Location: Marathon, Marathon Area, Florida Keys, Florida, USA View Map
Accommodations: Villa, 1 Bedroom + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 1 Bath (Sleeps 2)
Keywords: studio
Relax in this peaceful, open-water, bird and wildlife sanctuary with private views of the State Park. From your dining room table, 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: iPad 2, wireless internet access, plasma flat screen TV, Blu-Ray DVD, Netflix, Saltillo tile floors inside and out, new Simmons Beauty rest queen bed, new furnishings, linens and towels, 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. All wildlife and scenic photos were taken off back patio.
*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
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Gazebo
- View/Location
- Oceanfront
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Amenities include: iPad 2, wireless internet access, plasma flat screen TV, cable, Blu-Ray DVD, Netflix, new state of the art washer and dryer, canoe, kayaks, binoculars, beach chairs and umbrella, beach mats, tiki hut, new Weber stainless barbecue gas grill, hammock, picnic table, outdoor furniture, yoga-stretching mats, books, snorkel/mask and fins, fishing poles and light tackle, bait freezer, 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
- No Pets Allowed
- Not Suitable for Children
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- 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 deposit holds your dates. You may pay balance when you arrive.
*Contents should be returned to its original condition, except for the laundry.
*Accommodations are for up to 2 adults no over night guest allowed. 1 car parking
*Check-in 3:00pm, check-out 11:00am Sorry no pets allowed, 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. No disturbance policy after 10:00.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Quiet Open Water Hideaway on Wildlife Sanctuary
Year Purchased: 2005
The Unique Benefits at this Villa
You will have the opportunity to relax in an open water nature preserve, offering private views of the State Park. From your sea wall, watch the annual migration of east coast sea birds. From the patio watch spectacular sunrises over the Atlantic Ocean. Later in the day walk across the street and watch a breath-taking sunset over the Gulf of Mexico. Or just hang out in the hammock and immerse yourself in the tranquility of this ecological paradise. Take morning or afternoon walks through the nature trails in the State Park and comb the beaches in undisturbed tranquility. Open your windows and enjoy the cooling ocean breeze. In the picnic area there is a tiki hut, barbecue and hammock.
* All wildlife and scenic photos were taken off back patio.
Property Photos
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- Terrace views of Nature Refuge - Marathon, FL Vacation Villa on Open Water Wildlife Sanctuary, near Canoeing, Kayaking
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- Roseate spoonbill & blue heron - Marathon, FL Vacation Villa on Open Water Wildlife Sanctuary, near Canoeing, Kayaking
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- Living area - Marathon, FL Vacation Villa on Open Water Wildlife Sanctuary, near Canoeing, Kayaking
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- Fish & bird watch from the sofa
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- Kitchen
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- Bathroom
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- Patio views of State Park
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- Views from the hammock
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- Enjoy the ebb and flow of the tides
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- Treasured Resident
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- Sea Turtles
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- Sunset
Traveler Reviews (3)
BETTER THAN DESCRIBED!
Guest: RCHardman
(Tampa)
Date of Stay: 06/05/10
Review Submitted: 06/14/10
We fell in love with this place on the first day and did not want to leave. Well thought out , high quality furnishings, appointments and most accommodating. You will not have to bring anything. We are very active and enjoyed the quality Kayaks and snorkel equipment. I will refer this place to all I know and recommend to anyone thinking of going anywhere in the Keys.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, romantic getaway.
Great quiet place to relax and recharge
Guest: Froggo
(Michigan)
Date of Stay: 12/26/09
Review Submitted: 01/11/10
This place is all that it is cracked up to be. It is kind of like a double duplex and we rented one of the bottom units that sleeps four. The patio is right on the water and you share the property with others that are staying there. It is not a problem because it is big enough to accomodate everyone there. Because there is so much to do in the area, we felt we had the place to ourselves much of the time. The kayaks and canoe were almost always available. The pictures in the website don't do it justice. We would surely go back. We went during Christmas vacation and the traffic can be a little heavy at times.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, romantic getaway.
Believe Everything It Says!
Guest: tiger1
(St. Louis, MO)
Date of Stay: 06/20/09
Review Submitted: 06/28/09
Unbelievable! Better than represented in the ad. Quiet, peaceful yet interesting with rays, parrotfish, glow-in-the-dark tiny jellyfish, lobsters, and even a small shark moving in and out with the tides. Had everything we needed, very clean, very modern. Tiki hut, BBQ grill, kayaks located right outside the door also. Only minus-may be too secluded for some. About 25 minutes from a grocery store, 60-90 minutes from Key West. Plus- the marina down the street rents pontoons and waverunners for the best prices anywhere. Only resturant on the key is closed but due to open again soon. This really is backed by park property, is shown accurately in the photos, so don't expect any beach right there, just quiet entertainment watching the fish go by. It has my highest praise!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, people with disabilities, romantic getaway.
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