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A clear blue pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by palm trees and a sandy area.
A two-story house with a covered garage and a balcony.
A living room with a dining area, a ceiling fan, a sofa, and a view through a glass door to an outdoor patio.
A beach with white sand, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.
A sunny deck with lounge chairs and a kayak, overlooking the sea.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms1450 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Marathon, FL
  • Place, Boot Key Harbor
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Vaca Key
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, The Turtle Hospital
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Marathon

Located within a 5-minute walk of Boot Key Harbor, this vacation home is within a 15-minute stroll of Vaca Key. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Boot Key Harbor - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Vaca Key - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • The Turtle Hospital - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Shady Palm Art Gallery - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Sombrero Beach - 8 min drive - 5.1 miles

Getting around

  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brass Monkey - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Wooden Spoon - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Grille & Raw Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Keys Fisheries, Market & Marina - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Beans Books & Beans - ‬2 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.

Spectacular Gulf Front Home - Pool, Dock, Incredible Gulf View

Newer half duplex home with wide open views of the Gulf with heated private POOL - perfect for three couples or a family. Fabulous views of the open water from home and decks. Relax on the living room deck overlooking the pool and Gulf, a great spot to toast the sunset. The master bedroom on the 3rd level has panoramic views of the bridge and open water. The cut in boat basin is perfect for most boating needs. Ladder access to the water for ease of swimming or take out our complementary 2-Person sit-on-top kayak to explore the local waters. Want freshwater swimming instead? You can't beat the unit's private swimming pool as a great spot to cool off and enjoy the open water views - 3 outdoor decks plus a waterfront pool patio and grill great to relax.

Tile floors throughout, carpeted bedrooms with private bathrooms with roman tub showers. Beautiful kitchen, stainless appliances and all the cookware and dinnerware for that special dinner.

Boat slip for boats 30' or less and less than 10' beam. Trailer parking onsite.

Fish or Swim right from dock for tarpon and snapper.
Open Water Gulf of Mexico View
If you're looking for that spectacular Sunset View - you've found the right property. From the patio, the pool, from the living, the kitchen, the decks, the bedroom - this 3 story home has a spectacular water view from every point of this property.
The Dock
Protected cut-in dock provide a great spot for your boat. New pilings, fresh water wash down, fish cleaning table. Easy access to Gulf or Oceanside via the 7-mile bridge or Vaca Cut. This cut-in dock will accommodates less than 30' in length and with less than a 10' beam. Vehicle and Trailer parking onsite and nearby boat ramps.

Newer Home and Furnishings
Sick of showing up to find that those beautiful pictures were taken 20 years ago. Beautiful modern new 3 story home - super cool. All new furnishings, beds/mattresses, living room furniture. Flat Screen TV through-out, high-speed wireless internet, cable. Like to cook: enjoy this beautiful well stock kitchen for that special dinner with loved ones and friends.

Keywords: house, half duplex, townhouse, townhome, town home, villa
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a coffee maker. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: allowed outdoors but you must dispose of butts

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,450 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Must a abide by City of Marathon Rules and Regulations, such as noise and garbage. Any fines assessed caused by guests will be deducted from deposit
Parking for up to 1) 2 vehicles or 2) 1 vehicle and 1 boat trailer; No mobile home or large trailer parking
Guest must provide a list of occupants not to exceed 6 that will be on promises

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Allowed outdoors but you must dispose of butts

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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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: 3:30 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 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.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this vacation home?

This vacation home in Marathon is within a 10-minute walk of Vaca Key and Boot Key Harbor. You'll also find Seven Mile Bridge and Sombrero Beach within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Spectacular Gulf Front Home - Pool, Dock, Incredible Gulf View?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent 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.

What do couples enjoy most about Spectacular Gulf Front Home - Pool, Dock, Incredible Gulf View?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this waterfront vacation home include a private pool and a kitchen in each house, and some feature ocean view.

Are there hot tubs at Spectacular Gulf Front Home - Pool, Dock, Incredible Gulf View?

No, but guests can enjoy a heated pool at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at Spectacular Gulf Front Home - Pool, Dock, Incredible Gulf View?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms 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 4.1 mi away (7 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Spectacular Gulf Front Home - Pool, Dock, Incredible Gulf View?

