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Beach House with Private Pool & Dock on the Gulf with Sunset views
| Sleeps | 4 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Space | 1,250 sq. ft. |
| Property type | house |
| Minimum Stay | 7 nights |
Overview
House, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, (Sleeps 4)
You don't come to the islands to stay in a town! Relax in our tropical paradise away from the traffic and noise of US Hwy #1.
When we decided to purchase a home in the Florida Keys privacy and being close to nature was top on our list of requirements. We found the perfect combination on Grassy Key, a small island between Islamorada and Marathon made famous by 'Flipper' and the Dolphin Research Center.
On Grassy Key we are close enough to enjoy Marathon restaurants and grocery shopping yet still be able to explore dive sites in both the Upper and Lower Keys!
The perfect location has now been turned into the perfect oasis. Special features include a gourmet kitchen that will please the most discriminating chef. Our guests enjoy luxury bedding with quality linens, fluffy towels and bathrobes. Wireless internet service and free domestic phone calls if you must stay in touch with the outside world!
After a full day in the sun there is no better place to relax than in the cool fresh water pool surrounded by the lush gardens. Check out the massive coconut and royal palms, the 9' high bird of paradise, the banana and key lime trees, blooming hibiscus and orchids. Just don't lay under the coconut trees!
Professional maintained by our local caretakers, Doug and Donna you will be pleasantly surprised at the extra attention we take to make your stay enjoyable!
Need more proof? Take a look at our past guest's comments, then check our availability calendar for your vacation dates. Don't hesitate, after 15 years of satisfied guests this home books months in advance.
PLR200300114
Keywords: romantic getaway, beach cottage
About The Owner
Born and raised in Georgia I have always loved the climate in Florida. I was in awe when I first visited the Keys and drove across the old wooden 7Mile Bridge, I knew then I wanted a home in this tropical paradise. After spending several years looking, I fell in love with White Sands and her previous owners, Pat & JoAnne Ballenger! Thankfully I was able to acquire this home and now have my own slice of paradise to enjoy when I can get away from the horse farm.
The Owner purchased this house in 1998
Why The Owner chose Marathon Area
It's a perfect location on Grassy Key, private and removed from the noisy traffic of US Hwy #1. Close enough to Marathon for grocery shopping and enjoying the conveniences of fine dining. Less than an hour south is the tourism capital of the Keys - Key West is brimming with cruise ships and night life.
What makes this house unique
Your own private tropical gardens with unobscured sunset views from the end of the 300' long dock. Delight to the music of palm fronds singing in the breeze. Enjoy the Gulf views from the expansive wall of windows, the comfy deck chairs on the back porch, or our colorfully painted Adirondack beach chairs
Guestbook comments from the owner
The place is great! What a place to just unwind and recharge the "batteries".
We have rented homes up and down the Keys for the past 15 years and this place is by far the nicest.
Donna and Doug took good care of us and the house. Maybe see you this fall!
John and Deb Koch & Steve and Donna Achilles
Amenities
Marathon House Accommodation and Amenities
- house
- Guests provide their own meals
- Housekeeper Optional
- 1250 sq. ft.
- Max. occupancy: 4
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters ...
- not suitable for children ...
- pets not allowed
- non smoking only
- Beach
- Beachfront
- Oceanfront ...
- Waterfront ...
- Away From It All
- Romantic
- Air Conditioning
- Alarm Clock
- Basic Soaps
- Broadband Access
- Ceiling Fans
- Clothes Dryer
- Filtered Water
- Free Long Distance
- Hair Dryer
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Mosquito Magnet
- Paper Towels
- Parking
- Sofa Bed
- Telephone
- Toilet Paper
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Wireless Internet
- Blender
- Coffee Grinder
- Coffee Maker
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen
- Lobster Pot
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry Items
- Refrigerator ...
- Stove
- Toaster
- Dining ...
- Dining Area
- 2 Bathrooms
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Bathroom 1 -
Bathroom 2 -
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4
- King size beds (1), Queen size Beds (1)
- Books
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Satellite / Cable ...
- Stereo
- Television
- VCR
- Video Library
- Balcony
- Beach Chairs
- Beach Towels
- Binoculars
- Boat Dock
- Deck / Patio
- Fish Cleaning Table
- Kayak / Canoe ...
- Large Cooler
- Lawn / Garden
- Outdoor Grill
- Outdoor Grill Gas
- Patio
- Unscreened Porch / Veranda
- Wood Deck
- Low Allergen Environment
- wheelchair inaccessible
- Heated Pool
- Outdoor Pool
- Private Pool ...
- jetted tub
- bay/sound
- botanical garden
- churches
- cinemas
- library
- live theater
- marina
- playground
- recreation center
- reefs
- restaurants
- synagogues
- theme parks
- bird watching
- boating
- scenic drives
- shopping
- sight seeing
- walking
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
- cycling
- deepsea fishing
- fishing
- fly fishing
- golf
- jet skiing
- kayaking
- parasailing
- pier fishing
- roller blading
- sailing
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- snorkeling
- snorkeling/diving
- swimming
- wind-surfing
Reviews
Wonderful!
4.9/5 -
(16 traveler reviews)
Paradise Found
After 30 plus trips visiting the FL Keys we have finally found our winter vacation home. From viewing sea life on the dock and kayaking in the Bay to long walks down Morton St., relaxing at the secluded pool, and grilling lobster on the back deck, the experience is more than we ever expected. We are signing up for next year and already can't wait to return.
