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TV, video games, foosball, books
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Outdoor pool, a heated pool

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 122210 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Marathon, FL
  • Place, Marathon Air Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Marathon Visitor Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)
    ‪10 min walk‬

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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 10-minute drive of Sombrero Beach and Marathon Air Museum. .This family-friendly vacation home is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from San Pablo Catholic Church.
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What's nearby

  • Marathon Air Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Marathon Visitor Center - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • San Pablo Catholic Church - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Sombrero Beach - 10 min drive - 4.2 miles

Getting around

  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 1 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sparky's Landing Fish and Cocktails - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Island Fish Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 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.

Spacious Waterfront Home on a Direct Ocean Access Canal with a Chilled Pool

Escape to Marathon in this large 5 bedroom 3 bath waterfront home in the heart of Marathon Florida. This clean home is bright and spacious with a large open living space perfect multiple couples or large families. This unique Florida Keys home has two finished levels so the family/group can spend quality time together in the spacious upsairs area or enjoy some private time in the downstairs lounge area.


Bring your boat or rent one for the week and keep it on our large 68 ft deep water dock. The house is a quick 5 min away from from the Ocean inlet and the best fishing in the world.

Not into fishing? Relax at the house and enjoy the beautiful views from the balcony or lounge in the chairs in the backyard. Two kayaks and a paddle board are available if you want to spend the day exploring on the water. Enjoy the floating dock for easy Kayak loading.

House Layout:
Upstairs:
Large open floor layout with kitchen, eat-in island, dinner table and living room. Off the kitchen is a large balcony (half screened in) with seating area and beautiful views of the Canal leading to the Ocean.
Room 1: Master Suite - KING bed + on suite (Jacuzzi soaking tub & walk in shower) + crib
Room 2: KING Bed (Shared hallway bathroom)
Room 3: Queen Bed (Shared hallway bathroom)

Downstairs:
Large finished lounge area with two sliding doors leading to the covered deck and backyard. Large bathroom with walk in shower.
Room 4: Two Twin Beds
Room 5: Twin Bed with trundle

Air Mattress & Pull Out Couch Available

We are baby friendly!
There is a standard crib in the master bedroom.
Other items available:
Pack n Play w/ Mattress
Bouncy Chair
Puj bathtub
Baby gate
Books
Wood Block Toy
Infant life jacket

Nearby Attractions:
*Short 4 mile drive to Sombrero Beach ( free access to white sandy beach, playground and picnic tables)
*0.2 mile drive/walk or short kayak trip to Marathon dog park
*2.8 mile drive to Florida Keys Country Club Golf Course & Tennis Courts
(public golf access ~ $40 18 hole)
please check availability on website as there are renovations going on
*Sombrero Reef Snorkeling
*1.1 mile drive to Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters
* Easy access to running paths
*49 miles to Key West
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 shared bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 5 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Foosball table
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Paddleboard
  • Water sports equipment
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,210 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

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

Rules

Quite hours after 10PM
-WHY ISN’T MY FRIDGE COLD?: -Refrigerator concerns are some of the most frequent calls. It can take 24hours to chill to the newly entered contents.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
5 total pets
Note from host: Please check with us before booking

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We have tons of baby items :)

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector 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 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

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Reviews

Spacious Waterfront Home on a Direct Ocean Access Canal with a Chilled Pool Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 75 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a great house! It’s homey enough that you don’t feel like you have to worry about every little thing and everything is in good shape. The beds are so comfortable. The kitchen is well stocked and the grill works great! The kayaks and SUP were a wonderful bonus. We had a great dog park just around the corner for our pets. Beautiful views out of this property. Everyone had a great time and we all agree that the property was very clean so not sure what the other reviewers are talking about. We loved the pool and we had 2 days of visits with a mama and baby manatees! It was our first trip to the Keys and it won’t be the last! Jay is a great host! I could go on and on but go see for yourself!
Manatees!!
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle D.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The house was amazing! Everything we hoped for and more. It could have been a little more clean. The floors were like they had not vacuumed or mopped the floors in a while.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley W.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Dawn C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs updated & a working coffee maker, but great location

I’m a travel agent, rented property for a family holiday. The furniture is old & living room furniture is uncomfortable. There are sugar ants in the kitchen. There are 2 coffee pots neither worked. The outdoor living space and pool area was dirty. Only 3 wash rags and listed for up to 12 people, we bought some and left them. Light bulbs were missing and melted. Missing stems on lamps couldn’t turn them on. Smoke detector hanging from wire in trundle room, no bedspread or pillow for trundle bed. Sliding door to pool no handle on outside had to use hand on glass to slide open. Broken drawer in down stairs 2 twin bedroom closet. What was great was the location, bikes, kayak, paddleboard and pool. We overall enjoyed our stay but coffee is very important to us as well as cleanliness.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karey R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall very happy with the property. The pool was wonderful, the beds were super comfy and the extras were much used. It is a very baby friendly house and perfect for our large group, we never felt like we were on top of each other. The location is fantastic as our kids were able to bike to many places. It is a quiet area, with beautiful views up and down the canal. Only 2 things to be aware of, there is no screened in porch but the deck is very nice and large. The sleeper sofa is not at all suitable to pull out and sleep on, thankfully we had an air mattress and did some sleeping rearrangements. I would reccomend renting this property and the host Jay was easy to communicate with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike S., Port Orange, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness

S Tribe Fishing, Family, Fun

My brother my son and three other friends stayed the first five days. Fish bonded had a great time everyone thought the accommodations were great. Second five days my son the rest of my family joined us eight adults for children. Accommodated all of us very well. Pool was great location was very good.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris P.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Keys Vacation

