Purple Pelican Cottage | Old Florida island escape

Purple Pelican Cottage
A colorful Old Florida island escape between Marco Island and Naples

Slow down and settle into island time at Purple Pelican Cottage, a character-filled coastal home on the Isles of Capri. Located in a quiet island neighborhood near waterfront restaurants, marinas, paddling, fishing, eco-tours, and the beaches of Marco Island, the cottage offers a more relaxed and personal alternative to a large resort or high-rise condominium.

The cottage is designed for travelers who value personality, comfort, and outdoor living over cookie-cutter luxury. Its rich coastal colors, collected artwork, tropical surroundings, and cheerful furnishings create the feeling of a well-loved Florida hideaway.

Inside the cottage
- The first bedroom offers a comfortable retreat for two, with a firm queen-size Prana mattress, an - adjustable bed base, and a ceiling fan.
- The second bedroom accommodates two guests with a plush queen-size Prana mattress, an adjustable bed base, and a ceiling fan.
- The separate library/flex room includes a sliding barn door and a twin pullout sleeper. It is well suited to a child, teenager, solo traveler, or guest who would appreciate a separate sleeping space. The room also has a television, books, and games for quiet or rainy evenings at home.
- The open common area includes comfortable seating and a television. The fully equipped kitchen is stocked for everyday meals, morning coffee, and casual entertaining.
- The large living-room sofa converts into a queen-size bed, providing an additional sleeping area within the shared common space.
- The refreshed bathroom features a tiled walk-in shower with a glass enclosure. An additional outdoor shower provides a convenient place to rinse off after the beach, boating, or a warm day exploring Southwest Florida.

Please note: The cottage has one full indoor bathroom. The sleeping arrangements provide flexibility, but the home is generally most comfortable for smaller groups. Maximum occupancy is limited to the number of registered guests shown in the reservation.

Outdoor living

Start the morning with coffee on the porch, return from the beach for an outdoor rinse, and end the day with dinner and drinks beneath the palms.

Purple Pelican Cottage provides several places to enjoy Florida’s weather:

- The spacious rear patio includes sectional lounge seating, an outdoor dining table beneath a tropical-print umbrella, and solar lighting for relaxed evenings outside.
- The outdoor shower is located on the rear patio.
- The large covered front porch has an additional dining table, a porch swing, chairs, and lighting for evening use.
- The backyard contains several mature fruit trees, including a mango tree that may produce fruit during the early summer season. Fruit availability varies and cannot be guaranteed.

The location

The Isles of Capri is a small, laid-back island community just north of Marco Island. Unlike a traditional resort district, it retains the atmosphere of an Old Florida fishing village, with local waterfront restaurants, marinas, charter boats, kayaking, eco-tours, and access to the Ten Thousand Islands.

From the cottage, guests can enjoy the quieter pace of island life while remaining within convenient driving distance of:

- Marco Island beaches, including Tigertail Beach and South Marco Beach
- Naples beaches, downtown Naples, and the Naples Pier area
- Keewaydin Island excursions
- Naples dining, shopping, galleries, and cultural attractions
- Southwest Florida thrift, consignment, and antique shopping
- Fishing and sunset charters
- Kayak and paddleboard launches
- The Ten Thousand Islands
- The Marco Island Historical Museum
- The Baker Museum
- Naples-area golf courses
- The Everglades and nearby nature preserves

Purple Pelican Cottage is a colorful, comfortable, and slightly quirky Old Florida cottage where guests can experience island life while remaining close to Marco Island and Naples.

The cottage is especially well suited to:

- Couples seeking a relaxed coastal escape
- Small families
- Friends traveling together
- Snowbirds and extended-stay guests
- Anglers and boating enthusiasts
- Kayakers and nature travelers
- Visitors who prefer a residential neighborhood to a resort complex
- Guests traveling with an approved dog

Please note that the backyard is not fenced. Dogs must remain leashed when outside and must be supervised at all times.

Important to know

Purple Pelican Cottage is a charming older Florida home with thoughtful updates and individual character. One of the original Isles of Capri homes, it was built in 1964 and has been owned and loved by the same family since 1984.

It is not a newly constructed luxury villa, waterfront estate, or resort property. Guests who appreciate color, personality, outdoor living, and an authentic island neighborhood are likely to feel most at home here.

The cottage is located in a quiet residential community. Parties, events, excessive noise, and unregistered guests are not permitted.

Check-in: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out: 10:00 a.m.

All guests must follow the property’s Good Neighbor Policy and comply with applicable laws and community rules.

Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Please keep music, outdoor conversations, and other noise at a respectful level during those hours.

Smoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere on the property. Additional cleaning or remediation charges may apply if this rule is violated.