2 BR | 2.5 BA | Sleeps 6 | Quick View
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Seaglass-Paradise on the Gulf is located in the heart of the the beautiful Florida Keys. The Keys are a series of 40 islands connected by 40 bridges , off the southern most tip of Florida. The chain of islands extends 120 miles into the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. The area is famous for its Caribbean ...
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Marathon Condo
THis condo is beautiful, so many pretty views, very clean an d easy access to restaurants. My husband and I visitied for the first time and we were not disappointed, Ed was so easy to work with. Loved Sea ...
4 BR | 3 BA | Sleeps 10 | Quick View
Distance to beach: 4 miles to Sombrero
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Lovely, oceanfront 4 bedroom, 3 bath home. The main house is three bedroom, two bath with the kitchen, living and dining area. The master bedroom has a king size bed, the first guest bedroom has a queen and the 3rd bedroom has two sets of bunk beds with full size on the bottom and twins on the top. Then ...
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Marathon House
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this vacation home. There are a few things that could be addressed. However our overall consensus was a very positive experience! We would stay here again.
3 BR | 3 BA | Sleeps 8 | Quick View
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Newer waterfront Keys home with wide open view of the Gulf of Mexico. 3 Bedroom 3 bath, half-duplex home with private pool, dock with great amenities - perfect for three couples or a family. Great location that's walk-able to the 7-Mile bridge and some of Marathon's best restaurants and bars. Incredible ...
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Marathon House
Our family has been going to the Florida Keys since 1977 We have always stayed close to the Seven Mile Bridge This is our third time We have been staying here in Marathon at this Duplex it’s very roomy ...
3 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 8 | Quick View
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With quick, easy access to the Gulf and Atlantic Ocean, this home is perfect for fishing, snorkeling and boating. This three-bedroom, two-bath home, which sleeps eight, has a 60-foot dock with ample room for your boat. It is only one house away from the mouth of a deep-water canal that leads directly ...
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Marathon House
Our visit was a two week stay in a really great location. Now first the bad, ok now that that's out of the way let's get on to the great! First off the location to the open water and dock are perfect, ...
4 BR | 3 BA | Sleeps 10 | Quick View
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Waterfront Home in the heart of the Florida Keyes. Come relax and enjoy the beautiful waters of Sombrero and Bahia Honda Beaches. Both nearby. There is plenty of room and comfort in our 4 bedroom, 3 bath home. Two King Master Suites with attached baths. Satellite Flat Screen TV's in each bedroom. Fully ...
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Marathon House
4 Guys looking for a great location near Colony Beach for fishing. The unit was exactly as described and then some. I would recommend this for anyone looking to visit the Keys. Close to all shopping ...
3 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 8 | Quick View
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"Coastal Key" ~ Georgous brand new home-just down the street from the street from Sombrero Beach. Beautifully decorated brand new home, has a private pool, private dock, fish cleaning station, bait freezer, outdoor TV in covered patio, gas grill, 4 bikes, 2 kayaks, 2 paddle boards! With 3 bedrooms, ...
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Marathon House
2 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 5 | Quick View
Distance to beach: 4 miles to Long Key or Curry Hammock
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We are a small romantic cottage in a quaint OLd Florida Keys style Lobster fishing village, on a tropical island named Conch Key. We are located about 10 miles from Marathon and close to various state parks and beaches.Sorry but we are a NO SMOKING , NO PET, NO PARTY HOUSE OR LARGE GATHERING RENTAL.If ...
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Marathon Cottage
Our first visit to the keys was stress free with this cottage rental. From first inquiry to end of vacation, Ken made this so easy. The cottage had everything we needed. After a day of exploring it was ...
2 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 6 | Quick View
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Gorgeous crystal clear, open water views of the Gulf of Mexico, incredible sunsets. Deep Water Dockage for your boat, snorkel, fish or dive right from the dock.This is not your typical canal home that are rented throughout Marathon. This one has open water, privacy and an un-obstructed view. This ...
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Marathon House
The home was clean and well maintained and the location and views were priceless. Owners Joe and Mary were great to work with. We have been going to the keys for decades and this was the best spot so far.
3 BR | 3 BA | Sleeps 8 | Quick View
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This gorgeous canal front home has everything you need for your keys vacation! Bikes, paddle boards, kayaks, beach chairs, beach toys, TV at the downstairs patio, plenty of patio furniture to enjoy the outside and pool toys, too! The oceanfront beach is just down the street! A spacious home with a huge ...
