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Papa's House On Vaca Cut

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Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

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Marathon, FL
  • Popular LocationCaptain Hooks Marina and Dive Center10 min walk
  • Popular LocationCoco Plum Beach10 min walk
  • Popular LocationSombrero Beach10 min drive
  • AirportKey West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)66 min drive

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Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

Bedroom 6

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

About this property

Papa's House On Vaca Cut

This single-family home (now 6 bedrooms, 6 baths) is located just in from Vaca Cut with unobstructed views of the Cut and the Ocean beyond.
Protected dockage and a 30' freshwater pool and poolside Spa. This home offers a perfect blend of gracious 'Old Keys' casual style and the location offers the sought-after boating access to the Ocean or Gulf within minutes. The ground level access, with 4 bedrooms and 4 baths, contributes to an easy lifestyle, no stairs or steps, the living areas flow uninterrupted from inside to outside and on to the waterfront and dock. Just steps from the pool and pier is a seawall rimmed semicircular beach cove, a unique accent and great spot to get wet without having to do a thing but relax and look at the water. The perfect touch to end another great vacation day will be the beautiful sunset color in the sky viewed from the living areas and waterfront.
The new addition of two suites adds a spacious 2nd Master with a King size bed and bath and an adjacent Queen suite with bath, both on the upper level over the garage. Each bedroom offers a bath with a shower and 55" TV for after-hours relaxation.

The living, dining and kitchen areas are central to the home. Vaulted ceilings, window walls along the front of the room and banks of sliding glass doors opening to the pool deck visually enlarge the already generous space for an open and bright room. Chrome and stainless accents throughout the decor add to the clean light and open feel. With the seating, dining and kitchen areas all open to each other, family gatherings and interaction is a breeze, whether watching TV entertainment, preparing meals, dining or just relaxing to chat about the day's activities or planning for tomorrow's adventures! The kitchen has all you would need for easy meal preparation within a few steps, beautiful stainless-steel counters for easy clean up and an elevated breakfast bar for a light bite or cooks' helpers to offer assistance without being underfoot.

The master bedroom on the ground level is one of the two bedrooms on the north end of the home and has a new master bath and in a new location off the master, more room and it boasts a double sink vanity, walk in shower and an enclosed water closet for privacy without making the bath unassailable. The added amenity is a large soaking tub, great for relaxing after a long day out having fun! The master is well proportioned and also has water and pool views through it's sliding glass doors and a king size bed. The guest bedroom on this side of the home has a Queen size bed and a bath suite that also opens to the hall for living area use. A new hall access from the living area to the utility and garage areas eliminates the foot traffic through the guest bedroom to those areas prior to the renovation! The south side of the home has two guest bedrooms, one waterside with a Queen bed and private bath and the 4th bedroom has 2 twin beds and it's own bath.

Great dockage and a beach cove! Almost immediate access to Vaca Cut and from the dock, minutes to the Ocean or Gulf. Don't have a boat? The dock also serves as a great fishing pier. Shallow water flats out front and the Cut just beyond is a great combination for fun fishing! The beach cove makes a great spot to launch Kayaks or relax in the water without having to do anything but look at the views. The pier creates a slip for dockage with 45' of running seawall and 35' of pier. Please Note use of any Kayaks should be in the Bay areas and surrounding canals and Harbors, not used in or along Vaca Cut (current is extremely strong and you would not be able to paddle against it).
A dog may be considered, please send me information on the dog, size, breed, age etc. If approved there will be a $150 pet fee plus tax.
This home is on a week minimum. Saturday to Saturday schedule.
City License VACA-21-537

PLEASE NOTE:
Please Note: Our cancellation time frame is not what VRBO publishes. It is 90 days prior to arrival for rentals that are shorter in term than 42 nights, 120 days for rentals more than 42 nights or more in duration. If you cancel more than 90/120 days prior to arrival your Deposit will be refunded. If you cancel within 90/120 days to arrival your deposit and any rent payments will be at risk unless we are able to rebook your dates.

Property manager

Kitty Whalton, Florida Keys Vacation Rentals
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Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
Small dog would be considered with pet fee.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please note our cancellation time frame is 90 Days prior to arrival for a weekly stay. 120 days for over 6 week 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

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

  • San Pablo Catholic Church - 4 min walk
  • Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center - 10 min walk
  • Coco Plum Beach - 10 min walk
  • Curry Hammock State Park - 2 min drive
  • Sombrero Beach - 10 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Island Fish Company - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Takara Japanese Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sparky's Landing Fish and Cocktails - ‬16 min walk

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Troy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun place
We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert M., Dagsboro, DE

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

10/10 Excellent

Debbie K., Strafford MO

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

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