We get a lot of requests for condos that are within walking distance to the beach. No matter what lifestyle they come to Marco Island to pursue, whether it's fishing, boating, golf, sailing, tennis or whatever, most people like to stroll over to the beach once in a while. And even if they don't, they want to be close for their guests.
On this page, we've listed all those condos that are within a short walk to the beach. They may be Inland Condos, Boating Condos, Waterfront Condos or Luxury Condos but they all share the fact that you can hoof it to the beach from them. In fact, the condos on this list are great if you're looking for the best of both worlds. The beachfront condos are great but you can't park your boat there.
Marco Island has one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. It's not crowded. You can observe the many sea birds. It is transforming. But you don't have to stay on the beach to reap all the benefits of it. Marco Island "walk-to-beach" condos are perfect for the person who wants a versitle Marco base. The condos come in all price ranges from economical to extraordinarily luxurious.
Browse the listings below to see what we're talking about or feel free to contact us for more info. One of our Marco Island experts will be happy to help to make the move.
Welcome To Shipp's Landing. The Two-bedroom, Two-bathroom Residence Is A Spacious And Well-designed Living Space That Offers You A Comfortable And Luxurious Lifestyle. The Residence Features A Large Living Room That Is Perfect For Entertaining Gue...
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Unit 303 - 1021 S Collier Boulevard, Marco Island, FL - $949,900
Vista Del Sol! Desirable, Prestigious And Incredible Location, Come Home To Paradise ! This 3rd Floor Unit Offers 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, Open Living Area With Breakfast Bar And Dining Space. Spacious Master-bedroom With Walk-in Closet. Master-b...
Unit 1007 - 990 Cape Marco Drive, Marco Island, FL - $1,595,000
Beautifully Updated Condo At Merida Cape Marco. Resort Living W Views To Die For On This Tenth Story Condo With Sun All Year Long! Watch The Boats Go By At Caxambas Pass! See The Sharks In The Channel. Tennis, Work Out Area. Unbelievable Property!
Unit 104 - 1051 Swallow, Marco Island, FL - $749,000
Remodeled And Ready For You To Move In! This 3/2 On The South End Of Marco Is A Desirable Location Just Around The Corner From South Beach Entrance. It Has New Impact Windows And New Electric Hurricane Shutters. Brand New Flooring Throughout, To I...
Unit 501 - 741 S Collier Boulevard, Marco Island, FL - $890,000
Introducing 741 S Collier Blvd #501, A Captivating Retreat Nestled In The Heart Of Marco Island, Fl. This Exceptional Property Is One Of The Few Located On Marco Island That Offers Weekly Rental Opportunities, Maximizing Its Rental Potential Makin...
Unit A207 - 991 Collier Court, Marco Island, FL - $659,000
C10309 Beautiful Sparkling Gulf And Pool Views From This Spacious 2nd Floor, Two Bedroom Two Bath Unit. Offered Turnkey Furnished And Ready To Move In To. This Unit Offers Views From The Living Area And Primary Bedroom With A Spacious Lanai To Enj...
Unit 202 - 1000 S Collier, Marco Island, FL - $1,775,000
Stunning Gulf Front Unit Offering Three Bedrooms And Fantastic Views. This Beautifully Remodeled Contemporary Unit Offers 1810 Sq/ft Under Air Plus A Large Screened Balcony Which Offers Breathtaking Wide Water Views Enhanced By The Pier, Private B...
Unit 1003 - 1000 S Collier, Marco Island, FL - $1,275,000
Top Floor Unit Offering Mesmerizing Views Of The Gulf Enhanced By A Private Beach, Sightings Of Dolphin, Manatee And Incredible Boat Traffic!!
Start Your Day With Majestic Sunrises As You Enjoy Uninterrupted Views Of The Gulf Of Mexico.
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Unit D-106 - 1123 S Collier Boulevard, Marco Island, FL - $579,000
This Scintillating 2 Bedroom Plus Den/bonus Room, 2.5 Bathroom Townhouse Presents A Rare Ownership Opportunity. Enjoy A Condo That Feels More Like A Home With 3 Floors, A Spacious Bonus Room, And Rooms Separate From One Another. Condo Is Being Sol...
Unit 105 - 848 Collier Court, Marco Island, FL - $1,218,000
C10244 Spacious Water Direct Condo With Water Views, Carport And 30 Foot Deeded Dock With Lift. This Stunning Unit Offers Wood Look Tile And Carpet Flooring With Expansive Tiled, Screened Lanai. Located In The Desirable South End Of Marco And Just...
