2 Incredible Waterfront Homes - One Low Price! - Marathon

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Our protected harbor on a very windy day

View of Gulf overlooking crystal clear deep water cove

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4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 121800 sq ft

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Parking available
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Pet friendly
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Marathon, FL

Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center
‪3 min drive‬
Sombrero Beach
‪9 min drive‬
Coco Plum Beach
‪10 min drive‬
Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)
‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Guest Bedroom, East Home

2 Twin Beds

Guest Bedroom, West Home

2 Twin Beds

Living Room, West Home

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom, East Home

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom, West Home

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Guest Bath, East Home

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Guest Bath, West Home

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath, East Home

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath, West Home

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

2 Incredible Waterfront Homes - One Low Price!

Full Duplex with two 2-bedroom, 2-bath homes both with unobstructed view of the Gulf of Mexico. This is a great property for vacationing with family and friends. This is a really nice set up when vacationing with 2 families or groups with varying activity levels because it allows everyone to hang together during the day, but retreat to their own place at the end of the night when they are ready to wind down.

Looking for a quiet place to relax, fish, kayak and swim that sleeps 8-10 - you've found a very economical option with an incredible view. Take a dip in this crystal clear lagoon free of the noise and congestion you'd encounter on many of the canal homes. Or grab one of our free ocean kayaks, your fins and a mask and explore the crystal clear Gulf. Wide open water views from every window from the living areas of both homes. Newly furnished comfortable interior with all the amenities you'd expect.

This property overlooks a large water cove, deepest point is 25 feet. So much marine life to enjoy right from the dock, including tarpon tailing, manatees, rays and porpoises and snapper.

A neighborhood boat ramp is nearby and it's easy boat access to to our deep water dock that can accommodate your boat or a rental boat in the water. Beyond the cove is the Gulf of Mexico, to the 5 minutes to the east is Vaca Cut ocean access and 10 minutes to the west 7-Mile bridge ocean access.

Relax under a palm tree and take in the sunset, manatees and dolphin. The property includes outdoor dining tables, lounging furniture and hammock.

The homes each have a master bedroom with an en suite bathroom. The guest bedrooms have twin beds, and the living room a pull out queen sofa. Full modern kitchens and lots of storage, cookware, blender, etc. Bedding/linens included. High-speed wireless internet, flat screen TVs.

This rental also includes two 2-person ocean kayaks, beach cruiser bikes, fish cleaning table, fish/bait freezer, gas grills.

Parking available for up to 4 vehicles and 2 boat trailer onsite.

Property manager

Joe Curley

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Pets allowed with additional nonrefundable fee

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

The rental agreement will govern the rental to avoid any discrepancies and vagueness of the VRBO site.

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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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Marathon

Located in Marathon, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Marathon Air Museum and Crane Point Museum and Nature Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center and Florida Keys Country Club. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Marathon, FL

What's nearby

Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Curry Hammock State Park - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
The Turtle Hospital - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
Sombrero Beach - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
Coco Plum Beach - 10 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
‪Island Fish Company - ‬5 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive
‪Sparky's Landing Fish and Cocktails - ‬5 min drive
‪Keys Fisheries - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 Incredible Waterfront Homes - One Low Price! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 2 Incredible Waterfront Homes - One Low Price!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2 Incredible Waterfront Homes - One Low Price!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 2 Incredible Waterfront Homes - One Low Price! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Marathon Air Museum, Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center, and Sunset Park Beach. Coco Plum Beach and Marathon Visitor Center are also within 2 mi (3 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

Mar 23, 2025

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

Lovely stay on marathon key

Hated to leave this place. We all had a wonderful time our favorite thing was hanging out at the dock in the back. We even had a family of manatees come right up to us. Felt very safe in the neighborhood. Joe and Debbie are very good to help or answer any questions.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Abby R.

