The Gulf-Front Refuge on Grassy Key

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A pool area with blue lounge chairs, a stone staircase, and a view of the ocean.
A balcony with two white Adirondack chairs overlooking a beach with palm trees and turquoise water.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, built-in appliances, and a dining area with wicker chairs.
A wooden dock leading to a building with a balcony, surrounded by palm trees and a body of water.
A spacious dining area with a glass table surrounded by wicker chairs, a kitchen with white cabinets, and a balcony with a view.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Cue up the fun
    One of the few properties with an on-site pool table.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Marathon, FL
  • Place, Crawl Key
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Dolphin Research Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Curry Hammock State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Master bedroom upstairs

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

First Floor Bath

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Marathon

Located in Marathon, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Marathon Air Museum and Crane Point Museum and Nature Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Grassy Key Marina and Keys Cable Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
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Map
Marathon, FL

What's nearby

  • Crawl Key - 1 min drive - 0.2 km
  • Dolphin Research Center - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Grassy Key Marina - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Curry Hammock State Park - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Keys Cable Park - 4 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Island Fish Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Angler & Ale - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sweet Savannah's of the Florida Keys - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Gulf-Front Refuge on Grassy Key have a pool?

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

Is The Gulf-Front Refuge on Grassy Key pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Gulf-Front Refuge on Grassy Key?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Gulf-Front Refuge on Grassy Key?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Gulf-Front Refuge on Grassy Key?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Gulf-Front Refuge on Grassy Key located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Crawl Key and Coco Plum Beach. Sunset Park Beach and Grassy Key Marina are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home and pool. Spent a lot of time fishing off the pier. Highly recommend this location and home. Great property management with lots of communication. Bring lots of bug spray!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is absolutely beautiful. The view looks like a postcard. The pool is gorgeous. Hot tub is great. The area is perfection. We loved everything about this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was in a great location and had a beautiful setting. Easy check-in and check-out process. Great communication during rental process.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Views

We enjoyed our stay. Views are amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr, 2023
Thanks Brian, I'm glad you had good week, you were great guests and I hope you will make a return trip in the future. Kitty
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful and beautiful place!!

Enjoyed the easy check in and check out. House was beautiful and everything we needed. Great pool and hot tub. Wonderful covered porch out back with a great breeze. Plenty of space for our family of 6 to enjoy and relax. Located on a quiet street, we enjoyed feeling like we were in our own paradise.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely week escape from Midwest cold

Great week of swimming and sunshine just before Christmas. Our adult kids very much enjoyed the location, house and pool / hot tub.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Dec, 2022
Dear Yann, I was delighted to get this review. I hoped your week was a great one and am glad to hear it was. I wish you a great Holiday Season and hope you can make a return trip in the near future, always welcome. Regards, Kitty
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and backyard

What a great location, right in the gulf and very private! The backyard with pool and hot tub were perfect. Great experience all around.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct, 2022
Dear Meaghan, Thanks for the great review. You were great guests, and I am always glad to hear that our guests enjoy their stay so thanks for sharing. I hope you can make a return trip in the future! Regards, Kitty
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Waterfront Refuge

Lovely property. The waterfront and pool are wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2020
Dear Kathy, I'm so glad you had a good time, the Fall is a great time to be in the Keys and I would agree you were in the perfect spot!Thanks for being such great guests and I hope you will come back to the house for your next Keys vacation. Regards, Kitty
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time. Great house

Clean Well equipped Kayak available was so fun Hammocks awesome Pool, hot tub and waterfall awesome View was terrific Kids loved playing pool with available pool table Great house to spend week with my family
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May, 2023
Dear Pamela, I'm so glad you had a great week! I think it is a wonderful spot for a family vacation too and hope you will be able to make a return visit! Regards, Kitty
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place to Decompress

This house and property is excellent. We spent two weeks, and only left for groceries/drinks, and one trip out on the water.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May, 2022
Dear Robert, I'm so glad you enjoyed the house and location and decompressed! The views alone would make most people take a deep breath and relax. You can come and decompress any time, you were great guests! Regards, Kitty
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house, great porch, great hot tub, great dock and great location!

