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Ocean Side Waterfront Exclusive Affordable Home - Pool , Tennis, Fishing & Golf

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Exterior
Pool
Pool
Master Bedroom - 2nd Floor
Master Bathroom - 2nd Floor

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Marathon, FL
  • Place, Boot Key Harbor
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Florida Keys Country Club
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Sombrero Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Ocean Side Waterfront Exclusive Affordable Home - Pool , Tennis, Fishing & Golf

Discover Villa Sombrero, your cozy waterfront escape in the heart of the Florida Keys.

This unique retreat offers:
- Four bedrooms and four baths, perfect for families or friends.
- Dock space for fishing boats or yachts along a 140' seawall, with room to maneuver.
- Enjoy a large heated pool, plus your very own tennis court.Covered parking for two vehicles and plenty of space for boat trailers.
Located 2 hours from Miami, 1 hour from Key West, and just 2 miles from Marathon Airport.

Additional perks:
- Fully air-conditioned, with modern amenities like cable TV and Wi-Fi. Well-equipped kitchen, dishwasher, a washer and dryer, and outdoor kitchen.
- Sleeps 10 guests in comfort.
- Close to fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving, and more.
- Explore local attractions, restaurants, and shops.
- Relax at Sombrero Beach, or take a short trip to Key West for more adventures.

Villa Sombrero is your gateway to Florida Keys fun and relaxation. Book your stay now!

During the peak season and holidays, we strive to accommodate Saturday to Saturday reservations to ensure seamless bookings for all our guests. If you book dates that fall outside this preferred timeframe, please note that adjustments to your reservation dates may be required. We appreciate your understanding and will do our best to work with you

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About the area

Marathon

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

What's nearby

  • Boot Key Harbor - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Florida Keys Country Club - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Sombrero Beach - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Vaca Key - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Seven Mile Bridge - 11 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brass Monkey - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Beans Books & Beans - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Roco's Dockside bar & grill - ‬13 min walk

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krysta I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 3rd time staying at this property! We absolutely love it here! Prime location- close to Sombrero beach and Publix. The kids spend countless hours fishing off the sea wall. The kitchen's have everything we need for cooking during our stay. 10/10 recommend
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location and the heated pool was perfect.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

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

FAMILY Vacation

Absolutely an incredible time w family! BEAUTIFUL PROPERTY!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marguerite C.

Fabulous! Plan to return.

This was the perfect spot for our family. Plenty of room in the house and the outdoors was wonderful. We all enjoyed the pool, fished from the dock and were able to bring our boat and have it available at all times.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Skip H.

Great place to stay

Had a great stay. The owner and manager both really nice and very helpful. Like the idea of the cut in to keep your boat. Caught plenty of fish right off the dock. The place was super clean when we arrived. I would stay here again.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2020
We take great pride to assure our guests that their stay will be enjoyable. The Villa possess the characteristics that very few properties have. Great outdoor environment. Beautiful pool. Tremendous waterfront. Comfortable and very clean accommodations. Close proximity to stores and restaurants and much more.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy A.

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

Christmas Break

House was great we had plenty room for two families. The property manager Jesse was great. It’s in a great location my kids loved the pool and the tennis courts we will definitely be back
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan, 2022
Thank you Tracy for taking care of our property. Can’t wait to have you and your family back in Villa Sombrero!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jennifer w.

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

Great trip!!

Awesome week at this house. The outdoor area was great and we loved just sitting out back and enjoying the view, a manatee came by as well as some dolphins . We caught a tarpon, ladyfish and some snapper just fishing off the dock. Safe place to dock the boat. Everything was clean inside and the kitchen was well equipped . The property manager was great and quick to respond to anything we needed . We look forward to our next stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec, 2023
Jennifer, Thank you for the excellent review!!! We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time at Villa Sombrero. Your appreciation of the outdoor area, wildlife encounters, and fishing activities of the dock is truly valued. We look forward to the opportunity to host you again in the future.
Verified

8/10 Good

Brad L.

