Inland Condos on Marco Island

Inland condos on Marco Island and nearby are often overlooked. Beachfront condos and waterfront condos grab a lot of attention. But, you may lose out on a great condo if you rule out non-waterfront condos.

Choosing an inland condo on Marco Island or just north in the Hammock Bay area, has its advantages. First, the waterfront and beach condos have a premium attached to them that for some, can't be justified. If you don't require that the water be immediately in your back yard or within walking distance, an inland condo is the way to go. Besides, regardless of where you buy on Marco, you're only minutes from the beach anyway. Just jump on a bike or a golf cart and cruise down to the private Resident's Beach at San Marco and Collier.

Marco Island inland condos offer bang for the buck. Imagine picking up a condo for no more that a similar condo might cost in no-name town, U.S.A. It's true. Marco Island inland condos are on sale and there has never been a better opportunity than now to grab a bargain.

Inland condos include walk-to-beach condos, golf condos and condos that represent the most affordable way to live the island life. The high-rise shown to the right is an inland condo and it's spectacular in every way. Browse our MLS search a pick out a few to check out. One of our local experts will be happy to educate you on all your options.

 

Marco Island Inland Condos For Sale

All Listings	$200,000 - $300,000	$300,000 - $400,000
$400,000 - $500,000	$500,000 - $600,000	$700,000 - $800,000
$800,000 - $900,000	Over $1,000,000

 

