a waterfall. The pool is open-concept with no "cage" cover, making for amazing star-gazing while relaxing in the hot-tub after your day of fun. Enjoy sunsets from the pool deck. The screen lanai is equipped with a large electronic screen which can be opened for full access to the pool deck although it is suggested that you keep the screen closed if you want to keep young children away from the pool deck. You are almost assured of seeing dolphins swim by. The lot has twice the water frontage of the average Marco waterfront lot with water views to three sides of the pool area. The home was quality built in 2005 and has since had a complete professional remodel throughout.
You'll enjoy high quality furnishings and bedding's throughout. All bedrooms offer flat screen TV's. We "stream" our TV services with endless channels allowing you to watch countless movies, news channels and local weather. (FAR better than cable) The living room features a home theater system with 65" flat screen TV and the master Bedroom Suite has a 55"' TV. The office has high speed internet, computer, wireless network, printer fax, scanner and 26' monitor. The kitchen is stocked with every gadget you’ll need to prepare a gourmet meal – all you need to do is decide if you want to eat inside at the eight chair round table or outside in the lanai – both have fantastic water views!
No detail has been over looked. The large lot affords unusual privacy and features lush tropical landscapes which include orange trees, lemon trees, lime trees, coconut palms, royal palms, Christmas Palms, and a variety of other tropical plants and bushes. The pool is open concept with no screen cover to block the sun and views. We've had NO complaints of mosquitoes or black flies due to the openness of the water surrounding the property to the point where we VERY seldom close the electric lanai screen when we are at the house. The large lanai can be open to the pool off the living areas or closed off with the click of a button which closes a large electronic screening system.
The home is a 5 minute drive from a couple of Marco Island's finest beaches, hardware stores, food stores, shopping ,restaurants and movie theater.
There’s plenty to do: Rent a boat by the half day or full day at the marina which is 5 minutes from the house. Pack a lunch and explore islands like Keewaydin Island. Within a half hour’s drive you can be in the Everglades where alligator/boat tours can be found. Everglades City is an old fishing Village that is a must see. Take a half day trip and have lunch there, exploring the everglades park on the return trip. Power sailing is available along the beach just a mile from the house, including jet ski rentals. There is a theater within a mile from the house where you can enjoy dinner and a movie. Mackle Park is just across the street from the house. The library and Marco historical museum are within a few minutes walk from the house. Enjoy biking or walking around the lake at the park. There are four bikes at the home for guest use, along with beach towels and beach chairs, beach chair caddy and beach umbrella. (4 poolside chaise lounge chairs , a comfort lounger and outside dining table and chairs)
The four bikes are: One 27" men's bike, one 26" lady's bike, one 24" teenager's bike and one 16" kids bike. The 16" bike has easy "snap-on / snap- off" training wheels if needed. Additional bikes can be rented by the week or day on the island. There are usually several fishing rods in the garage as well.
There is a minimum stay of 7 nights unless we have overlapping stays where five or six night stays are possible. Customary check in/check out on Saturdays but will consider stays outside of these parameters. Please inquire.
There is no doubt, you will be pleased with a decision to book this magnificent home. Our guest book contains 14 years of guest reviews. Every review is unedited or redacted. We examine the market often to be sure our rates are providing our guests with the best possible accommodation for their dollar. ALL are positive 5 star reviews!
Be sure to read our online reviews and come stay, you'll be glad you did!
Unique Benefits
This home is a 5 minute drive from a couple of Marco Island's finest beaches, hardware stores, food stores,shopping and restaurants. Mackel Park is within a couple of minutes walk. Enjoy biking or walking around the lake at the park.
Why Kids Love It
The pool of course. But the best local attraction for kids is within a three minute walk over to Mackle Park. Google Mackle Park for pics and videos of this fabulous adult and children's park.
Area Information
Located at the end of a very quiet dead end street you'll not be bothered by traffic found the main roads (Heathwood, San Marco, Barfield, Collier). The exposure of this property will assure sun on the pool deck from morning until sunset. Close enough to the open waters of the gulf that dolphin sightings are commonplace, often daily.
Attractions Within Walking Distance
Mackle Park: Outstanding.
Public Library
Marco Historic Museum
Favorite Places To Eat
Snook Inn, Old Marco Inn, Gypsy Island Cafe
Inside Scoop
Rent a Pontoon Boat and visit some of the many islands close by.
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Amenities
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Public library and historic museum within walking distance from house.
