This house was perfect for our family. The pool/hot tub size-wise was exactly what we needed for our twins (5) who are good, but new swimmers, along with our older boys (10 & 8) who like a little more adventure. The dock is visible from the pool area which made us feel safe with them wanting to fish every second they weren’t in the pool. Kids caught mostly catfish from the dock but a few Jack’s and Snappers popped up every now and then. All in all they had a blast. Bring the bug spray if you plan to fish at night! Each of the bedrooms has a walkout to the lanai and even one of the bathrooms has an exterior door to the lanai. Great for quick trips to the potty for the kiddos. Kitchen was stocked with all the things we needed to cook/clean etc. Icemaker outside was a plus. We used the grill outside a couple times and it was a very nice set up. Just really loved the outdoor space of this home which is where we spent 90% of our time while awake. Beds were super comfortable, too! The beach is a 15 min walk so be prepared to drive if you have small children. It wasn’t feasible in the heat of July for us! Would be easy to bike otherwise and this house supplied 5. The beach chairs, toys, umbrella etc. need replacing but we made due for the one afternoon we spent at the beach. There is a great park close by called Mackle Park. It has a splash pad so kids should wear their suits. Sunsets are a must! If you can rent a kayak, I would recommend taking it out early to shell on the many islands off the coast and then late in the evening to catch the sunset from the water. We also rented sea doos for an hour which was great fun! Restaurants that are a must: 1) Lee bees (cash only). The platter is amazing! 2) Snook Inn - always worth the wait 3) Doreen’s - the chilaquiles were delish 4) Joey’s - New York style pizza We love Marco and can’t wait to come back!!

Been to Florida many times. Had never seen the Everglades. Flew to Miami. Rented a convertible and drove to Marco Island. The house was beautiful. Quiet neighborhood. Walking distance to the beach. Stocked with everything needed. We really enjoyed the outdoor kitchen and having the private pool. Would definitely stay at this property again.