Apr 8, 2025

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

Great stay for large family- needs a few repairs

We had a great time staying at this duplex in Marathon! The location was great and we loved being right on the water. The access to kayaks was amazing and we saw several iguanas on the property and some really cool parrot fish! Communication with the host was great as well as with the property manager Debbie. Check-in and check-out went smoothly.I only put it at 4 stars because there were a few things that weren't working which you would expect to. One half of the duplex is much newer than the other- the older duplex had one shower that barely dripped out any water, the shade in one of the bedrooms was completely torn, and in the other duplex the garbage disposal did not work. We managed without these things totally fine, but obviously would've been ideal to not have any issues. Overall would stay here again and would recommend to large families trying to have a vacay in the keys!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi O.

Jun 29, 2024

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

Perfect

My kids and grandkids enjoyed our stay. We saw sea turtles, tarpons, manatees and a nurse shark. We absolutely loved the central location. Would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Robert W.

Jun 11, 2023

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

Great location

Really enjoyed the location, and having both sides of the duplex was perfect for our families.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

kelly e.

Jan 2, 2024

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

Perfect location

Location of this property is amazing, especially for the price. I had to contact the owner about a minor thing and he was very responsive

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

donna t.

Mar 29, 2023

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

Spring Break

Great location and access to Gulf also. Plenty of room for both boats and plenty of parking. Good boat ramp close by. Will definitely will try to stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra T.

Aug 14, 2022

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

Annual summer family vacation

This house sets in a perfect spot in Marathon with easy access to the gulf and ocean

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

Jul 22, 2023

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

Great property

My family and I really enjoyed our stay at the property. The location was great! Beautiful view of cove. The only issue we had was the lack of basic supplies upon arrival…toilet paper, paper towels. Overall however, it was a great experience and I would recommend the property to anyone looking for a nice, centrally located property.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

dawn s.

Jul 20, 2020

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

Wonderful experience!!

We had such an amazing stay!! So much so, we are thinking of getting a property ourself! This location was amazing! Renting a boat is a must! Owners were easy to work with and gave recommendations of places to eat, shop, see, rent boats, etc. We saw manatees, beautiful dog, and turtles right outside on the dock area. Such a great place!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2020

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn D.

Aug 31, 2011

Duplex

House is comfortable and relaxing. Beds comfortable. Great location for all boating activities. Owners were very easy to reach for any questions. Would definitely re-rent.

10/10 Excellent

Todd T., Bedford, Indiana

Oct 15, 2022

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

Great week in Marathon!

This property was perfect for our family. We had our adult children and grandchildren with us for the week. Visiting Key West and seeing the sites in the middle Keys were all easy from this location. We rented a boat one day and used the dock. It was a fantastic week.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz C., MIAMI

Aug 30, 2020

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

An amazing ocean view

Beautiful property ocean view. Breathtaking sunsets. Manatee and loggerhead sea turtle sightings. The nights are filled with stars. Debbie the property manager was amazing. She was helpful and so very nice. We truly felt like we were home.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sherri D.

Jul 21, 2021

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

Greatest sunset around!

Went with my family for the week. We loved it! The property is the perfect spot fir views of the cove, the sunset, morning coffee. Absolutely loved it! The manatee came one day which was one of the highlights of the trip. Three different manatee (we named each). A neighbor told us to give them water. They were adorable! We also saw a spotted ray in the cove and a turtle was a daily visitor as well.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Judith P.

Jun 11, 2023

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

Fantastic stay

Very clean! Attentive hosts! We rented both sides of the duplex. Plenty of space for all- we had 9 adults and 2 children. We brought 2 boats with us. Plenty of dock area with hoses for washing the boats and equipment off. We really enjoyed the view, as well as the wildlife that we saw in the cove: we saw manatees, tarpon, Iguanas, and turtles galore! Great sunsets. Close to everything. The owner sent a list of restaurants, shopping and things to do that was very helpful. Would stay here again!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jamie L.

Aug 6, 2020

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

Family trip

We had a great time on our trip but traveling with kids I thought they would be able to cool off/swim in the cove but due to it not having a big opening/a lot off clean water flow through it there was dead fish heads and bodies from near by homes cleaning then throwing it into the cove. This wasn’t a huge deal but I probably would have book another place since the kids didn’t really want to swiM in the cove. The road noise is pretty loud in the morning and located right next to airport. The cars where actually disrupting our sleep more then the planes. The duplex was clean and comfortable. Great location to restaurants and boat dock only 2 min away. We saw a lot of sea turtles in the cove and tarpon.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Kendra K.

