187 Starfish Court

This house has the best set up. Very clean. Has all the amenities you need! Furniture was perfect too - nice big couch where the four of us could sit and not be cramped. Beds are comfortable. Plenty of towels. Pool toys, fishing poles and beach chairs were in the garage. Area is very quiet and what a view from the back! We fished off the dock every day. Didn't catch anything to brag about but it was still a great time. The pool is very nice too. We got a kick out of feeding the iguanas out back. They love apples. Any place we wanted to go on the Island was about a 5-10 minute drive. If you stay here, you have to drive to the Crabby Lady Restaurant in Goodland. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and are already planning on staying there again!

Pool and lanai conditions were outstanding. The house has maintenance issues which includes:hot water in second bathroom didn’t heat up, floor and base boards dirty, kitchen had ants.we would stay again because of the pool and lanai was where we spent most of out time

We had a wonderful stay at this property. The views were excellent and we saw many dolphin and rays during our stay. The management company was excellent and would send reminder texts--very helpful. We would highly recommend this property for a comfortable relaxing vacation.

Location was great. We saw dolphins playing multiple times, they even swam up against the sea wall, we saw baby sharks almost daily, alligators twice and there were iguanas living under the pool. The property management company was professional and responded to our concerns promptly.

Location, location location... Very nice views and well kept 2nd stay and we will be back!

It would be hard to find a better villa for a vacation.
Lots of space with a large pool, superb views from the rear with daily visits by dolphins, pelicans and ospreys.
A very quiet location, but great for access to the local shops including Publix.

We have booked through Marco Island Vacation Properties many times and have nothing but praise for their service. Similarly, we have stayed in the property on Starfish Court many times and love it's position. Waking up every morning and watching the beautiful sunrise is wonderful, but it's the nature we love the most. We saw dolphins, rays, ospreys, iguanas, myriads of fish and for the first time, a small black tip reef shark. The only negative is that the property is looking very tired and desperately needs some TLC.

We had a great 2 week stay!!! The house was clean when we arrived and had no large problems come up. We had a few minor things that needed to be taken care of, but management was quick to respond back to us and fix the issues. I would recommend this house to anyone coming to Marco Island.

Paid extra for deep cleaning and it paid off. One sink in master bathroom non functioning (part missing).Uncomfortable outside furniture ( bring your own lounge chairs).

The location is ideal . The pool was nice . The house was not clean, the refrigerator was full of food stains, there was layers of grease stains on and surrounding the stove area, this was the first time I had to buy cleaning products to clean the house before use as there was no disinfectants provided . The windows are full of mold and algae . There is a lot of water damage on the inside obviously from being flooded from the hurricane. The lower inside of the doors are rotting and warped, this would be an ideal stay if the property was maintained and cleaned properly . The property management company was great to work with as we had no air conditioning and they took action immediately to remedy the issue . For the cost of the rental, I was disappointed in the condition and cleanliness .

Manager's Response

The view from the lanai is fantastisk.

Everything was in order. Thus is the 3 time we have rented this house

Another wonderful vacation in Marco everything was as expected

This was are second stay at this Villa and fourteenth time to Marco Island the property was perfect and very private for are vacation from the U.K.
Andrew Valve made everything so easy when booking and made arrangements for some groceries to be at the villa due to are late arrival from the U.K.

We`ve had a great Vacation in a great property. The location is just stunning. We had dolphins just outside the property about every day. Even a manatee. Also big birds and a couple of iguanas. It`s exelent managed in every service ways of Andrew Vale and their company. The Best !!

We based our decision on the rental property according to the previous review and pictures. Yes, exactly what we were looking for, a beautiful home, all the features, gas grill, private pool and fishing. Everything was fine until we decided to grill. It was so rusted out it could barely stand on its own. Hoping our steaks would be done before it collapsed on the floor. Then it was time for a nice relaxing swim. That is the biggest negative. The pool did NOT have a hand rail to get in/out as the photos show. No problem if you don't have any knee issues. I literally had to crawl on my hands and knees to get in and exit the pool. Not only dangerous, but painful. This property should have a SPECIAL notice to ALL guests: Any knee or bending issues this property is NOT for YOU!!! One episode of that experience was enough. This was on day 1. So that left fishing which amounted to cat fish and watch a few dolphins swim by. Not impressed and very disappointed in the misrepresentation presented in the description and photos. It's not like you can drive up and look at everything before you pay your rental charge. Everything is due up front and we feel we were deeply taken advantage of. What is vacation for other than rent a very beautiful home with all the amenities.