Inland Condo Comparison©

Condo	Address	Year Built	Number of Units	Minimum Lease	Maintenance Fee	Pets?
Adriatic	835 W. Elkcam Cir., Marco Island, FL 34145	1985	17	30 Days	457	1 - 12lbs
Aquarius	167 N. Collier Blvd., Marco Island, FL 34145	1970	150	30 Days	217 - 341	No
Aversana	1060 Borghese Naples, FL 34114	2005	119	30 Days	Contact Us	With Approval
Beach Club	901 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island, FL 34145	1992 - 1983	52	1 Day	499	No
Beachview	185 S Collier Blvd., Marco Island, FL 34145	1977	80	30 Days	467	1- 15lbs.
Borghese at Hammock Bay	1502 Borghese Lane, Naples, FL 34114	2005	75	30 Days	766 - 854	2<30lbs./1 if >30
Bougainvillea Gardens	1021 Swallow Ave., Marco Island, FL 34145	1990	15	30 Days	528	1 - 15lbs.
Casa de Marco	1041 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island, FL 34145	1982	27	30 Days	Contact Us	1 - 10lbs.
Caxambas South Beach	900 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island, FL34145	2003	15	7 Days	522	1 - 20lbs.
Club Marco	660 Club Marco Circle, Marco Island, FL	1996	66	30 Days	533	2 pets
Coquina Gardens	1047 Hartley Ave., Marco Island, FL 34145	1967	24	30 Days	Contact Us	1 - 25lbs.
Court of Palms	781 W. Elkcam Cir., Marco Island, FL 34145	1987	24	30 Days	507	1 - 20lbs.
Eagle Creek	760 Waterford Dr., Naples, FL 34113	1996	101	15 Days	641	With Approval
Enchanting Shores	840 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island, FL 34145	80s-90s	366	30 days	357	No
Essex	801 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island, FL 34145	1991	60	7 Day	Contact Us	No
Estuary	2153 San Marco Dr., Marco Island, FL 34145	1985-88	75	30 days	422 - 432	1 - 10lbs. Estuary2
Fairways	1024 Mainsail Dr., Naples, FL 34114	1997	100	7 or 30 Days	315	1 or 2
Florentine Villas	1020 Swallow Ave., Marco Island, FL 34145	1982	24	30 Days	Contact Us	No
Forest Glen	Loblolly Bay Dr., Naples, FL 34114	2001	991	30 Days	315	2 - 40lbs.
French Village	411 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island, FL 34145	1979	33	14 Days	380	No
Grandview	741 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island, FL 34145	1981	46	7 days	488	1 pet
Habitat at Hideaway	820 Hideaway Cir., Marco Island, FL34145	1988	52	30 days	1033	1 Dog 20lbs/2 Cats
Island Club	941 Swallow Ave., Marco Island, FL 34145	1979	36	30 days	Contact Us	No
Island Manor	87 N. Collier Blvd., Marco Island, FL 34145	1972	169	30 Days	444 - 636	No
Island Village	554 Tallwood St., Marco Island, FL 34145	1989	14	30 days	Contact Us	1 - 30lbs.
Lesina	1050 Borghese Lane, Marco Island, FL 34145	2006	116	30 Days	1117 - 1351	2 - 25lbs.
Mainsail	1345 Mainsail Dr., Marco Island, FL 34145	1990	184	30 Days	300 - 384	1 - 15lbs.
Marco Cat Penthouses	160 Palm St., Marco Island, FL 34145	2001	24	1 Days	1005	No
Marco Manor	1062 Hartley Ave., Marco Island, FL 34145	1980	20	30 Days	Contact Us	No
Marco Shores	1500 Mainsail Dr., Naples, FL 34114	1980s	250	30 Days	Contact Us	With Approval
Marco Villas	457 Tallwood Dr., Marco Island, FL 34145	1970	32	7 Days	330 - 427	With Approval
Mariner	27 Greenbrier St., Marco Island, FL 34145	1977	162	30 Days	350	1 - 15lbs.
Marisol	921 Seagrape Dr., Marco Island, FL 34145	1977	39	No Renting	398 - 448	No
Mutiny of Marco	261 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island, FL 34114	1979	35	30 Days	398	1 - 13lbs.
Old South View	980 Huron Ct., Marco Island, FL 34145	1990	18	30 Days	Contact Us	No
Palm Paradise	479 Tallwood St., Marco Island, FL 34145	1999	32	30 Days/1X Year	500	2 - 25lbs. total
Paradise Village	825 W. Elkcam., Marco Island, FL 34145	1988	16	7 Days	433	1 - 10lbs.
Pinehurst	489 Tallwood St., Marco Island, FL 34145	1988	11	30 Days	500	With Approval
Provence of Marco	1885 San Marco Rd., Marco Island, FL 34145	2001	32	7 Days	585 - 702	Up to 50lbs.
Reflection Lakes	14070 Winchester Ct., Naples, FL 34114	2006	24	30 Days	457	With Approval
Rialto at Hammock bay	1251 Rialto Way, Naples, FL 34114	2003	88	30 Days	450	2 pets
Roman Plaza	886 Park Ave., Marco Island, FL 34145	2004	14	30 Days	497 - 757	No
San Marco Residences	291 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island, FL 34145	1980	57	1 Days	435	No
San Marco Villas	1367 San Marco Rd., Marco Island, FL34145	1992 - 1985	138	30 Day	338	1 - 15lbs.
Sand Dollar Villas	731 W. Elkcam Cir., Marco Island, FL 34145	1987	25	30 Days	448	No
Sand Star	761 W. Elkcam Cir., Marco Island, FL 34145	1988	21	14 Days/1X month	375	No
Sands of Marco	129 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island, FL 34145	1990	128	30 Days	449	1 - 15lbs.
Seabreeze	190 N. Collier Blvd., Marco Island, FL 34145	1969	270	30 Days	235 - 448	South - With Approval
Seabury	1060 Swallow Ct., Marco Island, FL 34145	1989	15	30 Days	457	1 dog & 1 Cat
Seaview	921 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island, FL 34145	1979	30	7 Days	443	No
Seawatch	209 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island, FL 34145	1977	80	30 Days	365	1 - 15lbs.
Serano at Hammock Bay	1065 Borghese Lane, Naples, FL 34145	2006	126	30 Days	592 - 752	2 - 20lbs. each
Smokehouse Bay Club	711 W. Elkcam Cir., Marco Island, FL 34145	1987	148	30 Days	443	1 - 15lbs.
Southern Breeze	1141 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island, FL 34145	1991	28	14 Days	550	1 - 20lbs.
Southwinds	130 N. Collier Blvd., Marco Island, FL 34145	1970	80	30 days	267 - 443	No
Surfwalk	1001 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island, FL 34145	1989	15	1/Qtr	608	1 - 15lbs.
Swallows	960 Swallow Ave., Marco Island, FL 34145	1982	15	1 per 30 days	633	No
Townhouse Square	1101 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island, FL 34145	1981	50	30 Days	Contact Us	1 - 20lbs.
Tropic Schooner	1517 Mainsail Dr. Naples, FL 34114	1981	240	30 Days	274	1 Bird or Cat
Tropicana	951 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island, FL 34145	2004	15	30 Days	605	1 - 20lbs.
Village at Smokehouse Bay	840 Elkhorn Ct., Marco Island, FL 34145	1988	52	30 Days	477	1- 15lbs.
Vintage Bay	133 Vintage Bay Dr., Marco Island, FL 34145	1996 - 2005	132	30 Days	503	2 - 30lbs.
Vista del Sol	1021 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island, FL 34145	1999	24	30 Days	567	No
Wexford Place	465 Bald Eagle Dr., Marco Island, FL 34145	1969	16	30 Days	425	1 - 25lbs. or 17"

 

Financing Your Inland Condo

There are so many financing options out there these days. It's really easy to get amazingly low mortgage rates on a Marco Island condo. When it comes to shopping mortgages, though, we recommend only two avenues. Either go with a local lender or an internet mortgage company.

Financing condos and especially condos used as second homes has changed as a result of the mortgage crisis years ago. The condos themselves receive as much scrutiny as the borrowers. Out-of-town banks, unfamiliar with our condos are skittish and rigid. Local lenders process condo financing with ease.

The only exception to this "local rule," are internet lenders. We have only recently started to recommend them. So far, every customer of ours that has used Quicken Loans has been very satisfied. We're currently in the process of evaluating a few others for maximum shopping opportunities. Most people don't shop mortgage rate nearly enough and, as a result, pay too much.

