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A beach with clear water, a sandy shore, and palm trees.
A living room with a sectional sofa, a small side table, a lamp, a cabinet, and a large window with blinds.
A hot tub surrounded by palm trees and a hammock.
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with white chairs.
A white outdoor electrical box with a yellow switch on a wooden deck.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6980 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

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Marathon, FL
  • Place, Crane Point Museum and Nature Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Sombrero Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Seven Mile Bridge
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)
    ‪4 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Marathon

With a stay at this vacation home in Marathon, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Sombrero Beach and Crane Point Museum and Nature Center. .This vacation home is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Florida Keys Country Club and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Boot Key Harbor.

What's nearby

  • Crane Point Museum and Nature Center - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Sombrero Beach - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Vaca Key - 6 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Seven Mile Bridge - 10 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Coco Plum Beach - 13 min drive - 8.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Brass Monkey - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Grille & Raw Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Keys Fisheries, Market & Marina - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Free Kayaks, Bikes, & Boat Dockage! Waterfront Home by

This charming Home 2/2 that accommodates 6 people has been renovated with all the amenities needed for a great vacation. Located on Sombrero Beach Rd, this home is walking distance to the lovely Sombrero Beach, just a few blocks away from Publix, Winn-Dixie, CVS, great restaurants and local Bars.
The House is located in the heart of the Florida Keys, at Mile Marker 50 in Marathon, located on the Ocean side, Only a one hour car drive to Key West. The property Dock can accommodate comfortably up to a 35 foot Boat. Dock has a Fish cleaning table with a fresh water faucet & a Salt water hand pump. The dock also has a Shore power pedestal with 115V shore power, 120V AC outlet, a shower and a Fresh water hose for wash-down.
The House is comfortable for either fishing and or just relaxing as you wish. There is a freezer provided for your bait as well as a refrigerator for refreshments on the ground floor for your use. Just minutes away from the open water fishing grounds where you can enjoy catching various snappers species, grouper, tarpon, cobia, sailfish, dolphin (mahi), wahoo, tuna, king mackerel etc . . . and also Beautiful snorkeling or SCUBA diving to catch stone crab or lobster when in season. Close to Crane Point Museum & Nature Center, Bahia Honda State Park, seven mile bridge and great shallow & deep water fishing and diving. We also have a Live Bait Holding pen on site for you convenience.
The house has comfortable furniture and central A/C. We provide towels and linens. We have a stainless steel BBQ for outdoor cooking. Our home has Premium cable TV Service, FREE High speed WIFI Wireless Internet, Flat Screen TV's in both the living room and each bedroom. The master bedroom has a king size bed, the 2nd bedroom has a queen size bed and the living room there is a queen Trundle pull-out bed. We have a full kitchen with brand new appliances, microwave, plates, pots, pans, toaster, coffeemaker, blender, and utensils for your convenience.
There is ample parking in front of the house for cars and boat trailer. There are several convenient FREE boat ramps in town for launching your boat with the closest being on the bay side on 34th street in Marathon. We have a 2 kayaks ( a single & a dual pax ), a paddle Board & 2 Bicycles on the ground floor that you can use for strolling thru the waterways or neighborhood at your leisure. There are 2 Hammocks, a picnic table & 4 lawn chairs for just relaxing.
This is our home that we enjoy and we invite and would like you to enjoy as well!
Please treat of our Home as it were your own!!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free internet

