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Spacious Yard - Direct Water Front!
Unit #4 at The Tides at Vaca Cut
Fabulous Views
Master Balcony, towards the Gulf

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 122293 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Marathon, FL
  • Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Coco Plum Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Sombrero Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

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

Amazing Sunset & Water Views! Private Pool & Dock!

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
Premier Host

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Amenities

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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
Guests are required to sign Rental Agreement.
Guests are required to provide the names, ages of everyone in the party as well as license plate information
We require a $ 300 security hold. Guests must abide by noise ordinance or may be asked to leave with no refund

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 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

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Marathon

Located in Marathon, this holiday 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 Curry Hammock State Park. 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

  • Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Coco Plum Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Curry Hammock State Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Sombrero Beach - 9 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Island Fish Company - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sparky's Landing Fish and Cocktails - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Keys Fisheries - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Amazing Sunset & Water Views! Private Pool & Dock! have a pool?

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

Is Amazing Sunset & Water Views! Private Pool & Dock! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Amazing Sunset & Water Views! Private Pool & Dock!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing Sunset & Water Views! Private Pool & Dock!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Amazing Sunset & Water Views! Private Pool & Dock! located?

This family-friendly Marathon holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Marathon Visitor Center and San Pablo Catholic Church. Coco Plum Beach and Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Wonderful as ever.

Wonderful family experience as usual. We've stayed before and will stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn C.

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

Wonderful vacation!

This is a beautiful vacation home. Perfect for the adults and kids. My favorite times were congregating on the deck with the family, while watching the boats navigate the cut. We caught fish off the dock, and spent lots of time in the pool. We appreciated the life jackets and pool toys, too.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie T.

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

Holiday Happiness

Property was exactly as we had hoped for! Pictures were accurate and the place was well stocked. We had activities for all ages, but we mostly stayed by the pool and fished off the dock. Communication with Merideth, property manager, was very easy. Only hiccup was the pool heater popped a breaker, but they got it fixed quickly and we were back in business!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

Terrific holiday!

Our two families with kids ranging from toddler to teen shared this lovely home and everyone agreed it was just perfect. It is well stocked with games, activities, puzzles, baby gear, and the best kitchen equipment of any house we’ve rented for vacation. We actually considered making an elaborate Thanksgiving meal (and then canceled the idea due to wanting to enjoy the sunshine more than cooking inside) because of how well stocked the kitchen is. The fishing from the dock was amazing. Saw so many varieties of fish and the kids loved watching them from as far away as the porch - the fish were that big and the water that clear! The location is very central to grocery, restaurants, and activities. We particularly loved visiting the state parks, mini golf, and the turtle hospital. The property management group is so kind and helpful too. Meredith was so quick to reply when we had a question and Pete impressed us with checking on pool and fixing a grumpy coffee maker for us. I cannot say enough nice things about them both. We would absolutely stay here again. Thanks for having us!
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara D.

Absolutely Perfect Place!

We stayed in this home for a week with my family (6 adults and 4 children) and we all enjoyed it very much! The views are spectacular, especially sunsets at night; the home was immaculate and well equipped with everything and anything you could possibly need on a vacation. We cooked several meals there and found the kitchen to be as well stocked with culinary items as our own home. The beds were all so comfortable and the bathrooms were well stocked too. We LOVED the location, watching boats come and go, even though we didn't have our own. And you can walk to a fantastic little place across the bridge to have ice cream and tour a beautiful gift shop. I highly recommend this home to anyone wanting a 5-star vacation!!

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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

Marathon

Very well stocked vacation home. Wonderful kitchen amenities, plenty of towels bath and beach, numerous games/ toys, lots of comfortable seating areas to hang out.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan B.

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

Marathon Adventure

Had a great stay in this beautiful property. Plenty of room and a great boat slip and pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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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

10/10 Excellent

Cindi L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Beautiful home

It is beautiful. Home is well maintained and decorated beautifully. Views are lovely. We had the pool heated and was perfect. Handyman made himself present, answered all questions and helped with inflating paddle boards. Our family loved the house and hated to leave. The only reason I gave it 4stars instead of 5 was my interaction with the property manager via text. For a a simple question, yes or no, I was returned with dialog that was rude and offensive. We were fortunate to have the friendly helpfulness of the wonderful handyman and gardener to help with 2 other small issues. All in all this is a wonderful house with great amenities and you’re sure to enjoy every minute of your time here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

John K.

Fantastic!

The house was exactly as advertised and was a perfect place for 10 people. We loved everything about it. There are lots of toys for the kids and lots of room for the adults.
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10/10 Excellent

CHARISSE R.

Beautiful FLA Keys rental

We rented this beautiful home for a multi generation vacation. I can’t say enough about how wonderful our experience was. The home is very well equipped and just very comfortable. Our party ranged in age from 2-79 years. The pool area is fantastic as are all of the items available for swimming, fishing and playing games. We all agreed that we would definitely rent again. As an added bonus Key West was a great day trip. Meredith was wonderful to work with😊 Don’t hesitate to rent this property
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10/10 Excellent

David S.

Fabulous House

All correspondence with Meredith was dealt with quickly including our stay which was over the Easter Vacation!! The house was amazing, beautifully presented, spotlessly clean, with every required for our stay of 5 adults and 3 children!! The views were beautiful….. photos really do not do this house justice!’ We would love to return and would definitely recommend!!
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10/10 Excellent

Jerry K.

We had a wonderful stay! Memories made that will last a lifetime!

Everything was perfect with this property. They have EVERYTHING you would ever think of. We overpacked not knowing the selection of things that would be there. From family games, to pool equipment, fishing equipment and a fully well-stocked kitchen! We have stayed at numerous vacation rentals over the years and this one is definitely one of the best... TOP NOTCH!

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

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

Wonderful

Well equipped with everything you need!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Blue Turtle

The house was as advertised and all really enjoyed their stay
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

NFTA group - No Firehouse Talk Allowed

Excellent stay, spent alot of time at house. Really enjoyed it !
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna K.

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

A fabulous week in the Keys!

Beautiful house! Great location. Another fabulous week in the Keys!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

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

Paradise in Marathon

This property is absolutely amazing. Well stocked and extremely clean and comfortable. Spacious with a great heated pool and fishing right off the dock. Will stay here again!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna A., Rowlett

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

Amazing Property

This property has everything you could want. Spacious, beautiful inside and out. Our family of eleven had a great time with all the games provided and beautiful pool. Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacey B.

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

Amazing!

What you see is what you get. The description of the property is 100% accurate. Fantastic property! We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pat C.

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

Enjoyed

Enjoyed our stay, great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

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!

Languages:

English

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests