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 45-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
House had plenty of parking. Dock was great for our boat. Easy access on and off boat. The hot tub and pool is where we were if we were not on the boat. House was very clean. Will stay here again.
6 BR | 6 BA | Sleeps 14 | Quick View
Distance to beach: 5 miles to Sombrero
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The Pelican's Nest………New six bedroom, six bath completely remodeled in 2018. This is truly PARADISE. There is 150' of concrete step down dockage, with instant ocean access. The house is one lot in from the ocean, views are outstanding, while affording protected dockage. Fish right ...
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Marathon House
4 BR | 3 BA | Sleeps 10 | Quick View
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"Dockside Retreat" ~ rent one side or both! Warm and inviting coastal decor, this 4/3 villa is the perfect vacation home! This beautifully decorated Villa is truly a relaxing retreat and a vacation home that offers you everything you need for a fun filled Keys vacation, including an oceanfront ...
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Marathon House
We recently stayed in the dockside retreat and loved it. We traveled to Marathon with my wife, kids, and mother in law and all thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was clean, new, and had everything we ...
5 BR | 4 BA | Sleeps 12 | Quick View
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Brand new 5 bedroom, 4 bath single family home with 30′ of assigned dockage, 11 X 22 private pool that goes from 3.5′ to 5′ in depth. 2293 square feet of living area. Stunning views, with balconies to capture the breezes and the views. Lots of parking for your vehicles and boat trailer. ...
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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
3 BR | 2.5 BA | Sleeps 0 | 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 renters 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
4 BR | 3 BA | Sleeps 8 | Quick View
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Upscale Modern 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Ocean Front Home, Private Pool, Summer Kitchen We are currently not able to take reservations until after May 31 for reservations due to Covid 19.The photos tell everything you need to know about this STUNNING vacation rental home! Gorgeous upscale decor with a modern ...
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Marathon House
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
Highly recommend this home. My family of 5 just spent the week there and had a fabulous time. It had everything we needed. It was close to some amazing restaurants. Publix was around the corner. The beach ...
2 BR | 1 BA | Sleeps 4 | Quick View
Distance to beach: 3 miles to Sombrero Beach
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Adorable half duplex with a bohemian island feel!This house is a 2 bedroom 1 bathroom, canalfront 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, Cable TV, WIFI, washer/dryer, and all the amenities of home. The house ...
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Marathon House
I can’t say enough good things about Waterfront Bungalow! We absolutely loved it! It was beautifully decorated with a bohemian vibe, perfect for the Keys! It is a great location within walking distance ...
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
Larry’s place has everything you need and so much more! We did fish right from the pier in front of the house, had fun with a rented boat, went for an amazing snorkelling trip... Also many relaxing days ...
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
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Fishing Paradise……Two bedroom, two bath home in a great boating location! Just one canal in from the Gulf and very close to Vaca Cut. Fish cleaning table, bait freezer, 75' of dockage, hi speed internet, washer/dryer.Cute home with a King size bed in the master, 1 Queen and 1 twin in ...
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Marathon House
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, private pool, hot tub ...
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Marathon Villa
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 ...
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
One Month of pure bliss ! From the moment we walked in to the Dolphin Drive home we fell in love ! We felt immediately comfortable and at home ! Clean , spacious with every amenity needed for your home ...
3 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 8 | Quick View
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Escape to Marathon, the heart of the Florida Keys! In addition to your private one of a kind pool with a tanning ledge, we also offer a beautiful outdoor living area complete with a private hot tub.Our waterfront, single-family home, affectionately named “Turtle Cove”, offers 3 bedrooms, ...
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Marathon House
We had a wonderful time at turtle cove. The house had everything we needed. Loved having the pool, tanning deck and the hot tub. The neighbors are very friendly. We saw manatees in the canal 3 separate ...
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
We decided last minute to cancel our Disney trip & head to the keys. With thousands of options i was overwhelmed to say the least. After weeks of researching reading reviews really digging deep i came across ...
