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Near San Pablo Catholic Church
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom_1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom_2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom_4
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom_1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom_2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Waterfront Home w/ Private Dock, Outdoor Shower & Home Office - Dog-Friendly
Located right on the water, this charming house offers the quintessential South Florida experience. For the fishing enthusiast, the highlight is the private dock—nestled on one of the few flow-through canals in Marathon. Bring your own boat and enjoy immediate access to the gulf or the sea. After a day on the water, rinse off at the outdoor shower, then roast your catch-of-the-day on the gas grill. The private patio offers a front-row view of the water—perfect for morning coffee or an evening glass of wine.
The updated kitchen has a full suite of appliances for easy cooking and cleanup. The dining area overlooks the water, so you can enjoy all your meals with a stunning view. Kick back in the beach-themed living room, then retire to the main bedroom, which has a TV, an en-suite bathroom with a standalone shower, and direct access to the back patio. Across the house are the remaining bedrooms, two of which are nearly identical. The fourth bedroom serves as a home office and has a futon, a desk, and a three-in-one printer for all your work-from-home needs. The guest bathroom has a standalone shower.
This family-friendly home base makes it easy to explore a range of outdoor attractions unique to South Florida.
Things to Know Free high-speed WiFi An outdoor shower and beach towels are available for your convenience An underwater light is available for attracting fish to the dock The dock has a maximum boat access of 25 feet This single-story house welcomes snowbirds The family dog is welcome
*Please note that there are two security cameras on-site (one on the front and one on the back of the home - video only)
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
About the neighborhood
Marathon
Located on the waterfront, this vacation home is in Marathon Shores, a neighborhood in Marathon. 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.
Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
San Pablo Catholic Church - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Marathon Visitor Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Marathon Air Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Curry Hammock State Park - 1 min drive - 2.0 km
Getting around
Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 3 min drive
Restaurants
Brass Monkey - 5 min drive
McDonald's
Circle K - 9 min walk
The Island Fish Company - 20 min walk
Wendy's - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Waterfront Home w/ Private Dock, Outdoor Shower & Home Office - Dog-Friendly pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront Home w/ Private Dock, Outdoor Shower & Home Office - Dog-Friendly?
As of Jun 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront Home w/ Private Dock, Outdoor Shower & Home Office - Dog-Friendly on Sep 18, 2026 start from $290, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Waterfront Home w/ Private Dock, Outdoor Shower & Home Office - Dog-Friendly?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Waterfront Home w/ Private Dock, Outdoor Shower & Home Office - Dog-Friendly?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Waterfront Home w/ Private Dock, Outdoor Shower & Home Office - Dog-Friendly located?
Located in Marathon Shores, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center, Marathon Visitor Center, and San Pablo Catholic Church. Marathon Air Museum and Curry Hammock State Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
The house seemed a bit bigger in the ad, but it was very nice. We enjoyed being on the canal and it was walking distance to simple shopping, ice cream and coffee.
Tammy G.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Bradley L.
May 7, 2024
Two-time renter-fantastic again
Great place, great location, close to everything. Perfect for boating/fishing getaway.
Bradley L.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Carter F.
Mar 25, 2024
Family trip 2024
Loved the location! House was perfect for our needs and what we wanted to do on vacation!!
This is a hidden gem, we had two families come together for New Years week and create someGreat memories. This house has several great restaurants within walking distance. Fish Tales at the top of the street is excellent seafood. Highly recommended. Will definitely book again in the future.
Harris C.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Noel S.
Mar 12, 2022
Perfect for fishing
Location to the Gulf and the Atlantic made it perfect for fishing. Furnishings were casual and comfortable.
Great place and reasonable. If bringing a boat you will need to beware of currents and sand bar at Vica Cut.
Ben S.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Noel S.
Jun 2, 2022
Absolutely beautiful
Clean, spacious and beautiful. Thank you!
Noel S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Susan B.
Jan 5, 2023
Location and a wonderful coastal atmosphere!
