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Deep Water Canal, Swim Spa Pool, Kayaks, Walk to Ocean Front Bars & Restaurants!

Waterfront holiday home with private pool and kitchen

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There's plenty of space to call your own in our large canal-front back yard!
Enjoy space and privacy at our deep water, canal home in the heart of Marathon
Private location in the heart of Marathon within walking distance to restaurants
Our canal front home is at the arrow, less than 200 yards from Boot Key Harbour.
Boot Key Harbour with 7 Mile Bridge at top left, previous pic marks our home

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 61200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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  • Place, The Turtle Hospital
  • Place, Vaca Key
  • Place, Sombrero Beach
  • Airport, Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room Sleeper Sofa

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Outdoor Private Shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Deep Water Canal, Swim Spa Pool, Kayaks, Walk to Ocean Front Bars & Restaurants!

**If you’re looking for larger accommodations, please view our home on the same canal, VRBO # 2413494**

Enjoy total privacy, including no contact self check-in, at this immaculate canal front home. Come relax and enjoy the convenience, seclusion, and comfort of our canal front, one level, "Twin Dolphin" home in the heart of the Florida Keys and Marathon, Florida at Mile Marker 48.5! With no neighbors on either side of the home, this is the ideal spot for personal space at our 100 foot wide lot in the middle of the Keys! The mangrove trails of Boot Key are only a 10 minute paddle from the backyard in the 2 provided kayaks. Twin Dolphin is situated on a wide, deep water, canal less than 200 yards from Boot Key Harbour, home to the ever popular Burdines and Chiki Tiki Grill. With plenty of dockage for your boat (up to 40') and space at the house to park your boat trailer, and just around the corner by water from the beginning of the famous Seven Mile Bridge, this is truly a vacationer’s paradise. Sombrero Reef, with its crystal clear water, is a snorklers and divers delight which can be reached in a very short boat ride from Twin Dolphin! Bring your own boat, rent one here or charter a fishing or dive/snorkel trip. The options are truly endless! Beautiful Sombrero Beach is just a kayak paddle away through Boot Key Harbor in one of the 2 provided kayaks.

Closer to home, in the canal front backyard you can clean your day's catch waterside at our fish cleaning station, wash away the heat and salt of the day in our private outdoor shower and settle in for some relaxation or swimming in our 16' heated (or not!), jetted swimming pool spa. The shade of the tiki hut is a perfect setting to enjoy your morning coffee, your nightcap, and everything in between! And of course, the waterside hammock under the coconut palms is the ideal location for those much needed siestas! For the more energetic, you can drop the provided kayaks in the water and explore Boot Key and the surrounding canals. You're likely to see Manatee, Dolphin and a wide range of fish and other wildlife!

Indoors, you'll find Twin Dolphin very accommodating for your vacation needs and comfort. The amply supplied kitchen provides everything you should require for preparing the simplest to the extravagant meal. With granite countertops and plenty of workspace, looking out to the beautiful patio and beyond to the water should make "kitchen duty" a breeze! The Twin Dolphin dining table seats 6 in our cheerful sun/dining room; however, most opt for meals under the TikiHut. The living area is perfect for air conditioned relaxation while enjoying your favorite shows or sporting events on the new 60" television with DISH TV programming and internet capability. The 2 bedrooms feature queen size beds, plenty of closet and drawer space, and one is equipped with an internet capable television with DISH TV and a built in DVD player. The full bathroom has a tub/shower combination. There is also a comfy new queen size sleeper sofa in the living area for additional sleep space. The washer and dryer allow you to pack less and return home with clean clothes! The bait freezer is for your use during your stay as well. And rest assured, the home has central air conditioning for reprieve from your tropical vacation!

Located at Mile Marker 48.5, on a quiet residential street directly off of Highway One (The Overseas Highway), we're in the perfect spot for walking or bicycling as we're less than a mile from Publix, West Marine, the 33rd Street Public Boat Ramp, Walgreens, Home Depot, and a large variety of restaurants, including ocean front grills and bars! Twin Dolphin truly couldn't be in a more convenient location by land or water. Come explore the Florida Keys at your home away from home, Twin Dolphin!

Please note, our home is a well constructed single family home with a yard and trees! Be sure to do your homework as many listings are modular/mobile homes situated on concrete slabs with no yard and the next mobile home just an arms length away. There will be no unpleasant surprises if you decide to vacation at Twin Dolphin!

