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Gorgeous Pool, Spa & Dock Access-Charming Marathon Key Haven, Kayak, Oceanside!

Waterfront holiday home with outdoor pool and Hot tub

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Gorgeous Pool, Spa & Dock Access-Charming Marathon Key Haven, Kayak, Oceanside!

Enjoy this 3 BR/2BA Atlantic side canal home with quick ocean access! Amenities include fish cleaning station, electricity and water at dock, bait freezer and heated pool with a tanning ledge! Catch a show in the outdoor TV while relaxing in the hot tub!

Our waterfront, single-family home, affectionately named “Turtle Cove” is a tastefully furnished Florida Keys home and located on a quiet side street, in a residential neighborhood, equipped with four (4) outward facing security cameras to protect guests and the property; there are NO cameras inside the home.

The open living and dining room space is great for gathering with plenty of seating for everyone … a great environment to sit back, relax, and talk about your daily and upcoming adventures!

If you don’t have a boat of your own, there are plenty of rental/guide services in the area. We have one (1) two (2) person kayak for guest use. When you aren’t out enjoying our beautiful Atlantic Ocean or your private pool and hot tub, you’ll enjoy a host of other entertainment options…...you will be minutes from Sombrero, Key Colony and Coco Plum Beaches, the Turtle Hospital, Crane Museum and just a short drive to the Dolphin Research Center or Aquarium where you will learn about the wonderful sea life in the area.

In case you can’t get to the outdoors or to our sites or are winding down in the evenings, we have a large screen TV with a DVD player to watch movies and have a few games and puzzles if that is your thing.

There are so many great restaurants to try in the area, it will be hard to pick a night to stay in and cook on your own. But if you do, you’ll find that our kitchen is stocked with cooking essentials. You’ll appreciate the stainless steel appliances and granite countertops with plenty of room to prep! Of course, we provide standards: A coffee pot, Keurig, toaster, blender, and plenty of serving dishes.

The main level has two bedrooms: One canal side with a king bed, TV and sliding glass doors to access the outside; the second has a queen bed. Our lower level, which is accessible from the outside, has a full and twin beds, a seating area with a TV and a little serving station with a microwave and small refrigerator to hold some essentials.

Our outdoor living area provides a gas grill and even a bait freezer for your convenience. Use of the dock is complimentary and has a cleaning station, electricity, and water access.

We have such a great property to offer. Hopefully, the description answers all your questions but please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or special requests. We look forward to hosting you, your family and guests in our home!

NOTE: If we are offering a special last minute rate/promotion, it is for last minute specials ONLY, we do not apply the special rates to advance bookings made when the special was not offered.

We ask for a Saturday to Saturday bookings from mid-February to the first week of April; all of June, July, and mid-August. We sometimes have some flexibility to book different dates during the offseason but only if we are within a couple weeks of the dates.

Boat size: No more than 30' recommended for our canal. We have guests currently booked that have concerns about the depth of the canal coming in so I'm providing more information to help future guests - Past guests with a 30' boat ONLY had issues during king tides at low tide. If you are an experienced boater, you can get in and out of our canal without a problem. Please reach out before booking if you have questions or concerns so we can provide more details if you require them.

Pets: Please note we have a size limit and prefer smaller dogs, not too hairy - please send us a note first to confirm your pet is okay to stay. It's an extra $25/day (plus tax) for each pet. VRBO should ask you to put in the number of pets and charge accordingly but if their system doesn't pick it up, we'll add it on. If you are unsure, don’t add your pet in now, we will do it later when you decide. Deciding later will save you up front booking fees and unnecessary taxes.

Occupancy: Rates are based on the standard occupancy, which is 6. You may have up to 8 guests by Monroe County's Ordinance, but we charge additional occupancy fees of $140/week per person in this case. If you are unsure of your total, book with 6, then update us when you know. Deciding later will save you up front booking fees and unnecessary taxes.

Parking: The front of the house has mostly gravel and a concrete driveway. There is more than enough room for 2 cars and a trailer or two depending on the size.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
Note from host: Pets allowed for a fee and with prior permission.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Great pool for kids!

