Waterfront Ground Level W/Dock Cabana Club Wifi Clean Private
- Minimum stay:N/A
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:No
- Wheel chair accessible:Yes
SPECIAL: REMAINING SUMMER WEEKS DISCOUNTED TO $1575 (INSTEAD OF $1700) ......Available by week or by month..... This 'Tropical Island Paradise' is a great private and spacious (over 2,000 sq. ft. living space) single-family ground level vacation rental -- 'perfect for two couples or two small families to share'. This property is located in the Island Village of Key Colony Beach. Within walking distance to fine dining, post office, 9-hole golf course, tennis and world class charter boat fleet. One block from the beautiful Sunset Park on the ocean. Cabana Club Membership (Beach/Pool) and Boat Dock included in all rentals.
Sleeping arrangements are 2 KING beds + sofas and roll-away. This home has 2 separate King Bedroom Suites - one at either end of home. This home is SMOKE-FREE and CLEAN ! No Pets. Sleeps 4 - 7.
The LARGE LANAI has a family room/dining room and overlooks a sun deck and the water (canal). The deck is a comfortable spot to enjoy any meal or morning coffee while viewing great sunrises. In the afternoon, enjoy a pina colada! Deck is shady and breezy on hot afternoons. We are located on the water - a 5 min. boat ride thru our 100' canal that leads to the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. This house includes a boat dock (for up to 38' boat) with fish cleaning table and barbecue grill, along with a sun deck and comfortable chairs. Comcast High-speed wireless internet included.
This vacation rental is a one hour drive to Key West or Key Largo and two hours from Miami. All rentals include a temporary membership to the Cabana Club, a private ocean/beach club with pool, hot tub, and beach. The Club is within walking distance. A one block walk to Sunset Park! Come join us and Recharge your batteries! Street Address: 340 12th Street, KCB
This property is well MAINTAINED and OWNER managed. (SEE OUR GUEST REVIEWS). New flat-screen TV in bedroom 2011. New Fridge 2011. You will come back year after year as many of my guests do. The islands of the Keys are the Best Kept Secret in the U.S. Bring your boat - rent a boat and enjoy fishing, diving or snorkeling minutes from shore - no need to travel far.
Why travel out of the United States when you can get 'island living' on the Florida Keys? Come, Relax under a palm tree and enjoy all the Keys have to offer.
Fishing/Diving/Snorkeling just off shore or rent or bring bicycle and tour Key Colony & Marathon. Walk or Bike a section of the old 7-Mile Bridge. Drive 45 miles to Key West and spend a day shopping/eating/drinking on Duval Street. Stay to watch the Sunset.
Sunset Park is 1 block away; the Cabana Club Beach is 8 blocks away; Sombrero Beach is 5 miles away; and Bahia Honda Beach is appx 10 miles from Marathon. Small remote beaches.
Bring your Boat or rent a boat and tour the island, the reefs, go fishing, snorkeling or diving - all within few miles of Carole's Cottage. World Class Charter Boats go out daily and are located within a mile of the house.
Relax on the back deck - enjoy a drink or a meal - quiet peaceful neighborhood on canal. Enjoy the wildlife - iguanas, white heron, pelicans, ibis and much more.
3 Restaurants within walking distance - many more in Marathon.
Keywords: Single-Family, Ground Level, Spacious, Updated, Clean, Private, Quiet, Relaxing, Comfortable Beds, Marathon, Key Colony Beach, Florida Keys, Waterfront, Dock, Cabana Club, Cottage, Home away from Home.
Property Type
- 1 story
- House
- 2071 sq. ft.
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
Bedrooms
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7, Beds for 4-7
- bedroom #1
- 1 king
- bedroom #2
- 1 king
- PLUS Queen sleep sofa & Twin Roll Away Bed Available
Bathrooms
- 2.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
- toilet, combination tub/shower
- double basin and vanity area
- Bathroom 2
- toilet, shower
- Step in Shower Stall
Kitchen & Dining
- Ice Maker
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
Amenities
- Hair Dryer
- Iron & Board
- Heating
- Parking
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- Books
- DVD Player
Communications
- Wireless Internet
Pool & Spa
Outdoor Features
- Lawn / Garden
- Outdoor Grill
Theme
- Family
- Away From It All
- Tourist Attractions
Location & View
Activities
- Restaurants
- Golf
- Swimming
- Fishing
- Tennis
- Wind-Surfing
- Sailing
- Cycling
- Medical Services
- Jet Skiing
- Massage Therapist
- Hospital
- Groceries
- ATM/Bank
- Fitness Center
- Sight Seeing
- Cinemas
- Museums
- Live Theater
- Laundromat
- Water Skiing
Other Activities
Reviews
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A single family home, not a duplex-love it!