3 BR | 3 BA | Sleeps 8 | Quick View
Distance to beach: 3 miles to Sombrero Beach
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Welcome to Villa Nena!Stay in a beautiful villa in the exclusive Flamingo Island in Marathon, FL, located on a lagoon close to the famous Sombrero Beach and many well-known local restaurants. With the home just 10 min from the ocean by boat, you can enjoy the Florida Key's world class fishing, snorkeling, ...
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Marathon House
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
We stayed at Mar Azul in Marathon, FL from October 10-18, 2020. We drove from St Petersburg and ended up arriving well after dark. Lisa, the owner, was wonderful and made sure the outside lights were on ...
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
What a great place! Has everything you need to feel at home! We stayed the entire month of February 2020 and had an absolutely wonderful time. George is awesome and so responsive to any of the questions ...
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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
The rental property looks all maintain and clean, the assistance from the property management team are helpful to our need. Overall is good.
4 BR | 3 BA | Sleeps 10 | Quick View
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Newer and nicer than most. This lovely 4 bedroom, 3 bath will be a very comfortable spot for you to call home away from home. Pleasantly decorated with large covered porches, hi-speed wireless internet, 4 flat screen TVs, fish cleaning table and bait freezer. There are two complimentary kayaks (two-man) ...
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Marathon House
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
Great Pool, Great House, Great Location, everything is new and fresh! Wow we loved it!!! Wonderful hosts!
4 BR | 3 BA | Sleeps 10 | Quick View
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The view over the lagoon will take your breath away. Lovely Sombrero Beach neighborhood, just a short walk to the beach (less than 1/2 mile). Very quiet residential area. Large lot with ample of parking for all your needs. Deep water 40' dock also has a kayak and jet ski dock. Fish cleaning table, fish ...
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Marathon House
We loved everything about this place. The home, the view, and the location. Sombrero beach is right around the corner and Publix is right off Sombrero Rd. We would definitely visit this location again.
2 BR | 1 BA | Sleeps 6 | Quick View
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The "Casa de Addison" is a vacation rental, townhouse style, and is located in Marathon, the heart of the Florida Keys. The unequaled Key islands are connected to the mainland by the way of the overseas highway and feature the aquamarine seas of the Atlantic Ocean to the southeast and the gulf ...
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Marathon Townhome
3 BR | 3 BA | Sleeps 8 | Quick View
Distance to beach: 4 miles to Sombrero
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Single Family Home fully updated with everything you will need for a perfect vacation. The master suite has a king size bed with an ensuite bath. The ensuite bath has his and her sinks, lovely, large shower and bidet. The 1st Guest Bedroom has 2 Queen size beds and it's own ensuite bath. There is also ...
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Marathon House
4 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 10 | Quick View
Distance to beach: 3 miles to Sombrero
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Escape to the Florida Keys ~ Gorgeous 4BR/2BA Home on the Atlantic side of the canal in Marathon. Our home offers the best pool in our area; who can say no to a hot tub, pool, and bar stools in one. Swim right up to the Tiki and enjoy the fabulous conversation you will have with friends/family or new ...
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Marathon House
I booked this house for a surprise 60th birthday week for my stepfather. Despite having to travel through a tropical storm the first day, we thoroughly enjoyed the house and the location.We brought ...
2 BR | 1 BA | Sleeps 4 | Quick View
Distance to beach: 3 miles to Sombrero Beach
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Peace and Quiet in the heart of Marathon!This house is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom waterfront half duplex. There's a screened in porch, so you can relax in comfort on the water. The house has 24' of dock space that you can leave your boat parked at and room for a trailer in the driveway. There's a BBQ ...
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Marathon House
5 BR | 4 BA | Sleeps 12 | Quick View
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The Blue Turtle Villa Bayside has 5 BR /4 BAs, Private Pool & Dock, Sleeps 12 The Blue Turtle Villa on Vaca Cut at The Tides (unit #4) is designer decorated, perfectly situated on the water with stunning views, sunrise and sunset colors and direct quick access to both the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf ...