Jan 2, 2022

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

Beautiful outside setting, no need to leave!

This property has the best water setting we've stayed at in years. We love to fish and just enjoy being outside in the weather. The hammock was great for Grandma and the seating was plenty. However, I would have loved a recliner to sleep in :) Don't forget your bug spray (common for Florida). We enjoyed manatees and the local loggerhead turtle. My husband caught a few regulation size fish. Marathon is a great location as there are fish markets and grocery stores close by. An hour drive to Key West and 20 minutes to Bahia Honda. The only draw back was it is right across the street from the Marathon airport, which we knew. For those light sleepers, such as myself, it was difficult as they do helicopter tours from there which don't end until 11 pm. Planes started as early as 6 am. We still felt it the lagoon setting was worth the noise.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda J.

Mar 21, 2021

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

Heaven

We had a large group and had a big time! There is plenty of room to spread out and the view! The view is amazing! The best location to do whatever you wanted. Houses were clean and fully equipped for all of your needs. Sea wall was wonderful! We tied up both boats and was so easy to get on and off. Had a nice storage room to keep all our boat stuff and a “stinky” bait freezer! Lol. It’s a bait refrigerator and freezer! What would anyone expect but stinky’. Can’t say enough about this place. The manatees hang out. When one is Coming down the canal the people down the canal echo manatees are coming! So exciting! We caught fish! We used the awesome kayaks that were provided! Pictures are great but can’t do enough justice for this place! We will be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

April S.

Oct 22, 2015

In Need of Maintenance

I want to give a fair review and just be truthful with our experience with renting this duplex. We had a wonderful vacation and enjoyed our stay but there were some frustration and I believe that the owner just needs to be aware of some of the issues. The 2 major issues were that the doors did not lock properly. One of duplex’s did not lock at all so every day we put our valuables in the car to lock them up. The other main issue was that the dock as it was unsafe, especially with young children and could be a potential liability for the owner. We were told that it was from recent storm damage, but it is clearly from neglect as all other docks in the area are in perfect shape. We were almost not able to rent a boat as they came over to inspect and said that it has been neglected. As far as the inside of the duplex’s it is mostly cosmetic neglect, lack of cooking utensils and supplies. It is a shame because it is a beautiful property and lagoon but is just in desperate need of repair. It has the potential to be a great property but right now we would not stay there again.

10/10 Excellent

Christopher K., Fort Worth, USA

Dec 29, 2021

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

Wonderful Time

The house location was perfect. We had the most wonderful view. We had lots of sea life visit us daily. Mannie the Manatee as my wife and kids named him, visited us every morning. The Tarpon were very lively. Mr. & Mrs. Pelican stopped by often. A white crane stopped to hangout while fishing off the back dock. The houses were perfect for us, a family of ten that came to stay. Plenty of room and the outside area was what we loved most. My kids took the kayaks out a few times which they really loved. All in all a great location to everything and will definitely be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Aug 15, 2021

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

Amazing

Great spot to stay and great management (: we definitely enjoyed our stay

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

diane d.

Jul 21, 2021

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

Great location

This house I had a great location. Easy to get around marathon great views. Debbie the manager was responsive. There was a large group in there before us and a few things needed fixed.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Jul 10, 2021

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

Family vacation

We had an excellent time. There was plenty of room for everyone to be together or spread out. The views were amazing. There was so much to do if you wanted to be active. From the bikes to the kayaks, fishing, swimming, and just looking at the stars at night. It was a wonderful time!

10/10 Excellent

Joell B., Macon, Georgia, USA

Jun 13, 2021

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

Comfortable duplex in paradise

Overall this was a wonderful place. It was comfortable and fairly spacious. It actually is two separate apartments and is great for two families. There isn’t a connector between the two, so it did make it a little difficult going from one side to the other, but it wasn’t too big of a deal. Aside from a few minor things, it had everything we needed. All of the beds were comfortable and there were plenty of towels and such. The dishwasher was a bit old and didn’t always wash the dishes well, but it was alright. The location was great as well. The sounds of the airport wasn’t too bad and the location on the water was perfect. It’s on Gulf side and has great access to the open water without having to go down a canal. We were able to tie up our boat right next to the house and easily go out into the Gulf. It was a great place that I’d recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracy N.

