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Martin's Bayside Bungalow: Waterfront Paradise Found! Spacious Marathon Home!

Holiday home in Marathon

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Outdoor dining
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Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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  • Place, Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center
  • Place, Sombrero Beach
  • Place, The Turtle Hospital
  • Airport, Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

About this property

Martin's Bayside Bungalow: Waterfront Paradise Found! Spacious Marathon Home!

Spacious & Comfortable Florida Keys Retreat

Welcome to your perfect getaway in Marathon! This cozy yet spacious home comfortably sleeps up to 6 guests with 3 inviting bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. The bright, open-concept living area is designed for relaxation and quality time, featuring plenty of natural light and comfortable seating, ideal after a full day of adventure on the water.

The fully equipped kitchen makes meal prep a breeze, whether you're cooking your fresh catch or enjoying a laid-back breakfast with family and friends. The dining area flows seamlessly into the living space, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Your Private Outdoor Paradise

Step outside to your own backyard oasis, where Florida Keys living truly shines. Cool off in the shaded pool or lounge under the charming tiki hut, perfect for savoring morning coffee or winding down with an evening cocktail. This peaceful retreat is designed to offer maximum comfort and privacy, ideal for entertaining or simply soaking in the serene surroundings.

Fishing-Ready Features for Anglers

For those who love to fish, this home is fully equipped with everything you need. A commercial ice machine and bait cooler are at your disposal to store and prepare your catch. Plus, a fish cleaning station makes processing your fresh haul easy and convenient.

A private dock on the property provides direct and quick access to the Gulf, perfect for launching your boat or hopping on a local fishing charter. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or a casual fisherman, you’ll appreciate the thoughtful amenities designed to enhance your experience.

Pet Friendly & Prime Location

We gladly welcome one small dog (up to 25 lbs) for a $100 additional cleaning fee because your furry friend deserves to join in the fun!

Nestled in a quiet Marathon neighborhood, you’re just minutes away from local attractions like Sombrero Beach, fishing charters, snorkeling tours, The Turtle Hospital, Dolphin Research Center, and a variety of great restaurants.

Experience the best of the Florida Keys lifestyle in this comfortable, well-equipped home that has everything you need for a memorable vacation.

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Amenities

Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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 one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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

About the area

Marathon

Marathon is home to this holiday home. 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.
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Marathon, FL

What's nearby

  • Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Sombrero Beach - 9 min drive - 6.1 km
  • The Turtle Hospital - 11 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Coco Plum Beach - 14 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Vaca Key - 17 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cracked Conch Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Wooden Spoon - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Martin's Bayside Bungalow: Waterfront Paradise Found! Spacious Marathon Home! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Martin's Bayside Bungalow: Waterfront Paradise Found! Spacious Marathon Home!?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Martin's Bayside Bungalow: Waterfront Paradise Found! Spacious Marathon Home!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Martin's Bayside Bungalow: Waterfront Paradise Found! Spacious Marathon Home! located?

Situated in Marathon, 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 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

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

Great home with an exceptional owner!

The home was great - exactly what we were looking for. The amenities were outstanding and the owner was excellent! She was very accommodating considering the unanticipated wildfires in the area. I would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mallory F.

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

Marathon vacation

Great home and location !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

laurie k.

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

Everything was perfect! House was fully stocked with condiments spices anything you needed.

Great renter
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Z.

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

Great place

We are in a pinch to get housing while working in Marathon. This home was just right and we were so pleased.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

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

Week in Marathon

We stayed for a week at this beautiful home! It was so comfortable and had everything we needed wene had n
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

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

Best stay ever!

Beautiful house exactly as advertised!super clean, well stocked with everything you will need to stay. Ice maker is a game changer! the bait freezer, citronella candles, grill and outdoor area was well done. The pool and dockage was perfect after a day on the water. We will definitely be back!!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

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

Awesome place!

The goal for our family was to just relax and take in some sun and that is what we received! Enjoyed the pool everyday for hours! Melynda was very responsive to simple questions and to getting the ice machine repaired. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

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

Wonderful Vacation

By FAR the best place we've ever stayed. What a wonderful vacation. Location was perfect, house was immaculuate, pool and tiki area was really nice (we spent most of our time there.) We all enjoyed ourselves so much no one even turned on the televisions although there were plenty of them even one in the tiki hut. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Amazing!!

This place exceeded all expectations. They really have thought of everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tristin D.

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

Very pleasant week!

The property was spotless and had everything one could need, even extra toothbrushes! Our party of 2 couples were very comfortable and enjoyed our Keys week very much. The owner is super attentive and has done a great job of fitting out a lovely vacation home. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

liz e.

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

Just Easy

The property was exactly as described. We were lucky enough to have perfect weather. We made very good use of the pool the kayaks and the bicycles in the Gulf of Mexico right outside our door. Wonderful stay in a great part of the keys.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brittany C.

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

Christmas Vacay

We had the most amazing time staying here! We have stayed in many different places and this is by far the cleanest home we have ever stayed in. Everything we could have possibly needed was available. We enjoyed the hot tub, fishing, kayaking and biking. We also had everything we needed to cook outdoors while frying the fish we caught. It was an all-around perfect trip and we hope to be back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paola C.

