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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Marathon, FL
  • Florida Keys Country Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • The Turtle Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Sombrero Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Waterfront - Wonderful Weather!

Perfect for Boaters - Deep water, 115 foot private dock on Gulf half way between Vaca Cut and Seven Mile Bridge. Very close to public boat ramp. Tiki hut on water with fish cleaning station, bait/fish freezer, pool table and gas grill. Public bus to Key West stops four blocks away. Walking distance to restaurants and bars. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath House; Sleeps 8. Large Fenced Yard for parking several boat trailers. Pet Friendly.

Property manager

Bretland Sawka

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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
Children welcome
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Pets considered
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only

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 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

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. 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 - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Florida Keys Country Club - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • The Turtle Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Sombrero Beach - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Vaca Key - 6 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Keys Fisheries - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Florida Keys Steak and Lobster House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront - Wonderful Weather! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Waterfront - Wonderful Weather!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront - Wonderful Weather!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront - Wonderful Weather! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Crane Point Museum and Nature Center and Boot Key Harbor. Florida Keys Country Club and Marathon Air Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 61 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Holly R.

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

Loved the property, safe and enjoyable stay

Two adults and two dogs were comfortable, slept well and enjoyed the big property for an extended stay. The place felt cozy and was yet was more than enough room for us. We are grateful we discovered Captain Bret's!
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

Christmas/New Year Family trip

The house and property were perfect for my family’s needs. Everything we needed was provided. The evening temps were cool so the hot tub was great! We had our dinghy with us and had easy access to the water. We plan to book again and bring our trawler!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don M.

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

Good vacation spot

Our family enjoyed staying there. My 11 year old loved the fishing and pool table. Loved the fenced in yard for the dogs. It does seem like an older house but with that in mind we were comfortable there. We would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

pam l.

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

Very nice

We had a great time. It was great to have extra space for 2 boats and waverunners. The pool table was cool. We would like to stay again. Pam
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew R.

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

Fishing Trip

It was everything we needed. Clean rooms and bathrooms. Comfortable beds, and centrally located.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey M.

Wonderful vacation, beautiful home and property!

The home and property were beautiful! The dock area was great for boating, kayaking, fishing, shooting pool and spotting wildlife including 4 manatees!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

The best you'll find

if you are bringing a boat and fishing, this is absolutely the best VRBO that you will find in the area....the accommodations are simply perfect, and the hosts are awesome!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Henry C.

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

Perfect Boating Vacation

Great location for boating and fishing. Great Air Conditioner. Clean and comfortable. Owners live nearby and are always available. Large fenced in yard for dogs.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

John O.

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

Older home excellent shape

Nice property...... all needed appliances .....great location ....key west about 1hr away....only con A dresser or two would be nice.....otherwise great place nice stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

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

Review of Captain Bret’s

I don’t want y’all to read this because this property is my favorite! Just a wonderful place to stay, Alla is a very responsive property manager if you have need, and a wonderful, well-equipped house!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly F.

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

Great Keys home

The stay on 63rd street was wonderful. The fenced in yard was a super plus. The home was well equipped and super clean. The private dock was a great for fishing with a great fish cleaning station and we saw Manatees swim right up to it. The home is centrally located making it easy to visit all the keys. Five stars for sure!!❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

brockland f.

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

Perfect for the fishermen

Amazing property with plenty of parking space and the dock was awesome for our 2 boats. The deep canal going up to the dock was great also. No worries about hitting bottom. The property owner was extremely pleasant to talk to. Will definitely be staying here again in the future. Absolutely would recomend to anyone going down for fishing or lobster
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Jeffrey F.

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

The yard and waterfront were excellent

Plenty of room inside for 6 adults and pets. The kitchen was more than sufficient for us to make all of our meals. We caught 10 different species of fish right off of the dock. Excellent location for paddleboarding. We enjoyed the mangrove protected lagoon on windy days, and so did 5 different manatees! If you are a fan of planes, as we are, there are plentiful varieties during the day. It felt a little like an EAA fly in. The home is very quiet and we never heard the planes in the morning or evening if inside the home. All in all, we definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cliff Q.

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

Nice spot central to the Keys

Stayed with a few friends to do some fishing. Brought our own boat. The boat dock is useful, and has a nice spot to clean fish. The freezer on the dock was convenient, as was the fresh water hose with sprayer to clean things up. The property itself is a big lot, so it's roomy, you can park your truck, trailer etc no issues. The house is older and basic, but fit our needs.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henry C.

Great home, great yard, great dock, great location.

We spent two weeks at this home and have nothing to complain about. Excellent home, very clean, great air conditioning. Everything was perfect. Excellent location for boating. A huge protected dock and out into open water in only two minutes. Huge yard to hold two trailers, 5 vehicles and allow two dogs to run. Will return next year.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Shannon K.

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

Quintessential Keys

We adored our stay at this home. I’ve been visiting the Keys for 30+ years and this house was absolutely perfect for our family’s vacation this year. It is an adorable home with a traditional Florida Keys vibe. If you know, you know. Will hopefully return sooner rather than later. An absolute gem. 😍
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gayle A.

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

Awesome Place!

Nice roomy house with plenty of things to do, and close to everything you need. Manatees by the dozen, (literally!), a lot of iguanas and good area to kayak in. We LOVED watching the planes, jets and choppers flying into the airport down the road, and at night the air traffic slows down so it doesn't keep you awake. Exceptional communications with the property manager who is friendly and helpful. No complaints here. :)
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darrell F., Edgewatet, Fl

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

Great Marathon Vacation house with Easily accessable boat dock.