A single family home, not a duplex-love it!
- Guest Barrie B.
- Date of stay 12/01/06
- Review Submitted 07/01/07
We have stayed in this home three times and love it! It's much nicer to stay in a single-family home versus a duplex! You really have your privacy. The sunroom offers extra space and your group will have plenty of room. Fishing off the dock is always fun. It's a close walk to Sunset Beach. We feel at home and we have everything we need. The Cabana Club is wonderful! Carole is very accommodating and answers questions right away. We hope to come back every year!Owner response: This review - from a wonderful Michigan family of 6 - who we were fortunate to meet on one of our trips to the Keys - they have spent their Christmas Vacations at our home for 4 years. They are the "perfect" guests who take good care of your property as they own rental property on Lake Michigan and manage it themselves as I do.
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Great Place
Great Place
- Guest Happy Hoosier
- Date of stay 03/02/13
- Review Submitted 04/05/13
My husband and I just spent the month of March, 2013 at "Carole's Cottage". We had a wonderful time and found the house extremely comfortable, clean and very private. Any concerns we had, we just picked up the phone and called Carole and she responded immediately and with a friendly and appreciative attitude. The home is well maintained and ideal for visitors. My two sisters and their husbands spent 5 days with us and we were all very comfortable and they had a very nice time with us. If you are looking for a wonderful vacation in Key Colony Beach, our personal favorite location, I would highly recommend this property. Thanks Carole, for a wonderful time in your great "cottage". We'll be back next year!Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.
Owner response: I love it when our "guests" ENJOY our home as much as we do. It's true - the KEYS are full of great outdoor things to do; AND as many will agree -- a GREAT place to "relax and just BE" near the ocean. This home is "owner-managed" - personal attention is given to every phone call from our guests. In addition, we have local contacts who are "on call" to take care of any problems that should arise during your stay. Plan your next vacation with us . . .Come on Down and enjoy all the KEYS have to offer!
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As Tom Bodette says "We'll keep the light on"....what a great place!
As Tom Bodette says "We'll keep the light on"....what a great place!
- Guest Anonymous
- Date of stay 06/23/12
- Review Submitted 07/06/12
I have two friends I fish in the Keys with a few times a year, hauling our boat down from Orlando. We've stayed in Key Colony Beach for the last ten years and this is the first time we've stayed at Carole's place. I'm sorry I didn't find this little piece of 'heaven' sooner. Carole is a gracious host providing access to her 'house' and everything you need for a week of fishing, relaxation, or whatever suits your fancy. I love the openess of the floor plan and this may sound funny but the water pressure is great at this place. In the Keys, that means a lot :-) It's tastefully furnished with comfortable beds, WiFi, all the kitchen appliances you could ever need, etc. It's basically your home away from home. I love dealing with the owner of a property instead of a broker/real estate outfit because they normally take a personal interest in ensuring you have a good experience. Suffice it to say that me and my crew of anglers have found a new 'base' from which to 'stalk the fins' from. And her neighobrs are great! Many thanks Carole and we'll see you soon!Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.
Owner response: It is always nice to hear from guests who love our home and the Keys as much as we do. We have owned/rented/managed our home(s) there since 1998 and truly enjoy staying there several weeks each year- maintaining the house/yard for our guests. "I love dealing with the owner of a property instead of a broker/real estate outfit because they normally take a personal interest in ensuring you have a good experience. "
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Great house, Outstanding Area
Great house, Outstanding Area
- Guest Toby and Jamie
- Date of stay 05/19/12
- Review Submitted 06/05/12
Spent a week at The Cottage (a nice house, really). Had everthing we needed, including a place to park the boat we rented. Key Colony is close to everything, good restaurants, great snorkeling and convenient to prime fishing grounds. Carole the owner was very professional and responsive. We highly recommend the place - a great experience that we will no doubt do again in the years to come.Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, people with disabilities, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, girls getaway, sightseeing.
Owner response: So glad you & your family enjoyed your time on the Keys and at the cottage. We have so many nice families who stay with us and return year aftr year. We appreciate your business and hope to have you back.
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It is as comfortable as it looks
It is as comfortable as it looks
- Guest Dolly J.
