Marlin Run: Coastal Living with Punta Gorda’s Waterways Close By

by Hunt Brothers Realty

 

 

Marlin Run is an established condominium villa community inside gated Burnt Store Marina in the Punta Gorda 33955 area of Lee County. Developed primarily during the mid-1990s, Marlin Run features single-story villas, commonly with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, screened outdoor living and attached garages. The residences are not uniformly waterfront, but owners live within a larger Charlotte Harbor marina and golf community where boating, golf, dining, fitness and racquet opportunities are available through separate facilities or memberships. Buyers should distinguish Marlin Run condominium ownership from marina slip rights and optional Burnt Store Marina amenities.

Quick Answers About Marlin Run

Where is Marlin Run?

Marlin Run is inside Burnt Store Marina, a gated marina and golf community with a Punta Gorda, Florida 33955 mailing address. This portion of Burnt Store Marina is in Lee County, south of central Punta Gorda and north of Cape Coral.

What types of homes are in Marlin Run?

Marlin Run consists of condominium villas rather than conventional multi-story condo apartments. Current property records show single-story residences built primarily from 1994 through 1996, with recurring two-bedroom, two-bath layouts and attached garages.

How large are Marlin Run villas?

Current records show recurring Marlin Run floor plans of approximately 1,042 and 1,162 square feet of living area. Individual measurements, enclosed spaces and configurations should be verified for the specific residence.

Is Marlin Run waterfront?

Marlin Run should not be described as a uniformly waterfront condominium community. Some residences have pond or water-oriented views, while public-record information for other Marlin Run properties identifies them as dry condominium residences. The community’s primary boating advantage comes from its location inside Burnt Store Marina.

Does a Marlin Run villa include a marina boat slip?

A Burnt Store Marina location does not mean every Marlin Run villa includes a private marina slip. Boat owners should confirm current wet-slip or dry-storage availability, fees, vessel requirements and other arrangements directly with the marina operator rather than assuming dockage transfers with a villa.

Is golf available near Marlin Run?

Yes. Burnt Store Marina includes a 27-hole golf facility. Golf access, membership, pricing and privileges should be confirmed directly with the golf operator because owning a Marlin Run villa should not be assumed to include golf membership.

Is Marlin Run in Deep Creek?

No. Current property records place Marlin Run inside Burnt Store Marina. Buyers researching the community should use current legal descriptions and property records because similarly named Punta Gorda and Charlotte County communities can easily be confused online.

Where Is Marlin Run Located?

Marlin Run is located along Islamorada Boulevard, Gaspar Key Lane and related addresses inside the gated Burnt Store Marina master community. The residences use Punta Gorda 33955 mailing addresses, but the Burnt Store Marina section containing Marlin Run is in Lee County.

That distinction matters. Punta Gorda mailing addresses do not necessarily mean a property is inside the City of Punta Gorda or Charlotte County. County jurisdiction can affect property records, taxes, permitting, emergency services and other ownership matters.

Marlin Run’s defining location advantage is its position inside Burnt Store Marina, rather than direct waterfront frontage at every residence. The larger community places boating, golf and other recreational opportunities within the same master-planned setting.

What Are Marlin Run Villas Like?

Marlin Run is characterized by single-story condominium villas rather than stacked condominium buildings. Current records identify homes dating primarily from 1994 through 1996, with concrete, block or stucco construction documented among individual residences.

Two-bedroom, two-bath floor plans are common. Current property records document living areas of approximately 1,042 square feet in some villas and approximately 1,162 square feet in others. Attached one-car garages, screened rear outdoor spaces and vaulted ceilings are documented in selected residences.

Because Marlin Run has been established for roughly three decades, interior condition can vary significantly. Buyers may encounter original finishes, partially updated villas and extensively renovated residences, so the individual property's condition is more useful than relying on a generalized community description.

Are Marlin Run homes traditional condos or villas?

They combine villa-style housing with condominium ownership. A residence can look and function more like a one-story attached or detached villa while still being legally governed through a condominium association. Buyers should therefore review the condominium declaration and maintenance responsibilities rather than assuming the obligations are the same as a fee-simple single-family home.

