Location: Marathon, Marathon Area, Florida Keys, Florida, USA View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 8)
Come visit Catherine's Tropical Paradise!
This beautiful, tropically decorated home in the heart of Marathon in the Florida Keys.
Imagine staying on a deep-water swimming canal seconds from the Atlantic Ocean providing ample dockage and direct access to the Atlantic Ocean.
Just minutes from your back door you will find world famous fishing, snorkeling, and diving. This fantastic three bedroom, two bath, split-floor plan home is newly furnished, well-equipped, and light and bright with large canal-side windows. With a queen-size bed in the master bedroom, two twin-size beds in the second bedroom, and a large third bedroom with a queen-size bed and separate entrance, this home will provide your party with ample room to spread out. Relaxing is made easy in this home. You will find everything you need for a perfect paradise vacation.
Free Wireless Internet offered at this house!!!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer: Laundry Room with new Washer/Dryer. Purchase new in 2008.
- Dryer: Purchased new in 2008.
- Linens Provided
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: Room to park a boat trailer for up to a 30ft boat in front of the house.
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2) : Master Bedroom and the In-law Suite Bedroom have Queen Beds.
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : The third bedroom has 2 twin beds.
- Convertible Bed: Trundle bed with 2 twins or can be setup as 1 king. Sleeps 2 adults. Purchased New in 2009.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (3) : Cable TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Private Hot Tub
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Kitchen also has a Microwave, Coffee Maker, and Garbage Disposal. New refrigerator in 2009.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator (2) : One in the kitchen, one in the Laundry room. Both are Refrigerator/Freezer units. The kitchen refrigerator includes an ice maker. Both are are new as of 2009.
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Ocean View: Three houses down our canal is the Atlantic Ocean. Quick access to offshore fishing, snorkeling, and diving.
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details
- Communications
- Telephone: Local calls only.
- Broadband Internet: .Free AT&T DSL via WIFI/wireless router
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Dock Space for up to two 32 foot Boats, 15 foot Swim-able Clean Canal, 5 foot (mean low tide) Channel to the Ocean.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Will consider small-medium dogs for an additional $150 rent.
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations): One level house, 1 shower has a seat. Doors to bathrooms are smaller than wheelchair width, assistance would be needed to get into the bathoom. Entrance from a car to the front door includes small rock parking lot. We have had handicapped guests that were satisfied with the property.
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations): One level house, 1 shower has a seat. Doors to bathrooms are smaller than wheelchair width, assistance would be needed to get into the bathoom. Entrance from a car to the front door includes small rock parking lot. We have had guest with a wheelchair that were satisfied with the property.
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: At least one renter my be 25 years old and provide a drivers license photocopy as proof. We will consider renters between 18-24 years old with an increased security deposit.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Conveniently located for 1 hour day trips to Key West (the southernmost point in the U.S.A.).
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Fall Sept-Dec. $1000/week
Christmas or New Years Week $1900/week
Winter Jan-April $1500/week
Summer May-Labor Day $1300/week
Lobster Mini Season $2000/week
1st Week Lobster Season $1900/week
Security Deposit $500 - Taxes 12.5% - Cleaning Fee $125
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Canal House, Seconds to the Atlantic Ocean, Hot Tub, and Dock
Year Purchased: 2003
Why the Owner Chose Marathon
I grew up in the Northeast USA, so having a vacation rental in the Florida Keys is a dream come true. Marathon supports week to week rentals and since most of our guests are families, this works out great. We love Marathon because of the small town friendly neighborhood culture, the great fishing and snorkeling, and relaxing at Sombrero Beach.
The Unique Benefits at this House
For serious fishing and diving, our house is 30 seconds from the Atlantic Ocean.
Our canal is 15ft deep so depending on the time of year, you will find lobster, snapper, and even an occasional Manatee in our canal. Many of our guests enjoy the Hot Tub or swim in the canal after a day on the water. Unlike some 3 bedroom newer multi-story houses, our house fits the budget of young families.
Owner's Map of Marathon
Hello, my name is Cathy and I'm the proud owner/operator of Catherine's Tropical Paradise. I love to travel, and while in the Keys, I'm usually busy taking my three boys fishing and snorkeling.
Property Photos
- Steps from the Atlantic Ocean, a short trip to Sombrero Reef - Marathon Vacation Rental
- Canal Side Family Room with Surround Sound DVD System - Marathon Vacation Rental
- Relax in the Hot Tub after a day of fishing, diving, or just hanging out - Marathon Vacation Rental
- 100 ft of Seawall, room for a 32 ft Boat, 15 ft deep canal + 5 ft Channel offsho
- Nearby our House is Sombrero Beach with a Great Kids Playground
- DIning Room
- Sunset in the Florida Keys - Please visit us again!!!
- In-Law Suite has a desk, queen bed, and your own TV
- Sombrero Reef Lighthouse, a short boat trip offshore
- Our Patio and Grilling Area
- After a Great Day Fishing
- Kitchen with Dishwasher, Microwave, Stove/Oven, Refrigerator, Garbage Disposal
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