Located within a mile (2 km) of Marathon Air Museum, this vacation home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Crane Point Museum and Nature Center. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a balcony.
Crane Point Museum and Nature Center - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
Florida Keys Country Club - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
The Turtle Hospital - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles
Sombrero Beach - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
Coco Plum Beach - 9 min drive - 4.4 miles
Getting around
Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 1 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Island Fish Company - 4 min drive
Wendy's - 3 min drive
Sparky's Landing Fish and Cocktails - 4 min drive
Keys Fisheries - 5 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Discount Availble! 3BR 2.5BA Direct to Ocean!
WE ARE OFFERING A 5% DISCOUNT FOR REMAINING WEEKS THROUGH THE END OF AUGUST & SOME FALL DATES!
Blue Shell is a delightful new canal front vacation home with a pool, just a minute to the ocean and open water and lots of fun amenities! It is also about 10 minutes from both Coco Plum Beach and Sombrero Beach.
The dock is 50' and there is parking on the side of the house for truck and trailer. Additional parking under and in front of the house, but not parking in the street please. Two vehicles recommended. Three max.
There are two large grocery stores in Marathon (Publix and Winn Dixie) that are only 5 minutes away! Many delicious restaurants and fun activities are all within minutes! Centrally located, Marathon is only about 25 minutes from Bahia Honda State Park and an hour from Key West - both great day trips!
Blue Shell Amenities: *Two bikes *Two kayaks *Pool basketball net *Ring toss *Corn hole *Covered fish cleaning station *Board games (including children's games_ *Tic tac toe
All 3 bedrooms are upstairs. All bedrooms have TVs! All linens and towels (both bath and pool/beach) are provided!
The Master has an ensuite bathroom with a shower and double sinks. There is also a private balcony with two chairs and a table off the Master that overlooks the pool and canal.
The 2 guestrooms share a hall bath that has a bathtub and shower. One guest room has a queen bed and the other has a day bed with a trundle (making two twins).
There is a queen sleeper sofa bed in the Living Room.
The kitchen is well stocked and includes everything you need for cooking as well as the following items:
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2.5 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a coffee maker.
Property manager
Meredith Tracy, Pineapple Properties of the Florida Keys, 407.733.2128
No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Bicycles
Unit size: 1,359 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
This property doesn't allow pets
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 30
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
What's there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Marathon, close to Sombrero Beach, Sunset Park Beach, and Coco Plum Beach. You'll also find Curry Hammock State Park and Vaca Key within a short drive.
Is there parking available at this vacation home?
No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.
Is this vacation home next to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home; however, the accommodation features a private pool.
Is Delightful Canal Front Pool Home! Direct to Ocean! a good place to stay for couples?
Amenities that appeal to couples at this waterfront vacation home include a private pool, a kitchen, and a smart TV.
Does Delightful Canal Front Pool Home! Direct to Ocean! have a hot tub?
No, but guests can enjoy a heated pool at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home offer breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?
No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.
Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?
No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.
How close is the airport from this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon), which is within a mile.
Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Delightful Canal Front Pool Home! Direct to Ocean!?
Yes, every accommodation at Delightful Canal Front Pool Home! Direct to Ocean! comes with a balcony with some featuring water views.
Discount Availble! 3BR 2.5BA Direct to Ocean! Reviews
Reviews
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Exceptional
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Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
stanley b.
Apr 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
Awesome place. Great pool ! Alot fun things to do!
stanley b.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Pawnie S.
Apr 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
MARATHON 2025
We had a great time. The pool was awesome as well as the location.
Pawnie S.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Gulf Realty R.
Aug 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Marathon stay
We enjoyed our stay. Beds were very comfortable - plenty of linens - beach towels, etc. Bait freezer is a definite plus. Pool is very comfortable in the morning but a bit warm in the afternoon - plenty of pool inflatables.
