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5 Bdrs 4 Baths! Direct Gulf and Atlantic Access!

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Unit #4 at The Tides at Vaca Cut
Living Dining Area
Fabulous Views
Dining for 10 (plus 3 at kitchen island)
Living area with Queen Sleeper Sofa
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12213 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher

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Marathon, FL
  • Popular LocationCaptain Hooks Marina and Dive Center6 min walk
  • Popular LocationCoco Plum Beach8 min walk
  • Popular LocationSombrero Beach9 min drive
  • AirportKey West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)65 min drive

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Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

4 bathrooms

Guest Bath Main Level

Toilet · Shower only

Guest Bath Upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Junior Master Bath Upstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Master Upstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

5 Bdrs 4 Baths! Direct Gulf and Atlantic Access!

Blue Turtle Villa at The Tides of Vaca Cut (Unit #4), is a brand new 5 bedroom 4 bath home with a private pool, boat slip, all the toys for the perfect vacation ~ paddle boards, kayak, giant Jenga, giant connect four, ping pong and more! Perfectly situated on the water with stunning views, sunrise and sunset colors, and direct quick access to both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico!

This gorgeous, 5-bedroom, 4 full baths with upscale décor and modern coastal feel, has 2293 square feet of living area and features an expansive master suite with a King bed, en suite bath, walk-in closet, and private balcony overlooking Vaca Cut. There is a Junior master on the main level also with a king-size bed and en suite bath. The 3rd and 4th bedrooms have queen size beds and the 5th bedroom has a set of bunks with a trundle underneath to sleep 3. There are 6 TVs (living room has cable, the others are hooked up for Netflix, Hulu, etc.). Designated high-speed wireless internet throughout the home. There is a maximum of 12, including all children, allowed by the City of Marathon. There is an electric car charger (extension cord not provided).

The Blue Turtle Villa boasts open living space, quartz countertops, a waterfall island with seating, a dry bar entertainment area, a large balcony on each floor, and a private pool. The ground level has a large covered area with seating, a grill, and a fenced yard. Lots of parking for your vehicles and boat trailer. Gated entrance. The Tides at Vaca Cut community has a gated entrance, private dock access with 30' of assigned dockage with power and water, whips for your boat, fish cleaning tables, and a waterfront gazebo. Situated in the heart of the Florida Keys within walking distance to restaurants, Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters, and various water activities, while a short drive to Sombrero and Coco Plum Beach, Bahia Honda State Park, Islamorada (40 minutes), or Key West (1 hour).

The kitchen includes everything you may need to cook and more (dishes, silverware, pots and pans, baking sheets, muffin tin, Vitamix Blender, food processor, crockpot, fondue pot, air fryer, pressure cooker, hand mixer, Keurig for your coffee, kids dishes, bartender tools). Outside gas grill, meat smoker, BBQ cooking accessories, bait freezer, and lots of games to enjoy with your family (giant Jenga for outside, giant connect 4, corn hole, mini golf putting, paddleboards, life vests, ping pong table, beach chairs, beach umbrella).

The pool can be heated for a fee of $125 per week plus tax and processing (prorated for longer stays).

The boat slip for this unit is #4.

The property manager, Meredith Tracy, Pineapple Properties of the Florida Keys, is available throughout your stay for any questions, needs, or recommendations! We are looking forward to helping you have an amazing Florida Keys vacation in this fabulous home!

Marathon is centrally located in the Florida Keys ~ just an hour from Key West, 40 minutes from Islamorada. There are seemingly endless activities to enjoy ~ from beachcombing to offshore fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving, parasailing, kayaking, paddle boarding, biking and many fun attractions such as The Turtle Hospital, Aquarium Encounters, Dolphin Research Center, Pigeon Key, and many state parks are close by as well, like the world-famous Bahia Honda State Park! Marathon is also home to incredible restaurants.

Due to the tides movement, we recommend experienced boaters only. Please see the video for best docking practice: https://youtu.be/AavuyW6_ljA https://youtu.be/AavuyW6_ljA

We recommend renting a car, but there are taxi companies available.

$45 Management Fee is Damage Insurance covering up to 3k in damages.