Yes, every house at Spectacular Gulf Front Home - Pool, Dock, Incredible Gulf View comes with a balcony and some offer ocean views.

Spectacular Gulf Front Home - Pool, Dock, Incredible Gulf View Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location . Easy access to water and fishing
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Joe was very responsive to our needs and the location was beautiful. The beds were comfortable, the neighbors in the unit next door were friendly and the pool was warm when it was warm enough to use it.
Sunset from property
Visitor on pier
Sunrise from front of property
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at the house on 12th Street Gulf in MarathonEnjoyed fishing off the dock, saw a manatee, sea turtle and a small pod of dolphins.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trip

Loved the house and the location.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Guys fishing trip

Great location with beautiful sunsets!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
The views were beautiful. I communicated with Joe about the comfort of the outdoor furniture. Way old and very uncomfortable. We asked if they could bring just 2 comfortable chairs for out side. We were told that this was impossible. I don’t know if this answer or not anybody
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location

Joe’s place is in a great location. Right on the water and walking distance to restaurants. He is a very responsive host and attended quickly to any questions we had. Amazing view!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

New Years Eve Getaway

We loved our stay. Beautiful view with a fully equipped house. Great time. Thanks Joe!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

First visit to the Keys

The property worked out wonderfully for our trip. The view of the gulf and sunsets were fantastic. The surrounding area that this property is located in could use improvements, but the duplex itself was exactly as described.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location

My wife and I have stayed at this property previously and can't wait until we go back. The location for sitting on the porch or dock and relaxing is perfect. In my mind this house is everything a Keys vacation should have and delievers every time. You will have many lasting memories at this house for years to come.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Views, Restaurants Very Close

Boat Ramp only 1.5 miles away. Diving Sombrero is a short boat ride. No long canal rides, directly on the water. Walked to dinner many times. Close to everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Terrific stay in Marathon

This property is wonderful. It exceeded our expectations. Amazing views, plenty of outdoor space to enjoy. Had paddle board, kayak. You could fish right from the dock. Kitchen was well equipped for cooking family meals . Plenty of restaurants nearby if you don’t want to cook. Sombrero beach was 5 min away. Great family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stellar Location!

This is our favorite location of all the places we've stayed in the Keys! Although this property (condo) is aging, it still has great features like the pool with a view, kayaks, bikes, and it sits on the Gulf. For awareness, there are multiple other condo buildings newly built immediately around this property now (they may not be in the photos), so the privacy is not what it once was. Overall, great place to stay! Owners and management team are super responsive!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fell short

The location and the actual property were great. However, the house was definitely lacking in things we felt a week long minimum rental should have. For example, there were only five wash clothes in the house, two trash bags, 1 towel/person etc. it just didn’t feel like enough every day items for the host to have for a rental intended for 6+ people for a week or more. Also. There were only 5 dining chairs. It was weird.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Needs extensive updating

First ill say its a great location and view. That's really the inly thing it has going for it. Its run down like an old college apartment. Everything in the unit is extremely cheap. Almost no kitchen items you woukd expect. Missing or broken furnature. (Dining table missing chair, almost all the bedroom furniture is broken) Carpet is way beyond needing replaced. No stoppers in any tubs shower heads and faucets that hardley worked. 1 TV worked. Outdoor furniture was a joke and looked like it was pulled from a dumpster. Honestly the more you look the worse it got. I wish i could post pictures. Botton line this owner is nice but put no effort into maintaining the home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great waterfront getaway for daily sunsets and a quick trip to everything in the Keys.

