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Experience paradise steps away from Sombrero Beach

View from lanai overlooking the beautiful ocean, zero entry pool/hot tub

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14 bedrooms10 bathroomsSleeps 28650 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Fireplace

Explore the area

Marathon, FL

Sombrero Beach
‪6 min walk‬
Florida Keys Country Club
‪4 min drive‬
The Turtle Hospital
‪7 min drive‬
Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)
‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

14 bedrooms (sleeps 28)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 7

1 King Bed

Bedroom 8

1 King Bed

Bedroom 9

1 King Bed

Bedroom 10

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 11

1 King Bed

Bedroom 12

1 King Bed

Bedroom 13

1 King Bed

Bedroom 14

1 King Bed

10 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 8

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 9

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 10

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Experience paradise steps away from Sombrero Beach

Escape to Marathon, Florida and experience the ultimate in luxury and relaxation at our stunning 14-bedroom vacation home. Nestled just a short walk from the pristine Sombrero Beach, this property offers unparalleled access to the stunning natural beauty of the area.

As a guest, you'll be able to indulge in a wealth of amenities designed to make your stay truly unforgettable. Dive into the heated private pool, soak in the bubbling hot tub, or cozy up by the fireplace and enjoy the smart TV with satellite/cable channels. Stay connected with the complimentary high-speed WiFi, and take advantage of the in-home laundry facilities.

Venture out to your own basketball court, volleyball court, tiki bar, private beach complete with ocean access and view. Explore the nearby Sombrero Beach just a few minutes' walk away or spend a day at the picturesque Curry Hammock State Park, just 10 minutes from your doorstep. Back at the property, you'll find a fully stocked kitchen, complete with a stove, oven, refrigerator, grill, and all the necessary appliances and utensils to whip up delicious meals.

Unwind in the spacious living room, challenge your friends to a game of pool in the game room, or let the little ones play with the provided books, games, and toys. With 10 bathrooms, ample parking, and thoughtful amenities like a baby gate and travel crib, this vacation home is the perfect escape for families and groups of all sizes.

Property manager

Melissa Parsons

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Languages

English

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Washer

Dryer

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 9:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

28 guest overnight and on the property

Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking only allowed outside the home.

We have a 90 day cancellation clause in contract that supersedes VRBO/ HomeAway. NO refunds given if cancelled within 90 days of scheduled arrival.

Check in anytime after 4 p.m. and check out 9 a.m. supersedes any other times on this listing or in the contract.

All dishes are to be washed, dry and put away. Beach towels are to be washed.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 28

Note from host: 28 guest overnight and on the property

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

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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. Crane Point Museum and Nature Center and Shady Palm Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Florida Keys Country Club and Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Marathon, FL

What's nearby

Sombrero Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Florida Keys Country Club - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
Crane Point Museum and Nature Center - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
The Turtle Hospital - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
Seven Mile Bridge - 14 min drive - 13.2 km

Getting around

Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
‪Sunset Grille & Raw Bar - ‬10 min drive
‪Porky's Bayside - ‬7 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
‪Burdines Waterfront - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Experience paradise steps away from Sombrero Beach have a pool?

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

Is Experience paradise steps away from Sombrero Beach pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Experience paradise steps away from Sombrero Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Experience paradise steps away from Sombrero Beach?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Experience paradise steps away from Sombrero Beach located?

This family-friendly Marathon holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Sombrero Beach and Crane Point Museum and Nature Center. Florida Keys Country Club and Boot Key Harbor are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

26 April 2025

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

Family vacation

Melissa was so easy to work with and responded quickly to my messages. The house is fabulous and so much room for the 20 of us ages 11 to 76. The pool was used continually and the pool table and shuffle board were great. I highly recommend the house!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

18 January 2025

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

Business retreat

The properry was great for a group of 17. Nice common areas as well as spots to ne alone. Highly recommend this place!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy G.

12 March 2025

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

Beautiful home

The home was beautiful and very clean. Melissa was wonderful to work with. She was prompt to get back to me. There was a construction noise issue from the lot next door. We panicked a bit because we were having our son’s wedding on that Thursday. We contacted Melissa to see what could be done. The next day she got back with us and no construction on wedding day! Melissa went above and beyond for us. The home is a wonderful vacation spot and an even better wedding venue! At night everything lights up!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross H.