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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
We stayed for two weeks and had a great time. The views are awesome from the balcony overlooking the beach and ocean. The pool is right at the edge of the ocean and great to cool off. Coco Plum Beach is ...
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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
5 BR | 4 BA | Sleeps 12 | Quick View
Distance to beach: 3 miles to Coco Plum
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Enjoy life at Serenity! Amazing home on the ocean with 137' of deep water protected dockage. Unobstructed views of Vaca Cut from this elegant home. Enjoy breathtaking sunsets, dolphins playing in your backyard, visiting manatees, fishing from your very own The dock has 137' of seawall , with water and ...
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Marathon House
3 BR | 3 BA | Sleeps 8 | Quick View
Distance to beach: 4 miles to Sombrero Beach
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What's better now then to create some Social distance while staring endlessly out to the Gulf of Mexico? Gorgeous views here in this small gated community. Escape the crowds and isolate yourself in an incredible Luxury Gulf front Villa for peace and relaxation. No crowds in this small, secluded, gated ...
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Marathon Villa
After looking at many options of places to stay in Marathon and Islamorada, we booked the Yellow Tail Villa for our family of 4 in November 2020. From the moment you park underneath the villa, you feel ...
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 8 | Quick View
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Boasting stunning floor-to-ceiling ocean views in every room, this newly remodeled 3BR/2.5BA home promises a delightful oceanfront stay in the Florida Keys. A large patio provides ample seating and covered alfresco dining, while a private yard offers instant access to the clear blue waters.Use the ...
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Marathon House
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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Just down the street from the beach! Bring your boat! Everything you need! This beautiful 4 bedroom 3 bath home is less than 2 minutes from Sombrero Beach just down the street (oceanfront) and less than 15 minutes to open water! Many amenities listed below!-private pool with an outdoor TV on the ...
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Marathon House
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
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 ...
2 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 5 | Quick View
Distance to beach: 4 miles to Long Key or Curry Hammock
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*****Booking on Pay Direct to Owner sites save you the most money!*******Kens Conch Key Cottage is 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 ...
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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 ...
6 BR | 5 BA | Sleeps 14 | Quick View
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Great for Family Reuions, and Large Groups vacationing in the Florida Keys! Fabulous 6500 sq ft. vacation paradise. Includes everything you need for a perfect Family Reunion or large destination vacation.Private Vacation Rental Waterfront Home with 6 Bedroom 5 Baths Private Pool and Spa ~ Private ...
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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 !!!(We rent weekly only, and our Check-in is on a Saturday and Check-out is on a Saturday dates only so we can optimize our months.)Our houses are safe and clean because we disinfect them with the highest ...
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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 ...
2 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 6 | Quick View
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Marathon Key Beach Club is a beautiful resort found in the middle of the Florida Keys. Midway between Key Largo and Key West, the location is ideal for enjoying activities up and down the keys. The resort is an interval ownership resort, also known as a timeshare. The resort offers a marina, swimming ...
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Marathon Condo
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 ...
5 BR | 4 BA | Sleeps 12 | Quick View
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5 Star Modern New Construction Bayfront Home With Private Dock and PoolIsland Dreamz Bay House is a piece of paradise on the Vaca Cut waterway in Marathon. Gorgeous and brand new 5 bedroom, designer decorated, 4 bath single-family home with 36 ft. of assigned dockage. Private pool can be heated upon ...
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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
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
4 BR | 4 BA | Sleeps 10 | Quick View
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Loggerhead Lodge – 4 Bedrooms + Cottage, Sunroom, 4 Baths (Sleeps 2-10)Loggerhead Lodge is directly on large private sandy beach. Kids will enjoy playing in the sand, and the adults will enjoy watching the ocean. Plus, you will definitely see lots of wildlife ranging from porpoises, manatees, ...
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Marathon Cottage
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
3 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 8 | Quick View
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Beautiful three 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 king ...
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Marathon House
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 ...
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!
