Marco's 1# Vacation Home -The Best Vacation Rental Experience On the Island!

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Spacious and renovated kitchen with granite countertops and dimming lights.

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6195.1 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Pool

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Marco Island, FL

Marco Beach

13 min walk

Marco Island Historical Museum

16 min walk

Marco Island Ski & Watersports

17 min walk

Marco Island, FL (MRK)

15 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Large Guest Room

1 King Bed

Livingroom

1 Double Futon

Master Suite

1 King Bed

Twin Beds Tropical Bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Guest/Pool Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

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Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

Come enjoy luxurious tropical waterfront front home with a sunset view from lanai and beautiful pool area. Home is completely renovated featuring natural travertine stone floors throughout the entire home, beautiful granite surfaces throughout, vaults, crown trim throughout, stainless appliances, large LED tv's in every room! Putting green. Dock has been upgraded with power, water and fishing cleaning station, and cleats. The home is beautifully furnished and was professionally decorated. This home is loaded with 5 large LED and Smart TVs throughout the home. Home has super-fast high-speed internet, and cable service provides 1000's of free streaming shows and movies to choose from! Whirlpool XL washer and dryer just added to the home. All bedrooms have quality high thread bed sheets, and the house is completely stocked with anything you can think of! We want you to be on vacation and not worry about the little things. This house is loaded with extras. Unlike most vacation homes, we provide almost all of the small convenience items so you can focus on your vacation. We have what we call the 'wall of fun' in the garage to accommodate your outdoor play. Beach & pool accessories provided, to multiple bikes in the garage, golfs clubs & tennis rackets, paddleboard and boogie board for the beach. This rental is 4 blocks from the beach, closer than 98% of the island! The house is loaded with Tommy Bahama beach chairs, umbrella, coolers and beach carts, and beach towels for your use. There is a bike lane on the street in front of the house for use. We provide beach bikes in the garage for your enjoyment. There is a dock to fish off with fishing poles in the garage. We want all guests to enjoy Marco Island and can help with any suggestions on activities and restaurants, call anytime! Come enjoy paradise on Marco Island at our wonderful vacation home!

Additional home details:

Relax in the 28x14 ft. heated pool, or simply lounge in the large, covered lanai. There are many seating options! Pool has NW exposure which gives you ample sun without overheating you. The vacation home is beautifully decorated with top of the line, comfortable furniture through-out. Master bathroom has a soaking tub & large separate shower.

The yard and landscaping surrounding the pool is full of beautiful tropical plants and palms trees making this vacation home a great tropical getaway!

Please read our reviews, guests love this house, and we provide the best service for your stay! Come vacation in paradise at the Tropical Tommy Bahama House!

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Thank you,
John

Property manager

John Ball

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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Pool

Kitchen

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Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

5 tv's, high speed wifi, pool & beach toys

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

House has a maximum occupancy of 6 house guests. You will be asked to vacate the premises if have additional guests with no refund. No smoking/pets.

You are required to follow the new rent ordinance on the island which requires basically no noise outside (pool included after 6pm to 8am).

Attached is a link to the rules with fines included: https://library.municode.com/fl/marco_island/ordinances/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=1190714

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Marco Island

Located in Marco Island, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve and Otter Mound Preserve, while Marco Island Historical Museum and Marco Players Theater are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Marco Golf and Garden, or check out an event or a game at City of Marco Island Racquet Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Marco Island, FL

What's nearby

Marco Beach - 13 min walk
South Marco Beach - 18 min walk
Marco Island Marina - 5 min drive
Tigertail Beach - 5 min drive
Hideaway Beach - 9 min drive

Getting around

Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
‪Korals Sushi & Cocktail Lobby - ‬20 min walk
‪Doreen's Cup of Joe - ‬18 min walk
‪Quinn's on the Beach - ‬3 min drive
‪Pizza Grande - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Marco's 1# Vacation Home -The Best Vacation Rental Experience On the Island! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Marco's 1# Vacation Home -The Best Vacation Rental Experience On the Island! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Marco's 1# Vacation Home -The Best Vacation Rental Experience On the Island!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Marco's 1# Vacation Home -The Best Vacation Rental Experience On the Island!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Marco's 1# Vacation Home -The Best Vacation Rental Experience On the Island! located?

