Sunlit Canal Serenity

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Sunlit Canal Serenity

Marco Island, Florida

3 Bedrooms 2 full, 1 half Baths 6 Guests 1872 sq. ft.
(5.0)

Welcome to your private waterfront retreat in Marco Island — a spacious 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath single-story vacation home designed for easy island living. Set on a quiet canal with direct Gulf access, this home combines the best of Marco: boating, beach days, outdoor dining, and relaxing poolside under the Florida sun.

Spend your mornings with coffee on the screened lanai, afternoons at the beach, and evenings grilling by the private heated pool while watching the sunset reflect over the water. Bring or rent a boat and tie up at the private dock, launch a kayak from the backyard, or fish right from the seawall. Whether you’re here for a family vacation, fishing trip, boating getaway, or a warm-weather escape, this home puts it all within reach.

Less than a mile from Marco Island Residents' Beach, you can easily bike or walk to the beach, local dining, shopping, and entertainment at Marco Walk Plaza. Explore the nearby 10,000 Islands by boat, enjoy dolphin sightings from the canal, or simply unwind in your own private backyard oasis.

Why guests love this home
- Canal-front home with private dock and direct Gulf access
- Private screened heated pool with sunny southern exposure
- Single-story layout ideal for families and multigenerational stays
- Walk or bike to beach, shopping, restaurants, and island attractions
- Backyard fishing, kayaking, and boating from the property
- Quiet residential neighborhood close to all Marco Island favorites

Included for your stay, this home is fully equipped for a seamless Marco Island vacation:

Indoor comforts
- Central A/C with Nest thermostat
- High-speed Wi-Fi and smart TVs
- Full kitchen with Keurig/drip coffee maker, blender, toaster, microwave, dishwasher
- Washer/dryer
- Fresh linens, bath towels, and starter essentials

Outdoor amenities
- Private heated pool (weather dependent)
- Covered lanai with outdoor dining
- Outdoor kitchenette with gas grill
- Private dock for boat tie-up (lift not for guest use)
- Fishing poles
- Beach chairs and cooler

Nearby favorites
- Groceries are convenient with multiple Publix Super Market locations and Winn-Dixie nearby.
- Popular local dining includes waterfront favorites like CJ's on the Bay and Snook Inn.
- Outdoor recreation is close by at Mackle Park, Veterans Community Park, and the Marco Island Racquet Center for pickleball and tennis.

Good to know
- Boat-friendly property with private dock (trailer storage must off-property and be arranged separately)
- Garage is unavailable for vehicle parking
- No smoking or vaping
- No parties or events
- Registered guests only
- Exterior security cameras in place for front and rear property protection
- Vacation use only; guests must follow all applicable local ordinances
- Bikes, golf carts, and baby gear can be rented and delivered to the property through local businesses

Rooms

Master Bedroom

1 King

Guest Bedroom 1

1 Queen

Guest Bedroom 2

2 Twin

Amenities

Sports, Leisure & Adventure

  • Antiquing
  • Bird Watching
  • Boating
  • Cycling
  • Diving
  • Eco Tourism
  • Fishing
  • Fishing - Bay
  • Fishing - Deep Sea
  • Fishing - Fly
  • Fishing - Freshwater
  • Fishing - Pier
  • Fishing - Surf
  • Gambling
  • Golf
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Jet Skiing
  • Outlet Shopping
  • Paddle Boating
  • Parasailing
  • Rafting
  • Sailing
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • Swimming
  • Water Skiing
  • Water Tubing
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Wind Surfing

Cleanliness & Safety

  • Common Surfaces Disinfected
  • Disinfectant Used While Cleaning
  • Linens High Temp Wash (140 degrees)
  • Carbon Monoxide Detector
  • Deadbolt Lock
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • First Aid Kit
  • Outdoor Lighting
  • Security System
  • Self Check-In & Check-Out
  • Smoke Detector

Accessibility

  • Bedroom - Step Free Access
  • Common Space - Step Free Access
  • Path to Entrance Lit at Night

Bathroom

  • Body Soap
  • Cleaning Products
  • Conditioner
  • Hair Dryer
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Bathtub

Bedroom & Laundry

  • Bed Linens
  • Dryer - Private
  • Essentials
  • Extra Pillows & Blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron & Ironing Board
  • Towels
  • Wardrobe or Closet
  • Washer - Private

