Papa's House On Vaca Cut, fabulous location, views and amenities!

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A waterfront lounge with sun loungers and a view of the sea.
A pool area with a lounge chair and a table, surrounded by greenery and a view of the sea.
A living room with a sofa, a television, and a view of a body of water through large windows.
A dining area with a long table, chairs, and a view of the water.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a microwave, stove, and a refrigerator.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to San Pablo Catholic Church

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Marathon, FL
  • Place, San Pablo Catholic Church
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Curry Hammock State Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

6 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Towels provided · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Marathon

Located in Marathon, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sombrero Beach and Curry Hammock State Park, while Marathon Air Museum and Crane Point Museum and Nature Center are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
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Map
Marathon, FL

What's nearby

  • San Pablo Catholic Church - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Marathon Visitor Center - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Curry Hammock State Park - 1 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Marathon Air Museum - 2 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brass Monkey - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Island Fish Company - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Wooden Spoon - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Papa's House On Vaca Cut, fabulous location, views and amenities! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Papa's House On Vaca Cut, fabulous location, views and amenities! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Papa's House On Vaca Cut, fabulous location, views and amenities!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Papa's House On Vaca Cut, fabulous location, views and amenities!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Papa's House On Vaca Cut, fabulous location, views and amenities!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Papa's House On Vaca Cut, fabulous location, views and amenities! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Sunset Park Beach and San Pablo Catholic Church. Marathon Visitor Center and Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property!Excellent host!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun place

We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house itself, and the pool, were terrific. The location is also excellent. We did have a broken freezer in a refrigerator that needed to be replaced, so that was a glitch, and the construction noise next door was annoying, but overall the place is terrific.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friends annual vacation

Clean, beautiful, description was accurate, the view is amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for a multi family vacation

Beautiful property. Loved the little cove, and view from the back of the property. Great set up for hosting multiple families
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This is our favorite vacation home!

We come here as often as we can. The listing agent is fabulous to work with and the property is perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Dear Tammy, It was great to have you at the house again! I'm glad you had another memorable vacation at Papas House and look forward to seeing you next year! Regards, Kitty
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property & facilities were excellent - - fishing, not so good :(not a reflection on the stay or facilities - just the way it is sometimes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect, private, and paradise. Exactly as advertised!

Easy access, very relaxing week. Everything we needed and more!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul 2022
Dear Jamie, I am so glad to read that you had a great week, couldn't ask for a better recommendation from a guest stay! I hope you are able to make a return visit. Regards, Kitty
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

The home was beautiful - had comfortable rooms, great gathering spaces, and the outside area was spectacular for fishing, swimming, and sunbathing!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr 2023
Dear Susan, Thanks so much for the great review, I'm so glad you had a great week and took home memories of the home and the Keys! I hope you will be able to make another trip to Papas House! Regards, Kitty
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Womderful spring break trip

Had friends and family at this property over spring break and had an amazing time. We rented a boat and had great access to the ocean and gulf sides as the weather dictated. We also managed to land/release a tarpon after missing quite a few. Can't wait to book again for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr 2023
Dear Robert, Thanks so much for the review and what fun to hook an release a tarpon! Look forward to seeing you next year! Kitty
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Week in Paradise

We come to the Keys (Marathon specifically) at least once a year and typically stay at a different home each time. This house was amazing! All one level, the pool was just steps outside the door and amazing views, especially at sunset! We will definitely book our next stay at Papa's House!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Dear Suzette, I'm so glad you had a great week and I look forward to seeing you on your next Keys vacation. You were great guests and always welcome. Regards, Kitty
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoy gorgeous waterfront views and activities

We loved the waterfront views that were available through much of the house. We took kayaks out and enjoyed the heated pool. We would recommend bringing your boat if you have one or renting one. Also, don’t forget to bring any water toys you own for activities on the peaceful waters.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr 2023
Dear Robert, Thanks for the great review, I'm so glad you had a great week. I hope will be able to return for another Keys trip to the house! You were a great guest and always welcome. Regards, Kitty
Verified review

8/10 Good

The right place for a quiet family retreat

My family and I very much enjoyed our stay at the Papa's House. The house was quite comfortable (indoor and outdoor) and the neighborhood was quiet. The waterfront location of the house gave us beautiful sunsets and calm evenings listening to the sound of the sea. We rented a boat and had it docked in front of the house. This allowed us to jump on board whenever we wanted and go enjoy the reef. Very good memories indeed.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Dear Pierre, I'm so glad you had a great week. I'm always glad to hear guests think it is as special a location as I do! I hope to see you again for your next vacation. Regards, Kitty
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Place

