Escape to Marathon in this unique waterfront home, where the bright and spacious interior welcomes multiple couples or large families. Enjoy beautiful views from the balcony or lounge in the backyard chairs while taking advantage of a 68 ft deep water dock, two kayaks, a paddle board, and floating dock.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12205 sq m
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
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About this property
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
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Heated pool
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
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.
In-room accessibility
Smoke-free property
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
Snorkelling 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
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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 are 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 that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
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 transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Marathon, 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. Scuba diving, snorkelling and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby. Visit our Marathon travel guide
Does Spacious Waterfront Home on a Direct Ocean Access Canal with a Chilled Pool have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Spacious Waterfront Home on a Direct Ocean Access Canal with a Chilled Pool pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 5 total).
How much is parking at Spacious Waterfront Home on a Direct Ocean Access Canal with a Chilled Pool?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Spacious Waterfront Home on a Direct Ocean Access Canal with a Chilled Pool?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Spacious Waterfront Home on a Direct Ocean Access Canal with a Chilled Pool?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Spacious Waterfront Home on a Direct Ocean Access Canal with a Chilled Pool located?
This family-friendly Marathon holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Marathon Air Museum and Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center. Sunset Park Beach and Coco Plum Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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Spacious Waterfront Home on a Direct Ocean Access Canal with a Chilled Pool Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
Cynthia S.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dale J.
20 Feb 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Marathon-channel to the ocean.
Nice property with good amenities-especially for young children. Some things were not as advertised.
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.
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.
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.
Tracy U.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Dawn C.
29 July 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
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.
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!
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.
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.
We spend Thanksgiving in Marathon each year and as our families grow, so do our needs. Fishing/boating is central to our trip but November seas are fickle. This year, the heated pool saved the week! The house is well-equipped for children of all ages. The kitchen was stocked well enough to prepare and serve Thanksgiving dinner. We loved the direct access to the ocean but note, it’s a narrow canal. We don’t have a bow thruster and turning a boat around longer than 30’ can be tricky in the wind. Patience is required Overall great experience.
Jessica K.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Elizabeth S.
9 Jan 2026
Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
House was okay. It is located just across the highway from the airport, so we heard a lot of jets and helicopters day and night. The master bedroom bed was comfortable, but the other beds were very uncomfortable. The house is worn and in need of maintenance. The pool was nice, but some damaged party lights dangling over it blinked night and day. We only saw one roach and it was dead. If u are considering this rental, bring your knives. There wasn’t a decent sharp knife in the kitchen.
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!
This property was just perfect for us! The location was perfect, the house was perfect, the pool was perfect, along with the grill, the kayaks and everything else! Would definitely stay here again!