Christmas 2018

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Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Toby A.

Great house, great location

Me and my 2 sons just returned from our fabulous vacation and are already planning next years vacation. The house was great, fully equipped and very comfortable. The house is located on a quiet street but close to grocery stores and Kmart as well as Sombrero beach. My boys loved the pool and fished every day. There is a separate freezer to keep bait and a cleaning station on the sea wall. It was nice to be able to enjoy eating the fish we caught that day while watching the sunset from the house, doesn't get much better than that! The owner was extremely helpful. We would definitely recommend staying at Villa Sombrero.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2020
It is with great pleasure to know that my guests enjoyed their stay at "Villa Sombrero". "Villa Sombrero" is a home away from home for many of my customers. The Florida Keys is definitely a great vacation destination even if you do not fish or dive. If you are looking for a stress free environment "Villa Sombrero" is the place for you and your family.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Perfect for a large group and great for boaters!

The property was as expected as pictured. The pool and backyard were perfect. Jesus was awesome to work with. He was super responsive and nice. The location was great if you have a boat. The dock was great and was super safe for the boat. No nails or anything that could damage it. Caught and released a shark and some fish off the doc. Saw a manatee. It was all awesome. Very convenient to Publix. This was our 3rd trip to Marathon and this was by far the best location. We will def stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul, 2022
Thank you for your awesome review Melissa. I’m so happy to read you had a wonderful experience in our property. We work hard to maintain our standards and provide the best experience to our customers. Please visit us again next year!!!
Verified

8/10 Good

Colette C.

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

Family trip to the Florida keys

We had a great time, the house was as expected and as described by other reviewers. We were a little surprised that it was 2 separate living quarters with no joint access but this did not inhibit our stay or enjoyment. Jesus was super responsive the few times we found it necessary to reach out. For future improvements and to get a 5 star rating the mattresses and pillows need to be refreshed and possibly the ceiling tiles in the downstairs portion of the house ( stained from previous leaks). Would definitely rent again if the bedding were improved.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun, 2022
Thank you Colette for your recommendations. We have plans to upgrade the bedding this Fall 2022. We would love to have you back next summer.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Yearly fishing Vacation

For the last 3 years my whole family has gone down in late May and early June . The three daughters loves the pool and the fact that its less that 1 hour to Key West . All us guys love the fact that the boat is right there and that were gone and fishing in less that 20 mims. We all fish right off the sea wall at night and every year thats one of our best times together. Grilling out swimming and fishing altogether right there at the house. You will find everything you need right there on Marathon Key. We are looking forward to this year (2009) vacation at the house.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Gary R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Last Renter of the Year

The property was in a terrific location and had lots of space. Unfortunately, the house was listed for sale while we were there and it was run down. There were so many broken items in the house and the owner did not care because it was being sold. It was used hard and not kept up. The property manager was great to deal with though! I hope whoever buys it updates it for the new renters.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2020
In response to our customers issues while he was at the Villa we dispatched our handyman to resolve several minor issues as a result of an extremely busy rental season. I am sure this guest as well as our many other guests had a great time at the Villa, however, it was extremely unfortunate numerous issues hit at once thus the justified comments from our renter. We are currently updating and repairing the things that come after a busy rental summer season. The property is on the market primarily as a extremely successful vacation rental business featuring a great location, scenic views, comfortable accommodations at a fair value. Stay tuned for the cool upgrades. Our improvement list is ongoing and Villa Sombrero is committed to assuring our guests to a great vacation rental experience.
Archival

4/10 Poor

Nick I.