- Date of stay 04/14/12
- Review Submitted 04/28/12
What a great house and location. Had everything we needed. Guys caught everything from a Red fish to a lobster-all returned to the water. We had visits from little piggy and friends and iguanas. Great location no too far from anything. Good restaurants on Key Colony. Highly recommend.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
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Beautiful House
Guest comment entered by ownerBeautiful House
- Guest Morgan's
- Date of stay 12/28/11
- Review Submitted 04/27/12
We had a good time at this beautiful home. It was our first visit to the Keys as we are from San Diego. The house is well put-together and user-friendly. The weather was a little windy. Wish you would have left keys to the Boat out front, ha ha ha. We had a great time and would enjoy coming back.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
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Great Vacation
Guest comment entered by ownerGreat Vacation
- Guest Bill & Dolly
- Date of stay 04/14/12
- Review Submitted 04/27/12
We had a great week here at Carole's Cottage. The guys enjoyed fishing in the Canal and caught everything from catfish to lobster - all safely returned to the water. The neighborhood is great for peaceful walks. We enjoyed visits from the iguanas and "piggy" next door. We couldn't ask for much more............Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Wonderful Stay!
Guest comment entered by ownerWonderful Stay!
- Guest Pat & Joe
- Date of stay 03/10/12
- Review Submitted 04/27/12
Wonderful stay at "Carole's Cottage". Key Colony Beach is very peaceful and relaxing. Loved sitting on the deck late afternoon and walks to Sunset Beach (1 block)for the sunset.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
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Best Vacation Ever!!!
Best Vacation Ever!!!
- Guest Mike & Sandy
- Date of stay 03/17/12
- Review Submitted 04/27/12
Everything about our vacation at Carole's Cottage was "5 star". Our second visit was even better than the first, we felt like we were coming home. The house is beautifully furnished, extremely confortable, well maintained and clean. Any questions are quickly answered by Carole. Every day started and ended on the deck enjoying the beautiful weather and views. Great for 1-2 famlies or ,like us, two people with invited friends.Recommended for: Age 55+, families with young children.
Owner response: Really nice to hear how much my guests love my home. I couldn't have written it better. Thank you so much for your nice review and for your repeat business.
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We LOVE the Keys and especially the community of KCB!
We LOVE the Keys and especially the community of KCB!
- Guest Tom and Martha
- Date of stay 01/28/12
- Review Submitted 03/22/12
We are repeat renters at Carole's Cottage and we already committed again for next year's visit. This is a spacious and clean home with very comfortable king size beds, linens, and all the conveniences of a *home*. Very professional, gracious, and friendly host with excellent communications. She cares about her tenant's vacation enjoyment and throughout the years, even though we haven't met face to face, I considered her a family friend. The property description listed is bang on accurate, the community is safe, the home is classic Florida, and we always look forward to our annual stay in KCB.Recommended for: Age 55+, people with disabilities, romantic getaway, girls getaway.
Owner response: Great Guests! This family knows how to enjoy life. They have been renting one or two months in Winter for the past four years and have reserved time in 2013 already. They are always willing to help out with anything that comes up during their stay and they leave my home in excellent condition.
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Rates
NOW BOOKING 2013 AND WINTER, 2014 May 6 - Sept.7 (Reduced from $1700 to) $1575/week Lobster weeks +$200 October & November $1099/week - THANKSGIVING $1300/week Christmas/New Years Weeks $1975 WINTER WEEKS:Dec.16 - Apr 12 $1875 or $5625/month PLUS 12.5% Florida Sales Tax & $400 Security Deposit Required. NO ADD'L FEES! **Note this Property Is a Single Family TWO Bedroom Home - Not a Duplex or Condo** Above Rates For Up To 4 Guests; 7 Guests - Max.
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Location
- Nearest Airport: Marathon at Key Colony Beach
- Nearest Motorway: U. S. 1 at Key Colony Beach
- Nearest Beach: Cabana Club at Key Colony Beach
- Nearest Barpub: Key Colony Inn at Key Colony Beach
- Nearest Golf: Key Colony Beach at Key Colony Beach
- Nearest Restaurant: Key Colony Inn/Sparky's/Breezes at Key Colony Beach
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2004
About the owner: WE LIVE IN KENTUCKY WHERE WE RUN A SMALL, FAMILY BUSINESS IN LOUISVILLE WITH OUR SON. WE HAVE VISITED THE KEYS REGULARLY SINCE 1994 AND PURCHASED OUR FIRST RENTAL UNIT ON KEY COLONY BEACH IN 1998. WE LOVE THE LAID-BACK ATMOSPHERE, THE OUTDOOR RESTAURANTS ON THE WATER, FISHING, SNORKELING/DIVING, THE HISTORY, THE PARKS, THE FLOWERS, VISITING KEY WEST AND THE OTHER KEYS. WE LOVE THE WEATHER, THE BLUE SKY, THE GREEN WATER, THE SUNSETS. WE TRAVEL TO THE KEYS 4 OR MORE TIMES EACH YEAR TO MAINTAIN OUR HOME/YARD AND OF COURSE, TO 'PLAY' THERE. WE KEEP OUR BOAT BEHIND OUR HOME AND ENJOY CATCHING AND EATING FRESH MAHI MAHI, GROUPER, SNAPPER.WAHOO, WE ENJOY DOING NOTHING, SITTING ON BACK DECK ALONG CANAL ENJOYING A PINA COLADA OR COFFEE OR WHATEVER. WE ENJOY GRILLING OUR FRESH CATCH ON THE DECK.
