Grassy yard for dogs, covered parking, balcony seating to Oceanview/Inch Beach!
Location: Key Colony Beach, Marathon Area, Florida Keys, Florida, USA (Mile Marker 53.5, TO Miami airport- 2 hours, Key West-1hour) View Map
Accommodations: 1/2 Stilted Duplex, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 1-6)
Welcome to Key Colony Beach & KEYS OCEAN DRIVE! What a great planned community, a GREAT rental & a GREAT LOCATION!Across the street is the Atlantic Ocean/INCH BEACH & at the end of the 10th & 11th Street Canal, with fast & convenient access to the Gulf of Mexico Vaca Cut Bridge! Built in 1990, this is a newer constructed stilted duplex in KCB (plumbing, water, central a/c, hallway to BOTH bedrooms- don't walk thru guest BRM to access MBR as in MANY older duplexes, no concrete block walls).
With vaulted ceilings, this larger 1300 Sq. Feet home has a very bright, spacious feeling for many guests to enjoy. Plus the outside has covered parking for 2 cars, a boat trailer (pay no local storage fees) & grass yard (not just gravel or concrete)! This beautiful, tropically decorated NON-Smoking half duplex is perfect for monthly rentals or for one week! We have every amenity you are looking for! So get going, BOOK NOW and start packing!
Rental includes 2 memberships:
First to this rare, private "Inch Beach" with Tiki hut & palm trees; Second to Cabana Club (go below & click on link to "CLICK HERE"- for FREE Cabana Club Membership Website)- private oceanfront beach club has 65 feet olympic-size heated/cooled pool, hot tub, game room, cocktail lounge, snack bar & large sundeck areas with lounge chairs or sandy beach! Public fishing pier next door. A short walk down Ocean Drive past the golf coarse or just call them for their new free shuttle service(between 4th & 5th St. on Ocean Drive)!
See map of Key Colony Beach on their webpage: keycolonybeach net/citymap (Inch Beach is labelled "Egret")
Balconies & views galore- in the front, the Atlantic Ocean & access to a private & RARE membership beach across the street(Inch Beach); in the back, view the 30 feet step down wooden dock & canal down the entire length with fast direct access to the ocean & gulf (via Vaca Cut).
Enjoy the deluxe fish cleaning table & '08 bait freezer with dockside water & hose, lights, electricity, bench, 6 chairs & outdoor shower. This area is also very private & spacious (no "close quarter" patios on either side of dock like other KCB properties) with owners that DO NOT rent on either side of our rental & do not live here permanently! Then grill your "catch" on the NEW '09 SS gas grill on the oceanview balcony!
This beautiful, bright tropical furnished living room/dining room area has a vaulted ceiling & many windows plus two triple glass sliding doors (re-screened 2008) leading to the gas grill, patio table, & 6 chairs! The living room & master bedroom have cable channels with a 27 inch color TV with NEWER DVD/VCR in the living room & a 21 inch color TV with VCR in the master bedroom (cable ready in 2nd BDRM). Also stereo/speakers in hall, portable iPod docking station with AM/FM radio (take it to Inch Beach with earphones) & a NEWER master bedroom CD/alarm/clock radio.
The master & guest bedrooms also have double glass sliding doors with that beautiful canal view. Even the master bathroom has a glass block window for bright sunlight over the soaking tub, seperate shower stall, two sinks & linen closet. The hall bathroom has a standard bathtub/shower combination. Nice linens furnish both bedrooms & enjoy lots of thick, fluffy towels in the baths!
The master bedroom has a NEWER, comfortable pillowtop king mattress set (plus walk-in closet) & the guest bedroom has two twin beds which can be converted to one king ("converter", linens, comforter in double closet). Each bedroom has one dresser & nightstand plus desk/chair in master. And a NEW queen sleeper sofa (2006) not pictured in living area (bedroom carpets, LR rug, seat cushions & sofas professionally cleaned Jan.2009). Plus Newer Cosco "Play Yard" (see more details within webpage).
The kitchen area has a counter bar with four re-upholstered '08 barstools & the dining room glass topped table seats four. The appliances in the kitchen are electric- oven/stove, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator with ice maker. The kitchen continues to be inventoried & re-stocked (ask for Excel file via e-mail).
