Family Friendly Canal Home on Cul-de-sac ~Screened Lanai, Pool, Billiards, Dock, WiFi & More!
Welcome to the Blue Paradise - get ready to make amazing memories at this one-of-a-kind island getaway! Its cul-de-sac location on one of Marco's famed canals offers a tranquil and relaxing setting for a true escape. The home's split floor plan is ideal for families or friends traveling together in groups, as it offers privacy for the sleeping quarters while providing multiple, centrally-located gathering spaces that offer something for everyone. The entertainment room, complete with bar and wine fridge, billiards table and large flat-screen TV, rivals the best sports bar in town as a high-energy space to gather for some friendly competition or to grab a beer and catch a game. The cozy TV room, just past the kitchen, is a perfect for a snack, kicking your feet up and catching your show - or catnap in the recliner. But when it comes to Florida living, the true test is the outdoor space and The Blue Paradise absolutely aces this one! The screened-in lanai is accessible from the TV room, the dining room (that seats 6+) and the master bedroom. It is equipped everything one could hope for - bar seating with a pass-through window to the kitchen, an outdoor dining area, a lounge area with ample seating and a gas fire pit, as well as a gas grill. All that before even stepping outside to the blue sparkling pool and pool deck - complete with chairs, loungers and a manatee fountain - or to the dock beyond.
The Blue Paradise is a haven for boaters and anglers alike! It's a quick ride out to the Gulf and open water. For avid anglers, the dock has fishing lights and a cleaning station. Grill up your fresh catch on the lanai's gas grill. Even if you're not into catching fish, enjoy the beauty of nature all around you, including the dolphins and manatees that frequent the Marco canals. The lush tropical landscaping on the property offers privacy as well as a bounty of produce like avocados and lemons for those lucky guests visiting during the summer season. Whether you spend every minute of your vacation at The Blue Paradise or you venture to the beach, the home is fully equipped with nearly everything you need, including towels, chairs, an umbrella, a cooler and a wagon to haul everything. Just pack a toothbrush and your swimsuit!
Note: Dogs will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Guest must disclose the size and breed and get approval before booking; (limit one dog per booking). A non-refundable pet will be assessed which must be paid prior to arrival and will be $25/night. If a guest brings a dog without first getting approval, the nightly rate will double to $50/night.
The Blue Paradise includes:
- Primary king bedroom w/large flat screen TV, two walk-in closets, ensuite bath w/dual sinks & walk-in shower; lanai access
- Guest room with king bed, flat-screen TV & water views.
- Second guest room with a queen bed and a twin bed, desk, ample drawer and hanging space.
- Full guest bathroom w dual sinks and pool lanai access
- Half bathroom
- Entertainment area with bar, wine fridge, billiards table, and large TV
- Indoor dining area with expandable table seating, wall-mounted fireplace and coffee nook
- Fully-equipped kitchen with breakfast bar
TV room with leather sofa and recliner, large TV and lanai access.
- Screened-in lanai with bar, dining and lounge seating; fire pit and gas grill
- Heated saltwater pool (faces ENE) w/ chairs and sun loungers (complimentary heat provided Nov. 20-Apr. 30; pool heat offered for a fee May 1-Nov. 19. Pool temp may vary due to weather conditions.)
- High speed internet
- Washer & dryer
- Boat dock w/fish cleaning station. Lift not available for guest use; however, guests may tie boats to the dock. There is 28ft of space along dock next to seawall and 39ft along dock outside of lift.
- 3.3 mi to Tigertail Beach (paid parking available)
- 3.6 mi to Maple Ave. Public Beach Access Point (no public parking available)
- 3.7 mi to Winterberry Beach Public Access Point (paid parking available)
- 4.3 mi to South Marco Beach Access Point (paid parking available)
Grocery Stores
- 2.4 mi to Publix
- 2.0 mi to Winn Dixie
Restaurants and Shopping
- 1.5 mi to Speakeasy Restaurant
- 1.6 mi to Marco Town Center Mall (Marco Island Brewery, Crazy Flamingo and many more!)
