Marco Island House for Rent: Marco Walk Retreat - South Facing Pool / Walk to Restaurants and Beach/ Wi-fi - Property 207784

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Five bicycles are available for guests' use (two adult-size, 1 teenager's plus two 20-inch child's bikes). For those with young children, a travel crib and highchair are provided. At the rear of the house there is a private, south-facing, mesh-screened pool area with a 28-foot heated private swimming pool, a hot and cold shower, plenty of pool furniture, and a gas grill. No pets and smoking in the pool area only, please. All rates are for one to six guests; they include cleaning but US dollar rates exclude taxes (currently 10%).

Marco Island, the largest of the Ten Thousand Islands is on the Gulf Coast just a two hour drive through the Everglades from Miami and four hours from Orlando. Built around a canal system, this exclusive Island, measuring only six miles by four, is tranquil, idyllic and the perfect place for a safe family holiday in the sun. With its beautiful white sands stretching all down the west side of the Island, the beaches are uncrowded and unspoiled. The inviting warm blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico are a perfect place to bathe or to simply spot the many dolphins that come close to the shore. In particular, the beach provides a perfect vantage point to watch the breathtaking sunsets. The nearest south Beach entrance is 0.6 miles from our home (a realistic 12 minute walk) and offers jet skiing and even paragliding, while Tigertail beach (a 5 minute drive away) has kayaks, pedalos and a children's playground.

What to do on Marco: It is the ideal place for those who enjoy water sports - with jet skiing, boat rentals, fishing excursions and even paragliding available on the Island. Drive 20 minutes into the Everglades and enjoy the airboats, a swamp buggy or even visit the Alligator farm at the famous Wooten's center. You can even take a day cruise to Key West from the local marina. The Island has a large number of unique boutiques and shops, providing for all your needs. There is a cinema and over 70 restaurants. Naples is only a twenty minute drive away and with department stores, factory outlet shops and the famous Tin City, it is a haven for shoppers. In Naples you can go horse riding, Go-Karting , visit the zoo or the many conservation centers in the area. Golfers paradise is one way of describing Florida. Marco and nearby Naples is no exception. With at least six public courses within 30 minutes and many more within a 45 minute drive, you will be spoiled for choice

Guest Book: 'As we entered this beautiful villa, my family and I thought we had died and gone to heaven. Your house is wonderful and we were pleasantly surprised to find all the extras supplied to meet our every need. We couldn't ask for more. We have stayed in many beach houses and this is by far the nicest we have rented.' 'First class accommodation, well equipped, great pool the kids loved it. Great location near to restaurants, beaches etc.. The bikes are a nice touch.' 'I just wanted to say that this house is the best we've been to so far, and we have been going to Marco Island for vacations for 5 years. The pool's great, the rooms are awesome. Basically we have been living in luxury.' 'What a lovely home, everything for our use, could not wish for more. Have been to Marco previously but we can honestly say this accommodation has been the best.' 'After many days of searching the websites for the perfect Marco home rental, we finally found it! Bob and Siân, we feel truly blessed

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