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Spacious Waterfront Home on a Direct Ocean Access Canal with a Chilled Pool

Waterfront holiday home with private pool and kitchen

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Pool
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Living area
Pool

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 122210 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Marathon, FL
  • Place, Marathon Air Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Marathon Visitor Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)
    ‪10 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bedroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Downstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Hallway

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spacious Waterfront Home on a Direct Ocean Access Canal with a Chilled Pool

Escape to Marathon in this large 5 bedroom 3 bath waterfront home in the heart of Marathon Florida. This clean home is bright and spacious with a large open living space perfect multiple couples or large families. This unique Florida Keys home has two finished levels so the family/group can spend quality time together in the spacious upsairs area or enjoy some private time in the downstairs lounge area.


Bring your boat or rent one for the week and keep it on our large 68 ft deep water dock. The house is a quick 5 min away from from the Ocean inlet and the best fishing in the world.

Not into fishing? Relax at the house and enjoy the beautiful views from the balcony or lounge in the chairs in the backyard. Two kayaks and a paddle board are available if you want to spend the day exploring on the water. Enjoy the floating dock for easy Kayak loading.

House Layout:
Upstairs:
Large open floor layout with kitchen, eat-in island, dinner table and living room. Off the kitchen is a large balcony (half screened in) with seating area and beautiful views of the Canal leading to the Ocean.
Room 1: Master Suite - KING bed + on suite (Jacuzzi soaking tub & walk in shower) + crib
Room 2: KING Bed (Shared hallway bathroom)
Room 3: Queen Bed (Shared hallway bathroom)

Downstairs:
Large finished lounge area with two sliding doors leading to the covered deck and backyard. Large bathroom with walk in shower.
Room 4: Two Twin Beds
Room 5: Twin Bed with trundle

Air Mattress & Pull Out Couch Available

We are baby friendly!
There is a standard crib in the master bedroom.
Other items available:
Pack n Play w/ Mattress
Bouncy Chair
Puj bathtub
Baby gate
Books
Wood Block Toy
Infant life jacket

Nearby Attractions:
*Short 4 mile drive to Sombrero Beach ( free access to white sandy beach, playground and picnic tables)
*0.2 mile drive/walk or short kayak trip to Marathon dog park
*2.8 mile drive to Florida Keys Country Club Golf Course & Tennis Courts
(public golf access ~ $40 18 hole)
please check availability on website as there are renovations going on
*Sombrero Reef Snorkeling
*1.1 mile drive to Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters
* Easy access to running paths
*49 miles to Key West

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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
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We have tons of baby items :)
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 5 total)
Please check with us before booking
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quite hours after 10PM
-WHY ISN’T MY FRIDGE COLD?: -Refrigerator concerns are some of the most frequent calls. It can take 24hours to chill to the newly entered contents.

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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. Scuba diving, snorkelling and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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Marathon, FL

What's nearby

  • Marathon Air Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Marathon Visitor Center - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • San Pablo Catholic Church - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Sombrero Beach - 10 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 1 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Island Fish Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sparky's Landing Fish and Cocktails - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Spacious Waterfront Home on a Direct Ocean Access Canal with a Chilled Pool have a pool?

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

Is Spacious Waterfront Home on a Direct Ocean Access Canal with a Chilled Pool pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 5 total).

How much is parking at Spacious Waterfront Home on a Direct Ocean Access Canal with a Chilled Pool?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Waterfront Home on a Direct Ocean Access Canal with a Chilled Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Waterfront Home on a Direct Ocean Access Canal with a Chilled Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Waterfront Home on a Direct Ocean Access Canal with a Chilled Pool located?

This family-friendly Marathon holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (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

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 78 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
House was okay. It is located just across the highway from the airport, so we heard a lot of jets and helicopters day and night. The master bedroom bed was comfortable, but the other beds were very uncomfortable. The house is worn and in need of maintenance. The pool was nice, but some damaged party lights dangling over it blinked night and day. We only saw one roach and it was dead. If u are considering this rental, bring your knives. There wasn’t a decent sharp knife in the kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
The house was amazing! Everything we hoped for and more. It could have been a little more clean. The floors were like they had not vacuumed or mopped the floors in a while.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We spend Thanksgiving in Marathon each year and as our families grow, so do our needs. Fishing/boating is central to our trip but November seas are fickle. This year, the heated pool saved the week! The house is well-equipped for children of all ages. The kitchen was stocked well enough to prepare and serve Thanksgiving dinner. We loved the direct access to the ocean but note, it’s a narrow canal. We don’t have a bow thruster and turning a boat around longer than 30’ can be tricky in the wind. Patience is required Overall great experience.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great house! It’s homey enough that you don’t feel like you have to worry about every little thing and everything is in good shape. The beds are so comfortable. The kitchen is well stocked and the grill works great! The kayaks and SUP were a wonderful bonus. We had a great dog park just around the corner for our pets. Beautiful views out of this property. Everyone had a great time and we all agree that the property was very clean so not sure what the other reviewers are talking about. We loved the pool and we had 2 days of visits with a mama and baby manatees! It was our first trip to the Keys and it won’t be the last! Jay is a great host! I could go on and on but go see for yourself!
Manatees!!
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was perfect for our family. We were 6 adults and 2 children. The location and views were superb. The balcony was perfect for morning coffee and conversation with our adult children. The grandchildren loved playing in the heated pool and we all enjoyed relaxing in it. Having the 2 levels worked well since our grandson wanted some quiet time in his downstairs room occasionally. Everybody could get together or have some quiet time when they wanted with all of the space indoors and outdoors. The neighborhood is clean and quiet. The area is perfect for walking and biking. The microwave broke and I messaged Jay with VRBO and a new one was installed right away. The dryer wasn’t getting warm after a few days into our stay and it was repaired promptly as well. I would suggest this rental to anyone as we enjoyed our stay immensely! I didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

