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Overlook Nature Preserve in Private 5 Bedroom Waterfront Home

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Heated salt water pool
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Marco Island, FL
  • South Marco Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Marco Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Tigertail Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Marco Island, FL (MRK)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Overlook Nature Preserve in Private 5 Bedroom Waterfront Home

This is a unique three-pod style house in a quiet neighborhood offering the best view on Marco Island. This home is not on a canal, but on a scenic body of water known as Sanctuary Sound, a nature lover's paradise of playful dolphins and shy manatees. Each morning and evening watch as hundreds of tropical birds fly over the water in V formation.

The living room opens via sliding glass doors onto the screened lanai area with a large pool, hot tub, tropical plantings, and outdoor seating. Beyond the lanai area, there is a path to the private dock, where you can catch fish in your own back yard.

The house has a fully equipped kitchen and large eat-in living room. Each of the three pods has its own large master suite with full bath and king sized beds. There are two additional twin bedrooms with bath. Four bedrooms have panoramic views of the water and all have TV's. There is a two car garage with complete laundry facilities. The circle drive provides additional parking.

Sun, swim, and rest in the midst of the beautiful vistas of Sanctuary Sound. It may seem like you are miles from civilization, but you are only minutes from shopping, restaurants, and the beautiful beaches of Marco Island.

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Property manager

Karen Lugen

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

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 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

About the area

Marco Island

Located in Marco Island, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Marco Golf and Garden and Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can 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. 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 Island Marina - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • South Marco Beach - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Marco Beach - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Marco Island Ski & Watersports - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Tigertail Beach - 10 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sweet Annie's of Marco - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dolphin Tiki Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Joey D's Italian Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Overlook Nature Preserve in Private 5 Bedroom Waterfront Home have a pool?

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

Is Overlook Nature Preserve in Private 5 Bedroom Waterfront Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Overlook Nature Preserve in Private 5 Bedroom Waterfront Home?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Overlook Nature Preserve in Private 5 Bedroom Waterfront Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Overlook Nature Preserve in Private 5 Bedroom Waterfront Home located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of City of Marco Island Racquet Center, Mackle Park and Marco Island Marina. Marco Island Historical Museum and Marco Players Theater are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

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

Magical Marco

I've been coming to this house for 32 years. The setting/view is incredible. And this house is perfect for multiple families as everyone has their own private unit. Its truly special and we cant wait to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra F.

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

Great stay

The house was clean and well stocked with what we needed. The unique layout was great for our 3 families. The pool was a nice size and the lanai was large with lots of seating. We would definitely stay again. We just wish we could have been able to use the boat lift for our rental boat.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for large family with little ones!

Perfect for our family and 3 grand babies.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherry A.

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

Family Vacation 2022

We absolutely love this house! Our family has rented this house in 2015, 2016, 2018 & 2022 and has NEVER disappointed. The upgrades and renovations are beautiful. We have lots of wonderful memories vacationing at this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

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

Spectacular

This 3 pod house was just right for our family we exactly had 12 family members and it was amazing. I felt so pampered and relaxed. The scenery was spot on. Thank you for letting us stay at your beautiful home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

kristina S.

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

Thanksgiving getaway

The property is located in a very tranquil spot. The views are gorgeous and it’s very quiet. The layout of the home is unlike any other, but in a great way for families traveling together. It’s nice to have the common area and then the separate living space for each family. If you have young kids that don’t know how to swim just be aware that the pool area is not enclosed and is accessed right out each of the doors. The hot tub was lovely, the beds were very comfortable and the renovated bathrooms are very nice. This was our first time visiting the island and really loved the beaches and close proximity to restaurants and stores. We rated this stay a 4 due to a few items that would improve the space- 1. Taking care of the abundance of ants in the kitchen 2. The grill was not useable during our stay and was filthy 3. Blackout shades or curtains in the bedroom would be a plus. We thoroughly appreciated the quick response from the property manager who came right over to remedy the ant issue, however, the owner of the property should really consider using an exterminator based on the number of them in the kitchen and this is likely a recurring problem if traps were already there. Would this keep us from visiting again? No. We really enjoyed our stay and our kids will be talking about it for weeks. Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellis L.

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

Great Experience!

Perfect for extended family groups!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve A.

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

Fantastic

This is a lovely property. The pod layout wouldn’t work for all, but was great for our group of 2 families. Pool & views are wonderful as is the property.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful Stay

We all had a great time at this location. The home is absolutely gorgeous. Wish there was more to do on the island & more convenient beach parking. Aside from that, we had a great vacation!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Kara L.

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

Marco vacation 2022

Great property with beautiful sunrise.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bev B.

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

Wonderful, clean, high-end updates.

Amazing. Pool was heated perfectly, hot tub was large & worked great. Access from each living quarters to main house & pool was great. All the bath & beach towels were seriously luxurious! We have nothing bad to say at all, will definitely plan to come back.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

KAREN J.

