Fishermen,Divers---Pool---Open Water View----Easy Ocean Access

• Boot Key Paradise

  Boot Key Paradise

  • Guest Roy & Avril
  • Date of stay 02/23/13
  • Review Submitted 03/15/13
  Boot Key Retreat was a fabulous rental. It was clea, well furnished & had everything we needed for an enjoyable stay. The location for our fishing holiday was fantastic. We were in a sheltered area at the end of a canal with fuel docks just around the corner. Brilliant access to both Ocean & Gulf. We had a lovely Manatee vist our dock early one morning...a fantastic sight for my elderly father-in-law who had never seen one....he has now! The pool was superb and the Kayaks were an added bonus as we had never tried them before. Doug & Donna the caretakers were friendly & most helpful. I would not hesitate to reccommend Boot Key retreat to anyone looking for a family holiday or ultimate fishing experience.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Wonderful Time

  Wonderful Time

  • Guest jhill
  • Date of stay 01/26/13
  • Review Submitted 02/12/13
  and exactly as presented. We had a great "reunion" of family and friends to relax and get to know the area. The homeowner and property caretakers are great and easy to work with. Everything you see and more are included to make your stay a "home away from home" experience. Would we return? In a heart beat! Thank You for sharing this property in a great location. (Oh, and IF you prefer NOT to drive, the local taxi is $5.00 anywhwere in Marathon and will pick you up in 5 minutes.)

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• A Great Vacation

  A Great Vacation

  • Guest Chris R.
  • Date of stay 12/22/12
  • Review Submitted 01/01/13
  We spent Christmas week at this home with our son, daughter-in-law and 2 grandsons. It was clean and well maintained. It had everything we needed. We found many attractions close by including the Turtle Hospital and the Dolphin Research Center. We even had an encounter with a mama manatee and her baby via the sea kayaks that were included with the home! It was quiet, secluded and yet close to shopping and restaurants. A+

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• The Shaw Family

  The Shaw Family

  • Guest Ruth
  • Date of stay 07/14/12
  • Review Submitted 08/01/12
  We had a wonderful time in Marathon. The house was adorable and it surpassed all our expectations. It was perfect for our family who enjoyed the fishing, kayaks, snorkeling, and swimming in the pool. It was centrally located where you can go to Key West for a day and return home and having Publix two or three blocks away was nice. Donna and her husband met us the day we arrived and were so pleasant and helpful. All in all, we had a great time and cannot wait until we return. I have told my friends about this rental and highly recommend it to anyone.

  Recommended for: Families with young children, girls getaway.

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• BEST KEPT SECRET IN THE KEYS (until now)

  BEST KEPT SECRET IN THE KEYS (until now)

  • Guest Tally8
  • Date of stay 03/17/12
  • Review Submitted 03/28/12
  WHAT A GREAT VACATION HOME! Comfortably accommodated two families (4 adults & 4 children). Everything you'll need is there. Property was clean and well maintained with newer appliances. Large kitchen & dining area with plenty of seating. Cozy living room (for those rare times when you choose to be indoors). Overall exceptional value. Incredible access to both Atlantic and Gulf. Just minutes from 7 Mile Bridge. Most folks will undoubtedly want to fish offshore, but don't pass up the backwaters of Sister Creek. We got into some nice redfish feeding with the afternoon tide. Dock your own boat or rental right at the house. Fish cleaning table and hose are conveniently located at the dock. Kids loved the pool and kayaks! Even got to kayak along with a mother and juvenile manatees. Access to other islands and beaches was excellent. Key West, Bahia Honda State Park and Islamorada were just a short drive away. Island Fish Co. Restaurant and Sunset Grille & Raw Bar are only minutes from the house. Although we are sometimes apprehensive about dealing with private owners, we found this owner to be friendly, reasonable and accommodating. Owner promptly returned all of our emails and phone inquiries. We will certainly recommend this property to friends visiting the Keys.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

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• Boot Key Reteat

  Boot Key Reteat

  • Guest Rob
  • Date of stay 12/25/11
  • Review Submitted 01/08/12
  A great location, quiet, perfect setting, with shops and dining within a short walk. We enjoyed the heated pool and the kayaks and fishing off the bulkhead. Saw manatees and dolphins in the bay from the deck. Was a perfect location to operate a boat from (we rented from Fish and Fun), with several dockside restaurants and a 10 minute ride through the harbor to Sombraro Beach.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, tourists without a car, families with teenagers.

