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3/2 Waterfront / Private Dock / Cabana Club Pool & Beach / Kayaks / Tiki Hut 🏝.

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Amenities
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Location

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Kitchen

Place, Sunset Park Beach
Place, Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center
Place, Coco Plum Beach
Airport, Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Double Futon

Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom #2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Office

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

3/2 Waterfront / Private Dock / Cabana Club Pool & Beach / Kayaks / Tiki Hut 🏝.

**IMPORTANT: RENTAL IS SATURDAY TO SATURDAY ONLY, UNLESS APPROVED BY OWNER**

The Starfish House is walking distance to several local restaurants as well as Sunset Park located at the south end of Key Colony Beach. Enjoy the tropical landscaping that surrounds the area while you watch the sun set over the open ocean. Children will love the playground and basketball court located just up the road.

The Starfish House is a ground level (entire bottom unit) 3/2 newly remodeled 1605 sq ft private waterfront home on the beautiful island of Key Colony Beach (next to Marathon) which comfortably sleeps 8 guests.

General Information:
Parking spaces on the property
Central Air Conditioning
Alarm Clock
Ceiling Fans
Towels provided
Wireless Internet
Basic Soaps
Basic Shampoo
Sofa Bed
Clothes Dryer
Washing Machine
Independent Laundry Room
Hair Dryer
Iron & Board
Linens Provided
4 New HD TV's (1 per bedroom & 1 common area)
Radio Books & Magazines
Cable TV
Smart Doorbell & Parking Surveillance for Safety

Kitchen:
Large fully equipped kitchen
Coffee maker
Stove
Toaster
Oven
Microwave
Blender
Cooking Utensils
Pantry Items
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Bathrooms: 2 Bathrooms
Bedrooms: 3 Bedrooms; (Accommodates 8)

Bedrooms:
#1 - 1 Queen Bedroom / 1 private bath
#2 - 1 Queen Bedroom
#3 - 1 Queen Bedroom
1 Sleeping-Sofa Queen Size in the common area

There’s plenty of living area inside the home to hang out and watch a movie or play cards after cooking up a meal in the fully stocked kitchen.

The Starfish House is conveniently located on a wide deep boating canal with a private 37.5 ft dock (maximum 32 ft. boat + motors) and sufficient front yard parking space for 1 boat trailer.

Boater’s will appreciate the easy ocean and bay access and the convenient location, as well as power and water available near the dock. There’s a bait freezer available for your use as well.

Enjoy 2 Kayaks, a fabulous outdoor area with propane grill and plenty of front, side and back yard.

During the duration of your stay enjoy access to the Cabana Club with includes use of pool and beach.

Excellent Fall and long term (28 plus days) discounts. Sleeps 8, 7 day minimum per license.

Please note occupancy is very strict in KCB and enforced by local officials, so make sure to include every guest when requesting a reservation, including children. Sat. to Sat. booking only.

***IMPORTANT INFORMATION***
1.) LISTING IS FOR ENTIRE DOWNSTAIRS UNIT ONLY
2.) NO PETS ALLOWED
3.) SMOKING PROHIBITED INSIDE THE PROPERTY
4.) MINIMUM AGE LIMIT IS 25 FOR ALL RENTALS
5.) RENTAL IS SATURDAY TO SATURDAY ONLY, UNLESS APPROVED BY OWNER
(WE HAVE FLEXIBILITY DURING LOW SEASON)
6.) KCB RULES AND REGULATIONS STRICTLY ENFORCED

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Key Colony Beach

Located in Key Colony Beach, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center and Florida Keys Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sombrero Beach and Curry Hammock State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Key Colony Beach, FL

