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Direct to Ocean! 3BR 2.5B Home with Private Pool, Bikes, Paddleboards!

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Great Location!
A Minute to the Ocean!
Perfect Family Vacation Home!
Lots of sun!
Plenty of Amenities! Bikes, kayaks, corn hole, ring toss!

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8126.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Marathon, FL
  • Place, Crane Point Museum and Nature Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Marathon Air Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Sombrero Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)
    ‪8 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest Room 1

1 Queen Bed

Guest Room 2

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Powder Room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Direct to Ocean! 3BR 2.5B Home with Private Pool, Bikes, Paddleboards!

Blue Shell is a delightful new canal front vacation home with a pool, just a minute to the ocean and open water and lots of fun amenities! It is also about 10 minutes from both Coco Plum Beach and Sombrero Beach.

The dock is 50' and there is parking on the side of the house for truck and trailer. Additional parking under and in front of the house, but not parking in the street please. Two vehicles recommended. Three max.

The pool is 24X12 and the depth is 1 ft at entry to 5.5 feet deep

There are two large grocery stores in Marathon (Publix and Winn Dixie) that are only 5 minutes away! Many delicious restaurants and fun activities are all within minutes! Centrally located, Marathon is only about 25 minutes from Bahia Honda State Park and an hour from Key West - both great day trips!

Blue Shell Amenities:
*Two bikes
*Two kayaks
*Pool basketball net
*Ring toss
*Corn hole
*Covered fish cleaning station
*Board games (including children's games_
*Tic tac toe

All 3 bedrooms are upstairs. All bedrooms have TVs! All linens and towels (both bath and pool/beach) are provided!

The Master has an ensuite bathroom with a shower and double sinks. There is also a private balcony with two chairs and a table off the Master that overlooks the pool and canal.

The 2 guestrooms share a hall bath that has a bathtub and shower. One guest room has a queen bed and the other has a day bed with a trundle (making two twins).

There is a queen sleeper sofa bed in the Living Room.

The kitchen is well stocked and includes everything you need for cooking as well as the following items:

*Keurig Coffee Maker
*Cuban/Espresso Coffee Maker
*Traditional Drip Coffee Maker
*Blender
*Griddle
*Waffle Maker
*Panini Press
*Air Fryer
*Rice Cooker
*Insta-Pot
*Toaster
*Kettle
*Outside Bait Freezer, Grill and Propane Tanks

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guests are required to sign Rental Agreement.
Guests are required to provide the names, ages of everyone in their party and license plate information
We require a $300 security hold. Guests must abide by noise ordinance or may be asked to leave without a refund

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Marathon

Located in Marathon, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Marathon Air Museum and Crane Point Museum and Nature Center 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 - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Marathon Air Museum - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Sombrero Beach - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Vaca Key - 6 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Seven Mile Bridge - 11 min drive - 12.8 km

Getting around

  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 1 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Brass Monkey - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Florida Keys Steak and Lobster House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Direct to Ocean! 3BR 2.5B Home with Private Pool, Bikes, Paddleboards! have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Direct to Ocean! 3BR 2.5B Home with Private Pool, Bikes, Paddleboards!?

As of 16 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Direct to Ocean! 3BR 2.5B Home with Private Pool, Bikes, Paddleboards! on 29 May 2026 start from NZ$719, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Direct to Ocean! 3BR 2.5B Home with Private Pool, Bikes, Paddleboards! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Direct to Ocean! 3BR 2.5B Home with Private Pool, Bikes, Paddleboards!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Direct to Ocean! 3BR 2.5B Home with Private Pool, Bikes, Paddleboards!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Direct to Ocean! 3BR 2.5B Home with Private Pool, Bikes, Paddleboards!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Direct to Ocean! 3BR 2.5B Home with Private Pool, Bikes, Paddleboards! located?

This family-friendly Marathon holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Marathon Air Museum and Crane Point Museum and Nature Center. Sunset Park Beach and Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rick B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great house and pool.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy V.

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

Great stay!

We had a great stay! The house was in the perfect location, close to everything we needed but still peaceful and relaxing. We absolutely loved the outdoor space and totally vibed with the setup. Inside, the décor had a charming beachy Keys feel that made it feel like a true getaway. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

stanley b.

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

Vacation

Awesome place. Great pool ! Alot fun things to do!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pawnie S.

