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The Gulf Vista Pool Home, Now offering an August Special !

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Property grounds
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Marathon, FL
    Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center
    3 min drive
    Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters
    3 min drive
    Sunset Park Beach
    8 min drive
    Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)
    3 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest Bedroom One

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom Two

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Hall Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining
Living area
Exterior

About this property

The Gulf Vista Pool Home, Now offering an August Special !

Gulf Vista, a lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bath single family home on a protected cove looking out at the Gulf of Mexico for beautiful views and fabulous sunset color.

Now with a stunning freshwater pool! Hard to resist, this new pool offers beautiful views of the Gulf while enjoying the pool or lounging on the built-in sun platform, corner wrap bench seating or the entry steps also purposed for more seating. Affords comfortable use by not only adults but children, older adults and expectant mothers or those with newborns.

This is wonderful piece of paradise overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, across from a large and private conservation preserve with nothing but woods and mother nature. Located on a dead-end road with only two houses beyond for virtually no roadside activity you will feel like you are tucked away in a quiet spot even though all of Marathon's amenities are only a short drive away! Great boating access, straight shot out to the Gulf of Mexico and a short run to Vaca Cut or 7 Mile Bridge for oceanside boating.
The living, dining and kitchen areas are all open to each other with extensive full length glass doors in the living room bringing the light and the outdoors in for an open feel and lovely views as well as breath taking sunset color! A covered balcony runs along the length of the home, perfect for morning coffee or a quiet read. The kitchen is well equipped with new appliances and everything within reach. The bar next to the dining table area provides additional room for a cooks helper or casual help yourself serving.
The living room has a sectional couch so everyone can enjoy entertainment on the 60" flat screen TV which includes Infinity cable service and Netflix, or to just relax together and catch up on the days adventures and plan for tomorrows.

The master bedroom has a king size bed and private bath with tub shower combination. Sliding glass doors open to the balcony overlooking the cove and gulf waters beyond for lovely water views. The bedroom has a 50" flat screen TV for afterhours entertainment.
The second bedroom has a queen size bed as does the third bedroom with a hall bath just steps from each. The hall bath has a tub shower combination. Newly updated washer and dryer are in the hall closet.

The dock offers protected deep-water dockage for your boat on a quiet canal with very little boating activity. The end of the dock has a concrete step-down platform, ideal for launching a kayak to go snorkel the flats just 20 yards from the house on the other side of the boating channel.
The dock length available for guest use is 41' from the owner's boat bow on the lift to the end of the seawall including the 12' run of the stepped down water entry landing (rafting is not permitted-local rental ordinance).
This home is in a lovely residential area, but the owner usually has a boat on the boat lift (not available for guest use) and as a "just in case" only, security cameras are in place for only the outside dock and drive areas as a deterrent when the house is not occupied. They are not monitored but if you have any issue with your boat or vehicles please report it right away so the recording can be preserved for your benefit.
Please note, pool heat is optional and additional at $200 plus tax per week. You must speak for and pay for the pool heat a week or more in advance of arrival.
A dog is allowed with permission and a pet fee. Please let me know the breed, age, size of the dog.

City License: VACA-20-1372
Bedding: King, Queen, Queen (there is no pull-out couch, sleeps six and two young children or babies are allowed, you will need to bring pack n play or other sleeping for the kids)
Location: Middle Keys, Approx. MM52.5, Gulf Front views, 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Single Family Home
Maximum Total Occupancy 8 (6 adults with 2 small kids)

Property manager

Kitty Whalton, Florida Keys Vacation Rentals
Premier Host

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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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
A dog is allowed only with permisson from owner

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please note, a pet may be allowed (dog). Approval must be given. Please let me know the type, breed, and size dog. Pet fee is $200 per dog max of 2

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 Marathon Air Museum 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

  • Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center - 3 min drive
  • Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters - 3 min drive
  • San Pablo Catholic Church - 4 min drive
  • Coco Plum Beach - 9 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 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sparky's Landing Fish and Cocktails - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Keys Fisheries - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Gulf Vista Pool Home, Now offering an August Special ! have a pool?