What's nearby

Sunset Park Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Curry Hammock State Park - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
Coco Plum Beach - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
Sombrero Beach - 18 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
‪The Island Fish Company - ‬5 min drive
‪Sparky's Landing Fish and Cocktails - ‬5 min drive
‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 3/2 Waterfront / Private Dock / Cabana Club Pool & Beach / Kayaks / Tiki Hut 🏝. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is 3/2 Waterfront / Private Dock / Cabana Club Pool & Beach / Kayaks / Tiki Hut 🏝. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 3/2 Waterfront / Private Dock / Cabana Club Pool & Beach / Kayaks / Tiki Hut 🏝.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3/2 Waterfront / Private Dock / Cabana Club Pool & Beach / Kayaks / Tiki Hut 🏝.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 3/2 Waterfront / Private Dock / Cabana Club Pool & Beach / Kayaks / Tiki Hut 🏝. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Coco Plum Beach and Sunset Park Beach. Marathon Visitor Center and Curry Hammock State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Bridgett J.

29 March 2025

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

Family getaway

Well maintained beautiful property on the canal with a lovely water view. The house was clean and had everything we needed. We enjoyed the pool at the Cabana club. Hopefully we will be back very soon, it was hard to leave

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia M.

2 May 2019

Enjoyable Location

Very nice home. It is nicely decorated and very clean. We enjoyed the location, as it is close to everything we enjoy.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chuck B.

13 January 2020

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

Great place for our family get together.

Very nice and easy to deal with. Would definitely come back

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi M.

23 April 2019

Had a great time

Place was spotless and nice. Loved the dock area. Caught several keeper size fish and saw 2 manatees.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mia W., Cincinnati, Ohio

4 November 2019

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

The perfect home away from home.

We stay at this property every year and would never stay anywhere else. We rent a boat that is in our "backyard" canal and the location is PERFECT. Marianela is so kind and generous and the house is absolutely picture perfect. We can't wait to go back every year.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

John C.

19 January 2024

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

Clean and comfortable home in a great location

We enjoyed sitting by the canal and watching the pelicans. The cabana club was great, we enjoyed the beach and the pool. Key colony and Marathon key were both lovely, with plenty of wonderful restaurants. You do have to go through one bedroom to get to the second bedroom, which was an issue at times, but other than that it was a lovely home and we would definitely consider returning!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Geary N.

9 July 2017

Great vacation home!!!

This was our first home away rental and we were very pleased with our choice the house was very roomy and the open floor plan made for a great family vacation, we had our boat and the location was excellent, a short 3-5 min ride puts you in the Vaca Cut with direct access to the Atlantic or the Gulf . The owner was very responsive to my questions and concerns both before and after our arrival. I would highly recommend the Marathon area, Key Colony and specifically the Starfish house to anyone planning a trip to the Keys

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mia W., Cincinnati, Ohio

10 February 2015

Perfect!!!

We have stayed at 5 other locations in Marathon and they were all fine. The Starfish House is our now our favorite property for our Marathon vacations. We have stayed in 5 star hotels that offered far less amenities. I have never felt more comfortable while vacationing in Marathon. The owners are just wonderful and Key Colony is the perfect location for everything that you need.

10/10 Excellent

Lorelei B.

31 January 2021

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

Great get away

Great location! There’s even an urgent care less than 5 min away! Enjoyed the Cabana Club! Park and basketball courts a very short walk. Kids loved it. Enjoyed having the dock for a boat we rented. Short drive to many good restaurants and the grocery store! Quiet and peaceful! Just what we needed. Marianela was super helpful and always very responsive!

Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2020

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

9 February 2015

Wonderful time in The Starfish House!

We stayed for 2 fantastic weeks in The Starfish House in KCB. Our first time in the Marathon area and we loved it. The house was clean and spacious. Marianella and Pedro are a very lovely couple who really care for their home. They left us a surprise welcome basket that we were so thankful for! We rented a boat and docked it at the house. The sunsets are glorious and the people in the community very friendly! We reluctantly came back home to the cold very relaxed! Thanks for sharing your home with us we will be back!!!

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

9 April 2021

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

Clean and beautiful canal

We stayed here as a family of six and had more than enough room. The space was clean and the canal was awesome. The kids fished daily from our backyard. Manatees swam up one night and hung out with us for an hour. One street over was a playground and park area with bocce ball and we taught the kids to play. Added bonus when we wanted a quiet night in. The host was responsive but respectful and left us alone unless we asked her a question. Would stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis N.