This family-friendly Marco Island holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of City of Marco Island Racquet Center and Marco Beach. South Marco Beach and Mackle Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Heather R., Bath

5 May 2016

Wonderful!

Having never visited Marco Island before, we hoped we had chosen the right villa in the right location and we could not have been more delighted. The villa was superb. From the very start, John was more than helpful and prompt with our booking and any questions we had regarding our stay. He greeted us warmly when we arrived and gave us numerous tips on what to do, what to see and where to eat during our visit. The villa is very well laid out and spacious. It is beautifully kept and very well equipped with everything you can think of. The kitchen is great - overlooking the canal - and the outside seating under the lanai is the perfect location for bbq's and evening relaxation. The pool is great and fun for the family. However, I spent most of my time sitting on the dock watching the wildlife. And what a collection! A large manatee visited us at least three times (we nicknamed him Mani!), together with a dolphin, stingray, and jumping fish. When the water was quiet, we were entertained by Osprey chasing each other in the sun, together with numerous other species of birds. A lovely, tranquil spot with friendly neighbours waving 'hello'. Within walking distance of the public beach and a short ride to the nearest supermarket and various restaurants on the Island, it could not be in a better location. It was quiet at night and fun in the day. Stress free and comfortable. We were all very sad to leave both the villa and the Island, but in the knowledge that we intend to return next year, we left counting the days to next time. Thank you John. Home from home. A fantastic holiday in a great house. We will be back, but for longer.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Heather R., Bath

5 May 2016

Fantastic Villa!

This was our first visit to Marco Island and booked this property hoping that we had chosen well. We were not disappointed. From day one, John was efficient, helpful and friendly. He answered communications promptly and welcomed us personally to Paradise! The house has everything you need to start your holiday from the moment you arrive. It is in a great location and is very peaceful. With every amenity you can think of, it is relaxing and stress free, as well as being beautifully kept. We spent most of our days outside - either by the pool, under the lanai or down on the dock watching for wildlife. Our patience was rewarded! We had regular visits from a large manatee (which we nicknamed Mani). He/she came right up to the dock to check us out!! We also had a visit from a dolphin, as well as a stingray, jumping fish and many other varieties too numerous to mention. When not watching the water, we were entertained by Ospreys chasing each other in the sun. The pool area is great and the dining area under the lanai is perfect for bbq's and relaxing at the end of the day. The kitchen is fully equipped and I will miss standing at the window watching the views of the canal. With friendly neighbours and lots of space, this was home from home for us. John is a great landlord, with lots of advice and tips on what to do and where to go. Always at the end of a phone if needed and nothing was any trouble for him. I was reluctant to write a review as I don't really want anyone else to know about this gem! We were all very sad to leave the villa and Marco Island, as it was probably one of the best holidays we have had. But ....... in the knowledge we will return again next year, I will have to make do with counting the days til our next visit. Thank you again John. From local fun (Sand Bar!! and Snook Inn) to great boat rides and trips to Naples, your home was the icing on the cake. See you next year. Pat, Heather and family

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

10 Aug 2022

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

Great house, well appointed

My friend and our brought our 11 year old kids here for a long weekend. We were impressed with how well appointed the house was. The kitchen had everything you need (the knives were dull, but what VRBO house actually has knives that work? ;) The pool was great, the beds were decently comfortable, there were plenty of towels, and the garage had everything we needed for a day at the beach. The house really isn't comfortable walking distance to the beach, especially if you have a lot of stuff you're bringing. But we drove, paid for day parking, and did't complain about it because Marco Island overall is a dream. We also loved the life-size Jenga! The owner was quick to get back to us with answers to all our questions. Overall a good experience.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt H., O’Fallon

30 July 2022

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

Would stay here again

Had a great time spending 4 nights here after staying 4 nights at the JW Marriott. For a family of 5 this place has plenty of room to spread out and the pool was very nice. Water access was also a plus for my son who loves to fish. Owner was excellent to work with and very accommodating and accessible. Plenty of toys in the garage for beach, pool, biking, kayaking, etc. All the kitchen stuff you need if you prefer to eat in.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philip R.

3 Aug 2021

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

Marco Island - Must go!

