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Marathon Getaway: Florida Keys Home with a 45' dock and ocean access

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A two-story house with a balcony, dock, and surrounding greenery.
A room with a wooden floor, a white console table with decorative items, a large mirror, and several framed documents on the wall.
A marina with a dock, a covered boat, and a building with a sloped roof in the background.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a dining area with a blue sofa and wooden chairs.
A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Marathon, FL
  • Place, Sombrero Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Seven Mile Bridge
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Coco Plum Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bedroom Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Marathon Getaway: Florida Keys Home with a 45' dock and ocean access

Marathon Getaway: Waterfront Home with 45' Dock
Relax at Marathon Getaway, a canal-front Florida Keys home just one mile from Sombrero Beach. Enjoy direct ocean access, a private 45-foot dock, a kayak, two bicycles, and peaceful water views.
The Space
Sleeps up to eight guests:
Primary bedroom with king bed and private bathroom
Second bedroom with queen bed
Third bedroom with two twin beds
Additional sofa or air mattress available upon request
Fully equipped kitchen
Smart TVs, high-speed Wi-Fi, central air, and ceiling fans
Washer and dryer located outside on the deck
Outdoor seating, private dock, kayak, and bicycles
Guest Access
Guests have full access to the home, dock, outdoor areas, laundry, kayak, bicycles, and driveway parking for up to four vehicles.
Self check-in is available with a unique smart-lock code provided before arrival.
Location
The home is located in a quiet Marathon neighborhood near beaches, shopping, dining, boat ramps, and local attractions.
Sombrero Beach: 1 mile
Grocery stores and pharmacies: 5 minutes
Public boat ramps: 4–8 minutes
Fishermen’s Community Hospital: 8 minutes
Seven Mile Bridge: 15 minutes
House Rules
Check-in: 1:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
No smoking, parties, or unauthorized guests
No pets unless approved
Quiet hours: 10:00 PM–7:00 AM
Children must be supervised near the canal and dock
Return the kayak and bicycles after use
Place used towels in the bathrooms, load the dishwasher, and dispose of trash before checkout
Important Notes
The property is directly on a canal, so caution is required near the water. The dock is best suited for small to medium boats.
Beach towels and basic starter supplies are provided.
Marathon Getaway is the perfect home base for boating, fishing, biking, beach days, and relaxing by the water.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number VACA-25-209
Property # 4921670vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Marathon

Located in Marathon, this holiday home is 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. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling adventures can be found near the property.
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Marathon, FL

What's nearby

  • Sombrero Beach - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • The Turtle Hospital - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Vaca Key - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Seven Mile Bridge - 10 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Coco Plum Beach - 13 min drive - 13.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Brass Monkey - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Keys Fisheries, Market & Marina - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Wooden Spoon - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Beans Books & Beans - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Marathon Getaway: Florida Keys Home with a 45' dock and ocean access pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Marathon Getaway: Florida Keys Home with a 45' dock and ocean access?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Marathon Getaway: Florida Keys Home with a 45' dock and ocean access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Marathon Getaway: Florida Keys Home with a 45' dock and ocean access?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Marathon Getaway: Florida Keys Home with a 45' dock and ocean access located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Sombrero Beach, Crane Point Museum and Nature Center and Florida Keys Country Club. Boot Key Harbor and Fishermen's Community Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, less than a mile walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was well stocked, and great central location to all activities in keys
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

KBRT great place to stay

Clean, comfortable home with everything provided to have a great vacation!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Feb, 2023
Dave, Thank you for taking the time to give us a review. I'm so happy that you had a great time. Please stay with us again!! All the best, Stephanie and Eric
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very welcoming. House was very well stocked with items needed for our stay. Canal access was nice. Central location in Marathon was a plus.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec, 2025
So glad you found our home to be welcoming and perfect for your stay. Hope you consider us in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

We enjoyed our stay in this house. The location was perfect - close to beach, publix and a nice wide canal for our boat. We also made use of the bikes and kayaks. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2023
Elona, thank you so much for taking the time to review KBRT. I'm happy that you and yours had a great time, and that the house met all of your needs. Please come back and stay again! All the best, Steph and Eric
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Central location

Very nice place, centrally located. Great place if your gonna rent a boat. Short drive to beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul, 2022
Dina, Thanks so much for taking the time to review KBRT. Please come back and stay again! All the best, Stephanie and Eric
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday in Paradise!

The most perfect location in the FL Keys! Relatively short drives to all the "must sees" and even if staying close, great food and sight seeing activities. The property is lovely and well kept. Would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr, 2023
Amy, Thanks so much for taking the time to give us a review! We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay and would welcome you back when you're in the Keys again! All the best, Steph and Eric
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

Brought my family for a week to escape the cold. Great place with kayaks and bikes. Sombrero beach is right down the road. Definitely will stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Apr, 2022
Kevin, Thanks so much for taking the time to give us a review. I'm happy that you and your family were able to enjoy the bikes and kayaks, as well as beautiful Sombrero beach. We'd love to have you back again! All the best, Stephanie and Eric
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property

The location could not have been better. Everything we needed was within a mile, and the house was beautiful, and beds so comfortable!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct, 2022
Thank you so much for taking the time to review the house. We are so happy you had a great week! Come stay again! All the Best, Stephanie and Eric
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best honeymoon ever 😍

We had the best time! The house made us feel right at home ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Dec, 2022
Brooke, Thanks so much for the 5 star review! You both were wonderful guests and I'm so happy that you spent your honeymoon at KBRT! Congratulations and come stay again! Stephanie and Eric
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Angler

Overall a splendid stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2023
Thank you, Michelle! We are so happy you had a great time. Come stay again! All the best, Steph and Eric
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Time!