29 December 2021

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

Great property

Had a great time visiting Key Colony again. The house was gorgeous and had most of what we needed. The house and property looked exactly like that photos. We had really good communication with the property manager... Jennifer was wonderful. A few things about the property that weren't ideal, but not big problems... I cook a lot and would've liked more substantial cooking utensils in the kitchen. Plastic//rubber spatula's, etc. don't work well in a hot skillet or with heavy meat patties, steak, etc. Ended up using the grill utensils which were big and a little awkward but got the job done. There might've been one, but couldn't find a mixer in the kitchen (found a blender but no mixer). There was a minor plumbing issue in one of the two bathrooms. Since it was just the two of us, it was almost a non-issue. We notified Jennifer and she's addressing the issue. Overall a great property and good choice for us.

Stayed 21 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shannon C.

9 August 2025

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

Great stay in Key Colony! The house is clean and has everything you need. Loved being able to dock our boat and jump on each day. Jennifer is a wonderful host who was answered all questions anytime we had one. Will definitely look into staying again next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony P.

12 August 2024

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

Great place to stay!

From check in to check out we had a great experience! The host was very responsive the entire stay. The home was beautiful and comfortable. Two of the rooms are connected where you have to walk to the back room through the middle room but to was never an issue for us! The kitchen had anything you might need and the ac was cold in the house! A plus for us was fans in the bedrooms! We love having fans! The outdoor living area was super nice to have. We enjoyed many evenings out under the tiki! We also were able to park our boat in the canal which was super convenient! You will love this home!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan D.

23 June 2024

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

First Trip to the Keys at the Starfish

The Starfish House was a perfect size and layout for our family group. We had 5 adults and two young boys. Key Colony was a great location and we brought our own boat down to keep at the dock which was a huge convenience. The owners were beyond helpful and helped make our stay as hassle free as possible. The Cabana Club pool and beach were very convenient when the boys wanted to just play on a beach and jump in a pool. (TRY the fruit popsicles from the food bar!!!) The boys loved fishing off the dock first thing in the morning and last thing in the afternoon. Two huge manatees came by our last afternoon right up to the dock to say hi. Plenty of parking for two vehicles and a boat trailer. We are already planning when we can come back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Donna C.

13 May 2024

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

very nice but

property was very clean and nice ,our comments would be NO exhaust fans in bathrooms,hot water taking a very long time to reach faucets lack of water pressure in showers and couches need replaced [sitting for a while you just keep sinking,not much bottom support}

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daryl R.

27 August 2023

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

Starfish house

We enjoyed our one week stay. The property was clean and in excellent condition. The property manager was very prompt in reacting to some minor problems that we encountered (dealing with supplies at the house) but nothing that was a significant problem. Overall we would stay again and probably will.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H.

12 August 2023

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

Perfect island getaway home

One of the best rentals we’ve stayed at since our family started visiting the keys in 2010. We usually come down in august for lobster season. This year part of our group stayed at the property with the young kids. Perfect distance to the cabana club and for our diving/fishing group a short ride to make it offshore. Our host was fantastic in terms of communication. The house was clean, cold air in the rooms and spacious for the family. The tiki hut was a main attraction in watching sunsets. The starfish house was everything my family needed as a getaway and will definitely be one we look for first when booking next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph D.

7 August 2023

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

Starfish House

Great property and great overall experience! Jennifer was very prompt in responding. The description was accurate. Plenty of space for our family of 6 (9 - 15 year old children). Deep water canal is convenient to open Atlantic waters and fishing, close (3 min walk) to small golf course and tennis/pickle ball courts, and included access to community pool, beach, and tiki bar/restaurant. Nice community to walk - felt very safe. Close to restaurants, grocery stores, shopping, and activities. Marathon does not disappoint with lots to do. We will plan to try to stay at this house again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sallie H.

