This vacation home places you next to Boot Key Harbor and within a mile (2 km) of Florida Keys Country Club. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a balcony.
Florida Keys Country Club - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
Sombrero Beach - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
Crane Point Museum and Nature Center - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
Seven Mile Bridge - 18 min drive - 7.4 miles
Getting around
Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 7 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 5 min drive
Cracked Conch Cafe - 5 min drive
Castaway Waterfront Restaurant & Sushi Bar - 9 min drive
Keys Fisheries, Market & Marina - 7 min drive
Starbucks - 8 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.
Ocean Side Waterfront Exclusive Affordable Home - Pool , Tennis, Fishing & Golf
Discover Villa Sombrero, your cozy waterfront escape in the heart of the Florida Keys.
This unique retreat offers: - Four bedrooms and four baths, perfect for families or friends. - Dock space for fishing boats or yachts along a 140' seawall, with room to maneuver. - Enjoy a large heated pool, plus your very own tennis court.Covered parking for two vehicles and plenty of space for boat trailers. Located 2 hours from Miami, 1 hour from Key West, and just 2 miles from Marathon Airport.
Additional perks: - Fully air-conditioned, with modern amenities like cable TV and Wi-Fi. Well-equipped kitchen, dishwasher, a washer and dryer, and outdoor kitchen. - Sleeps 10 guests in comfort. - Close to fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving, and more. - Explore local attractions, restaurants, and shops. - Relax at Sombrero Beach, or take a short trip to Key West for more adventures.
Villa Sombrero is your gateway to Florida Keys fun and relaxation. Book your stay now!
During the peak season and holidays, we strive to accommodate Saturday to Saturday reservations to ensure seamless bookings for all our guests. If you book dates that fall outside this preferred timeframe, please note that adjustments to your reservation dates may be required. We appreciate your understanding and will do our best to work with you
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 4 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a flat-screen TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washer/dryer, and a coffee maker.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Note from host: Smoking outdoors only.
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the sea
Next to a golf course
On the waterfront
Things to do
Bicycles
Boat
Golf
Heated pool
Kayak
Optional golf privileges
Tennis
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Bicycles
Garden
Unit size: 3,200 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 9:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
This property welcomes pets
Dogs only
2 total (20 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
Service animals exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outdoors only.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 9:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 25
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
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, and a deadbolt lock.
Property is also known as
House
Frequently asked questions
What's there to do close to this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Marathon, a short 15-minute walk from Florida Keys Country Club and also 1 minutes on foot from Boot Key Harbor. You'll also find Sombrero Beach and Vaca Key within a short drive.
Is parking available on site at this vacation home?
No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.
Is this vacation home associated with a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.
Is Ocean Side Waterfront Exclusive Affordable Home - Pool , Tennis, Fishing & Golf good for couples?
This waterfront vacation home offers many amenities for couples such as a private pool, private pools in some accommodations, as well as an outdoor pool.
Does Ocean Side Waterfront Exclusive Affordable Home - Pool , Tennis, Fishing & Golf have a hot tub?
No, but guests can enjoy a heated pool at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home provide breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?
Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?
No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
How far is the airport from this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon), which is 3.1 mi away (7 minutes by car).
Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Ocean Side Waterfront Exclusive Affordable Home - Pool , Tennis, Fishing & Golf?
Yes, every accommodation at Ocean Side Waterfront Exclusive Affordable Home - Pool , Tennis, Fishing & Golf comes with a balcony with some featuring golf course or water views.
Reviews
Ocean Side Waterfront Exclusive Affordable Home - Pool , Tennis, Fishing & Golf Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 44 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 44 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 44 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 44 reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie D.
Jun 12, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
FAMILY Vacation
Absolutely an incredible time w family! BEAUTIFUL PROPERTY!
Stephanie D.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
jennifer w.
Nov 25, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great trip!!
Awesome week at this house. The outdoor area was great and we loved just sitting out back and enjoying the view, a manatee came by as well as some dolphins . We caught a tarpon, ladyfish and some snapper just fishing off the dock. Safe place to dock the boat. Everything was clean inside and the kitchen was well equipped . The property manager was great and quick to respond to anything we needed . We look forward to our next stay!
jennifer w.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Melissa M.