- 1.8 mi Island Plaza (Davide's, Beall's Outlet, CVS and more!)
- 2.0 mi to Esplanade Shoppes (CJ's on the Bay, Mangoes, Butterfly Beach, Revival Yoga and many more!)
- 3.0 mi to Snook Inn and Olde Marco
- 3.9 mi to JW Marriot Marco Island (Tesoro, 10K Alley Gastropub, Quinn’s on the Beach, Kane’s and many more!)
Other
- 1.6 mi to Starbucks and Walgreens
- 2.2 mi to Rose Marina
- 3.5 mi to Marco Garden and Golf
- 17 mi to Downtown Naples
- 46 mi to Southwest Florida International Airport (Fort Myers)
Still wondering if this is the place for you? Then reach out to iTrip Marco Island and we will be delighted to answer any questions you have and to make sure we put you and your family in the home that best suits your reason(s) for traveling. Also, take advantage of the iTrip app to help you prepare for your trip and to make the most of your time on our beautiful island. With so much to see and do, we are confident you will want to return year after year and tell your friends about this hidden jewel in SW Florida.
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Marco Island
Located in Marco Island, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Marco Players Theater and Marco Island Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Marco Town Center Mall and Marco Island Farmers Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at City of Marco Island Racquet Center or Swamp Buggy Races. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
Marco Island Medical Center - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Restaurants
McDonald's - 5 min drive
Sand Bar - 5 min drive
Sweet Annie's Ice Cream Parlour - 4 min drive
Starbucks - 4 min drive
KJ - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Family Friendly Canal Home on Cul-de-sac ~Screened Lanai, Pool, Billiards, Dock, WiFi & More! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Family Friendly Canal Home on Cul-de-sac ~Screened Lanai, Pool, Billiards, Dock, WiFi & More!?
As of 27 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family Friendly Canal Home on Cul-de-sac ~Screened Lanai, Pool, Billiards, Dock, WiFi & More! on 4 July 2026 start from NZ$491, 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 Family Friendly Canal Home on Cul-de-sac ~Screened Lanai, Pool, Billiards, Dock, WiFi & More!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Family Friendly Canal Home on Cul-de-sac ~Screened Lanai, Pool, Billiards, Dock, WiFi & More!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Family Friendly Canal Home on Cul-de-sac ~Screened Lanai, Pool, Billiards, Dock, WiFi & More!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Family Friendly Canal Home on Cul-de-sac ~Screened Lanai, Pool, Billiards, Dock, WiFi & More! located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Marco Island Marina, Marco Players Theater and Marco Town Center Mall. Marco Island Medical Center and Marco Island Brewery are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Thank you for your wonderful review, Nicole! We're glad that you enjoyed the house, the location, and our communication. It was a pleasure having you and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!
We all enjoyed the property. It was very clean and well set up. The heated pool was the best part!!! We swam a lot! Property was easy to find and easy access to shops, beaches and stores. Fun to be on the canal, but we never used it.
This house is as beautiful as the pictures present. We were very comfortable and love a deep pool. The marina portion is fantastic and the use of rods, towels, chairs for the beach, and even a soft cooler if you need one. We didn’t fly in but if we had, this house has everything you need for a great stay. Thank you for a great property and I rate this house. 10!
Very well stocked with beach towels , kitchen had everything you need . Beautiful furnishings ! Most of all very very clean !
Debbie H.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
6 March 2024
Blue Paradise
Great time at Blue Paradise with the family in February. The home was very clean, comfortable with a great dock and outside pool area. We had a great time for 2 weeks and look forward to next year
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Nick G.
16 April 2022
Nice Stay at 373 Rookery
Very nice stay. House was clean. Kitchen was well equipped and organized. Beach equipment came in handy.
We had a great time! Plenty of room, nice pool, loved the screened lanai, nice neighborhood.
There is still construction going on across the water way and around most of the island.
We would stay here again!
