Welcome to your Marco Island Beach house! Our apartment is right on the beach, has beautiful views of the Gulf of Mexico, beach and sunsets from our private 2nd floor balcony, heated pool, gym, tennis courts, covered parking spot, gated community with front desk workers, WiFi, cable, movie channels, 2 full baths, generous walk in closets in both of the 2 bedrooms, fully equipped kitchen with Keurig, dishwasher, stove, microwave, toaster, gas grill, French door fridge, washing machine/dryer and more!
The condo is centrally located and walking distance to restaurants, fun activities such as JetSki’s, boat rentals, great bars - some right on the beach, shopping and natural preserves.
The condo is located right on the beach with walking distance to restaurants, fun activities such as JetSki’s, boat rentals, great bars - some right on the beach, shopping, golf and natural preserves.
Marco Island is the largest of Florida's Ten Thousand Islands and is the gateway to the Everglades. It is connected to the mainland by two bridges, the Judge S.S. Jolley to the north and the Goodland Bridge to the south. There are 100 miles of man-made waterfront canals on Marco and the majority of the home sites are on water. The boating in this area is unsurpassed. Back water or offshore, and there are many fun places to cruise to and the fishing is great too.
The beaches are spectacular with 3 ½ miles of crescent shaped beach and beaches you can access by boat on some of the other 10,000 Islands. There are three main access points to Marco's crystal beaches. Golfing is another great pastime and there are several quality courses in the area. Marco Island is just 16 miles south of Naples, about 45 minutes south of Southwest Florida's International Airport and 98 miles due west of Miami.
Marco Island is the southernmost point on the Gulf of Mexico so it gets the best weather possible and we get very favorable breezes in the summer and less rain than the mainland in the rainy season.
PLACES TO VISIT
Brigg's Nature Center - You can view a variety of wildlife at the center, including over 100 species of birds. Located about nine miles north of Marco.
Collier-Seminole Park - Here you can camp or just bring your family to hike the many nature and wilderness trails. Along the way you will see many tropical trees, plants and orchids.
Big Cypress National Preserve - The Preserve has over 700,000 acres. The canoeing is great here and they have trails for hiking also..
Everglades National Park - The park offers numerous hiking trails and here you will see some of the rare wildlife I described. You will have the opportunity to see alligators, turtles, manatees, snakes, deer, cougar and other wildlife, not to mention the exotic plants.
RESTAURANTS
https://burgerbeast.com/restos/gulfcoast-florida/
http://www.gulfshorelife.com/Food-Dining/
http://www.marcoreview.com/Restaurants.html
https://www.paradisecoast.com/tours
Del & Mel Caribbean Restaurant
4961 Rattlesnake Hammock Rd, Naples, FL 34113
(239) 687-3434
Possibly Closed 2018: Jerk chicken & other Jamaican specialties are prepared at this quaint, informal strip-mall outfit.
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https://www.yelp.com/search?find_loc=Marco+Island,+FL
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Dolphin Tiki Bar & Grill
1021 Anglers Cove (@ Bald Eagle Dr.; @ Rose Marina)
Marco Island, FL 34145
(239) 394-4048
Casual, waterside tiki bar on a dock behind the Angler's Cove condos. Blackened grouper fish tacos; California rolls; blackened shrimp BLT wrap; coconut shrimp; crab stack. Tough to find. Happy hour every day (-30%).
NeNe's Kitchen
297 N Collier Blvd. (nr. Empire Bagel Factory)
Marco Island, FL 34145
(239) 394-3854
neneskitchen.com
Breakfast or brunch, with working-class prices. Crunchy French Toast: BLTE's; veggie skillet. Better than Doreen's, some say. Closes at 2 p.m. Cash only.
Empire Bagel Factory
277 N. Collier Blvd. (next to NeNe's Kitchen)
Marco Island, FL 34145
(239) 642-4141
Lee Be Fish Co.
