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Gorgeous Waterfront Views on Tarpon Bay,Walk to Beach,

Waterfront holiday home with private pool and kitchen

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Pool
Front of House
Patio
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Large Patio Dock with Fish-Cleaning Table on Tarpon Bay

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6199.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, South Marco Beach
  • Place, Marco Beach
  • Place, Tigertail Beach

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Bedroom

1 King Bed

Third Bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Master Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Second Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Gorgeous Waterfront Views on Tarpon Bay,Walk to Beach,

This tip-lot home is at the end of a cul-de-sac facing Landmark Bay, one of the most sought-after wide-water views on Marco Island. The home is designed for indoor-outdoor living, with sliding glass doors from three different rooms leading to a large, screened lanai and heated pool.

A public entrance to the widest beach on the island is a 6-minute walk from our home. Tigertail Beach, outstanding for bathing, birding and shelling, is a five minute drive and South Marco Beach, also wide, is a ten minute drive. Rookery Bay bird sanctuary is a short drive up Route 951. And for golfers, there are several signature courses close by.

For those who like to fish, Landmark Bay is called Tarpon Bay because it shelters baby tarpon year-round. It is not unusual to occasionally see four and five-foot tarpon splashing about just off the patio dock.


Landmark Bay also hosts a variety of small fish (snapper, sheepshead porgies, cravalle jacks, ladyfish) and an occasional snook coming to hook. Also, dolphins cruise through the bay on a regular basis, popping to the surface in their acrobatic display.

In addition, there is much bird life on the bay, including many pelicans, herons, egrets, ibis, spoonbills and, of course, seagulls. On occasion, you might spot an osprey, hawk or owl. There also are colonies of burrowing owls on Marco Island.

The single-story home has a 165-foot seawall with a 20 x 18-foot patio dock jutting into the bay. There is an attractive living room for entertaining, a full, formal dining room, and family room with tile floors throughout.

For entertainment, there is a 46-inch Sony Bravia HDTV and a Sony Blu-ray player. There also is a Comcast DVR that allows archiving of current Comcast TV programs and movies for later viewing. Secure high-speed Internet service is provided throughout the property

Most of your time probably will be spent outdoors on the screened lanai, which is furnished with dining table and chairs and a breakfast bar, which can be served directly from the kitchen. On the lanai is a wicker set with a love seat, lounge and chair, a good place to read a book and/or watch the children while they are in the pool.

For those who love the sun, the patio dock will be the draw while at home. There are several chaise lounges on the lanai that can be moved easily to the dock. And fishing from the dock, ahhhh!

For you and your family's safety a Ring security system has been installed on the front, right and left sides of the outside perimeter of the house.

Hope you enjoy your stay!!

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pool toys, noodles, body boards, Puzzles, games.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Boats, Jet Skis, Wave Runners, Kayaks, or any watercraft of any kind or size is allowed to launch or tie up at the dock. No garage access
No Pets of any kind. Including service dogs or animals. No emotional support dogs or animals of any kind. No Bird, Cats, Reptiles, mice, hamsters.
No Smoking of any kind including Pipe and Vaping in the house, in the pool lanai, or anywhere on the property including the dock

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 security system and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Marco Island

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in South End, a neighbourhood in Marco Island. Otter Mound Preserve and Collier Seminole State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Marco Golf and Garden and Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Rookery Bay Reserve Lands, 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

  • South Marco Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Marco Beach - 1 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Marco Island Marina - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Hideaway Beach - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Tigertail Beach - 8 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kane Tiki Bar & Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Korals Sushi & Cocktail Lobby Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Fin Bistro - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafè San Marco - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪DaVinci's - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Gorgeous Waterfront Views on Tarpon Bay,Walk to Beach, have a pool?

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

Is Gorgeous Waterfront Views on Tarpon Bay,Walk to Beach, pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous Waterfront Views on Tarpon Bay,Walk to Beach, ?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous Waterfront Views on Tarpon Bay,Walk to Beach, ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous Waterfront Views on Tarpon Bay,Walk to Beach, located?

This family-friendly Marco Island holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Marco Island Ski & Watersports and South Marco Beach. Marco Golf and Garden and Marco Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maria S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to fish and easy walk to the beach. Property owner communicated well. Neighbors were friendly too.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

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

Fantastic location and views!!

Great place! Pleanty of room for our family, we will be back again!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee R.

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

Best trip ever!

We had a fantastic time on Marco Island! The house was perfect and was everything we needed. Thank you! The Regans
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

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

Terrific home

Easy walk to the beach, clean house and stunning view. Also, we saw many dolphins !
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

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

Great location for views and beach

We loved it here. There are beautiful views from the deck and it’s such a quick walk to the beach. It’s great for couples because two of the bedrooms are fairly equitable.
Stayed 27 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

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

Great Location

Very clean unit, convenient walk to beach as parking is scarce. Owner easy to work with, would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glen M.

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

April getaway

Chris is excellent to work with and the property is everything it is advertised to be.
Stayed 23 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

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

Home Away from Home

This is our second time staying at this property. It never disappoints. The property owner is pleasant and easy to communicate with! Great location! We saw dolphins every day! We caught a lot of fish, enjoyed collecting shells and sunrises ans sunsets on the beach. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

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

Peaceful Vacation

Wonderful place to stay in southwest Florida! The house is spacious with lots of amenities. The view of the canal is gorgeous. We had a great time relaxing, exploring town, visiting the beaches, and watching dolphins jumping in the canal!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

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

Wonderful vacation Home

We didn’t want to leave! Loved the pool, which was heated to a perfect temperature, and cleaned weekly while we were there. We enjoyed the lovely water views from every window at the back of the house. The house is in an ideal location for walking to restaurants, the beach, shopping, ice cream shops and even hair and nail salons. The house and rooms are exactly as pictured.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

JIM W.

