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Canal front pool home with a small view of the Gulf. Close to Vaca Cut

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View from 2nd Floor balcony
Pool
Property grounds
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor Shower and water closet

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Canal front pool home with a small view of the Gulf. Close to Vaca Cut

Tastefully decorated Private Home in Marathon. Enjoy the pool with optional Heat for the winter months. Situated near the airport ✈ with easy boating access to the gulf or the ocean via Vaca Cut. Private dock with fish cleaning station and with water and electric on the dock. Large storage room for storing all of your fishing and diving gear with a separate bait freezer. For your outdoor cooking enjoy the gas barbecue grill. This home is also equipped with a deep freezer and a 150 lb ice maker. Comfortable 2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms an additional Sofa bed. Windows in the bedrooms have black out shades to provide a good nights sleep. Cool central A/C, Washer and Dryer. Internet equipped and Cable TV in the bedrooms and living room. Kitchen has appliances with a gas stove top, dish washer, and equipped with most kitchen essentials. The bedrooms have a fantastic view of the water.. The living room has a slight view of the Gulf and is very pleasant for sitting with your coffee in the early mornings. We provide outdoor cameras for the driveway and the dock for your convienne during your stay. There are no indoor cameras and no cameras for the pool area. Our goal is to assist you in enjoying this beautiful home as much as we do.
Please call or email us for more information.
No Smoking indoors .. please.

Rent My LCC is licensed by the city of Marathon to do vacation rentals. We follow all city and state regulations for our properties. (License - PLR2015-00388)
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Depending on Breed and there is a $500 Pet Fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pets are not allowed on any furniture or beds.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number VACA-22-225
Property # 749917vb
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

About the area

Marathon

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Marathon Shores, a neighbourhood in Marathon. Marathon Air Museum and Crane Point Museum and Nature Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center and Florida Keys Country Club. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Marathon, FL

What's nearby

  • Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Marathon Air Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • San Pablo Catholic Church - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Marathon Visitor Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Sombrero Beach - 9 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Brass Monkey - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Island Fish Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Canal front pool home with a small view of the Gulf. Close to Vaca Cut have a pool?

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

Is Canal front pool home with a small view of the Gulf. Close to Vaca Cut pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Canal front pool home with a small view of the Gulf. Close to Vaca Cut?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-out at Canal front pool home with a small view of the Gulf. Close to Vaca Cut?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Canal front pool home with a small view of the Gulf. Close to Vaca Cut located?

Located in Marathon Shores, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center, Sunset Park Beach and Coco Plum Beach. Marathon Visitor Center and San Pablo Catholic Church are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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. 75 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 80 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

jonathan m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Great host! tons of amenities not listed. Huge projector TV was an awesome bonus for football! The kids got selfies with manatees in the canal 10 minutes after pulling up very cool experience!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy S.

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

FlyAway

Everything was perfect and as described by listing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mike l.

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

Super house

Super house and great location. If you go to fish with a boat it is the place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Fishing paradise

We had an awesome stay! We came down from NC to fish in the keys… this house is built for fishing. It has a well lit dock , fresh water access and a fish cleaning station. The house is filled with so much character. Sue was extremely prompt and she was just a text away if we needed anything. Great location with easy boat access to the Atlantic and gulf. We will be staying here again, hopefully soon!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2025
Michelle, Thank you for your kind review. We are so happy to hear that your stay was awesome. We are trying to find new ways to make our guest have fun and have everything needed during their stay. We hope you return again for another great experience. Thanks, Sue
Verified

8/10 Good

Sharon M.

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

Enjoyed our stay

The house was very unique and clean! The property was well kept. Location was a bit noisy due to planes taking off at the nearby airport but not overly distracting. Lots of good shopping and restaurants nearby! We had a very relaxing stay!
Stayed 17 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2023
Thank you for the review. I appreciate that you took the time to do this. I hope that you return for a vacation again and I hope to win 5 stars next time! Sue
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mike n.

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

Nice place

Very nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2023
Hey Mike, Thank you for the 5 star review. I hope you can come back again. Sue
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

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

Perfect Getaway

The house is amazing. There is nothing this house doesn’t have. The manager and the owner are amazing. We highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2024
Hi Sharon, Thank you for your great review. We try hard to make sure our guest have everything they need. I hope you visit our Tiki Chalet home again. Sue
Verified

8/10 Good

Janet H.

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

Loved it!

Great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2023
Thank you for your review. I am so glad that you had a great time on your vacation. Sue
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamara D.

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

Keys Vacation

We had an amazing time at this charming home & property! The house is as pictured, beautifully decorated, clean, well stocked. The wrap around deck had amazing views & the pool was great. Quiet street but still close to everything. I would highly recommend this property! 5 stars
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Nov 2023
Tamara, thank you for the great review. I am happy that my home met your expectations. I appreciate you taking time to post this and I hope you come back to Tiki Chalet in the future. Sue
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristine B.

