Keeper Cottage. Canal, Pool Club. Private backyard, XL Screen Porch. 37 ft Dock
This welcoming, modern canal front duplex home provides a relaxing and comfortable atmosphere for your vacation in the Florida Keys! Drop your bags and immediately begin to experience the laid back life that is Key Colony Beach.
Rent Both sides. Same manager for both sides of this duplex!
Lush tropical foliage and high fencing surrounds the exterior of the property offering significant privacy.
The home features an enormous 15' x 20' screened porch complete with lighting, ceiling fans, dining area for six + separate seating area for six.
Beyond the porch is the patio featuring three separate seating areas - Adirondack chairs and table, chaise loungers and table. 1 double seat KAYAK too! 1 Double seat Sit On Top style ***(Renters using kayaks agree to the following: 1) Recognize that there are certain inherent risk associated with using kayaks and assume full responsibility for personal injury to themselves or others and further dismiss the Homeowner and Property Manager for injury, loss or damage arising out of the kayak's use. 2) Renter is responsible for any damages to kayaks and cost to replace, if stolen, including kayak paddles. ***
For those wanting to fish or boat you have 37 feet total of deep water dockage so bring your boat or rent one locally and dock at the house. At the ready are hoses, electric, fish cleaning table and lighting.
Just bring your toothbrush as this home is fully stocked with amenities! Love to cook? The kitchen includes everything you need to prepare and enjoy your fresh catch.
You will also enjoy a neatly appointed living room with vaulted ceilings, dining room and family room + three bedrooms and two bathrooms
Large-screen Smart TVs with YouTubeTV package and a Channel lineup are located in the family room and the Master bedroom. The Guest bedroom has a smart TV with available APPS The 3rd bedroom has 1 queen size bed
The home's open floor plan with dual sliding glass doors overlooking the screened porch and canal provide a bright and airy setting. Plenty of living space inside and out to relax and enjoy the boaters, kayakers and wildlife traversing the waterway.
Enjoy dining inside or out with three choices – interior dining room, screened porch dining area or patio!
For those wanting a well-rounded beach experience, take a trip to the CABANA CLUB where you'll have access to an Olympic-size pool, full bar & restaurant as well as a beach. Your rental comes with free passes to the CABANA CLUB for the length of your stay and it's located just a couple blocks from the house!
The house has a master bedroom with a King size bed, the 2nd bedroom has a queen bed and extra long twin and the 3rd bedroom has a queen size bed
Additional Details: * Master bedroom with king bed, private full bath, Smart TV, large closet, desk area, two dressers, and AC unit * Guest bedroom with Queen bed plus an Extra long Twin bed, two closets, large dresser, Smart TV and AC unit (See notice in description) * 3rd bedroom has a queen size bed with a dresser but no closet, plus a love-seat sofa * All bedrooms are private, you do not need to walk through a bedroom to reach other areas of the home * Hall bath with separate sink & shower areas * Full master bath located in master bedroom * WiFi * Fully stocked kitchen * Ceiling fans throughout the home * Abundance of linens, pillows, bath towels and pool/beach towels * 50" Smart TV in family room * KAYAK - 1 Double Sit On Top * Dockage for 35' boat on a step-down dock. * Canal offering direct access to the ocean and gulf * Beautiful 15' x 20' screened porch
* Fish cleaning table (with water at the table) * Dock with electric and water and a Ladder * Cooler (60 quart) * Bait freezer * Weber gas grill with all accessories
** ASK property manager about BIKES to rent, very cheap!
If you enjoy the beach, fishing, boating, island living, amazing food and a warm and inviting community, you’ll love Key Colony Beach! It's a magical place for all ages. Key Colony Beach is a walking and biking community with easy access to must-sees such as Sunset Park (12th and Ocean). Your home is also within walking distance of Key Colony’s three restaurants (Key Colony Inn, Sparky's Landing, Havana Jack's). For fishermen/women Key Colony also boasts sport fishing, a fully-stocked bait shop, rental and charter boats, and a dive shop. For sports enthusiasts, Key Colony has tennis and basketball courts, bocce and pickle ball courts, a playground for kids, and a par-3 golf course!!!
We truly appreciate your consideration of our property and hope you enjoy your time in the Florida Keys!
