Location: Grassy Key, Marathon Area, Florida Keys, Florida, USA (Just off US 1, Gulfside, 5 miles North of Marathon) View Map
Accommodations: Stilt Home, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 4)
Ya don't come to da islands to stay in da town! Relax in our tropical paradise away from the traffic and noise of US Hwy #1.
When we decided to purchase a home in the Florida Keys privacy and being close to nature was top on our list of requirements. We found the perfect combination on Grassy Key, a small island between Islamorada and Marathon made famous by "Flipper" and the Dolphin Research Center.
On Grassy Key we are close enough to enjoy Marathon restaurants and grocery shopping yet still be able to explore dive sites in both the Upper and Lower Keys!
The perfect location has now been turned into the perfect oasis. Special features include a gourmet kitchen that will please the most discriminating chef. Our guests enjoy luxury bedding with quality linens, fluffy towels and bathrobes. Wireless internet service and free domestic phone calls if you must stay in touch with the outside world!
After a full day in the sun there is no better place to relax than in the cool fresh water pool surrounded by the lush gardens. Check out the massive coconut and royal palms, the 9' high bird of paradise, the banana and key lime trees, blooming hibiscus and orchids. Just don't lay under the coconut trees!
Enjoy boating? Our private dock was built to accommodate our 42' Catamaran needing 4' depth. Or spend your days exploring the Gulf waters in our two kayaks.
Professional maintained by our local caretakers, Doug and Donna you will be pleasantly surprised at the extra attention we take to make your stay enjoyable!
Need more proof? Take a look at our past guest's comments, then check our availability calendar for your vacation dates. Don't hesitate, after 5 years of satisfied guests this home books months in advance.
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Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Beachfront
- Oceanfront
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Private Dock in 4' MLW w/ unobstructed views of the Gulf, This is a protected turtle nesting beach during the summer months! 2 Kayaks available for your Gulf side exploration, Hammock and Beach Chairs, Gourmet Kitchen with Crystal, China and Plastic for both inside and outside dining needs! Satellite TV with DVD player and video collection, Private Pool surrounded by lush tropical gardens, Pool floats, beach towels and cooler provided, Yard protected with Mosquito Magnet, Oversized Master Bedroom w/King Bed and walk-in closet, Master Bath w/ Jacuzzi tub & Walk-in Shower, 2nd Bedroom w/ Queen Bed TV/VCR, This home has new bedding, quality sheets, luxury towels and robes provided
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Not Suitable for Children
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Fishing
- Other Activities
- Swim/Snorkel/Kayak from our dock, Enjoy birdwatching and sunsets from our turtle nesting beach, Biking & Walking trails, Nearby Dolphin Research Center, Marathon offers, Tennis & Golf facilities, Charter Fleets & Boat Rentals, Scuba, Snorkel, Windsurfing & Kayaking Tours, Groceries, Airport and Medical Facilities
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Special Weekly Rate For Remaining Weeks In May! Call or Email For Details
The Following Rates For 2 Adults: Add $100 Per Additional Person/Week
May-Aug .... $2000/week .. Sep-Mid Dec .. $1800/week
Jan & Feb .. $2000/week .. Mar-Apr ...... $2100/week
$1000 Security Deposit Plus 12.5% Lodging Tax
This Home Rents From Saturday To Saturday
Sorry Pets and Small Children Cannot Be Accommodated
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1998
Why the Owner Chose Grassy Key
We wanted to be away from the commercial Key West scene yet close enough for an all day visit...it's less than an 1 hour drive.
The Unique Benefits at this Stilt Home
Your own private tropical gardens with unobscured sunset views from the end of the 300'long dock. Plus palm fronds singing you to sleep at night....you're going to love this home.
Owner's Map of Grassy Key
Patrick and I enjoy the water and we fell in love with the quaintness of White Sands, named by her previous owners, Pat and JoAnn Ballinger.
Property Photos
- Relax under the palms and enjoy the wide open views of the Gulf - Grassy Key, FL - Florida Vacation Rental Lodging - Just 6 miles North of Marathon!
