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Papa's House On Vaca Cut

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Property grounds
Lake
Property grounds
Exterior
Pool

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pool
    Pool

Explore the area

Map
Marathon, FL
    Sunset Park Beach
    1 min walk
    San Pablo Catholic Church
    4 min walk
    Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center
    10 min walk
    Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)
    3 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

6 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Towels provided · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Papa's House On Vaca Cut

This single-family home (now 6 bedrooms, 6 baths) is located just in from Vaca Cut with unobstructed views of the Cut and the Ocean beyond.
Protected dockage and a 30' freshwater pool and poolside Spa. This home offers a perfect blend of gracious 'Old Keys' casual style and the location offers the sought-after boating access to the Ocean or Gulf within minutes. The ground level access, with 4 bedrooms and 4 baths, contributes to an easy lifestyle, no stairs or steps, the living areas flow uninterrupted from inside to outside and on to the waterfront and dock. Just steps from the pool and pier is a seawall rimmed semicircular beach cove, a unique accent and great spot to get wet without having to do a thing but relax and look at the water. The perfect touch to end another great vacation day will be the beautiful sunset color in the sky viewed from the living areas and waterfront.
The new addition of two suites adds a spacious 2nd Master with a King size bed and bath and an adjacent Queen suite with bath, both on the upper level over the garage. Each bedroom offers a bath with a shower and 55" TV for after-hours relaxation.

The living, dining and kitchen areas are central to the home. Vaulted ceilings, window walls along the front of the room and banks of sliding glass doors opening to the pool deck visually enlarge the already generous space for an open and bright room. Chrome and stainless accents throughout the decor add to the clean light and open feel. With the seating, dining and kitchen areas all open to each other, family gatherings and interaction is a breeze, whether watching TV entertainment, preparing meals, dining or just relaxing to chat about the day's activities or planning for tomorrow's adventures! The kitchen has all you would need for easy meal preparation within a few steps, beautiful stainless-steel counters for easy clean up and an elevated breakfast bar for a light bite or cooks' helpers to offer assistance without being underfoot.

The master bedroom on the ground level is one of the two bedrooms on the north end of the home and has a new master bath and in a new location off the master, more room and it boasts a double sink vanity, walk in shower and an enclosed water closet for privacy without making the bath unassailable. The added amenity is a large soaking tub, great for relaxing after a long day out having fun! The master is well proportioned and also has water and pool views through it's sliding glass doors and a king size bed. The guest bedroom on this side of the home has a Queen size bed and a bath suite that also opens to the hall for living area use. A new hall access from the living area to the utility and garage areas eliminates the foot traffic through the guest bedroom to those areas prior to the renovation! The south side of the home has two guest bedrooms, one waterside with a Queen bed and private bath and the 4th bedroom has 2 twin beds and it's own bath.

Great dockage and a beach cove! Almost immediate access to Vaca Cut and from the dock, minutes to the Ocean or Gulf. Don't have a boat? The dock also serves as a great fishing pier. Shallow water flats out front and the Cut just beyond is a great combination for fun fishing! The beach cove makes a great spot to launch Kayaks or relax in the water without having to do anything but look at the views. The pier creates a slip for dockage with 45' of running seawall and 35' of pier. Please Note use of any Kayaks should be in the Bay areas and surrounding canals and Harbors, not used in or along Vaca Cut (current is extremely strong and you would not be able to paddle against it).
A dog may be considered, please send me information on the dog, size, breed, age etc. If approved there will be a $150 pet fee plus tax.
This home is on a week minimum. Saturday to Saturday schedule.
City License VACA-21-537

PLEASE NOTE:
Please Note: Our cancellation time frame is not what VRBO publishes. It is 90 days prior to arrival for rentals that are shorter in term than 42 nights, 120 days for rentals more than 42 nights or more in duration. If you cancel more than 90/120 days prior to arrival your Deposit will be refunded. If you cancel within 90/120 days to arrival your deposit and any rent payments will be at risk unless we are able to rebook your dates.

