Waterfront Property - Key Colony Beach

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About this rental

House (Sleeps 4)
980 sq. ft.  ·   2 bedrooms   ·  2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps: 4
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Property Type: House
  • Minimum Stay: 7 nights
  • Living Area: 980 sq. ft.

This is a large stilted duplex located in a tropical paradise. The water view property is located on the island City of Key Colony Beach in the Middle Keys (near Marathon). This is a canal-front unit with a 37.5 step down concrete dock with quick easy access to ocean. Dock comes with ladder access and fish cleaning table and easy access to both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. The home features a large deck overlooking the canal (great place to dine). The master bedroom has a king-size bed and the guest bedroom has a full and twin. This home is open bright and airy completely remodeled with tile in kitchen, living room, hall and bathrooms. Bedrooms have hardwood floors throughout. Flat screen televisions in every room, spacious closets and separate washer and dryer area. Fully furnished kitchen, and linen closet. Picnic area and gas grill with plenty of seating at dock for night fishing. Wireless access.

Unique Benefits

Cabana Club Membership comes with property. rental.
Weber Grill and picnic area by the waterfront
TV's in every room.
Sliders in each room , Kitchen and Living Room areas

Why Kids Love It

Fishing by the Dock is so exciting for children in the early evening.
Cabana Club is awesome for adults and children.
Bike Rentals are fun to ride around the area in Key Colony Beach
Public Beach located at Sombrero Blvd a mile away w/playground.
Playground/Hoops located on 7th Street -located 3 streets from house.

Manatees come to the dock periodically. So much fun for the kids to see!!

Area Information

Key Colony Beach is a tropical paradise known to be the "Gem of the Florida Keys" for decades. You can see the beautiful reef environment, the safety of the area (Key Colony Beach has its own police officers).

Key Colony Beach's famous sign "Honestly now, what's your hurry?" is a reminder that you are off the highway and it is an invitation to enjoy this city by slowing down on land and in the canals and share the road with many boaters, paddlers, swimmers and manatees.

Great way to unwind!

Attractions Within Walking Distance

Attractions:
Cabana Club, Pool, Bar, Food and Ocean
Playground
Key Colony Inn Restaurant
Marina; 9-Hole Golf Course

Favorite Places To Eat

Sparkys, KCB
Key Colony Inn, KCB
Morada Bay, Islamorada (Dinner on the Beach)
Franks Grill, Marathon
Island Fish Company, Marathon
Florida Keys Steak and Lobster, Marathon
Sunset Grill, Marathon
Porky's Bayside Restaurant and Marina, Marathon
Marathon Grill and Ale House, Marathon
7 Mile Grill, Marathon
Burdines Waterfront, Marathon
The Stuffed Pig, Marathon
Wreck and Galley Grill, Marathon
Morada Bay, Islamorada

Inside Scoop

Key Colony Beach is a small, friendly, walkable island in the heart of Marathon, in the Florida Keys. Located mere minutes from beaches, bike and running paths, golf courses, tennis courts, the Dolphin Research Center, Aquarium Encounters and the Turtle Hospital. This area is known is amazing local food, restaurants and bars. With Key West a one hour scenic drive away…there is something for everyone.
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Relax and enjoy the beautiful Florida Keys!

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Amenities

  • Beds
  • 1 King Bed
  • 1 Double Bed
  • 1 Twin Bed
Features
  • Air conditioning
  • Bed linens provided
  • Communal pool
  • Dock or boat slip
  • Free WiFi
  • Internet
  • Kid friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Managed by owner
  • Managed by property manager
  • No pets allowed
  • Non-smoking
  • Parking available
  • Patio or deck
  • Towels provided
  • Water view
  • Waterfront
  • Wireless internet
Appliances
  • Blender
  • Cable / satellite TV
  • Ceiling fans
  • Coffee maker
  • Dishes & utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron and board
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor grill
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Smoke detector
  • Stove
  • Telephone
  • Television
  • Toaster
  • Washer & Dryer
Nearby Activities
  • Basketball Court
    (< 1 mile)
  • Beach
    (< 1 mile)
  • Boating
    (< 1 mile)
  • Deep Sea Fishing
    (< 1 mile)
  • Fishing
    (< 1 mile)
  • Golf
    (< 1 mile)
  • Grocery Store
    (2 miles)
  • Jet Skiing
    (8 miles)
  • Kayaking
    (5 miles)
  • Live Entertainment
    (< 1 mile)
  • Ocean
    (< 1 mile)
  • Park
    (< 1 mile)
  • Playground
    (< 1 mile)
  • Scuba Diving
    (2 miles)
  • Shopping Area
    (1 mile)
  • Snorkeling
    (2 miles)