- This beach is one of the few active turtle nesting spots on Grassy Key! - Grassy Key, FL - Florida Vacation Rental Lodging - Just 6 miles North of Marathon!
- Lush tropical gardens surround the fresh water pool - Grassy Key, FL - Florida Vacation Rental Lodging - Just 6 miles North of Marathon!
- Gourmet Kitchen with Granite Countertops, Custom Cabinetry, New Appliances
- Dine to Open Water Views in Air Conditioned Comfort
- Master with King Bed, Bonus Master Bath has jetted tub & walk-in shower
- Second Bedroom with Private Bath, Queen Bed and TV
- Wireless Internet Service for those who must stay in touch during their stay
- Professionally landscaped and manicured to Perfection!
- Private dock in 4'MLW with a Fish Cleaning Station
Guest Comments (30)
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Kelly and Doug McCall , Palm Harbor, FL
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Gail Esposito , Ship Bottom, NJ
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Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us. You have created a tropical paradise! We enjoyed every minute of our vacation. Hopefully we will be able to return again next year. Susan, George & Dustin
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What a fabulous week! We like to travel to different beaches and compare to what we have at home. We hail from "God's Country", the low country beaches of South Carolina, Pauleys Island, Litchfield, NOT Myrtle Beach! This is pretty darn close to our favorite! The general consensus is that we wouldn't love it weren't for this great house! If it's possible to wear out a pool, we have done it! We have not wanted for anything, this house is truly equipped in every way. Doug and Donna have been gracious and we felt we could call on them if needed. The flowers, wine, and key lime cookies were such a lovely treat. Thanks! When we began to "repeat" beaches, we certainly have Grassy Key and White Sands on the top of our list. Thanks again, Beth and Benjamin Connelly & Gayle and Gene Johnson PS. Hideway Cafe is divine!! Sombrero Beach was the #1 choice after checking out all 3.
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The place is great! What a place to just unwind and recharge the "batteries". We have rented homes up and down the Keys for the past 15 years and this place is by far the nicest. Donna and Doug took good care of us and the house. Maybe see you this fall! John and Deb Koch & Steve and Donna Achilles
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Wow! This really felt like a vacation - a beautiful place to stay, palm trees swaying in the breezes, lounging around the spa-like pool, enjoying all the plants and sea life and complete relaxation. I would recommend this for everyone! Thanks for sharing your beautiful space. Gary & Bonnie
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What a perfect place to celebrate our 25th anniversary! We have enjoyed every minute of our stay. Although the seas have been too rough to snorkel the reefs, we did make it out one day on the bay side. The sunsets from the dock have been amazing. Spent the day at Bahia Honda beach, beautiful place. The Island restaurant proved to be excellent food and drink. Also had a great pizza at Marathon Pizza and Pasta. Somewhat hidden but well worth the find. We were beginning to think the iguana was an urban legend - until mid-week when we spotted one. (It was larger than I expected!) But stayed down on the beach. The pool has been a real treat. We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay in your lovely home. Thank you for everything. Cheryl and Greg
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What a blessing to be able to enjoy such a Paradise. Thank you for the opportunity of a lifetime for Al and I. Mostly we have relaxed and enjoyed "White Sands". Such peace and tranquility and a little piece of heaven has been ours for this week. Weather has been really great. I have some wonderful photos of "White Sands" and the fish off the dock. I have learned to relax again and really hate the thought of leaving. I did get to see the little black stingray and several other species that I don't know what they are. I have spent a lot of time on the dock and what spectacular sunrises and sunses. This trip has been great for Al especially since his knee surgery. It has given him a chance to relax and unwind. He has taken videos of the birds, absolutely beautiful. Today these birds have eaten constantly from sunrise to sunset. Everything at White Sands is perfect. The house, the decor, wonderfully equipped kitchen. Thank you again for sharing your wonderful home with us. Al & Anna
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Kevin and Karen returned to White Sands. House is perfect for us, we enjoyed the pool, landscaping, beach, dock everything here. Discovered Hideaway Cafe, great find for dinner, excellent food and service and so close! We could almost walk! The new Sombrero Beach is beautiful, another locale for water fun. By the way, great job re-landscaping your yard around the pool. Karen & Kevin