Location: Grassy Key, Marathon Area, Florida Keys, Florida, USA (Next to Duck Key, 9 miles - Marathon, 59 miles - Key West)
Accommodations: Apartment, Studio + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-4)
Keywords: Duplex with two efficiencies
Two charming efficiencies located 50 yards from the Atlantic Ocean. Both are fully furnished with well-equipped kitchens and are decorated with a Caribbean flair. In the private frontyard, each unit has a gas-BBQ grill, a picnic table with large umbrela's for shade.
YARD:
Tropical Yard with native plants, Pineapples, Seagrape, Excora, Boganvilla, Croton, Hibiscus and an abundance of coconut palms gives you privacy. An assortment of butterflies and birds including tiny humming birds frequently visit our yard.
BOATING:
Optional dock is available in protected lagoon for boats up to 25 foot (extra charge $10/day, $50/week to home owners association).
FISHING:
This is the best place in the Florida Keys for fishing. Grassy Key has quick and easy access to fishing both on the Atlantic and Bay side (bridge for bay side access is 1/2 mile away). You can fish on the flats a couple hundred yards from your dock for Bonefish, Tarpon and small Sharks. Shallow reefs only a mile or two away offer Yellowtail, Mangrove snapper, and Mackerel in abundance. Gulf stream offers Dolphin, Wahoo, Tuna, Sailfish, you name it. This is boating and fisherman’s paradise.
Lobster can be found in SEASON (with proper licensing) under rocks and ledges on both Atlantic as well as Bay side.
Fishing from the Jetty is a lot of fun. There are small sharks, Tarpon, various Snappers and Grunt.
KAYAKING:
There is easy access to shallow water bordered by mangroves, and some small mangrove islands less than a mile from the marina. This is a great area to Kayak, you frequently see small baby sharks, tarpons, rays and a variety of tropical fish and birds. Duck Key island is about 2 miles from our dock.
SNORKLING :
Snorkeling is fantastic at numerous nearby reefs and state marine parks (Coffin Patch Reef, Sombrero Reef). Several Snorkel-Boats leave Duck-Key and Marathon for daily trips to the nearby reef.
SHARED AMENITY - Pool
Shared pool is located a minute or two walking distance.
SHARED AMENITY - Laundry
Shared Laundry facilities is located a minute or two walking distance.
SHARED AMENITY – Jetty:
Jetty stretches a hundred yards out into the ocean, great for star gazing at night, sunbathing during the day or fishing day or night.
WiFi:
WiFi is available
MORE INFORMATION:
For additional pictures, suggestions for things to do and places to visit make sure you go to our website. There is a link further down just above the Owner’s Profile.
City of Marathon Vacation Rental License:
PLR2010-00373, PLR2010-00374
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Quiet Mini-Split AC
- Linens Provided
- Washer : 3 Shared coin operated washers, $1.50 per wash cycle
- Dryer : 3 Shared coin operated Dryers, $1.00 per dry cycle
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- Music Library : Scores of Music stations on Sat-TV. Evis, 60s, Rock, Classic, Jazz, Blues, Gospel .... The list goes on, and on.
- Shared Pool : Large heated pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Full size refrigerator with Freezer, small stove, microwave
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Dishes, Glasses, Pots and pans, utensils.
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Grill as much as you like on the BBQ grill outside.
- Deck/Patio
- Lanai
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed : Smoking on the outside porch is fine
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Miniature golf
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Rates start at $700/(7 night minimum) for 2 adults
Additional charges apply when more than 2 adults are staying in an efficiency.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2003
Engineer and High School teacher. We are a married couple who enjoys fishing, traveling, good music (ie New Orleans Jazz Fest), cooking (ie fish on the BBQ)
We work hard, then try to escape from the real world and go to the Florida Keys as often as we can.
Why the Owner Chose Grassy Key
We invested in our rental-duplex after visiting Florida Keys for 20 years. We decided that Marathon, Grassy Key, is the ultimate Keys location. People are nice and relaxed, it is the place you go when you want to get away from the "rat-race". Fishing, Lobstering and snorkeling is phenomenal. While Islamorada and Key West are fun places to visit, you will find the Marathon area more quiet, it's the best part of the Florida Keys. Key West is only an hour drive away, take a day-trip.
The Unique Benefits of this Apartment
Enjoy our private setting. Listen to the birds, gaze at the stars at night, mingle with friendly people who are in the Keys to have a relaxing and good time.