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Fish cleaning table
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 980 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Set Air Conditioner temperature control to 75 degrees.
NO Smoking in house & property.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Only 1Dog allow, 20 Pounds. There will be a fee penalty of $1,00.00 if you take a 2nd dog.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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Free Kayaks, Bikes, & Boat Dockage! Waterfront Home by Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

tara r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for a bike ride to the beach, grocery store or just exploring the canals. House very well stocked & maintained. Tons of linens, cooking essentials, games & EVERYTHING we needed! Highly recommend this little piece of paradise!!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deborah Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home in safe neighborhood; 1 mile walk to grocery store in one direction and same distance to Sombrero Beach in the other direction. Kitchen well equipped. Hot tub clean, small cooler and beach toys available. Multiple bikes with air pump for tires. We enjoyed kayaking daily. Thank you!
Kayaking through the canal in the mornings
Relaxing in the afternoon
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved staying here. The back porch is a dream! They have everything you could need to be comfortable and have fun!! Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carole K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as described. Very nice vacation! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leslie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is comfortable, festive, clean and fully stocked! Dora is extremely responsive and kind. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ben B.

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

Great place that make you feel at home

Very nice place enjoyable for all ages felt at home the entire stay already booked again for next year!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donald B.

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

Wonderful place

This house is so amazing and so beautiful peaceful place neighbors are great over all the 10 day stay we we had was beyond amazing and so clean 10 out of 10 stars for sure Thanks Dora
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo V.

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

Perfect vacation home!

Cleanest place to stay in the keys! Perfect family home with great location! Can't recommend enough, we will be staying again!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luke H.

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

Great place

We had a great time here for mini-season! Would recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marion B.

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

Relaxing stay

House was very nice and clean. We really enjoyed the location and access to the beach and shopping. Looking forward to maybe a next year stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Grace K.

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

An Amazing Stay

What an amazing location. We had everything we needed and then some! Quiet, clean and conveniently located!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanna B.

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

Fun in the Keys

This property was very clean and comfortable. The location was great for access to the water as well as town.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diana B.

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

Awesome !!!

Great property, great host perfect vacation !!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leslie P.

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

Beautiful place!

We absolutely loved our stay! The house was stocked with everything we needed and more. Great location, hot tub was updated and very clean, kayaks, bikes and games were provided, beds were comfortable, and it was decorated for Christmas making it so festive and fun. Thanks for a great trip Dora!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin P.

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

Keys Vacation

The house was perfect for four adults. It had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leanne M.

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

Awesome Vacation

Excellent VRBO experience! Great location and great communication with Dora. House was very clean and so comfortable. We would definitely recommend and stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Douglas B.

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

Great property

Great property well maintained... close to shopping and beach. Highly recommend
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Vacation in the keys

House was as advertised. Really appreciated the dock and ocean access.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

sharon k.

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

Kerr ‘s vacation. We are from Pa

Our stay at this home did not disappoint. We enjoyed everything about this house ., very clean and comfortable. Sambero Beach is amazing. Great food and restaurants, places to explore close by.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marsha M.

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

April 15-22 2023 stay

Very clean place with nice amenities and ideal location to beach and surrounding area activities and stores for convenience. Loved the experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Noel B.

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

Awesome property!

This location was great with the best beach right down the street and grocery stores at the other end!! Everything was clean and the furniture and beds were comfy. Would definitely stay here again!! To top it off the canal was right in your backyard and we were lucky enough to have a visiting manatee!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda N.

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

Marathon

We loved staying here. Home is beautiful and well stocked with everything you need. Dora checked in to make sure we had everything we needed. You won’t be disappointed staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James W.

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

Great House

This was a very convenient location. The hot tub was nice to sit in at night. Overall this is a great place to stay. The kitchen is well equipped with everything you need. I would definitely stay at this home again we go to the keys several times a year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bill V.

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

Very comfortable....matched the listimg

Property was clean and matched the listing description. We we very comfortable during our stay. Location is good with easy access to Sombrero Beach and the rest of Marathon. Dora was very responsive to the questions we had,=. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathie M.

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

Relaxing Vacation!

This is a beautiful home and is stocked with bikes, games, beach chairs and everything else you need to enjoy fishing and the beach. The backyard is a tropical paradise and the deck is a perfect place to sit and relax at the end of the day. Close to the beach, restaurants and stores. Perfect rental!
Stayed 49 nights in Feb 2024