Property manager

Meredith Tracy, Pineapple Properties of the Florida Keys
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Ocean view

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
ALLOWED

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guests are required to sign Rental Agreement.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Marathon

Located in Marathon, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center and Florida Keys Country Club 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 Bahia Honda State Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Marathon, FL

What's nearby

  • Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters - 5 min walk
  • Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center - 6 min walk
  • Coco Plum Beach - 8 min walk
  • Curry Hammock State Park - 18 min walk
  • Sombrero Beach - 9 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Island Fish Company - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Takara Japanese Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sparky's Landing Fish and Cocktails - ‬14 min walk

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

10/10 Wonderful!
My recent stay in the Florida Keys was absolutely wonderful, thanks to this fantastic vacation rental. From the moment we arrived, we were impressed by the well-equipped kitchen, the well-stocked closet with pool floats, beach blankets, chairs, and anything else you would want to enjoy a day on the water! A minor downside was a busy road nearby which could be seen and heard from the backyard, but it didn't detract much from the otherwise tranquil setting.

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Central Keys location for vacation "Homebase"
Very clean and so many vacation home extras. From an experience of renting a house last year that gave us 1 garbage bag and 1 roll of cheap toilet paper per bathroom and no other extras, this house's extras were refreshing. We enjoyed Marathon and made it to the Dry Tortugas, Everglades and Biscayne National Parks. Comfortable beds, very nice finishes and beach home art & decorations, and an awesome deck that looked over Vaca Cut. Super happy with our choice to stay here!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation house!
Loved the layout of this house. Plenty of room for 12 people. Modern, clean, spacious with a ton to do for the kids with safety locking gates for little kids that was a relief to have being on the water and with a pool. Was just as nice or nicer than pictures showed. All sorts of games, ping pong, pool toys, floats, beach items etc provided which was convenient. Easy convenient location to park boat at. Nice balcony views of water and pool below. House manager very easy to work with, responsive to questions, and made for hassle free check in and out. Would definitely go back to this house.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jason L.

Spring Break Palace
From the moment we booked the property, Meredith and team were wonderful to work with. The house was clean, spacious, and close to many activities. We booked with another family, and had 4 adults with 4 kids(5-12 years), and we all had a blast. The adjacent dock allowed for fishing, and had lots of marine life at night. We stayed a week, and it was perfect!

10/10 Excellent

Liz N., Mid-Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay in February
We had an amazing stay at this property for a family celebration. There was plenty of room for all 8 of us to enjoy either being together as a group or spread out doing our own thing. The home's decor was lovely and the home was well-maintained and very well stocked. The beds were all very comfortable. We had all of the dishes and appliances available that we could have possibly wanted. Most of us were here from a colder climate, so we especially enjoyed the pool (which we had heated) and outdoor seating possibilities throughout our stay. We also enjoyed the games and pool toys from the downstairs game closet. Communication with Meredith was quick, easy and thorough. We needed to reschedule shortly after our original booking and she made that happen with ease. She also provided several very clear communications in the week leading up to our booking with information we needed to gain access to the home and gave us an opportunity at that point to add heating for the pool, which we hadn't originally requested. We would highly recommend booking the Blue Turtle Villa at The Tides.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Meredith Tracy, Pineapple Properties of the Florida Keys

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The Blue Turtle Villa at The Tides, #4, is managed by Meredith Tracy, Pineapple Properties of the Florida Keys. 407.733.2128.

Meredith is a property manager and owns Pineapple Properties of the Florida Keys. She is thrilled to represent the owners, The Lebels, brother and sister, who purchased the home together for their families to enjoy and as an investment.

Meredith is a fifth-generation native Floridian, Meredith's first visit to the Florida Keys was 38 years ago when she was 18 years old. She went sport fishing with the legendary Captain Skip Bradeen in Islamorada, explored the islands from Key Largo to Key West, and was hooked! Meredith, her husband Barry, a realtor, and their children enjoyed vacationing in the keys for many years and after raising their family in Winter Park, Florida, Barry and Meredith moved here full time! She loves helping guests with personal recommendations of all her favorite spots to help make their vacation better than they ever imagined!

What makes this property unique

Located on Vaca Cut, this property provides direct Ocean and Gulf access! Sunrise and Sunset colors throughout the year!

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