City of Marathon Vacation License:
VACA-20-1137
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please note, this is a waterfront home
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING INSIDE

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Return both keys to the lockbox to avoid the lost key charge!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
CITY OF MARATHON NO NOISE ORDINANCE FROM 10PM to 7AM IS MANDATORY! GUESTS MUST ABIDE BY THIS ORDINANCE OR RISK TERMINATION OF STAY.
Violation of our no pet policy will result in immediate forfeiture of any remaining nights and you will be requested to vacate the home immediately.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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 Shady Palm Art Gallery and Crane Point Museum and Nature Center are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Marathon, FL

What's nearby

  • The Turtle Hospital - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Florida Keys Country Club - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Vaca Key - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Sombrero Beach - 8 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Seven Mile Bridge - 8 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cracked Conch Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Keys Fisheries, Market & Marina - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Castaway Waterfront Restaurant & Sushi Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Porky's Bayside Restaurant and Marina - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Deep Water Canal, Swim Spa Pool, Kayaks, Walk to Ocean Front Bars & Restaurants! have a pool?

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

Is Deep Water Canal, Swim Spa Pool, Kayaks, Walk to Ocean Front Bars & Restaurants! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Deep Water Canal, Swim Spa Pool, Kayaks, Walk to Ocean Front Bars & Restaurants!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Deep Water Canal, Swim Spa Pool, Kayaks, Walk to Ocean Front Bars & Restaurants!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Deep Water Canal, Swim Spa Pool, Kayaks, Walk to Ocean Front Bars & Restaurants! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Boot Key Harbor and Shady Palm Art Gallery. Fishermen's Community Hospital and The Turtle Hospital are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 165 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Harlan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location to stay in Marathon.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was amazing! It felt like home away from home. It was our first time staying in Marathon and the location was perfect. We rented a boat and having dock space was a must. One of the main reasons we stayed here were the 10/10 reviews…and it didn’t disappoint!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean and well equipped. Easy assess for boaters. Bring big fenders if you dock on the sea wall.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry R.

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

Wonderful stay

The house was very nice. A quiet retreat for the week. We even had a chance to see a manatee in the canal.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany S.

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

Wonderful

Twin Dolphin is absolutely perfect! It was everything that we were hoping for and more. We had such a great time and we can't wait to come back again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy G.

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

Amazing time!

The house was very clean and better than expected with updated kitchen. The kayaks were the best! We went out several times and saw manatees, a shark and many dolphins. We had everything we needed. Tiki bar, large hot tub, lounge chairs, on the canal in a convenient location. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

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

Vacation 2024

Great little waterfront house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

cheryl g., Saint Augustine,Fl

Great family place!

Clean,perfect size,comfortable beds, everything you need really! Our kids enjoyed the jetted pool and kayaks a lot! We loved eating outside with the covered table and great grill!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Gary P. P., Elkhorn, WI

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

Very Nice Property

Very nice property, clean, comfortable, well decorated, well supplied, great swim/spa, advertised correctly, would not hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter S., Texas

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

Oasis in the Keys

Property was lovely, in is great location. We used the kayaks and swim spa daily, and walked to local restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Brenda L.

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

Private and secluded

My husband and I stayed here celebrating my 60th birthdate. This house was emmaculate. The canal view was very calming and the lication was serene and peaceful. It was close to good eating places and two grocery stores. Its a one hour drive one way to Key West. The swim spa was nice to have on busy days. We would definitely recommend this place for anyone looking to relax in the Keys.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

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

Peaceful place on the canal

The host is the sweetest lady and very easy to get a hold of. This house was amazing. The beds were comfy. We spent so much time on the back porch and I loved spending the mornings on the hammock. The canal was perfect, we saw about 2 manatees a day and a dolphin one evening. My husband loved having his boat out behind the house so he could wake up and go fishing every morning. We will stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie M.

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

Wonderful time in Marathon!

This was our second stay and we had a wonderful trip. The house is clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the hot tub and sitting under the tiki hut. We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Great Marathon Location

This was a great property. Our family enjoyed the house - it was a convenient launching point for activities throughout the Keys. With the swimspa present, we elected to spend several days just at the house relaxing. Very clean, comfortable and well stocked.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette K.

