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OPEN WATERFRONT [not canal] HOUSE [not duplex] Snorkel right from your backyard

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On the beach
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Marathon, FL
  • Place, Marathon Air Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, San Pablo Catholic Church
    ‪3 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 beach, within a 15-minute drive of Sombrero Beach and Marathon Air Museum. .This beach vacation home is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from San Pablo Catholic Church.
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What's nearby

  • Marathon Air Museum - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • San Pablo Catholic Church - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Curry Hammock State Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Brass Monkey - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Island Fish Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 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.

OPEN WATERFRONT [not canal] HOUSE [not duplex] Snorkel right from your backyard

Snorkeling tour professionals take you right to our home backyard!!!

136 Brian Road is a beautiful spot in a secluded peninsula.

See the sunrise over the Gulf of Mexico form your balcony. Enjoy the endless open water views at this quiet, cul-de-sac location, yet only minutes from shopping and restaurants.

This vintage decorated, two bedroom, two-bath waterfront home has a view of the water from every room. The master bedroom has a queen bed and its own private bathroom. The second bedroom has a twin bed and a futon (full size). The grand room has a queen sofa bed as well.

Nature protected beach-like bay access, allows for easy launching of kayaks/paddle boards. Paddle 100 yards and you will be in a popular snorkeling spot where Captain Hooks and other professional-snorkeling tour companies take their clients. Paddle 200 yards and you will be landing on the inhabited Shands Key. You could even walk there since the water depth from the house's backyard to the shore of the Shands Key is about 3-5 feet.

Amenities include all the comforts of home. Central air with ceiling fans in every room. Washer and dryer. All linens are included.

Fully equipped kitchen includes microwave, electric range/oven, dishwasher, coffee maker, toaster. All cooking utensils along with even a large fish steamer pot are provided.

Flat screen smart TV (Netflix, Hulu loaded), WIFI, wireless phone service with free long distance calls to Canada and US all included.

Plenty of off street parking including covered parking is available. Two newer and two older sea kayaks and snorkeling equipment ready for you. Two bicycles provided as well.

Nearby popular beaches (Sombrero beach and Sunset park) and boat ramps are within 10 min drive.

City of Marathon Vacation Rental License # VACA-22-335.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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:
Return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

OPEN WATERFRONT [not canal] HOUSE [not duplex] Snorkel right from your backyard Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 32 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Cathy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed for a week and overall had a very nice stay. ProsViews are amazingLocation is central and off the beaten pathAC works very wellShowers are strong with plenty of waterHouse is well appointedHost was responsiveConsBed is very very firm/ hardFurniture in living room is uncomfortable We would love to return with a couple improvements!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was fantastic, house was clean, access to downtown within minutes. Recommend.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bev C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the waterfront location and view. Lovely quiet neighborhood. Kayaks were a nice bonus. Well equipped kitchen.
View from the deck
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elena m.

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

Excellent location! Beautiful property!

Would rent again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

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

Location! Location! Location!,

Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

kendall m.

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

Great location !

We really enjoyed our stay ! However the creature comforts
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

george b.

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

Marvelous Marathon

We found the house to be very comfortable for our needs. The views and location were excellent.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca and George W.

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

Review of Property

Great
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reginold M.

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

Great location

Beautiful view. Quiet neighborhood. Very relaxing. Just what we were looking for. Also conveniently located for restaurants and activities.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Harold S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Couch. Sucked. No chairs. Bed. Rock hard. A. C thumps bad Need to fix shutters. Wind blows. They. Bang all night long. Tie them down. Open or close. Lock it from thumbing side of house. Nothing has been updated form 1979 burbur carpet 1980. 45 year s ago. I had the same carpet.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob S.

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

Marathon Vacation

Location, location, location. Right on the water with a million dollar view. Clean and well stocked. Kayaks supplied to enjoy the direct water access. Close to shopping, entertainment, and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

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

Marathon Key Hideaway

We were pleasantly impressed with the quiet neighborhood and scenic view that this rental provided. The house was very clean and well furnished with all the amenities of home. The Marathon location allowed for several short jaunts to Key West and local restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven H.