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Marathon House
3 BR | 3 BA | Sleeps 8 | Quick View
Distance to beach: 1 miles to Coco Plum & Sombrero Beach
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This new gated Marathon home is 2 levels with an elevator. 3 Bedroom / 3 Bathroom , Sleeps 8 people, with all the comforts of home. This home offers nothing but the best in home furnishings and security. Panoramic water views from private decks off the living room and master bedroom. Master / King bed; ...
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Marathon House
You need to see this place to believe it! It is so cool brought my family together again thanks so much!
3 BR | 3 BA | Sleeps 8 | Quick View
Distance to beach: 4 miles to Sombrero Beach
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This exquisite single family detached Gulf Front villa is your dream come true vacation spot! Fully stocked and loaded with incredible amenities from our 35ft. high roof top deck to our incredible ground floor Corona Relaxation Tiki Bar, we have it all for you! Hate climbing stairs? We even have our ...
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Marathon Villa
We spent a gorgeous week at Yellowtail in January. The house is lovely and in a great location. You can walk to several restaurants and it’s close to groceries and supplies. We went to Key West twice ...
4 BR | 3 BA | Sleeps 10 | Quick View
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MARATHON ANGLER'S RETREAT in Marathon is a brand new property with every modern convenience and a warm coastal decor! Located right on a canal (just 15-20 minutes from open water) it has its own private dock (can accommodate up to a 45' boat on a 30' dock), fish cleaning station, hot tub and two single ...
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Marathon Villa
4 BR | 3 BA | Sleeps 10 | Quick View
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"SOMBRERO HEAVEN" ~ Rent one side or both! Brand New, Designer Decorated and Perfectly Appointed 4-Bedroom (1 King, 3 Queens), 3-Bath Private Heated Pool Villa with Neighborhood Ocean Front beach and Second Story Screened Balcony that Over Looks Private Pool and Canal! Everything you need for ...
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Marathon Villa
4 BR | 3 BA | Sleeps 10 | Quick View
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This spectacular home has everything you will need to enjoy paradise! Situated in a very quiet and desirable neighborhood close to the beach and shopping. This home is a private oasis with mature landscaping on both sides, the golf course on the street side and only mangrove fringe across the canal. private ...
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Marathon House
4 BR | 3 BA | Sleeps 8 | Quick View
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Named for the owners who live in North Creek and love to crab, this beautiful Villa with it's welcoming coastal decor makes for a peaceful vacation home in the perfect location! Enjoy views from the upstairs porch with your coffee in the morning and cooking out on the patio by your private pool with your ...
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Marathon House
2 BR | 1 BA | Sleeps 4 | Quick View
Distance to beach: 3 miles to Sombrero Beach
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This house is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom newly renovated waterfront half duplex. There's a screened in porch, so you can relax in comfort on the water and is 24' of dock space. There's a BBQ grill, 2 kayaks, Cable TV, WIFI, dishwasher, washer/dryer, and all the amenities of home. The house was undamaged ...
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Marathon House
2 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 6 | Quick View
Distance to beach: 2 miles to Sombrero Beach
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A beautiful waterfront half duplex home in a tropical setting with views of the Gulf of Mexico and incredible sunsets. Recently renovated octagonal shaped home with wide open water views from every window. Newly furnished comfortable interior with all the amenities you'd expect. Brick pavers surround ...
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Marathon House
Beautiful memories, we are two couples And the home was beautiful close to many great restaurant. We rented a 27’ Boston whaler caught Planty Of fish and relaxed in our privet pool. We will go again, ...
5 BR | 4 BA | Sleeps 12 | Quick View
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Located on the Highly sought after Sombrero Beach area of Marathon, which is the beginning of the lower keys just 50 min from Key West is our Florida Keys Tropical Paradise . Less than a third of a mile to the Sombrero Beach and the Sombrero Beach Park, With a deep water concrete dock with ocean access ...
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Marathon House
Very nice, quite place! With lots of extras, We enjoyed the pool, water dock and the view! We recommend this location!
2 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 6 | Quick View
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Luxurious townhouse condo with 2 bedrooms, 2 and a half baths with Gulf views. Open floor plan with a large living area, dining and kitchen all wide open for great socializing! There is a queen size sofa sleeper in the living area for extra guests. 50 " Flat screen TV in the main living area. There ...
