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Yellowtail Island Retreat, pool, dockage and covered patio

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Pool
Outdoor heated pool
Exterior
Exterior
Pool

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer

Explore the area

Map
Marathon, FL
  • The Turtle Hospital
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Sombrero Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Coco Plum Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Master

1 King Bed

Queen

1 Queen Bed

Twin room

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Guest Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

+1
Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Yellowtail Island Retreat, pool, dockage and covered patio

Our Island home features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a large wrap around porch with large covered balcony with see through pull down shades, ceiling fans, and patio furniture off of the kitchen. The balcony overlooks the large 14’ x 28’ heated pool, additional charge for heater, and large outdoor deck area with chaise lounges chairs. The home offers 30’ of dockage for a boat. The canal is a flow through, clear and snorkelable canal. The master suite is a king size bed with with large flat screen television. The large master bath has a jetted tub/shower and a bidet. There is also a queen room and a double twin room with each room having its own television and the twin room a TV/DVD player. A queen size aero bed is also available. The kitchen is all granite with stainless steel appliances. A double kayak, two paddles, vests, along with two bicycles come with the property. There is a fish cleaning table, bait freezer, and gas grill. We rent Saturday to Saturday only. Pet fee $100/stay

Property manager

Michelle Smoot
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pets are not allowed on furniture or bedding.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No tackle upstairs please, no kayaks or lily pads in the pool. Please remove all items from the bait freezer before departing.
Guests need to be approved in advance. No more than 8 persons at the home. Clean up after your pet.
Pool occupancy maximum 8

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property Registration Number VACA -22-181

About the area

Marathon

Located in Marathon, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Crane Point Museum and Nature Center and Marathon Air Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center and Florida Keys Country Club. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Marathon, FL

What's nearby

  • Crane Point Museum and Nature Center - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Florida Keys Country Club - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • The Turtle Hospital - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Sombrero Beach - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Coco Plum Beach - 12 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Island Fish Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sparky's Landing Fish and Cocktails - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Keys Fisheries - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Yellowtail Island Retreat, pool, dockage and covered patio have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Yellowtail Island Retreat, pool, dockage and covered patio pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Yellowtail Island Retreat, pool, dockage and covered patio?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Yellowtail Island Retreat, pool, dockage and covered patio?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Yellowtail Island Retreat, pool, dockage and covered patio located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Crane Point Museum and Nature Center, Marathon Air Museum and Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center. Boot Key Harbor and Marathon Visitor Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful canal home

Everything as advertised, and owner was extremely communicative, friendly, and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family vacation

We’ve been coming to Marathon for several years and this might be the best house we’ve stayed at. Very clean and comfortable. Fully stocked kitchen. Fabulous pool. Quiet neighborhood. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

Property was great! Nice Pool, right on the canal. Close to everything. Home was spacious for the 4 of us. We would definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Most accomodating vacation rental

Best vacation rental we have stayed at. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Florida Keys Getaway!

Great location, clean, had everything we needed, great vacation! Michelle was responsive to our few needs!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice location.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

gloria b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

BEAUTIFUL keys vacation home !!

We have been coming down to the keys for many years and the yellowtail retreat is definitely our new favorite place. The home is beautiful, spotless, and in a perfect location. The house has everything that you could possibly need and more. It was so nice to have a beautiful pool to get into at the end of our day out on the water. Nice dock to put our 20ft boat on. Boat ramp 2 mins away. We enjoyed riding the bikes provided. The kitchen is perfect we made dinner every single night. We can not say enough about this great keys get away. Michelle the owner was so wonderful. She immediately returned our text. Great communicator. She made the whole process very easy . We cannot wait to come back!Gloria & Pat BrennanMarch 2025Fort Lauderdale , FLORIDA
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Yellowtail Retreat

The property was clean, the owners were helpful and we enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little slice of Heaven

