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Charming townhome with ocean views, an open porch & steps from the water

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Exterior
A modern building with a pool and lush greenery.
A covered porch with a red sofa, white railing, and ceiling fans.
A living room with a blue sofa, patterned armchairs, a coffee table, a ceiling fan, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A living room with a blue sofa, a patterned armchair, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Duck Key, FL
  • Place, Little Conch Key
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Walkers Island
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Curry Hammock State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom_1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom_2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom_1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom_2

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Marathon

Located in Marathon, this holiday home is on the beach. 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. With jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Map
Duck Key, FL

What's nearby

  • Little Conch Key - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Walkers Island - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Curry Hammock State Park - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Keys Cable Park - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Dolphin Research Center - 5 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Angler & Ale - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lick It Bbq & Woodfire Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tiki Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Georgie’s Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hawks Cay Marketplace - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming townhome with ocean views, an open porch & steps from the water pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming townhome with ocean views, an open porch & steps from the water?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming townhome with ocean views, an open porch & steps from the water?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming townhome with ocean views, an open porch & steps from the water?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming townhome with ocean views, an open porch & steps from the water located?

Nestled on the beach, this Marathon holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Little Conch Key, Grassy Key Marina and Curry Hammock State Park. Walkers Island and Keys Cable Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

8.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great location and parkin
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, clean, great location, easy checking in and checking out. Fits 4 people no issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The townhome was great. It was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was very clean. The neighborhood is quiet. Being able to fish right out back was perfect. It’s centrally located to the other islands for an easy and quick ride to see some sights.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
It is a partially onstructed view.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All gorgeous!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
area and townhouse
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect House

Everything about the house was amazing. It was cozy, comfortable and extremely nice and clean! Can’t wait to come back!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
The house was lovely, spacious, and clean. The little beach a few steps away was fun for the kids. The main issue was the host advised we were able to use the amenities before our trip and when I arrived there was a sign on the fridge that said we could not. I reached out to them and was told a property manager would reach out to me and they never did. If I would’ve known this before hand I wouldn’t have rented here. Other than that nice property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
From a partner site

8/10 Good

great unit for quick trips

location being on duck key you can access marathon or islamorada easily with short drive to both
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The balcony was great for evening cocktails at sunset time. The space was clean and the kitchen had everything we needed. Oddly, this was the first rental where we had to buy coffee filters, salt and pepper.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct, 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the balcony, found the home clean, and appreciated the kitchen amenities. Your comfort and satisfaction are very important to us. We also appreciate your note about the coffee filters, salt, and pepper. We will be sure to pass this along to our local team so we can improve the experience for future guests. Thanks again for choosing us and we hope to host you again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nice place

This place is nice, and it's clean. It was great for what we needed for our quick dive trip to Marathon. We did reach out to management for extra linens and we did not receive them. It is managed by a larger company, so if you are looking for a little bit more of a personal touch this might not be the best place. But overall it is a very nice place to stay.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Overall we had a decent stay and the location was nice, but there were a few things future guests should know. The listing does not mention that there is no access to Hawks Cay resort amenities, and that information was only shared about 30 days before the trip after the refund deadline had passed. The home also felt smaller than the photos suggest, a couple toilets had trouble flushing, some furniture was wobbly, and the TV remotes weren’t working even after messaging the host. With a few maintenance fixes and clearer information in the listing, the experience would likely be much better.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
Host never had contact with us when we got there so not sure about host interactions. I asked for them to air out the place due to my severe allergies to scents and instead of that they put all the fans on which made it worse. We found some dirty dishes when we arrived and one cup with coffee grounds in it which we left in the cupboard. Very sparse on amenities or as my husband said, what amenities? Wouldnt call it a fully stocked or equipped kitchen. Also, why no scissors? We never ran the dishwasher due to smell of soap.the location was good and it was quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing Rental With A Beautiful View

We absolutely loved the unit inside and outside! It was very clean and accommodating! Duck Key is a very beautiful area and the unit has a canal water view in the back yard! However, within a few steps you could see both the Atlantic Ocean and Golf of America with the bridge going over the water! Beautiful view from the upstairs bedroom balcony!!!! We had a couple issues, but Vacasa immediately communicated with us and had their handyman there to fix the toilet and get us a new coffee pot within a short time! We also had an issue with the front lock, but again Vacasa immediately was working with us to get us back in within a reasonable time and even let us wait in another unit until we were able to get in again! We would definitely stay there again and also use Vacasa again to find a rental in the Keys!!!!
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun, 2025
Hello Gary, thank you for sharing your experience with us; we appreciate your honest feedback. I’m thrilled to hear you loved the unit and enjoyed the beautiful views of Duck Key. I’m sorry for the issues you experienced, but I’m glad our team was able to respond quickly and get everything sorted for you. It’s great to know you felt supported throughout your stay. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful, clean, comfy beds. Beautiful view. Our grown kids enjoyed fishing and paddleboarding out back. My only suggestion is that given it was a VRBO that they provide dish soap, sponge, dishwasher tabs. There was zero shampoo, conditioner and body wash. Luckily we brought that but there were bottles in there that were empty. All in all we would stay there again. Just minor details that could be improved. Not a complaint just a suggestion. Also some basic seasonings could be added to the kitchen. We have zero problem going to the store and buying stuff to accommodate our stay but when you are traveling from a distance it would be nice to make the trip a little more smooth and not have to shop for some things. Again the place itself was great. We all had a wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept, 2025
Hi, William, thank you for your review. We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your valuable feedback. We appreciate our guests' feedback as a means to improve and will consider this feedback to make necessary upgrades. We hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Very well kept and clean. A starter cleaning kit was there when I arrived. It was just 2 of us. So the kit and paper towels would have been sufficient. But I did purchase extra. Laundry soap, dishwashing soap, dish soap, 1 roll of paper towels, toilet paper. There was also beach towels and a beach umbrella. Initially- I was told there wasn't anything that was offered. So that was a pleasant surprise. It is a drip coffee pot, coffee liners were there. The pots and pans are kept on the back side of the island. I did have a problem with the lock on the door. I somehow reset the darn thing and reached out to mgmt to reset/fix. It never was addressed. I know because I could never lock it after day 3. There is absolutely no privacy on either deck. Up or down. It would be nice if a blind or a wall separated you from your neighbor. We did not have access to the resort amenities. But we were ok with that. This VRBO is perfectly placed between Key Largo and Key West. I would def consider returning to this place if I ever decide to come back to the keys. It would be nice if there was a guest book that you could sign and or give suggestions to the following renters. Lots of quaint restaurants. We wanted to steer clear of the tourist traps, so found small hidden finds. Very pleased with our stay.
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Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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