Property manager

Kitty Whalton, Florida Keys Vacation Rentals
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Small dog would be considered with pet fee.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please note our cancellation time frame is 90 Days prior to arrival for a weekly stay. 120 days for over 6 week stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

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 Marathon Air Museum 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.
Map
Marathon, FL

What's nearby

  • San Pablo Catholic Church - 4 min walk
  • Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center - 10 min walk
  • Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters - 10 min walk
  • Coco Plum Beach - 10 min walk
  • Sombrero Beach - 10 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Island Fish Company - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sparky's Landing Fish and Cocktails - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Keys Fisheries - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Papa's House On Vaca Cut have a pool?

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

Is Papa's House On Vaca Cut pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Papa's House On Vaca Cut?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Papa's House On Vaca Cut?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Papa's House On Vaca Cut located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Sunset Park Beach and San Pablo Catholic Church. Marathon Visitor Center and Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Troy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun place
We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Womderful spring break trip
Had friends and family at this property over spring break and had an amazing time. We rented a boat and had great access to the ocean and gulf sides as the weather dictated. We also managed to land/release a tarpon after missing quite a few. Can't wait to book again for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
The home was beautiful - had comfortable rooms, great gathering spaces, and the outside area was spectacular for fishing, swimming, and sunbathing!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert M., Dagsboro, DE

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoy gorgeous waterfront views and activities
We loved the waterfront views that were available through much of the house. We took kayaks out and enjoyed the heated pool. We would recommend bringing your boat if you have one or renting one. Also, don’t forget to bring any water toys you own for activities on the peaceful waters.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie K., Strafford MO

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Ocean Side Location in Marathon
Papas house on Vaca Cut is the perfect Marathon vacation home for outdoor entertainment and fishing. An ocean side location that still has a view of the beautiful Florida Keys sunset is hard to come by, and this house delivers. The pool is wonderful and the hot tub felt great on a cooler day. If you are staying during winter months I would suggest paying to have the pool heated. The pool is shaded, which will be great in the summer but may be a bit chilly in the winter without pool heat. We had easy docking for our boat. The cove is a no wake zone so you will not have speeding boats or jet skis rocking your boat. The neighborhood was nice and quiet. There does appear to be a construction project going on next door but we never heard or saw a person there. The kitchen was adequately stocked. The only thing I would change about the inside of the house is the furniture. It is not very comfortable for hanging out at night. This was not a big deal for us as we spent most of our time outside. The pool table in the listing is no longer there but there is a nice ping pong table and several nice kayaks for use. There is a great little beach/kayak launch area. If you are familiar with the Florida Keys you are familiar with the smell you can sometimes get when you stay on bayside. We did not have any of that staying in an ocean side home. Kitty was quick to reply to all of my questions and provided great instructions upon check in. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dennis N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect in every way!
House , location, amenities were all just right. Had a great week on the water and enjoying all it had to offer. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracey P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Boating adventure
Loved the dock. Rented a boat for 4 days and explored the area. Great time had by all!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Mary A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
We appreciate being able to stay at your beautiful home. Perfect! Here's a list of things that need to be fixed. Water in the shower doesn't work in the bedroom next to the kids room, volume didn't work on TV in kids room, refrigerator handle broken, washing machine drips water after cycle, rugs are rolling up- someone will trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D., Montverde

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Amazing is all I can say! Our 35ft scout fit fine. The home had everything we needed. I would love to stay here every year until I am able to buy my own home in Marathon. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

janis e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Views for days!!!!
Great Stay!! Awesome location!!! Would definitely book again!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eileen O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual keys vacation
Great location for enjoying boat, pool and close to EVERYTHING!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect, private, and paradise. Exactly as advertised!
Easy access, very relaxing week. Everything we needed and more!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neil W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A home away from home
We chose this property as we wanted a peaceful base to explore from with our boat. As soon as we walked through the door we realised we had chosen the right place. There’s a peaceful calm about the property with beautiful westerly views and an eclectic mix of furniture which we loved. If you want a standard box shaped canal property then this is not for you. This is an open ocean viewed, wide single story property with tons of character.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Justin S., Willmar

