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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61064 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Marathon, FL
  • Place, Crane Point Museum and Nature Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Sombrero Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Vaca Key
    ‪6 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 15.2 mi (24.4 km) from Bahia Honda State Park and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Florida Keys Country Club.
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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
  • Curry Hammock State Park - 8 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Seven Mile Bridge - 10 min drive - 7.6 miles

Getting around

  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brass Monkey - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Roco's Dockside bar & grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Beans Books & Beans - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬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.

Walk to Sombrero Beach •Waterfront, 50’ Dock, Spa, Kayaks, Bikes, Ideal Location

Islandville Florida Keys – Sombrero Beach Stilted Beach House

VACA22-191

Relax in this fully renovated Florida Keys gem in the desirable Sombrero Beach neighborhood! Perfect for families, our home features a 50’ private dock on a wide, deep canal (no bridges), a large spa/hot tub with lounge seat, waterfall, and LED lights — ideal for evenings under the stars. Sombrero Beach is just a short walk or bike ride away, making sun, sand, and fun effortlessly accessible.

Location & Nearby Amenities

Located in the heart of Marathon, just a short walk or bike ride, Sombrero Beach is one of the top-rated beaches in the U.S. according to TripAdvisor. Within minutes, you’ll find Publix, Winn Dixie, Walgreens, local shops, restaurants, bars, and an 18-hole golf course.

Families and adventure seekers can enjoy the FlowRider surf venue and grab gear at the nearby Surf Style shop. For casual meals nearby, try Keys Fisheries, Sparky’s Landing, Burdines Waterfront, Lazy Days South, Sunset Grill or Island Fish Company — all just minutes away.

Marathon is also a convenient base for day trips to Key West, Islamorada, Key Largo, and beyond. Whether you love relaxing on the beach, boating, fishing, paddleboarding, kayaking, snorkeling, diving, biking, or exploring sandbars and local attractions, the options are endless!

Family Fun & Outdoor Adventure

Everything you need for a family vacation is right here:

50’ private dock with shore power, fresh-water hose, fish-cleaning station, and dock ladder

Three bikes + adult tricycle (room for cooler/towels)

Two paddleboards & three kayaks

Beach chairs, beach towels, and toys for relaxing on Sombrero Beach

Cornhole and hook & ring games

Pull up a chair on the dock or relax in the spa/hot tub with LED lights to watch the fish and enjoy the canal views

Evening dining at Adirondack table or picnic table by the spa

Activities & Attractions Nearby

Snorkel Sombrero Reef

Swim with dolphins at Dolphin Research Center

Visit the Turtle Hospital or Crane Point Hammock

Bahia Honda State Park beaches

Old Seven Mile Bridge walking/biking path & Pigeon Key tours

Curry Hammock State Park for kayaking, paddle boarding, and nature trails

Fishing & boat charters, parasailing, and scenic air tours

FlowRider surf venue & Surf Style surf shop

Home Features & Comfort

3 Bedrooms / 2 Baths | Sleeps 6 comfortably

Beds: 1 King, 1 Queen + Twin bunk, 1 Twin day bed w/trundle, Queen sofa bed

Fully renovated kitchen with quartz countertops

Central AC, comfy memory foam mattresses, washer/dryer

High-speed internet (900 Mbps), 65" & 43" 4K Smart TVs with DirecTV Stream, Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and more

Spa/hot tub with lounge seat, waterfall, and LED lights

Cleaning & Safety

We follow CDC guidelines and go beyond standard practices for disinfecting and sanitizing. Guests have access to disinfectants, hand sanitizer, and antibacterial soap.

Pets

Generally, no pets are allowed to protect guest health, but special arrangements may be possible — please contact us.

Parking & Boat Access

Plenty of parking for up to 4 cars

Space for your boat trailer

Cars are not allowed to park along Sombrero Beach Road

Work from Paradise

Islandville Florida Keys is remote-worker friendly! With 900 Mbps high-speed internet, you can log in from paradise. Contact us for extended stays or monthly rentals.
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 phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a hot tub and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this vacation home include barbecue grills and bike storage.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and laundry facilities.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Paddleboard
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Unit size: 1,064 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Rules

No excessive noise between 10pm to 7am.
Compliance with our rules and the city of Marathon regulations is required for each guest.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: List of guests with name and age is required.

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
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
Property Registration Number Islandville FL Keys VACA22-191

Walk to Sombrero Beach •Waterfront, 50’ Dock, Spa, Kayaks, Bikes, Ideal Location Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great Location, plenty of amenities, responsive hosts. Would recommend for any family looking for a Florida Keys getaway
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marcus G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

T W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very welcoming. Location was close to a great beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time during our stay! They provided some snacks and a key lime pie, which was AMAZING! They have so much to do outside - kayaks, SUPs, bikes, corn hole, fishing rods, ring toss and the hot tub. Thank you for hosting us!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nicole m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This little pink house was perfect! Perfect location and the amenities were amazing - bikes, kayaks, special gifts when we arrived! Truly impressive. These hosts know what makes for a great stay and I would definitely stay here again next year. The location is perfect - we rode bikes almost every day - rode to Sombrero Beach and we even rode all the way to the 7-mile bridge and back. The kayaks were a lot of fun - yaked the mangroves by sombrero and also brought them to Curry Hammock for mangrove trip as well. We played games on the deck at night and could hear the fish jumping. The hot tub was fantastic. Although we didn't fish from the doc - all of what you'd need to do so was there! I would definitely recommend this place and would return!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jane G.

