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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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Marathon, FL
  • Place, The Turtle Hospital
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Vaca Key
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Sombrero Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)
    ‪6 min drive‬

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

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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

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

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

Melissa W.

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

Vacation 2024

Great little waterfront house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Richard B., Tulsa OK

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

Great Florida House

My girlfriend and I enjoyed staying at Twin Dolphins house for a week in January. The house is immaculately clean, the outdoor living space makes the house seem larger. I spent a lot of time on my laptop under the tiki hut next to the hot tub. It was safe and quiet, I could work out there any hour of the day or evening. The only sound was the palm trees swaying in the breeze. I very nice place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mike G., Morganton, North Carolina

Peace and quiet

Very clean and tidy house on a quiet street great for relaxing. Dock with convenient water and electric for the boat, and close to the public launch. Easy access to open water through Boot Key Harbor. So sad to see the damage from Irma, but great to see all the recovery work. Burdines has fuel, the Publix is open and so are the tackle shops. Marathon is open for business!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Terrific Property!

We highly recommend this property. It was seriously the cleanest rental we've ever stayed in. We appreciated the very responsive and clear communications from the host - everything was completely seamless. Such a great, comfortable, well equipped home. The hot tub and tiki hut are fantastic! We also loved the kayaks and extra nice touches such as beach supplies (chairs, towels and bag), ample charging stations for devices, etc. We didn't bring our boat this time, but definitely plan to return and will likely bring a boat! Can't say enough about this terrific home.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

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

Great stay

Me and my wife stayed for a week and overall it was very relaxing! The house was very clean and being able to relax in the backyard under the tiki hut and going in the swim spa was really enjoyable. The only downside that we had was that we didn’t know the house across the street had access to the right of the property and they could see everything we did while we were outside so it lacked privacy, just would of been nice to know that or if there was some kind of screening in between yards so you didn’t see one another.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

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

Great “Old Florida” house.

We thought the property was just right. We used to have a condo (for a week) at Hawks Nest until Irma and went every Labor Day. We like the 7-mile Bridge side of the island. Our son was in Colony Bay with his fishing boat and could drive up to our house to pick us up. Our last day, two Manatee swam up to the dock and put on a little show for us, rolling on their backs. The house was clean and had the perfect set up. I took my two granddaughters out on the kayaks. They loved it. (So did I). Wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte H.

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

Just about perfect

I get super sea sick so fishing charters are out for me. If you love to fish this is about perfect. Sit out back and fish all you want. Its a football field length away from the open water. Also the location is super close to 7 mile bridge which is best place to see sunrise/sunsets, Pigeon Key etc. Also close to Burdines and Castaways ,my 2 fav restaurants on the island. Kathy is super organized and easy to reach and thought of everything anyway so the home was clean welcoming and nicely decorated. We enjoyed ourselved, it was our 20th Anniversary trip but we will be back! Thanks Kathy!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

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

Fabulous week in Marathon

We had a great stay at Kathy's house in Marathon. Communication was top notch from the minute we inquired about renting up until our departure. House is exactly as described. Cute (very clean) older home that fit our needs perfectly. We loved being on the canal where we saw lots of different wildlife. The guys enjoyed fishing on the canal where they caught a nurse shark, snapper and tarpon. Bonus was that the canal was very quiet with very little boat traffic. We didn't rent a boat for multiple days, but if we would have the dock would have been great for tying up a boat. Dryer decided to quit working the day before our departure (of no fault of the owner's) and within an hour she had her service guy out. By the end of the day we had a new dryer. House was great and was lacking nothing. If we are ever back in the Keys we will most definitely rent from Kathy again and look forward to our stay at Twin Dolphin.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mason H., Shelby

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

Honeymoon stay in Marathon

Property was just as listed and Kathy was great even though we had no issues. My wife and I enjoyed every minute on our honeymoon. We brought our 19' center console boat and it had plenty of room at the dock. It was nice being able to walk out and hit the water. This house and their other property is the closest to the 33rd st public boat ramp we found and easy to navigate. Also a short boat ride to Burdines and Dockside Bar on the water. House had all amenities needed for our stay and i did read in the signing book that a renter needed a kettle and kathy bought one to provide for the guests. Swimspa was great to have especially at night to relax. Tiki hut is where we stayed mostly while eating and snacking and watching the fish and manatees come by as well as the hammock. We got out on the kayaks provided also. Plently of restaurants close by and they have a book of all menu's and suggestions that dies not disappoint. Steak and Lobster house, Keys Fishery, Key Colony Inn, Burdines, and Sunset Grille are all amazing and close by. The house is also right in the middle of keys so Islamorada and Key West are about 1 hr each way to venture off for a day trip which we did. Overall we will definitely be back and have family and friends asking about our trip and where we stayed. If you stay here you will not be disappointed.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

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

Dave H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, spotlessly clean, great location, loved every minute.Michelle
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time and I have no complaints
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

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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