6 August 2023

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

Awesome place!

We highly recommend the Starfish House! Was perfect! Everything we needed! Communication with owner was great. Ac stopped working but I texted Jennifer and she had someone there in less than an hour to fix it! Will definitely be back! Thank you for a great vacay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridget G.

1 August 2023

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

Very Cozy

The property was very nice. One bedroom is connected to another bedroom and requires you to walk through to access the shared bathroom. This was the only thing I would have changed about the home. Everything was clean and Jennifer was a pleasure to work with.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

19 July 2023

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

Starfish Rocks

I had great communication with Jennifer. She was prompt to respond to questions and concerns. The Starfish house looks just like the pictures. It was very tastefully decorated with a beachy vibe. There was plenty of room for our party of 7. The cabana outside is key for keeping cool in the shade. The Cabana Club membership is a nice added bonus. We enjoyed our stay. The only thing to complain about, is we had to leave.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann L.

10 June 2023

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

Great location!

Our family had a wonderful vacation in this lovely home. Perfect location, plenty of room and very clean. Great communication with owner and would definitely stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis B.

23 May 2023

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

Spotless and immaculate

The house is much bigger than it appears in the pictures. I was shocked at the size of the living area. Plus hats off to the cleaning crew. Not a spec of dust or dirt anywhere. Way cleaner than the Marriott's we stayed in on the trip there.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

26 June 2022

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

Absolutely Beautiful!

This has been the best family trip!! First, Jennifer responded very quickly to every question we had! Even the ones we had a week before we arrived! This home is beautiful! The tiki hut out back allows you to enjoy the view under the shade! The kayaks we fun for a little evening ride around the canals and inlet. We had plenty of space for our family of 7! Sunset park is a nice evening walk from here! The pool and cabana club, where we had a great time, is just around the corner! I would highly, highly recommend the Starfish! There are many so amenities, it is cozy and we hope to stay again in the future!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer Mata

Hello there and WELCOME to our home away from home, The Starfish House... Very nice to meet you! My name is Jennifer! My husband Jeff and I have been in love with the Florida Keys for as long as we can remember. My passion revolves around water and helping keep our Oceans clean for generations to come. I have been doing business and vacationing in the Florida Keys for over 20 years. I can't remember a day I didn't enjoy the amazing laid back vibe and uniqueness of the Florida Keys. The Florida Keys is home to the only living coral reef barrier which is also one of the largest in the World, provides residents and visitors alike warm year-round temperatures, and scenic, over-water views everywhere you look. Jeff and I welcome you to enjoy our home and fall in love with The Starfish House and the beautiful Florida Keys! Look forward to having you as our guest!

Why they chose this property

Location, location, location! The Starfish house is walking distance from everything! We are up the street from the golf course, basketball, tennis and bocce ball court, as well as a playground for the little ones. Want to hear live music and have a drink at the bar? We are walking distance from the famous Havana Jacks! Want to take a scenic drive? We are centrally located in the middle of the Florida Keys just south of Marathon giving our guests convenient access to Marathon, Key West (approx. 1 hour drive) and Islamorada (approx. 30 min drive). There is something to to do for every age! To top it off we are located in the fishing capital of the world!!! The Starfish house is truly a dream boasting location and affordability in paradise.

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10/10 Excellent

Bridgett J.

Family getaway

Bridgett J.

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia M.

Enjoyable Location

Cynthia M.

10/10 Excellent

Chuck B.

Great place for our family get together.

Chuck B.

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi M.

Had a great time

Cyndi M.

10/10 Excellent

Mia W., Cincinnati, Ohio

The perfect home away from home.

Mia W.

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Clean and comfortable home in a great location

John C.

10/10 Excellent

Geary N.

Great vacation home!!!

Geary N.

10/10 Excellent

Mia W., Cincinnati, Ohio

Perfect!!!

Mia W.

10/10 Excellent

Lorelei B.

Great get away

Lorelei B.

10/10 Excellent