Reviews: The Marina at Edison Ford

Reviewed by: Tad Vaughn on Mar 3, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 34'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 1

This marina is currently closed due to a dispute between the marina operator and landlord.

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Reviewed by: Heather Wood on Jan 23, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 44'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

DockMaster Carly and her crew (Elijah, Brady, Mark, and Dale) are absolutely amazing. The facilities are spotless, Pinchers is always good for a drink and a meal, and the location itself is quiet and private. Carly is 100% on the ball and worked with us when we needed to come in to provision and sort out some personal business. We're new to Florida, and we didn't realize how full all the marinas were going to be with the snowbirds. We were extremely lucky to cross paths with her and her crew. Carly's gone above and beyond to make sure we had a place to go, and we are looking forward to coming back when she's got more room!

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Reviewed by: Wvaughan , QueenB, on Dec 27, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 52'
Draft: 4.8'

Rating: 5

Nice quiet marina...no wakes or rocking...great staff... tight entrance especially if wind is blowing but easily done just be prepared to make a hard right then an immediate hard left to get in the basin. Close to downtown.. good restaurant on site.

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Reviewed by: John Landon , Boomer, on Jun 21, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 65'
Draft: 3.6'

Rating: 5

Excellent Service 6-11,12-2021
Have stayed here before and would stay again

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Reviewed by: Lee R on Feb 1, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 5

We were in a jam. With an ill mother on the other side of the state, we needed a slip. Carley made it happen and even was able to move us to another slip when we had to turn around and go back a week later. The team is just wonderful. Always a smile, always checking up to see what if anything was needed. Very secure marina, great restaurant on-site and we were smothered in southern hospitality. Thank you all!!!!

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Reviewed by: Sully on Mar 22, 2020
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 49'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 5

Carly, Mark, and Eli.. best dockmaster and crew in the business. Safety 1st - they listen to the captain and know what to do and when. Service 2nd, always happy to help in any way. Deliver packages to the boat with a smile and pretty much anything else you might need whether you have thought of it or not.

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Reviewed by: ExpeditionUnknown on Feb 15, 2020
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 64'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

The team here are great - Carley the dockmaster is ON IT - and her team is great - they've become like a mini family - they deliver our packages, we feel safe, there's typically ample parking and who doesn't love a seafood restaurant (Pincher's) that has Happy Hour BOGO every day of the week! They do have a pump-out - they'll come to your boat and pump it out for $20. The grocery store, Publix, is about a 1/2 mile away so it's been working well. We're happy visitors~!

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Reviewed by: Kevin Spellman on Feb 12, 2020
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Every time we come back to the Marina at Edison Ford it is like coming home. Harbormaster Carley makes sure we have everything we need and Deckhands Elijiah and Marc are ready to catch lines and assist with hookups. With Publix an easy 1/4 mile walk and Pinchers Restaurant on-site you have all that you need right at this "Old Florida" style marina. BUT, downtown Ft. Myers and all of its activities are a little over a mile away so a good walk or Uber can get you into the heart of Ft Myers very quickly and the Edison Ford Winter Estate is right next door for daily tours. They have also recently added a boaters lounge which has great wifi with a TV and space for different events. The bathrooms/showers are clean as it gets and the Simple laundry room has one washer/dryer setup. All-in-all one of our favorite Florida Marinas.

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Reviewed by: Len Barton , Short Dog II, on Mar 4, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 44'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

One of the best places we have found. I can confirm the other reviews. Publix Grocery is a long two blocks but worth it. The restaurant is fantastic and reasonable. Be sure to spend a full day at The Edison Ford Winter Retreat that adjoins the marina. Larger sailboats and large single engine vessels may find it tight maneuvering the “U” turn type entrance.

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Reviewed by: William Denison on Nov 30, 2018
LOA: 42'

Rating: 5

What a great marina. It is a small marina which makes it special as the staff is very attentive to the boater's needs. Carley and Mark are the best. They provided great local knowledge and were there when we needed any assistance. Very well kept and maintain facility with excellent westerly views for the sunsets. There is also a Pinchers restaurant on site. We stayed there a week at a very reasonable price. A must stop.

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Reviewed by: Chris Caldwell , AskCaptainChris, on Jul 2, 2016
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 44'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Punchers Restaurant on site is terrific. Fresh seafood and fresh local vegetables. Excellent menu and service. Long walk from town but doable.

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