2/10 Terrible
Chris S.
28 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
This property has a few redeeming qualities, but the reality is dominated by industrial smell, noise, and views most vacationers would normally avoid.The owners next door were kind and responsive. When the heat stopped working, they came with the HVAC company and fixed it within hours. However, after three weeks with dogs, the front lawn was finally mowed at 8:00 a.m. on a Sunday—not on the other days crews were already nearby—so the sense of “guest comfort first” was mixed. The management company was baseline competent, nothing more.The home itself is very dark and cave-like. Most windows have hurricane shutters bolted shut, resulting in almost no natural light or usable view. The advertised “water view” is actually of the Marco Island wastewater treatment and reclaimed water plant.The biggest issue is the smell. Depending on wind, a strong sewage/methane odor is noticeable even indoors. Opening windows brings constant industrial noise—backup beeping, machinery hum, truck rumble, and bright night lighting. Weekday processing makes the backyard difficult to use, with visible material loading into dumpsters and trucks.Amenities are limited. The dock is too high for practical kayak use, outdoor living space is minimal, and the spiral staircase and sliding screen-door bolts led to inconvenience and accidental lockouts.
Chris S.
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2026