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

Is The Gulf Vista Pool Home, Now offering an August Special ! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Gulf Vista Pool Home, Now offering an August Special !?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Gulf Vista Pool Home, Now offering an August Special !?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Gulf Vista Pool Home, Now offering an August Special ! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Marathon Air Museum and Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center. Sunset Park Beach and Coco Plum Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karel D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best of all
We’ve been staying in the keys for 4 years and this is until now the best place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome views
Beautiful new pool and great pool service for maintenance. Excellent check in and residential maintenance company.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chastityy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
"Surprise"
We booked our gamily Spring Break trip last yr and we got a big surprise when we checked in. The owner had added a brand new swimming pool that we really enjoyed. Very clean home away from home on the canal and over looked the water. Close to everything that we enjoyed which was fishing off of the long key bridge, the aquarium and shops. The only thing we needed with our lining was wash cloths to bath with. We had to go out and buy some. Also if the owner could add a pool net for renters to help keep pool cleaned out. When the wimd blows the palm trees leave debris in the pool. Kitty was very helpful with everything we needed when it came to the cable going out which was strange. The pool kept us busy while that happened. Vacations are always to short our week was very relaxing and enjoyable. Most definitely advise other people to come and enjoy.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Spring Break with Friends
This house is AMAZING, perfect for 4 adults and 2 teens. The living space was great! Nice kitchen and dining table. Living room very comfy with sectional couch and TV. The balcony was awesome for morning coffee and excellent for watching the sunsets! The pristine pool, sun deck, and dock were the best part of the place. We easily launched our kayaks from the swim platform and caught several types of fish from the dock. The pool was super clean with nice entry steps, shallow elevated sunning area and underwater seating. We paid the heating fee which was great for this time of year. The lush landscaping and mature palm trees around the pool provided the perfect amount of shade to relax in the beautiful hammock next to the pool. The canal/ open water view from the backyard were breathtaking! The neighborhood is so peaceful! Large space under home to park to trucks was convenient and we used the gas grill in this area as well. The location is excellent (near small airport, but this did not bother us at all). Easy drive to Sombrero Beach (10 mins) Bahia Honda (25 mins) and Key West (60 mins). We enjoyed LJ’s Cafe Guava Pastries and Cuban Coffee that we would take to watch Sunrise at CoCo Plum Beach (totally unobstructed view). We had great meals at Island Fish Co, Sunset Grill and FL Keys Steak and Lobster. Captain Pips (10 mins from house) Sunset Snorkeling Excursion to the Sombrero Reef was so much fun! Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank G., Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Middle Keys Home
The house was great. It’s located very conveniently at the entrance of the canal leading to the Gulf. We enjoyed swimming off the dock platform during high tide, but I understand the owners are building a pool. It’s a comfortable home. The view upstairs towards the Gulf cannot be beat. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shana M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heaven
I fell in love with this beautiful home! The house itself is gorgeous, the location is perfect, and the view is breathtaking. You can honestly just stay at the house and do nothing but take in the beautiful view. My favorite was feeding the gorgeous fish in the canal oats from the bait store to capture their beauty. FYI VRBO gives you a wrong time to check in so don't follow that time. I can't wait to go visit again, until then back to cold Michigan I go!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Nice deck overlooking the water.
Our stay was good. House was as described. One fence was locked which made it difficult to park two cars and boat. The front area is smaller than it seemed in pictures which made it a bit difficult to park a 24ft boat for a couple days.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Esmeralda d., Pennington, United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We repeated ! We love this place
I totally recommend you this place! The pictures are accurate but I think are even better. You can see the sunset in the bay. The process to rent the apartment is easy, replies fast. We location of the house is really good with very nice water views. The house is clean and the kitchen is well equipped. For us is one of our favorite places! 5*!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
The home was very comfortable and clean, exactly as pictured. The location was relaxing without a lot of boat traffic. Although the airport is close, the noise was not too disrupting. We did enjoy a few days with a manatee in the area and a dolphin. It would have been nice if there were kayaks available on the property and a couple more comfortable chairs on the deck. All in all, it was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