Best to you and yours.
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Trash and Recycle CANNOT go to the curb before 12noon on day prior to pickup. Same bins MUST be brought back to house the same day as pickup $50 fine
1 trailer allowed on property and must be set back off the street at least 6 feet
Key Colony has a lot for trailers and costs $100 per week.
TRASH must be in sealed plastic bags
RECYCLE must go in blue bin. No plastic bags or plastic wrapping allowed. No styrofoam. Only recycle # 1 to 7
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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Key Colony Beach
Located in Key Colony Beach, 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 Curry Hammock State Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Great White Heron National Wildlife Refuge - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Coco Plum Beach - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
Sombrero Beach - 13 min drive - 13.3 km
Seven Mile Bridge - 18 min drive - 20.1 km
Getting around
Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 8 min drive
Restaurants
Brass Monkey - 10 min drive
McDonald's - 10 min drive
Circle K - 6 min drive
The Island Fish Company - 5 min drive
Wendy's - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Keeper Cottage. Canal, Pool Club. Private backyard, XL Screen Porch. 37 ft Dock have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Keeper Cottage. Canal, Pool Club. Private backyard, XL Screen Porch. 37 ft Dock?
As of 23 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Keeper Cottage. Canal, Pool Club. Private backyard, XL Screen Porch. 37 ft Dock on 13 June 2026 start from NZ$492, 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 Keeper Cottage. Canal, Pool Club. Private backyard, XL Screen Porch. 37 ft Dock pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Keeper Cottage. Canal, Pool Club. Private backyard, XL Screen Porch. 37 ft Dock?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Keeper Cottage. Canal, Pool Club. Private backyard, XL Screen Porch. 37 ft Dock?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Keeper Cottage. Canal, Pool Club. Private backyard, XL Screen Porch. 37 ft Dock?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Keeper Cottage. Canal, Pool Club. Private backyard, XL Screen Porch. 37 ft Dock located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Sunset Park Beach and Coco Plum Beach. Marathon Visitor Center and Curry Hammock State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
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this was the perfect size location for our family. 3 bedrooms with 2 baths. Close to everything in Marathon and loved the use of the Cabana club. Kitchen well stocked and the outdoor space was amazing! Very relaxing.
This property was perfect for our family of five! Check-in process was easy and straight forward. The house was clean with many indoor and outdoor spaces to relax in. The back yard was nice and private with a lovely view.
We had a wonderful stay at Keeper Cottage. It has everything you need. We were happy to not have to haul beach chairs and other things from VA. We loved having the washer and dryer and a full kitchen so we didn’t have to eat out all the time. Key Colony Beach is a great place to stay. We even took the kayak out one evening and brought our rental boat over to drop people off and pick up some other things. Marathon is a nice central location in the keys to visit Key West and everything in between. Hope to come back sometime.
The Keeper Cottage is in a great location. It was clean, nicely laid out, and well supplied. We enjoyed sitting on the lanai and being able to use the dock. We also appreciated having access to the Cabana Club. We did make the recommendation before we left that the main king mattress and the beach chairs be replaced.
Property was clean, well cared for and in a great location. Nice quiet area with pool and beach access (as much “beach” as you find in the keys). Manager was responsive to questions and helped when we needed a package delivered to the property. Our group of five enjoyed our stay very much and it was nice that everyone had the option to hang out in their rooms, watch TV/movies or relax by the water. Highly recommend!
Our family of five (2 adults, 3 kids, 10 & under) had a wonderful stay. We enjoyed visiting the pool one day, beach another, and rented a boat for a few days. The kayak at the house was perfect to entertain kids up and down the canal. The house was super clean. If we needed anything, the property manager always responded pretty quickly. Great house, great place, and great family vacation.
Allison C.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 August 2023
Thank you for the feedback Allison and for taking great care of the home. Also, glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you back soon.
Property Manager, Gregg
Keys 2 Joy Rentals
We stayed two weeks at the Keeper Cottage. The weather was absolutely wonderful! We ate breakfast and dinner every day on the screened in porch. Having easy access to the boat made it worth traveling from North Carolina. It was a perfect way to celebrate 42 years working and retiring. We will definitely book again!