Is Marlin Run Directly on Charlotte Harbor?

No. Marlin Run is inside a waterfront master community on Charlotte Harbor, but buyers should not interpret that as meaning every Marlin Run villa has direct Charlotte Harbor frontage.

Current county-derived property information identifies some Marlin Run residences as dry condominiums. Other individual properties have been marketed with pond frontage or water views. Those differences are unit-specific and should be confirmed for the exact villa being considered.

Buyers who specifically want a condominium overlooking the marina basin may also compare communities such as Marina North Shore, Marina South Shore or Esplanade at Burnt Store Marina. These are separate associations and should not be assumed to have the same fees, rules or boating rights as Marlin Run.

What Boating Opportunities Are Near Marlin Run?

Boating is one of the major advantages of the broader Burnt Store Marina location. The master community is built around a deep-water marina with access to Charlotte Harbor and onward boating routes toward the Gulf of Mexico.

The important buyer distinction is that marina access and marina ownership rights are not the same thing. Marlin Run condominium ownership should not be represented as automatically conveying a private wet slip, dry-storage space or other dedicated marina accommodation.

Boat owners should confirm current slip availability, storage availability, fees, marina policies, vessel dimensions, draft limitations and other requirements directly with the marina operator. If a particular villa is marketed with a specific boating right, that right should be independently confirmed through the applicable association, marina documents, title information and other appropriate records.

Does Burnt Store Marina have bridge-free access?

The Burnt Store Marina basin provides direct access to Charlotte Harbor without fixed bridges along the marina exit route. Vessel suitability still depends on current marina conditions, water depth, draft, beam, tides and other navigation considerations, which boat owners should verify for their particular vessel.

What Amenities Are Available Around Marlin Run?

Marlin Run residents live inside a larger gated community with marina, golf, dining, fitness and racquet facilities. The key ownership issue is that not every Burnt Store Marina amenity should be assumed to be included in Marlin Run condominium assessments.

Current Burnt Store Marina information identifies a deep-water marina, a 27-hole golf facility, fitness opportunities, tennis and pickleball, dining and community activities. Access, memberships and fees can differ by facility and may change over time.

Buyers should ask which services are covered through their Marlin Run and master-community assessments and which recreational opportunities require separate payment or membership. This avoids treating the broader Burnt Store Marina amenity list as though everything automatically transfers with the villa.

Is Golf Included With Marlin Run Ownership?

Golf should be treated separately from Marlin Run condominium ownership. Burnt Store Marina has a 27-hole golf facility, but buyers should not assume their condominium fee automatically provides a golf membership.

Golfers should obtain current information about membership categories, availability, dues, daily play, cart charges and other policies directly from the golf operator. These terms can change independently from Marlin Run's residential association.

This distinction is especially important when comparing Marlin Run with a bundled golf community. Living inside a golf-oriented master community does not necessarily create the same financial or membership structure as purchasing in a community where golf membership is tied directly to ownership.

How Does Marlin Run Compare With Other Burnt Store Marina Communities?

Marlin Run is most distinctive for its single-story villa format. Burnt Store Marina contains a wide range of housing, so buyers can compare Marlin Run with detached land condominiums, low-rise traditional condos, marina-front buildings and taller waterfront residences.

For another detached or villa-like condominium setting, King Tarpon at Burnt Store Marina offers a useful comparison. King Tarpon is a separate land condominium community with detached residences, its own association structure and property-specific golf or water-oriented views.

Buyers considering more conventional low-rise condominium living can compare Halyard Club. Buyers prioritizing marina-basin frontage can instead focus on communities such as Marina North Shore, Marina South Shore or Esplanade.

The right comparison depends on whether the buyer prioritizes single-story living, garage parking, marina views, private boating arrangements, golf views, building amenities or a particular association structure.

What Association Costs Should Marlin Run Buyers Expect?

Marlin Run buyers should expect layered community obligations rather than evaluating only one advertised monthly fee. Current listings identify Marlin Run condominium charges as well as broader Burnt Store Marina or Section 22 obligations.

