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The Gulf-Front Refuge on Grassy Key

The Gulf-Front Refuge on Grassy Key

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Pool
Pool
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Overview of The Gulf-Front Refuge on Grassy Key

9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7179 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Marathon, FL
  • Popular LocationCoco Plum Beach7 min walk
  • Popular LocationDolphin Research Center4 min drive
  • Popular LocationCurry Hammock State Park6 min drive
  • AirportKey West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)72 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Master bedroom upstairs

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

First Floor Bath

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

The Gulf-Front Refuge on Grassy Key

Enjoy your own private retreat! Fabulous Home on Morton Street.

This three-bedroom, two-bath, private home is tucked away on the open water with outstanding views of the Gulf of Mexico. Beautifully furnished and appointed, this home provides the background for a vacation to remember for years to come!

The beach-style back yard has a beautiful swimming pool with a stepped shallow water entry that leads to the deep end. On one side, elevated on a platform, is a spa with the overflow cascading into the pool and on the other side is a waterfall. Built in seating rims the edges under the waterfalls!

The pier dock offers dockage for your boat as well as a great spot to sit out over the water and enjoy the sunset colors. You will have fun fishing off the dock or jump in, the shoreline offers a variety of tropical and local fish to watch while you snorkel.

The main level of the home offers two bedrooms, one with a queen-size bed the other with two twins, and an expansive living, kitchen and dining area all overlooking the gulf. A great covered porch off the living area is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the views or dine outdoors. The master suite is on the top level with a king-size bed, a private bath, and open porch.

For those who can't leave their business home, Broadband (Comcast) internet service, WiFi, is available at this house.

Well appointed with linens, towels (bath and pool), a very well-equipped kitchen, central air, washer and dryer, dishwasher, microwave oven, gas grill. TVs in the living area and downstairs bedroom, stereo.
Boat lift at the dock and the garage is not available for guest use.

If swimming, fishing, and snorkeling at your own location is not enough Marathon offers a Dolphin Research Center which is open to the public for tours, a dedicated bike trail along US 1 which will take you from Grassy Key to the Seven Mile Bridge (the old bridge is a great spot to exercise and watch the fish below from a 'birds eye view'). The historic museum is a great spot to spend an afternoon and offers nature trails through a Keys hardwood hammock. Sombrero Beach, oceanside in Marathon, is another popular spot for a change of pace and Bahia Honda State Park, 20 minutes south of Marathon, offers more great 'Keys' beaches. Lots of shops, restaurants, and services are available throughout Marathon, even though you may feel like you are on a private retreat away from the world, grocery stores, drugs stores, bait and tackle shops and just about everything you could need on vacation is just minutes away. If you do not have your own boat there are many boat rental companies in the area that will let you bring a boat to your dock during your stay!
May consider a allowing a pet (dog). Please contact me with information on the pet to see if it is allowed (breed, age and size), if approved the fee would be times how many weeks your stay is.
Pool Heat is optional and additional. You will need to let me know in advance and pay for prior to arrival.

City of Marathon License

Please Note: Our cancellation time frame is not what VRBO publishes. It is 90 days prior to arrival for rentals that are shorter in term than 42 nights, 120 days for rentals more than 42 nights or more in duration. If you cancel more than 90/120 days prior to arrival your Deposit will be refunded. If you cancel within 90/120 days to arrival your deposit and any rent payments will be at risk unless we are able to rebook your dates. We are able to offer travel insurance, please ask for more information at the time of reservation if you are interested.

Property manager

Kitty Whalton, Florida Keys Vacation Rentals

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit one pet total)
You must send details on the dog for permission.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Marathon

Located in Marathon, 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 Long Key State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Coco Plum Beach - 7 min walk
  • Dolphin Research Center - 4 min drive
  • Curry Hammock State Park - 6 min drive
  • Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center - 8 min drive
  • Sombrero Beach - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • Island Fish Company - 7 min drive
  • Sparky's Landing Fish and Cocktails - 7 min drive
  • Angler and Ale - 7 min drive
  • Key Colony Inn Restaurant & Lounge - 10 min drive
  • Marathon Bagel Co. - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Gulf-Front Refuge on Grassy Key have a pool?

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

Is The Gulf-Front Refuge on Grassy Key pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at The Gulf-Front Refuge on Grassy Key?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Gulf-Front Refuge on Grassy Key?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Gulf-Front Refuge on Grassy Key located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Crawl Key and Coco Plum Beach. Sunset Park Beach and Curry Hammock State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

shannon c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A little piece of paradise
This property was wonderful. Very quiet, peaceful location and amazing views. The kitchen was well stocked for any cooking and the grill great too. We saw lots of fish around the dock. Did I mention the view? Just gorgeous. Loved having the spa/hot tub option since we had a couple of cooler days. The pool was amazing the waterfall was a nice feature to have as well. We would 100% stay at this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Samantha P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views!
The views inside and outside of this home are out of this world beautiful. We barely even left the house for the week since we had paradise down our steps. The host was very communicative and made sure to address any issues or concerns that we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay In The Keys!
This home was a wonderful! We had a great week! The home is very clean, spacious, private, and well appointed. We cooked at the home for most of our stay and had everything we needed. The outdoor decks, pool area, and dock were great for relaxing. We did a lot of fishing off the dock and with the kayak. We loved seeing all the wildlife. The large school of parrot fish were fun to watch. We also saw sharks, manatees, stingrays, and caught grunts, pufferfish, snapper, and needlefish. Unfortunately the pool and spa heater were not working during our stay but it didn’t hinder our vacation at all, just would have been a bonus if it was working. Kitty did work to get it running with a service tech and kept us informed during the process, which we appreciated. For us, the house was a perfect location in the middle keys making it convenient for necessities and nice to day trip to Key West and Islamorada. The only negative and it has nothing to do with house, were the no see-ums. We got ate up! Just an FYI for any future renters, use bug spray!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Dan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed our stay
Right on Florida Bay is always a treat. Pool area was fantastic. Pool table was a fun addition. Located in a great neighborhood. The only reason I didn’t rate a 5 star was there was a lot of sea grass on or near the shore which smelled terrible when the wind was blowing in. Can’t do anything about that. I understand that but it was not pleasant at times. Overall, very nice place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good stay
As advertised
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

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