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

Great Location for Boating, Fishing and Snorkeling

Enjoyed our time at Twin Dolphin. Clean home on a great canal with easy access to boating, fishing and snorkeling. Host was very attentive and easy to get ahold of. Hope to stay again next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline Tricia L.

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

Wonderful!

Adorable place right on the water, we couldn't have been more comfortable. We had a blast!!!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey L.

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

Amazing

The property is great. Ideal location in Marathon. Perfect for a family of 4 -- everything you need.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jamie T.

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

Would stay here again.

Communication was fantastic with the owner and we really enjoyed the stay. We went kayaking from the backyard every morning. Caught fish from the backyard as well. Hammock was relaxing too. Definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl L.

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

Mini Lobster season success!

This house was just the right fit for our family and boating needs for mini lobster season. Thank you for allowing us to enjoy you home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Tim W.

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

Feeling Low Key

We loved our stay at the twin dolphin. The place is exactly as it is described on VRBO. It was close to many awesome spots, although walkers take your life in your hands on the highway. Beds were comfortable but small for queens. Great dock to fish and people watch and the swim spa was great! Only 2 small beefs… there was never enough hot water and the cleaning crew working outside filled every trash can leaving us no place to put checkout trash. .
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

Great location and ease of use Owners very available and responsive for any issues at the property

I really enjoyed the use of the owners’ property, it was clean, in a great location for boating, it had ample parking and owners were responsive to any troubleshooting. It is on a quiet street and just a few minutes drive from the public boat ramp and within walking distance of multiple shops And restaurants. Thank you to the owners for the use of the property!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Natalie M.

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

Relaxing time in Marathon

We had a wonderful and relaxing time! We enjoyed the hot tub and kayaking in the harbor, where we saw several manatees. The home is clean and comfortable, and the neighborhood is very quiet. Easy drive to the beach and to the grocery store. We hope to return soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

brian C.

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

Great Trip

We had a great trip. The owner of the property is very responsive. I look forward to staying there another two weeks In the future. It is close to everything and you can have your boat and ample parking for your toys and trailers. I give the place five stars and 70 to 75 every day sure doesn’t hurt. .
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee F., Charleston, SC

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

Great Spot

Perfect spot for our 2 week vacation. Plenty of room for our 28' boat at the dock...SO convenient. Plenty of room for parking 2 vehicles and a trailer. The house was clean and has everything you need. Kathy was great to work with and very responsive. The plunge pool and tiki bar were perfect after long days on the boat. Would definitely stay here again!!!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

Week in the keys

We had an awesome week. The property was just the right size and located on a canal where we saw fish and manatees. Boot key is an easy trip by kayak. I was even able to hook up with keeper snapper and tarpon fishing from a kayak. Will definitely do it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

About the host

Hosted by Kathy Reynolds

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Thank you for your interest in our vacation rental! We've owned Twin Dolphin since 2010 and in 2017 decided to share our favorite place with others. We received so much enjoyment from opening our home to others that we followed this vacation rental with 4 others: one in central FL (VRBO #1090075) and three in the Smoky Mountains of Western NC (VRBO #'s 1110772; 7935707 and 9453752). We are a VRBO Premier Partner on all of our homes which are all rated 4.98-5.0 on a 5.0 scale! Our original love is the Keys so when we had the opportunity to purchase the home across the street from our beloved neighbor in July, 2021, we felt we could create another idyllic tropical getaway for our family, and yours, to enjoy (VRBO #2413494)
We take pride in offering guests immaculate surroundings with tasteful decor and all the creature comforts of home. Your comments and suggestions are welcome as we strive to provide a seamless vacation for our guests! We will be easily accessible via telephone, text, and e-mail before and during your stay. Thank you for considering booking with us.....I hope you'll become a repeat visitor!
Kathy Owen

What makes this property unique

We love this home for so many reasons! The deep water canal, the privacy of a single family home with no neighbors on either side, ease of reaching the gulf side or ocean side in a few short minutes just beyond Boot Key Harbor, wonderful area for walking or bicycling. Publix, Walgreens and Home Depot are all less than 5 minutes away. Too many restaurants and nightlife spots nearby to name but there's always great live music somewhere less than a 5 minute drive. Or of course, many options for dining and dancing on the water by boat! This home holds such a special place in our hearts, we think you'll feel the same after your visit!

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