THE BOAT HOUSE MARCO RIVER

Situated on Marco Bay, this casual, family-owned motel and condo complex is 3 miles from the Tigertail Beach Park and 4.4 miles from the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve.

All of the laid-back motel rooms have free Wi-Fi, minifridges and microwaves; some have water views. Casual condos add full kitchens and boat slips (fee).

Parking is free. Additional amenities include a heated outdoor pool and coin-operated laundry facilities.

Check out "The Best Kept Secret" on Marco Island, Fl.