Other Vacation Rental Amenities

Attractions: churches; marina; museum (check out Cranes Point) ; playground; restaurants

Leisure Activities: Beach combing (Public Beach Sombrero Beach) ; outlet shopping; scenic drives; sight seeing; walking

Cabana Club membership included: Cabana Club has pool, hot tub, ocean, bar and restaurant.

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Rates

Rental basis: Per property
Rental rates quoted in 
Rate PeriodNightlyWeekend NightWeeklyMonthlyMin Stay
Apr 13 - Jul 20 2024
$1,675 $6,700 7 nights
Jul 20 - Jul 27 2024
$2,075 7 nights
Jul 27 - Aug 03 2024
$1,675 $6,700 7 nights
Aug 03 - Aug 10 2024
$2,075 7 nights
Dec 21 2024 - Jan 04 2025
$2,075 7 nights

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Fees:

Refundable Deposit: $500
Booking Fee: $50
Cleaning Fee: $175

Tax Rate: 12.5%

Notes:

Refundable damage deposit of $500
Realtor Booking Fee $50 + Tax
Cleaning $175 + Tax
Tax Rate 12.5%
No Pets Allowed

$1,675/week (off-season rate) plus a one-time cleaning fee of $175
$2,075 Holiday weeks; Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year, and Easter
$2,075 PEAK Lobster Weeks; Mini Lobster rate (July 20 -27 and August 3-10)
$6,700/monthly off-season or Peak season weekly rate x 4 = Monthly rate - No Pets Allowed
Plus Florida State Tax. 12.5% taxes applied to the above prices
A $500 Refundable deposit is required to hold the reservation.
No partial weeks, please

Owner's Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date.
The Fee is fully refunded on cancellations that qualify for a 100% refund.

Availability

Last updated on April 20, 2024

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Map

Nearest Airport: Key West International - 50 miles
Nearest Bar: Key Colony Inn; Sparky's; Cabana Club - 0.2 miles
Nearest Beach: Cabana Beach Club - 0.2 miles
Nearest Golf: 7th Street - 9 Hole Golf - 0.2 miles
Nearest Restaurant: Key Colony Inn; Sparkys within Key Colony Beach - 0.2 miles

Hosted by Denise Lawhorn

Denise Lawhorn

Member since 2018

Year Purchased: 2002

About the owner: My husband and I purchased the property back in 2002. We have enjoyed going to Key Colony Beach with our two boys over the years. My husband maintains the property yearly with fresh paint and new updates. This unit is in pristine condition and we enjoy sharing our home with others so they can enjoy the beautiful weather and activities. Book early these weeks tend to go quickly.

Relax and enjoy your vacation !

Denise and Curt

Why this property? The property is located at the opening of Vaca Cut with easy access to both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. The Canal front comes with a 37.5 step-down concrete dock with a ladder. This unit is in pristine condition and is private and quiet. The unit is light and airy and is well supplied with items.

Come and enjoy - most of all RELAX!!!

Speaks: English

Guestbook comments from the host:

The house is beautiful and right in Key Colony Beach. Everything that you need is close by and easy to get to. The house is right on the water and we fished everyday right off the dock when we got hot we would go to the Cabana Club which is right down the street. We also went to Key West which is only an hour away! This house was a beautiful place to stay for me and my friends and we highly recommend it to anyone looking for a nice place to stay.


Apr 2018

Tasteful, clean, well-equipped, great location,
5 of 5
Whenever we travel to key colony and need a place to stay, this property is where we inquire first. The owners are easy to work with, the kitchen has everything we need for preparing excellent gourmet fish dinners from our catch and the neighbors are pleasant. Refreshing change from the ill-equipped, tackily decorated rentals in the same price range. Great house.