Great house, clean, comfortable, had everything we needed! Bikes and kayaks were fun amenities. Owners helpful and easy to work with. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb, 2022
Brad, Thank you so much for taking time to post your review of KBRT! We are thrilled to hear that you loved the house and all the amenities. We'd love to have you back again:) All the Best, Eric and Steph
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place on the water

House was great overall; clean, well maintained and good location on the water. Only downside is that it can be 30 min to the gulf or Atlantic by boat, otherwise no complaints!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar, 2022
Hi Bill, Thank so much for taking the time to give us a review. We are happy that you and your family enjoyed the house. Please come back and see us again! All the best, Stephanie and Eric
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time!!

We had a wonderful stay! Our boat fit perfect at the dock (36’ boat). Plenty of space for our family. The home was well stocked with everything needed!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar, 2022
Hi Anna, We are so excited that you and your family enjoyed the stay at our home! Looks like you had beautiful weather too. Thank you for your review and come stay again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Marathon Trip

We had a great time fishing in the keys. The house had great access to the ocean. Owner was pleasant to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul, 2024
Thank you, Bertie, for taking your time to give us a review. I'm so happy you all had a great time! We'd love to have you back! Stephanie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation with friends.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Very convenient to everything. You won’t go wrong booking this property. Easy communication with owner. Checking in was a snap. We snorkeled, fished, and enjoyed some awesome sunsets.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun, 2023
Adam, Thanks so much for your review! We're so happy you had a great time and that you enjoyed the house. We'd love to have you back again. All the best, Steph and Eric
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly Recommend Kickin' Back Real Time

Property was perfect for our family and boat. The owner was very communicative and went out of her way to make sure we were comfortable. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jan, 2023
Carrie, Thank you so much for the kind review! We're so happy you enjoyed your stay, and our home met you family's needs. We'd love to have you back. All the best, Stephanie and Eric
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location and Neighborhood

The home is very clean and as advertised. The location is great for Marathon and the neighborhood is very nice. Good place to relax. Nice boat doc. Sombrero Beach is just a few stop signs away.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug, 2022
Deron, Thanks so much for taking the time to give us a review. We are so happy that you and your family had a great vacation! All the best, Stephanie and Eric
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Keys 2022

Beautiful home and beautiful location. We'll definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun, 2022
Thanks so much for taking the time to give us a review! We'd love to have you back anytime. All the best, Stephanie and Eric
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family house!

House was clean, was exactly as advertised, and sized just right for us. Location was great and we had no issues during our stay....other than a manatee trying to eat a kayak!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun, 2022
Sean, Thank you for taking the time to give us a review. The manatee story sounds interesting! I hope you were able to get some good photos! Come back and stay again. All the best, Stephanie and Eric
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing !

We love this place! this is our second year staying here Perfect for our annual family fishing vacation with boys. House is perfect for boat, grilling our fish , and the Beds are sooo comfy! Kids love the kayak and paddle boards. See you next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug, 2023
Jason, We are so happy the house fits all of your family's needs! And I agree, the beds are comfy! Thanks so much for staying at KBRT. Looking forward to your next visit, Steph and Eric
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Property is nicely kept. The owner goes the extra mile to make guests feel at home with additional touches. Kitchen is extremely well stocked. Beds were super comfortable. Property is just what we were looking for.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug, 2023
Erica and family, Thank you so much for the kind review. I loved seeing the photos you shared while you were there! I'm so happy it was the perfect place for you to stay. Come stay again!! All the best, Stephanie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring Break 2024

We absolutely loved KBRT! It was everything it was advertised to be. The location was awesome. Close to everything you need. Everything about the house inside and out was absolutely amazing! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tranquil

Our family had such a wonderful time staying in this comfortable, clean, and roomy home! We went fishing, sat out on the porch and watched manatee and iguanas! Grocery store, beach, and swimming all down the road! Perfect location! We all had a fabulous time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2024
Susan, Thanks so much for taking the time to give us a review. I'm so happy you all had a great time, and things were convenient for your family. We'd love to have you back! All the best, Stephanie

About the host

Hosted by Samantha Sierra

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We’re a family from Miami who loves the Florida Keys and enjoys sharing our home with guests. We take pride in creating a comfortable, welcoming stay and are always available to help with questions or local recommendations.

Why they chose this property

We chose this neighborhood for its peaceful waterfront setting and convenient location near Sombrero Beach, restaurants, shops, and boating. We love the quiet canal views and relaxed Florida Keys atmosphere.

What makes this property unique

Marathon Getaway stands out with its private 45-foot dock, direct ocean access, peaceful canal views, and close proximity to Sombrero Beach. Guests can enjoy boating, kayaking, biking, and relaxing by the water—all from one comfortable home.
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