Unit 606 - 1070 S Collier Boulevard, Marco Island, FL - $1,900,000
Spectacular Gulf Views From This Spacious Three Bedroom Two And A Half Bath Condo On The Desirable South End Of Marco Island. This Furnished Unit Features Volume Ceilings, Open Floor Plan And White Tile On The Diagonal Throughout Living Areas. Sli...
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Unit 207 - 1060 Swallow Avenue, Marco Island, FL - $559,000
Location, Location, Location!! Beautiful Updated End Unit Located Blocks From Marco Islands Beautiful South Beach. This Low Density Complex Rarely Has Units Become Available. 2 Bedroom 2 Bath. Private Screened Lanai Overlooks Pool And Tiki Hut. S...
Unit B-101 - 1036 S Collier Boulevard, Marco Island, FL - $1,050,000
This Majestic 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom Condo In Caxambas Tower Offers Up A Premier Marco Island Experience Right On The Gulf Of Mexico. Remarkable Floor Plan With Northwest Exposure; Pristine Island Afternoon Sunshine Will Brighten The Commodious L...
Unit 607 - 1070 S Collier Boulevard, Marco Island, FL - $2,200,000
Experience The Ultimate Coastal Lifestyle In This Stunning 4-bed, 3-bath Condo Unit Located In The
Mirage On The Gulf Building Of Marco Island. With A Spacious 2,503 Total Square Feet, This Unit
Boasts A Breathtaking View Of The Gulf Of Mexico A...
Unit 5-303 - 901 Collier Court, Marco Island, FL - $760,000
Views Of Caxambas Pass, The 10,000 Islands, And The Gulf From This Spectacular South Facing Eagle Cay Building 5 Unit Are Rare And Highly Desirable! Sit Back And Enjoy The Frequent Visits Of Dolphins And Manatees As Well As Boats Cruising By Plus ...
Like with any other condo for sale on Marco Island, buying a walk-to-beach condo involves certain considerations. Can you finance these things? Can you insure these things? Yes and yes. Neither is really that much different that financing any other property.
First, financing your walk-to-beach condo couldn't be easier, if you avoid a couple pitfalls. First, go with the right lender. The right lender is probably going to be a local lender with a few exceptions. You see, condos are corporations. Lenders want to comb through their finances as much as the borrowers. Our local banks and financial institutions have already done this for all the condos which makes the process very smooth.
When it comes to mortgages, we recommend that you shop around, get a good rate and then negotiate it down from there. It can mean big bucks over the life of the loan. Internet mortgage companies are offering extremely competitive rates and are the exception to our local lender rule. Their processes are refined and impressive. We have had numerous satisfied customers using internet mortgage companies and we've started recommending Quicken Loans and others as a result.
As far as insurance goes, the bulk of it is included in your maintenance fee. Wind and flood are taken care of. You'll probably want liability coverage and coverage on the assets unique to your unit. This is called an HO-6 policy and will cost around a buck a foot per year.
Residents' Beach on Marco Island
Residents' Beach is located on Collier Blvd at the end of San Marco Road. It occupies the center of the most beautiful, crescent-shaped beach in Florida. It's for members only and membership costs $140 per year. What you get, though, is awesome. If you aren't in walking distance, convenient parking is available. There are chickee huts or tiki huts available for picnicing or to get a little shade. They have grills so you can cook up burgers and hot dogs right on the beach. If you want someone else to do the cooking, just head over to the Paradise Grill. The food is great. There are restrooms at Residents' Beach and everything is handicap accessable, too.
Your membership fee also gets you into Sarazen Park, too. Located down on the south end of the island, Sarazen Park has parking, picnic facilities, beach access, a playground and restrooms, too.
Maintenance Fees and Other Fees
You get the same condo for half the price when it's located across from the beach. Not only is the initial cost less, the carrying costs are less, too. The maintenance fees on walk-to-beach condos are pretty reasonable when you itemize all you get for them.
First, and biggest, is insurance. Being located in a flood zone and subject to hurricanes and tropical storms, insurance is not cheap here. However, if you apply some economies of scale and spread the cost among all the owners, it's not too bad. Your wind and flood insurance is included in your maintenance fee. On top of that, you usually get landscaping, lawn maintenance, trash removal, all exterior maintenance, recreational facilities and water & sewer. Often, cable TV is included and some kind of security. There are even a couple of condos that include all electricity in the fee.