The air conditioning is central, NEW air handler Jan. 2009/condenser Dec. 2007- no window units in this beautiful duplex! As well as ceiling fans in 4 rooms & NEWER full-size washer and dryer in hall closet (no going downstairs or outside). You do not need anything but your luggage! Are you ready to BOOK yet?
The Keys have been called the "American Caribbean". Key Colony Beach is in the middle of the Florida Keys adjacent to Marathon.
Fly into Key West,Ft. Lauderdale (FLL), West Palm Beach(WPB) or Miami (MIA- caution, very busy, allow extra time) airports. This is a great vacation destination for the whole family & especially children! The 25 MPH speed limit is strictly enforced & the "jogging/ walking/biking paths" run throughout the community, in front of our rental!
And being a planned community, KCB offers everything within short walking distance- The Cabana Club, Inch Beach, Sunset Beach (beautiful sunsets), a par three nine-hole golf course, childrens playground, as well as tennis and basketball courts. Three restaurants, liquor store, convenience store and full service marina with dive shop, boat rentals, fishing & dive charters are here as well! Key Colony Beach is a great central location for a day trip- an 1 hour drive to Key West!
Also check out the link for the Florida Keys on our personal webpage under "CLICK HERE" - for Personal Webpage & More Keys Information for Hawk's Cay Dolphin Encounters (MM61), The Dolphin Research Center (MM59), Marathon's Sombrero Beach (MM50), Bahia Honda Park (MM37), Key West (MM0) & SOOO much more!
Marathon has 2 grocery stores, K-Mart, Home Depot, many great restaurants on/off the water, & the Seven Mile Bridge! You can have a tropical island vacation with all the amenities of home...
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: COLD Central Air, NEW air handler Jan.2009/compressor Dec. 2007 (not a noisy, inefficient window unit)
- Washer: Newer GE FULL SIZE in 2006, indoors, not outside or "shared"!
- Dryer: Newer GE FULL SIZE in 2006, indoors, not outside or "shared"!
- Linens Provided: Plenty of soft bed sheets, pillows, soft, thick & fluffy bath towels,hand towels,wash cloths & newer kitchen towels, pot holders!
- Covered Parking: Concrete, lighted space for 2 cars and/or 1 boat trailer- keeps vehicles cooler and away from hot sun!
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: Park one (1) TRAILER on our longer concrete driveway, covered parking!
- Beds
- King Bed: Newer comfortable pillowtop KING set in master bedroom.
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : Two twin beds in guest bedroom plus linens & "king converter kit" with king linens!
- Child Bed: Newer Cosco Beginnings Funsport™ Play Yard. Go to KMart's webpage for photo of this: Kmart item# 024W818368110001 Mfr. model# 05010TWD For a portable play yard you can count on, turn to the Funsport™ Play Yard from Cosco. It folds compact and stores in a convenient carry bag, allowing it to be as portable as you need it to be. Perfect for parents on the go. • Folds compact with carry bag • Extra security latch; raised floor with center leg support • Easy push-button fold; sets up quickly • 4 mesh sides with padded floorboard • Wheels on one end
- Convertible Bed: Newer 2006 LR queen size sleeper sofa(not in photos)! Yet, don't have to fold up for LR sitting as tropical motif sectional sofa (see photos) also provided!
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (2) : Living room and master bedroom cable TVs, also avail.in guest room w/o TV.
- DVD
- VCR (2)
- Video Library: Recently added 4 VHS tapes, of which 3 were filmed around the Key West area.
- CD Player
- Stereo System (2)
- Music Library: NEWER Portable iPod docking station with AM/FM, stereo in hallway, CD player in Master Bedroom, several CDs (or bring your own) & cassettes onsite! As well as books and board games for all ages!
- Jetted Tub in Bath: Soaking tub in MBA, seperate from shower, no jets!
- Shared Hot Tub: Currently Not Available at our private membership to The Cabana Club, under repair due to new health codes.
- Shared Pool: Available with our private membership to The Cabana Club.
- Pool Table
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: All electric appliances- electric oven/range and dockside bait freezer.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Everything provided, even crockpot, just like home! Read about our supplies in our "Guest comments" or ask for Excel file of ALL furnishings!