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

S Tribe Fishing, Family, Fun

My brother my son and three other friends stayed the first five days. Fish bonded had a great time everyone thought the accommodations were great. Second five days my son the rest of my family joined us eight adults for children. Accommodated all of us very well. Pool was great location was very good.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Family vacation

Wonderful home! Great family vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

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

Great house and location for us

Property was great for our group. 2 miles to grocery stores. Pool was great! Used the bikes and had a great time here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

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

Great Stay

Lots of fun had by a group of friends and families. Plan on staying again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W.

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

Great vacation home!

Our group of family & friends enjoyed the amenities of this home. Easy access to all activities - snorkeling, fishing, kayak access at the Marathon park, and Sombrero beach. Nice bikes for rides & the pool was wonderful. We would stay here again!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen O.

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

Wonderful stay!

So amazing. Manatees in the canal, close to the beaches and amazing ice cream shop at the end of the block.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

KIMBERLEY W.

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

Perfect location!

We needed a quiet upscale place where we could relax, but get to the action quickly. This house was perfect for that! My husband, my sister, and myself truly enjoyed the layout of the house, the amazing pool, and even got a visit from the local manatee family! It was close to amazing restaurants and had the perfect kitchen for relaxing meals at home. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karey R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall very happy with the property. The pool was wonderful, the beds were super comfy and the extras were much used. It is a very baby friendly house and perfect for our large group, we never felt like we were on top of each other. The location is fantastic as our kids were able to bike to many places. It is a quiet area, with beautiful views up and down the canal. Only 2 things to be aware of, there is no screened in porch but the deck is very nice and large. The sleeper sofa is not at all suitable to pull out and sleep on, thankfully we had an air mattress and did some sleeping rearrangements. I would reccomend renting this property and the host Jay was easy to communicate with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather K.

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

Would return again! Perfect for fishing families!

Heated pool was perfect after a long day of fishing! Roomy bedrooms and kitchen. Ice maker for fishermen - great vacation home and great neighbors!
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky A.

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

Perfect!

This property was just perfect for us! The location was perfect, the house was perfect, the pool was perfect, along with the grill, the kayaks and everything else! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dale J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Marathon-channel to the ocean.

Nice property with good amenities-especially for young children. Some things were not as advertised.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

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

Excellent property

Had a great stay and the property was exactly as the said. Had some questions and they were answered immediately.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Noah W.

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

Great time with friends

Property is great for a group of friends or family to spend time together. Pool was fantastic and being able to keep the boat on the bulkhead made for easy boat days, having ample parking for a trailer was a great bonus as well. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liliam S.

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

Loved it!

What an amazing experience! Lovely house, with just about everything we needed for our one week stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg T., VALDERS

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

Marathon Key Family Time

Excellent. Will definitely stay at this beautiful home and property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Dan L.

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

Vacation - marathon bay

The property is great - pool was awesome for me and the family - there are a couple areas in the house (bedrooms) that need attention near the ducts. Overall the property was good.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy N., Salt springs

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

This was far most our best stay! Jay was awesome we are booking again next year!

You won't be disappointed! We had a large family and this home was very spacious and well set up. They thought of everything.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Curt H.

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

Amazing home in Marathon

The pictures don't do it justice. The home is fantastic for a large group and the pool, ice maker, dock access, etc is just fantastic. We can't wait to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

cassie k.

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

Awesome stay

Pool was awesome, love the canal and they leave the seasonings and condiments which is always appreciated! The owner was quick to respond to any questions. We just love marathon !!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

David S., Iowa City, IA

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

Great location in the Keys

Enjoyed our stay - convenient location in the Middle Keys with easy access in either direction to lower and upper keys. New pool looks great, and made good use of the kayaks and SUP. Plenty of space for an extended family vacation. Jay is also very responsive owner.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2020

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