Jul 25, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a large group and great for boaters!
The property was as expected as pictured. The pool and backyard were perfect. Jesus was awesome to work with. He was super responsive and nice. The location was great if you have a boat. The dock was great and was super safe for the boat. No nails or anything that could damage it. Caught and released a shark and some fish off the doc. Saw a manatee. It was all awesome. Very convenient to Publix. This was our 3rd trip to Marathon and this was by far the best location. We will def stay here again.
Melissa M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
8/10 Good
Colette C.
Jun 28, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip to the Florida keys
We had a great time, the house was as expected and as described by other reviewers. We were a little surprised that it was 2 separate living quarters with no joint access but this did not inhibit our stay or enjoyment. Jesus was super responsive the few times we found it necessary to reach out. For future improvements and to get a 5 star rating the mattresses and pillows need to be refreshed and possibly the ceiling tiles in the downstairs portion of the house ( stained from previous leaks). Would definitely rent again if the bedding were improved.
Colette C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Carol B.
Apr 20, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Location
We had a wonderful stay at Villa Sombrero! The outside property is awesome. We stayed before Easter and had a egg hunt around the tennis court. The kids fished from the sea wall and swam in the pool. Great time. Thanks
Carol B.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Heather S.
Jan 12, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Fun in Marathon
Jesus was great to work with, he personalized our stay and made us feel very welcome. He was quick to reply to our questions and the property was perfect for our group. It has 2 separate living quarters, the upstairs and downstairs which are not connected except for the outside stairway. It worked great for us to have 2 couples upstairs and 2 downstairs. We spent most of our time outside in the pool overlooking the water and we enjoyed seeing dolphins, iguanas, and all of the boats come by.
Heather S.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Tracy A., College Station TX
Jan 4, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas Break
House was great we had plenty room for two families. The property manager Jesse was great. It’s in a great location my kids loved the pool and the tennis courts we will definitely be back
Tracy A.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Sarah S.
May 22, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible property that was great for our honeymoon!
We will definitely be back to Villa Sombrero! The location can't be beat - right by Publix & close to plenty of restaurants while still feeling secluded & tucked away in a quiet cove. The views from the backyard are also amazing. We wound up grilling in the outdoor kitchen more than we expected just so we could watch the beautiful sunsets in Boot Key Harbor. The kitchens were a little bare (didn't realize there were no oven mitts until I had something in the oven), but you can get any supplies you may need at nearby Publix, so this wasn't a big deal for us.
Sarah S.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
8/10 Good
Robert H., Panama City Beach
Mar 22, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
This property is a boaters dream. We had 4 boats in our group, 23’ to 42’. The property had plenty of parking for all four trailers and tow vehicles and dockage for all four. The house was adequately supplied for two separate households for sleeping and two separate kitchens. The heated pool was awesome!
Robert H.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2021
8/10 Good
Scott D., Holland, MI
Jan 19, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for the family with teenagers
This is a fantastic property because of the outdoor amenities such as the private pool, tennis courts, dock/slip and cool outdoor bar/grill with speakers. We had our rented boat in the slip and loved proximity to the bay. Our 4 kids are 18 to 23 years old and each had a friend with them. The two living areas allowed the kids to have some space alone and separate areas to chill or hand out separately. This is not a fancy pants place - its more like a lived-in cottage. If you want high end finishes, you should probably look for another more expensive property. We loved the location and the privacy with plenty of parking, close to beach, golf course, and stores. The only suggestion I have for the owner is to upgrade the bedding ...especially the pillows. But otherwise we would definitely rent here again.
Scott D.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
6/10 Okay
Denise B.
Dec 14, 2020
Disliked: Cleanliness
So much potential!
We selected this property because of the great location, deep water boating access and split accommodations; and shared it with my sister in-law and her kids, who happily stayed upstairs. Our family of 5 stayed downstairs.
This property has excellent outdoor amenities, but the interior, especially downstairs still needs improvements and upgrades.
