Hotels

There are no chain hotels on Marco Island other than the large Marriott, Hilton, and Radisson properties listed below, which stand in a row along Crescent Beach on the island's southwestern corner. Century 21 First Southern Trust (tel. 800/523-0069 or 239/394-7653; fax 239/394-8048; www.c21marco.com) is one of the largest agents representing rental-property owners.

As elsewhere in South Florida, the high season here is from mid-December to mid-April. Rates drop precipitously in the off season.