ROBERT B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice property but a couple of issues
The home was accurate as shown on vrbo. Clean, good location relative to town, nice view. I liked the concrete swim platform that was either slightly under or over water depending on the tide. Did not like that the home had no scissors, pizza cutter, cooking oil, salt & pepper. I personally think those items are obligatory in a home priced at this rate. The welcome package from the realtor contained trash bags and cleaning supplies. I thought that was a bit cheesy. Cookies or chocolates would have been much nicer. There is also noise from a construction site or junk yard or I don't know what, coming from the jungled area behind the home, and that went on pretty much all day every day. Otherwise had a nice stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Theresa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing week
We had a nice week relaxing by the water and exploring the area. First time in Marathon and this place was in a perfect central but secluded location with airport noise nearby. The kitchen was fully equipped with everything for cooking to include a gas grill, there were 2 ice makers and the beds were comfortable and they provided bath and beach towels. Check in is at 4pm at the rental office even though VRBO says 3pm. One thing to be aware of, you will have bring virtually everything besides what I mentioned above, paper towels or knapkins, toilet paper, spices, beach chairs, Kayaks, bikes, etc.. Was disappointed but I should have read the description better, it is Key West, nothing is cheap. There are camera's on the property and a motion detector in the living room not sure if they were active but they lit up when you went by.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Golden Dawn R., Largo, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with a gorgeous view
My husband and I stayed there with my brother, his wife and his two kids. It is a beautiful home with a gorgeous view. Beds were comfortable, towels are provided and there is a full size washer dryer in the hall closet (bring your own soap/fabric softener/dryer sheets). I wished they would have had an inventory of what was available in the kitchen to cook with as we were doing Thanksgiving there. The kitchen did have a mixer, blender, microwave, toaster oven, lot of plates, bowls, cups, serving dishes, cake pans, basic pots, cooking utensils, a variety of frying pans, lids and a limited supply of silverware. We had to wash forks, spoons and knives often because there were just enough for a meal, nothing extra for serving, etc. We did end up having to buy foil, a cookie sheet, cupcake pans and a roasting pan which we took home with us :-) They only provided one roll of toilet paper in each bathroom for 7 guests for a week (a 2-3 day supply). No hand soap in the bathrooms, paper towels or extra garbage bags for the kitchen trash can (there were garbage bags there but they were for very small trash cans.) So we did need to buy extra toilet paper, hand soap, paper towels and garbage bags. Telling you all this so you can be prepared and bring your own or that you will know you will have to buy it at Publix conveniently about 2 miles away. We went snorkeling there which was nice. There is a concrete platform in the water that would make it easy to launch a canoe or kayak from (you will need to bring). Lots of bridges nearby to go fishing from. Enjoy your stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Keys
Excellent house with great dock and perfect location for boating
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Yvette B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful summer time sunset view.
Great location to the bay and Atlantic. Worked well for 3 couples. Had everything we needed. A liitle difficult to turn around pulling a trailer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Esmeralda d., Pennington, United States

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Excellent location
The Gulf Vista pics are accurate. The location is excellent. You have close the airport, for us the noise wasn’t an issue however could be for some people.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wayne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Marathon Key Gem
What a fantastic stay we had in Marathon. To start our vacation Sat morning we received a text from the airlines at 5am that our flight was cancelled. No re-booking, no suggestions, just cancelled. After rebooking on a later flight we ended up getting down to FL 5 hours later than we expected and was after 5pm. I called Kitty and left a message in a little bit of a panic because I had missed talking to her before our flight took off. I left a message around 7pm hoping I would hear back from her before we left Miami to drive down to the Keys. Within 10 minutes Kitty called me back and gave me instructions on how to pickup the house key. And she followed up with a text just to make sure I had everything. Thanks again Kitty. We arrived at the house around 10pm and unpacked. Then were able to relax out in the back under the palm trees and talk. Everyone thought the house was fantastic. This was our 5th time vacationing in the Keys and have stayed in Key Largo, Islamorada, and now in Marathon. I thought this location and house was the best so far. We found the sunsets in early June to be better than from Mallory Square in Key West. Kayaking was great in the bay behind the house and the kids did some swimming and snorkeling as well. A couple jellyfish stings put a damper on swimming one evening, but the girls got back in the next day. A great house that had everything we needed. Hoping we can work it out to stay again next year, but may need to upsize for 3 additional family members joining. For the 5 adults we had on vacation this year the house was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view
We had a fabulous week with family and friends! The house was great and view was even better! Love the keys!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house
Easy to reserve with everything online. Easy pickup of keys. Instructions were easy to follow. We loved this house. Brought our boat. Location was perfect for us. Large group of manatees by the dock. Beautiful sunsets. We would definitely rent this place again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matt J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
Both Friends and Family loved our rental. View from the house was beautiful. Only drawback was the airport close by and the private jets could be loud at times. Would we rent again??? Yes
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ron D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet get away
This house could easily handle a family of 5 to 6. For us it was perfect for our boat to be parked out back, and be able to access fishing and scuba diving each day. The management company that handles the check-in and checkout process was very easy to work with. We will definitely be using this property again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Melissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation brought 28ft boat
This property was overall nice and well cared for. The view is very pretty, has a great ocean view. Good water pressure was nice. Plenty of hot water to go around. Well stocked kitchen. Clear instructions were given throughout our stay. Good communication. Were able to comfortably dock our 28'6" boat. Parking was tight at the house, but there is more parking available at the real estate office. The decor is dated. The mattress covers didn't appear to be washed, but the sheets were clean. The house stayed between 74 and 80 degrees the whole time regardless of what we set the thermostat at. Its one of the smart wifi apps ones and we felt we were battling for ac. In the master bedroom they slept without blankets and sheets because they were hot. We were able to contact the property manager and had a quick response. The downstairs storage room is off limits, there was some confusion as it had been left unlocked and then the owner came and locked it while we were gone! Well, our things were in there. I felt somewhat uncomfortable with the owner coming on the property unannounced. I would rent it again if the ac issue was addressed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gene E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Winter Vacation
Beautiful spot for a family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful View
Property was beautiful and well appointed. Check-in was easy and smooth. Communication with the agent was awesome and she was always helpful. Would defenatly recommend. The sunsets were great!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

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