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Rates
| Rate Period | Nightly | Weekend Night | Weekly | Monthly | Min Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 27 - Dec 14 2024 | $350 | 7 nights | |||
Dec 14 - Dec 21 2024 | $375 | 7 nights | |||
Dec 21 - Dec 28 2024 | $650 | 7 nights | |||
Dec 28 2024 - Jan 04 2025 | $600 | 7 nights | |||
Jan 04 - Jan 25 2025 | $550 | 7 nights |
Fees:
Damage/Loss Insurance: $79
Electricity surcharge: $50
Cleaning Fee: $185
Pet Fee w/prior approval: $225
Tax Rate: 12%
Notes:
There is a Pool Heat Fee of 65.00/week from December through March as electricity costs are extremely high in the area. We have our pool heat set to 86 degrees whereas the vast majority of homes on the island have heat set to 84 to 85 degrees.
Weekly rentals run Saturday to Saturday but will consider deviations from this for existing "broken" weeks. (ie: a guest may have booked 10 nights leaving flexibility in booking times around that stay) Always check with us. We are more apt to deviate from this policy on last minute booking requests.
There are three cameras in use at the property. One is for viewing the pool filter equipment on the side of the house, another is for viewing the dock area and the third camera is a doorbell camera. There are NO cameras inside the home. No cameras are covering the pool, hot tub and lanai areas. The three cameras are for security purposes only.
Availability
Last updated December 12, 2024
Location
Hosted by James Mardis
Member since 2017
Year purchased: 2009
About the host: We live in New Hampshire and have owned a home on Marco since 2001. We had first been to Marco back in the mid 80's. We own a vacation rental company on Lake Winnipesaukee in central NH.
Why this property? This is our second home on Marco. We sold our original home in 2009 when we found this property. It's location was perfect. Central on the island and close to everything yet is located on a very quiet dead end street. Quick out to the open Gulf and a couple of minute walk from a great park. (Mackle Park).
Guestbook comments from the host:
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we use the boat lift?
Sorry, not permitted. Guests my tie up along side the dock. Leave appropriate slack to allow for changes in the tides.
How many bicycles are at the house?
Four. If more are needed there is a bike shop on the island that rents by the day or week. ( 3 adult bikes and one 16" kids bike with removable training wheels)
Are pets allowed?
Dogs only - please, no cats. Only non-shedding breeds of 50 pounds or less are allowed. Owner must approve pet prior to booking. Only one dog allowed per stay.
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Reviews
Lisa W.Wonderful home-amazing pool
This home has everything you need, comfortable beds, a fully stocked kitchen, and a beautiful view. The sunsets were amazing. Saw a dolphin from the pool. The pool is amazing lots of space for family and fun. I would highly recommend it!
Stayed: May 2024 Submitted: May 29, 2024
Owner response
Lisa, Thanks so much for your review. It's appreciated. We try our best to make sure the home has everything we would want when we are on vacation away from home. Hope to have you stay with us again. Jim
Terry D.1248 Bilboa Court, Marco Island
We have just returned from a 13 night holiday in this wonderful house on Marco Island. The house was outstanding both inside and outside - it was even better than it looked on the photographs. We saw dolphin swimming by most days and boats and jet skis on a daily basis. This house is worthy of the highest rating. I never usually give reviews but on this occasion this house was so exceptional I could not pass this opportunity by. The booking process was simple and efficient.
Stayed: May 2023 Submitted: May 31, 2023
Owner response
Terry, Thank you so much for your positive review of our home. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay. We do try hard to keep the house looking sharp, just as we would want it to be when we have booked vacation homes for our family. Glad the dolphins were out. Once, when I was staining the dock, I was lying down on the dock when a dolphin swam directly underneath me and cleared his blowhole. Nearly scared me to death. :) Hope you'll visit again. Thanks for taking good care of our home.
Steve and F.Best Location On The Entire Island!
Immaculate and stunning were our first thoughts when we walked in and continued to be during our two-week stay. Wish we could have stayed a month or longer! Incredible sunsets and enjoyed seeing the Dolphins swim by. The location was perfect and close to everything. Could not have asked for more and can't wait to come back. THANK YOU!! P.S. -- caught some monster fish right off the seawall. Kids loved it
Stayed: December 2023 Submitted: January 06, 2023
Owner response
Thanks for the great review! So glad you and your family enjoyed your vacation. It is a special spot and we are fortunate to be able to share the experience with others. Hope you'll come back again. Happy New Year!
Jessica L.Perfect!