Aug 2017

We had an amazing time. The house was perfect for our family of four. The only thing we would have liked to have known was that there were no hand soap, dish soap or trash bags in the house. Other than that we loved our stay!


Jun 2017

The unit was spotless upon arrival with all of the amenities exactly as described. The gas grill was very convenient and made family grilling and dining easy for me (dad). In addition, with such close proximity and visibility of the dock I was able to watch the kids fish while I prepared meals. The dock was wonderful; it was very spacious and we spent hours fishing off of it (we even saw a manatee! :) ) With a ladder off of the dock we were also able to kayak down the canal which was an amazing experience. My kids very much enjoyed the nautical-themed bedroom. Each room offered plenty of lighting and the master bedroom was plenty spacious for my wife and I. The master bathroom connected to the master bedroom was a very nice bonus. The porch offered great views of the canal and was a very pleasant place to enjoy the sunset. As a whole, the property offered close proximity to the Cabana Club, as well as some of the top places for fishing and dining in the Keys.

Denise was very professional and a pleasure to rent from. She was very helpful, answering all questions that we had (and we had a lot LOL :) ). We will definitely be renting from Denise in the future!!!


May 2017

This was our second year in a row renting this home, and again everything was just perfect for us ~~ although the weather could have cooperated a little more as far as being able to fish offshore!

Denise and Barbara (the realtor) were great to work with! We will be back!!


Jun 2016

Sheryl and Garry

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:

Is there a beach nearby?

A:

In 2001 the City redeveloped Sombrero Beach a beautiful park and beach at the end of Sombrero Blvd. Sombrero Beach is located at MM50 and is a lovely beach on the Atlantic Ocean that frames a shady park with picnic pavilions, volleyball courts, restrooms and showers. It is also a turtle nesting beach.

Coco Plum Beach is also on the Atlantic Ocean. It is more of a natural beach area with an adjacent wetland area. There are restroom facilities and a covered pavilion available. Coco Plum Beach is a turtle nesting beach also. Beach is open 7:00 AM - Dusk.

Q:

Is there a State Park in the area?

A:

Bahia Honda State Park is one of Florid's southernmost state parks, known for beautiful beaches, magnificent sunsets, and excellent snorkeling. Bahia Honda is named America's Best Beach and was selected as a Trip Advisor Travelers Choice. Visitors can picnic on the beach and take a swim or simply relax and enjoy the balmy sea breezes that caress the shores year round. Anglers can fish from shore or bring a boat.

Long Key State Park located at MM 67.5 67400 Overseas Hwy.

Q:

Is there a museum in the area?

A:

Crane's Point museum provides a display of local wildlife, marine life and artifacts: Objects from Spanish exploration such as snails and sea turtles.

Photos

  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Kitchen and Eat-in Area
    Kitchen and Eat-in Area
  • Living Room w /HD TV
    Living Room w /HD TV
  • Guest Bedroom (1 Twin/1 Double)
    Guest Bedroom (1 Twin/1 Double)
  • Guest Bathroom
    Guest Bathroom
  • Master Bedroom w/King
    Master Bedroom w/King
  • Master Bedroom and Bath
    Master Bedroom and Bath
  • Master Bathroom w large walk in shower
    Master Bathroom w large walk in shower
  • Laundry Room with Bait Freezer
    Laundry Room with Bait Freezer
  • Deck Area off Kitchen
    Deck Area off Kitchen
  • Waterfront Property - Key Colony Beach #11
  • Pathway to Private Fenced off Yard
    Pathway to Private Fenced off Yard
  • Private Backyard Waterfront - Plenty of Seating
    Private Backyard Waterfront - Plenty of Seating
  • Private Dock Area
    Private Dock Area
  • Stilted House located on 10th Street
    Stilted House located on 10th Street
  • Cabana Club w/in walking distance
    Cabana Club w/in walking distance
  • Sunset Beach Park within walking distant
    Sunset Beach Park within walking distant
  • Sunset Park within walking distance
    Sunset Park within walking distance

Reviews

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Paradise

The place is beautiful, spotless on arrival, and I made sure it was spotless when I left. The entire time I was at your property an old late 80's song by David Lee Roth kept running through my mind -"This must be just like living in paradise,,, and I don't want to go home". My thanks to Jessica for helping to make my delightful week happen, and to Florida rentals for making all the details and transaction seamless. I'm coming back, and I wouldn't call anyone else, just have to figure out when I can get away from work. Thank you all sooo much. Bill in Boca.