22 January 2023

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

Great place for a family winter getaway

The house accommodated our 9 grandkids and 8 adults perfectly. Catching tarpon and redfish off the dock was an unexpected surprise.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

tom k.

31 January 2019

The house and property were awesome... as advertised!

Very nice house. Clean, updated, and pool with spa worked perfectly.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

17 March 2021

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

Had a Blast!

Great property with plenty of room. Sherry the manager is awesome! We hired Freda the chef and the food was awesome! Highly recommend staying here for a large group!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Mauricio L.

4 February 2021

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

Large home

Excellent home for large families is like your own private hotel .

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Sally S.

10 March 2019

Perfect Family Vacation!

Arriving it was like stepping in to our own resort. Beautiful view and so much to enjoy just at the house... awesome pool/hot tub, shuffle board(s), pool table, etc. and only a short walk to Sombrero Beach. Thanks, Sherry, for everything!!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rosie G., Lafayette, IN

28 March 2021

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

Spring Break

This property has great space. The outdoor living is incredible. The property manager, Sherry, was great. We had a wonderful week.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

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

10/10 Excellent

21 July 2013

Awesome house

This house is exactly how the pictures look. It's huge for accommodating big families and really clean. The real estate agent was a great help and very friendly. The location is right in the middle of keys which is easy access for water sports. Can't wait to visit again.

10/10 Excellent

Katherine L.

5 January 2022

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

Perfect for Family Getaway

Our family likes to travel together, and we are a big group! There was 21 of us staying at the home and it was perfect. The home was like our own private resort. The kitchen was plenty big for us to all cook in. The bedrooms were comfortable and clean. It is very close to grocery stores and walking distance to Sombrero Beach. We will definitely be coming back!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

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

10/10 Excellent

22 July 2013

Awesome vacation

This house looks just like the pictures. It's so accommodating for big families and squeaky clean. So clean my nephew ran into the sliding glass doors!! It's 45 min away from Key West. All water sports are within minutes away as well as some really nice restaurants. The real estate agent was very friendly and minutes away when needed. Can't wait to visit again.

10/10 Excellent

Rick J.

6 July 2023

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

Great trip with friends!!

Group of 5 families, kids all grown had an awesome time. The house was great, we had a little AC mid week and Sherry was on it right away. Cooked meals in and had all necessary items. Pool area and Tili hut were major hang out areas. Plenty of room to sleep out 21 people easily. We were met by host for a complete walk thru on check in. Very relaxing pace

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi N.

16 September 2021

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

Best VRBO I have been too

This is the best VRBO we have stayed at and we have stayed at many in the US and Caribbean. We stayed with family and friends (16 of us) for my husbands 60th birthday! It has everything you could need and then some. Property is more beautiful than the pictures. Sherry the property manager was very easy to work with and prompt on returning emails/texts and getting anything done we needed (which was not much). I would highly recommend this property and will hopefully be going back again!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C., Ludington

4 January 2024

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

Great extended family property!

24 family members stayed for a week at Seaside Sandpiper. Everyone remarked about having the right amount of privacy and common space. Centrally located in the Florida Keys easy to access other activities. The pool/hot tub beach side is amazing! Tiki bar with TV for watching sports or whatever is your thing. There is a shared dock for kayaking/paddle boarding from or rent a boat and keep it there. Fishing from the dock was great fun too. We saw a Manatee from the dock too. Dolphins swam by several mornings. We also enjoyed watching the sea birds. Grocery stores, restaurants and other activities were close and convenient. Great family vacation! I highly recommend this property.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wes M.

11 February 2023

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

More than enough

The property was great! There was plenty for our family to do for the kids and the “ big kids”. Plenty of privacy for us to spread out and have our own spaces. Convenient to stores and the beach! Our family created amazing memories here we will never forget this place! There were minor issues with showers and the elevator. But that’s houses. We understand that! Sherry is as great to deal with and very helpful. Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Denise Y.