Manager's Response

We based our decision on the rental property according to the previous review and pictures. Yes, exactly what we were looking for, a beautiful home, all the features, gas grill, private pool and fishing. Everything was fine until we decided to grill. It was so rusted out it could barely stand on its own. Hoping our steaks would be done before it collapsed on the floor. Then it was time for a nice relaxing swim. That is the biggest negative. The pool did NOT have a hand rail to get in/out as the photos show. No problem if you don't have any knee issues. I literally had to crawl on my hands and knees to get in and exit the pool. Not only dangerous, but painful. This property should have a SPECIAL notice to ALL guests: Any knee or bending issues this property is NOT for YOU!!! One episode of that experience was enough. This was on day 1. So that left fishing which amounted to cat fish and watch a few dolphins swim by. Not impressed and very disappointed in the misrepresentation presented in the description and photos. It's not like you can drive up and look at everything before you pay your rental charge. Everything is due up front and we feel we were deeply taken advantage of. What is vacation for other than rent a very beautiful home with all the amenities.

Manager's Response

We had a great week. The weather was awesome! The location and view was great!

We had a great time. The house was well stocked with dishes and such. The pool and dock were wonderful. Neighbor to the left of the house if facing the house were friendly. House was clean. Improvements that are needed are the hot water did not work very well in the guest "bathroom", the snook lights on the dock did not work, and the shower in the master leaked water all over the floor every time it was used. Overall a great stay and would stay again. The rental property agency sent a maintenance man over to fix the snook light but it could not be fixed at the time. The rental agency were awesome to work with.

Starfish Court was a very pleasant experience and suited our needs perfectly.
Congratulations on getting everything up and running after the hurricane
We will definitely recommend this lovely home

This was a perfect property for are vacation from the U.K. this was are fourteenth time to Marco and would stay at this villa again
Andrew and his team at Marco Vacation’s we’re one of the best we have ever dealt with and made the booking so easy
One thing that I would recommend is a weight for the parasol as it kept trying to blow away when we fitted in the boat deck table so was unable to use it

Everything was really wonderful. The management company was very helpful, responded to questions quick and communicated well. My only complaint was the bugs (ants and roaches) and difficulty with hot water at times but honestly it didn't bring the value down. We really enjoyed our time and the house was perfect for our needs. Thank you.

Very peaceful and relaxing

Our vacation rental experience was perfect for us.
Marco Island Vacation Properties made the experience so easy, right from the initial enquiry to checking out when our holiday ended.
We booked the property due to the location. The views from the dock were stunning. We spent hours watching the dolphins, Manatees and birds feeding, fish jumping and lizards of all sizes going about their business.
The property was decorated and equipped to a good standard for a vacation. We will be back.

Our vacation rental experience was perfect for us.
Marco Island Vacation Properties made the experience so easy, right from the initial enquiry to checking out when our holiday ended.
We booked the property due to the location. The views from the dock were stunning. We spent hours watching the dolphins, Manatees and birds feeding, fish jumping and lizards of all sizes going about their business.
The property was decorated and equipped to a good standard for a vacation. We will be back.

Overall good experience. Location was beautiful, convenient and safe. Pool and view were most enjoyable. The worst issues were the king bed was sunken in the middle making it very uncomfortable to the point that many nights one of the people sleeping there would have to come
Out to the couch. The other issue was when we arrived and settled into the room we decided to stay in(we had an extra bedroom that did t need to be occupied), when we were about to get into bed, there was no fitted sheet on the made bed - just the mattress pad and one flat sheet. Very disappointing based on the price we paid for the place. Also, many places make it so much more convenient by providing the necessities - toilet paper, soap, shampoo, etc. That is not the case here. Finally, at the end they want you to do the laundry for them too. Again, given the price for the place and the fact that this is our vacation, I think that becomes an over-the-top ask of clients.

This property has wonderful views! The pool was a delight as well as meeting the local Gator as he made his rounds. We also got to see some dolphins making their rounds.
The property itself is very roomy, comfortable and has everything you need.
The cleanliness wasn't perfect, but nothing extreme at all. There are tons of towels for the pool and the bathrooms.
We had a couple issues, but the managers took care of them quickly and were very friendly & professional at the same time.
We would visit this property again!

The kids had a great time in the pool and with the pool table. Tons of wildlife in the canal behind the house. Enjoyed fishing from the dock or just sitting watching the dolphins. Great dock and views. We will be back!

This home has a great view and the pool is exceptional. If you're spending most of your time outdoors, then this rental maybe be fine for most. Indoors however, the house lacks in many ways. Updates, new furniture and general maintenance is sorely needed. Some of the upholstered furniture is too dirty to sit on. House could be cleaner overall, the tile floors felt sticky in places. The property was supplied well and has most of what you need including pool accessories, fishing rods and beach chairs. We had a good week spending time outdoors and boating, so it worked okay for us. Would not recommend the house itself for the reasons stated.

Loved that I could doc my jet skis and swim and be in the water! Bathrooms was nice as well

He had a great time and enjoyed the house.

The best location, but the property is old. Bathrooms are new, but rooms needs to be painted and the bathrooms floor mats are very dirty. Pool is beautiful.

Beautiful setting, maybe the best on the island, but the house is an original with some updates.New sinks in bathrooms are beautiful bowls but at 41" high I needed a step stool to wash my face and brush my teeth. Old/odd furniture.