Such great Gulf views!!! Property was as described and comfy for the 4 of us. Kitchen had pretty much everything we needed for the week - and with COVID we decided to make the most of eating in during our trip -Grocery stores are just a few miles down the road. Each room essentially has its own bathroom and beds were reasonably comfortable. For entertainment they have 3 bicycles, a paddle board, and a sea kayak for two. We used all of them. There is a small pool which was rather warm but when it was real hot out it felt good to hop into. You can also just jump into the water off the dock and snorkel around if you like. I fished for a bit and you can catch snapper right from the dock - they were mostly undersized but was fun to kill some time. If you have a boat its a great location to jump off into the gulf or the Atlantic since the 7 mile bridge is very close. Overall it was really great - people were easy to work with. Location is nice with Key West being an hour drive, and there are a few public beaches and State parks reasonably close. The only point to take note of is the other half of this property is a rental as well, and the patio separation and privacy between the two is really non existent. We were fortunate that the family staying next to us were out on their boat all day long and were only there in the evenings so we had the place to ourselves. Overall I give it an A and we would stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Stay

Overall we were satisfied with our stay Joe was super easy to contact. Answered all our questions, promptly. Referred us to property manager as needed. The house was nice. Clean. Tidy. Decorated. Stocked. There was a house being built next door and the week we were there they were doing a lot of outside, loud, digging, retaining wall, pool work. Which was annoying considering we are in the construction field, but we made the best of it. Joe was more than apologetic and it definitely was not his fault and we completely understood. I would check with him on the house project before booking. But as I stated, seemed most of the loud outside stuff was done last week. Pool is much smaller than the pictures look. It suited our 4 yr old grandson perfectly with 1-2 adults in the water with him. Our 3 young adult girls didn't seem to mind in their midnight swims. It just is not your standard size pool. But it was nice, did the job and was cleaned once while we were there. Kitchen could use a few more cooking items (pans in particular) & some plastic cups for young travelers. Don't over stock the fridge right away, if you do, like we did, dont freak out when it takes forever to cool down as it is an energy efficient fridge. Plenty of sleeping arrangements including fold away beds & a playpen. We brought extra bath towels as 5 of our 7 guest were girls :) convenient to everything. Upper keys, lower keys, grocery store, entertainment & tourist stuff. We would visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Keys

We were sent to the wrong address and ended with a storm. The property was great, the inside was just as listed, the outside pictures are very deceiving as there are four new buildings actively being built, three on one side and one on the other, that we were not told about. The pounding, sawing, machinery, and men talking was not very relaxing. Joe was nice and apologized and we were offered another condo, however, the replacement offered only had two beds for six adults. It was kind of a bad versus bad situation so why add moving to it. Having the construction site so close the workers watched us while you ate on the deck, swam, or just sat out we had to pick up nails and wood pieces plus being woke up 4 out of the 7 mornings at 7:30 am to pounding and one morning before 6:30 am with a Bobcat running. The driveway was blocked twice, water off one day (caused by construction) and power out another (not from construction). We did have problems with supplies and the pool did not heat, that was fixed but all of this took time to get done. Overall, I loved the location, wished there had been more sun and less wind and no construction. We did try to keep busy and away from the condo during the construction hours, but a vacation is a time to rest, relax and enjoy family not to have to worry about schedules. As I said Joe was nice and did give us a credit, but the listing is still not accurate. All in all we would stay again preferably with no construction.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Property and home were wonderful!!! This is the perfect location for boat rentals and the best sunset views. House was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed. Great property manager!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Marathon Gulf House

Great week in Marathon, our family really enjoyed staying in this spot- sunset views were amazing!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outdoor furniture needs an update

Location was fantastic, enjoyed the ocean & all the activity, boats, birds, sunsets etc…
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great week in Marathon!

We had a wonderful stay! Pictures are exactly what you will see when you get there- that view is what sold us on the place. Owners were very responsive to questions beforehand and we didn’t have any issues while there, so we didn’t need to contact them. We rented a boat and were able to tie it right there, which was amazing. My fisherman husband loved the bait freezer and being able to fish right there off the back. We rode bikes a few times to local restaurants. I miss sitting out in the deck and enjoying that view with my morning coffee. Lots of space and great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place

The property is located perfectly clean, relaxing we loved it
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Can’t Beat the View

Family had a great week in this house. The sunset views are amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

We stayed here 5 years ago and wanted to bring our son back. We booked this for the back part of the property. We were able to fish on our own private dock. Pool was heated as it was still cold out. House needs some updating but didn’t bother us at all. It was clean and had everything we needed. Perfect week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

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