- Refrigerator: Including icemaker and bait freezer dockside.
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: NEW Stainless Steel Gas grill(2009) on balcony outside DR/LR with oceanview!
- Charcoal BBQ Grill: Grill "catch of the day" oceanside at Inch Beach along with tiki hut, concrete picnic table, O/S shower & our own 6 beach chairs in "bin".
- Balcony: Front balcony overlooking ocean (read Guest comments on parade to sunset at Sunset Park) and rear balcony overlooking canal.
- Lanai: Front balcony is covered from the hot Florida sun! Patio furniture includes table, 4 bar stools, 2 chairs, 1 lounger, 1 side table & 2009 stainless steel gas grill!
- Gazebo: Tiki Hut at the private, membership only Inch Beach directly across the street!
- View/Location
- Beach View: Directly across the street via gated entrance to private, membership only Inch Beach (few rentals have this or are this close to access the ocean's sandy beach & palm trees)!
- Ocean View: Partial condos on the left view and Inch Beach on the right view- see photos, next to Sea Isles Condos beach!
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details: 10th/11th STS. Canal and boat dock with bench, fish cleaning table, water & hose, electricity, lights and NEW '08 bait freezer!
- Communications
- Telephone: Cordless answering machine in kitchen, cordless in LR, corded in both bedrooms.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): FREE Wireless Internet available at Cabana Club or pay at internet cafes.
- Other Amenities
- LOCATION, OCEANVIEW, CANALFRONT, 2 FREE MEMBERSHIPS TO INCH BEACH (rare) & CABANA CLUB (Shared Pool & HotTub), Stepdown 30' Dock w/Deluxe Fish Cleaning Table/Bait Freezer/Water/Hose/Electricity/Lights/Outdoor Shower, Covered Parking for 2 cars & Boat Trailer, Patio Table/4 Swivel/2 Regular Chairs/1 NEW Lounger, 6 dock chairs, 6 Beach Chairs at Inch Beach's "bin", NEW SS Gas Grill, All Patio Sliders Re-screened 2008, Re-upholstered Bar Stools 2008, King Pillowtop/2 Twin Beds/New Queen Sleeper Sofa, Tile Floors/Carpeted Bedrooms, 4 Ceiling Fans/Central A/C, Full Electric Kitchen-Stove/Oven/Microwave/Dishwasher/ Refrigerator w/Icemaker, Coffeemaker/Grinder, '09 new Blender & Toaster, Mixer, Electric Can Opener, Lots of Dinnerware/Glassware (incl. wine)/Flatware/ Cooking Utensils provided, Indoor Washer/Dryer, LR Cable TV/DVD/VCR, MBR Cable TV/VCR & CD/alarm/clock radio, Hall Stereo, 4 Phones(answering machine, 2 cordless/local calls only), Makeup Mirror, Hair Dryers, Linens Provided.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: This rental has GRASS in front yard for pets plus dog friendly park ONE block away- Sunset Park! Accept well-behaved dogs. Additional $100 pet rent per pet. Additional $100 pet deposit per pet. Please state pet's breed, age & weight on inquiries! City legal maximum pets is 2.
- Kid Friendly: Grass yard, grassy Inch Beach, concrete driveway, carpeted BRMs, kids games & books. Check out official KCB and CC websites for "kid friendly" activities! NEW "Play Yard" (see above under beds).
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Renter must be over 21 years of age or have parent sign Rental Agreement!
- Smoking Not Allowed: Smoking could result in Deposit forfeiture. Please only smoke OUTSIDE and dispose of all butts.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Basketball Court
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseshoes
- Other Activities
- Bring your boat or rent one on our island for Open LOBSTER WEEK! Dock it at our 30' dock space at the rear of our property on the 10th/12th STs. canal. Or relax & swim at the beach or pool, view beautiful sunsets, sip on margaritias, fish, Waterski, Sail, Windsurf, Parasail, Jet Ski, Raft, Snorkel/Scuba Dive, Shell on the beach, Jog, Hike, Bike, Play Tennis, Go Wildlife Viewing (dolphins, birds), Museums or go Shopping or to the Cinemas! Also enjoy the MANY great Restaurants in KCB, Marathon and the surrounding areas (both on and off the water)!