Heaven
This place is amazing! Best vacation weve ever had. So many amenities. Kayaks dock on the gulf dvd library books local info. New appliances washer eryer. Spacious home beautiful layout. Pool area is beautifully landscaped & private. We rented a boat for a few days. Great fishing at sunsrt right off the dock. We loved it so much we stayed right there. Cooked our meals there. Short trip to key west for Kinos flipflops turned around came right back. Well def be back, hated to leave this lil paradise
Fabulous getaway Fla. Keys home
We had the best time staying at White Sands for 2 weeks. We were greeted by caretakers Doug and Donna upon arrival. Any questions we had in the beginning were quickly handled by them. The home is beautiful and well stocked - just bring your bathing suit, relax in the hammock, breathe deep, smile, and enjoy the fantastic panoramic views of the Florida Bay. We loved the large master bedroom and bath. The owner, Katreena, takes great pride in her
home, constantly updating. She ordered a brand new washer and dryer just before we arrived, and also had new master bath shower fixtures installed. Loved the heated pool too! We will be back! Thank you, Katreena!
Just perfect
I spent a glorious week at White Sands and will be returning for more. I've been staying at properties on Morton Street for about 15 years now. White Sands is the best of all. I wanted for nothing - it's got it all. Wonderful dock that treats you to wildlife at every turn, relaxing beach right out your back door, a fantastic pool just as private as could be, porch views all around the home, a wonderfully stocked kitchen with all the best appliances. Just writing about it makes me want to go back right now!
Nearby are great places - try Curry Hammock park for kayaking and you'll be lucky to see some bonnet head sharks. Marathon has a fun movie theater with tables and chairs instead of rows of seats, so you can enjoy dinner while you watch a movie. Bahia Honda State Park is not to be missed. Go to Sandspur Beach and you will find a beach right out of the Caribbean. The snorkeling off the beach is fantastic and if you love shells, it's the place to find them. Key West is always fun - the Hemingway House, Audubon House and even the Trolley Tour is fun. The Tropic Cinema is an award winning art house theater and a great place for a rainy day.
But, with all that said, you don't really need to leave White Sands at all to have an unforgettable vacation. The home is perfect. Enjoy!
Perfect Christmas Vacation
Our family of 4, including 2 college age children, spent 2 wonderful weeks over the Christmas Holiday at White Sands. We all absolutely loved it!
We had never vacationed in the Florida Keys and didn't know for sure if we would like not having the typical beach scene. But, being outdoorsy type people who enjoy kayaking, fishing and boating, White Sands was a perfect fit for us. There are 4 kayaks at the home that we used to kayak over to the mangrove coves just around the corner to the left off of the dock. We caught snappers that we fixed for lunch almost on a daily basis. In the mangrove cove, we also saw several sharks, sting rays, tarpons, iguanas and tons of different kinds of birds. Plus, the kayaks are great to take out and get just past the tree/coast line and watch the sunset. AMAZING! One night while watching the sunset, a huge sea turtle swam up to us.
The other outside amenities are equally as pleasing. The pool was heated and was a great way to spend afternoons around. The hammock was fought over daily as to who would be taking their afternoon nap in it. Plus, the deck was our go to spot for breakfast and also evening wine down time. Also, many great moments were spent hanging out or fishing off of the dock. It's incredible the amount of fish and variety of fish that are around the dock. We saw spotted rays, barracudas, puffer fish, lobsters and sharks from the dock. Plus, you can't beat the afternoon sun on the dock.
Inside was just as perfect. The kitchen is designed to allow multiple cooks prepping at once with plenty of stocked cooking equipment. The view from the dining room table was unbeatable. And, the bed in the master bedroom was more comfortable than our own at home beside the spa like bathroom.
We have already booked it for next year and can't wait to go back!
Awesome
I cannot express how perfect White Sands is. When we arrived I was in aw by the breath taking views. The home was immaculate right down to the dinning table set for a awesome dinner. We rented a boat for a few days that we kept right at the dock. The grounds were well maintained and beautiful. We went swimming everyday in the beautiful pool. When we did venture out we went to LuLu's for breakfast , Sparkys Landing for lunch and The Island Co.for dinner. I would like to say thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us. This is a vacation we will never forget. Hope to return next year.
Map
Swim/Snorkel/Kayak from our dock, Enjoy birdwatching and sunsets from our turtle nesting beach, Biking & Walking trails, Nearby Dolphin Research Center, Marathon offers, Tennis & Golf facilities, Charter Fleets & Boat Rentals, Scuba, Snorkel, Windsurfing & Kayaking Tours, Groceries, Airport and Medical Facilities
Photos
Rates & Availability
Marathon House Rental Rates
- Rental Basis:
- per property
- Owner accepts payment in:
- USD
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Winter thru Summer
Jan 7 2017 -
Sep 1 2017
Changeover Day: Saturday 7 night minimum stay
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$2,300
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Fall
Sep 2 2017 -
Nov 17 2017
Changeover Day: Saturday 7 night minimum stay
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$2,100
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Thanksgiving
Nov 18 2017 -
Nov 24 2017
Changeover Day: Saturday 7 night minimum stay
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$2,300
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Fall2
Nov 25 2017 -
Dec 15 2017
Changeover Day: Saturday 7 night minimum stay
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$2,100
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Christmas Holidays 2017
Dec 16 2017 -
Jan 6 2018
Changeover Day: Saturday 7 night minimum stay
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$2,500
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2018
Jan 7 2018 -
Aug 25 2018
7 night minimum stay
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$2,350
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My Standard Rate
7 night minimum stay
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$2,300
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Additional information about rental rates
| Refundable damage deposit | $1,000 |
| Tax Rate | 12.5% |
Rates for 2 occupants, additional fees for 3rd or 4th guest with a maximum occupancy of four. Sorry, this home is not child friendly
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- Available
- Unavailable
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