If you’re buying at Shipp’s Landing, my vote goes to the high-rise (Shipp’s Landing III) for most buyers, but it depends on what you value. The community consists of low-rise villas, a mid-rise building, and the 18-story tower overlooking Caxambas Pass and the Ten Thousand Islands. (Shipp’s Landing for Sale)
Shipps Landing Condominium
Shipp’s Landing I (Low-Rise Villas) – 2 to 4 stories
Shipp’s Landing II (Mid-Rise) – 7 stories
Shipp’s Landing III (High-Rise Tower) – 18 stories (Shipp’s Landing for Sale)
✅ Best Gulf, Caxambas Pass and Ten Thousand Islands views
✅ Higher floors offer spectacular sunsets and boat-watching
✅ More privacy
✅ Secured-entry building
✅ Larger floor plans than many low-rise units
✅ Strong resale appeal because many buyers want the views (Shipp’s Landing for Sale)
❌ Elevator dependence
❌ More wind exposure on balconies
❌ Further from your car and pool
❌ Can feel less “beach cottage” and more “condo tower”
✅ Feels more residential and intimate
✅ Easier walk from parking to unit
✅ Fewer neighbors
✅ Less elevator waiting
✅ Some buyers prefer the villa-style atmosphere
❌ Lower views
❌ Less dramatic sunsets
❌ More landscaping can partially block water views
❌ Typically not as sought-after as the tower units for resale (Shipp’s Landing for Sale)
| Feature | Low-Rise | High-Rise |
|---|---|---|
| Views | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Sunsets | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Privacy | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Walkability | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Elevator Dependence | None/Minimal | High |
| Resale Appeal | Good | Excellent |
| Storm Watching | Good | Amazing |
| “Old Florida” Feel | Excellent | Fair |
You are a seasonal resident.
You want the best views on Marco.
Resale value matters.
You enjoy watching boats, dolphins, and sunsets from your balcony.
You live there most of the year.
You want a quieter, neighborhood feel.
You dislike elevators.
You want easier access to pools, marina, and parking.
For most buyers looking at Shipp’s Landing today, the high-rise tower (especially floors 8-15) offers the best combination of views, security, and long-term desirability. The low-rise buildings win on charm and convenience, but the tower delivers the “wow factor” that makes Shipp’s Landing special. (Shipp’s Landing for Sale)