Annual keys trip in a different home rental

Well I want to thank you for allowing us to stay in your home on our family vacation. However, I feel your house was not entirely worth the money we paid. We as a family were not happy as a whole. I am not one to complain. I am not one to need a luxurious home in the keys either. What I do need is my family to feel secure and happy when we go away. The safety of this place was compromised. None of the doors locked in the back yard, but its on the market for $1.5 million. Marathon has a lot of boat traffic and I don't trust strangers. Many lawn chairs and chase lounges were broken. Mismatch furniture is no big deal, but a chair with no back has no value to someone to sit in. The kitchen faucet was broke. Yes water came out, but it was not in full operation. I can go on with a list, but I don't feel like just breaking the home down. My issues is safety. I did not feel secure nor did my family, as we had a newborn on our stay. We checked in and soon decided to go to dinner only to realize none of the back doors locked. I did call the homeowner multiple times and he assured me the issue would be resolved, which it did the next day. The maintenance and cleaning crew were outstanding. They were extremely friendly and worked with what the home actually was... appearing as a mobile home on top of a slab. Lastly, the home did have a water view and a pool, but again the value was not in your rental.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2020
"Villa Sombrero" is an exceptional vacation rental and is very popular destination for many families' unfortunately it is not a 5 star property but I guarantee it will be exceptionally clean, comfortable and great location to enjoy all the benefits of the beautiful Florida Keys. Please find my comments to a very interesting, complimentary an unwarranted review. Lets start with the security issue: Yes, the sliding door did not lock and the mechanism needed replacement. It did take a day to purchase the latch and replace. I advised the guest to place a broom handle between the two doors and he did. I can't help the fact that the summer is the busy time of the year and there are a lot of people traveling on Sisters Creek going to the ocean to enjoy the beautiful waters. I guess they are strangers but I look at them as wonderful people enjoying their time on the water and not criminals looking for houses to break in. The keys are one of the safest areas in Florida. The lawn furniture did have a chair with no back and I always advise Fred, my handyman to discard things that are broken. Shame on you Fred. I do take exception with the other issues. The property is not on the market for $1.5Million, The kitchen faucet works fine but is missing a decorative cover and the second floor is not a mobile home, it is a framed structure on steel beams, sold wood floor system, steel siding, wood trusses tied in with hurricane clips with a new galvanized metal roof and it has survived many hurricanes. "Villa Sombrero" is an exceptional vacation rental and is very popular destination for many families' unfortunately it is not a 5 star property but I guarantee it will be exceptionally clean, comfortable and great location to enjoy all the benefits of the beautiful Florida Keys.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

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

Beautiful Location

We had a wonderful stay at Villa Sombrero! The outside property is awesome. We stayed before Easter and had a egg hunt around the tennis court. The kids fished from the sea wall and swam in the pool. Great time. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May, 2022
Thank you Carol for your great review. Please come back next year!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

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

Fun in Marathon

Jesus was great to work with, he personalized our stay and made us feel very welcome. He was quick to reply to our questions and the property was perfect for our group. It has 2 separate living quarters, the upstairs and downstairs which are not connected except for the outside stairway. It worked great for us to have 2 couples upstairs and 2 downstairs. We spent most of our time outside in the pool overlooking the water and we enjoyed seeing dolphins, iguanas, and all of the boats come by.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan, 2022
Thank you very much for choosing Villa Sombrero Heather. Please visit us again!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Incredible property that was great for our honeymoon!

We will definitely be back to Villa Sombrero! The location can't be beat - right by Publix & close to plenty of restaurants while still feeling secluded & tucked away in a quiet cove. The views from the backyard are also amazing. We wound up grilling in the outdoor kitchen more than we expected just so we could watch the beautiful sunsets in Boot Key Harbor. The kitchens were a little bare (didn't realize there were no oven mitts until I had something in the oven), but you can get any supplies you may need at nearby Publix, so this wasn't a big deal for us.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert H.

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

Great Location

This property is a boaters dream. We had 4 boats in our group, 23’ to 42’. The property had plenty of parking for all four trailers and tow vehicles and dockage for all four. The house was adequately supplied for two separate households for sleeping and two separate kitchens. The heated pool was awesome!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott D.