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Marathon Condo
Oh my goodness, what a lovely home. So tastefully decorated, warm and inviting. We absolutely loved our stay and the home. We were entertained by the amazing manatees in the intercoastal waterway behind ...
4 BR | 3 BA | Sleeps 10 | Quick View
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"Toes in the Water" ~ Rent one side or both! It is a gorgeous brand new beautifully decorated 4 bedroom 3 bath canal front Villa (pull out couch)! With a private dock that can accommodate a boat up to 40', private pool, plenty of parking for cars and boat trailer and a two minute drive to the ...
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Marathon Villa
4 BR | 3 BA | Sleeps 10 | Quick View
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"Chillax" Vacation Rental ~ rent one side or both! It is a gorgeous brand new beautifully decorated 4 bedroom 3 bath canal front Villa (pull out couch)! With a private dock that can accommodate a boat up to 40', private pool, plenty of parking for cars and boat trailer and a two minute drive ...
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Marathon Villa
3 BR | 2.5 BA | Sleeps 6 | Quick View
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A relaxing executives delight -High-end Estate overlooking tranquil 'Bonefish Flats' in picturesque Marathon. Designer decorated with contemporary colors, loads of fine architectural details, Crema Marfil marble, Granite, Hardwood floors, open air porches and balconies. This is a superb, secluded estate, ...
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Marathon Estate
This is both a unique and well-run property. Lisa is very accessible and responsive. I left something very valuable here, and before I even realized it Lisa had told me it was found and wanted to know where ...
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Lovely three bedroom, three bath home with 48' of deep water dockage just moments to the Gulf. 110 electric at the dock area. Lovely newer home with 5 flat screen TV's, including a 60" in the living room and a 36" in the master. Premium TV w/HBO. Lovely pool area with bar seating, and the ...
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Marathon House
2 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 8 | Quick View
Distance to beach: 5 miles to Coco Plum Beach
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Searenity was just recently renovated and is a brand new ground level vacation rental! A direct shot to the Gulf in about two minutes and nestled in a nice quiet neighborhood on Dolphin Drive in Marathon, this home is in a great central location, not far from Publix Supermarket, all the restaurants and ...
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Marathon House
6 BR | 5 BA | Sleeps 14 | Quick View
Distance to beach: 0.1 miles to Sombrero Beach
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Waterfront 6 Bedrooms , 5 Baths, canal views. On the HIGHLY sought after Sombrero Beach !!! 100' Deep Water Dock (my 23 foot boat sits in a lift so you get 65' to use) 10 minute ride through the famed Sisters Creek to the open ocean, 15 minute to the seven mile bridge, six NM to Sombrero Reef, Huge Saltwater ...
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Marathon House
This house wonderful! Even better than the pictures. The layout allows for a large group. The outdoor kitchen is a gathering place. Many hours were spent relaxing at the hot tub and pool. Our 30 ft boat ...
4 BR | 4 BA | Sleeps 8 | Quick View
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La Palma Verde, completed in June of 2019, is a 4 bedroom, 4 bath concrete home located in the middle of Marathon. It is in a 4 home gated community. Our canal front home is located a short 200 foot boat ride from the Atlantic Ocean. It features an 84' long cantilevered dock and a water level kayak/paddleboard ...
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Marathon House
1 BR | 1.5 BA | Sleeps 4 | Quick View
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Sea horse 1: Deep wide unlimited dockage with 50 amp power by the dock, flow through canal, View of Vaca Cut & Atlantic Ocean. Swimming , snorkeling, fishing all right from the dock and swim with beautiful Tropical fishes and manatees! Tastefully decorated & furnished, cute & clean, ...
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Marathon House
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Walk the Beach! Beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 bath Ocean front condo at Coco Plum Beach Villas, nicely decorated and furnished. Leather recliners in the main living area overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. King in master, 2 twins in 2nd. Pull Out couch in living room. Deck, master bedroom and the livingroom overlook ...
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Marathon Condo
3 BR | 3 BA | Sleeps 6 | Quick View
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This condo has amazing views with two spacious balconies that are great to enjoy the Atlantic Ocean. It has a newly remodeled kitchen and bathroom. It is located in Bonefish Yacht Club.MINIMUM 7 DAYS!Other things to note Price quoted not reflect taxes on rental and fees of 7.5%.