Property Photos
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- Our Vacation paradise is located on Grassy Key, Ocean Side - Marathon, Florida Vacation
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- Duplex with two efficiencies, tropical landscaping, Coconut palms - Marathon, Florida Vacation
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- Private front yard with gass grill and picknik tables - Marathon, Florida Vacation
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- Tiki-Hut by the water
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- Happy Hour at the "Tiki-Hut" around 5PM daily
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- A good day fishing
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- Jetty, great for sun-bathing, fishing or star gazing at night
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- Pelican
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- Nearby Sambrero beach (MM50)
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- Friendly locals on the Jetty
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- Inside unit 10
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- Duplex wth 2 efficiencies
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- Inside Unit 10
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- private front yards shared by unit 9 and 10
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- Most of the Florida Keys coast line is covered by Mangroves
Traveler Reviews (18)
A great place in the Keys
Guest: jim
(mentor, oh)
Date of Stay: 01/08/12
Review Submitted: 01/31/12
My wife and I have stayed here several times over the years. Great people, easy access to the ocean and a wonderful Middle Keys location. The units are well maintained and clean. You can stay as busy as you like and see the sights of the Keys or relax at the Tiki hut or pool.
Recommended for:Sightseeing.
Terri & Scott
Guest: Terri
(Connecticut)
Date of Stay: 01/09/12
Review Submitted: 01/20/12
We had a great time staying here!! You would never know this nice little cottage is located in a tralier park. We meet and partyed with alot of the snow birds that stay here, all really fun people. I would recommend renting this fun cottage to just about anyone. We had some great fishing on a charter with Captain Chris Morrison out of Tarpon Creek Marina in Marathon, Caught billfish, Amberjack(big ones!!) Cero Mackral. If you are looking for a laid back cozy place to stay, with a really nice pool this is the place for you!! Thanks and we will be back.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+.
Relaxing Vacation
Guest: James and Scott
(Vinton, VA)
Date of Stay: 12/26/11
Review Submitted: 01/10/12
This is the most relaxing vacation we have ever had. Everything we needed was included in this place. The private courtyard with grill was great for meals. The community is a small one and everyone is very friendly. Hans and Lisa were great to deal with and we even enjoyed an afternoon by the pool with Lisa before we came home. Perfect get a way for a couple just wanting down time. We will definitely be back! Thanks for everything.
Recommended for:
This was really a great vacation!
Guest: Rhonda
(SC)
Date of Stay: 07/02/11
Review Submitted: 08/09/11
This was really a great vacation! The location was perfect, within driving distance of anywhere we wanted to go. The apartment was charming and we loved the quiet neighborhood. There are so many fun things to do or you can just relax and enjoy the scenery. We enjoyed fishing from the jetties, kayaking and snorkeling. Hope to go back next year.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+.
Exactly What an Efficiency Should Be!
Guest: Heather
(New Jersey)
Date of Stay: 07/09/11
Review Submitted: 07/19/11
Meets all the criteria of what you will need to be comfy and relax after your Keys activities. Neat and clean studio apartment, nice beds, equipped, new kitchen. Bathroom super clean and neat with plush towels. We are both critics, but found nothing wrong with anything! The owners are very attentive to the property. Traveled in July, and the neighborhood was very quiet.
Recommended for:
Great Vacation
Guest: Jerry
(Delray Beach, Fl)
Date of Stay: 06/22/11
Review Submitted: 06/29/11
This is a really great location with everything you need within a few miles. It is also only a short drive to Key West for a visit. The unit is a very clean and nicely decorated with plenty of room for two people and the front porch is a great place to lounge. The community tiki hut is only a short walk and provides ocean breezes and views of the boat docks and ocean. The property and entire community is very well maintained, clean and quiet. I really enjoyed the stay and definitely will be back.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+.
5'oclock somewhere
Guest: albert
(longs sc usa)
Date of Stay: 06/02/11
Review Submitted: 06/23/11
We had a wonderful time. We have recommend this place to our friends and family and plan to come again ourselves.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+.
We had a relaxing week.
Guest: 10C Travelers
(Knoxville,Tennessee)
Date of Stay: 05/06/11
Review Submitted: 05/16/11
This property was centrally located for all of the activities that the Key's offer. The ammenities such as the fishing, pool and harbor exceded our expectations. It was a nice quite place for a vacation.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+.
Good Central Location for exploring the Florida Keys
Guest: Bev
(Lewisville, Idaho)
Date of Stay: 04/18/11
Review Submitted: 04/29/11
We enjoyed a relaxing week here in April. The apartment had everything we needed. The barbecue was nice to cook on at night. The central location made it easy to get to Key West and then back up without a lot of driving. It was nice and quiet at night. Neighbors were friendly.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, age 55+.
Enjoyable time in the key´s
Guest: Trond&Sigrun
(Norway)
Date of Stay: 07/22/10
Review Submitted: 02/06/11
If you like a cozy place to barbeque your own caught fish (or some from the neighbors) in the evening, this is it. Great combination of a small hut with a nice place outside where the garden is made to provide you with privacy from the nearby neighbors and at the same time letting you enjoy the facilities at the site. Great place to use a kayak and explore the places nearby. The kids used the pool a lot and we visited the nice dolphin research center just across the street. It was really worthwhile the visit. We also visited Key West where we rented bikes and explored the very special place one of the days. Hans and Lisa has great taste and really want you to enjoy your stay, thanks’ a lot for a great vacation!!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.
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