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

Perfect for the family with teenagers

This is a fantastic property because of the outdoor amenities such as the private pool, tennis courts, dock/slip and cool outdoor bar/grill with speakers. We had our rented boat in the slip and loved proximity to the bay. Our 4 kids are 18 to 23 years old and each had a friend with them. The two living areas allowed the kids to have some space alone and separate areas to chill or hand out separately. This is not a fancy pants place - its more like a lived-in cottage. If you want high end finishes, you should probably look for another more expensive property. We loved the location and the privacy with plenty of parking, close to beach, golf course, and stores. The only suggestion I have for the owner is to upgrade the bedding ...especially the pillows. But otherwise we would definitely rent here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Denise B.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

So much potential!

We selected this property because of the great location, deep water boating access and split accommodations; and shared it with my sister in-law and her kids, who happily stayed upstairs. Our family of 5 stayed downstairs. This property has excellent outdoor amenities, but the interior, especially downstairs still needs improvements and upgrades. Apparently we arrived right after fumigation, so we were greeted by some dead critters and the downstairs floor was not clean. These were all upon arrival, so I’m guessing housekeeping was not there that day. We did report this and the dirty floors to the owner and he responded immediately. We stay in many rentals but this one was surprisingly casual. We are used to finding a binder with check in instructions, trash day and recycling information, and check out instructions. We only received a text with entry information and trash day, no recycling (so we missed that). Also no other information was available about amenities such as kayaks, tennis, pool heating or the jacuzzi mentioned in description - we did not see one. Overall I give the exterior a 5/5 and the interior a 2/5.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Jim O.

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

Great location in middle keys

Good property for a large family. Nice layout with 2 bedrooms upstairs and three down allowed for separation for the early risers and night owls.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karyn M.

Great house for a family reunion!

We were so happy to be all together in this fantastic house in a fantastic location. We saw a manatee near the dock the very first day- we loved looking for manatees and fish from the dock everyday. We used the upstairs for those of us that wanted a little quiet, but the majority of the time we were downstairs cooking, eating, swimming or playing tennis. We used the pool everyday for most of the day - warm and clean. We had everything we needed to make meals for everyone with 2 kitchens (although we mostly used the downstairs to cook and eat). The kitchen was big enough for 3 women to work at the same at the same time. We were happy for the dishwasher with so many people (8 adults and 2 kids). My brother, who lives in Florida, brought his fishing boat and gave boat rides and fishing trips. Views on the water were beautiful and the property so private. We had friends staying at a nearby hotel and they had quite a bit of wind and we did not. We did a day trip to Key West (about an hour away)and had a great lunch at a resort on Islamarada. Gary and the owner were very prompt in responding to any questions, needs or concerns that we had. Overall, it was perfect for 3 generations of our family to celebrate my Mom's 95th birthday- we would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great family vacation spot

Villa Sombrero is the perfect vacation home. Beautiful grounds, large heated pool, comfortable accommodations.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Mandy V.

A Great Place for Families

We had 6 adults and 6 kids stay at this home for spring break and the set up was perfect! Everyone had privacy of a room and yet we were close enough to cook and eat together without any problems. The lower level has a great open floor plan, easy in and out to the pool. The pool was AWESOME! Perfect temperature for the mom's to even slide into when they needed a break from the sun. When the kids weren't in the pool, they were catching fish off the dock or playing tennis. We had manatee float up to the seawall daily and the kids loved it! (We all did!) Hammock was used daily, loungers around the pool were good, patio area, semi-beach and dock were all great! Downstairs kitchen had everything we needed! Would definitely go back here and recommend it for families!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great place!

This place is great! We would definitely consider staying there again! Some feedback and improvement ideas. We absolutely loved heated swimming pool. Fishing off the dock was awesome. We even saw some manatees! We enjoyed playing tennis, but there could be light so we could play after sunset. On the first floor there is no dishwasher in the kitchen. There is no big dining table either. These two things were inconvenient for us since we liked to eat together with the whole family. The existing glass round table is unbound and dangerous with the kids.
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