Welcome to Emerald Palms, a 4BR/2.5BA canal-front home in Marathon, Florida Keys. Built for groups who come to the Keys to be on the water, Emerald Palms pairs a heated saltwater pool and hot tub with a private dock, quick Gulf access, and a game room for the evenings — all minutes from the beaches, reefs, and fresh-catch restaurants of the Middle Keys.
Natural light fills this canal-front home from end to end. An open layout ties the living room, kitchen, and dining area together under bright, vaulted ceilings — easy for morning coffee or a group dinner after a day on the water.
★ LIVING ROOM ★
The open great room is where the group comes together, with French doors opening straight onto the covered lanai.
✔ Comfortable Seating with Throw Blankets
✔ 75" Smart TV
✔ Board Games
✔ French Doors to the Covered Lanai
★ KITCHEN & DINING ★
A chef's kitchen with a quartz island and stainless appliances — everything a week in the Keys calls for, with the cook in on the conversation.
✔ Stainless Steel Appliances
✔ Quartz Island with Seating
✔ Drip & Keurig Coffee Makers
✔ Air Fryer, Blender, and Waffle Maker
✔ Wine Fridge
✔ Toaster & Hot Water Kettle
✔ Full-Size Refrigerator/Freezer
✔ Dishwasher
✔ Pots, Pans, Spices, Plates, Glasses, and Silverware
Four bedrooms give everyone room to spread out, sleeping up to 10.
♛ Master Suite: King-Size Bed, Ensuite Bath, Private Canal-View Balcony
♛ Bedroom 2: Queen-Size Bed
♛ Bedroom 3: Full-Size Bed with Twin Underneath
♛ Bedroom 4: Bunk Room (Twin-over-Full)
Additional Sleeping Options:
✔ Two Queen-Size Sofa Sleepers in the Living Room
All bedrooms feature:
✔ Premium Pillows, Linens, and Sheets
✔ Smart TVs
✔ Closets with Hangers
✔ Nightstands with Reading Lamps
★ BATHROOMS ★
Two full bathrooms and a convenient half bath, stocked with towels, hair dryers, and essential toiletries.
✔ Master Ensuite with Walk-In Shower
✔ Additional Full Bathroom
✔ Convenient Half Bath
✔ Towels, Hair Dryers, and Essential Toiletries
★ OUTDOOR LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT ★
The backyard is built for Keys living — heated water, shaded dining, and a full outdoor kitchen for the day's catch.
✔ Heated Saltwater Pool + Hot Tub
✔ Covered Lanai with Seating
✔ Built-In BBQ & Full Outdoor Kitchen (Fridge, Sink, Bar)
✔ Hammock & Porch Swing
★ GAME ROOM ★
When the sun goes down, the fun moves inside.
✔ Pool Table
✔ Ping Pong
✔ Dart Board
✔ Board Games
✔ Two Bicycles and a Peloton
★ Boating ★
The 75' private dock has power, water, lighting, and cleats for multiple boats, with a fish-cleaning station for the day's catch. Boats up to 30 ft long with hull and engines. please confirm your vessel's specifications before booking.
✔ Fish-Cleaning Station with Running Water and Lighting
✔ Commercial Ice Machine, Bait & Chest Freezers
✔ Rod Storage
✔ Two Kayaks for the Canal and Open Bay
Guest Access:
Check-in is contactless. After you complete our quick check-in form (ID, card on file, and signed rental agreement), we'll send your door code and detailed arrival instructions before your trip. Check in any time after 4:00 PM; check out by 10:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out may be available on request.
The Neighborhood:
Marathon sits in the heart of the Florida Keys, about halfway between Key Largo and Key West - close enough to day-trip in either direction, far enough to feel like your own slice of island.
You're minutes from the essentials: Keys Fisheries for stone crab and a lobster reuben on the water, Sombrero Beach (one of the few true sand beaches in the Keys), and the Turtle Hospital. The Seven Mile Bridge and Bahia Honda State Park are a short drive south, and Sombrero Reef - some of the best snorkeling in the Keys - is a quick boat ride out.
Charter captains, dive shops, tiki bars, and fresh-catch restaurants are all within a few minutes. This is a fishing and boating town first, and the home is built for exactly that.
Getting Around:
A car is recommended in the Keys. From Miami International (MIA) it's about a 2-hour drive south on US-1 / the Overseas Highway - one of the most scenic drives in the country. Key West is roughly 50 minutes south; Key Largo about an hour north.
The Marathon airport (KMTH) is right around the corner for private flights, and there's a public boat ramp nearby if you're trailering a boat. Your private dock is ready when you arrive.
Other Things to Note:
A few things that make for a smoother stay:
- Bringing a boat? Please confirm it fits the dock before booking - boats only up to 30ft long including hull and engines. (LOA)
- Pool heat is available on request for an additional fee; let us know ahead of a cooler-weather stay.
- This is a no-smoking, no-pets, no-parties home. Quiet hours are 9 PM-9 AM out of respect for the neighbors.
- Traveling June-November? That's hurricane season - we strongly recommend travel insurance for peace of mind.
- The Keys are a tropical paradise, which means the occasional gecko or island insect despite regular pest control. It's part of the magic.
Interaction with Guests:
We're a local Keys team, around as much or as little as you'd like. We handle everything before you arrive so you can settle in fast, and we typically respond to messages within the hour during your stay. Need a fishing charter, a grocery drop, or a dinner reservation? Just ask.