Location: Marathon, Marathon Area, Florida Keys, Florida, USA
Accommodations: Villa, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Sleeps 2)
Relax in this peaceful, open-water, bird and wildlife sanctuary with private views of the State Park. From your living room sofa, only 9 feet from water's edge, you can watch fish swim and birds fly, or if you prefer, you may simply sit and enjoy the ebb and flow of the tide. In these environmentally friendly surroundings, you can observe, in a way you never have, marine life and native birds in unobstructed waters. Just off the property you can find nature trails leading to quiet beaches. The patio offers views of a back yard aquarium and the spectacular beauty of the Florida Keys. Launch our canoe or kayaks into this ecological paradise and paddle your way along easy-to-follow, marked mangrove trails. *
You will be very comfortable is these extremely clean and well-appointed surroundings. From your terrace you will have private views of the State Park. This property has brand-new everything: New Simmons Beautyrest queen bed, new furnishings and linens, plasma flat screen TV, Saltillo tile floors inside and out, new bathroom, new kitchen and appliances with cherry wood cabinetry and granite counter tops. In the picnic area there is a tiki hut, patio furniture, picnic table, hammock and barbecue.
*Includes canoe, kayaks and binoculars
We are minutes from Marathon and only 1-1/2 hours from the Miami International Airport, and an hour's drive to Key West, which makes this a centrally located vacation destination.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Other Amenities
- Amenities include: wireless Internet access, washer and dryer, canoe, kayaks, binoculars, beach chairs and umbrella, yoga-stretching mats, snorkel/mask and fins, fishing poles and light tackle, tiki hut, hammock, books, picnic table, outdoor furniture, barbecue gas grill, bait freezer, plasma flat screen TV, cable, A/C, queen bed, ceiling fan, refrigerator, oven, microwave, coffee maker, blender, juicer, toaster, hair dryer, clothes iron, lobster pot, tea pot, dishware and cooking utensils, spices, oil and vinegar, coffee, tea, cream and sugar, all paper products, linens and towels.
- Suitability
- Not Suitable for Children
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Windsurfing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Activities include: fish and bird watching, reading and relaxing, wildlife photography, canoeing,kayaking, beach combing, snorkeling, scuba diving, fly fishing, deep sea fishing, sailing, power boating, hiking and exploring nature trails in the State Park. You can take day trips to the Everglades National Park, visit John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, The Turtle Hospital and Museum, Dolphin Research Center, The Theater of The Sea, Bird and Wildlife Nature Center, World Wide Sportsman, art galleries, enjoy fantastic seafood and watch the sunsets.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
*$1000 week May-November *$1200 week December-April Monthly & long-term available.
*$300 holds your dates and will be completely refunded after inspection.
*Prefer Saturday-Saturday but not always necessary, call or email for availability
*Accommodations are for up to 2 adults no over night guest allowed. 1 car parking
*You May pay when you arrive, check-in 3:00pm, check-out 11:00am no smoking inside
*Cancellation policy, deposit is fully refunded with a 60 day notice.
*Boat dock available only upon request. Boat trailer parking at local ramp.
*All Guests Must Be A Minimum 21 Years Of Age. Sorry no pets allowed.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Property Photos
- terrace views of Nature Refuge - Marathon, FL Vacation Villa on Open Water Wildlife Sanctuary, near Canoeing, Kayaking
- Roseate Spoonbill & Blue Heron from living room - Marathon, FL Vacation Villa on Open Water Wildlife Sanctuary, near Canoeing, Kayaking
- Living area - Marathon, FL Vacation Villa on Open Water Wildlife Sanctuary, near Canoeing, Kayaking
- Fish & bird watch from the sofa
- Kitchen
- Bathroom
- Patio views of State Park
- views from the sofa
- views from the hammock
- Enjoy the ebb and flow of the tides
- Sunset
- Sunrise
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #220428
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