Private pool - lights change colors at night - look closely find Iggy the Iguana
Location: Marathon, Marathon Area, Florida Keys, Florida, USA (7 minute walk to Sombrero Beach) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
Keywords: Private pool, walk to nice beach, hot tub, fish from dock
This house has it all – a 7 min walk to Sombrero Beach, hot tub, heated private pool, ocean views, a "fisherman's" dock, high speed wireless Internet, cut flowers, chocolates on your pillows, etc., etc.
Marathon recently spent $5M renovating Sombrero beach - it's one of the best beaches in the Keys. Beach chairs, towels, umbrella, cooler, sand toys, and snorkel equipment are all provided. The 12' X 28' pool is on the west side, so it gets full sunshine for sun bathing in your Speedo (you'll have a lot of privacy in our back yard). In the winter we can heat the pool to 85 degrees. At night the pool light will change colors.
The fisherman's dock has a large fish cutting station, electric, plumbing, sink, lights for when you return in the dark, a hose for your boat and one at the fish cutting station, and rocket launchers on the pilings to place your rods so they don't get stepped on. Use the freezer out back for your bait, ice, and your catch. And what's the worst part about fishing in the summer? Answer: when you catch a load of fish and you have to clean them in the scorching sun when you return. Well, I've taken care of that. I have let the mangroves grow up and over the fish cutting station to block the sun as you clean your catch. There's even a shower to cool you off when you come back (see photo).
We are on the ocean side, so you'll have quick ocean access to some of the best fishing in the world.
Underwater lights have been installed in the canal - you'll be mesmerized by the fish while you sit on the park bench at night. Let the children cast a line and Voila - they caught a fish in the Keys - something they will always remember. Mangrove snapper, tarpon, angel fish, sting rays, and nurse sharks have all been caught off of my dock. A dozen tarpon have recently been spotted lurking in the shadows (see photo). Rods and reels are provided.
Spectacular sunrises over the Atlantic are available off of the master bedroom balcony. You will sleep like a baby in our beds, as they all have have 600 thread count sheets. All 3 bedrooms have a tropical theme decor.
High speed wirelss Internet, with coverage out to the pool will let you send your pics to everyone before you leave Paradise. Take a picture of Iggy the iguana out sunning himself at the pool (see pic). Family room TV has a 40" plasma TV - 2 additional color TVs are in the bedrooms (40" color in master bedroom).
The house sits on an unusually large lot, large enough to fit two houses. It sits way back from the street, ensuring your privacy (see photo). A picnic table and Weber gas grill along with the hot tub are on the deck out back. We also provide an extra tank of propane gas, just in case you run out when you're cooking that special dinner. And most of all, please remember the Rule that my daughter Caitlin made up when she was visiting with her friends from college during semester break - What goes on in the hot tub, STAYS in the hot tub!
Our house is fully furnished with everything you’d expect – towels, linens, microwave, toaster, etc…..and yes, there’s a blender. We also go the extra mile and provide the miscellaneous household products such as laundry detergent, dish soaps, paper towels, etc. No need to hassle with these upon your arrival.
To assist in making your stay more enjoyable, we will also provide a list of restaurants, including those off the beaten path that only the locals can find. I highlight those restaurants that we frequent when we are down there. When you arrive you'll have chocolates on your pillows and fresh cut flowers on your table. This house has it all!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided : 500 thread count sheets on all beds
- Washer
- Dryer
- Covered Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Entertainment
- Private Hot Tub
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Private Pool : private 12' X 28' heated (optional) with fiber optic lights that change color at night
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : an extra propane tank is on site in case you run out of gas with primary tank
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Live Theatre
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Sombrero Beach features picnic areas complete with grills, brand new shower facilities indoors and outdoors, beach volleyball, a, landscaped grassy nature walk, and a long sandy beach with a roped-in swimming area, suitable for swimming and snorkeling, Our house is stocked with plenty of board games as well as outdoor, games(croquet) for those days/nights you fell like chilling at the, house, Of course, a five minute walk to one of the Keys best beaches is always on the agenda, day or night! And if you're new to Marathon, don't worry. I will provide you with a list of things in the area (Turtle hospital, snorkeling, swim with the Dolphins, etc.). I will also provide a list of local restaurants with descriptions, and I highlight the ones my family prefers. I call my guests the day after they arrive, just to make sure they don't have any unanswered questions or concerns.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Rates for 2012 .... $2,000/week - Holiday Weeks .... $2,200/wk
12.5% tax added to the rates above
$600 reservation/security deposit
Pool heat (if requested)is an additional $100/wk - No cleaning fees
Rentals are Saturday to Saturday during winter and summer
City of Marathon Vacation Rental License # PLR2012-00039
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Walk to Sombrero Beach, Private Pool, Hot Tub, Fisherman'Sdock
Year Purchased: 2004
Property Photos
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- Private pool - lights change colors at night - look closely find Iggy the Iguana - Marathon, Florida Vacation Rental
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- Sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean from your master bedroom balcony! - Marathon, Florida Vacation Rental
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- A 5 minute walk gets you here!! Sombrero Beach - are those your beach chairs? - Marathon, Florida Vacation Rental
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- Family room
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- What goes on in the hot tub, stays in the hot tub.
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- Kitchen
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- Master bedroom - King bed - another day at the beach!
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- Sleep with the dolphins
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- The coral reef bedroom - can you find Nemo?
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- Tarpon out back - pic taken in August - will be there until first cold snap
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- 40' plasma TV, premium cable service and wireless Internet
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- Front yard - privacy from the street, unlike most rentals in the Keys!
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- Fully equipped dock with park bench - sit, relax and watch the fish at night
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- Clean your catch under a canopy of mangroves - shower is right there!
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- Tropical plants for back yard pool privacy
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- During summer the tarpon come into the canal attracted by underwater dock light
Traveler Reviews (2)
Wonderful vacation home!
Guest: mary
(michigan)
Date of Stay: 01/21/12
Review Submitted: 01/31/12
Our family of 8 stayed here the last week of January. This rental was perfect for us, and the owner was great to deal with. We thot it was the perfect distance from the beach and enjoyed the walk back and forth. We were even lucky enough to see dolphins at the beach! The pool was the activity of choice during our week at the rental. Some other things that will be great memories were catching a blue crab off the dock and a puffer fish and seeing an iguana taking a sun bath out by the pool. We enjoyed many games of pictionary in the evening and grilling on the deck. The pool was very private with a lot of greenery around it. The house was clean and was nicely furnished. We would absolutely recommend this rental!
Owner response:Being a Dad of four grown children, I was very glad to see this review. This was a family of 8 - six children with the oldest about 10 years old (can you picture seeing this family walking to/from the beach?). I know those family vacations are very special times. Catching fish off the dock, swimming in the private pool, and walking to Sombrero Beach will be remembered for a long, long time.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
SunSeeker
Guest: k8tikins
(Massachusetts)
Date of Stay: 11/20/11
Review Submitted: 12/11/11
Just spent another week in Paradise near Sombrero Beach at Neil's house. Everything was fantastic, better than he describes it. The backyard pool area was very private - with tropical plants on all sides. At night the kids bounced between the hot tub and the pool, with a little bit of fishing out at the dock - you could see the fish swimming in the canal below! Neil gave us a list of his favorite restaurants, all were excellent. We loved the Sunset Grill - kids swam in the pool, while we enjoyed ourselves at the Tiki hut. Sombrero Beach was great, a close walk, so we usually went there in the mornings, and stayed by the shaded pool in the afternoon. Overall it was a fun family vacation.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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