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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

Dryer
Air conditioning
Pet-friendly
Washer

Explore the area

Marathon, FL

Place, The Turtle Hospital
‪9 min walk‬
Place, Vaca Key
‪4 min drive‬
Place, Sombrero Beach
‪8 min drive‬
Airport, Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)
‪6 min drive‬

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

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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

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

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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Marathon, FL

What's nearby

The Turtle Hospital - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Florida Keys Country Club - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
Vaca Key - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
Sombrero Beach - 8 min drive - 4.4 km
Seven Mile Bridge - 8 min drive - 8.2 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).

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

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

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

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

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

Richard Z.

22 Dec, 2024

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

Enjoyable

We had an excellent time we were here before had a great time fishing.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

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

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

Brian D.

22 Jan, 2025

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

January break

Host was very helpful. Was relaxing and quiet. Great location to any place in Marathon I had interest in, close to airport which was nice being I did some flying while visiting

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle F.

28 Dec, 2024

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

Great Property!

Nice house, great location close to everything! Tons of space and nice bathrooms. Kids loved the pool and fishing off the dock. Quiet neighborhood. Overall very happy with our christmas vacation in Marathon.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Lesley M.

17 Sept, 2024

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

Great Vacation House!

This house was perfect for our week stay in the Keys! The inside is actually bigger than the pictures make it look. Updated and clean, we enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason F.

4 Jan, 2025

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

New Years trip

This place was amazing! Enjoyed our entire week! Marathon gives you many options for restaurants and grocery stores. Short drive(about an hour) for day trip to Key West! We enjoyed morning coffee on back dock, pool time early afternoon and back to the dock for late afternoons! Owner was super helpful with questions we had!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy E.

17 Dec, 2024

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

Paradise

Amazing home right on the water. David resolved any issue that came up immediately. Would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 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

Carrie B.

11 Nov, 2021

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

Loved the house

Great place to stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

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

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

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

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10/10 Excellent

Pavel G., Lyndhurst NJ, USA

10 Jan, 2019

Love the place

We have really enjoyed the stay here, location is amazing and house is very nice, looking forward to book it again :)

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nereida P.

4 Jun, 2023

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

Perfect location

Enjoyed the pool, dick and proximity to many activities. The Cuban food, La Niña, close by was divine.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

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

Kayla W.

28 Jun, 2022

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

Highly recommended

This property was awesome. The location was great and the house was very clean. The beds were very comfortable. My family and I had an amazing stay at this property in Marathon.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

24 Nov, 2021

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

Perfect

Great spot to stay, had a manatee stop by to say hi...very clean. Was great location if you have a boat..

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

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!