3 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 6 | Quick View
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Adorable home just moments to the ocean. Lovely pool 10 X 20 (goes from 3′ to 5′) Pool heat is $200 add’l if paid in advance, or $250 on arrival plus taxes. 8 X 15 tiki to relax under the shade. 4 Flat screen TVs all w/DVD players. 55″ in L/R, 42″ in master bedroom and both ...
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Marathon House
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 | 2 BA | Sleeps 4 | Quick View
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Waterfront, 2nd floor, end unit condo close to everything from a 2 mile bike ride to Sombrero Beach or a walk to grocery and restaurants. Bring your boat, up to 28’ and dock outside on the deep, wide canal. The grounds include a heated pool, free Laundry, corn hole, shuffle board, community room, ...
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Marathon Condo
5 BR | 3 BA | Sleeps 10 | Quick View
Distance to beach: 4 miles to Coco Plum or Sombrero
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Welcome to your own “Slice of HEAVEN” at Villa Oceana Come enjoy PARADISE at this beautiful tranquil property. This home has 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms with spectacular views and the most amazing sunsets imaginable. Villa Oceana is beautifully decorated with timeless decor that will have ...
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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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***Now renting Sunday to Sundays in 2022******Our weekly rates for the year are posted here on this site! Our calendar of available dates is also current too***Welcome to the luxurious “Yellowtail” Villa, where luxury meets the Gulf of Mexico! The only problem with this vacation ...
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Marathon Villa
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thank you Matt for an awesome place to stay while on vacation. The house had everything we needed and more. Centrally located to all we wanted to do. Hopefully we can come ...
2 BR | 1 BA | Sleeps 6 | 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 charcoal BBQ grill, Cable TV, WIFI, washer/dryer, and all the amenities of home. ...
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Marathon House
My husband and I had an excellent time inside and outside the bungalow. It looks small but you will be amazed at all the room it has. The bungalow had a screen porch to die for and fishing right out the ...
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
Very Clean home. The bedrooms were large with a bathroom in it and sliding doors to the terrace, the beds were clean and very comfortable. There is a pool table, poker table for entertainment , the out ...
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
The house was very well decorated, it gave you a feeling of newness and class. Everything was taken care of down to the last detail of having spices in the cabinet. My family would recommend this place ...
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
2 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 6 | Quick View
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Sombrero Serenity is the Perfect Private Oasis! Great for Couples or Families!Two beautiful Master Suites on either end of the second floor surround a gracious open living, dining and kitchen space with a fire place! The Living Room has a pullout couch. Downstairs is a pool room with a bathroom, pull ...
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Marathon House
3 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 8 | Quick View
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Our waterfront, single-family home, affectionately named “Turtle Cove”, offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and 100 feet of seawall with quick ocean access! This tastefully furnished Keys home is located on a quiet side street in a residential neighborhood on the Atlantic side of the Island, just ...
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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 ...
5 BR | 4 BA | Sleeps 12 | Quick View
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Sailfish Villa, unit #6, is a brand new gorgeous, professionally decorated 5 bedroom 4 bath Villa with open water views on Vaca Cut! Enjoy sunrise and sunset colors and direct ocean and Gulf access! It has a private pool (can be heated for a fee of $ 125/7 days) and boat slip for a boat up to 35' including ...
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Marathon Villa
4 BR | 3 BA | Sleeps 10 | Quick View
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Beautiful Pet Friendly Property Just Down the Street from Sombrero Beach!The Tipsy Turtle is a new modern pet friendly home with a pool on a canal with a dock that can accommodate a boat up to 35'! The home has 2 kings, 1 queen, bunks beds and the Living Room has a pullout couch!Located just down ...
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Marathon Villa
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
This home was absolutely beautiful and in a perfect location for shopping and out to the open waters to go fishing. Everything was there to accommodate our family. We loved the pool and sitting outside ...
4 BR | 3 BA | Sleeps 10 | Quick View
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Rent one side or both of this gorgeous, brand new, updated canal front Villa! Each side is a 4 bedroom, 3 bath home (pull-out couches) with its own private pool, private dock, and delegated parking (covered parking for 2 cars with additional parking for cars and/or boat trailer) and gated back yard with ...
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Marathon Villa
4 BR | 3 BA | Sleeps 10 | Quick View
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Spectacular Direct Open Water Views with 70' of Dockage on Desireable Duck KeyLive the island life! Just driving into Duck Key through the stately entrance and over the picturesque bridges is a treat! Even better, at The Lobster House, you'll enjoy incredible direct Atlantic open water views every ...
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Marathon House
3 BR | 3 BA | Sleeps 6 | Quick View
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Whether you’re vacationing with the family or on a trip with your pals, this ocean oasis is the perfect vacation spot to grab a cocktail and relax at the pool. Or in the pool!!! Walking distance to so many restaurants, just minutes to the grocery store so you can enjoy the fully stocked kitchen ...