Great house with everything we needed. Comfortable beds. The pool and spa were perfect and used every day. This made our family so happy!
Stayed: December 2022 Submitted: December 26, 2022
Owner response
Happy New Year! So glad you and your family enjoyed your stay! We hope to have you stay at our home again in the future. Many thanks for the kind review. Jim Mardisw
Debra M.Perfect island home
We spent a week in this perfect home and can't find a thing to criticize. The location was great, pool and spa were excellent, bed was super comfortable, and the kitchen was fully appointed. We especially loved the open pool since the weather was incredible and no bugs to interfere! The instructions on operating everything were greatly appreciated as were the pool floats, bikes, and easy check-in and departure.
Stayed: December 2022 Submitted: December 12, 2022
Owner response
Thanks so much for your kind review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you'll stay at our home again. Best wishes for the Christmas season. Jim and Ann
Heidi C.Love this house and property!!!
We had a wonderful time on our vacation and it all started with this house. We loved the infinity pool and hot tub! We liked that the pool was not screened in like so many others are!! The house had everything we needed to cook, which we did except for one night. The house was very spacious. The view was amazing, especially the sunsets at night!!!! The house is right on the canal and we saw dolphins almost everyday! I would highly recommend this accommodation.
Stayed: May 2022 Submitted: June 14, 2022
Owner response
Heidi, Thanks so much for your positive review! So glad you enjoyed your holiday. We come down several times a year to make sure the property is well kept and supplied so our guests can do what they came to do which is to relax and enjoy. We hope you'll think of our home again in the future. Enjoy your summer. Jim and Ann Mardis
Ron K.Everything about this stay was outstanding!
This property has everything that you would possibly need during your stay. The location is so convenient to the beach, restaurants, shopping, just to name a few. The infinity swimming pool and hot tub overlook the channels that the house faces. The sunsets from the poolside are incredible. The beds are very comfortable and the on-suite to the master bedroom is awesome. The house is very spacious for a family to enjoy. We will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed: January 2022 Submitted: February 09, 2022
Owner response
Thanks Ron. So glad you and your family enjoyed your stay. We'd love to have you stay at our place again. Your positive review is greatly appreciated. Regards, Jim and Ann Mardis
Patrick M.Great Place!
My family of (4) have been coming down to the Marco/Naples area during Christmas or Spring break for about 14 years . We always rent a house or condo. This one is definitely one of the best ones we have rented. Very well equipped and the views are absolutely amazing!!!!! The sunsets on the patio are spectacular and everything from the spa and pool were very simple to use. I highly recommend this property!!!!!
Stayed: December 2021 Submitted: January 03, 2022
Owner response
Thanks for taking the time to post a review of your stay. Your review is really helpful to future guests trying to find the right property for their family when they take their vacation. Thanks for your positive review!! We're glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to have you stay at our home again. Best wishes for a safe and healthy New Year! Jim and Ann
Vicky M.Surpassed our expectations!
Everything was perfect. We loved the pool and rarely left the house My granddaughters even played in the.pool when it rained. We rented a 24 ft Pontoon boat for the week, tied to dock and had a great time exploring the waterways. We encountered dolphin and having the boat was so nice. The home itself is just beautiful, quite luxurious actually. I highly recommend this rental.thank you for a fabulous vacation.
Stayed: September 2021 Submitted: October 03, 2021
Owner response
Vicky, Thanks so much for your great review. It is great to hear that your family enjoyed the home and Marco Island. We hope you'll come back and visit again. Regards, Jim and Ann Mardis
Heidi S.The pool and lanai are amazing
We loved the house! The outdoor area is amazing. The lanai with the electric screen makes the day fun with open access to the pool, hot tub and water then during the evening we’d close it for games. The kitchen is a great size and made breakfast and lunches so easy with all the room and counter space. The management agency was great to work with. We’d love to visit again.
Stayed: December 2020 Submitted: December 20, 2020
Owner response
Hi Heidi, Thanks for your positive review of our home. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay! We do hope you'll come back and visit again. Best wishes for safe and healthy holidays and New Year. Jim and Ann Mardis
Rich G.WONDERFUL HOME: AMAZING LOCATION WITH EXTRAORDINARY VIEWS
The location IS amazing. The Westerly facing views from the pool deck and the home provide sunset murals in the sky almost every night. Walking around the Lake at Makle Park just across the street from the home is a perfect place for a morning walk watching the sunrise and the amazing birds that feed and fish on the lake. The owners have provided EVERYTHING that you might need for your stay and obviously take great pride in their home. It is clean and nicely furnished. The home is fully equipped with linens, kitchen appliances, cookware, etc., etc.. We would certainly go back again.