Great place to stay. Easy to find. plenty of room to park your boat trailer. Easy access to the yard to bring the boat trailer in. Every thing you need. Even has a coffee grinder. so We had fresh ground coffee each morning. Easy access from the gulf side to bring your boat into the included dock. only issues were the dryer did not work but they showed up to check on it the next day. Needed to order parts . Something knocked over and dumped our trash 3 nights in a row. So I had to clean up the garbage each morning. All in all a great place to stay. definelty would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jason M., FL

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

Disappointed

Well i was reluctant to write this review, but i dont want anyone elses vacation to de ruined.The house is dated but you can tell by the pictures. The selling point was the location on the bay and it does not disappoint. Upon check-in the house had a very dank smell almost like pet urine. After inspection there was no air filter in the ac. Brett was quick to reply and had the filter replaced immediately. Now we have a dog and dog friendly is always good. Unfortunately after 1st day we noticed fleas on the dog and by day 2 she was infested so badly my wife had to bring her home and multiple flea baths. And yes we use frontline so this was a surprise. I trated the carpet, sprayed the house. We notified Brett and he offered a full refund if we left. We had planned this vacation for a year and were unable to relocate so we stayed. My wife was to return for the final 3 days but would not stay at this location so we got a room down the block and asked Brett for a 500$ refund to pay for that room. He agreed and i assumed all was well. We kept the boat at Bretts. Finished the week. After i tried to contact Breet about refund and to this day, 6 months later i have heard nothing. Pretty disappointing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Nancy S.

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

Captain Bret’s

First of all, we LOVE this house! There are some things I’d handle to make the experience for my tenants better though. First of all, that rug under the dining room table has been there since we first rented this house in 2020. To say it is nasty would be an understatement. Secondly, my husband, my eldest son & his wife & my youngest son and his partner were all fairly pleased with the rooms UNTIL someone had to sleep on one of the twin beds in the spare bedroom. One really can’t even call what they slept on a mattress. You can literally feel the springs just by pushing down on what they are using for a mattress, it was more like they were sleeping on a box spring. For the amount of rent charged for this house, but a new mattress!!! Third, a deep clean once a year needs to happen. The back of the louvered door for one of the bedrooms is disgusting. There are cobwebs on the walls. The spare bedroom with the twin beds was not as dirty as some I have stayed at but was not as clean as the other two bedrooms. Now for the things that are not as big of a deal in my mind: it rained at least half the time we were there, I usually bring some board games but forgot. A couple of board games or Uno or something would be nice for those days when folks can’t spend their time outside. Also, maybe an air fryer. The kitchen is WELL equipped, however. The dishwasher does need to be screwed in so be aware of that or it could tumble forward on you, we cook most all our meals.
Stayed 21 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Will B.

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

Satisfactory house with great waterfront access

House - an older house but a good amount of space and good amount of beds. It can feel dated, although updates have been made through some of the house. Kitchen could use some better pans. Overall it was sufficient for our family. Property- on a nice quiet street with a good restaurant at the end. a very big yard with amazing waterfront and palm trees, with many iguana.We enjoyed fishing from the dock and caught at least 5 different types of fish, including mangrove snapper and barracuda. A deep freezer located right by the water was really convenient to keep bait. We loved spending mornings watching the sun rise and saw a manatee on the last day and possibly an alligator. It's a great area around which to kayak. The kids played pool a few times on the pool table. The hot tub could use work as it seems the circulating pump was either clogged or not working, but soaking was nice. Amenities - there are some big pluses in some amenities that come with the house, but take them with a grain of salt. There are 7 bikes there, but maybe 2-3 of them are serviceable. There are about 4 kayaks, including a "Jon boat" that our family of 5 got in, but also one of them had a hole in the bottom (the one with the clear bottom). There are some fishing poles but most were broken; I made one good one out of pieces of others. I'm glad these things were here; I just want to set expectations.Location - great location on Marathon. I could easily bike to 7 mile bridge. Very close to Publix.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

shari e.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

A little upset!!

Freezer was iced over, had to bust it all out before we could use it, had a lot of other visitor's leftovers in it. Outside grill was so nasty no one wanted to use it, plus two empty gas containers. Tub and shower floors in the bathrooms were way to slippery, one of my older friend's fell while showering, lucky he did not hurt his self to bad, just bruises. Entry gates were hard to open / close, could use a little TLC. Floor at the fish cleaning area is also very slick. Loved the outside shower and the larger yard area. We have been coming to the Keys in the Marathon area for 30 plus years and I'm sorry to say this visit was not one of our best.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betty M.

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

Perfect fishing experience!

Perfect fishing experience whether off the dock or docking your boats! Deep water Dock space provided for several boats and a floating dock for kayak launch. Fish off dock included snapper, shark and even a grouper! Mangrove island across canal homed snook and redfish in rooted shade. Location was great for Florida Bay and Atlantic waters. Home location in very convenient to shopping and Very peaceful large lot had plenty of space for truck and trailers. Excellent view of sunrise for early risers. We will definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Richard "Tom" D., South Lyon, MI

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

Great Yard and Roomy home

Private location at end of street so little traffic.Enjoyed seeing the wildlife Manatee,racoon, Iguanas, Pelicans flying by.Interior is roomy. Some minor maintenance items need attention, ootherwise, we enjoyed our stay. We love the Marathon area.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra D.

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

Wonderful Stay

This was by far the best vacation we had, the house was perfect a perfect match for us fishermen! Loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

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