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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 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
4 BR | 3 BA | Sleeps 10 | Quick View
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"SOMBRERO HEAVEN" ~ Updated Villa with neighborhood Ocean Front beach and Second Story Screened Balcony that Over Looks Private Heated Pool and Canal! Everything you need for the perfect keys vacation ~ private dock, fish cleaning station, bikes, beach towels, beach chairs, beach umbrella, beach ...
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Marathon Villa
Spent a week here with family. The unit was immaculate, plenty of supplies, ie., paper products, towels, detergent. The pool was a little small, but not a big deal. Loved the central location.
6 BR | 6 BA | Sleeps 14 | Quick View
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Be one of the first to stay in this luxury home.This home is a 7 night minimum rental.6 Bedrooms 6.5 BathroomsWelcome to paradise! Escape to this luxurious six bedroom home designed for VIP guests. Across the street from open water, with beautiful views! Each bedroom includes an en suite ...
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Marathon House
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
Beautiful house with alot of space, excellent amount of bathrooms, everything about this house is GREAT. Looks exactly like the pictures! We had the best agent, Barbara! We couldn't find washcloths and ...
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
The house was exceptionally clean and well appointed. Furniture and beds were very comfortable. The kitchen layout worked very well and the fridge was spacious. Location was also excellent with Sombrero ...
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
We stayed during the first week of April 2021. It was the first time we traveled with our three small children to the keys. You simply cannot beat the location of the home. The view is amazing - the home ...
2 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 5 | Quick View
Distance to beach: 7 miles to Sombrero
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This pet-friendly home upgraded in 2021 (see notes) has two rooms with ample bedding - 1 king-size bed, one queen (pull-out sofa bed), and one full. The home has a cute kitchen that is well-equipped. A nice open area allows you to walk and enjoy the canal and the ocean view or simply sunbathe in serenity. ...
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Marathon House
I was last week in Marathon, I booked with Kris and Naja they were fantastic: Helpful, nice and quick communication the house was nice clean and wonderful location. Definitely I will come back .and refer ...
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
If you are looking for a private waterfront property that is so well appointed you think you are looking a home from Home and Garden Magazine, look no further than Mar Azul. The pictures provided will ...
3 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 6 | Quick View
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Playa del Awesome!!! Amazing Sunset Views! Lovely three bedroom, two bath home on the open clear aquamarine waters of the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. Tile floors, updated kitchen, lots of parking. The views from the master suite and guest bedroom are phenomenal. Screened veranda, covered patio, deep water ...
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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
We had a very fabulous time the house was great the only thing is maybe the air-conditioning needs updating
4 BR | 3 BA | Sleeps 10 | Quick View
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This spectacular home is in the heart of Paradise. With Sombrero beach just a few blocks away, Golfing across the street and your boat in our dock.... everything you need to enjoy paradise! Situated in a very quiet and desirable neighborhood close to the beach and shopping. This home is a private oasis. ...
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Marathon House
Frank's home is awesome. My family and I had a great vacation in the house. The location was great, across from a golf course so my husband could golf and we had kayaks so a quick ride to the beach and ...
2 BR | 2.5 BA | Sleeps 6 | Quick View
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Seaglass-Paradise on the Gulf is located in Marathon—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 ...
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Marathon Condo
Perfect location! Clean and comfortable, fully equipped, amazing view with beautiful sunrises. Fishing from the dock was fantastic, we caught 16 fish in a record 45 minutes, no lie! This was a real stress ...
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 | 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
This house is the perfect set up for 2 couples or a small family. Everything was as pictured and the home was very clean upon arrival. The pool and yard were also nice and well kept. There is plenty of ...
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 six, 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 to ...
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Marathon House
Spotless house with comfy beds and a great location for easy boating. Owners easy to communicate with.
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
The view at this house was amazing and the sunsets stunning! The kitchen is large and stocked with everything you need to cook. The Master bedroom is very spacious.
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
Beautiful house, very nicely decorated. Spacious. Immaculate, clean, fully equipped great kitchen and bathrooms. Lovely back patio, pool and tiki hut. BBQ grill. Even a refrigerator and freezer by ...
4 BR | 3 BA | Sleeps 10 | Quick View
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Please note that construction is taking place on the empty lot next door. Not all views are blocked but some are. We are working on getting updated pictures. Please reach out with questions!Upscale Modern 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Ocean Front Home, Private Pool, Summer Kitchen! Gorgeous upscale decor with ...
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Marathon House
6 BR | 7 BA | Sleeps 14 | Quick View
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Brand new 6 bedroom, 7 1/2 bath with a 45ft. deep water T dock Resort style extra large pool & hot tub overlooking the water. There are multiple outdoor entertaining areas. All 6 bedrooms come with a custom en suite bathroom. 3 king, 2 queen and 2 twin beds. There is a TV in every bedroom. Pull ...
