An Elizabethan Renaissance fortress reminiscent of Spanish Conquistadors in its powerful presence and opulence, Isladora stands sentinel on the shores of the Marco River, overlooking Marco Island, where Spanish galleons stopped their exploration of the New World and spice trade expeditions, to replenish fresh water supplies from a spring near Caxambas pass said to be Ponce de Leon’s fabled Fountain of Youth. Savage in unabashed splendor, almost pagan in decadent luxury, Isladora will take you on your own unique voyage of discovery and adventure. Experience Florida as the conquistadors did, in the crusading spirit of Balboa, Cortes, DeSoto, Coronado and de Leon, at Isladora. Take in blue water vistas of the Gulf of Mexico and the Marco River, where area tour guides bring travelers to watch dolphins, manatees and sea turtles right in front of Isladora, or meander upstairs to your choice of sundecks, made of handcrafted Sautillo tile and ornamented with wrought iron balustrades and padded wicker seating. Inside, enjoy Isladora’s grandeur and privacy from spacious, separate living areas. Walls are thick; no sound penetrates. The front entrance, where the pool is an inviting oasis in the walled courtyard, can be closed off. The ground floor itself can be locked; no one can get in to any other part of the house. Breathtaking décor includes heavy, masculine design fit for nobility, like handmade weathered wood furniture and hammered bronze Mexican bathtubs and sinks, contrasted perfectly by authentic Italian crystal chandeliers draping from ceilings. An open and spacious state-of-the-art kitchen inside with an outdoor kitchen and tiled bar make Isladora the ideal indoor/outdoor living experience among the tropical foliage and frangipani trees. Due to Isladora's mature and stately nature, she is made available to the public on a limited basis. Book your grand Olde Mexico Escape and be one of the lucky ones!!