Stayed: May 2020 Submitted: June 27, 2020
Owner response
Thanks very much for your kind words about our home. It was great having you as our guests. We hope you'll come back for another visit. Best wishes for a safe and healthy summer. Jim
David S.Fantastic Spacious Holiday Home
This was our third holiday to Marco Island, and certainly the best yet. This villa ticked all the boxes for us. Everything we needed or could have wished for was here. The villa was spacious and well equipped, the pool and hot tub were fantastic. We even had a visit from a dolphin one evening. Mackle Park is just across the road and other amenities close by, (but then, nothing is far away on Marco). I would recommend this villa with no hesitation and we certainly will be back soon.
Stayed: July 2019 Submitted: August 07, 2019
Owner response
Dave, Thanks very much for providing a review. Future guests will appreciate the input you've provided as do we. We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and that you left our home in as good a condition as you found it. Your family is welcome back anytime . Ann and I look forward to having you return as our guests again in the future. Best, Jim Mardis
Joseph H.Truly Paradise!
It just doesn't get much better than this, even in Marco Island! The home is spacious, open and well appointed, but the VIEW makes all the difference in the world! We sat back and relaxed as we gazed over the infinity pool into the natural waterways on THREE sides! Our granddaughter loved to fish right off the property and caught three nice sized fish! Sunsets were fantastic, of course, and quiet evenings were amazing, as well. We enjoyed sitting in the hot tub overlooking all the beautifully lit, sparkling pool and waterways and counted the stars -- and satellites! -- as they lit up the sky. The kitchen was wide open to living and entertaining spaces which made cooking fun! There was every type of dish, glass and appliance you could possibly need, and cookbooks, too! Bedrooms and baths were well furnished and linens were abundant. The yard has gorgeous flowers and fruit trees -- we sampled an orange that was so juicy and tasty that it's impossible to describe. A day at the beach was made easy by the rolling cart with beach chairs and umbrellas -- just pack and go, and we did! They really thought of EVERYTHNG and it was such a pleasure to stay -- we truly did not want to leave. THANK YOU SO MUCH!! Best vacation, EVER!!!!!
Stayed: April 2019 Submitted: May 09, 2019
Owner response
Wow, thank you! We love it there too and wish we could spend more time down on Marco. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you back again in the future. Jim and Ann Mardis
Jaclyn S.Absolutely perfect!
My husband and I enjoyed everything about this property. We've done several home rentals and this one is very memorable. We had another couple join us for a few days and they were very comfortable upstairs. The pool, which is amazing, was enjoyed at every moment possible. We appreciated it not being in a cage which gave us the best opportunity to enjoy the unique parcel of land it is located on. The kitchen was equipped with cooking utensils to accommodate our cooking and grilling needs. We purchased spices, olive oil and loved the Wednesday farmers market as well paradise fish market. The owner was very flexible on our dates and pleasant to work with. The real estate company handling checking in and out also made this a great experience. We cannot wait to return to Marco Island and hope to be lucky enough to spend time in this home again.
Stayed: April 2019 Submitted: April 15, 2019
Owner response
Thanks very much for your positive review! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay. We get lots of positive comments on the "open concept" pool. We had a pool cage which blew away during a storm in 2005. We nearly installed a new "cage" and decided not to at the last minute. We too much prefer the open sky and are so glad we never installed the cage. You guys were great guests and we hope you'll stay with us again. Regards, Jim and Ann
Tim G.Awesome
We stayed in this house over the 4th of July. Before booking it we were worried about the possibility of bugs being a problem because there is no screen over the pool. The rental rep suggested we reach out directly to the owner to see if that's an issue. We did, and he was very responsive and helpful. He assured us that bugs are not a problem and he was absolutely right. We never had an issue and it was much better to be truly outside by the pool than surrounded by screens. There is still a screened in lanai next to the pool for after dark when bugs would come out anywhere in Florida. The house was immaculate, fully stocked with all the essentials, and is in a great location. We're already planning to return.
Stayed: July 2018 Submitted: July 16, 2018
Owner response
Thanks so much for your kind review. We're really glad you enjoyed your stay. I nearly put a new pool cage over the pool after a hurricane blew the original cage away. SO glad we didn't. Hope to have you as our guests again. Jim and Ann Mardis
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Sleeps 6
3 bedrooms
2.5 bathrooms
2884 sq. ft.
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