If you haven't been to Marco Island, you must go! Awesome trip with my teenage kids. House is clean, well equipped, and John is a pleasure to work with. Bikes were key for us as it is only a 4 minute ride to the beach (no car parking available). Pool was also very relaxing and clean. Rented a boat for a day and was able to use the dock at the house to load up our supplies. If you rent a boat, stop by the southern tip of Keewaydin Island to shore the boat and meet new friends - probably the highlight of our trip!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brad V.

2 Aug 2021

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

Great property

This property was clean and there was plenty of space for our family of 5. We enjoyed the pool, deck, and whole house. We didn't walk to the beach but one person dropped everyone off with our stuff and then that person dropped the car at home and rode a bike to the beach. It's a very easy and enjoyable bike ride. John's suggestions for beach entry and for resturants were extremely helpful.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joyce N.

8 May 2021

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

Second Visit Even Better!

It was a fantastic week. The host goes out of his way to ensure you have all the information needed The house is clean and has every comfort...great pool! Thanks for such a wonderful experience!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

13 Jan 2021

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

Marco family vacation

Lovely house in a good location. Easy walking or biking distance to beach and shopping. Owner was easy to reach and very responsive. Great vacation!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

28 Nov 2020

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

Great vacation

Everything thing about our rental was perfect. It was myself, husband, 2 kids (11&13), and my parents. Plenty of space for everyone. We loved the pool and we walked to the beach. My son fished off the back dock and me and my husband went for long walks in the neighborhood every morning. The house has everything you need for cooking, we were able to cook entire Thanksgiving dinner. Lots of beach towels so don’t bring those. Very clean and the owner is very easy to work with.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Lori F.

12 July 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great vacation rental

Our stay at this house was great. We had a few minor mishaps... but over all we were happy. The property owner is amazing, he got back to us immediately after sending an email and was able to get our problem solved within the hour. We come to Marco Island yearly and would definitely consinder renting this property again.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Theresa O.

6 July 2020

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

Great house!

Great property and location had everything you would need For a fun and relaxing week! My only recommendation would be may a new grill and the pool could you some tile work. When we come back to Marco Island we will definitely be staying in this house again if it’s available!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tina W.

16 June 2020

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

940 San Marco Rd

Beautiful home; we will be back!

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H., Gainesville

29 Feb 2020

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

Marco Island

Great House

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Abe C.

19 Feb 2020

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

Vacation getaway

The house was everything as expected lots of areas in the house to chill. The pool was great, central located on the island. John was a great host came over to turn up the pool temperature. All the extra stuff in the garage made the trips easier to the beach and more fun at the pool. We would defeintyly stay there again!

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joyce N.

28 Jan 2020

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

Incredible place!

The house and owner are fantastic! Place was super clean, beautiful and easy to get to. Owner was very responsive and helpful. Great location, really enjoyed our stay. Thanks so much!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

25 Jan 2020

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

Highly Recommended Marco Stay

Spacious, well maintained and well stocked, this Marco Island home was an enjoyable place to rent. The enclosed private pool was great. The house is about a 15-20 minute walk or only a 5 minute bike ride to the nearest public beach access. Included bikes and beach items are a plus. Restaurants, shops and Publix are 1.9 miles away although restaurants in several beach hotels are a little closer. John was pleasant to work with.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ashley L.

17 Jan 2020

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

Close to everything!

This is our fourth trip to Marco and the location of this home Is central to everything it has to offer. Very clean and well equipped! Within walking and biking distance to just about everything. The owner is great and made sure we had everything we needed. He even purchased an additional adult bike for our use while we were there! The house is very spacious with lots of room to spread out if with a larger group. The only reason I didn't give the location 5 stars was the lingering faint smell of sewer that periodically wafted through the neighborhood. This was a minor disturbance though and I would definitely rent this home again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Gwynne W.

30 Dec 2019

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

Close to everything

This property is great - walking distance to several restaurants and the public beach access, your own private pool, a nicely appointed kitchen and a master suite separated from the other bedrooms (nice if you're traveling with family/kids). Bikes are available which basically makes most of the island accessible if you don't have a car. The only drawback is that it is on a main road, so the road noise can sometimes be a bit much if you like to keep the windows open (but that's the price you pay for being so close to everything). John, the owner, is communicative and accommodating, and really helped us make the most of our last day when we had nearly 12 hours between check-out and our flight.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christopher D.