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can't wait to come back.
There is not much to be said about Papa's house that hasn't already been mentioned before. Location is perfect. Quiet neighborhood, safe for young children. Easy access to the open ocean when renting a boat with sandbars nearby. Rooms are spacious. Everyone in my family sleeps with a fan, this house had a ton of them. We've already booked our return trip, the pros far outweigh the cons when stacked against other properties in Marathon. We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Debbie K., Bluffton

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location and incredible sunsets.
This home has the most spectacular sunsets with an amazing outdoor area for fishing, kayaking, boating, swimming and sunning. We basically lived out here for the entire week. Inside could use some more comfortable seating areas to relax in for the evenings and the beds are fair. House was clean, but had some Florida bugs. Garage area could use some cleaning up. Customer service with agency was good.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best house in Marathon
If you like old school Keys this is the place! The house was super clean and wide open. The pool was great after a day on the boat. Sunsets we fabulous right from the house or right around the corner by boat. We had everything we needed, very well stocked. Pool & ping pong tables got a workout this week. Kitty was a pleasure to work with. Just a seamless, perfect week! Can’t wait to get back to Papa’s House. We could have stayed a month!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Bill or June W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Surprises
Booking went well. Our long awaited family get together was disappointing. Upon arriving at the house there was a large barge next door and they were constructing a dock which included loud drilling and diesel fuel fumes. Could not sit outside had to close all doors and windows. Very disappointed we waited so long for this trip to Marathon Florida.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nikki K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Jill Q.

Liked: Communication, location
Fantastic Views and Location!
The waterfront views and location of this house are amazing, and the layout is great. However, there are some details that weren't great. First, we chose this location based upon the inclusion of multiple kayaks and SUPs available for use. Unfortunately each was in such a state of disrepair that none was usable and so we had to rent some at additional cost and inconvenience. Second, construction is nearly around the clock on the property immediately next door. The noisy equipment continued right on through sunset each evening so that we couldn't have conversations outside or enjoy the beauty in quiet. By the middle of our stay, a barge with a crane and other equipment arrived and even partially blocked the small private beach area to the property for the rest of our stay. Other unfortunate things included the extremely thin curtains in the master suite, and with the way the house is angled, lights on the patio or in the kitchen and living room shine right through into the bedroom. The pool table was not usable, as balls fall through holes in the pockets and roll across the garage floor. All in all, the house (especially the patio) is a fantastic place to spend the week, but only if you are able to block out the constant noise next door. I understand that construction is set to begin soon on the other side of the house as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was top notch!
The views from this property are simply stunning. Property was very clean and if your a boater there is no better place to tie up to the dock. We had 36', 25' and 18' boat tied up at the docks. Would recommend this place, heck we are already talking about coming bakc next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Austin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and accommodations
House was very clean and in a great location. Open water views were nice and enabled a nice breeze throughout the day. Only complaint was that there wasn’t a full size sectional or couch in the main room. Overall it was a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The time machine
Free trip back to the 1970s when renting this pad. Great location for boaters, but bring your hula hoop and twister game! The AC in the master suite could use some work, and the Hindu and Muslim Statues are a bit much but overall it earned a B ....
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

James V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and great house
House was very clean when we arrived. No issues at all. Beach in the back yard was very nice. Weather was perfect. Pool was clean and the perfect temperature.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joni G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Couples vacation getaway
Great property, great location! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Tony Z.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Spring Break 2021
Great location and very easy docking for the 25’ boat we rented. The pool was great also however the house could use a deep clean especially the kitchen. The home worked great for our family of 5 but the kitchenware was lacking and needed to be outfitted again. We would definitely return but would hope for some improvements with the kitchen and cleanliness. This location can not be beat for a boater or even two boats. Kind regards, Tony Zahn
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

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