Recent 2026 listings show that amounts can differ by residence, reporting method and time period. A current listing for a Marlin Run villa reported calculated total monthly association costs of approximately $627, while another recent listing disclosed a separate special assessment. These are temporary property-specific figures, not permanent community-wide pricing.

Before purchasing, obtain current estoppel information, budgets, fee schedules and assessment information for every applicable association. Buyers should also determine which expenses cover landscaping, insurance, reserves, security, roads, cable or other services and which costs remain the individual owner's responsibility.

Are Pets and Rentals Allowed at Marlin Run?

Recent Marlin Run listings report that pets are permitted subject to association rules and identify a one-month minimum lease for selected residences. These listing-level statements should be verified through current governing documents before a buyer relies on them.

Pet limits, approval procedures, rental frequency, minimum lease periods and other restrictions can change. Different layers of Burnt Store Marina governance may also apply to a property, so buyers should review all relevant association documents rather than only the Marlin Run listing remarks.

What Should Buyers Review Before Purchasing in Marlin Run?

Marlin Run buyers should review both the villa and every association obligation attached to it. The combination of condominium ownership inside a larger master community makes it important to understand which responsibilities belong to Marlin Run, which belong to Burnt Store Marina's broader governance, and which remain with the individual owner.

  • Current Marlin Run condominium fees
  • Burnt Store Marina or Section 22 assessments
  • Pending or approved special assessments
  • Association budgets and reserve information
  • Master and condominium insurance coverage
  • Exterior and roof maintenance responsibilities
  • Pet and rental restrictions
  • Garage and parking rights
  • Villa-specific renovation and maintenance history
  • Flood information and property-specific insurance quotes
  • Marina slip or storage availability if boating is important
  • Golf, fitness, tennis, pickleball and other optional membership costs

The Hunt Brothers Realty Florida Buyer Resource Center provides additional general information for buyers preparing to compare Florida properties, contracts, financing and ownership considerations.

What Should Buyers Know About Insurance and Flood Exposure?

Insurance and flood considerations should be evaluated for the specific Marlin Run villa. A coastal master-community location does not establish the buyer's premium, required coverage or flood-insurance cost.

Condominium ownership also creates an important distinction between association-level insurance and the coverage an individual owner may need. Buyers should review the current master policies, deductibles, exclusions and owner responsibilities rather than assuming the association's insurance covers every loss inside the residence.

Insurance availability, coverage and premiums can vary substantially by property. Buyers should obtain property-specific quotes and review coverage with a qualified insurance professional before making a purchasing decision.

Is Marlin Run a Good Fit for Single-Story Villa Living?

Marlin Run is worth comparing for buyers specifically seeking a single-story villa format inside Burnt Store Marina. The combination of two-bedroom layouts, attached garages, screened outdoor areas and condominium ownership distinguishes it from the master community's multi-story waterfront buildings.

The tradeoff is that buyers should not confuse living in a marina community with owning a marina-front residence. Marlin Run is better characterized as villa living within Burnt Store Marina, with Charlotte Harbor boating and golf opportunities nearby through the larger community.

For someone who wants direct marina-basin views, a dedicated boat slip or a different condominium format, another Burnt Store Marina neighborhood may provide a closer match.

Explore Marlin Run and Burnt Store Marina With Hunt Brothers Realty

Hunt Brothers Realty helps buyers compare Marlin Run with other Burnt Store Marina properties based on housing type, waterfront orientation, boating priorities, golf access, association structure and total ownership considerations.

Explore current Burnt Store Marina real estate and community information, compare Marina North Shore waterfront condos, review Halyard Club condos, or contact Hunt Brothers Realty to discuss a Punta Gorda area property search.

This article is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. Association fees, assessments, reserves, insurance, maintenance obligations, flood information, marina access, boat-slip availability, golf memberships, pet rules, rental restrictions and other ownership details can change or vary by property. Buyers should verify current information through the applicable associations and facility operators and consult qualified real estate, insurance, legal, lending, tax, title, inspection, engineering or other professionals when individualized guidance is required.

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