11 May 2019

Great house, great location

Pros- House was beautiful (as the pictures show). The home is on a main road but is definitely not busy, I never had to wait to pull out of the driveway. You are on the side of the island with all the shops and restaurants which was awesome, everything on the island is a quick drive being under 10min. And the owner stocked the house with plenty of great beach gear to use Cons- The beach is a little bit further of a walk than what was on the description, probably took closer to 20min to walk. The beach close to the house was labeled residents only. With that the south beach parking (which will put you a 3min walk to being on a beautiful beach) lot is literally 1.7miles away and to park in the lot is $8 for the day. Totally worth the money for the convenience and beauty of the beach. While we were there we saw 3 manatees and a few dolphins close to shore. Regardless I would absolutely rent here again. The home is spacious, well kept and close to anything you’d want to do! Enjoy Marco Island, it’s worth the trip and this place is worth the stay

Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Leonard W., Cincinnati ohio

6 May 2019

Great time

Wonderful place to stay with your family

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen W., Brownstown, MI

3 Apr 2019

Awesome house

We have rented on Marco Island for several years now and this house exceeded all of our expectations! The home was clean and had everything we needed. The outside area was perfect. The pool was clean and it the neighborhood was quiet.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M., Morrisville

2 June 2018

Rest & Relaxation

Wonderful relaxing home. Kitchen was well stocked with everything you needed, cooked a few nights while there. Area was quiet [even with construction next door]. Manatee in canal out back [mom & baby!] was really cool to watch. Totally enjoyed the pool day & night. Beaches were great - went to the public beach by the Apollo and Tigertail. Great shelling. Went on the Craigcats - what a fun adventure! So many restaurants to choose from - all were good. Good times in Goodland. Couldn't have asked for a nicer place for a R&R vacation. Hope to get back real soon!

Stayed 9 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Giselle A.

25 May 2018

The home is beautiful and clean!!

The homeowner was easy to contact and very accommodating. The home is located on a beautiful property right on the water. My husband and I stayed there with our two little boys and I loved that all of the doors had security alarms. The layout of the home is spacious and the kitchen was perfect. We really enjoyed our stay, the home, and we love Marco Island. We plan to visit again soon.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Britt M.

12 May 2018

Great home near the beach

The house was spacious, clean and very up to date. Pool was beautiful. 15 min walk to beach, we tried to ride bikes from the house to save time. Well stocked with pool toys and towels. Only downside was no baby stuff was available, no crib, no high chair. That was not a big deal for us, we just brought our own, but anyone with very little kids should be aware.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Claudine Pfluegl Woolery C., Lexington, KY

26 Nov 2017

Wow! Great location and beautiful property!

We had planned our Marco Island visit one year in advance. We were staying at a local resort until they cancelled our reservation one week before arrival due to damage from Hurricane Irma. In order to salvage our vacation, we found the San Marco House. John responded immediately and was able to accommodate us. He was always quick to respond to our questions and helped us with a boat rental. From the moment we entered the house, we knew we made the right choice. The house was exceptionally clean and we lacked nothing as far as amenities were concerned. I’m an avid cook and the kitchen was fully stocked for any meal preparation. The pool was clean, warm and was great to lounge about on days we weren’t out exploring the island or beach. There is so many things that are great about this property, you definitely should check it out for yourself!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017

About the host

Hosted by John Ball

We have lived on Marco Island since 2012, and love to call this paradise home. Originally we hail from Minnesota and still go back in the summer to visit friends and family. There is a lot to love about Marco Island. We enjoy the community, boating, weather, beaches, and laid back atmosphere of the island. We currently have our kids enrolled in the local schools on the island and I am a practicing realtor working at Premiere Plus Realty and own several vacation rentals on the island. I have over 20 years of experience selling real estate and managing rental properties in MN and Marco Island so if you any questions, ask away!

Why they chose this property

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION, and the Amenties you will not find vacation more loaded that this one! We quickly fell in love with this home and it's location and decided we wanted family, friends, and Marco vacationers to enjoy this beautiful home with us.

What makes this property unique

The home is close to everything, you can walk, bike or drive, you choose. The finishes on this house are high-end with top quality furnishings! We try to supply just about anything you might need. This vacation home truly is unique on the island with it being 'updated very nicely', super clean, and having almost everything you could need/want. Bring your clothes and sunscreen!