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

MARATHON 2025

We had a great time. The pool was awesome as well as the location.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Amy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was overall great. A few hiccups, but Merideth was quick to reply. Beyond the control of the property owner, there was a lot of loud construction in the neighborhood. There was no barrier from the road to the pool area, which was a bit of a surprise and made us feel a little exposed. But by the end of the week, we were used to it. There was an odor in the home which I know was most likely due to being on the channel. However, after a few days, we adapted to it. Again, not anything the owner could have done. Just something to keep in mind if you have people with sensitivities.The area was great (highly recommend Porkies and the AMAZING mini golf) Lots of good snorkeling and the Elks Club at the end of the block is a blast. Overall wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kyle M.

amazing home in a amazing location.

The house was absolutely perfect for us. The Kitchen was more stocked than anywhere we have stayed before. Definitely recommend this home for your next vacation. Rooms where very nice, pool was awesome, location was central to everything.

10/10 Excellent

Jacek M.

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

Nice spot on the canal

The place was just as advertised, and the property management team was very responsive and very accommodating. All in all it made for a very relaxing stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

samantha c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
just got back from a wonderful stay in marathon, we were 5 adults. Very good communication from host, listing was also accurate in every way. Having a home on a canal in the keys is a treat, we rented a boat for 3 days, recommend the cruise through Sombrero Bay and around Marathon, what a great day. Plus, we saw manatees almost everyday in the canal. The included amenities were very nice, we rode the bikes and kayaks frequently. The house itself was very nice, clean, and updated. Close to many things, only an hours drive to Key West and having been to the keys before and drove from Miami Airport, this is the way! Never again. Very close to grocery stores which we visited way too often but that's on us. The pool was awesome and the perfect temp, the manager recommended heat, they were right, agree to the heat for the pool, they also supply many pool floats and toys so no need to bring your own. The outdoor area overall was where we spent most of our time playing cornhole, playing cards at the very nice outdoor table, or lounging in the many loungers and chairs. There is construction going on nearby, this is an up and coming neighborhood, but the house is very soundproof so we didn't hear it while inside. I miss being there already and wouldn't hesitate to rent again.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2026
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

PERFECT WEATHER

My family stayed at Blue Shell for a week. The house and the pool were perfect. No complaints at all. Beds were comfortable, home was clean and fully stocked. Very enjoyable stay. The neighborhood was ok and if I wasn't visiting with a boat I wouldn't look for a home on a canal. Sort of stinky and nasty looking

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

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

Paradise

Great location for a Relaxing Keys Vacation. We’ll be back again. Thank You
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

William S.

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

Superbly equipped home on canal. Beautiful pool.

Communications were excellent. Very nice new home. Descent location near stores and good restaurants. Would come back.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

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

Amazing place for our family!

We are so happy we booked with Pineapple Properties! Meredith was quick to reply to my silly questions. The house was clean and well stocked! We loved the kayaks and games in the house and being on the canal gave us unlimited fishing and fun! This was our first time in Marathon and we truly enjoyed ourselves and would definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Barrett Y.

Great stay at Blue Shell!

Our family recently had a week stay at Blue Shell in Marathon, FL. We enjoyed our time at the house, the use of the pool and water access for the boat. Navigating into the canal from open water can be a bit tricky at low tide but is doable and we felt more comfortable after the first time. Southern winds made the canal quite dirty with seaweed and other debris, but that was of no fault to the home owner and would expect with northern winds for the canal to be clean. House was really clean upon arrival and we had no issues while there. We would definitely consider this location again in the future. Thank you!
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stuart D.

Nice pool along with great management!

House was well stocked and comfortable, along with good amenities. The pool was a nice size and relaxing. A straight fast shot to the ocean, and nice and new. The neighborhood is in transition but very quiet. The management team was great! They put together a book on the area that was the best we have seen, I learned some new fishing regulation and clarifications. Great Experience!
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Clean and Comfortable Home with a Fastastic Pool

We spent a week a Blue Shell in March and had a wonderful experience. The home is extremely clean,and we found it to be well-equipped and perfect for our needs. The pool was amazing - very few rental homes have a pool this clean and sparkling. There is plenty of seating outside and all of it was clean and it great condition. We opted for the pool heat and were so happy we did since we are native Floridians and would have otherwise not used it as much. We love Marathon and visit often but found this home and rental experience to be one of our best yet. Communication was excellent and timely. We would not hesitate to rent this home or from this agency again.