It was hard to leave this beautiful and graciously styled home. The central location in Marathon made day trips easy...any direction by car, bicycle or walking was full of fun, food & interest. Although the listing says it sleeps 10, I think our group was happy to keep to 7. Clean, airy & bright with room for meals together and relaxing. Highly recommend these wonderful hosts and their caretakers!
I loved how clean the property was, the management company wasn’t too communicative (taking over 2 weeks to respond!) but we really enjoyed our stay…the kitchen could use some other things other then the very, very basic essentials, but no biggie!
Amanda S.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 18, 2024
Thank you for your review, and we are glad to know that you enjoyed your stay with us. We sincerely apologize to hear that you had concerns during your stay and that you had difficulties reaching our team. We will have this noted to avoid future complaints. We do hope we will have another chance to host your stay with us.
We stay 7 nights house has pretty much all you need but you have to stock paper towel amd tissues if you plan to stay longer than couple days also condimens if you gonna cook .
Overall we love spaces with 4 bed and extra sofa bed . We catch a lot of snappers from the deck .
We will defintely come back !
This was oversll a nice property. The kitchen was well stocked for cooking our own meals, probably the best pots/pans and utensils of anyplace we have rented in the past. The bedrooms were spaciuos and comfortable. There were plenty of games available to play, we just didnt use them as we brought some card games of our own. There was plenty of space outside to fish the canal even though the owners boat was there, it wasn't in the way. The street is narrow and I think it would be very difficult if you came in there with a vehicle and a small trailer, unless you could move the trsiler around by hand. The home is centrally located in the keys for traveling north or south for different activities and there are plenty of fishing options very close.It would be nice if it was set up so that you could lock and unlock the door on the street side of the house from the outside instead of having to walk around the home all of the time. There is an air conditioner mounted pretty low and I whacked my head on the mounting bracket pretty hard on our first day there. The yellow tape on the bracket used as a marker just kind of blends in with everything else. All in all, this was a decent home and it met the needs for the 4 of us.
David D.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 1, 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We are happy you enjoyed this home. We sincerely apologize for the issues you have encountered during your stay. Our local team strives to provide every one of our guests with the best vacation possible. We are so sorry if our standards were not met during your time with us. We'll continue to work closely with both our local staff and the homeowner to make improvements to this home, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful getaway in the future.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Rachel s.
Sep 29, 2023
Good for a family Vacation
Very spacious and great location. The neighbor to the right is not friendly and acts like you being there is a problem, but ultimately they have nothing to do with us and just kind of watch from their yard. Whatever you do, do not park in their area. The only suggestion I would give is to have a visible tape or something showing the different elevations on the back patio area. We had a couple little accidents falling or tripping. Overall great property and very easy to access and enjoy.
Rachel s.
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 29, 2023
Rachel, we are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us We apologize for any inconvenience that has caused you. We will be sure to pass your suggestions along to our local manager who will work with our homeowner to make necessary upgrades. We look forward to hosting you again!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Eric S.
Apr 1, 2024
Good boat house
Perfect for a angler looking to both access to the gulf and Atlantic as the canal leads to both , rented boat for a few days and it worked out well , there is a tackle shop and gas dock right up the river , beware of the coral reef outside of the dock it could def be a hazard for boaters with little experience and would result in costly repairs, the location of the house is nice but the neighborhood is small if you wanted to go for a walk about and surrounded by highway , however there is a nice coffee shop 2 min walk , the house is nice and roomy and the lay out works well for a family with kids as the master is on one end and the other bedrooms are on the other , there was comment in the add about a underwater light to attract fish but we found this untrue , over all very nice place
Eric S.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 3, 2024
Thank you for your detailed feedback! We're glad to hear that our boat house was perfect for your angling needs and that the location provided convenient access to both the Gulf and Atlantic. We appreciate your cautionary note about the coral reef and will ensure to highlight this to future guests. It's great to know that you found the layout of the house suitable for families and that you enjoyed the roominess. We apologize for any discrepancies regarding the underwater light and will address this in our listing. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we hope to welcome you back for another enjoyable stay in the future.