We had 9 family members staying for the week. Everything about the place was awesome except one thing. Half of the 1st floor was not particularly cool via the A/C. Temp setting is 72 degrees but I don't think it was below 76 at times. Had to use several fans at night to sleep.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best house in Marathon

If you like old school Keys this is the place! The house was super clean and wide open. The pool was great after a day on the boat. Sunsets we fabulous right from the house or right around the corner by boat. We had everything we needed, very well stocked. Pool & ping pong tables got a workout this week. Kitty was a pleasure to work with. Just a seamless, perfect week! Can’t wait to get back to Papa’s House. We could have stayed a month!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan 2022
Thanks for the great review and you were fabulous guests. Always glad to hear families and friends enjoy the house, views and location. I hope you can make a return visit! Best Wishes, Kitty
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Ocean Side Location in Marathon

Papas house on Vaca Cut is the perfect Marathon vacation home for outdoor entertainment and fishing. An ocean side location that still has a view of the beautiful Florida Keys sunset is hard to come by, and this house delivers. The pool is wonderful and the hot tub felt great on a cooler day. If you are staying during winter months I would suggest paying to have the pool heated. The pool is shaded, which will be great in the summer but may be a bit chilly in the winter without pool heat. We had easy docking for our boat. The cove is a no wake zone so you will not have speeding boats or jet skis rocking your boat. The neighborhood was nice and quiet. There does appear to be a construction project going on next door but we never heard or saw a person there. The kitchen was adequately stocked. The only thing I would change about the inside of the house is the furniture. It is not very comfortable for hanging out at night. This was not a big deal for us as we spent most of our time outside. The pool table in the listing is no longer there but there is a nice ping pong table and several nice kayaks for use. There is a great little beach/kayak launch area. If you are familiar with the Florida Keys you are familiar with the smell you can sometimes get when you stay on bayside. We did not have any of that staying in an ocean side home. Kitty was quick to reply to all of my questions and provided great instructions upon check in. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jan 2023
Dear Debbie I'm so glad you had a great week! Thanks for sharing how much you enjoyed the house and location and I hope you will have a return trip sometime in the near future! Regards, Kitty
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect in every way!

House , location, amenities were all just right. Had a great week on the water and enjoying all it had to offer. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Boating adventure

Loved the dock. Rented a boat for 4 days and explored the area. Great time had by all!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful

We appreciate being able to stay at your beautiful home. Perfect! Here's a list of things that need to be fixed. Water in the shower doesn't work in the bedroom next to the kids room, volume didn't work on TV in kids room, refrigerator handle broken, washing machine drips water after cycle, rugs are rolling up- someone will trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Amazing is all I can say! Our 35ft scout fit fine. The home had everything we needed. I would love to stay here every year until I am able to buy my own home in Marathon. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Views for days!!!!

Great Stay!! Awesome location!!! Would definitely book again!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Annual keys vacation

Great location for enjoying boat, pool and close to EVERYTHING!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A home away from home

We chose this property as we wanted a peaceful base to explore from with our boat. As soon as we walked through the door we realised we had chosen the right place. There’s a peaceful calm about the property with beautiful westerly views and an eclectic mix of furniture which we loved. If you want a standard box shaped canal property then this is not for you. This is an open ocean viewed, wide single story property with tons of character.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Can't wait to come back.

There is not much to be said about Papa's house that hasn't already been mentioned before. Location is perfect. Quiet neighborhood, safe for young children. Easy access to the open ocean when renting a boat with sandbars nearby. Rooms are spacious. Everyone in my family sleeps with a fan, this house had a ton of them. We've already booked our return trip, the pros far outweigh the cons when stacked against other properties in Marathon. We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Excellent location and incredible sunsets.

This home has the most spectacular sunsets with an amazing outdoor area for fishing, kayaking, boating, swimming and sunning. We basically lived out here for the entire week. Inside could use some more comfortable seating areas to relax in for the evenings and the beds are fair. House was clean, but had some Florida bugs. Garage area could use some cleaning up. Customer service with agency was good.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
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