8/10 Good

Roberta H.

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

Marathon Fl

This is a very cute well decorated cleaned house with a nice private pool. The pool has lots of loungers and chairs for everyone . The kitchen is well stocked with plenty of dishes, cooking appliances and towels. The neighborhood is in transition to rental homes but it is very quiet and safe. It is also close and easy to get to several groceries stores and drug stores. We really have enjoyed our time here and would rebooked this for future visits.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Angela S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Clean and quiet home on a canal

Overall, we enjoyed our stay on this property. It was very clean and the space was adequate for a group of 6. We enjoyed the private pool and outdoor/indoor games and other amenities included. It was a quiet street minus the rooster who liked to sing at all hours. My only callout would be location - it's a drive to any beach and upon driving into the street it appears very rundown with some of the other properties. We always felt safe though.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

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

Awesome place

We loved our stay. Our group was 2 families (4 adults and 3 kids under 12). The house was clean and very well stocked. The included bikes/kayaks/games were a nice extra. We rented a boat and the dockage was perfect (tip for future renters with boat: the canal is tight for turning your boat around- we found that backing the boat up upon return, all the way down the canal is much easier than turning around in the canal). The pool was awesome (pay the extra for the heat- so worth it). Maintenance manager, Pete, and property manager, Meredith, were extremely helpful and responsive with questions we had. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachele S.

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

Beautiful Blue

Blue Shell is a perfect home away from home for vacationing in the Florida Keys! Very clean & decorated beautifully with lots of amenities for relaxing & fun in the sun. Complete with a small pool, bikes, kayaks, outdoor grill and plenty of seating areas. Great for a family of 4 or two couples. One minor downfall is the street and canal are very narrow for turning a boat around and trailering/parking a larger boat. Smaller boats are a better fit for this property. Overall this home will not disappoint!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gena T.

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

Perfect House for all of Us

The property manager was great, thanks for taking off the chillenator; we're from Florida and like the pool warm..we loved having a private pool to ourselves. The house was pretty and clean. Not sure how we would get the kayaks in the canal though so we didn't try. I understand Ring security but the one pointing at the pool was a little invasive feeling. Thanks to the cleaning lady for being so cordial and cleaning early to let us enter a little before check-in. The house was conveniently located to everything we had reserved to do. The beds were comfortable. Thanks for being so accommodating to my inquiries. We had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Great new property pleasure to stay.

This house has all you want in a waterfront property. All the interior is new and clean. Since it is new some of the lighting seemed not bright enough. It was sufficient to see but just seemed on the dim side. If you stay here and need a fan to sleep you might need to bring one. There was one standing fan in the master bedroom but the other two bedrooms didn't have anything. Pool has a chiller which was great to cool off after a long day of sunburn, it is an extra cost, I feel it should be included in price, it is not. Pool had plenty of sun exposure thru the day. Boat dock was in great shape no issues there we had a 20 ft boat to dock. The run to open water was a little tricky but it is marked for day use.

8/10 Good

Gulf Realty R.

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

Marathon stay

We enjoyed our stay. Beds were very comfortable - plenty of linens - beach towels, etc. Bait freezer is a definite plus. Pool is very comfortable in the morning but a bit warm in the afternoon - plenty of pool inflatables. Grill is clean and easy to use. Canal is very narrow - we had a 27' boat and had great difficulty turning it around every day - scratched the cowling on the motor because of width - keep that in mind if you have a larger boat. In the kitchen, owners need to invest in steak knives - very few sharp knives to cook with - pans need to be replaced - teflon coming off pans. Unit has an odor when you walk in - maybe previous smokers - couch is holding odors. Maybe replace with vinyl or leather so odors are not held. Pineapple Properties (Meredith) was very receptive when contacted. We appreciated this. Just a few minor changes would increase this rating to a 5 star. Thanks for your hospitality. Vicki
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very attentive and responsive property manager. Convenient location to all places in Marathon. Pool was well maintained, private from neighbors. Toilet paper and paper towels etc provided. Plenty of seating by pool. Great spot! Will be back.
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Meredith Tracy, Pineapple Properties of the Florida Keys, 407.733.2128

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Blue Shell is managed by Meredith Tracy, Pineapple Properties of the Florida Keys, LLC. You can reach her directly at 407.733.2128. www.pineapplepropertiesofthefloridakeys.com
pineapplepropertiesfloridakeys@gmail.com

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