Apparently we arrived right after fumigation, so we were greeted by some dead critters and the downstairs floor was not clean. These were all upon arrival, so I’m guessing housekeeping was not there that day. We did report this and the dirty floors to the owner and he responded immediately.
We stay in many rentals but this one was surprisingly casual. We are used to finding a binder with check in instructions, trash day and recycling information, and check out instructions. We only received a text with entry information and trash day, no recycling (so we missed that). Also no other information was available about amenities such as kayaks, tennis, pool heating or the jacuzzi mentioned in description - we did not see one.
Overall I give the exterior a 5/5 and the interior a 2/5.
Denise B.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020
8/10 Good
Jim O.
Dec 27, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location in middle keys
Good property for a large family. Nice layout with 2 bedrooms upstairs and three down allowed for separation for the early risers and night owls.
Jim O.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
4/10 Poor
Gary R.
Aug 23, 2019
Last Renter of the Year
The property was in a terrific location and had lots of space. Unfortunately, the house was listed for sale while we were there and it was run down. There were so many broken items in the house and the owner did not care because it was being sold. It was used hard and not kept up. The property manager was great to deal with though! I hope whoever buys it updates it for the new renters.
Gary R.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
Karyn M., La Jolla, Ca
Jan 9, 2019
Great house for a family reunion!
We were so happy to be all together in this fantastic house in a fantastic location. We saw a manatee near the dock the very first day- we loved looking for manatees and fish from the dock everyday. We used the upstairs for those of us that wanted a little quiet, but the majority of the time we were downstairs cooking, eating, swimming or playing tennis. We used the pool everyday for most of the day - warm and clean. We had everything we needed to make meals for everyone with 2 kitchens (although we mostly used the downstairs to cook and eat). The kitchen was big enough for 3 women to work at the same at the same time. We were happy for the dishwasher with so many people (8 adults and 2 kids). My brother, who lives in Florida, brought his fishing boat and gave boat rides and fishing trips. Views on the water were beautiful and the property so private. We had friends staying at a nearby hotel and they had quite a bit of wind and we did not. We did a day trip to Key West (about an hour away)and had a great lunch at a resort on Islamarada. Gary and the owner were very prompt in responding to any questions, needs or concerns that we had. Overall, it was perfect for 3 generations of our family to celebrate my Mom's 95th birthday- we would definitely stay there again!
Karyn M.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
8/10 Good
Brad L., Y
Dec 31, 2018
Christmas 2018
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Brad L.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
10/10 Excellent
Marguerite C., Camden, SC
Apr 19, 2018
Fabulous! Plan to return.
This was the perfect spot for our family. Plenty of room in the house and the outdoors was wonderful. We all enjoyed the pool, fished from the dock and were able to bring our boat and have it available at all times.
Marguerite C.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Dec 11, 2017
Great family vacation spot
Villa Sombrero is the perfect vacation home.
Beautiful grounds, large heated pool, comfortable accommodations.
Verified traveler
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017
10/10 Excellent
Mandy V., Michigan
Apr 4, 2017
A Great Place for Families
We had 6 adults and 6 kids stay at this home for spring break and the set up was perfect! Everyone had privacy of a room and yet we were close enough to cook and eat together without any problems. The lower level has a great open floor plan, easy in and out to the pool. The pool was AWESOME! Perfect temperature for the mom's to even slide into when they needed a break from the sun. When the kids weren't in the pool, they were catching fish off the dock or playing tennis. We had manatee float up to the seawall daily and the kids loved it! (We all did!) Hammock was used daily, loungers around the pool were good, patio area, semi-beach and dock were all great! Downstairs kitchen had everything we needed! Would definitely go back here and recommend it for families!!
Mandy V.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2017
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Nov 27, 2016
Great place!
This place is great! We would definitely consider staying there again!
Some feedback and improvement ideas.
We absolutely loved heated swimming pool. Fishing off the dock was awesome. We even saw some manatees! We enjoyed playing tennis, but there could be light so we could play after sunset.
On the first floor there is no dishwasher in the kitchen. There is no big dining table either. These two things were inconvenient for us since we liked to eat together with the whole family. The existing glass round table is unbound and dangerous with the kids.