My family and I always vacation in Marathon Key every April. We could not have been happier with this home. It was super clean which is a must for me. The pool is huge and so refreshing. We had so much sea life at the dock. Every morning I started with a kayak ride around the small islands right outside the canal which was lovely. There are 2 bikes which we rode in the evenings. Michelle is amazing to work with. Any questions you have are answered immediately! The house was so well stocked with all your necessities and more. You won't be disappointed if you rent here with Michelle. The home is absolutely gorgeous and Michelle is an amazing Host! We will definitely be back! My family had a blast. This was the perfect home to recharge, reconnect, and unplug from our busy lives. Thank you Michelle for a fantastic vacation! (Also we had a major issue with one of our rental cars . We let Michelle know and she was so understanding! )
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good family vacation home

Had a nice time. Very clean home in an area that is close to everywhere
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent host and beautiful property. We thoroughly enjoyed staying here. Will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad W., Salina, KS USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Week!

Great location - close to restaurants, fishing and fun!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

cathy d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Everything was perfect. Close to access gulf or Atlantic. Spent many hours in the pool. Inside home comfortable with everything you need. Outside comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay and plan to return. Bring toilet paper as we had none in the house when we got there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginger H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AWESOME!!

This place was awesome. The photos do not do it justice. Great location and Michelle is super easy to communicate with. I would highly recommend this place and we’ll be booking again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time great

Very roomy. All the accessories that you will need for a week stay. Bring your food, clothes and need for relaxation and everything else is there. Host Michelle was very proactive with any concerns we had which were very few. Would definitely return just trying to settle on a date.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janeen S., Verona, Wisconsin, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best place ever!

This house was very clean, well decorated, great furnishings (brand new bed!), conveniently located in a quiet neighborhood, yet close to stores. The pool was warm, the canal was fun, and we enjoyed kayaking I can’t think of a single thing that could have improved our stay!! Incredible find!!
Stayed 17 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful vacation

We had a wonderful time. The location was perfect! We caught lots of fish and the water was so clear and beautiful. The home was clean and neat. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

We had an amazing time staying at Yellowtail Island retreat. We have been vacationing in Marathon for the last 15 years and this home was by far the best! It was just as advertised clean, well stocked with all the equipment you need and the pool was wonderful. I would say that the boat slip seemed a little smaller than what was stated online but the boat we rented did fit. Also in the afternoon the sun was right on the pool and there wasn't really any shaded area to sit which was hard when you have kids in the pool and you want to sit and watch on the side. Other than that we truly enjoyed our stay and the location was perfect for us. Will definitely be staying here in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Bernadette M., Madison, CT

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great week

our stay was great. Great location for us. Saw manatee in canal and funky birds. Michelle was always quick with reply when needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald K., Loudonville

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ohio

Property was much better than advertised. Kitchen, bathrooms and entire property were absolutely spotless. Close to beaches, restaurants and excellent fishing. Our host Michelle was incredible through the entire rental process and was genuinely concerned that our stay satisfactory. We will absolutely consider staying at Yellowtail again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cleanest place in the keys

Communication with owner was pleasant with immediate responses. House is exactly as listed and clean as clean can be. Hats off to the cleaning crew. We just loved coming back to the house and hanging out in the pool.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Vacation

Michelle's home is in a great location and plenty of space for the 7 of us. Being able to keep my 26' boat right out back was very convenient and the pool was lovely after long days of fishing. We all enjoyed ourselves very much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Yellowtail residence

The owners live nearby, are very accessible, friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the residential neighborhood; we were surprised by the frequency of air traffic to and from the airport nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Nice Place

We decided to heat the pool during our January stay and were glad that we did. It was cool and windy the first few days that we were there but we found plenty of things to do. The location is perfect for exploring the Keys or for just hanging out at the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Marathon Home!

The house has quick, easy access to the Gulf! We had plenty of dockage for our 22’ boat!. The house itself is well stocked, very clean and has a great layout. The pool is big enough for the entire family to enjoy and the owners were awesome. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Michelle Smoot

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This photo was taken 25 miles offshore in December 2020. I hope you get this kind of weather when you are here!

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