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

Beautiful home with great fishing

We were returning renters because the “pod” house was perfect for our extended family in the past. We thought it couldn’t get any better than our previous visit but it did. New beautiful furniture, redecorating with lovely color scheme, new beds, wood- look tile flooring throughout and really nice high-end linens. It was once again, a fantastic property!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany B., ANTIOCH

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

Amazing Separated but together feel stay

This place was wonderful. They house is divided into sections, so everyone had their own wing of the home. In the middle there is the pool which was gorgeous and well kept. From there you can see the amazing view of your lake in the back yard. The home even came with snacks! Small items just in case you may need things from face wash to shampoo and towels. This is the perfect place for family trips if you want to have your own privacy at night but many places to gather during the day. Will book again if I ever come to this location!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

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

Beautiful House & Location

Beautiful views! The location is gorgeous and we loved swimming in the pool, fishing from the dock, and watching for manatees and dolphins. House was well maintained and property manager was responsive with small concerns.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sherry P.

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

Beautiful Property, Great Vacation

Our family loved the property and enjoyed our stay. What a beautiful and unique house. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cherie W.

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

Family vacation 2020

This house is spectacular! The pods are set up perfect for all families. The home is immaculately cleaned, completely stocked and 100% up to date. We loved the pool, fishing off the dock and yelling BIRDS every night! Wonderful memories!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Molly W.

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

Beautiful and tranquil home on sanctuary sound

This is a beautiful and functional quite unique home with amazing scenery and easy water access. Stayed with my parents and my brother and his family and my family and there was plenty of space for all 10 of us. Pool/hot tub were awesome for cooling off after a hot day on the boat or at the beach. It was a great place to relax and forget about the quarantine for a week! :) Check in and out were easy, property manager Patrick was very helpful with the one issue we had and got it taken care of quickly. Would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

mike j.

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

Great family gathering

The property was as advertised. Beautiful location on the water and it was very clean. The pod concept worked great for our extended family gathering. We had a great time and would go back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

kendall m.

Great house with a beautiful view

We had a wonderful month on Marco Island and really enjoyed staying at the house. It was perfect for our visiting family of all ages. The house was clean and well maintained, in a lovely neighborhood.
Stayed 29 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Glenda b.

I give it 10 stars

We enjoyed our stay on Stillwater Court. This house is amazing!! We will definitely be back. It is so beautifully furnished and the bathrooms are are fabulous, the showers are like a spa. Have stayed at many houses in Marco and this house by far is my favorite. ❤️🐬☀️
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sara K.

Wonderful Place to Stay on Marco Island!

We have very fond memories of our week in the Stillwater Court house. Our group comprised of three generations (six adults, three kids), so it was nice that the house is divided into three separate sleeping areas that provided privacy but also offered a large great room with kitchen, dining table and sofas for shared time. The heated pool and spa were fabulous and having the bay right outside the back of the house meant we were treated to natural dolphin shows almost every day of our stay. Having stayed in several rental homes in the US and Europe, I have to say that I was impressed by the variety of items that were available throughout the house. The kitchen, which seems to have been beautifully redone not too long ago, contained the extras we needed to make meals at home: electric mixer, salad spinner, measuring cups, top quality knives, and even a wide range of spices. There were plenty of towels including bath, pool/beach, kitchen and paper. All three kids gave a thumbs up to the pool toys available for use. There were two patio tables and plenty of chairs so we were able to have meals pool-side. Booking the house was very easy, I received a prompt reply from the owner's representative via email and she was very friendly and helpful on the phone. We were emailed detailed information and a map for finding the house. My husband and I agreed that we would love to return to this house and would recommend it without hesitation.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Harry T.

Familiehuis

Met de familie het huis 1 week bewoond. Kamer verdeling prima, de keuken niet geheel schoon. De woning is enigszins verouderd, maar wel praktisch. Prima week gehad, elke ochtend dolfijnen langs zien zwemmen. De housekeeping mag iets intensiever schoonmaken.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Laura E., Dacula, ga

AMAZING family vacation home!

We just got back from a short but amazing vacation here at this incredible property overlooking the sanctuary- We were a group of 9 people total.....The home was in amazing condition!!! There were many amenities, and everything we needed was right there- We actually did not leave the home because we would be in the pool all day long! The view was spectacular! There so many towels, fresh linens, etc.... We took a nice bike ride around the amazing neighborhood! we were so pleased with the house, the accommodations, and the setting! We were all very sad to leave, but we are already planning to come back very soon. Thank you very much for sharing this spectacular home!!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Great Place for Extended Family

We spent a week there, three families, three generations. The house is not glamorous, and needs some updating, but it's cozy. I was happily surprised to realized that the pod design actually meant 3 separate buildings. Main house has one king suite, there is another King room over the garage, with the sleeper sofa in the same room, and the third building houses the final King suite - with balcony, and the two rooms with the two twin beds. It was a little different layout than I thought. We spent all of our time around the pool anyway. Kids loved fishing off the dock. Kitchen is small, but we always eat out on vacation. Great house for multiple families for together and alone time. Backing up to the water is peaceful and private, I would not have wanted to be on a canal. Staying at the house was better than going to the beach. Would definitely stay there again and recommend this house to other families
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

The property was well mai...

The property was well maintained and appeared as advertised. We enjoyed the privacy of having multiple families in seperate buildings, yet the shared public spaces. The large screened lanai was well used every day and the views of the nature preserve very tranquil every evening. Thanks for a great family vacation spot.

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Hosted by Karen Lugen

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