If you are a fisherman with a boat, it is a great location. Ice machine and outside bait freezer a plus. However, the property needs a lot of TLC and a good cleaning. Crib was broken, two burners on gas stove didn't work, coffee maker was broken, pool fountains shown in pictures permanently disabled. Property manager listed on front door said they hadn't worked there for two years. Very difficult reaching host. Check grill before you plan a meal. Propane for the grill was empty and host says guest are responsible for obtaining and cost of refill. Would not stay here again without some upgrades being done or lower the rate. There are many properties in Marathon at this price in a lot better shape and available!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsey R.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lisa B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Filthy and pest infested

Roach and ant infested. FILTHY with dirt, grime, and mold. 1965 uncomfortable and stained with who knows what furniture, and a “chilled” pool so cold we couldn’t use, and no way to adjust. We tried to make the best of a very upsetting situation, and this was the 1st, and last time using VRBO. I wish I could download the pictures I took of the above comments!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Easy Access to the Ocean )

We chose this location due to how easy it was for us to access the ocean. The home has all the necessities, including, a big plus -- an outside ice maker and freezer. Very boater friendly - with nice neighbors. Sadly the weather did not cooperate the week we chose, giving us 25-33 mph winds, causing us to leave the boat on the trailer for 2 days. We have never experienced this type weather down in the Keys. It was even too chilly to swim in the pool, and some of the area around US1 near Florida City/Key Largo was on fire a few days before our departure which caused us to leave early because of road closures. Yet...we are thankful for the upstairs balcony and covered parking. We hope to choose a warmer week next visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale J.

Marathon-channel to the ocean.

Nice property with good amenities-especially for young children. Some things were not as advertised.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house and location for us

Property was great for our group. 2 miles to grocery stores. Pool was great! Used the bikes and had a great time here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

KIMBERLEY W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location!

We needed a quiet upscale place where we could relax, but get to the action quickly. This house was perfect for that! My husband, my sister, and myself truly enjoyed the layout of the house, the amazing pool, and even got a visit from the local manatee family! It was close to amazing restaurants and had the perfect kitchen for relaxing meals at home. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

luis m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Location was great with direct ocean access. Pool was perfect for multiple adults and kids. It was especially nice that the pool gets shade from the house in the hot afternoon. The ice maker outside is a must have in the keys. It saves daily trips o the store to refill coolers. As a note to the owner, the fridge ice maker in the kitchen was broken and it is a pain to get ice downstairs every time. Also, need more silverware and basic utensils. We had to wash forks after every use. Overall a great house that can accommodate a few families.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne C.

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful stay for 8 in Paradise

We had such a wonderful stay in Marathon, and this home was a perfect fit for two families, with four grown children. The canal, floating dock, pool, bedrooms, and additional refrigerator- made our 10 day stay amazing. The location in Marathon is close to everything, and just a little to close to Paradise Flavors for afternoon ice cream/popsicle treats!! Jay was extremely accommodating and prompt to jump on all the issues we were presented with. A note to all renters- if you make a mess, break things, ruin/steal kitchen and cleaning supplies- you are just making life for the next renter miserable. Just be a decent human and leave the home as well as, or a bit nicer than you found it! We reported the issues to Jay, who immediately had everything handled with the Handi-Man and supplies shipped in... a huge thank you to him for jumping on the issues and being a wonderful host!!!! Thank you for opening your home and sharing paradise with us! We look forward to returning soon!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberlee V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun week

We had a great week. The location is great in marathon Nice having the ice machine and freezer outside. My two year old loved the pool. The cleaners were still cleaning at check in time so we had to wait over an hour to get in the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M., Dahlonega

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

Wonderful home! Great family vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noah W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time with friends

Property is great for a group of friends or family to spend time together. Pool was fantastic and being able to keep the boat on the bulkhead made for easy boat days, having ample parking for a trailer was a great bonus as well. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation home!

Our group of family & friends enjoyed the amenities of this home. Easy access to all activities - snorkeling, fishing, kayak access at the Marathon park, and Sombrero beach. Nice bikes for rides & the pool was wonderful. We would stay here again!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Would return again! Perfect for fishing families!

Heated pool was perfect after a long day of fishing! Roomy bedrooms and kitchen. Ice maker for fishermen - great vacation home and great neighbors!
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Dan L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation - marathon bay

The property is great - pool was awesome for me and the family - there are a couple areas in the house (bedrooms) that need attention near the ducts. Overall the property was good.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S., Mount Tabor, NJ. Hilton Head Island, SC. Margaritaville Hilton Head!

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location - great space for large family or friends

We stayed 2 weeks. First week couples(6 people) and 2nd week family (10 people) plenty of space for everyone . A lot to do right in the property. Pool was such a plus. My son brought a sailboat and that with the kayaks provided a lot of activities. Enjoyed our stay and would recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

Lots of fun had by a group of friends and families. Plan on staying again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

bradon m.

Liked: Cleanliness

amazing!

house was amazing host was super easy to get ahold of for any reason loves that it has kayaks for you to use and the pool is super nice definitely gonna be booking again soon
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

Liked: Cleanliness

2023 Family Vacation

This property was the perfect place to bring the children and grandchildren for a family vacation. The property was clean and included so many extras. The pool was especially perfect for young children and the adults alike. The steps allowed the young children to play while adults relaxed. There were daily visits from the manatees. There was plenty of space for three different families and two dogs. Location is close to restaurants, grocery store,fishing charters and the beach, but not on a main Street. The host was very responsive to any needs although we had very few. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023