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$1100 WK starting NOW-Dec.19! Weekly MARCH rate $1425 & Lobster Weeks Add $175
2010 Rates- $1325 WK. includes $100 discount- plus $100 rent per dog
Housecleaning is Included in rates! Please add 12.5% Sales Tax- no hidden RE FEES!
Refundable $500 Security & $100 per Dog Deposit is Reqd. to Reserve. Ret'd.14 days
KCB Minimum Stay 1 Week, Check-in Saturday 3PM & Check-out Saturday 10AM
PRIVATELY,WELL Managed locally/owner books reservations (read ALL guest comments)!
SLEEPS 1 to 6(legal MAX.- with 2006 Living Room Queen Sleeper Sofa)
"CLICK" our UP TO DATE calendar OR E-mail US for Availability!
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Avail.After March 13! Oceanview/Priv.Beach/Pool/30' Dock/Dogs
Year Purchased: 2004
Why the Owner Chose Key Colony Beach
Vacation in the United States, no passport, no customs, speak English, no foreign travel issues!
This is a "planned community" with everything at sea level and all within walking distance on the walking/jogging/biking paths!
The Unique Benefits at this 1/2 Stilted Duplex
The views from this rental property are SPECTACULAR from the front, rear and down the street! And the convenience to everything on the island is superb! The island's walking/jogging/biking path is conveniently located directly in front of the duplex!
Directly across from the Atlantic Ocean, canal drops into bay to the "Vaca Cut" under bridge of US1 to the Gulf of Mexico! KCB island walking, jogging, bike path directly in front of this rental! Ra
Owner's Map of Key Colony Beach
I personally manage my husband's property in Key Colony Beach, FL. Please e-mail me with any question you might have about our rental property, the island of Key Colony Beach, FL or the surrounding areas in the FL Keys. I will do my best to answer all inquiries! Patty
Property Photos
- Grassy yard for dogs, covered parking, balcony seating to Oceanview/Inch Beach! - Key Colony Beach Vacation Rental
- IMAGINE- the Palms, basking oceanfront, at your private "Inch Beach"! Book Now! - Key Colony Beach Vacation Rental
- Great location! OCEANVIEW, sunsets, Inch Beach (R) and CANALFRONT! - Key Colony Beach Vacation Rental
- View from balcony down Ocean Drive West to Sunset Park & DAILY gorgeous sunsets!
- Covered carport from HOT FLA sun, play area for children, rear shot of canal
- WELCOME! From front door LR with QN sofabed not in pic, DR, kitchen, oceanview !
- From hall, view balcony seating to OCEANVIEW and Inch Beach across street (R)!
- Great roomy & entertaining kitchen/dining room w/ view to bedrooms/canal!
- MBRM- Wake up to this private canal view with desk/chair & cable TV!
- King pillowtop Master Bedroom, desk/chair & side view window
- Relax in large Mst. Bath soak tub or sep corner shower (no pic), 2 sinks!
- Same great canal view from Guest Bdrm.- Two Twins or King conversion!
- Hall/Guest Bathroom in tropical motif, many fluffy towels w/ tub/shower combo!
- Travel fast, direct access from dock down canal to Ocean & Vaca Cut to Gulf!
- Back view from Ocean, 30' boat dock,lighting,bait freezer,fish table & bedrooms!
- This is The Cabana Club! A Private Membership ONLY Swim/Ocean Beach Club INCLD.
Guest Comments (32)
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Katty , Atlanta, GA
Homeowner Response:
Great location especially for "man's best friend" as we have a grassy front & side yard plus 1 block to Sunset Park which is "dog friendly" with baggies & water (as well as great sunsets!)....
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Pam Mitchell , Jacksonville, FL
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Terri , Crystal River, FL
Homeowner Response:
Thanks Terri! Guest comments are a great way of choosing your next rental! Within two former comment responses I have listed the supplies that are in the rental. Plus I am able to send a complete inventory list (Excel) of the furnishings upon request! This helps those driving in to know what to pack or not!!!! Due to the Health Dept., nothing ever left behind in the refrigerator/freezer!