Grill is clean and easy to use. Canal is very narrow - we had a 27' boat and had great difficulty turning it around every day - scratched the cowling on the motor because of width - keep that in mind if you have a larger boat. In the kitchen, owners need to invest in steak knives - very few sharp knives to cook with - pans need to be replaced - teflon coming off pans. Unit has an odor when you walk in - maybe previous smokers - couch is holding odors. Maybe replace with vinyl or leather so odors are not held. Pineapple Properties (Meredith) was very receptive when contacted. We appreciated this. Just a few minor changes would increase this rating to a 5 star. Thanks for your hospitality. Vicki
Gulf Realty R.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth G.
May 27, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place for our family!
We are so happy we booked with Pineapple Properties! Meredith was quick to reply to my silly questions. The house was clean and well stocked! We loved the kayaks and games in the house and being on the canal gave us unlimited fishing and fun! This was our first time in Marathon and we truly enjoyed ourselves and would definitely recommend this property!
Elizabeth G.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
Angela S.
Apr 12, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and quiet home on a canal
Overall, we enjoyed our stay on this property. It was very clean and the space was adequate for a group of 6. We enjoyed the private pool and outdoor/indoor games and other amenities included. It was a quiet street minus the rooster who liked to sing at all hours. My only callout would be location - it's a drive to any beach and upon driving into the street it appears very rundown with some of the other properties. We always felt safe though.
Angela S.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jason B., Danville,IA
Mar 31, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
Great location for a Relaxing Keys Vacation. We’ll be back again. Thank You
Jason B.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
William S.
Mar 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Superbly equipped home on canal. Beautiful pool.
Communications were excellent. Very nice new home. Descent location near stores and good restaurants. Would come back.
William S.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Danielle S., Saline
Jan 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place
We loved our stay. Our group was 2 families (4 adults and 3 kids under 12). The house was clean and very well stocked. The included bikes/kayaks/games were a nice extra. We rented a boat and the dockage was perfect (tip for future renters with boat: the canal is tight for turning your boat around- we found that backing the boat up upon return, all the way down the canal is much easier than turning around in the canal). The pool was awesome (pay the extra for the heat- so worth it). Maintenance manager, Pete, and property manager, Meredith, were extremely helpful and responsive with questions we had. Thank you for a great stay!
Danielle S.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Gena T.
Aug 17, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect House for all of Us
The property manager was great, thanks for taking off the chillenator; we're from Florida and like the pool warm..we loved having a private pool to ourselves. The house was pretty and clean. Not sure how we would get the kayaks in the canal though so we didn't try. I understand Ring security but the one pointing at the pool was a little invasive feeling. Thanks to the cleaning lady for being so cordial and cleaning early to let us enter a little before check-in. The house was conveniently located to everything we had reserved to do. The beds were comfortable. Thanks for being so accommodating to my inquiries. We had a great time!
Gena T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jacek M.
May 5, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice spot on the canal
The place was just as advertised, and the property management team was very responsive and very accommodating. All in all it made for a very relaxing stay.
Jacek M.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023
8/10 Good
Roberta H.
Mar 30, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Marathon Fl
This is a very cute well decorated cleaned house with a nice private pool. The pool has lots of loungers and chairs for everyone . The kitchen is well stocked with plenty of dishes, cooking appliances and towels. The neighborhood is in transition to rental homes but it is very quiet and safe. It is also close and easy to get to several groceries stores and drug stores. We really have enjoyed our time here and would rebooked this for future visits.
Roberta H.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rachele S.
Mar 20, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Blue
Blue Shell is a perfect home away from home for vacationing in the Florida Keys! Very clean & decorated beautifully with lots of amenities for relaxing & fun in the sun. Complete with a small pool, bikes, kayaks, outdoor grill and plenty of seating areas. Great for a family of 4 or two couples. One minor downfall is the street and canal are very narrow for turning a boat around and trailering/parking a larger boat. Smaller boats are a better fit for this property. Overall this home will not disappoint!