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

Great time!

The owners went above and beyond to provide a wonderful vacation experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

EddieandLara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We spent our anniversary at this beautiful home and it was perfect! The home was immaculate, linens were clean and cozy! We had everything we needed ( cooking utensils, spices, coffee) the host even provided us with snacks and fruit so we didn’t have to rush to the store. We spent every night in the hot tub and playing the outdoor games. I will definitely book again. We have four children and the house would be perfect for our whole family.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

colleen G.

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

Lil pink houses

This vacation home is in a perfect location in the keys. It’s clean and comfortable and has much to offer. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to a perfect location for vacation
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danette H.

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

Great place

Great
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ross L.

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

Perfect host and location for our trip

This vacation home was absolutely perfect for our trip. The home of exactly as described, very well stocked and the hosts, Monica and Roly were honestly the best we have ever encountered. This is the only place that we will stay in the Keys going forward.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

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

Little slice of paradise.

We had a beautiful stay at this wonderful house in Marathon Key. The house was just as advertised, and the hosts were easy to work with and very communicative.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

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

Great Gem in the Keys

Fantastic location & property- with owners who go the extra mile to make sure every part of our stay went smoothly! The kayaks & paddleboards were a great plus. Bikes were fun, & Sombrero Beach is a great spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie O.

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

Awesome time in Marathon!

Great property and hosts. Catered to every need w/ style & ease. Would def return to Islandville!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri S.

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

Shorter Family Spring Break

The property was great and the owners added little touches like a key lime pie in the fridge and some bottled water. My family especially enjoyed the bicycles!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natasha A.

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

Summer Vacation

We loved staying at Monica & Rolando’s Islandville home! This home is perfect for a vacation in Marathon. Great location and has wonderful amenities for boating, going to the beach, snorkeling etc…We highly recommend this vacation rental home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill C.

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

Great house, location, and host.

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this great house. The host went above and beyond to keep us informed about the house and Marathon. Sombrero Beach is great family beach just down the street with amazing sunsets. We hope to be back again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caryn G.

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

So many options for fun!!

Our stay here was fabulous! Lots of hang out spaces allowed us to be together in or outside, relax, cook and play games. Bikes, kayaks, yard games allowed for fun outside options. House was clean and well stocked for cooking. We’ll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill F.

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

Nicely updated house near Sombrero Beach

Great house on the canal. Nicely updated. We enjoyed the fire pit, kayaks, paddle boards, and bikes. Great location for visiting Sombrero Beach and Bahia Honda Beach. Monica was very kind and a pleasure to interact with.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter V.

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

Pink Cottage was Awesome

This is a perfect location in Marathon, close to the beach and everything is a bike ride away. The hosts were very helpful and responsive. The kitchen was well supplied and included a number of welcome gifts including an unbelievable key lime pie. I used the hot tub every day and biked everywhere. The canals were fun to kayak. I was very pleased with everything and will be back.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian Z.

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

Wonderful property and hosts

Monica went above and beyond to make sure we had an enjoyable experience and stay in Marathon. The property is wonderfully appointed, sits on a very quiet part of the waterway, and features a large parking area for easy maneuvering of your trailer. Publix and Sombrero beach are just down the street. The boat ramp is 5 mins away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

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

Great Host/Location/Everything

We came right before Hurricane Milton. The hosts were great about staying in touch with us and giving us weather updates. The house is lovely, the hot tub was my favorite - just the right temperature even in the heat! We were welcomed with amazing snacks and water. The hosts touched base throughout our stay and worked hard to make sure we had a relaxing time. We've stayed in several rental homes and this was one of my favorites. The location was also perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nate G.

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

Absolutely wonderful!

We loved everything about this little pink house and used every amenity available to the fullest. Great home, perfect location. Rode the bikes to the beach, caught fish from the canal, and even did some kayaking through the mangroves. We didn’t want to leave and definitely will be back! Thank you Monica and Roly!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth Y.

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

Monica is wonderful

We had a very relaxing week. Monica provided bike helmets, which were waiting for us on arrival. Two brand new fishing rods were provided with tackle and bait. The bikes made it so easy to get to Sombrero Beach!! We loved our week there.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Fell in Love

Perfect location in the Keys! We were able to walk and/ or ride bikes to the beach, and we did everyday! Able to cook meals at home for teenagers and young adults, and easily eat out for great seafood whenever we wanted!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Perfection

By far, the best rental property we have used to date. Clean, comfortable, excellent location, and an exquisite attention to detail. We loved using the kayaks on the canal, and the dock was perfect for our boat rental. It was the most perfect home-away-from-home for our family. Plus, Monica and Roly are wonderful to work with. Thank you for helping to make our vacation in the Keys one to remember!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022