Even though Mother Nature wasn’t the kindest we still had a wonderful time and loved the house and outdoors.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good stay

As advertised
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A week in Marathon

Beautiful quiet property with a wonderful backyard and dock for fishing and snorkeling
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May, 2023
Dear Donald, Thanks for the great review and I'm glad you had a terrific week! I hope you will be able to make a return trip to the home for another Keys vacation! Regards, Kitty
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly recommend this property

Great outdoor space. The pool, dock and kayaks are wonderful. Every day we saw beautiful fish right off the dock and one day a manatee showed up. The house has all the amenities needed and while feeling remote, stores and restaurants are just minutes away.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct, 2020
Dear BJ, I'm so glad you had a great week, it is a beautiful spot and as you found out, you never know what might swim by the dock or out front! You were great guests and always welcome back. Regards, Kitty
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Morton street

This is the 4th year on Grassy Key, but first stay at this home. Property is in a wonderful location and perfect for a family getaway! Saw a variety of fish and a manatee! Seamless check in/ out as well as easy of access to property management!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice house!

Our family needed more space and this house was great for us and our two college boys. Thx!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful time at The Gulf-Front Refuge on Grassy Key

Beautiful property on the bay. The pool was perfect for small children. The house was comfortable and provided stunning views. Nice dock for the boat and fishing, there is a resident nurse shark that the kids love to spot. Kitty was very nice and available if needed. We will definitely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul, 2022
Thanks for the great review and I hope to see you again next summer! Regards, Kitty
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

5 o’clock somewhere…

Great house - tropical, fun vibe - good dock with plenty of water even at low tide. Beautiful views - doesn’t get direct sun which is great - sunsets were awesome on the boat! Enjoyed the changing hues of the gulf from the porch, dock and pool! Excellent trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2023
Dear Rick, I'm so glad you had a great week! Thanks for the great review! Hope you can come back for another vacation. Regards, Kitty
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful views!

The views inside and outside of this home are out of this world beautiful. We barely even left the house for the week since we had paradise down our steps. The host was very communicative and made sure to address any issues or concerns that we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A little piece of paradise

This property was wonderful. Very quiet, peaceful location and amazing views. The kitchen was well stocked for any cooking and the grill great too. We saw lots of fish around the dock. Did I mention the view? Just gorgeous. Loved having the spa/hot tub option since we had a couple of cooler days. The pool was amazing the waterfall was a nice feature to have as well. We would 100% stay at this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome!

Beautiful, resort like property! We throughly enjoyed our stay. A week was NOT long enough. Loved the wildlife on around the place and the sea life under the dock. Great snorkeling right off the dock. Plenty of space in the house for our group of 4 and the wrap around deck was lovely. You just can't beat the Florida Keys for a great vacation. As other have said before, we were not fans of the check in/out process however, it's hard to complain when you are on vacation in paradise.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay for week in the Keys!

All 5 of us had a wonderful stay in this home during Thanksgiving week. It is convenient to shopping, easy day trip to Key West and local attractions. We had plenty of room and loved the relaxed dining areas inside & out, and some of us lived in the hot tub & pool! We would love to stay again sometime, it was perfect for those preferring either a bit of shade or a lot of sun. The kayak was a plus and we used it to scout out the area from sea. The only negatives were ‘funky’ internet (but it worked well enough), and a few minor repairs that were needed. Very private and nice stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2020
Dear William, I'm so glad you all had a great week. The pool is great place to live but I know you enjoyed the house too! You were great guests and I hope you can make a return visit! Kitty
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Such a Great Family Vacation!

We absolutely loved our week long stay here! The weather was beautiful and the house was great! Our kids stayed in the pool all week and loved every minute of it. We brought our boat down from NC and the dock was perfect. The only thing that didn’t work out for us was trailer parking at the house as the driveway was too small and tight but we were able to park the trailer in the rental company’s trailer parking not too far away which was helpful. Overall such a great week and we would come back here no question!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May, 2023
Dear Jessica, Thaks for the review and I'm glad you had a great week! I hope to hear from you for a return trip, you were great guests! Regards, Kitty
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Party House Next Door

We had to call the Police for noise control a few times in the very large mansion next door. We could not sit outside three of the days we were there, as the music was unbearably loud. We will not stay again for fear of this happening again, but the place was wonderful otherwise.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Really enjoyed our stay

Right on Florida Bay is always a treat. Pool area was fantastic. Pool table was a fun addition. Located in a great neighborhood. The only reason I didn’t rate a 5 star was there was a lot of sea grass on or near the shore which smelled terrible when the wind was blowing in. Can’t do anything about that. I understand that but it was not pleasant at times. Overall, very nice place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
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