| there's an elegant bistro serving upscale fare, an outdoor pool surrounded by tropical gardens, coin-operated laundry facilities and a bike rental service. a plush penthouse adds a third bedroom and includes a wraparound lanai, home theater and a great room. beach toys, chairs and umbrellas are available for guest use. parking is free. all of the individually decorated, beachy rooms have 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, kitchens, private patios, free wi-fi and tvs with dvd players. first built as a guesthouse in 1883, this upscale hotel is adjacent to the shops and restaurants of the collection at olde marco and 3 miles from tigertail beach park. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Southwest Florida International Airport 57 min
Naples Botanical Garden (27 min)
Trails, cultivated tropical gardens & a nature preserve in a 170-acre space with programs & tours. Collier-Seminole State Park (22 min)
Rare palm trees & a landmark dredge distinguish this 7,271-acre park set partly in a mangrove swamp. Tigertail Beach Paddleboard, Kayak & Beach Rentals (10 min)
Easygoing hub for rentals of paddleboards, kayaks & beach cabanas, plus ecotours & instruction. Cape Romano (9 min)
Park featuring a playground, a dog park, shuffleboard, bocce, basketball, sand volleyball & more. Marco Island Center for the Arts (11 min)
Art center featuring monthly exhibits, artist receptions & classes for families, adults & kids. Marco Island Historical Museum (9 min)
Exhibits documenting regional history, from indigenous Native American life to modern development. Marco Island South Public Beach Access (12 min)
Palm-shaded & hedge-lined paved pathway leading to an unspoilt white sandy beach. Tigertail Beach (10 min)
White-sand beach with a tidal lagoon, known for shorebirds & shells, with a bath house & parking. Cape Romano Dome House (13 min) Marco Beach (8 min) Downtown Naples (33 min)
Manicured downtown waterfront enclave with upscale restaurants, stores, galleries & a pier. Caxambas Pass (13 min)
Small park & marina on Marco Island offering public water access to the Gulf of Mexico. Marco Island, South Beach and Public Parking (12 min) | 