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV
  • Sound System
  • Stereo
  • TV

Internet & Office

  • Wifi
  • Wifi - Free
  • Wifi - Speed 500mbps

Kitchen & Dining

  • Baking Sheet
  • BBQ Grill Utensils
  • Blender
  • Coffee Maker
  • Cooking Basics
  • Dining Area or Room
  • Dining table
  • Dishes & Silverware
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Ice Maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen Island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine Glasses

Location & Attractions

  • Beach Access
  • Car - Necessary
  • Car - Recommended
  • Family Themed
  • Health Beauty Spa
  • Laundromat Nearby
  • Museums
  • Ocean Nearby
  • Town
  • View - Water
  • Water Parks
  • Waterfront
  • Zoo

Other Property Amenities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Boat Slip or Dock - Private
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Courtyard - Private
  • Ground Floor
  • Heating
  • Living Room
  • Pets - Not Allowed
  • Private Entrance
  • Single Level Home

Outdoor

  • BBQ Grill Area
  • BBQ Grill - Gas
  • BBQ Grill - Private
  • Beach Essentials
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Outdoor Kitchen
  • Outdoor Seating & Furniture
  • Outdoor Shower
  • Patio or Balcony
  • Sun Loungers

Parking & Facilities

  • Parking - Free
  • Parking - On Site Free
  • Parking - Private

Pool & Spa

  • Pool
  • Pool - Heated
  • Pool - Private
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Reviews

5.0
(46 Reviews)
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Mary
Stayed Mar, 2024
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Our family had a great time in Marco and Kristi's home fit our needs perfectly! We enjoyed cooling off in the pool & saw a pack of 18 sting rays swim by the dock. The home is also in an excellent location. The communication with Kristi was excellent. We will definitely return!

Susan
Stayed Mar, 2025
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We had a terrific stay in Marco Island and would return House is spacious and comfortable.

Kimberly
Stayed Mar, 2025
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Perfect place to celebrate my birthday with some close friends!

Jason
Stayed Feb, 2026
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Great listing! Exactly as described. Would book again when in Marco Island.

Kelly
Stayed Jan, 2025
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We enjoy the back of the house and spent most of our time there.

Lorraine
Stayed Dec, 2024
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Great home, well stocked, quiet location, as described!

Dennis
Stayed Mar, 2025
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We fully enjoyed our time and will visit again.

Jason
Stayed Feb, 2024
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This was such a wonderful and comfortable house for us to stay during our Marco Island vacation! The private pool was fantastic, plus having the pool toys and the beach chairs and umbrella on hand made it so easy and all the more enjoyable. I would absolutely book Kristi’s house again for a future Marco Island trip!

Host's response:

Thank you for the feedback. So happy to hear you enjoyed your stay.

Sarah
Stayed Feb, 2026
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We absolutely loved staying here. Ive stayed at many places on Marco and this one was so peaceful and relaxing. It had everything you could ask for- pool, waterview, comfortable beds, and great location! The host went above and beyond to make sure our stay was magical. It was the perfect 40th birthday trip!

Host's response:

Happy to have added to your birthday.

Robert
Stayed Oct, 2024
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Great house. Beautiful location. We fished the whole time.

Amy
Stayed Jul, 2024
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Beautiful home ! Perfect for a peaceful getaway !

Ellen
Stayed Mar, 2024
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We really enjoyed our stay at Kristi's house with our family, including our 2-year-old grandson. The surroundings are lovely, and the house is child-friendly. We also loved the nearby park, beach, and restaurants! A great vacation home and destination.

Nicholas
Stayed Dec, 2024
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Great place to stay. Lots of amenities to take advantage of. Very roomy and everything you could possible need was available. On top of our list for our visit next year.

Sandra
Stayed Mar, 2024
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We had a wonderful stay. The house was clean, sunny and had everything we needed. The beds were comfortable and the outdoor space was great. We took walks through the beautiful neighborhood daily. We hope to be back!

Carrie
Stayed Mar, 2024
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The house was beautiful and in a great location. It was walking distance to the beach and the canal was great. Everything was very clean and the check in/out process was easy.

Diane
Stayed Jan, 2024
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We felt right at home the minute we walked in. Kristi made us feel so welcomed. The space and provisions for our family of five were just perfect. The pool area was a definite plus. We highly recommend this lovely vacation home.

