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Key Lime Kottage- Waterfront Home on Gulf of Mexico w/ Private Pool, Dock & More

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Interior
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Marathon, FL
  • Dolphin Research Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Curry Hammock State Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Coco Plum Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Key Lime Kottage- Waterfront Home on Gulf of Mexico w/ Private Pool, Dock & More

Imagine paradise in a completely secluded location where there are no neighbors on either side of you. The backyard at Key Lime Kottage is the Gulf of Mexico! This is just the home for you! Beautifully appointed Keys home with a fully equipped kitchen, 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Our pool and hot tub are completely enclosed inside of a 56' x 24' pool enclosure. We have an outdoor dining table for 6 in the pool enclosure and also have 6 lounge chairs with small tables for your lounging pleasure.

BEFORE BOOKING PLEASE NOTE:
*Rentals are only allowed Saturday to Saturday
*You can not dock a boat at this property. The water is too shallow so it is only allowed to be used as a swim/fish platform.
*We have many renters with allergies therefore we do not allow any animals of any kind in or on the property.
*This is a no smoking property

Key Lime Kottage is situated just south of mile marker 59 off of US 1. We are 2 1/2 hours south of Miami and 1 hour north of Key West (depending on traffic). We are located in Grassy Key between Duck Key and Marathon in the pristine waters of the Florida Keys. Key Lime Kottage is completely secluded with no neighbors on either side. Your only neighbors are thick Mangroves and Egrets.

Key Lime Kottage offers:
*3 bedrooms
* 2 full bathrooms
*King sized bed in the Owner's Suite along with a full bathroom
*Queen sized bed in the 2nd Guest room
*2 Twin beds in the 3rd Guest room
*There is also a front load washer and dryer for your convenience in the garage
*In-ground heated gunite pool with 6 deck chairs in a beautiful screened enclosure.
*6 person hot tub is incorporated into the pool.
*Comfortable furniture throughout the entire house
*Pillowtop mattresses
*Egyptian cotton towels
*Fully equipped kitchen with all BOSCH & Whirpool Stainless Steel Appliances including a microwave, dishwasher, stove and refrigerator
*40" LED TV's in every bedroom and a 70" LED 240 Hz TV in the living room
*Smart TV poolside
*Wireless internet
*Gas grill
*3 Kayaks (2- one person kayaks and 1- two person kayak) & life jackets in assorted sizes
*4 bicycles
*Fishing poles
*Beach Towels
*Linens
*Lovely Landscaping
*120 foot raised walkway and 160 square foot Swim/Fish platform with bench, ladder
*Fish cleaning table
*Outdoor shower and flood lights in the back yard
*Long private driveway for your cars and to park your boat trailers

A few places to check out while you're in town:
*SS Wreck has the BEST Key Lime pie in the FL Keys and is located only a few doors down from the house. We LOVE their food.
*Curry Hammock State Park, MM 56.2, ocean side, Little Crawl Key. Fishing, swimming and picnicking are available at this waterfront park.
*Key Colony Beach Golf & Tennis, 8th Street at MM 53.5, Key Colony Beach. A nine-hole, par-3 public course is open seven days a week, along with two lighted hard courts.
*Boot Key Harbor, MM 49, ocean side, Marathon. One of the United States' rare protected harbors with nearby docks, launching ramp, fuel, boat rentals and restaurants. *Crane Point, MM 50.5 bay side, Marathon. A 63.5-acre tract that is one of the most important historical and archaeological sites in the Keys. Crane Point contains evidence of pre-Columbian and prehistoric Bahamian artifacts and was once the site of an entire Indian village. The Museums of Crane Point include the Museum of Natural History of the Florida Keys and the Florida Keys Children's Museum.
*Sombrero Beach, Sombrero Boulevard at MM 50, ocean side, Marathon. A public beach with picnic facilities and children's playground.
*Marathon Community Theatre, MM 49, ocean side, Marathon. Comedies, musicals, dramatic presentations and readings are offered at the theater. Call or visit online at Marathon Community Theatre.
*The Old Seven-Mile Bridge, MM 47, bay side, Marathon. A historic and scenic spot for fishing, cycling, rollerblading and sunset viewing.
*Pigeon Key, MM 47, bay side, Marathon. Dotted with quaint cottages, the historic Pigeon Key formerly served as a camp for laborers erecting the Seven Mile Bridge. This island now showcases a museum and offers opportunities to picnic and snorkel.