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Marathon House
5 BR | 4 BA | Sleeps 12 | Quick View
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The Villa overlooks Boot Key Harbor with its beautiful sunsets to the West and refreshing breezes from the East that travel down Sisters Creek, a natural waterway that leads to great diving and fishing grounds of the Atlantic. Across Sisters Creek there is a natural preserve and no neighbors. It is private, ...
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Marathon House
2 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 4 | Quick View
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2/2 second floor corner condo completely renovated with canal view! This cute condo has a serene beachy feel with canal view. Dockage, pool available with this small complex. Sombrero Beach is only a mile walk, run, job or bike away! Queen bed in master with ensuite bath. Second bedroom has queen bed. ...
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Marathon Condo
3 BR | 4 BA | Sleeps 8 | Quick View
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Wake up in your own sunrise paradise! Have coffee while sitting under your gazebo by the pool. This custom built, fully air conditioned, vacation home has all the amenities to make this the most memorable vacation you will ever experience. Very stylish, newly built, modern home of 2700 square feet, ...
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Marathon House
This home is just beautiful. Views amazing from upper porch. Nicely decorated has most everything we needed we had group of seven ages 10 to 53 and it accommodated us well. The pool was nice and ...
3 BR | 3 BA | Sleeps 8 | Quick View
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With quick, easy access to the Gulf and Atlantic Ocean, this home is perfect for fishing, snorkeling, boating and just laying by the pool! This three-bedroom, three-bath home, which sleeps eight, has a 60-foot dock with ample room for your boat. It is only one house away from the mouth of a deep-water ...
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Marathon House
Beautiful property,Exactly as advertised .Vicky the agent was a pleasure to work with . We will return
3 BR | 4 BA | Sleeps 8 | Quick View
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Wake up in your own sunrise paradise! Have coffee while sitting under your gazebo by the pool. This custom built, fully air conditioned, vacation home has all the amenities to make this the most memorable vacation you will ever experience. Very stylish, newly built, modern home of 2700 square feet, ...
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Marathon House
2 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 6 | Quick View
Distance to beach: 1 miles to Sombrero Beach
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Key Lime Sunrise Watch the sunrise & feel the tropical breezes while sipping your coffee from the comfort of the upstairs screened terrace of this lovely and neatly maintained 1,440 sq. ft. two bedroom two & a half bath home situated on Sombrero Beach Road. This charming getaway is within walking/biking ...
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Marathon House
My wife and I were looking for a place to relax and get away from it all for a few days in November. We had stayed in the area near Sombrero Beach in Marathon previously so when we saw this property nearby ...
3 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 8 | Quick View
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3/2 open air SFH ready for you to spend your vacation! 40 foot dock can easily handle your boat with quick access to Vaca Cut to head out to the bay or to the Atlantic. Dive, snorkel and fish within minutes. King bed in master with full bath, full size bed in second bedroom and queen ...
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Marathon House
We stayed here with our college daughter and a few of her friends - and we all had the best time. This home was clean, welcoming, pretty, amazing pool and tiki hut out back, plus had fantastic private boat ...
4 BR | 3 BA | Sleeps 10 | Quick View
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The Summer Breeze is a beautiful family getaway on the waters edge. This oasis features a brand new in-ground salt water pool just feet away from the breath taking view of the turquoise waters of the Atlantic. Inside this newly renovated beach themed escape features an open kitchen and family room concept, ...
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Marathon House
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Enjoy all the Keys have to offer in this quiet neighborhood location, 3 BR/2BA gulf front home! This home will offer you the perfect vacation with your family and friends. The “Gulfview Escape” is minutes away from Sombrero Beach or a little further, Bahia Honda State Park, both are Keys gems ...
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Marathon House
We spent 11 fabulous nights! An older home in a nice quiet neighborhood was the perfect place for all 3 generations of my active family and their snorkeling, scuba, kayaking and fishing. It is well maintained ...
2 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 4 | Quick View
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Looking for a nice clean and updated place in the Keys? This home will NOT disappoint. Superbly renovated, ground level house. The kitchen has been updated with stone tile counters. Bathrooms are marble and tile.Full kitchen with stove and fridge, dishwasher, pots and pans and microwave.All ...
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Marathon House
2 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 6 | Quick View
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Beautiful two bedroom, two bath home in Marathon has a fantastic Gulf view and quick, easy access to open water! Very spacious, concrete dock, sundeck on top of home makes for spectacular sunrise and sunset scenes. Master bedroom has king bed with sitting area and full bath. Second bedroom has a queen ...