31 March 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family getaway x19

Overall -a perfect set up for a large extended family with a range of ages. Many outdoor activities on the property. The pool and hot tub are amazing . The house is huge with private corridors (bed and bath) for individual families to be near one another. Kitchen and dining perfect for our large crowd. Hosts Carmen and Sherry very helpful thru out the week *Some improvements that could be made easily- improved wifi and tv service (basketball fans had trouble watching the NCAA games, when the littles needed down time out of the sun, Netflix connections were not good) cleanliness (this house could use a really good deep cleaning) , some of the hinged exterior doors wouldn’t stay closed in the wind,and a safety concern- you can’t lock this house up at night or if you are leaving it on a day trip. All that aside, EVERYONE in our family had a wonderful time here, and we hope to be back again some day!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Geoff S.

15 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

We were happy with our stay and had fun as a family. The size of the house, rooms and location was great. We loved that we didn’t have to worry about pool towels. There were however some disappointing items as well. This was our first time using VRBO and we trusted the description to be accurate. We paid for a clean resort like situation however, because of the aforementioned items it missed the mark. This house had a lot of mold and tiles that need to be fixed, carpet covering holes in the floors, and broken curtain rods. The pool was constantly cloudy and we kept having to call to have the pool tended to. There was not enough silverware for a group of 26 and there were no dish towels, dish rags or sponges for cleaning up the kitchen. There were a few outdoor chairs that were broken, the tiki hut has a sink that is not operational, the white railing on the second floor is not safe and we had 4 toddlers in our group. The grounds on the sides and near the tiki bars have a lot of clutter/broken stuff that made it feel more cluttered than resort like. The hammock is partially torn and not safe for adults to use. We loved that there were kayaks and paddle boards, but there were no paddles for the paddle boards, just kayaks. There was a dart board and no darts. Some suggestions are to put hooks in all the bathrooms so things can be hung up, extra hand towels and possibly a few extra bath towels so you have something to use when you use your towels.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Barbara R.

29 February 2024

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Disappointing

I have never left a bad review but in this case, I felt it was necessary. The property and location were beautiful. Plenty to do and stocked well. That said, the property definitely needed some updating. The wiring and internet throughout the property was a disaster. The internet worked but it did not stay connected to the TV's or other devices due to how they were jerry-rigged. In some cases, with tape and several connections to one unit. There were two separate Wi-Fi signals throughout the home. We were constantly having to reconnect to them when the signal fell off. Biggest issue was two of the bathrooms on the main level did not have hot water for 5 of the 7 days. We had someone come in on 3 separate occasions. Due to her needs my 83yr old mother stayed in one of those bathrooms. Having her go to another occupied bathroom was a huge inconvenience. The hot water did get resolved on day 6. I was in constant contact with the property manager (not what I like to do on vacation) throughout our entire stay. I am in customer service, and I understand that things happen that are out of your control. We were offered another stay at a reduced rate of two nights. This was a once in a lifetime vacation for my family. This was a wish from my mom, we will not be able to pull our family together at this expense again. Management knew this and it saddens me that they did not feel a small refund (one night) was deserved. Very poor management.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice M.

13 January 2025

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

New years

What a wonderful property for our biennial family vacation. With 20 plus family members aged 76 to 10 this was the perfect house. Lots of bedrooms to spread out and a fabulous pool/hot tub to hang out by. All the water toys plus pool table and shuffleboard kept everyone entertained. Only issue was a faulty air conditioner on the third floor but the hosts addressed the problem in a timely matter.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ngoc B.

3 December 2022

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

Perfect Winter getaway

Sherry the host was so accommodating and responsive. She made it very easy to check in and showed us around on this large property that you can get lost in. Pool was relaxing and this house pretty much has all the necessities to make a lunch/dinner and not far from any grocery stores. Everyone enjoyed the property and hope to come back again.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina F., Griffin, Georgia USA

27 October 2022

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

Perfect large family vacation

Great house for large group! Our family was celebrating my mom’s 80th birthday. We were 13 adults and 6 children 7 and under. The house was perfect for us! So much for the kids to do and space to eat and sleep. Great mornings drinking coffee looking at the ocean while Kids played in the sand, brunch cooked in the tiki hut while kids played in the pool, and grilling dinner out by the basketball court! Awesome to have 2 washers and dryers. The ice machine was a great bonus too. Location was perfect. Publix being so close, easy walk with kids to sombrero beach and fabulous new playground. Great nature center up the road. Theatre of the sea is an easy 40 min. Drive. So worth it. I also highly recommend Castaway waterfront restaurant. Delicious and great service. Great at accommodating all 19 of us with reservations. Thank you Sherry for being a wonderful host!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barb G.