Property manager

Lindsey Howell

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Marathon

Marathon is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sombrero Beach and Curry Hammock State Park, while Marathon Air Museum and Crane Point Museum and Nature Center are cultural highlights.
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Marathon, FL

What's nearby

  • Dolphin Research Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Curry Hammock State Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Little Conch Key - 4 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Coco Plum Beach - 11 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Sombrero Beach - 16 min drive - 17.4 km

Getting around

  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Island Fish Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Angler and Ale - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sparky's Landing Fish and Cocktails - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Wreck Galley & Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sixty-One Prime - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Key Lime Kottage- Waterfront Home on Gulf of Mexico w/ Private Pool, Dock & More have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Key Lime Kottage- Waterfront Home on Gulf of Mexico w/ Private Pool, Dock & More pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Key Lime Kottage- Waterfront Home on Gulf of Mexico w/ Private Pool, Dock & More?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Key Lime Kottage- Waterfront Home on Gulf of Mexico w/ Private Pool, Dock & More?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Key Lime Kottage- Waterfront Home on Gulf of Mexico w/ Private Pool, Dock & More located?

Situated in Marathon, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Curry Hammock State Park and Keys Cable Park. Crawl Key is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

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

Great location!

Great location! Beach and many restaurants nearby. Easy day trip to key west. Great pool area and docks for watching the sunset. We have stayed here 3 times.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

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

Key Lime Kottage

Wonderful accomodations. The home was just as stated in the description. It was clean, the pool area was very nice. If you like peace & quiet, this would be a nice place to stay & enjoy the secluded pool area. We liked that SS Wreck was just a short walk down the road. Good drinks & food. Key Lime Kottage is conveniently located. Not far from groceries, restaurants, marinas, etc. My only suggestion to Lindsey is provide 1 or 2 pair of binoculars, so much wildlife out off the dock, it would be beneficial to view with binocculars.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

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

Great location

This property is perfectly located to enjoy everything the Middle Keys has to offer. The house was clean and spacious enough for 2 couples. We appreciated having kayaks, pool toys and some outdoor games. The pool and screen house were a great place to relax. The hot tub was not working properly, but Lindsey was responsive in trying to resolve the issue.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Maria T.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Going back home

Stayed for a week at Key Lime Kottage. Perfect place for privacy. Close to Marathon and restaurants.Nice home away from home. Pool and hot tub are great. I will go again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia F.

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

Anniversary trip

Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The property was beautiful and the house and pool were exactly what we expected. There were only two downsides. The area around the dock was simply too shallow to fish. Fortunately, we found a number of other places close by so that we were able to get some fishing in, so this didn’t turn out to be a huge problem. The other downside were the “no see ums”. Unfortunately, I read about these in the information that the owner provided one day too late. These are some very nasty little flying bugs that seem to come out during dusk. At dinner that evening everybody in the restaurant was complaining about them so it had nothing to do with the house, but rather just being in the Keys. Certainly, this was not something that the owners of the house could manage, but if you’re renting a house in the Keys, you need to be aware because even the lanai over the pool didn’t protect us from these very tiny flying insects. Bug bites aside it was beautiful vacation and we will definitely return to the Keys. Location was very secluded. It’s right off the main highway, and therefore close to a lot of other things you might like to do.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy O.

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

Very nice house

Nice house, comfortable furniture and beds, beautiful pool area. My only comment is traffic noise was louder than expected. I forgot how busy Overseas Highway was! Don't let that deter you though, it was still wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly N.

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

Love the KLK

4th year staying at the KLK, we absolutely love it there! Can't wait to go back next year
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa S.