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Marathon House
4 BR | 3 BA | Sleeps 8 | Quick View
Distance to beach: 4 miles to Sombrero
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Trailer parking, newly remodeled, private pool, private bedroom/en suite bath, great outdoor group seating!7 day Minimum Rental During Peak and Holiday weeks Rentals are Saturday-Saturday OnlyTake a break from the hustle and bustle of the daily grind and relax in the calm and serene atmosphere ...
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Marathon House
6 BR | 5 BA | Sleeps 14 | Quick View
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***PLEASE NOTE 7 night minimum***All holidays and lobster weeks are $5200*** Room for everyone with 3 master suites, each with a king size bed and an ensuite bath. One guest room has a queen. There is a small bunk bedroom for the kids. In addition, off one of the master bedrooms there is a twin bedroom ...
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Marathon House
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Stunning waterfront single family, ground level with brand new private pool. Fish cleaning table, bait freezer, 75' of dockage, 60' wide canal. Completely remodeled inside and out July of 2018. All new and custom, inside and out. All new tile floors, kitchen w/stainless appliances, quartz counter tops ...
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Marathon House
Really enjoyed our stay , house was perfect for our ten guest. Easy access to ocean, grocery and restaurants.
1 BR | 1 BA | Sleeps 4 | Quick View
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$1400 monthly. $2100 seasonal. Fish all you want at public dock at end of road. Only 2 duplexes on my street. Park in front of door. Car steps from front door. Fenced back yard with Privacy wall. Sliding glass door in bedroom opens to back yard and patio. Walk or bike to shops like Walgreens, dollar ...
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Marathon Apartment
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Lovely home with lots of glass windows looking towards the ocean. 50 ' of dockage with instant ocean access. 12 Therapy jets in the 14 X 30 pool that ranges from 3' to 5' in depth. The pool overlooks the canal and the ocean. Pool heat is add'l if requested, $200 Three bedrooms, two baths, over 1900 ...
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Marathon House
3 BR | 2.5 BA | Sleeps 8 | Quick View
Distance to beach: 5 miles to Sombrero
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Indigo Reef #41 is the BEST KEPT SECRET in the Florida Keys!! This home is spectacular in every sense of the word and not one detail has been overlooked. It is every renter's dream.Luxury and tranquility await you in this beautiful 3BR, 2.5 BA home at Indigo Reef Marina, named one of Marathon, Florida ...
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Marathon Villa
Wonderful vacations ! Very clean house Perfect if you have a boat , close to a very good restaurants and Publix
2 BR | 3 BA | Sleeps 6 | Quick View
Distance to beach: 1 miles to Sombrerro Beach
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Lemon Key CottageWelcome home…Thanks to Hurricane Irma, we now have a beautiful newly renovated home! We've spent over $150K on a complete restoration and modernization. (check out the new pics) Lemon Key Cottage is absolutely stunning with new: bathrooms, kitchen, appliances, flooring, ...
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Marathon House
2 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 8 | Quick View
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Oceanside Home with 300 feet of waterfront. Dock your boat or boats or store a rented one at the house! 2 mins to open Atlantic Waters! Come and enjoy our little piece of paradise with beach cottage appeal & decor. Pool on the water & plenty of outdoor entertaining area & furniture! 2 blocks ...
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Marathon House
2 BR | 1 BA | Sleeps 4 | Quick View
Distance to beach: 3 miles to Sombrero Beach
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This house is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom newly renovated waterfront half duplex. There's a screened in porch, so you can relax in comfort on the water. There is 24' of dock space. There's a BBQ grill, 2 kayaks, Cable TV, WIFI, washer/dryer, and all the amenities of home. The house was undamaged in the hurricane ...
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Marathon House
Marathon is sprinting to the top of our list!
Marathon is the best kept secret in the Florida Keys. Set on 13 islands, Marathon, Florida boasts some of the best boating activities anywhere, including deep-sea, reef or flats fishing. Add to that waterfront restaurants, plus jet-ski tours, kayaking, paddle-boarding -- or just cruising the turquoise waters, and you’ve got a recipe for an incredible vacation destination. Located 1 hour from Key West and Key Largo, Marathon is the “heart of the Florida Keys”.
When staying in one of our Marathon, Florida rentals instead of a traditional hotel, you’ll have much more space and privacy, plus cost savings when booking a property for a large group. Some of our Marathon vacation rentals even come with special amenities like a backyard pool, washer/dryer units, and bicycles. Whether you’re looking for a beach condo with amazing views, or a larger home for space for the entire family, you can find it on our site.