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

Anniversary Trip

We had an awesome week at the Tiki Chalet. The house was great! Very spacious, hi tech with auto shades, thermostat and audio. Host was very attentive and easy to communicate with. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2023
Thanks for the review, we are so happy that your stay was great and that you enjoyed our home as much as we do.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chasity O.

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

Awesome Dock and Refreshing Pool!

The house was clean and had everything that we needed. It was really hot, and the pool was clean and refreshing. The patio area was shaded and very comfortable as well. The neighborhood was quiet, and there was good privacy. The dock was perfect for our boat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Charles M.

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

Beautiful home.

A beautiful home with many amenities. One minor problem with the location to the airport. Treated very well by the people who managed the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kory Y.

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

Perfect house and location!

My wife and I stayed here for our honeymoon. The house and property were perfect! We loved the pool and patio area and being able to have the house’s stereo playing music in that area. We had a larger boat with us and it fit at the dock perfectly! We will definitely remember this house for the next time we decide to visit Marathon.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2023
Kory, thank you for the great review. I am so happy that you chose our house for your vacation/honeymoon and that you enjoyed it as much as we do. I will be looking forward to you returning to Marathon in the future. Many of my guest think of the house as their own when they come and I make every effort to make sure everything is perfect for their vacation.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sue was a great host. Very good communication, quick to respond and very helpful. Our family of 4 enjoyed our stay - thanks for sharing your home with us.Some highlights:Kitchen: stocked with everything we needed and more - extras like paper plates, cooking oil and spices, etc. were all there. Plenty of dishes, silverware, and pans were on the ready. Patio and pool: Amazing and well thought out. Pool was clean, heated, nice and salt water based. Beautiful well thought out landscaping and is super private. Audio system both inside the home and out by the patio were very much appreciated and an unexpected treat. Around 7 outside speakers in the landscaping and under the patio to immerse you in sound (we kept it low enough to not disturb other home owners but just a cool stereo system overall when relaxing outside. The home has whole house audio with controls in each room and a projector TV in the living room. The system is a little “techie” which was fine for me but my girls all needed some help when using the TV and audio. We saw manatees in the canal - beautiful and peaceful creatures - incredible!Bathrooms, beds and layout were comfy and we felt at home.Plenty of towels, beach towels and extras and little forgotten things the host made available. Not to forget, the outdoor poolside toilet - Loved it!Great location - close enough and central to stores, beaches, restaurants, etc. Highly recommended overall.
The projector TV
Private - amazing pool and patio
Manatees
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Good times

Even though the weather did not cooperate, this property was great! The pool was wonderful and the boat was an added benefit, although again not used as much as we wished. House has everything you need!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2023
Thank you so much for the review. I am happy that you enjoyed the house. We try very hard to make sure we have everything you may need. Sorry about the weather, I wish I was able to change that!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen P.

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

Marathon, my happy place!

Great house! Beautifully landscaped yard and pool! The music lover in me appreciated the whole house sound system, even outside. Rented the boat, it ran great and was sooo convenient. I really appreciated Sue's responsiveness to every message I sent her way. Will definitely be back 🏝
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2023
Kathleen, Thank you for the great review. I am so happy to hear that everything worked out for you. I am looking forward to you coming back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas P.

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

Lovely home

House was a delightful place to live for two weeks. Very well equipped and centrally located. Don’t forget to make reservations at Franks Deli. Short walk. Excellent food and service. The only negative was grilling on the patio required going up and down a set of stairs if you ate in the lovely kitchen area. No question. We would stay again. Tom and Sue
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2024
Hi Thomas, thank you for the review. I appreciate your feedback and would love to have you as a guest again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dan F.

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

Marathon Manatees

We stayed for 3 weeks ,This place is awesome ,bikes ,kayaks,pool ,on the canal .we did fish in the canal and caught some small fish which kept the grandson busy.The loacation is near restaurants and grocery store and the Marathon airport so there is plane noise at times .Everybody had a great time the only negative was the weather could have been a little better a times ,But who can control That .Thanks Sue the Forehead Family
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Perfect Getaway

This house was absolutely perfect for our vacation. The location is very convenient for shopping and restaurants. Our days were spent lounging by the pool and non-stop fishing. Having the ice machine was absolutely amazing (and saved many, many trips to the store). We loved the projection screen TV and the automatic shades for the windows. We would definitely rent this house again! - I can't forget to mention how genius it was to make the outside Tiki bathroom- not having to dry off to go inside gets absolutely 5 stars!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2023
Hi Julie, thank you for the great review. We try to provide our guest with the best experience and I appreciate your feedback. I hope you will be able to come again. Sue
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful Getaway