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Marathon House
3 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 8 | Quick View
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Three bedroom, two bath attractive concrete stilt home home with an additonal den for extra sleeping. Nice patio facing the canal with 50' of dockage with fish cleaning station and boat water.Very quick ocean access. Decorated throughout by an interior designer, the master bedroom has a king size bed, ...
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Marathon House
2 BR | 1 BA | Sleeps 6 | 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
We absolutely loved our condo. It was spacious, beautifully decorated and very comfortable, as well as very well stocked. Our large lanai, which overlooked the lovely grounds, the marina, and the Gulf, ...
3 BR | 3 BA | Sleeps 8 | Quick View
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This newly renovated tastefully decorated 3 bedroom, 3 bath home with a pull-out couch has a peek-a-boo view of the ocean and is seconds to open water in your boat! It has an open floor plan and is ground level with plenty of natural light and a fully fenced yard! Available for guest use are 2 bikes, ...
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Marathon House
3 BR | 3.5 BA | Sleeps 6 | Quick View
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We would love for you to come visit our newly renovated ground level Florida Keys home! We decided to call our home "TIGHT LINES", because my wife loves to fish. Our conch home consists of 3 bedrooms with king size beds with ensuite bathrooms. A half bath for guests. We have a 60 foot dock ...
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Marathon House
We absolutely loved this home! It was beautifully decorated and the location as great! Lynn and his family were great and fast to respond to anything at needed! Would highly recommend. Can't wait to go ...
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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 had a great stay at this condo. Phil and Anne were helpful and took care of our requests quickly. The amazing white powered sandy beach was right outside our door. The beach chair and umbrella service ...
3 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 8 | Quick View
Distance to beach: 2 miles to Sombrero Beach
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OUTDOORS @ We invite you to enjoy tropical tranquil breezes from the Atlantic Ocean side of Marathon and Boot Key Harbor sweeping through the grounds of this spacious duplex property on a 7,500sq ft lot . The warm sunrise welcomes your morning as you wake and take in the views from the rear/ east ...
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Marathon House
Really loved it but like any New business it’s not perfect for everyone, Good easy private location in the Heart of Marathon. Like us the owners are Very Hard working people who are VERY accommodating ...
2 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 6 | Quick View
Distance to beach: 2 miles to Sombrero Beach
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Waterfront Home with Dock located on quiet saltwater cove with Gulf ViewLush Tropical Lagoon half duplex home with panoramic views of the Gulf of Mexico. Spacious and comfortable interior with all the amenities you'd expect. Brick pavers surround lush tropic landscaping surrounded by palm trees ...
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Marathon House
3 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 8 | Quick View
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Have a truly blissful vacation at this charming, Gulf Front home that sits on one acre of pristine property on exclusive Morton St. Enjoy the magnificent open Gulf views from nearly every room. This unique home is reminiscent of the way the Keys used to be…..charming! Perfect area for walking, ...
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Marathon House
Beautiful home we had a great time in a great area the rooms are beautiful with a bathroom in every bedroom. The pool was big and fun to play volleyball and laying out my granddaughter had so much fun. ...
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Nautical bedroom 2 full size beds King in master Palm Tree bedroom 2 Queens Green Bunk Room two bunks with twin, full and full trundle Casa Paisan You’ll Never Want To Leave! This Mediterranean-inspired waterfront estate nestled on Sombrero Lagoon offers an open interior, phenomenal outdoor space, ...
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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
4 BR | 3 BA | Sleeps 10 | Quick View
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Rent one side or both of this gorgeous, brand new, updated canal front Villa! Each side is a 4 bedroom, 3 bath home (pull-out couches) with its own private pool, private dock, and delegated parking (covered parking for 2 cars with additional parking for cars and/or boat trailer) and gated back yard with ...
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Marathon Villa
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Bikini Bottom – 4-bedroom, 3-bath coastal getaway, with all the amenities the whole family will enjoy. Enjoy outdoor dining on a wrap around deck that overlooks the private pool, and canal. Pool heat is an additional $200 plus taxes. This home is perfect for relaxing and enjoying the Middle Keys. ...
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Marathon House
We had such a great time this week. If Bikini Bottom is available for our next vacation we would definitely come back here. It’s located conveniently to anything you could possibly want. Very comfortable ...
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
We had an awesome time ! House is right on the canal and our family got to see manatees. This home is well taken care of. It was very clean inside and outside. Lots to do in the area . The beach was right ...
4 BR | 3 BA | Sleeps 10 | Quick View
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Dockside Retreat! Rent one side or both! This 4 bedroom 3 bath canal front home has a private pool, private dock, fish cleaning station, green light under at the dock, two kayaks, two bikes, and a Tiki Hut for the ultimate Keys vacation! With plenty of parking for vehicles and a boat trailer, a well-stocked ...
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Marathon House
This rental has it all for a large group! The beds are very comfortable, the kitchen is stocked with everything you need, and the pool area with the tiki hut offers hours of enjoyment for kids and adults. ...
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 15% over our competitors. Plus, we have a wide array of inventory appealing to any group size or traveler tastes. Happy planning!
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