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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
Property Registration Number VACA-25-33

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Located in Marathon, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sombrero Beach and Curry Hammock State Park, while Crane Point Museum and Nature Center and Marathon Air Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Marathon travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Crane Point Museum and Nature Center showing island views and general coastal views
    Crane Point Museum and Nature Center
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Today we embarked on a 7 mile kayak journey around Boot Key.  This is a mangrove island that is full of bird life and beautiful waterways.  Highlights today were osprey, king fishers, sharks, jelly fish, egrets and so many more birds that we could not identify.  Please enjoy
    Boot Key Harbor
    19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Miami Key Biscayne Golf tropical field
    Florida Keys Country Club
    3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Sombrero Beach featuring a beach and general coastal views
    Sombrero Beach
    5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Seven Mile Bridge showing general coastal views and a bridge
    Seven Mile Bridge
    10 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    10 min walk
  • Brass Monkey
    13 min walk
  • Cracked Conch Cafe
    18 min walk
  • Dunkin'
    16 min walk
  • Mr. Beans Books & Beans
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Gorgeous Pool, Spa & Dock Access-Charming Marathon Key Haven, Kayak, Oceanside! have a pool?

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

Is Gorgeous Pool, Spa & Dock Access-Charming Marathon Key Haven, Kayak, Oceanside! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Gorgeous Pool, Spa & Dock Access-Charming Marathon Key Haven, Kayak, Oceanside!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous Pool, Spa & Dock Access-Charming Marathon Key Haven, Kayak, Oceanside!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous Pool, Spa & Dock Access-Charming Marathon Key Haven, Kayak, Oceanside!?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Gorgeous Pool, Spa & Dock Access-Charming Marathon Key Haven, Kayak, Oceanside! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Crane Point Museum and Nature Center and Boot Key Harbor. Florida Keys Country Club and Fishermen's Community Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Gorgeous Pool, Spa & Dock Access-Charming Marathon Key Haven, Kayak, Oceanside! Reviews

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 100 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
It is a great place to relax and enjoy a pool for sure!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

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

Vacation in Paradise

We absolutely loved Turtle Cove! The house was perfect. We loved the pool, hot tub, dock and kayak. It was really cool to see so many manatees and tarpon off the dock. The house was convenient to many attractions and Key West. Gail, the property manager, was so friendly and attentive. Overall, we had an amazing time and highly recommend the home. Thanks again for an amazing vacation!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

frank m.

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

Christmas 2023

My family & I had a awesome time here. Pool, hot tub were great! Check-in and check- out was a breeze. Look forward to next stay. Frank M.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn W.

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

Fall Break

Awesome house is the correct adjective for this home! Perfect location for all of our activities- fishing, snorkeling, and eating! Close to restaurant’s and to grocery stores. When we cooked the lobster we caught it was very quick to run out and get the supplies we needed! Having two stories was great to allow younger family members privacy and fishing off dock while the older members watched from second story deck!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff and Mary T.

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

Summer Fun

Very nice property. We enjoyed our stay and would consider this property in the future. The listing states the downstairs is accessible from the outside. I would suggest adding the word ONLY to that. Water pressure in the upstairs shower was very low which made for longer showers. Kitchen was equipped with everything needed to enjoy our evening meals. Overall, relaxing trip and enjoyed our family time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

PATRICK B.

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

Wonderful Stay

My family really enjoyed our 3 weeks at Turtle Cove. The home was as advertised and actually even better. We loved having 2 separate living spaces, being on a canal that had daily visits from multiple manatees, the quiet street with friendly neighbors and really enjoyed the child friendly heated pool. Prior to our stay any questions we had concerning the home were answered quickly by Margie and while we never had any issues during our stay, Kathy the maintenance manager was always available and close by if we had needed her. Our overall impression of the home was that it was everything we had hoped for and needed. Therefore we've already booked again for next year and can't wait to go back.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine D.

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

Wonderful Family Vacation

We had a great stay in this lovely home. We brought our 23-foot Seahunt and had no issue getting in and out of the Atlantic. My husband and daughter went dolphin fishing about 5 miles out and had huge success. I stayed home with my 11-year-old and and 1 1/2 year old and we thoroughly enjoyed the pool, especially the little wading area for my young son. The house in in a perfect location, extremely quiet street and near everything. Our host was amazing and communicative, though we had zero issues for the week we were there. We look forward to returning in the future, though perhaps when my son is a little older and Mommy is able to partake in more of the boating activities!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn B.

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

Hurricane Helene get away

We came to the Keys for a break! Helene hit our homes both in Fl and in NC. I came with my Sister for her Birthday… we had a reservation in Marion NC for this stay but could not go due to Helene. The owner Margie and the Host Gail were very available and answered all questions quickly. Check in was so easy. I have to give Gail a big Thank You! She is the best host we have ever had and we travel a lot. She was so nice and full of great suggestions!! She answered me right away every time! Great Host! Loved her! The house is cozy and was so relaxing! Pool and hot tub perfect! We had an amazing time and plan to come again!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth J.