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• LINDLE FAMILY & FRIENDS

  LINDLE FAMILY & FRIENDS

  • Guest MIKE FROM NASHVILLE
  • Date of stay 04/30/11
  • Review Submitted 05/12/11
  HAD A GREAT TIME, GOT OUR FIRST TARPON TO THE BOAT DUE TO THE AVAILAILABILITY OF MULLET RIGHT OFF OUR CANAL. BAIT AND FUEL MINUTES FROM LEAVING OUR DOCK, IN ROUTE TO THE REEF & SO, SO CLOSE TO 7 MILE BRIDGE, SPINNER SHARKS, BULL SHARKS, NURSE SHARKS, MACKERAL,SNAPPER & YELLOWTAILS ABUNDUNT, NOT TO MENTION SOME REAL, REAL BIG SHARKS THAT WE NEVER GOT TO SEE, BUT WILL HAVE MY KIDS & GRANDKIDS TALKING ABOUT FOR SOME TIME, & BIG, NICE BEDS, ALL 3 ROOMS, VERY COMFORTABLE, CLOSE TO EVERYTHING, WE'LL DEFINATELY BE BACK IF YOU'LL HAVE US, THANKS AGAIN. LINDLES & GUESTS

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, tourists without a car, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

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• Location...Location...Location!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  Location...Location...Location!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Guest Patti
  • Date of stay 10/28/10
  • Review Submitted 11/08/10
  I just returned from a vacation at Boot Key Retreat and it was wonderful!!!... The views from the deck were spectacular and the weather was beautiful.... I was able to relax in the pool or on the deck or in the Hammock and enjoy the beautiful and calming surroundings... I also was able to enjoy wonderful meals and cocktails at the many scenic restaurants nearby.... And only one hour to Key West !!!!! I would reccommend Boot Key Retreat to anyone who enjoys relaxing and having fun!!! The house was beautiful and clean! I can't wait to return !!!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, people with disabilities, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• 10/9/10-10/16/10

  10/9/10-10/16/10

  • Guest Sue & Ron
  • Date of stay 10/09/10
  • Review Submitted 10/31/10
  Great vacation with daughter & her family. The house was spotless and easily childproofed. I was originally concerned about my 15 month old grandson being around so much water. Did not need to be concerned, we spent alot of time enjoying the deck and only brought him downstairs to enjoy the pool. When he napped we spend our time downstairs lounging in the sun or whatever. Good location for kayaking and taking walks on the bridge (actually seen a sunrise twice from the bridge). We all enjoyed Sombrero Beach on a day that turned out picture perfect after they were predicting a rainy day. Restaurants are closeby. Especially liked Lazy Days (beautiful sunset). Not far from the Flea Market and close enough to do a day trip to Key West. We decided to stay home for a steak and tails dinner on the grill one evening. Everything we needed to prepare, serve and enjoy a delicious meal was right there including the sunset..... Good Times! We'll be back!!!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, people with disabilities, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Boot Key Retreat family fun

  Boot Key Retreat family fun

  • Guest Pam
  • Date of stay 08/14/10
  • Review Submitted 08/26/10
  My family just returned from Boot Key Retreat and we had the best time. We fished with our two boats and caught some tuna and dolphin. My grand daughter loved the pool. We had a great time sitting around the pool with our drinks and talking about what fun we had each day. A perfect open view of the water !! The house was very clean and well maintained and Donna was nice to work with .

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.

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Everything has gone up but our rates! Taxes, elec, water,sewer!
12/16/11 to 9/17/12..$2200.00-$2300.00/week..
9/17/12to 11/19/12..$1500.00/week.. $5000.00/month 2011
Christmas & Easter $2600.00, Thanksgiving,min lobster....$2800.00/week
Rates include cleaning but do not include 12.5% State of Florida room Tax
We are licensed by City of Marathon, License #DWE5403101,Monroe County
and the State of Florida,so your deposit is safe with us.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.