We spent a week at the Tiki Chalet and couldn't have been happier. The property owner, Sue, is a pleasure to work with and the property is absolutely fabulous. It is stocked up on everything you would need--pots, pans, etc.--as well as surround-sound music and a giant projector T.V. The home is located in a lovely, quiet neighborhood and offers a beautiful backyard patio that overlooks the canal. We saw manatees, fish, and a variety of birds while we sat out back. It was a wonderfully, peaceful getaway that we really enjoyed. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2023
Thank you for your review, I always love to read my reviews and I appreciate that you took your time to write it. I am so happy that you enjoyed your stay at our home in Marathon, and will look forward to you coming back. Sue Kaser
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob M.

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

July 2023

The amenities and location were great. The projection TV was just not for me. It was super large but too large for the room. I will be back
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2023
Thank you for your feedback. I am happy that the amenities and location were good for you. I hope you get to come back. Sue
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate V.

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

Paradise in Marathon

Everything about this VRBO was amazing. The kitchen was well equipped.Bathrooms were clean and spacious.Loved the Tommy Bahama furniture throughout the home.It instantly gave you a vacation vibe. I think my husbands favorite was the projection screen tv that turned the living room into a movie theater and the surround sound in every room and outside. The outside balcony deck gave you amazing views .The pool and outside patio(various seating and fridge)was great to relax on after a day of kayaking or exploring the Keys.I highly recommend the Tiki Chalet!!! Also the host was very helpful and promptly answered any questions or concerns it might have had.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim L.

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

Perfect House!

Beautiful house, very clean and well stocked! TP, paper towels, gas for grill, and the icemaker saved us hundreds of dollars not having to buy ice. Beds were super comfortable, slept great! Great pool to cool off in after boating. Lots of covered space underneath with plenty of chairs and lounge chairs. Beautiful landscaping. Boat dock has plenty of room and new rubber rails to protect your boat. First canal right off the bay, so easy access to the back bay and a short trip to Vaca Cut to get to the ocean. Best house we've stayed in the keys and we've been down there 8 times. Great vacation! Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2023
Tim, thanks for the great review. I appreciate your feedback, it helps me to continue to improve the home and the amenities. It is awesome to hear that you had a great vacation.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlie F.

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

Highly Recommended

Sue, is an excellent host. She answered every question I had in a very timely manner. The house was outstanding. Including the projection TV. Must be 10 feet wide. Awsome to watch a movie along with the sound system they have installed. The salt water pool was very clean and enjoyable. We also rented their boat for the week. It was a breezy week. So, we didn't take advantage of the fishing as we would have liked. All in all, we had an excellent time and would highly recommend this rental. AAA+++++. Hope to do this again. Thanks Sue!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2023
Hi Charlie, Thanks for the great review. It was a pleasure having you as a guest and I am happy you had a great vacation. I hope you can come back to the Tiki Chalet again for another great stay in Marathon.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Erica L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Nice but uneasy

Sue was very communicative, and the property pictures were accurate with the exception of the cameras located on the property. No where in the description did it indicate there would be 7 cameras. We felt uneasy that we were being watching virtually anywhere on the property We can understand having a camera to watch your property, but this seemed a little excessive. The ipad inside had the potential of being turned-on to hear and see us.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Feb 2024
Erica, thank you for your feedback. Just to clarify, we don't have any cameras in any private areas including the pool area. The cameras are there for your security and safety. I do have notes in the book in the house referencing the cameras. Since your review, I'll promptly make sure it is posted in a better way for any future guests. The ipad is there for the guest convivence in the event they want to view the outdoor cameras, I have no access to the ipad. We have guest who bring their boats, fishing and diving gear and the cameras provide them with additional security. I wish you would have contacted me as you could have turned off the security cameras. Thank you for renting our home.

About the host

Hosted by Sue Kaser

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Our children practically grew up here in Marathon. We live in Florida, and have spent many summers in Marathon. We kept our boat at Faro Blanco in the summers where our children learned to snorkel and dive.We are so happy to have a home in Marathon. We love boating, fishing, snorkeling and diving, and we think that the water here in Marathon is clear and beautiful. We hope to share our experiences with you and hope that you will enjoy Marathon as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

We dreamed for years of buying a home in the Keys. Finally here we are. The perfect vacation house. We love everything about it and feel sure that you will too.

What makes this property unique

The home is very unique, with stone counter tops and the inside thatch ceiling and looks like a tiki inside. It is very unusual and you may have to see this to appreciate it. The house is accommodating and comfortable. With plenty of room for your automobile and trailer parking.

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