Beautiful setting, maybe the best on the island, but the house is an original with some updates.New sinks in bathrooms are beautiful bowls but at 41" high I needed a step stool to wash my face and brush my teeth. Old/odd furniture.

Beautiful views! Master bathroom in house was gorgeous!
Very comfy master bed and bath towels.
I would recommend putting tvs in other 3 kids do better when they can have retreat for a little.
Highly recommend staying here!!!

Love this house! Secluded and yet close to everything you need. Pool is awesome and the outdoor space is perfect. Only issue is the master bedroom mattress is not super comfy - should be replaced. But, we will be back!

As always, we had a great experience. We walked in dropped our bags and jumped in the pool overlooking the beautiful water and mangroves. Marco Island Vacation Properties is the only agent we use when renting. They are the best!

After being Locked Up for Months, Covid , we loved spending my 68 birthday with our grandkids fishing Kayaking and poolside. Beautiful Estuary water view. The only improvement needed was the Matress in Master BR needs replacing from wear. Overall thank you for letting us use your home.

property in great location but it ends there. So many unfinished projects . Most light fixtures on wall did not work, No lights in master be-had to walk thru bedroom & put lights on in bathroom to get a little light in bedroom. mANY ROACHES-SO DISCUSTING..

My wife, two teenage boys and I had a near perfect vacation in this lovely home. The view over the preserve across the water made us feel like we were in total seclusion. We loved the many wonderful seagulls and herons who visited and allowed such photographic opportunities. We rented a boat to take full advantage of the great location on the southern part of the island. Just around the corner, down the river and into the gulf and just around the corner from shopping, church and the marinas. The house had everything to enable relaxation. Fishing poles set up to catch fish off the dock and beach chairs to make our beach trips perfect. The kitchen had everything we needed, just like home. The master bath was just what my wife needed for spa like relaxation. The boys made full use of the pool. The boys and I really enjoyed the competition and recreation of the pool table. Both of my boys separately came to me and without prompting told me this was the best vacation ever, and we have taken a lot of great beach and cruise vacations. The only thing that kept it from being perfect was the mattress in the master bedroom was in need of being replaced, in my opinion. You will not go wrong with selecting this lovely quiet home.

Lovely house, all screened in pool area fabulous and accessible from all the bedrooms + LR, DR. Sliding doors open all the way so outdoors becomes part of house.
Very nicely and well equipped kitchen.

A few hiccups but not deal beakers.
A few hiccups, but nothing a deal breaker.

We thoroughly enjoyed a week of vacation at the 187 Starfish court home. Newly constructed, beautiful dock and plenty of room to tie up the boat. Had a great time relaxing in the pool and taking in the gorgeous Marco River view.

We thoroughly enjoyed a week of vacation at the 187 Starfish court home. Newly constructed, beautiful dock and plenty of room to tie up the boat. Had a great time relaxing in the pool and taking in the gorgeous Marco River view.

We had an excellent stay and look forward to returning in the future. The house is maintained to the highest standard and the views are fantastic. The Marco Island Vacation Properties team are excellent to deal with and do everything possible to ensure you have a trouble free and enjoyable stay, we would recommend booking through them.

Our family vacations in Marco Island every year in June. We love the area!! This home is very nice in a location that is very peaceful!! We love working with Marco Island Vacation Properties!! They are very helpful if you have any issues..would highly recommend them for booking your rentals!!

Our family vacations in Marco Island every year in June. We love the area!! This home is very nice in a location that is very peaceful!! We love working with Marco Island Vacation Properties!! They are very helpful if you have any issues..would highly recommend them for booking your rentals!!

Our family vacations in Marco Island every year in June. We love the area!! This home is very nice in a location that is very peaceful!! We love working with Marco Island Vacation Properties!! They are very helpful if you have any issues..would highly recommend them for booking your rentals!!

A great place to stay with wonderful views. Watch the dolphins go by from the pool, or the pelicans dive just off the sea wall!

We just stayed 4 weeks in 187 Starfish and had a super vacation.
The view from the house is fantastic and we saw a lot of dolphins

This large 3 Br/2 Bath house worked well for our four-person group. The kitchen was well equipped and the patio had a new grill. The pool was fine when the weather cooperated (it was a cool season for us). Supermarket/liquor shopping was only about one half mile away. Very nice restaurants are very close.
The house is situated on a quite canal (sun in the morning and early afternoon over the pool area). We often enjoyed the afternoon sun in the front of the house.

This large 3 Br/2 Bath house worked well for our four-person group. The kitchen was well equipped and the patio had a new grill. The pool was fine when the weather cooperated (it was a cool season for us). Supermarket/liquor shopping was only about one half mile away. Very nice restaurants are very close.
The house is situated on a quite canal (sun in the morning and early afternoon over the pool area). We often enjoyed the afternoon sun in the front of the house.