Marathon, Florida travel advice
The islands of Marathon are Boot Key, Knight Keys, Hog Key, Vaca Key, Stirrup Key, Crawl and Little Crawl Key, East and West Sister’s Island, Deer Key and Fat Deer Key, Long Pine Key and Grassy Key. The name Marathon came about by the railroad workers who were working night and day to complete the railway. Due to the unrelenting pace and struggle to complete the project, the popular phrase of, “This is getting to be a real Marathon” is how the name originated. Before the railroad, the settlers here were farmers, wreckers and fishermen. To this day, Marathon maintains its claim to some of the best fishing in the world.
Climate
There’s nowhere with more pleasant weather than the lower Florida keys. Steady 80 degree weather (yes, even in winter!) greet you here. The weather is almost perfect every day here with passing showers that only last an hour or so. The Florida Keys are the closest you'll get to the equator while still being in the United States. Due to this fact, the weather rarely differs more than 10 degrees. Come enjoy this tropical paradise whenever the weather is getting you down.
Top activities and attractions in Marathon
You will not run short of activities - on water or on land - when visiting Marathon, FL. Marathon, Florida is one of the top hot spots in the Keys for great fishing. One of the reasons people love to fish in this area is the ideal location. Since Marathon is 80 miles out to sea between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, fish are plentiful right off the shore. People love their boats here too, with over 2000 boat slips in the city.
For a relaxing day out, you can fish from the Long Key Bridge or the Old Seven Mile Bridge. Angle for tuna, marlin, and amberjack off these popular fishing spots. You can also enjoy powerboat races, walking, sightseeing, and birdwatching. Search for seashells at Coco Plum Beach, pack a picnic and play volleyball at Sombrero Beach or play a short round of golf at Key Colony Beach.
For more fun check out the Florida Keys Aquarium with some exotic fish on display. To ‘give back’ to the local sea life visit the Turtle Hospital and the Dolphin Research Center, both of which care for rescued and rehabilitated dolphins, turtles, and sea lions. The Museums of Crane Point features historic photographs, a nature trail, the 19th century Adderly House and a nature preserve that is home to deer and a variety of birds.
And when it comes to diving, there are dozens of incredible spots near Marathon. Grab your gear and head out to the spur and groove reefs, as well as patch reefs ripe for exploration. You’ll come face to face with shrimp, crabs, small fish, and beautiful reefs - but look, don’t touch!
Venture out to the tallest lighthouse in the Keys, the Sombrero Key Light which can be seen from the Seven Mile Bridge. One of the highlights of a dive on the reef is a swim under a natural coral bridge formed where two fingers of coral meet.
If you are looking for a good underwater photographic subject, The Barge may fit that bill. This 100x300 foot wreck is only twenty-two feet below the surface and is terrific for a first wreck dive.
Annual Events
There are a handful of annual events that keep tourists flocking to Marathon each year. In early March, the Marathon Seafood Festival brings 24,000 visitors to the area and stands as the 2nd largest festival on the Keys. This 2-day festival celebrates great seafood and offers everything from lobster to shrimp, live entertainment, arts show, activities for children, and more than 200 vendors selling jewelry, clothing, arts & crafts, and other great souvenirs.
For the fisherfolk among us, the Marathon International Bonefish Tournament casts its lure later in the year. This challenge recognizes individual and team champions scoring the largest bonefish and permit, and the top anglers in fly and grand slam divisions.
Restaurants and Bars
Hungry? You’ll find sweet relief here in Marathon. There are dozens of restaurants to suit any taste. Food for Thought is a wonderful cafe that serves sandwiches (both healthy and not so healthy) and has tremendous reviews from customers. For something a little higher in price, you’ll want to step in to the Florida Keys Steak & Lobster House where they’ll cook your steak exactly as you want, and the sides are divine, too. Butterfly Cafe serves up delicious seafood appetizers (try the crabcakes!) while Burdine’s Waterfront is an outdoor grill with incredible views of the ocean. For bottomless drinks try the bar at the Lighthouse Grill where it’s happy hour every night!
Why you should book a Marathon rental on FloridaRentals.com
Booking a Marathon vacation rental on FloridaRentals.com can save you up to 20% over our competitors. Plus, we have a wide array of inventory appealing to any group size or traveler tastes. Happy planning!