350 Royal Palm Dr. (nr. Olde Marco Inn)
Marco Island, FL 34145
(239) 389-0580
leebefish.com
Fish market/restaurant at end of Bald Eagle Drive near the water with a few tables outside. Good reviews. Closes when it sells out, so best for lunch. Cash only.
Hoot’s
563 E. Elkcam Cir (nr. Bald Eagle Dr.)
Marco Island, FL 34145
(239) 394-4644
hootsbreakfastandlunch.com
Described as like NeNe's Kitchen...local, good portions, etc. Across the street from Dunkin' Donuts and next to the Marco Eagle Newspaper. 7-2, 5-8 except Sat./Sun.
Michelbob’s Championship Ribs & Steaks
915 N. Collier Blvd. (n. of McDonald's)
Marco Island, FL 34145
(239) 394-0302
Decent BBQ. Takeout only. Open to 8 p.m.
Stonewalls
551 S Collier Blvd. (across from Surf Club/Hilton Marco)
Marco Island, FL 34145
(239) 389-1995
marcostonewalls.com
Basic broad-range menu, from breakfast to sandwiches to pizza, with attractive prices per reviews. Order at counter, then sit. Good chef's salad.8:30-8:30 daily.
Jack's Lookout
951 Bald Eagle Dr.
Marco Island, FL 34145
(239) 394-5944
jackslookout.com
Dive bar once owned by Tony T's Brockton cousins. Beer and wine only. Clam chowder, chili, hot dogs. Closes by 9 p.m.
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Goodland (San Marco Road, toward Goodland)
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Stan's Idle Hour
221 Goodland Dr W
Goodland, FL 34140
Traditional old Florida dockside dive/tiki bar. Fresh fish sandwiches, live music, cold beer. To 9 p.m.
The Little Bar Restaurant
205 Harbor Pl
Goodland, FL 34140
Not fancy, but comfortable alternative to nearby Stan's. Stone crabs, soft shell crabs, crab cakes, lobster BLT, mahi, scallops, even kielbasa we're told. 11:30 to midnight.
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Everglades City – Home of the Stone Crab
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Triad Seafood Market and Café
401 School St. 34139
http://triadseafoodmarketcafe.com/menu/
https://www.paradisecoast.com/profile/triad-seafood-market-cafe/1928
Screened porch over the Barron River, fresh-fish market and all-you-can-eat stone crab specials (when available). Fresh stone crab and seafood on the docks. Dine on the river on our screened porch. Featuring stone crab claws, shrimp, conch, smoked fish, frog legs, crab cakes and homemade key lime pie. Closed during summer. 10:30 am - 5 pm Sun., Mon,. Tues. 10:30 am - 8:30 pm Tues. through Sat. Dinner 5-9 on Friday and Saturday nights. Prime rib on Saturday night. Other best-bets: fried or grilled grouper, conch fritters, clam chowder, fried gator tail.
City Seafood
702 Begonia St. 34139
http://www.cityseafood1.com/menu.html
https://www.paradisecoast.com/profile/city-seafood/392
Casual seafood joint with a covered outdoor patio with picnic tables overlooking the Barron River. Bring a cooler to stock up on fresh seafood at the market "to go." Have a cocktail, get their frozen key lime pie for dessert and buy a shirt to take home. Other best bets: whole smoked mullet, smoked fish dip, frog legs. In 2018, Mediums $19/lb.; Large $29; Jumbo $38; and Colossal $43. 11-6 p.m.
Grimm’s Stone Crab
919 Dupont St. 34139
http://www.crabsr.us/
Not a restaurant, but you can buy fresh stone crab claws here and they will crack them for you. Folks from Miami will actually drive over to Grimm’s for stone crab at better prices, and Grimm’s ships fresh overnight, nationwide. In 2018, Mediums $18/lb.; Large $27/lb.; and Jumbo $37/lb. 8-5 p.m., Mon.-Sat.; no Sunday.