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

Perfect Keys Getaway

The house was the perfect getaway for our Keys vacation. Conveniently situated in Marathon, we were within easy driving access to all activities on the Keys. Our favorite time though was spent under the tiki hut enjoying meals with the breeze. The listing was accurate and the owner went out of her way to make our stay special. Only suggestion is to bring bug spray. Other than that, we loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Marathon Paradise

The home was amazing! It was exceptionally well appointed, clean, comfortable, and cozy. There was nothing we needed for cooking, entertaining, or relaxing that was not provided and it was all quality material. The gardens and edibles in the yard was a bonus. Melinda Sachs was super responsive and helpful through our entire experience. Five stars all the way!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

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

Great Location, Great House, lots to do!!

Melynda has done a great job here! I went with my husband, 2 kids, and brother. We all had our own beautiful, clean rooms. The kitchen/ dining area and living room were all open and great for hanging out. Decks all around the house to watch the amazing sunsets and relax. The yard, tiki area, pool area was so much fun to hang out in. There is even a shed with a bathroom down there!! We went kayaking in the canal right in the back of the house. Great activities for all right in the area and plenty of great restaurants around! I would definitely and hopeful go back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

Friends vacation-making memories together 2024

Our first time booking on VRBO. The property was way beyond our expectations. Perfect location. Plenty of parking for the cars and boat trailer. The house was super clean and stocked with everything we needed, small appliances, cookware, and utensils. Beautiful decor too. Outside area has a very tropical setting with plenty of space for lounging or just kicking back. The canal frontage was perfect for docking our 24' boat with easy access to the Gulf. Didn't get to use the fish cleaning area, which was set up very nice. The ice maker was a big plus too. The heated pool was perfect to end the evenings together. Overall, 6 friends spent 2 weeks here, in our own little paradise, away from reality. Perfect in everyway! Highly recommend Melynda
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Riley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean home the mango tree was dropping mangos like you wouldn’t believe awesome property!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia E.

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

Girls week in Marathon

What a great week! The house was beautiful and met our needs perfectly. Well equipped kitchen and the bathroom amenities were a nice touch. The beach chairs could use an upgrade but we made due. We were a little early for the fruits but seeing the baby pineapples was so cool. Marathon is a great central key location for visiting all the keys and has some great beaches - Sombrero. Coco Plum, Bahia Honda (this was our favorite)
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin F.

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

Wonderful stay!

We had a an awesome six week stay! A combined working vacation with friends and family coming and going during our time there. We had our 21' boat and trailer with us and the boat ramp is only a few blocks away, which made it so much easier! The home had everything we needed and was very clean! The hosts were available for any questions we had and very helpful. The bonus was all the wonderful fruit trees on the property. The star fruit were in season while we were there and we got the chance to enjoy a few and so did the iguanas, which was fun to watch. We highly recommend this vacation home!
Stayed 42 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna F.

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

Unbelievable house!!

Everything was outstanding! The most beautiful peaceful setting and such a stunning house. Beds were super comfy, linen was all impeccably clean. Fab washing facilities, fully stocked kitchen. The outside area is the highlight, we spent the entire 5 days sat out there with our three young sons. Fishing and relaxing and having fun in the beautiful pool. We saw a manatee swim past and caught some brilliant fish and sharks! We would 100% love to come back and stay here! Incredible place!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

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

FANTASTIC HOUSE

We were all thrilled with our stay here. In Marathon very convenient to all of the Keys (we visited them all!) House was so comfortable and everything you could need was available - kayaks, bikes, pool towels, beach chairs and umbrella, spices galore, so many towels you didn't have to wash them every day! very comfortable bedding and living room furniture. You could tell great care was/is being taken to make this a great home. Melynda was very responsive, helpful and friendly. I would 100% stay here if I come back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren G.

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

Fabulous Find

This property was perfect! The house was fully stocked and the location is great. The mango tree on property was an added bonus. I would definitely recommend this house.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Amazing Home

Beautiful property inside and out. Had everything we needed. Extremely clean. Backyard is amazing. Would definitely rent again! Owner was quick to respond and very helpful. Awesome renting experience! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

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

Fantastic Family Christmas

Fantastic place to have spent our Christmas this year. The very responsive host has thought of everything to make an enjoyable holiday. Due to the fully equipped kitchen, we enjoyed cooking meals, inside and out. The daughter even made cookies. The beds are comfortable, the showers hot, and the towels fluffy. The outside space is amazing with many different birds, iguanas, and fish seen over and in the canal. It was very quiet in December and we had an amazing visit.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

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

Perfect spot for our family getaway

This property was perfect for our 4 generation getaway. We had family ranging from 3 to 88 years of age and everyone had something to do. There are lots of little spots to hang out inside and out so we were all cozy and relaxed the entire time. The home had everything we needed, communication with the owner was great, and the boat dock worked perfectly for our son's boat. Overall we had an amazing trip. :-)
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

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