Location, location, location! This 3-bedroom, 2 ½ bath home is walking distance to the beach entrance (.7 miles), with a 5-minute, easy-out to the gulf by boat. Located on a highly desirable street, this home has fantastic curb appeal with lush landscaping- 4 beautiful royal palms and other palm, coconut, lime, lemon, and avocado trees on an oversized lot. Hedges and flowering bougainvillea bushes on both sides provide lots of privacy. Step inside to high ceilings, ceiling lighting, fans, plantation shutters in each room, an open living and dining room that is great for entertaining, with floor to ceiling hurricane proof windows, French doors, and sliders and tile throughout the house. Check out the updated kitchen with 42-in wood cabinets, stainless appliances, including a double oven and farm sink, breakfast bar seating, and a perfect breakfast nook with a view of the water. The primary suite is quite the treat, secluded at the back of the home with tray ceiling, private lanai access, dual custom, walk-in closets, double sinks, a jet soaking tub, and a separate double, walk-in shower. The living area surrounds the screened lanai with views of the water and a heated pool with its own rock waterfall. Open all the sliders and doors and enjoy Marco Island living! The oversized, air-conditioned, three car garage has overhead storage, a second refrigerator, hurricane-proof garage doors, and two carpenter's benches for your hobbies and tinkering. This is truly a home to entertain guests and relax, boating, cycling, jet skiing, fishing, and walks on the beach to catch the sunset will become your daily routine. Restaurants, movie theatre, ice-cream shops, and several of the islands' favorite happy hour spots are within walking distance, as well.