For visitors planning a Marco Island getaway, choosing the right vacation rental company can make all the difference. While there are several excellent property management firms on the island, Clausen Properties has built a reputation that sets it apart from the competition.
The company’s success is rooted in something that cannot be easily replicated: generations of local knowledge, family ownership, and a commitment to personalized service.
Clausen Properties has been a trusted name on Marco Island for decades. Today, much of the company’s rental success is led by Catherine Clausen Neff, Realtor and Rental Manager, whose connection to the real estate industry began long before she earned her license.
“Real estate is in my blood,” Catherine says.
Growing up in a family deeply involved in real estate, Catherine’s parents owned a Deltona franchise in Caracas, Venezuela. Her introduction to the business began at just 18 years old when she worked as a receptionist for her father’s company on Marco Island. After college, she returned home and pursued her real estate license, eventually helping market and sell condominium units at the Villas at Waterside development.
When that project was completed, Catherine discovered her passion for vacation rentals. After gaining experience with other rental companies, she joined Clausen Properties full-time in 2004 to manage the rental division.
At the time, the company managed approximately 25 rental properties.
Under Catherine’s leadership, that number has grown to more than 135 seasonal and annual rental properties, making Clausen one of the largest locally owned vacation rental management companies on Marco Island.
“Being part of the family business is not always easy, but it is very gratifying,” Catherine says. “My father will one day retire, and being able to carry on his name and his company is something I take great pride in.”
Behind every successful vacation rental company is a dedicated team, and Clausen Properties is no exception.
A key member of that team is Kelli Swanson, who has been with Clausen Properties for many years and shares the company’s passion for Marco Island.
Working closely with Catherine, Kelli helps ensure that every guest enjoys a seamless vacation experience. She oversees countless day-to-day details across the company’s extensive portfolio of vacation homes and condominiums, helping guests feel welcome from the moment they book until long after they return home.
Together, Catherine, Kelli, and the Clausen team focus on something many larger corporate rental companies struggle to provide: personal attention.
Visitors consistently choose Clausen Properties because of:
• Over 50 years of family involvement in Marco Island real estate
• More than 135 carefully managed vacation and annual rental properties
• Local staff who live and work on Marco Island
• Personalized customer service before, during, and after every stay
• Deep knowledge of Marco Island neighborhoods, beaches, boating, dining, and attractions
• A proven track record of helping both guests and property owners succeed
Unlike large national booking platforms, Clausen Properties offers guests direct access to local experts who understand the island and are available when needed.
For many visitors, Marco Island is more than a vacation destination—it’s a place that feels like home. Clausen Properties embraces that philosophy by combining professional property management with the warmth and personal touch of a family-owned business.
That commitment to service, combined with decades of local expertise and leadership from Catherine Clausen Neff and her experienced team, is why many visitors and homeowners consider Clausen Properties the premier vacation rental company on Marco Island.
For more information, visit Clausen Properties’ website at EscapeToMarco.com.