Apr 10, 2021

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

A great property for our family vacation

A perfect vacation on the water with my family. The house/duplex housed our group of 5 adults and 5 children very well. It isn’t a fancy house but had all that we needed to have a great time. We loved the view and ate all of our meals by the water. The kayaks were great. We rented a boat and loved having it right there ready to go out anytime we wanted. Marathon is a great, laid back vacation spot.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joan M., Big Pine Key

Nov 28, 2020

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

Awesome views

All of us enjoyed our stay at this property. The views were awesome. We fished right from the dock, kayaked in the cove and rode the bikes that were provided.. The house was perfect for our stay, very clean and plenty of room. If you are looking for a rental in Marathon this is your place. Easy access to restaurants and fishing and anything you. like to do on the water.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

About the host

Hosted by Joe Curley

I am a married father of two, avid hockey player and fishing enthusiast with a successful track record in waterfront real estate operations and investments. I had always enjoyed my visit to the Keys over the years as I just found the area so unique. I thought it be cool to have a place in the keys that I could use when I visited. Crystal clear waters with sandy white bottoms, warm temps year round, incredible water views, the best fishing and diving available in the Continental U.S. I couldn't think of a better place to own a vacation home. While searching for that perfect Keys home, and having rented homes for my own vacations in the past, I made the decision to only buy a home that could also be a vacation rental. This meant that it had to have an open water view, good accessible dock, and that could be legally rented by the week. I purchase my first property in the City of Marathon in 2009. Today I run a small successful vacation home rental business with 5 homes with my wife Mary.

Why I chose Marathon, FL

Marathon's central location in the Middle Keys was the clear choice. Investment was starting to come into the area after the economic recession. Far enough away from the hustles of life but with the conveniences most people want when they vacation. Marathon was also one of the few areas of the Keys where you can rent homes by the week. All the basic necessities to call it home for many with 2 grocery stores, a Home Depot, library, parks and marine oriented businesses plus a few dozen restaurants/bars, boat rentals, charters and dive shops for its vibrant tourism industry.

So much to do right within the city limits or your backyard if you rent one of our homes. Visit historic Key West, less than an hour drive away.

Why they chose this property

Purchased in 2009, this home sits on a quiet crystal clear saltwater cove - we like it so much we bought two more homes on his cove in 2011. The home has great water views from every point in the main living area. Unobstructed view of Gulf of Mexico, easy deep water access to our dock, and a relaxing tropical setting and great outdoor experience

What makes this property unique

Great open water view, easy open water access, deep water dock on a protective cove - all at an economical price. With this full duplex our guests get two beautifully decorated and very comfortable homes on the same property. This is a great set-up when vacationing with large groups or extended family with varying energy levels. Hang out together all day but retreat to your own private residence at the end of the day - or party together - it's your choice because it's all yours when you're vacationing at this great property. All the amenities of home. Two full kitchen with custom cabinets and granite counter, full dining areas, comfortable couches, flat screen TVs, premium cable, high-speed wireless internet access, and phones. It's of course stocked with all the kitchen ware, linens, and towels. I also offer kayaks and bikes for your recreation

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Guest Bedroom, East Home

Guest Bedroom, West Home

Living Room, West Home

Master Bedroom, East Home

Master Bedroom, West Home

4 bathrooms

Guest Bath, East Home

Guest Bath, West Home

Master Bath, East Home

Master Bath, West Home

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Marathon

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10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

Lovely stay on marathon key

Beth C.

8/10 Good

Abby R.

Great stay for large family- needs a few repairs

Abby R.

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi O.

Perfect

Cyndi O.

8/10 Good

Robert W.

Great location

Robert W.

10/10 Excellent

kelly e.

Perfect location

kelly e.

10/10 Excellent

donna t.

Spring Break

donna t.

10/10 Excellent

Debra T.

Annual summer family vacation

Debra T.

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.