As always, we never accept compensation from any vendor. If a vendor makes our customers happy, they make us happy and we're happy to recommend them. I they make our customers unhappy, they are dragged behind horses through the town center on Friday evenings.

 

Inland Condo Insurance

Insuring an inland condo is just like insuring any Marco Island condo. You don't have to worry about it. The big insurance costs, the wind and flood premiums, are included in your maintenance fee. The only insurance that you'll be handling directly is what is sometimes called "contents" insurance.

"Contents insurance" is really much more than this misnomer implies. In fact, it's more like the home owner's insurance you're accustomed to. It covers everything inside and pertaining to your unit plus it provides liability coverage. When you're shopping insurance, ask for an HO-6 policy.

 

Maintenance Fees and Other Fees

Things get less expensive as you get farther from the beach. This concept probably isn't shocking you. The condos themselves are cheaper and the maintenance fees are, too. Lower insurance costs, less wear and tear from the sea, fewer comings and goings of owners and tenants, all add up to savings.

Of course, there is an exception to every rule. What are the fees like in those super-nice, luxurious developments off the island like Fiddler's Creek? They're not cheap. But, unlike beach condos, where your fee is comprised of beachfront related costs and maintenance, in Fiddler's Creek, you're paying for amenities, lots of them. Fiddler's Creek has every amenity imaginable and even a few you can't imagine. At the rate we sell condos and homes in Fiddler's Creek, the consensus must be the fees are well worth it for the lifestyle delivered.

 

Pet Friendly Inland Condos

It's not hard to find an inland condo that will take pets. Lots of them do. There are even a few that'll accept bigger pets like Borghese in Hammock Bay. Provence of Marco actually allows pets up to 50 lbs. If your dog is bigger than that, you'll probably want a house with a yard anyway.

It seems like dog walking is getting more popular than ever on Marco Island. Really, walking in general is very popular on the island. We have huge sidewalks, beautiful scenery and the best weather in Florida, hands down. Get out there and get fit.

 

 

Inland Condos as Investments

Inland condos make great investments. Often overlooked by investors fixated on beachfront condos, inland condos, not near the beach, can be great for annual tenants. We always have a steady demand for annual rentals that can't be satisfied. Add to that, smaller maintenance fees and lower marketing expenses and you have opportunity.

The annual rental demand is so strong in Fiddler's Creek, it's difficult to find one at all. As an investor, you gotta love it. Renting your unit in Fiddler's Creek seasonally is also an option. Because it's a golf community, there is strong seasonal demand, even though it's off island.

 

Off Island Condos

Naturally, as you get further from the beach, you'll find that you get more condo for your money. Off-island condos make sense for many of our lifestyles. When you drive through the gate at Fiddler's Creek, you'll see what we mean. The place is almost heavenly. The landscaping alone is like nothing else and creates a Florida ambience that can't be topped. When you see the clubhouse, it's "game over." This place is pure luxury. 

Many of the off-island condos are in golf communities but golf is far from the only recreation. Developments like Hammock Bay and Lely are all about variety. You'll always find resort style amenities in these communities like huge pools, fitness centers and restaurants.

When you leave the island, you're in Naples, Florida. Many of our customers who buy off island have noted their desire to be a little closer to Naples, without losing touch with the Island life.

 

Five Things to Know

1. We call any condo that's not on the water an inland condo. An inland condo may have spectacular water views, like Tropicana.
2. Most of Marco Island's inland condos are also classified as walk-to-beach condos.
3. Inland condos located off the island, but nearby, are in golf communities like Fiddler's Creek, Hammock Bay, Lely and Eagle Creek.
4. While you get a lot of condo for your money, "inland" doesn't mean without luxury. Tropicana, Vista del Sol and Fiddler's Creek offer some of the most luxurious options available.
5. Inland condos rent very well. Don't overlook these as investments. When crunching cap rates, you may like what you see.

 

Inland Condo Map

Off-Island Condos

Just minutes from Marco Island, Hammock Bay and Fiddler's Creek are fantastic developments.

Hideaway Beach Club

Hideaway Beach Club has a great inland condominium called Habitat at Hideaway with golf views.

Smokehouse Bay

Across Elkcam Circle from the Bay, Smokehouse Bay Club, Adriatic and Villages at Smokehouse Bay are affordable and close to great dining and shopping at The Esplanade.

Town Center

Affordable and close to everything, Town Center condos include Wexford Place, Marco Villas and Coquina Gardens.

East

Heading east toward Goodland, Provence and Estuary I & II. Provence is a stone's throw to shopping and dining.

Walk-to-Beach

Usually around 30-40% less than comparable beachfront condos, everyone loves these. See the whole list of walk-to-beach condos here.

South End

The South End is known for boat condos, but there are some amazing inland condos here, too. All of them are walk-to-beach condos. Check out Island Club, Old South View, Vista del Sol, and Tropicana.

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