This is our 2nd stay at this awesome house. Everything described in the description and photos is accurate. The location is an easy walk to the fabulous Marco beach. July is a little toasty in southern Florida, but the combo beach/pool made everyday spectacular. Do not be deterred by the Florida summer forecasts, it said rain everyday, but we only say rain a couple of times during the day for 20-30 minutes and a couple storms during the night. Nothing with the weather change any of our plans. Back to the house - bikes, beach cart/chairs, enough towels for a dozen people. We left the garage refrigerator stocked with beverages on the way out. Also left (2) twin self inflating mattresses for future guests. Great trip many thanks to Alan.

House was perfect for a family of 5. The house was well equipped with everything you needed and had so many things to start out your stay (tissues, paper towels, soap…) The pool and covered area was amazing!! Location made it easy to get to the beach, and the owners had everything you needed for the beach. Owner was very responsive and easy to communicate with if you needed anything. We highly recommend this home.

This is our second time staying at this amazing property. The house is exactly as described - spacious enough for my husband and I and our 2 adult daughters and includes everything you could possibly need for a vacation stay. The best part? Feet on the sand in exactly 6 minutes from the front door to the breathtaking Marco Island beach. Alan and Anisia are wonderful hosts - Alan checks in and makes sure everything is perfect and is available anytime you need him. We loved our stay and look forward to returning to Rufina again!

It was our first time staying here and we loved it! This is a beautifully decorated, well cared for home with all the conveniences in a great location. The owner was attentive and hospitable. We look forward to returning next year.

Alan and Anisia are the perfect owners/hosts. Their Marco home is spotless, beautifully decorated and furnished, and in the most perfect location. The neighborhood is awesome, and we were able to stroll the two blocks to the beach with the provided beach cart, chairs and umbrellas in less than 5 minutes. The heated pool is sunny and inviting—and perfect for an early morning swim or post-beach dip. There are several shaded conversation and dining areas on the lanai if you need respite from the sun for awhile. The kitchen was well equipped and the pantry is well stocked with spices, condiments and items not normally found in short term rental homes—as were the bathrooms. Finally, the owners were incredibly quick to respond to our pre- and post-booking questions. Do yourself a favor and book this home for the best vacation ever.

Very well-located property. Was as described and is well stocked. Alan was very timely and proactive with communication. Would certainly rent again.

We have stayed at a condo on the beach our last few visits, but really enjoyed being in a house close to the beach this time. The home was very well appointed and had anything you could possibly need, they thought of everything. They had high quality beach chairs and a cart to take everything to the beach. Beautiful lanai and pool, loved eating breakfast outside and chilling at the pool after the beach. Two family members had to work and the house was set up perfectly for working. Alan was very available and responsive. Can't say enough about how great our vacation was. Counting the days until we can return.

We had a fantastic week in Marco Island at this home! Our group likes to cook every night and the kitchen was well appointed. The rest of the home was well supplied as well...just pay it forward and restock if you are the last one to use it up. We ate outside by the pool each evening, explored the Everglades, biked around Marco Island and visited Naples one day. The spacious beach is a short walk from this home. They had a convenient beach cart in the garage which we used every day to haul chairs and bags to the beach. Will definitely return to this home the next time we are in southwestern FL.

The house was decorated beautifully, great layout, well equipped, and close to the beach. The outdoor pool area was awesome. We had lots of fun hanging out at the pool.

This was our second stay at this property and it did not disappoint! It is a beautiful home with fantastic amenities and in close proximity to the beach, dining, and shopping. Our only regret is not staying longer than a week! We will definitely be returning :)

This property was perfect for our family of 4. I normally don't sleep well, and have a hard time relaxing on vacation when I stay in hotels. That didn't happen on this trip to Marco Island. The house was so clean, beautiful, and had everything that we needed, I was able to relax and enjoy my vacation. Alan was very helpful with any questions we had during our stay.

We truly enjoyed our stay! Everything was described perfectly and surpassed our expectations!! Already dreaming of a return trip.

We are a family that prefers renting houses versus staying at hotels. We loved this house! It was nicely laid out - our girls had their side of the house and we had ours. I love the lanai and direct access via the sliding doors. The house was very bright and cheerful and clean- well stocked. We really didn't need a car at all - the entire area is walkable from the house. The beach is less than 5 min away via a beach access boardwalk right next to the JW Marriott. It's a gorgeous soft white sand beach with crystal clear water that tricks you into thinking you are in the Bahamas. I ran the. beach every single day but wear sneakers or your feet will be destroyed by all the shells. The grocery stores are close by, fully stocked. There are so many restaurants you won't be able to visit them all in 1 week. We had a blast and will definitely be back!

The property was very clean and well stocked with essentials. It was definitely close enough to walk to the beach. The owner was quick to respond to all questions we had. The outdoor area was outstanding. We definitely recommend this property.

