Waterfront, dock, easy ocean access, heated pool, walk to beach! Great location!
One room with a king sized bed and the other has a queen sized bed – both with cool comfort memory foam mattresses. Pull-out queen sized sofa and twin love seats add additional sleeping options. Bathrooms lined in elegant tile with glass block showers. The well-stocked chef’s kitchen has all stainless appliances (including fridge with ice maker) with an eat-in breakfast bar and everything you need, from toaster oven to blender, to feel at home. The skylight adds openness and light to the entire space. The screened-in patio with fan has a dining table for 6 and leads directly to the tropical and private waterfront back yard and your own heated pool! Outdoor shower is great for quick cool off or rinsing gear and toys. Fish off the private dock, keep bait or fish in the outdoor freezer, grill your fish (and anything else) on the Weber grill, and bring or rent a boat, as there is ample dock space and a community boat ramp at the end of the street. Separate laundry room with full-size high efficiency washer and dryer. It is one half of a duplex (in a previous life these were a botel - boat up motel), but it is more like a single-family home, as the only thing shared is a wall - you have a private driveway, private pool, and it is all very private, with the backyard fully fenced.
Just 4 houses away from complete open water ocean access – paddle board, kayak and more! House is walking distance to groceries, pharmacy, stores, movie theater and other shops and restaurants, yet nestled in a quiet neighborhood – AND less than a mile to the Sombrero Beach (a rarity in the Keys!), the best beach and park in the area! The park is just beautiful – white sand blue water beach, covered pavilion, bathrooms and showers, playground, sand volleyball courts and individual gazebos with seating and BBQ grills. Park and beach are pet friendly. Kayak trips run daily from the park and there is outdoor yoga multiple times weekly too. House is equipped with 4 bikes, including locks, lights and helmets; a tandem kayak; fishing gear; beach/pool toys and more. Rentals of various other items are nearby and many deliver. Plus, you're only about an hour to Key West and all it has to do, and just 45 minutes from all the fun in Islamorada!
Please note that boats (personal or rental) are welcome, with prior approval and a $100 dockage fee. Please inquire at time of booking if you plan to bring or rent a boat.
Marathon licensed vacation rental VACA-21-351
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Please note, there is a $100 fee should you choose to bring or rent a boat.
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Property Registration Number VACA-21-351
Property # 4623521
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 is a carbon monoxide detector 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
Marathon
Located in Marathon, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Florida Keys Country Club and Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center 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. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, snorkelling and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
Crane Point Museum and Nature Center - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
The Turtle Hospital - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
Vaca Key - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
Seven Mile Bridge - 11 min drive - 12.2 km
Getting around
Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 5 min drive
Restaurants
Brass Monkey - 3 min drive
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Mr. Beans Books & Beans - 5 min drive
Wendy's - 3 min drive
Roco's Dockside bar & grill - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Waterfront, dock, easy ocean access, heated pool, walk to beach! Great location! have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront, dock, easy ocean access, heated pool, walk to beach! Great location!?
As of 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront, dock, easy ocean access, heated pool, walk to beach! Great location! on 1 August 2026 start from NZ$551, 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 Waterfront, dock, easy ocean access, heated pool, walk to beach! Great location! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).
How much is parking at Waterfront, dock, easy ocean access, heated pool, walk to beach! Great location!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Waterfront, dock, easy ocean access, heated pool, walk to beach! Great location!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Waterfront, dock, easy ocean access, heated pool, walk to beach! Great location!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Waterfront, dock, easy ocean access, heated pool, walk to beach! Great location! located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Sombrero Beach, Crane Point Museum and Nature Center and Florida Keys Country Club. Boot Key Harbor and Fishermen's Community Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The kitchen had everything we needed. The pool was amazing. The fishing was great. The bikes were an added plus. The location was very convenient for restauants, stores and beaches.
Check-in was easy with great communication from the host throughout the stay, when needs arose. The heated pool was great for our January trip. The location is great for an early morning walk to Sombrero Beach. Location is also great for close access to grocery stores and restaurants. Ours was a party of 2 and we would happily look to return in the future.
Roy D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 February 2026
Thanks for the kind words, Roy! Hope to see y'all again soon!
We really enjoyed the screened lanai. We sat out there most of the time. We found everything we needed. Nicely stocked kitchen. Overall very nice place to stay.
Christine A.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 February 2025
Glad you enjoyed your stay! Hope to host y'all again!