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

Awesome property

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Turtle Cove. The pictures do not do this place justice. We walked in and were taken aback at how beautiful and well maintained it was. It was a nice touch to have music playing in the house when we walked in. The house was up to date, very clean, and plenty spacious. The unique set up with the separate entrance downstairs with a bathroom, bedroom, and kitchen appliances was extremely convenient for our group. It allowed one family to have their own space while the other family could have privacy upstairs. The pool and hot tub were amazing and private. We also enjoyed the large dock and fish cleaning station. We walked to Herbies twice - we loved having it close by. The property manager Kathy was excellent and made sure that we were comfortable and had what we needed. We would surely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cory S.

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

Relaxing stay at Turtle Cove

Turtle Cove is located on a quiet little street off A1A. It was close to restaurants, grocery stores, beach and many activities located on Marathon. The check in process went smoothly, and the property manager was available to help us with all of our questions. A little confusing on the listing, but the upstairs has 1 bedroom with a king bed, and 1 bedroom with a queen bed (plus 1 bathroom). The lower level apartment had a bedroom with a full and twin bed. Traveling with my immediate family of 4 and my parents, it would have been nice to have the bedroom upstairs with the full and twin beds. Additionally, the upstairs bedrooms are carpeted, and all areas of the house could use a very thorough deep clean (baseboards, carpet, etc). Aside from those cosmetic/cleanliness/layout issues, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Turtle Cove. The pool, hot tub and lanai area are where we spent all of our time for meals and lounging. The lounge chairs on the sun shelf in the pool were a huge hit too. The dock is spacious and allowed everyone to space out while fishing (although we didn't catch anything). This was a great home for our winter getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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

Fantastic Trip!

Everything was as good or even better than we hoped. From the immediate and helpful communication to the house itself! We are avid boaters and fishermen/woman, the dock space is massive, has a hose, cleaning table and bait freezer right at the dock. 4 or 5 houses to the Atlantic Ocean. The house was very clean, AC was awesome, and the house design really sets up well for a group that may want some privacy from their fellow guests. The absolute show stealer is the pool. Virtually complete privacy, large and has several ledges at varying depths to make sipping Margaritas as good as it gets. The large, covered Lanai is right next to the pool, perfect for cookouts, card games and in our case backgammon tournaments. Parking for three large pickup trucks and two boat trailers. Also, the house is located on the same end of Marathon that has almost all of the restaurants, bars and a boat ramp. It's the little things that makes a place special, this place covers them all.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob B.

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

Great stay

Great accommodations. Would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

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

Fantastic stay!

Jennifer and her host Gail were extremely responsive to any and all questions we had! The home was perfect for our stay! Stocked and ready to go! Was clean with plenty of bath and pool towels! We used the pool and spa every day after a long hot day on the boat. The canal was fine after navigating during low tide. We have a 24’ center console boat and the lowest we saw the canal was 2.2 ft. We would absolutely rent this home again for our family vacation! Thank you Jennifer and Gail for making our stay comfortable and enjoyable!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn D.

It was a beautiful house very helpful people we had a great time

I couldn't have picked a better place for my vacation highly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Would definitely stay here again!

This vacation home exceeded our expectations. Rooms were excellent and the swimming pool was a very nice addition. We would certainly rent this again if returning to the Keys!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie H.

Couple vacationing alone enjoying the sites, restaurants and ocean

Clean and orderly The location was quiet and easy to find The owner was very helpful and answered any questions

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon B.

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

Great place

We had an amazing time in the pool and hot tub. The house was awesome and the property manager Kathy was awesome to deal with.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

TJ H.

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

A nice place

It was a nice place and was setup well. We had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Damian D.

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

Enjoyed our stay

Great location. We really liked how the house was close to everything. First boat trip to the canal is a little intimidating when the water is down but it's fine after you have done it once. Would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cody S.

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

excellent

we are repeat guests at this property for a reason. excellent place in all respects
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charity A.

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

Loved location and property

Very nice pool. Everything you need is close by.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

brittany y.

Loved this place so much!

Was a great overall experience! House was great and the dock made it all the better! Will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2017

10/10 Excellent

Harvey J.

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

Super trip

All I can say is perfect best vacation me and my wife has had in a long time good for the soul
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Renee A.

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

Excellent property

Our first visit to the Keys, the home was very well equipped and enjoyable! The pool was perfect for early morning and late night swimsuit and our teens loved having their own area downstairs to hang out. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matt R.

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

Great House and Amenities

House was perfect for our family. The pool and dockage was fantastic with an easy boat ride to the Atlantic. Plan to stay again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022