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Relax and Enjoy Keys Style 3BR /3 B W/ Heated Pool and Canal

Waterfront holiday home with private pool and kitchen

View from the dock into Boot Key harbor. Lovely sailboats, birds and dolphin.

Our June 2012 guests and their amazing day fishing

June visit from a manatee. It was an amazing experience for us.

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Location

Exceptional

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81801 sq ft

Popular amenities

Air conditioning
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Washer

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Dining area

About this property

Relax and Enjoy Keys Style 3BR /3 B W/ Heated Pool and Canal

Bring your boat to this 3 bedroom / 3 bath recently updated home with 50 ft of deep water dockage and a custom HEATED swimming pool (small pool is not heated). House will comfortably sleep 8 with 1 king bed, 2 queens and two sleeper sofas. Each bedroom has it's own private attached bathroom. You will love waking up or relaxing on the water as the only thing that separates the house from the water is the dock. Master suite has been completely updated with new tile, finishes and standing tub. Boot Key harbor is only 3 houses down the canal. The home is very peaceful and has very private tropical spa like pool in the front with a beautiful flagstone wall. You will instantly feel on vacation as you sit by the pool, kayak or paddle board in the harbor, fish in the canal, go for a bike ride, or take the short 3.5 mile drive to Sombrero beach. We are also minutes from 7 mile bridge if you want to visit Bahia Honda park or take the short 45-50 minute drive to Key West. Sorry no RV parking but plenty of space for a trailer, truck and a mini-van. There are no bridges and no limits to open water based on low tide.

I only accept Saturday to Saturday stays - Thank you!

Please call or e-mail me if you have additional questions. (I usually respond within the hour). Please notice the water outside of the sliding glass doors in both the family room and the bedroom. You are literally right on the water! We catch jacks, mangrove snappers, chubs, barracudas and grunts off the dock for a quick lunch and the pelicans and herons always join you when you are cleaning fish on the fish cleaning station. There is a fishing kayak, a ocean kayak, a 2 man ocean kayak, 2 paddle boards and 4 bicycles included with the rental. The heated spa like pool located in the front of the house is awesome with a bench running the length of it and a separate smaller pool that is great if you want to get away from the splashing kids. All new furniture, AC unit downstairs.

Saturday to Saturday rentals only from January - August. Please email me if you are looking for alternative dates in September through December.

Keywords: heated pool, water front, dock, fishing, diving, bikes, kayaks

Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 9:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Garbage must be taken out on Thursday night and Sunday night to be considerate to the next guests.

You may only book Saturday to Saturday and increments of 7 days. Thanks for your cooperation. Marathon requires a min. 7 night stays.

Important information

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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 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. 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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What's nearby

The Turtle Hospital - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Florida Keys Country Club - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
Vaca Key - 7 min drive - 3.3 km
Sombrero Beach - 9 min drive - 4.4 km
Seven Mile Bridge - 11 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Cracked Conch Cafe - ‬2 min drive
‪Keys Fisheries, Market & Marina - ‬12 min walk
‪Castaway Waterfront Restaurant & Sushi Bar - ‬3 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
‪Porky's Bayside Restaurant and Marina - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Relax and Enjoy Keys Style 3BR /3 B W/ Heated Pool and Canal have a pool?

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

Is Relax and Enjoy Keys Style 3BR /3 B W/ Heated Pool and Canal pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Relax and Enjoy Keys Style 3BR /3 B W/ Heated Pool and Canal?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relax and Enjoy Keys Style 3BR /3 B W/ Heated Pool and Canal?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Relax and Enjoy Keys Style 3BR /3 B W/ Heated Pool and Canal located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Boot Key Harbor, Shady Palm Art Gallery and Fishermen's Community Hospital. The Turtle Hospital and Crane Point Museum and Nature Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.6

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

5 Apr 2025

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

Great stay!

Great location, clean house… loved the pool and fishing off the dock.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron R.

29 Mar 2025

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

Great place

Hopefully be able to make it back next year

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent W.

9 Jul 2024

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

Excellent relaxing spot in the keys!

Great house great vacation!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Nanci K.

26 Feb 2025

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

Family trip

This was a sibling trip, all adults. It was perfect for us because there are two living areas so if you want space it available. The canal in back was fun. We watched manatee several days. We would rent this again.

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

30 Jun 2024

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

Great house and location

The house was nice and clean. The close location to the boat ramp and 7 mile was a plus

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya M.

19 Apr 2025

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

Spring Break 2025

Very good for price. Had everything we needed. Owner was responsive, however the floating dock came loose on one side no one ever showed up to fix. Made it hard to put in Kayaks and paddle boards. Loved the Manatees!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Katie M.

23 Jul 2024

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

Perfect Spot

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was well equipped with everything we needed for our family of 6. We love the location and accessibililty from the water.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christie H.