We loved our stay in Marathon. This rental is well stocked and the outdoor areas are lovely. Loved the pool and dock and bikes. Perfect location near the beautiful Sombrero Beach and about an hour to Key West. Pet friendly, too.
Good location to amenities. We took the boat out mostly but enjoyed the refreshing pool after coming in from a hot day. House was stocked with everything we needed. We had a great time and much needed vacation. The owner and property manager were always communicative.
We loved the water views, with some gorgeous moon-rises to boot. This home efficiently packs several highly functional spaces including open kitchen/family room, screened lanai, pool deck & pool plus dock. You can find sun or shade all day. Extremely convenient to shopping, nice bike/walking path - about a mile to Sombrero Beach. The owner and property manager were immediately responsive to us when we had questions and needed some assistance and were able to work with us as we needed Sunday-Sunday, and were able to add an 8th night when it was available.
Great location, good parking, loved having the washer/dryer. We travelled with 2 small dogs and walked them across Man-O-War drive and along Sombrero Beach road since there is no grass on the property. We loved the screened in area but be careful - you can see shadows/movement in the bedroom from the porch. House was very clean, beds were comfortable, and we had everything we needed for a week in the Keys. Great stay!
Lisa P.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
keith c.
20 August 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
It was nice.
This house was good. Great location. Pool was nice. Parking was good for one truck and trailer. The screened in porch was nice. The A.c. units need to be serviced. The one in the livingroom we couldn't run half the time we were there because it leaked water everywhere. Everything else was good.
keith c.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2023
Thanks for leaving a review, Keith. We're glad you enjoyed your stay overall. I'm sorry to hear about the AC unit - had you informed us about it, we would have had it serviced right away. Not being on site ourselves, the only way we can know about such things is if guests let us know.
This property has a great location on Marathon very central and easy to get to everything. Boat dock right out the back door gives easy to access. Dock has a ladder which makes getting in and out of a boat during low tide simple. Loved the large screened-in-porch. Beware.... When boating and leaving the canal turn hard left and follow the shore line going toward the mangroves. When almost to the mangroves turn hard right once you are lined up with the red buoy channel markers. Go between the red buoys and between the red and green marker posts. You will get stuck if you do not exactly follow this channel. Very unusual channel, but it works fine even in low tide as long as you follow it properly. AC in one bedroom needs service. We had a great time.
Location was great! Very close to Ocean access. The access is a bit skinny so you need to be careful going out and coming in. The pool was very refreshing! Our only complaint was this was a duplex and not a single family home, which should of been in the listing. They were doing improvements on the other side of the duplex so starting at 9 am, you would hear banging from hammers throughout the day from the other side. Kitchen was well stocked and had everything needed. Kayak and bus keys were a plus as well! Overall great place!
My family had a great time! Everything was as described in the listing. Location was convenient to everything we needed and the pool was a nice little bonus for the kids to play in when we weren’t out on the water.
The house was cozy and just enough space for our family of 4 and golden retriever. We enjoyed the screened in patio and tropical decor. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
The house was perfect for our family of 5. We were able to fish and relax at the same time and close to stores and the beach. We will definitely be back!
We really enjoyed our accommodations at Marathon. The place was super clean - and we had everything we needed plus more. The pool was wonderful - and small enough to heat quickly. The neighborhood was quiet and the beach and grocery are both within walking / biking distance. It was great to have the bikes for our use!
I thought I would be able to kayak the canal a bit - but realized once we arrived that you cannot kayak under the causeway - so kayaking was limited to a very short canal and open water.
We loved our visit and highly recommend this home to future guests!
The property was very nice we were pleased with the accommodations. Very convenient location to the beach, restaurants and walking path. We enjoyed using the pool and being right on the water. The lanai is very big and its nice to sit outside to eat, play cards, relax out of the sun. We would definitely return to this property.
This home is convenient to everything you might need. Great for fishing out of. Bait cooler, cleaning table and necessities for boat. Would stay again.
Dennis L.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2023
Glad you enjoyed your stay! Hope to host you again.
About the host
Hosted by Sascha
Originally from North Carolina, now living in New Orleans most of the time, but get down to the Keys as much as possible.
Why they chose this property
After coming to the Keys regularly for years, we finally decided it just made sense to own something there. And once we saw this place, we knew it was the one. There is just no place connected to the mainland U.S. like the Keys - you have to experience it yourself to understand.
What makes this property unique
This home just had the perfect mix of everything - superb location (close to the beach, close to shopping and other amenities), incredible views and incredible attention to every little detail. We love to share our little slice of paradise with others when we're not there.