Kristin S.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
riki
4 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was a perfect getaway from the hustle of life it had a great layout of living space with areas for the whole family to enjoy while also feeling private.The palms trees and greenery either side of the pool also adding to the lovely views We enjoyed the sunrise every morning the pool was warm and kitchen very well designed for use we all loved it for are own reasons and would definitely come back.
riki
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Erin Y.
26 October 2021
Excellent!
We loved this house - they have thought of everything! Everything was clean and neat and well-maintained. We would return and recommend to a friend!
Erin Y.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified
6/10 Okay
John C.
31 December 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Christmas in Marco
The location was good and the house was nice, though dated. There were not sufficient towels supplied.The water pressure in the master bedroom sink was just a dribble and it took forever to get warm.The billiards table was a big hit!
John C.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 January 2025
This guest reached out shortly after checkin about there not being enough towels. After asking them to check all the closets, they found the extras they were looking for. The master bathroom sink has waterfall fixtures so the water does pour over instead of straight down. As for the house being dated, the pictures accurately reflect what it looks like. I'll never understand someone who books a house they think looks dated and then complains about it but maybe that's just me....
Nice quiet area. Noise ordinance after 10pm. Pool area was nice, but a bit too chilly to use. House was very clean and had nice game amenities. Needed to supply your own toilet paper, which we thought was unusual. Beds were comfy and TV's a plenty throughout the house. Loved the clean garage, use of the garage door opener and use of beach chairs, cart and umbrella. Easy drive to many activities and nice restaurants. Thanks for a great stay.
Emily A.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 February 2025
Thank you for your review and so glad to hear you had a great stay. Yes, the weather was cold, relatively speaking, during your stay so I can imagine the idea of going for a dip was not very appealing! Just to clarify the comment about the toilet paper, per the rental agreement, we provide two rolls per bathroom to tide guests over until they have a chance to get to the grocery store.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
James V.
3 June 2022
Marco Island Paradise
Our stay was wonderful due to to the home we stayed in. The pool made the difference. The beaches were beautiful but on the holiday weekend, crowded and parking was scares. So, the 3 bed and 3 bath was spotless, well equipped and TVs everywhere. The canal was quiet and the covered porch was huge, and we used the BBQ. Resteraunts in the area were nice. We would return for sure.
James V.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2022
What a wonderful review!!!! Thank you so much for sharing and glad to hear you enjoyed the house and your time in it. We look forward to your return visit!
The home was immaculate and quiet. We visit Marco Island annually to fish with our favorite fishing guide. This is the first year to experience a tropical storm. Mark was so gracious that upon our arrival we were able to access the home during the torrential rains. We have stayed in several Marco vacation homes. This is my favorite for sure.
Thank you for sharing this beautiful home.
Kami P.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2022
What a wonderful review and thank you so much for sharing your experience! Love that it is your favorite house you've staying in on Marco and we look forward to hosting you again!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
John R.
23 April 2022
Family spring break
We had a very nice time. The house is updated and well maintained. Great access to Gulf activities: fishing, beach, boat rentals, etc.. Beach chairs, wagon, umbrellas, coolers, towels are also provided. This was great as beach days would have required we purchase many of these items. The location is good due to the island being small so everything is close. Water views aren’t great. House is in narrow river/inlet. All in all a good value relative to other rentals on the market.
We enjoyed our week here. House was clean, area was quiet, pool was great. Only downside was that the wifi would go out every morning and didn’t come back up till about 10am. Reported it the first day, but it happened every day we were there, so not exactly sure why it was happening. Thankfully i talked my husband in to not working while we were there, but that would have been a disruption had we been depending on that for work reasons. Otherwise, we had a great time at this house!
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2022
Thank you for your review! We were able to get the Cable company out after you left and the amplifier had gone bad (likely due to a thunderstorm). Since it was replaced, the Internet has not gone out again. Glad you enjoyed your stay otherwise and hopefully you will look with us again!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Marijo S.