Beautiful and comfortable property in a great location with all the amenities of home. Homeowners took great care of leaving information for renters in regards to home, maps of Marco, recommendations for restaurants, boat rides, gyms, etc Homeowner responded quickly to all questions. Would love to return next year for another visit!

We just returned from a weeklong stay at Rufina and we loved every minute of it it. We were literally 6 minutes from the front door to our feet in the sand of the most beautiful beach. The house is immaculate and beautifully decorated. I really appreciated all of the extra towels and also all of the items that are on hand to make your vacation perfect. Everything is so organized and clearly labeled. They even had great beach bags to use! While we ate every dinner out, the kitchen is so well stocked that there isn’t anything they don’t have should you want to cook while there. The pool area is great, with super comfortable seating and comfy lounge chairs. I love a good, thick cushion and they didn’t disappoint! The neighborhood is very quiet and lovely. While we didn’t have a chance to take advantage of them, there were bikes that you can use as well. Finally, Alan is the epitome of a great host. He called while we were en route from the airport to the house to make sure we didn’t have any questions and also checked in during the week. The communication was great. We already rebooked for next year and look forward to coming back.

This was our first time not staying in the "condo on the beach" on Marco Island, and the experience was excellent. The house is situated in a great location - a very short walk to the public beach access. Having a "private: pool was truly enjoyable. All accommodations were as described. We had a wonderful time and cannot thank Alan (and family) enough.

We enjoyed everything about the house. The listing was accurate. It was so nice to be such a short walk to beach. Will definitely return…

The communications with the property owner made everything easy from original rental process to check in and checkout. Everything one needs for a perfect beach vacation is thoughtfully arranged.

We had an awesome time. The description of this home is spot on - immaculately clean and very well appointed. Alan quickly responded to our questions. The instructions and recommendation manual was extremely helpful. It is an easy walk to the beach and very well located on the island.

Rufina is a gorgeous, well-appointed, well-equipped home that takes the stress out of vacationing. Unlike the usual beach house that has a few beat up pots and pans and maybe a spice or two, Rufina has many basics so that one doesn't immediately have to go to the grocery store. It's located just a short walk from an expansive white sand beach with good shelling. And the pool is a major plus! We had a wonderful week away!

This is my second time staying in this home.The experience was just as memorable and pleasurable as my first stay.Communication between owner and renter was seamless.The house is immaculate and well maintained.The location was an easy walk to the beach.The house is well stocked along with all the all the necessary equipment for the beach.Thank you for sharing your lovely home with my family and me.

Great property... super clean...very short walk to the beach. Everything you could possibly need. Would absolutely stay again.

This place is so great, we’ll definitely be back! The AC keeps you nice and cool inside and the pool keeps you nice a cool outside! It’s really a lovely place, it has the perfect layout so adults can enjoy themselves after the kids go to bed. It’s a short walk to the most beautiful beach! I’ve been to a lot of beaches around the world, and Marco Island has the best sand I’ve ever had the pleasure of putting my toes in. And seashells everywhere! The kids loved it! I’m so glad we picked this place over a crowded hotel!

Absolutely perfect! Allen was great. The house was beautiful and it had everything you could need! We loved being there and would recommend it to anyone!!!!

Second time staying at this home and will be back again!

We enjoyed our stay immensely! The house was wonderful; the beautiful pictures online are truly accurate!! Everything you could possibly need is at the house for an amazing stay. We enjoyed our short walk to the beach and close proximity to great shopping and dining! We definitely plan on returning again.

The rental house was everything we had hoped for. I took my family including my teen and preteen daughters. Everything was clean, comfortable, affordable and the owners are extremely nice and helpful. The information left by the owners was spot on. I tried to deviate from the beach access advice in the owner’s information and tried using the public access to the beach that you have to drive to. That was a mistake. If you follow the directions in the owner’s information, not only is it closer, but you can walk to it from the house. The surrounding area and city was not crowded and had the feel of going to the beach in the off-season even though it was the middle of June. We definitely would like to visit again and highly recommend.

The property was really nice and very clean. Looked better in person than the pictures. The location on Marco Island is perfect, with beach access only a 5 minute walk away. They have everything you need for a great beach day. Also great proximity to local restaurants. My spouse and I were able to walk to restaurants. Try Oyster Society, DaVincis and La Tavola. Enjoyed pinchers with the kids. Host was great to communicate with. A great place!

We loved the home! It is exactly as pictured. Clean, great pool, great floor plan and wonderfully equipped. We made great use of the available pool toys, beach wagon and toys, umbrellas, beach chairs and more! We would love to return.

This is a very well maintained home. They thought of everything to make your stay as comfy as possible. I would highly recommend a stay in this property!

This property was absolutely beautiful! Well equipped, clean, comfortable, perfect for entertaining and a wonderful place to spend a vacation! The walk to the beach was short and pleasant, the pool was perfect. We were very happy and could not have asked for better hosts. Thank you for a wonderful stay!!