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Ocean front house. Quiet retreat on the Atlantic. Pool, kayaks, and a firepit!

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Property grounds
Living room with pull out sofa
Jetty, perfect for coffee, cocktails or just relaxing
Dining room and living room area
Hammocks and chaises

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Marathon, FL
  • Place, Crawl Key
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Dolphin Research Center
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Curry Hammock State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Ocean front house. Quiet retreat on the Atlantic. Pool, kayaks, and a firepit!

Beautiful sunrises with a private jetty. Dolphins who pass by. Spend time kayaking or fishing, and follow up with a dip in the pool. Relax downstairs, outside, but shaded from the tropical sun. In the afternoon or evening return to the jetty to toast the beautiful keys’ sunsets. The dining room and living room face the ocean with windows across the front. The colors of the ocean and sky are never the same, providing an ever changing vista. A kitchen with granite counters and island gives you ample space to prepare meals. Downstairs is a gas grill for your fresh catch or burgers. The TV room has a large TV with internet access and Directv. The primary bedroom is en-suite with a bath with a tub/shower. The second bedroom can be set-up as two twin beds or as a King bed. Both bedrooms have televisions. There is WIFI for your devices.

Marathon center is 7 miles west of the Pink Dolphin with two grocery stores, pharmacies and shops. Lots of local restaurants and bars provide live entertainment nightly. The Dolphin Research Center is a mile away and Curry Hammock State Park is nearby.

The Pink Dolphin is a duplex with retired owners living in other side who will follow you lead for interaction. Phil is an avid fisherman and retired lawyer, so he’s never short of good stories.

Marathon home rentals regulations require 7 nights minimum and we rent Saturday to Saturday. Pet fees are $150 for one dog, second is additional. We are licensed and inspected by the City of Marathon. Our license number is VACA 23-155

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About the area

Marathon

Marathon is home to this holiday home. Keys Cable Park and Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sombrero Beach and Curry Hammock State Park.
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Marathon, FL

What's nearby

  • Crawl Key - 1 min drive - 1.3 km
  • Dolphin Research Center - 1 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Curry Hammock State Park - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Keys Cable Park - 2 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Little Conch Key - 6 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Island Fish Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sparky's Landing Fish and Cocktails - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Angler & Ale - ‬5 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

tim a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Terrific views and great location.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Larry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a great place to stay. The owner was very friendly and nice to talk with
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

myles e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and the unit was clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay!

Wonderful location...spectacular views…….well appointed rental and very pleasant/friendly hosts!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr, 2025
We look forward to your return! Phil and Margaret
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy to check in and out. Beautiful location. Enjoyed kayaking, swimming, exploring, but most of all the view. The house was clean and comfortable. Loved every minute of our week, wish it was longer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Natalie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was nice and clean. We wished the pool was in better shape and my husband needed to clean the pool. We did enjoy it after a little TLC.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

alfredo g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A quiet paradise

The owners who live next door are very friendly and the location is ideal. The jetty makes you feel like you're on your own mini island, not that you can really hear the road noise inside the house. And you're just far enough away to feel isolated but still close to all the good food stops on Marathon.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr, 2025
So glad you found us. We have been hiding here for years and now you’ve found us. Do hope you come back. Phil and Margaret
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10/10 Excellent

Neva W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Warm Tropical Escape

This property was just what we were looking for! Beautifully landscaped, scrupulously clean, ON the ocean with beautiful sunrise/sunsets...a place for our dog to run! Midway down the Keys so close to beautiful turquoise waters, Key West and countless attractions and parks. We highly recommend. Our hosts were so gracious and super friendly!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr, 2025
Neva, we enjoyed your stay at the Pink Dolphin. Hope you come back. Phil and Margaret
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10/10 Excellent

Kristin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxation at its best!

PERFECT spot for relaxing, watching the sunrise AND sunset with close proximity to everything without being in the hustle and bustle. The views from the house and the backyard are exactly what the keys are all about! The communication before, during and after our stay with the owners could not have been any better. The house and pool are CLEAN and well stocked with everything needed and did I mention the view! My entire family can’t wait until next time- We will definitely be returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr, 2024
We enjoyed meeting you and your family! Please come back again, the keys in April beats New England any day!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Host and amenities!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Beth W.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Mar, 2025
Glad you enjoyed your stay! Please hurry back!
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