25 April 2024
Blue Paradise
It was an amazing stay! The home, (Blue Paradise), was perfect for us! It checked all the boxes! First, the communication was great! We had all the information we needed for our stay before hand. The home was immaculate, & there was a welcoming gift basket as you walked in. The split bedroom floor plan worked out perfect for us, as we went with another couple. My hubby had an issue with opening the gate to the dock, which I received an immediate response. There was nothing wrong with the gate, user error! Ha,ha!
I would definitely recommend this property, & we will stay here again!
Marijo S.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 April 2024
Thank you for sharing your delightful experience at Blue Paradise! We're glad that our communication, cleanliness, and amenities exceeded your expectations. It was a pleasure assisting with the gate issue, and we're glad it was resolved swiftly. We can't wait to welcome you back for another unforgettable stay!
Verified
6/10 Okay
Jack C.
5 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Vacation
We were not aware of the strict noise ordinance. If your voice can be heard 50 feet off the property from 8 pm till 7am it could result in a fine. We rented it for the kids to have a pool to swim in. The neighborhood is nice but there were a lot of signs that said don't hotel our neighborhood. So we did not feel as relaxed as we normally do.
Roomy and comfortable property. Nice lanai and pool area. Equipped with large and modern TVs. Kitchen was very nice with very new appliances. Enjoyed the pool table! We made good use of the beach chairs, wagon and cooler provided by the property manager for trips to the beach. Furniture is comfortable but somewhat sparse and dated. Had to purchase many of our own household supplies that I would have assumed to be provided by the property manager (toilet paper, dishwasher soap and garbage bags). Given the size of our party and length of stay, the limited supplies provided at the start only lasted 2 days. We purchased (and left for future visitors) a coffee pot and 2 large beach umbrellas. Overall, we had a great time and would recommend the property!
Amy H.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2022
Thank you for your review and for pointing out the cleaning supplies as many guests miss it in the rental agreement. We provide an "initial setup" of supplies - toilet paper, paper towels, dishwasher and laundry tabs, sponge and soap at each sink - to get guests started in the event they don't have a chance to stop at the grocery store on the way to the house. We have benchmarked our setup vs. other professional rental management companies on the island and provide as much, and in most cases, more than them. Thank you also for purchasing the coffee pot and leaving it to go along with the Keurig that was there. Glad you enjoyed the house and hope you stay with us again!
We stayed in December. The house was large and comfortable. Brand new appliances in the kitchen. Beach towels were provided. Outdoor seating was comfortable.The pool table was a nice touch as was the swimming pool. It was 76-80 degrees outside temp when we were there and the pool felt a little on the cool side despite being a heated pool. The temp said it was 78 degrees in the water most of the time but felt slightly chilly. The only big complaint we had was the TVs were extremely slow. It took maybe 10 min to try to log into our accounts because the TV loaded so slow. The internet was fine. The wifi worked very fast on cellular devices. The grill took a long time to heat up. It could have been an empty propane tank and there was an extra in the garage, we just didn't take the time to switch it out. The propane tank for the outdoor fireplace was also empty and same thing, didn't take the time to exchange the tanks. The house was very clean and we were overall, very happy with our stay. We would stay here again if we were ever in the area. Good communication with property manager.
The house was really great, nicely furnished and comfortable. We enjoyed the pool table more than expected bc the weather was cold. The dock, patio and pool were nice also and we enjoyed the fire pit. Too cold for the pool even though it was heated - outside temps weren’t typical Florida. Mark was very helpful and responsive. Would definitely stay here again! Thanks!
Beth F.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
John
12 December 2022
Blue Paradise on Rookery Court
We would love to do a review of our 2 weeks in November. The home is beautiful, and it had everything we needed to be very comfortable. The linens were nice, the kitchen well stocked with all we needed. The home was very clean and easy to keep tidy during our stay.
The pool was lovely and especially nice as it was open to the sun and not covered in a Lani.
We spent many evenings in the Lani looking over the canal.
We would go back over and over.