Host's response:

Thank you. I'm glad you felt at home.

Kristie
Stayed Jan, 2024
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The house was clean and in a quiet location. Property manager was easy to contact and responded quickly to any issues. We would definitely stay there again without hesitation.

Gary
Stayed Feb, 2024
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The house was just as described. Easy check in with proactive communication . Great location and amenities

Beth
Stayed Jan, 2024
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Great place to stay! Enjoyed being in the canal and all the amenities!!

Host's response:

Thank you Beth. Glad to hear you enjoyed the amenities.

Austin
Stayed Apr, 2024
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We had a wonderful trip and this home was the perfect place to stay.

Sheila
Stayed Apr, 2026
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Perfect place!

Tina
Stayed Mar, 2024
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Perfect!

Mike
Stayed Feb, 2024
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Really nice place!

Sarah L.
Stayed Mar, 2022
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Wonderful Place to Stay!

This house was a perfect stay on Marco Island. The location was fantastic, close to many thing. There is very little parking at the public beaches so we would just hop on the bikes and ride to the beach. The house had a great split bedroom and open floor layout. House was clean and beds were very comfortable. The dock on the canal was great for fishing and kayaking. We caught several fish and saw tons of sting rays. Tons of great amenities at the house; beach chairs, beach toys, bikes, fishing equipment, volleyball net for the pool, grill and outdoor dining. The pool was heated and our kids had blast in it. It is a very skinny pool and gets deep quickly.

Host's response:

So nice to hear everyone enjoyed the home. It was nice hosting you and hope you consider returning.

Therese B.
Stayed Mar, 2026
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Great house on a canal. The pool and patio were nice. The bikes need a little work, we only rode them on the road in front of the house.

Angie J.
Stayed Mar, 2023
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Fabulous

The property was beautiful and it was so nice to walk into fresh flowers. We honestly hated to leave. Thank you we had such a wonderful stay!

Host's response:

So happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. Hope you think of us for your next vacation.

Micela R.
Stayed May, 2023
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Beautiful comfortable house

beautiful comfortable house. Good location. From The dock you have access to the sea by boat. the pool very good.

Lisa & Michael K.
Stayed Apr, 2023
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Cute & clean

Very nice rental and great location on Marco! We loved the kayaks and the ease to get anywhere. Pool is on the small side. Beds were very comfortable, nice linens and ceiling fans in every room -even the master bathroom. Thank you for a great stay!

Sheri S.
Stayed Feb, 2025
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Perfect spot in Marco!

We loved this place while exploring Marco Island! We were able to enjoy the beautiful and comfortable home, morning sunrise on the dock, a late afternoon swim, and some kayak fun as well. What truly made it perfect was all of the extras - we used the beach chairs, cooler, and even a large beach bag for towels. Everything needed is here! Super visit, fantastic home/hostess.

Beth R.
Stayed Nov, 2021
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Perfect location

Very nice home. You can walk to the beach in about 20 minutes. Whole house music system, pool heated in the 90’s, dolphins swimming in the canal. It was the perfect house for an all adult vacation.

Host's response:

thank you. happy to hear you enjoyed your stay.

Patti H.
Stayed Mar, 2023
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Family Vacation

Excellent check in procedure, the property manager reached out when the house was ready for us which was earlier than check in time. The house was very clean and had ample room for our family of five. Great location. Thank you so much for sharing your home with us!

Patty S.
Stayed Jan, 2025
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Beautiful home and outdoor area

Home was clean and in great location. Evonne and her husband of Kaben properties were wonderful. Quick to respond to our texts and had minor issue with refrigerator and they were there quickly to resolve problem. Highly recommend home and Kaben.

Mike I.
Stayed Mar, 2023
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Great property!

Until this visit we've been staying at the JW. We wanted a place the whole family could descend on so the 3 bedroom was perfect. House was well equipped with beach items, kitchen items, grill, pool items, bikes, beach trailer, on and on! Walk to the beach was easy even though it looks far. It's nice being on a quiet canal too. Lounging by the heated pool was comfortable. Super easy to get to the beach using central access point for walks. Will definitely consider it again.

Ann W.
Stayed Mar, 2026
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Beautiful home on the canal with a clean and refreshing pool. Bedrooms were clean, uncomfortable, and the kitchen had everything we need!