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

Marathon 022023

Very comfortable and relaxing. Great view! We hope to stay again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toni M.

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

Relaxing

It is a nice 2 bedroom 2 bathroom house. Beautiful balcony overlooking water. They have several kayaks to use, washer/dryer, stocked with dishes, pots/pans, drinkware. We enjoyed our time very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tim a.

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

Fantastic location!

This is a fantastic location! Paddleboard and kayak from the dock. Saw turtles daily. Private and quiet yet close to restaurants and grocery stores. Just need to replace the bedroom ceiling fan.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April R.

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

Perfect location

The house was at the perfect location right on the water in the middle of the keys. It was a close drive in any direction. Juan was great at communicating and getting us information that we needed quickly. I love the equipment in the basement. There’s kayaks and paddle boards that I used often. This house suited our needs.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Craig Y.

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

summer trip

Good stay. Pros: Location, cleanliness, view,supplies - 8 or so beach chairs, kid toys, fishing pole and gear, snorkeling, multiple kayaks and a sup. Found a place in the backyard where monster lobster were stacked. Unfortunately, I stayed a week before season started. Con: need a kayak to get out to snorkel or scuba dive. Launching from property at lowest point of low tide is not recommended (mud at shoreline) but it is doable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie W.

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

Love the location

No major complaints at all. There were a few little things that didn't really matter as far as our enjoyment of the house. The Keys are great.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Perri B.

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

On the ocean

The house is obviously older but certainly in very useable condition. All of our needs were met and all texts to the owner were answered quickly. The weather was far from perfect, cold and windy. There were some drafts around the glass doors but had it been warm outside, we never would have noticed. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy T.

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

Location amenities parking & comfort

Located on a channel with view and easy water access. Kitchen included lots of choices for cooking and serving. Deck was relax and shaded. Neighborhood not commercial. Close to things to see, grocery, restaurants, beaches, trails, etc. home pictures and descriptions accurate. Host very responsive and helpful.Would definitely recommend and return if we come to the Keys again.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

lisa k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

March 25 2025

Nice location, View and neighborhood. Would have been able to access water if dock had been installed. Bikes unreliable. Convenient to many parks and keys.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lindsey G.

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

Nice getaway

We had a very nice stay. We were thankful for the kayaks, one leaks and filled with water though. It was fun to paddle out and tie the kayaks off on the island, where the boats anchor, and snorkel around. The only reason we gave overall 4 instead of 5 was without the doc in the water it is difficult to access the water when it isn’t high tide without walking in the very stinky weeds and mud. Doc would allow the ability to fish as well. The home had everything we needed. The rental manager was great to communicate with and prompt in responding. We would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacie S.

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

Relaxing in Marathon.

Property was well kept and organized. Everything we needed was provided. Owner was responsive quickly to any questions. Location was Amazing. We snorkeled 100 yards from the house every day, even up close with a sea turtle! Kayaks were exactly what we needed them to be. There was a hiccup with the pier having to be removed, so getting our young son in and out at low tide and the mud was complicated, as he sank up to his waist. Owner was understanding and quickly moved to make it right. Would highly recommend a stay!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sharon S.

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

Outdated

The furniture is outdated and uncomfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

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

Great little tropical home

We had a wonderful stay! Juan was a great hist. He kept in contact with us a week before the stay and gave us updates on the property. The house was comfortable and perfect for our needs. I have stayed in several vacation homes and I will stay this is the MOST well stocked home ive ever stayed in. Juan thought of everything. Even down to a beach umbrella and pool noodles. My only complaint (which is not the fault of the host) is the floating dock was damaged prior to our arrival and had to be taken down. This made water access almost impossible bc the area in front of the home is muddy. But the views and the breeze and atmosphere was wonderful. We had a wonderful and much needed vacation.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

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