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Paradise on the Bay

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A white building with a covered patio area, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
A kitchen with a built-in oven, microwave, and gas stove. There is a dining table with chairs and a TV mounted on the wall.
A modern living room with a glass coffee table, a sofa with patterned cushions, a lamp, and a kitchen area with stainless steel appliances.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, a microwave, and a window with blinds.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Goodland, FL
  • Place, Goodland Boating Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Marco Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, South Marco Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Garden

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About the area

Goodland

Goodland is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Marco Beach and South Marco Beach. Marco Island Center for the Arts and Marco Golf and Garden are also worth visiting.
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Goodland, FL

What's nearby

  • Goodland Boating Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Marco Island Marina - 13 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Marco Beach - 16 min drive - 11.2 km
  • South Marco Beach - 16 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Tigertail Beach - 19 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sushi-Thai - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cafè San Marco - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Korals Sushi & Cocktail Lobby Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪STONEWALLS - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pinchers - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Paradise on the Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Paradise on the Bay ?

As of 2 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Paradise on the Bay on 19 Nov 2026 start from AU$1,355, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Paradise on the Bay ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Paradise on the Bay ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Paradise on the Bay ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Paradise on the Bay located?

Situated in Goodland, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Collier Seminole State Park and Goodland Boating Park. City of Marco Island Racquet Center and Marco Island Historical Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
No better view!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Place

We very much enjoyed our stay! Nice cottage and waterfront property’
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Florida Getaway!

We had a wonderful time at Amanda's property. The location could not be better, and the house was extremely clean and comfortable. We will be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Goodland trip

Nice out of the busy Marco crowd
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

weekday getaway

what a great place to relax. watching dolphins jump was amazing..sitting in chairs wwill come back thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you want to feel like a local, and have everything you could want or need at your fingertips, this is THE place. This is my second visit to Amanda’s collection of precious cabins. I’ll be back again soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy beautiful place

The apartment is very nice, cozy, super clean and with everything you need to make your stay enjoyable. The sunrise is beautiful. Very quiet area. I would come back again without hesitation.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and peaceful

Was as advertised. Host was helpful very quiet and peaceful. Had fun fishing off the dock with a beautiful view. Dolphins swam bye regularly.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Time on the water

The house was amazing new and very clean came well appointed everything you need just a couple steps to the water and nice dock with great fishing you can walk to all the restaurants will definitely be going back
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Great Week

We had a lovely time in the White Cottage. It was very clean and pleasant. We enjoyed the sunrises and sunsets from the property as well as the watching the dolphins while sitting in the Adirondack chairs in the yard. Amanda was a great host and we hope to be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
STAY AWAY!!!! That way I can keep it for myself!Just kidding,. Absolutely Beautiful !! Spotlessly Clean and in a wonderful location. Communication was excellent, host was willing to assist in any way. Very cozy, welcoming feel. With the beautiful plantings, I felt like I was back on a little piece of Maui. Will Definitely be coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Angler's Dream

Brought our kayaks and launched from the most tranquil boat ramp. We pulled right up to the water. It was the perfect private escape. I watched dolphins from the chair in the picture during sunrise and sunset with a coffee or drink in hand. We caught redfish, snapper, snook, jack, catfish, trout and a shark! Stingrays raced our kayaks. We walked to a local restaurant and the food was great. The house was clean and beautiful. The host had great communication. We will definitely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Top Lage, wunderschöne Umgebung. Cottage eher klein (Schlafzimmer, Bett).
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lost in time

We stayed in the White Cottage which has had a recent renovation by the owner. The Cottage is perfect for 2 people and has spectacular views of the sunrise each morning right from the front porch or patio but the best place to watch is from the dock over the water. Goodland is a small village lost in time, where everyone gives you a nod or wave and the fish jump all day. Amanda is a great host... we are going back for a repeat in Jan 2023!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brand new unit with gulf access!

Great communication with the owner through the booking/check in process. Access to the dock with power/water was very helpful. We were traveling in our 24' center console and did not have a vehicle so it was imperative for dockage. This property delivered. The unit was brand new and clean. Modern design with a great AC to beat the summer months is south FL. There were a few other rentals on site and all looked taken care of and inviting. Looking forward to booking our next trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Private, quiet and immaculate at the edge of the Everglades

So clean and new, it felt like we were the first guests to stay in this modern, single-family one-bedroom home overlooking Goodland Bay lined with mangroves. The home has everything a couple would need: a separate bedroom with closet, bathroom with shower, clean and stocked kitchen, dinette, couch overlooking the patio/water and two TVs. Just a couple blocks of a quaint and quiet walk to several restaurants/bars in town. The owner, a very friendly local, recommended a restaurant that was delicious with great service. We only stayed two nights, so we didn’t get much chance to do any eco tourism, but we immediately booked a second trip upon returning, even during the summer when the places in Goodland close for the slow season. We loved the place so much, we figured if we ever wanted to go out, we can always take the short drive to Marco Island. Otherwise, we’ll stock up for the weekend at the Publix nearby and never leave. Which would also be great. The best vacation rental we’ve ever stayed in by far.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
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