Sabine S.
Stayed Apr, 2025
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Wonderful place

We had a wonderful stay in this house; we lacked nothing. It's a great, spacious house. The location is fantastic, right on the canal and by the pool. The kids could swim and fish. The kitchen is well-equipped. Very comfortable beds. What more could you want?

Cathy K.
Stayed Feb, 2026
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Good location in a quiet area close to the beach. New outdoor area and pool were lovely and a bonus with the two kayaks, which we used frequently. We will be back and enjoyed our stay overall!

Ray M.
Stayed Mar, 2022
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CLEAN and HOSPITABLE

The home had all the amenities, and we had no issues. Been coming down for over 12 years and our stay was again perfect. The first time we had an owner/property manager greet us with a "Welcoming Gift". This was very nice and put a smile on our faces. We will sure visit again; also, we used the beach chairs after our check out and the owner was understanding as our flight was late in the afternoon. Communication is key!!! Thanks, Yvonne, for always answering our calls and professional. The owner is in good hands!

Host's response:

Thank you.

Jessica H.
Stayed Mar, 2022
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True Paradise

This was our first time staying on Marco Island, but our 2nd time in the area. It was a truly fantastic place. The house is in a great location, easy to get to, and has awesome access to the water. We kayaked, fished off the pier, biked around the neighborhood (where we saw nesting owls), and spent hours outside on the water. Almost every evening, we saw dolphins swimming up the channel! The pool is actually much larger than it looks in pictures and very deep! The house is very large, and was more than enough space for 5 of us. The property manager was attentive to issues with the garage door not shutting (which wasn't a big issue- we just wanted them to know). The only minor issues were that the washer was squeaky and the dryer took about 3 cycles to dry (again- minor concern). The location to things on Marco was great, and we ended up bringing a boat and cruising up the waterways and off the island to some smaller, beachy islands where we found more shells than we could have imagined!

Host's response:

Thank you Jessica. Sorry about the hiccup with the garage door. I am happy to hear that you got a chance to see the dolphins. The house really gets some cool moments of them. Look forward to your return.

Donna T.
Stayed Mar, 2026
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Liya
Stayed Apr, 2026
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Kristi and her co-hosts were great. Their house was amazing. My kids loved fishing off the beautiful dock and swimming in their new beautiful pool. Everything was accessible by a 5-10 min drive or biking around the island. Their home was comfortable and provided everything we needed. We will definitely be back in the future.

Linda
Stayed Feb, 2026
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Kristi's house was great! It is a quiet neighborhood and the house was extremely comfortable for us. Although we did not use the pool, we loved sitting out on the deck. It was a great location to begin our daily bike rides. I highly recommend this house and would rent again when returning to Marco Island.

Barbara
Stayed Jan, 2026
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Amazing location on the canal. We thoroughly enjoyed the pool and kayaks.

Steve
Stayed Apr, 2025
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Great place. The home was very clean and as described. The kids enjoyed the pool and hanging out on the patio/dock. Easy access/easy Wi-Fi. Monstrous TV! Everything for the beach was there. Chairs, toys, towels, floats, cooler, and a beach bag.
You probably could ride the bikes to the beach but we had too much stuff to bring and drove. Parking for the beach is not the easiest on the island but can be done.
Highly recommend!

Renata
Stayed Apr, 2025
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The house was perfect for us, family of 4. Easy access and very peaceful. It was great to use the bikes and kayaks. My child loves fishing, easy access from the boat dock. The pool was very nice
We tried different beaches and our favorite was Tigertail beach, very secluded.
It was a very relaxing stay and we would return.

Colby
Stayed Jul, 2024
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We enjoyed the best weekend at Kristi's place. The home was very spacious and accommodating. We utilized each of the rooms and everyone in our party had a comfortable bed. Linens were nice as well. We spent much of our time enjoying the beautiful backyard. This was our first stay at Marco Island, and we will definitely be returning. We look forward to seeing if this home is available for our future stays.
Also want to include that in the images the pool might appear small but once you are in it, it very much is comfortable and plenty. Don't let looks deceive you! This home was perfect!

Host's response:

Thank you so much Colby. Glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and that you are looking forward to returning to Marco Island. I would be more than happy to hosting you again.

Nicole
Stayed Feb, 2025
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Amazing stay. Pool was wonderful. The deck and view was perfect. Such a quiet and relaxing area. We loved using the kayaks as well!

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