Dolphins and Manatee, see both from Marco Island

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Imagine relaxing on your own private dock and watching majestic dolphins or maybe even an awesome manatee swim nearby.  From the pool area you can watch all the marine life while enjoying the sun and relaxing and keeping cool, fantastic! Marine life is one of many great attractions for you to enjoy during a Florida vacation. 

IVHE property #0102, is a two bedroom with two bathrooms detached waterfront villa, located on Marco Island is a perfect vacation destination for enjoying Southwest Florida.  There are plenty of reasons to simply relax at the property; a good size pool, private dock, garden, barbeque and even a couple bikes for you to use while explogin the island.  Or you can take a short walk to the local beach to experience some warm Florida sand between your toes. 
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Near Marco Island is the larger city of Naples.  The area, also known as Paradise Coast, has plenty of festivals and events throughout the year.   Obviously being located right on the Gulf of Mexico you can enjoy great fishing or sightseeing boat trips as well as some of the freshest seafood restaurants anywhere.

If you are adventurous, a short car trip (or boat trip) to the Florida Everglades will continue to fill your senses.   The Everglades National park is a massive 1.5-million-acre wetlands preserve that is home to hundreds of birds and animal species including the elusive Florida panther, leatherback turtles, manatee and of course alligators.  Spend a day or two learning about the area and it’s unique ecosystem.