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Susan Quarnstrom , Maple Grove, MN
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Erica Ciucci , Charleston, SC
Homeowner Response:
Erica and her friends really liked the fact that we have the Inch Beach membership for their toddlers to play in the grassy area just across the street! She also told me on the phone that she "loved" the washer & dryer- that they were "better than their own at home"! I told her that they were the same Brand & Model #s that I have in my home in Ohio.....no commercial type machines in our rental! And we LOVE repeat renters!
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Jane and John Rucker , Olive Hill, Ky
Homeowner Response:
Here's what Jane had already written me, another guest that NEVER made it to our CC (Cabana Club) membership but instead really enjoyed INCH BEACH- the private membership that we offer. In a referral group that I belong to of 30 owners that rent, there are 2 of us with Inch Beach and we (Keys Ocean Drive) are the only one with both Inch Beach and The CC! Dear Patty, We returned to snow land on Sunday but still have your beautiful beachhouse and the Keys in our minds. We had a great time and enjoyed living for a short while in paradise. Your house was perfect. We loved the location and your decor was beautiful. Thank you for your thoughtfulness in providing for all our needs.xxxxxxThe stairway light was burned out but we called Sandra and she replaced it. xxxx Once again, thank you. We had a great time at your house.Jane
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Elizabeth , Henrico, VA
Homeowner Response:
Inch Beach is a real "gem" of an amenity, and the keyless entry is a BIG bonus for multiple guests staying at Keys Ocean Drive!
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Kristie , Greenville, SC
Homeowner Response:
Thanks Kristie for the great review of our place and Inch Beach! This is a "rare" membership that few rentals offer and guests LOVE it! And right across the street, some drive or walk a LONG distance to enjoy Inch Beach. Just read other guest comments about it on this comment section. And I regret that there wasn't enough kleenex or toilet paper. I will address this with our Property Manager and see why this would happen as I have a very detailed and specific check list for supplies that must be checked and stocked for every guest's arrival, including at least one load of laundry detergent! Luckily, this won't stop Kristie and her family from returning to Keys Ocean Drive. And Kristie takes her brothers on vacation when they graduate from high school- what a generous sister she is! Here is this list again: My Property Manager is instructed to leave the following products, if not, please bring to my attention at check in (I hope this list helps future guests pack): Toilet Paper- 4 rolls- 2 per bathroom Kleenex- min. 3 boxes in 3-4 locations Paper plates for last meal B-4 checkout Paper cups for bathrooms Paper Towels- 1 full roll Trash Bags- min. 2- 1 in can & 1 extra Kitchen baggies, foil, clear wrap Pads of paper & pens in 2 locs. (min.) Bar Soap- 1 bar in each bathroom Softsoap- pumps filled in 3 locations Cleaning Products- Dishwasher soap, Dish soap,Windex,Disinfectants, All-Purp.Cleaners (2),Toilet Bowl cleaner, Carpet Spot cleaner, 1 NEW sponge, Vacuum, Mop, Bucket, Broom, Dustpan, Extra Light Bulbs, Iron & Board, and laundry detergent for at least one final load (see contract terms). FOR FIRST NIGHT ONLY: Sample Sizes of Shampoo, Cond., Body Lotion & Coffee packets (e-mail me with questions or call me to discuss!)
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Claire Billips ,
Homeowner Response:
"Hi Patty, We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at your property. We noticed that the house was very well stocked with everything we needed to make our stay a comfortable one. I especially liked that you had all the kitchen implements that I needed because I like to cook.xxxxx It may sound odd but what I love most about your vacation home is the accent pieces- everything you chose reflects the Keys and shows you love your property.My husband and I like your property so much that we are interested in renting it again at some point- perhaps we will take my step daughter and step-grandkids if they impress us with good grades at the end of the school year. I will let you know nearer the time.The storm was no big deal really. We bought a tank of propane for the grill which we didn't use but my husband put the receipt somewhere and couldn't find it again so not to worry. Thanks and have a wonderful week,Claire" We would love to have Claire and her grandkids return to our vacation rental. I have offered her a small discount on her return visit to offset that propane tank receipt- luckily KCB just had a storm surge and they didn't have to use the extra tank! Patty