We loved this condo and location so much. If you love birds, this is the place for you! Overlooking a bird rookery, and beautiful sunsets. The walk to the beach is long unless you shortcut through the lagoon. (Look up Tigertail Beach.) The shelling on the Gulf side is great! Lots of sand dollars, conchs, cats paws, and scallops. We loved that the previous renters left things like salt, pepper, oatmeal, beach toys, etc. that mostly get removed from rental condos after a visit. We left a few things too to pass it on. :) Joe is a great guy, and well-known around the island we discovered! The guards at the gate were either very helpful, or really not, but once you pay the extra $100 at the office and get the "official" pass, you're golden and they don't hassle you at all. Lots to do and see around Marco. It's a 5 hr drive to Key West, so if you have the chance to visit there too, we highly recommend it! We will come back and rent from Joe again! Looking forward to seeing him, Boomer, and Boone in the future!