We recommend the Resident's Beach membership to anybody buying a walk-to-beach condo. Residents' Beach is only for owners (or longer-term renters) on Marco Island. It's $140 per year and it's well worth it.
Pet Friendly Condos Close to the Beach
If you need a condo for you and your more hairy family members, we can help you find it. First, check out our Walk-to-Beach Condo Comparison for all the condos that allow pets. This will point you in the right direction. If you have a pet that may exceed certain weight or height limits, let us know. We'll dig around and see where we can get them past the velvet rope.
There simply is no better place to walk, with or without a pet, than Collier Blvd. It's a beautiful scene. Find your Marco Island condo that allows pets with one of our local experts.
Walk-to-Beach Condos as Investments
Walk-to-Beach condos make great investments. There are factors that bode well for our future. Not only can you expect strong appreciation as Marco Island builds out, but as the rest of the country continues to migrate to our great state, Florida owners will hold the cards when it comes to supply and demand.
Are you looking solely for return on investment or are you looking for a second home that will help pay its own way? We have two approaches depending on your goals. If you are looking strictly for an investment and you don't intend to use the condo, we'll comb the island for properties based on a cap rate analysis of likely candidates. We'll consider seasonal rentals income as well as annual rental possibilities since you won't be using the condo. If you want to enjoy the condo yourself sometimes, we'll prioritize with you to make sure that the condo satisfies your financial and fun goals, as well.
As you may know, your rental options expand as minimum rental periods go down. If a condo allows 7 day rentals instead of the 30 day norm, you can grab off-season income as well. Keep this in mind as you browse the condo listings. All the minimum rental periods are listed on our Walk-to-Beach Condo Comparison Chart.
Beach Access for Walk-to-Beach Condo Owners
There are six beach access points on Marco Island. Check out our map to see where they are.
Starting at the south and moving north, first is the South Beach Access, located next to Cape Marco. This access point is serviced by a parking lot located across Collier Blvd.
The next access point is located across from the Marco Walk shopping center at 599 S. Collier Blvd. Parking for this access is located about a block south on Collier.
Next up is the Mid-Beach Access. It is located directly across from San Marco Residences at 291 S. Collier Blvd. It is immediately north of the Madeira.
Next is the big one. Your $140 membership at Resident's Beach includes parking, shady tables at the Paradise Grill, picnic chickee huts with grills and a playground.
Tigertail Beach is a favorite on the island. It offers parking and a grill like Residents' Beach but is a little more remote at the northern end of the beach. Everyone love hunting for seashells on Tigertail.
Last but not least is Hideaway Beach. Within the gated community, you'll have to buy a Habitat condo, beach condo or house here to access the beach, but it's worth it. The beach is absolutely gorgeous. The amenities if Hideaway Beach Club are in a class by themselves on Marco Island.
Five Things to Know
Walk-to-Beach condos make great investments. Rental income and cap rates can be substantial.
Most people forget to look in Hideaway Beach Club for a luxury Walk-to-Beach condo. Habitat is one of the most unique properties on the island. It's close to the beach and surrounded by one of only two golf courses on the island.
When you pick your condo, measure the distance to the nearest beach access to make sure you are within your comfort zone.
Residents' Beach passes are for Marco Island owners and long-term renters only. They cost $140 per year and well worth it by all accounts.
Not including Hideaway Beach, which is located behind the gates of Hideaway Beach Club, Marco Island has five beach accesses including Resident's Beach and Tigertail Beach.
Walk-to-Beach Condo Map
Walk-to-Beach condos are located in four areas on Marco Island. Getting to the beach is easy from any of them.
Collier Blvd.
There are so many great condos located on the east side of Collier Blvd. From Aquarius on the north end to Seaview Condos on the south end, you'll find a wide range of styles and price points. They all have easy beach access within a few blocks. Of course, the closer the beach access, the better. Mariner and Sands of Marco are popular because they're directly across from Residents' Beach.
The South End
The South End is known for waterfront condos or boat condos. The added value is they're all walk-to-beach condos. Just a short stroll puts you at the South Beach access next to Cape Marco.
Seaview Ct.
Some of the most affordable condos on Marco are located in the Seaview Court area. Seabreeze and Southwind are bargain priced and located just a stone's throw from beautiful Residents' Beach or the center of Marco Beach.
Hideaway Beach
The luxury gated community of Hideaway Beach Club encompasses Habitat at Hideaway. Habitat is just a hop or golf cart ride to Hideaway's private beach. It's also on their 9-hole executive golf course.
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