Canal Front Retreat with Pool + Free Breakfast

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A poolside area with a wooden pergola, lounge chairs, and potted plants.
A dining area with a round table, four wicker chairs with blue cushions, and a potted plant.
A marina with docked sailboats, a wooden walkway, and a calm water body.
A marina with several boats docked, a building with multiple balconies, and a well-maintained lawn area.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and wicker chairs. There is a ceiling fan, a painting on the wall, and a kitchen area in the background.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Boot Key Harbor

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Outdoor pool
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Marathon, FL
  • Place, Boot Key Harbor
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Florida Keys Country Club
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Crane Point Museum and Nature Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms

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About the area

Marathon

Marathon is home to this condo. Seven Mile Bridge is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sombrero Beach and Bahia Honda State Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Marathon, FL

What's nearby

  • Boot Key Harbor - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Florida Keys Country Club - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Crane Point Museum and Nature Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sombrero Beach - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Seven Mile Bridge - 8 min drive - 9.9 km

Getting around

  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brass Monkey - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Wooden Spoon - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Keys Fisheries, Market & Marina - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Beans Books & Beans - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Canal Front Retreat with Pool + Free Breakfast have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Canal Front Retreat with Pool + Free Breakfast?

As of 2 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Canal Front Retreat with Pool + Free Breakfast on 5 Dec 2026 start from £622, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Canal Front Retreat with Pool + Free Breakfast pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Canal Front Retreat with Pool + Free Breakfast?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Canal Front Retreat with Pool + Free Breakfast?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Canal Front Retreat with Pool + Free Breakfast?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Canal Front Retreat with Pool + Free Breakfast located?

Situated in Marathon, this condo building is steps from Boot Key Harbor and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Sombrero Beach. Florida Keys Country Club and Crane Point Museum and Nature Center are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was amazing, east to contact and responded quickly. Great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was perfect for what we needed. We would definitely go back and would highly recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Super easy check in, great location in the Keys and very quiet in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean comfortable close to everything

Great option for me as a solo traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect and as described. Located near all the things we wanted to do especially the rental of pontoon boat right on site. Condo was clean and had all the things we needed for a beach day! We enjoyed the pool and bar! Kate was wonderful. Will definitely stay again!!
Pontoon boat rental
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Two great weeks at the Mad Mahi

This was an excellent casual place to stay. It was fun watching the action in the marina, and the pool and Tiki Bar were convenient and very nice. This was a great base from which to explore the Middle Keys.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Condo

We loved the condo and the location. Everything was great. Especially loved the Csbana Club. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun in the Sun

Very nice room for two! Great pool and Tiki Bar with locals. Lots of great restaurants nearby! About 1 hr 15 minutes to key west without traffic. Would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation!

We found ourselves with some unexpected vacation time. This was a lovely, comfortable and clean location to stay and the host was very responsive. We particularly enjoyed mornings sipping our coffee while overlooking the boats in the canal.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family spring break

Property was modern and clean. Had all the ammenities necessary for our week vacation. Good location. Host communicated well and checked in with us a few times to ensure all was good.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was very pleasant! Arrival and departure were prearranged which was so easy. The place was well stocked with necessities, well kept, and quiet. We enjoyed the tiki bar. Being centrally located, we visited the many local restaurants and sights. There is a grocery store nearby. We were able to rent a pontoon boat on site for the day - very convenient.Thank you, Kate, for following up to assure our stay met all our expectations from start to finish.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This rental was in a great location for pool, restaurants, state parks and beaches. We found it to be very clean upon arrival with a welcoming decor. The canal is on the side of the entrance to the unit, however, there were nice chairs that we could put outside our door and enjoy the boats and the water. The balcony overlooked the parking area, and many times we sat on the balcony in the evening and listened the entertainment from the pool that was just steps away from. Beach chairs and a small softside cooler were provided. These were used many times on our daily adventures. There was food available at the tiki bar near the pool. Another favorite was Dockside which was only a short walk along the canal. The host was remarkable in her communication with us to be sure we had everything we needed.
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2026
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review and for choosing to stay with us! It was truly a pleasure hosting you, and we’re so happy to hear you had such a memorable getaway. We appreciate your kindness and would love the opportunity to welcome you back again for another relaxing stay in the Keys!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Winter2023

Very nice, comfortable home... It was disappointing that guests weren't allowed to use the owners gate for entrance and exit. The technology probably exists.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2023
We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your visit! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your valuable feedback with us. We passed your comments along to our local manager to review and we appreciate guests’ preferences as a means to continually improve. We look forward to hosting your next stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fishing trip with daughter

The property was very clean. Excellent communication from hostess. Perfect location from the pool, literally across the parking lot. Tiki bar was nice but expensive. There is a Walgreens and Publix grocery store right around the corner. Nice location to drive to other parts of the Keys. I would strongly recommend this location. Bring your own games, Yahtzee, cards, etc… this would have been nice to have during downtime at night, but this is at the bottom of anyone’s needs. Just a suggestion.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great helpful host ,
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything perfect!

We enjoyed our stay at the Mad Mahi in Marathon very much. The place was easy to find, very quiet and had everyhting we needed. The bed was VERY comfortable and we had breakfast on the balcony. It was just so quiet and peaceful and we liked it much better than staying at a hotel. Kate was very relyable and communication with her was great. Access to the place was contact less what we prefered. We totally recommend that place!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Labor Day

The place was as advertised; very clean and efficient. It was perfect for me and my wife.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer Vacation

The property was perfect location with great amenities. Close to everything and the drive to key west was perfect and beautiful!! The condo had everything we needed and more. The host was great she responded very quickly and gave good recommendations for food around the area. Will definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome vacation

This is a perfect location to stay. Condo was super clean, the bed was super comfy & AC was perfect. Its close to local restaurants for breakfast/dinner and the grocery store is walking distance. We visited 4th of July weekend. Fireworks were awesome, tiki bar had great drinks/atmosphere. Definitely will be back here to visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway

Very cute condo. Clean, well kept. Pretty much everything you could need or want for a quick get away. Stayed with my 3 grandchildren. We had plenty of space. Pool was wonderful. Fun Place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great stay!

The condo was perfect for our group! The owner (Kate) was friendly, responsive, and welcoming. The location was central to everything we wanted to see in the in the Keys, and the pool with the tiki bar and live music was lots of fun. We’d definitely go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice quiet relaxing place.

Outdoor pool bar was fun and relaxing. Front desk staff was super nice. Host was helpful and nice. If you don’t mind looking at docked boats in the channel, from the front door, it’s a good place to stay. The view from the balcony is not so good. It’s only the parking lot and outside of pool area. Bedroom sliding door has thin white curtain, so it’s Not a dark room at anytime. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super clean and comfortable stay!

We had a great stay at this clean and modern condo. The property manager was so helpful, even giving dinner suggestions (thanks…we loved barracuda’s!). Sombrero beach is a must and the on-site pool was an unexpected treat! We would definitely stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place

We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

First Time to The Keys

It was our first time to the Keys and picked Marathon due to its central location. The condo was as described and clean. The bed was very comfortable. The owner was very responsive and helpful with suggestions of things to do and places to eat. It was a great experience!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022
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