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

Relaxing

We enjoyed wonderful weather and the pool was great to have so close that I could monitor the kids from a distance if needed. We enjoyed the amenities in the garage, everything is very well thought out for your stay. Thank you for a wonderful time for our first time in the Keys.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andreas L.

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

Wonderful time in paradies

We were lucky enough to spend 2 wonderful weeks in the Key Lime Kottage. It is very private, between mangroves and a great pool area in the backyard. As an angler, I was at first a bit disappointed by the very shallow water at the dock, but I quickly found out that the big fish come close to the shore at night. I could catch tarpons, nursesharks, barracudas and snapper from the dock. That was fantastic. Thank you for the great time in the klk.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellee K.

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

Perfect Week in The Keys!

Key Lime Cottage was beautiful! My five kids and I had an amazing week. Perfect location - quiet and private but still places to walk to and Marathon was ten minutes and Key West an hour and fifteen minutes away. House was very clean and well stocked. Loved the pool and hot tub, kayaks, cornhole, and outdoor jenga! Ashley (the owner) was super nice and went out of her way to make us feel welcomed and was very responsive. Kids already want to know when we can go back! 😊 Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Mike F.

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

Slice of the perfect Keys.

Nice rental, beautiful pool and hot tub, viewing deck out back was nice for sunsets and kayaking. Nice large driveway. Rear of property very private. Traffic noise was louder than we expected it would be but that’s kinda to be expected in The Keys unless you’re far off the main road.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

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

Hidden Gem

This home is everything you would want on your vacation. Beautiful secluded property with plenty of amenities including a gorgeous covered outdoor pool & view of the Gulf from the private pier. This was our 2nd stay & look forward to returning again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip L.

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

Great stay at Key Lime Kottage

Everything was amazing, the house was better than we expected with mazing views of the Gulf from the dock. The kayaks provided we great to cruise around the clear and shallow waters. The pool and hot tub were clean and well maintained. Ashley was easy to contact through out the stay, although contact wasn't needed. The location is only a hundred yards or so down the road from SS Wrecks bar and restaurant, which was a fantastic place to get some drinks and food and be able to walk back to jump in the hot tub. 10/10 highly recommend. Phillip and Bonnie
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne G.

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

Great house

Nice house, nice pool and hot tub, great dock for watching sunsets. Kayaking from dock a little tricky but it works and the kayaks and bikes are included. Screened in pool area keeps out most of the bugs but not the no-see-ums.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph W.

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

Great family vacation!!!!!

The family had a great time at the key lime cottage. The boys were always out on the dock fishing and kayaking. The boys caught a mangrove snapper, puffer fish, gar fish, crabs and even a sting ray. The house was very clean and had great amenities. Highly recommend, will definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Dan H.

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

FALL

We had a nice time. Enjoyed the pool and hot tub and the pier immensely. TV in the pool area was non-functional - so missed our football game playing in the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

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

Private and relaxing

Key Lime Kottage is a well equipped and well maintained home in a beautiful, private setting. As chief cook, I particularly appreciated the well equipped kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vince C.

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

Perfect getaway

The house is in a great private location and an easy drive to the nearby stores, restaurants, and beaches (one restaurant was withing walking distance (SS Wreck Galley Grill). We loved the pool/hot tub & dock; the size of the house was perfect for our party of five. It was a nice drive to Key West and made a good day trip. Fishing was good for the guys; their favorite spot was Seven Mile Bridge.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

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

Key Lime Kottage

Gorgeous property with private pool & hot tub. Owners were extremely nice & communication was great. Would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

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

20th anniversary trip

KLK was an amazing place for our first trip to the keys. Home is as advertised with all the amenities you need, easy water access for kayaks and plenty to do within walking or easy drive . Pool was perfect alternative to beaches and boating/fishing. This rental set a new high bar for future vacations.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

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

Barb & Mikes Trip

Excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bobby P.

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

Beautiful and private

The house and property was very clean. The pool was very relaxing and got to do some fishing on the dock. Having the mangroves on both sides of the property made it very private and also there was plenty of wildlife. The iguanas were very friendly. We will definitely love to come back
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

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Hosted by Lindsey Howell

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