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

Marco home

House and pool were great. Great location two blocks from beach. House is a little tired and could use a little updating.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

tabatha b.

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

Family vacation

Property is in a beautiful area seen dolphins every morning , great fishing from the dock . We did kayak behind the house . Everyone enjoyed it . Only complain I would have as a a family who cooks a lot desperately needs pots and pans everything sticks badly . Other than that house / pool are amazing .
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A.

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

Holiday of a lifetime

We have spent the most fantastic week at this property on Marcos Island. It really was the highlight of our 3 week holiday in the USA. The house was superb. The location on the waterfront with a wonderful swimming pool was idyllic. We saw dolphins and caught many different types of fish off our private jetty. The beaches are a 6 minute walk away and have perfect white sand and clear waters. We went into the Everglades on an airboat trip and took a boat tour of the islands. I cannot recommend this property enough for location and facilities. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the second year staying at the location. Plenty of fishing and great location for walks to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viola V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location. House needs a little update but it has beautiful views and is close to the beach. Host was very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

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

Great Family Vacation

My husband, son and I had a great week in Marco. We came for many years in a row but haven’t been able to visit the past few years. We loved the home and location. We saw dolphins every day and enjoyed the expansive water view. Chris (homeowner) was very communicative and provided any needed information. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara L.

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

Perfect home, walk to the beach!

This home was thecperfect getaway fir our family. It is an older home but well mauntained, clean, and had all the necessary items to make our stay enjoyable. The host was very responsive to any questions we had prior to and during our stay. It is a very easy walk to the beach. We even walked to breakfast, dinners, mini golf, and ice cream. I would definitely return to this home. Highly recommended.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann L.

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

Total Relaxation on Marco Island

A "Beautiful", perfect location in the "Heart" of Marco Island. The home is situated for easy walks to beach, fun bike rides around the Island and access to conveniently high end restaurants.While relaxing at home, we enjoyed swimming in the heated pool which overlooks a spectacular bay. In addition, we spent time viewing the extensive variety of birds and daily visits from dolphins from the lanai. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this family home and appreciated contact with owner as needed. We look forward to returning to this special home on Marco Island.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dorothy B.

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

House with a view.

Chris was very easy to work with and very communicative.The location to the beach is excellent. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

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

February break in Marco Island

My wife & I along with my youngest son (16) and mother-in-law spent a great week at this waterfront house. Location was great with easy walking access to the beach for shelling and sunsets. Seeing the ground owls/nests on way to beach was a bonus. The outdoor space is hard to beat. Dock for fishing was awesome with lots of fish caught throughout the week (ladyfish, catfish, jacks, mangrove snapper, sheepshead, spanish mackerel, and even a small tarpon). Bait store for live shrimp was a 5 min car ride. Restaurants and Publix also very close drive. House was comfortable and great space for either indoor or outdoor card games or relaxing and watching the visiting dolphins or rolling tarpon on the water. House itself is a bit dated as mentioned in other reviews but clean and comfortable. As an avid fisherman, i would have loved to have rented kayaks for the week to explore the waters further but the logistics of putting in kayaks safely would be tricky so fully understand why owner doesnt want any watercraft to dock. Only one neighbor so very private location. Cant wait to return! water.LLocationawesawesomec
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Marco Island

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Location to the beach was great. We enjoyed fishing in the canal and daily visits from the dolphins.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna Z.

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

Amazing property

Absolutely beautiful view from inside and outside. My husband and I took our daughter and granddaughter and it was perfect for all of us. We spent so much time in the pool and on the outdoor patio. Very private, quiet location right on the bay. We saw dolphin almost daily and lots of fish and birds. Short walk to the beach and nice neighborhoods for evening walks once it cooled down. We would choose this place again in a heart beat!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

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

Relaxation at its finest

The stay was amazing. We have always stayed in condos in Marco but switched it up this year to have better access to a pool. The house and location are awesome. Dolphins swam by every day and the whole family had a blast in the pool all week. We will definitely be back soon.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Ty B., monument co

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another Wonderful Stay in Marco!

The location and outdoor space of this property is hard to beat. When at the home, the majority of our time was spent on the pool and on the dock fishing/watching dolphins. The beach is a very short walk from the home and that allowed us to go multiple times a day, not needing to take a bunch of stuff with us every time. This home is very close to shopping, groceries and restaurants which was really nice. The home is older and pretty dated with some needed repairs, but still pretty comfortable. We had to rewash all the dishes/silverware and clean out most of the kitchen drawers when we arrived as they had a lot of dirt/dust/old food in them. To the owners credit there is a number to call for cleaning issues, but we weren't really interested in having the cleaners come back if that's how they cleaned in the first place. For the price this home is a good value as everything is getting so expensive on Marco these days.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Nikki R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great view

We’ve been renting in Marco for 10 years. The view of the water has been the best we’ve had- we saw multiple dolphins every day. Really enjoyed the outdoor area- caught several fish on the dock. The property itself is in need of some updates and a thorough deep cleaning. We had an issue with the door code upon arrival and the AC quit working the last two days. Chris was very responsive and helped get the code working quickly and had a call for maintenance ASAP for the AC. Both issues were resolved.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Chris Dotson

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We are two retirees living in Colorado, who visit Marco Island on occasion,

Why they chose this property

One look at the wide-water view of this home is all it took to convince us to move from a condo.

What makes this property unique

It all about the incredible view!

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English

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