Why the Owner Chose Key Colony Beach:
WE CHOSE TO BUY ON KEY COLONY BEACH IN 1998 (A 1/2 DUPLEX UNIT - LATER BOUGHT SECOND 1/2 AND IN 2004 PURCHASED OUR CURRENT RENTAL COTTAGE ON 12TH STREET) BECAUSE WE LOVED THE AREA SO MUCH. WE LOVE THE FACT THAT IF WE CHOOSE TO, WE CAN DRIVE TO THE KEYS AND GET AWAY TO THE 'ISLANDS' OR WE CAN FLY INTO MIAMI, RENT A CAR AND DRIVE 100 MILES TO OUR HOME THERE. WE LOVE THE MIDDLE KEYS AS OPPOSED TO KEY WEST, BUSIER AND MORE CONGESTED - THO A FUN PLACE TO 'VISIT'. THE FISHING IS THE 'BEST' JUST OFF SHORE AS IS THE SNORKELING/DIVING. WE CHOSE THE KEYS FOR THE WEATHER. KEY COLONY IS UNIQUE IN THAT IT IS A 'CITY' WITH GOVERNING BODY AND A POLICE FORCE, SEPARATE FROM MARATHON AND REST OF KEYS. KEY COLONY BEACH IS AN ISLAND JUST OFF U.S.1 ON THE
OCEAN SIDE. IT IS MOSTLY RESIDENTIAL, QUIET, WELL MAINTAINED, HAS THREE RESTAURANTS WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE, A GOLF COURSE, CHARTER BOATS AND BEACHES. WHAT'S NOT TO LIKE HERE? COME SEE FOR YOURSELF........
The Unique Benefits at this House:
OUR HOME IS PRIVATE, SINGLE-FAMILY, 2 LARGE KING BEDROOMS, 2 LARGE BATHS, 2100 SQ. FT. OPEN LIVING SPACE PLUS A DECK, BOAT DOCK, AND MEMBERSHIP TO THE CABANA CLUB (BEACH, POOL). WE KEEP OUR HOME AND YARD MAINTAINED FOR OUR GUESTS. YOU WILL FIND OUR HOME CLEAN, COMFORTABLE, PLEASANTLY DECORATED AND A GOOD PLACE TO RELAX, READ, FISH OFF THE DOCK, OR DO NOTHING!! SUNSET PARK IS ONE BLOCK FROM OUR HOME WITH GORGEOUS SUNSETS. YOU MAY BRING YOUR BOAT AND KEEP IT AT OUR DOCK (UP TO 38') OR RENT A BOAT IF YOU CHOOSE. HOME SITS ON A CANAL THAT LEADS TO GULF/OCEAN, A SHORT 5 MIN. BOAT RIDE TO EITHER. IT FEELS LIKE 'HOME' WITH MANY COMFORTS. INTERNET ACCESS, FULLY FURNISHED KITCHEN, BED LINENS, TOWELS AND MUCH MORE........... COME AS YOU ARE............ENJOY THE MILD TEMPERATURE AND PALM TREES IN THE DEAD OF WINTER.
Contact us
- Primary: (502) 228-0447 (Kentucky, USA)
- Click Here to see All My Rental Listings
Photos
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CANAL VIEW of Vacation Rental Cottage with concrete Step Down dock
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LANAI DINING ROOM overlooking deck and water - Seats 6.
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Comfortable KING BED - with Private Bath -Large Closet. Water view/Sunrise view
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LIVING ROOM - TV, DVD, Wireless Internet, Queen Sleep Sofa
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SUNSET PARK - One block from cottage - Sip wine & watch the Sunset.
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CABANA CLUB MEMBERSHIP INCLUDED - Beach, Bar, Food, Entertainment
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SOMBRERO BEACH (MARATHON)
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ESCAPE.........Come as you are.....Relax under a palm tree!
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LANAI FAMILY ROOM overlooking the water
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STREET VIEW - CAROLE'S COTTAGE
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KING BED with Private Bath, Large Closet.
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EAT-IN KITCHEN - Seats 3. Fully furnished - dishwasher - microwave - ice maker
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Visit the secluded beaches of BAHIA HONDA
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STEP-DOWN BOAT DOCK INCLUDED - Up to 38' Boat - Fish Cleaning Table
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FISHING for Mahi Mahi just offshore
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View of Deck and Canal
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