8 Feb 2025

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

Excellent relaxating retreat from the cold

We enjoyed the private pool most of our trip. The highlight for me was the manatees that were in the channel every day! The beds are comfortable, the water pressure good, the locale was ideal and the roosters we the ideal alarm clock. We used the 2 person kayak most days. Dave responded any time we had a question.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

1 Apr 2023

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

It was nice

Great house!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nora J.

20 Apr 2023

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

Relaxing spring break

We enjoyed this house! They had everything we needed to make our trip great. The manatee came to see us each afternoon, that was cool!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter K., Dallas

18 Jun 2022

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

Coastal Gem

Lovely, large home with plenty of room to spread out. Each bedroom had it's own bathroom and plenty of hot water. Boat dock was very convenient with easy access to snorkeling and fishing. Saw the manatee everyday! We enjoyed our stay very much and highly recommend it.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele L.

24 Apr 2019

Roomy & Relaxing!

This house has everything. Location, dock, pool, 2 living rooms spread apart with big TVs and 3 bed, 3 bath. New appliances. Awesome!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

14 Jul 2024

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

Vacation Dream

Loved this house! Pictures compared to in person experience was very close in comparison. All 3 rooms were spacious and comfortable as well as bathrooms. We enjoyed all parts of the home, the pool was excellent in size and temperature, my kiddos even learned how to swim, barbecue area was very convenient, and dock was great for relaxing and seeing manatees pass by. We didn’t bring a boat but the dock was big, my husband fished everyday off the 7 mile bridge and used the cleaning station which was very convenient. We had an excellent time and wish we could have stayed longer! The host was readily available and answered all my questions while at the property and always helped me with my concerns.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H., Fort Myers, FL

17 May 2022

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

Relaxation at it's best!

David was a great host. He was always quickly responsive with answers to my questions. The house was nicely decorated and everything in great condition. It offered everything we were looking for.....dock for our boat, comfortable living areas(which we weren't there often), all the items needed, easy access to the water and the refreshing pool! Thanks David for a great stay..... our only issue was having to leave at a 9am checkout, that was rough LOL !! Great place and would recommend to anyone.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy B., Oberlin

13 Nov 2019

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

Beautiful Vacation Home

This house was absolutely perfect for our group of 4 adults and we had plenty of room for another couple. We loved the location of the house, loved being right on the canal! The pool was great but don’t be fooled by the pic, there isn’t a hot tub! It’s just a smaller little pool that’s colder than the big pool. That was a little disappointing. The beds were comfy and the house is laid out well. It was in need of some repairs though and once I was able to reach someone about them David was very nice and seemed like he would take care of them promptly. We would consider this house again when we return to Marathon.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

10 Jul 2024

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

Wonderful for our multigenerational family

The property is spacious and nicely decorated. The appliances and fixtures were top of the line. I wish I had those bathrooms at home and the refrigerator amazed everyone! The pool seemed to be in use all the time. We saw manatees from our dock daily. We caught a variety of fish from the dock, too. The only thing that was bad for our group was the height of the dock. My dad is 81 and couldn’t get down into the boat unless close to high tide. The ladder is not sturdy and the area is very tidal. This would not be a problem for most groups who travel though. We really loved the property. One other thing to note is that being located behind Boot Key makes it a no wake zone for 15+ minutes until you are in open water. Sombrero Beach is right at the end of the no wake if you go left and 7 Mile is right there if you go right. It is an awesome fishing location.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Karen S.

17 Jan 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Nice Place

We stayed for 3 weeks with family and friends. The boat slip was plenty large enough for our 23' fishing boat (rented from Coco's) and parking out front was good for two vehicles. The house was a little dirty when we came in, but we checked in on the Cuban New Year, so it may have been a one-off. We called to request hand towels and washcloths, because we didn't have any in the house and the cleaning service was back within an hour to drop them off. The view of the channel was nice and there was a manatee there nearly every day. The area wasn't loud or rambunctious, we were able to relax in the evenings on the outdoor couch and see lots of stars. We saw Sergent Majors and Barricuda right from the dock. The lights under the dock weren't working. The cleaning lady said that they were knocked out by the recent storm. The pool was very warm, and we enjoyed it most days. We were even able to practice our skills for scuba certification in it, before heading out to the reef to complete those. Overall, it was a nice place to stay. The property owner was extremely responsive to our needs and helped us through a few things. Would recommend for a larger group of people staying together.

Stayed 21 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul I.

11 Oct 2025

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

Perfect setup and easy to get our boat in and out. We will definitely be back again!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Christin H.