11 May 2022

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

Celebrating A Life and Love of Family

26 of us came together for a Celebration of Life at Sombrero Reef. It was important to us to find a ace where we could be together. As our numbers grew, we weren't sure that was possible. And then we found Sraside Sandpiper! We were able to cook and eat together, spend time at the pool, enjoying all the amenities and still be able to get away in your own suite if needed! Many thanks to Sherry, our host, for your assistance and quick response to questions we had. A beautiful home, a fantastic week

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

10 May 2022

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

Great Family Getaway

We had 18 people from 2 years to 70 and was perfect for all. The view from the bedrooms, kitchen and dining area were awesome. The outside where we spent most of our time was wonderful with plenty of beach towels, floats for the pool, corn hole , shuffleboard and speakers for music. Kids had a blast . A big plus was the commercial ice maker and two coolers outside to keep our drinks cold. The dining table was big enough to seat all of us. We had chef Alfreda come one night to prepare an awesome dinner. We also used 2 Nauti charters for two days of fishing and plenty of fish caught for multiple dinners. The smoker grill was great as well as all the other grills. Sherry was easy to work with and close by for anything we needed. Wonderful weather as well. What more could you ask for.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael B., Newport News

26 April 2022

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

This Place Has It All

Beautiful home with an amazing waterfront view that has everything you could need, including a connection to a great fishing guide service, 2 Nauti Charters. If you have a large family this is the place to be. The location in the Keys is perfect. Hoping to return again some day. Thanks to Sherry for all of her assistance during our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Melissa Parsons

I am the property manager of this spectacular vacation home in Marathon. I vacationed in The Florida Keys 3 times, and fell in love. I could not imagine living anywhere else. I have a vacation rental business here now. I love to fish, dive for lobster, and just enjoy the islands. We would love to host your vacation in the Fabulous Florida Keys, we are confident that you will love it here too.

Why they chose this property

Location is Everything! This home is in the heart of the fabulous Florida Keys. Marathon Island has everything to offer from the best charter fishing to the best beach in the Keys right around the corner. Let's not forget 5-star dining and a great selection of Tiki Bars and local get-a-ways. Then you retire to your private resort home and wake up to breathtaking sunrises in almost every room in the house! This house is perfect for oceanfront weddings or events! We can make recommendations on wedding vendors.

We have reviews from past guests listed here on VRBO~ Check them out. We also have a few reviews from our listing on airbnb , that I have to manually list here:

Ricky's Review
Feb 2 - Feb 9, 2020
Seaside Sandpiper~Pool~Hot Tub~ Atlantic Ocean
Ricky
Overall rating- ⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑
Public review
If you want a beautiful home, spectacular view and wonderful service and hospitality, talk to Sherry! She was amazing and we highly recommend her, her home and would stay here again! Simply FANTASTIC!!!!
Private note
Sherry is FANTASTIC! The home is beautiful! View is amazing. Overall a fantastic choice for any private stay. Highly recommend!

What makes this property unique

This home offers the best in privacy, and open water ocean views that the fabulous Florida Keys have to offer. It is in walking distance to a 5-star beach, Sombrero Beach, and many great amenities such as grocery shopping, bike paths, post office, bars/restaurants, shopping and more just within a couple miles of this home. Book this property for your wedding and have your entire family and bridal party stay at the property with room for 30 people! We have available a wedding venue next to this property with direct access from our home. Plan you wedding with us. Contact Sherry for more info 305-304-1963

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14 bedrooms (sleeps 28)

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Bedroom 6

Bedroom 7

Bedroom 8

Bedroom 9

Bedroom 10

Bedroom 11

Bedroom 12

Bedroom 13

Bedroom 14

10 bathrooms

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Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

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Bathroom 10

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10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

Family vacation

Debbie S.

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

Business retreat

Paul T.

10/10 Excellent

Tracy G.

Beautiful home

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10/10 Excellent

Ross H.

Great place for a family winter getaway