Stayed: Submitted: September 08, 2023

Owner response

Thank you for your wonderful review! Yes, Jessica is awesome!!!

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Exceeded our expectations

My wife and 2 daughters stayed here for 2 weeks. The property was perfect and was exceptionally clean and updated. The house was furnished nicely and had extra beach towels for our use. The dock and backyard area was perfect. We also loved the covered sitting deck area also. The kitchen was well equipped and fully stocked with everything we needed. Key Colony beach is centrally located in the Keys, making it a perfect spot to be convenient to the upper or lower Keys. We loved the Cabanna Club and the private beach. WHEN we come back, this is where we will be staying!

Stayed: Submitted: June 13, 2022

Owner response

Thank you for your lovely review. Every year we are always updating for our renters enjoyment.See you again soon.

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Great vacation rental in KCB

We just completed a wonderful stay at 661 10th street. The property and grounds were immaculate. The spacious house was well equipped with every amenity you could think of. This was one of the best rental properties we’ve ever stayed at. All the furnishings were clean and up to date. We’ve stayed at several properties in KCB and this one is head and shoulders above the others for about the same price. We intend on coming back regularly.

Stayed: Submitted: April 28, 2022

Owner response

Thank you for your wonderful review. We look forward to having you stay at our home next year.Denise and Curt Lawhorn

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Paradise in the Keys

This was a perfect place for our family of 4! We enjoyed everything about our stay in Key Colony! This awesome community has it all! We especially enjoyed the Cabana Club, Sunset Park & just sitting out on the canal in front of the house and watching the wildlife! Denise was always quick to respond to any questions I had. I highly recommend this rental & we hope/plan to return in the future! :)

Stayed: Submitted: January 04, 2022

Owner response

Thank you for your lovely review. You are welcome back anytime. Take care

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Florida Keys

I was so happy to return to my favorite vacation spot in Key Colony. The house is beautiful and the Lawhorn’s are so easy to work with. The renovated kitchen is pristine and well equipped with everything you need. It is in a quiet neighborhood with a dock overlooking the canal. I particularly enjoyed the Cabana Pool Club and Beach and there are a lot of activities for the entire family. Restaurants are nearby and it is only 50 miles from Key West. Can’t wait to visit next year!

Stayed: Submitted: April 27, 2021

Owner response

Thank you!! See you next year

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Complete satisfaction

Can't wait to return and do it again. Our stay was in such a nice place with tons of amenities for everyone. Our vacation rental was clean and provided a very pleasant experience.

Stayed: Submitted: June 21, 2020

Owner response

Thank you we are glad you enjoyed your vacation. We look forward to renting to you and your family again.Stay well!

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What a way to start off the New Year!

Key Colony Beach is indeed "the gem of the Florida Keys." It offers shops, restaurants, beach and pool access, golf, tennis, and really friendly people. I enjoyed a phenomenal jazz concert and a hilarious play at the Marathon Community Theatre. The half duplex I stayed in was really nice and had all the comforts of home. It's an easy drive to enjoy the shopping and dining in Islamorada. Of course, you must make the hour drive to the amazing Key West. There's something for everybody there - a people-watcher's mecca. I have been coming to Key Colony Beach for over 20 years. Every visit is relaxing and fun. Of course, the weather is indeed Paradise. I'll be back.

Stayed: Submitted: January 29, 2019

Owner response

Thank you for your wonderful review. Please come back soon, we are renovating the kitchen and replacing all the furniture. Stay tune for updated pictures in a few weeks.Thank you again.

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Amazing stay!

We arrived to this property Saturday afternoon and found it exactly as pictured, and very clean. The decorations make you feel right at home, and all appliances work great, there is even an extra cooler in the laundry room downstairs which served great for fishing trips. Once in your boat it’s a couple minute right to either the Atlantic or gulf and it was very easy to put the boat in the water at the public ramp within 2 miles of the house. The key colony area is very quiet and clean and was the perfect spot to relax, fish, dive and enjoy the beautiful weather.

Stayed: Submitted: October 08, 2018

Owner response

Thank you for your nice review. The kitchen renovation is complete check it out.

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