Loved the location, easy access by boat to the bay and ocean side. We kayaked Duck Key and Curry Hammock St Park, enjoyed Sombrero beach. The house is only an hour by car from Key West or Islamorada. We loved the nightly neighborhood celebration watching the sunset at the park. Extremely clean and well equipped home. The only thing it could use are some new pillows and a cork screw. We really didn’t want to leave.
Sandra C.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 August 2023
Thank you for your comments Sandra. We will get/replace those items.
There were no recent reviews for the property so we were a little nervous walking in but the house looked exactly like the photos! It smelled clean and we were greeted with a bottle of hand sanitizer on the counter. Everything was represented 100% accurate.
Key Colony is a sleepy little beach town and exactly what we were looking for. We enjoyed a few trips to Inch Beach, took a fishing charter with Captain Tadd (caught our limit of Mangrove Snapper in less than an hour so he took us to two different snorkeling spots!), and enjoyed some local restaurants.
We cooked dinner at home several nights and I have never been in a rental house as well equipped as this one! Pretty much everything we needed in a kitchen was there!
One minor issue was the power for the house...if the hot water heater, air conditioning and range were on at the same time then the main breaker would trip. We quickly figuredout the workaround...after we showered before dinner, we killed the hot water heater breaker so we could cook, then after dinner we turned the hot water heater back on. A little creative power management made the small inconvenience a non-issue.
We loved this house and our first Keys experience and look forward to returning soon!
Meredith C.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 August 2023
Thank you for your comments Meredith and we appreciate that you kept the home in great shape. Captain Tad is a seasoned captain and fisherman and glad you enjoyed your trip! We will address getting a new electric line from the meter to the breaker box this Fall.
Our stay in Key Colony did not disappoint. This cottage was spacious and well appointed. Close to both ends of the Keys for day trips. Visited the dolphin research center. Wonderful work happening there ! The Cabana Club was a great bonus! Would highly recommend your stay here!
This house was perfect for our group. A king size bed in both bedrooms was the key. So comfortable. The house was just the right size for 2 couples. The kitchen was well stocked with utensils and small appliances. The screened in porch was perfect for breakfast. The seating area outside on the turf was the best. We were there to paddleboard and launched off the dock out back, very convenient with many places to explore. Sunset beach is right around the corner where everyone gathers for a sunset celebration. The only thing that we really would change is to have basic cable or directv. The only available TV was internet so we had no local channels or football. Also I fall asleep watching TV and that was a challenge when I went to bed trying to find something on the limited internet bedroom TV and the last night it would not even hook up to the internet, not a deal breaker because we were not there to watch TV but at night when you were winding down local channels would be nice. Overall the place is clean, comfortable and feels like home and it's in a great location, we will be returning .
This house is located a short walk from Sunset Park. It is well furnished and very comfortable. The large screened-in Patio is a wonderful space. I would stay here again.
The house was perfect for the two of us! Cleanliness is VERY important to me and this house was immaculate. The dock and back yard were very nice and wonderfully maintained. Definitely a good choice!
This property was the perfect spot for our family vacation! The property was spotless when we arrived and had everything we could have needed. Gregg was great at promptly replying when we accidentally locked ourselves out and made our time a breeze. The location was ideal, right on the water, near the two beaches and almost everything was in walking distance. It was a beautiful property and the outdoor area was the perfect spot to make lots of memories! Thanks for providing a great spot for my family! We will absolutely be back!
The house was exactly as listed. We loved being able to hop on our boat everyday from our own dock. We enjoyed riding the bikes to the Cabana Club for a dip in the pool. Nice neighborhood.
The house was spectacular to say the least & everything about it worked out well with our group. The dock was in great condition, which always eases your mind when you bring your boat along. The Cabana Club was a fun way to spend a few afternoons & the drinks were refreshing. KC is a great neighborhood for biking & walking, and the permanent neighbors were very friendly. We enjoyed the porch and the outside area everyday and cannot wait to book and do it again!
Hi, I am the property manager, Gregg and I have lived in beautiful Key Colony Beach for the past 18 years. The best thing about KCB is the family atmosphere and quiet streets! I also manage other homes in the same area and the other half of this duplex.
What makes this property unique
Access to Cabana Club pool club and beach. Beautiful, ocean-front Sunset Park nearby. 1 Kayak onsite
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