9 Aug 2025

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

We enjoyed the stay. The property was in a great location. The final cleaning wasn’t done until after we checked in and the A/C had a hard time keeping up in the heat of the day. We were out on the boat most days so this wasn’t a big deal but the house had everything we needed. Overall we enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Christina R.

24 May 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Marathon, Fl

Had a great time, but was disappointed with the condition of the property. The bathrooms were obviously remodeled within the last few years. All were very nice. The rest of the house is in desperate need of some attention and cleaning. The furniture was very dirty and stained, The large cream colored sofa in the main living room was dirty and several cushions had large holes in them. We found the mattresses in all of the bedrooms to be very uncomfortable. We removed our sheets to wash them and all of the pillows were yellowed and stained. One pillow was so dirty, we washed it in the washing machine during our stay.Many of the windows were missing blinds. The brackets were attached to the wall, but the actual blinds were missing. Sliding doors that backed up to the canal had no curtains or blinds on them. We had family members that slept on the sofa bed in the room. They had ZERO privacy. During the afternoon when the sun was at its hottest, the temperature in the room became unbearable because of the direct sunlight.The pool and filter area was in poor condition. There were several broken tiles all around the pool. The lights inside the pool were not functioning. The pool caretaker came twice during our stay and only cleaned the bottom of the pool once. The skimmer on the filtration system was not working, so the top of the water had insects and dirt floating on top. There was no mesh skimmer on the property for us to clean it ourselves.

Stayed 14 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew S.

13 May 2025

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

A Great Week

Our trip is exclusively a fishing trip and David’s property worked out great for us. Three couples in the group and three bedrooms, each with their own bathroom was perfect.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Eric G.

18 Apr 2025

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

Great place

The property was nice. Loved being on the water. Plenty of room for 3 couples. Enjoyed seeing the manatees in the water a few days. Only complaint was lack of essentials like garbage bags and toliet paper. We had 2 garbage bags for a week and 1 roll of toilet paper per bathroom.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayme W.

12 Mar 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getaway

Fun time with friends. property provided several amenities that made for an enjoyable stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen P.

4 Feb 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Getaway

Great location, great neighborhood, loved having a pool, bikes, kayaks and paddle boards to use!! Would definitely stay there again. Close to a great beach, grocery stores and restaurants.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam L.

26 Jan 2025

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

Very Nice

Beautiful 3 bedroom, 3 bath house. 2 living rooms, full kitchen, dinning room, inground pool with easy access canal docking for boat. Owner put some thought into this place as a rental. Kyaks, paddle boards and bikes to use. Super quiet at night and the neighbors are really decent.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

About the host

Hosted by David House

Yes that is me with Jimmy Buffett in Chicago! We live a very busy life with 3 kids and a lot of working. There is no better place to enjoy our down time than in the Keys. We searched for the right house for nearly 2 years and we always came back to this house.

Why they chose this property

The pool and the dock are fantastic. You can walk to Cuba coffee, Overseas, FL Keys Steak and Lobster House, Keys Fisheries and many of our other favorite places. Your boat can be parked a few feet from you at the house and it can be up to 45 feet long. It is one of the few places where you can kayak to bars and restaurants as well. Plus if you want to paddleboard or kayak, you have more than just the canal. You have all of Boot Key harbor, Sister Creek, the mangrove creeks in Boot Key and 1.5 miles to Sombrero Beach and I believe 7 miles around Boot Key in the shallows. It is truly unmatched for kayaking.

What makes this property unique

We love the water. From sitting on the dock, snorkeling on the reefs, fishing, kayaking or just sitting at the pool, we have everything we need here. Unmatched for Kayaking, when the Atlantic is rough, you can easily get to the Gulf. You are 5 miles from Sombrero reef so you have some of the best snorkeling in the Keys and when you are not out and about, you have sun and shade on the property at all times so you can enjoy being outdoors all the time. With some luck and chum, you can even catch your limit on snappers off the dock. The entire property was given a face lift post Irma and looks amazing. The upstairs was painted and has new tile in 2023. Nothing is dated in this home. Large pool is always heated (small pool is not). The furniture, bikes, kayaks and SUPs (tried inflatables this time) are replaced regularly to keep everything fresh.

You will have everything you need and if anything is missing, please reach out to me!

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10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Great stay!

Karen B.

10/10 Excellent

Ron R.

Great place

Ron R.

10/10 Excellent

Brent W.

Excellent relaxing spot in the keys!

Brent W.

8/10 Good

Nanci K.

Family trip

Nanci K.

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Great house and location

Michael M.

10/10 Excellent

Tonya M.

Spring Break 2025

Tonya M.

8/10 Good

Katie M.

Perfect Spot

Katie M.

10/10 Excellent

Christie H.

Excellent relaxating retreat from the cold

Christie H.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

It was nice

Jennifer S.

10/10 Excellent

Nora J.

Relaxing spring break