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Direct Gulf Front Townhouse, Stunning Views, Private pool, Dock, Sunsets Galore

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Marathon, FL
  • Vaca Key
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • The Turtle Hospital
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Sombrero Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Direct Gulf Front Townhouse, Stunning Views, Private pool, Dock, Sunsets Galore

Views of the 7-Mile Bridge
Fabulous Views of the Gulf of Mexico & the 7-Mile Bridge
This 3 bedroom, 3 bath, half duplex townhouse offers all you need for a great vacation. Stunning openwater views of the Gulf of Mexico, beautiful sunsets, your own private pool and cut in boat slip with lift. Great views from the living area and master bedroom.
The ground level entry is off the carport with a door to the back yard, pool and dock, room for easy storage of fishing poles and boating gear. Upstairs on the first level is the kitchen, dining and living area and the first bedroom and hall bath. The kitchen has everything you will need within easy reach and a breakfast bar for extra seating. The bedroom has a queen size bed and a small balcony, the bath has a tub/shower combination. Off the living area is a covered porch with outdoor dining overlooking the pool and dock, the perfect spot to celebrate the sunset!
The top floor has a master suite on the waterside of the unit with a queen size bed and private bath that also has a tub/shower combination. An open porch off the master is a great spot to catch some sun in the day or salute the sunset after a day on the water. The third bedroom has a queen size bed and private bath.
The pool is at the foot of the unit just off the covered patio where you will find a gas grill and a bait freezer for the fisherman. Fish cleaning table on the dock. The cut in slip is shared with the other side of the duplex and this side has a newly installed 10,000 lb boat lift for guest use. The lift will fit a trailerable size boat up to 30 length and 9 beam. Immediate access to the Gulf and just a short run to the 7 Mile Bridge for bridge fishing or beyond to the Ocean! Like to fish off the dock? The seawall on the Gulf is the spot to be and has a ladder for easy access if you want to take a swim or snorkel along the shoreline. Please note the boat on the lift in some of the photos is not included or available for rental.
The unit has tile floors with carpet in the bedrooms. Central A/C, fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher and microwave oven, washer/dryer, high speed internet connection with wifi (Comcast service).TV s in the living area, first floor bedroom and master bedroom, DVD player in the living area. The TV in the living area is a Samsung 4K resolution for a great picture. Parking is limited to two vehicles or one truck and trailer. We offer complimentary trailer storage at our office. The 33rd. Street boat ramp is just up the shoreline for putting in or hauling out your boat.
One of the best views of the 7 mile bridge and sunsets in the Keys!
4 bikes are offered with the property, a great way to go to the old bridge and view the water and fish when you look over the bridge railing. A kayak is also available for those who want to explore the shoreline by water. Located at the west end of the island this property is within walking or biking distance (2 Trek bikes included!) to the 7 Mile Grill, Porky's, Lazy Days, Faro Blanco, Castaways, Burdines and Sunset Grill (for breakfast, lunch, dinner and Happy Hour!), Turtle Hospital, Old Seven Mile Bridge and West Marine. *Please note the old 7 mile bridge has been closed for repairs (July 2016) by the DOT. Repairs are expected take as long as five years to complete.
Guest must agree to the use agreement for the lift, the agreement is included in the attached reservation agreement (example only, I will send you one filled out when you reserve the property which you will need to sign and return).
Bedding: Queen, Queen, Queen, pull out couch in the living area Occupancy: Party of 6 adults or 8 total if there is one or more young children in the family Location: Middle Keys, MM48 , 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath, Gulf Front Townhouse with private pool This is a non smoking, no pet unit.
City Lic# PLR2017-00514
Please Note we do not book more than a year in advance to give a current guest the opportunity to rebook their dates.

Property manager

Kitty Whalton, Florida Keys Vacation Rentals
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Languages

English

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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
The property has a boat lift. I will send you the lift agreement once you are reserved, you will need to sign and return it and the signed reservation
Only one boat is allowed, please see size and beam information in the description, parking for two vehicles max.

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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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Marathon

Located in Marathon, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sombrero Beach and Bahia Honda State Park.
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Marathon, FL

What's nearby

  • Vaca Key - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The Turtle Hospital - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Seven Mile Bridge - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Florida Keys Country Club - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Sombrero Beach - 9 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Grille & Raw Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Porky's Bayside - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burdines Waterfront - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Direct Gulf Front Townhouse, Stunning Views, Private pool, Dock, Sunsets Galore have a pool?

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

Is Direct Gulf Front Townhouse, Stunning Views, Private pool, Dock, Sunsets Galore pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Direct Gulf Front Townhouse, Stunning Views, Private pool, Dock, Sunsets Galore?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Direct Gulf Front Townhouse, Stunning Views, Private pool, Dock, Sunsets Galore?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Direct Gulf Front Townhouse, Stunning Views, Private pool, Dock, Sunsets Galore located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Boot Key Harbor and Vaca Key. Shady Palm Art Gallery and Fishermen's Community Hospital are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anita P.

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

Marathon property

We loved the view and the amount of space. Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muriel E.

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

Beautiful

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Great sunset views! Great for 3 couples to stay.We even had a manatee visit one day. Boat lift was great to have to make it easier for seniors to get in and out of the boat. Also was good to have as it was very windy one day. The pool was nice for a group of friends, we paid extra to have it heated.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Randy K.

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

February Keys

The area is amazing. The views are breathtaking. The property needs a major refresh. The cleaning people need to pay attention to some of the really dirty areas. The property manager is non existent.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas O.

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

Great Vacation

All six of us really enjoyed our stay. The property manager and owner were both easy to communicate with and deal with. The property was beautiful and easy access to grocery stores. We will definitely come back. We had no issues and loved it there.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Linda D.

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

lies of omission

The house would have been nice if we hadn't had construction noise and smell from both sides of the house. The owner(realty company) Kitty Whalton claimed no responsibility in not informing us of the constant construction noise on new homes being built, which prevented us from using the outdoors all day from Monday thru Friday. This has been going on for several months and should have been disclosed in the listing. She offered no compensation for lack of use of the porches and pool. We are highly dissapointed and want future renters to know about this!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Ed B.

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

everything was great. the boat lift electrical cord was defective and needs to be replaced

great view, home well equipped, bikes were new and we were able to ride them onto the bridge, the boat lift electrical cord/ receptical needs to be replaced (it needed 2 people to work the plug and remote) to raise and lower the boat.... which is a easy fix.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Vickie M.

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

Nice location but aging property

The views are good and easy access to most things. Went to Key West a couple of days. The pool leaks so you have to refill it; makes paying extra to heat it really a waste. Kitchen has a few basic pans but can’t cook too much. Place smelled really musty but we were able to get some air freshener which helped a lot. Overall decent but don’t expect luxury.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer L.

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

The view

Fantastic views and the boat lift was awesome!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Monica B., Fenelon Falls, Ontario, Canada

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

Beautiful Spot

We had a lovely stay at this vacation property. It was easy to get to and just a short drive to all the amenities needed. I do have a few items which I would like to point out for the property owner which could improve on future guest stay. My suggestions are not to dissuade anyone from a rental because we really enjoyed our time on this property. 1. Please can you change the towels in the house. They are no longer white and the facecloths and handtowels are showing their age and repeated use. 2. The shower curtain backing in the main upper bedroom needs to be replaced along with the shower curtain hooks which are rusted. 3. Personally I am not a fan of sleeping under a quilt or comforter, as I have no idea when it was last cleaned. Could the owner consider a different way to dress the bed. How about removable duvet covers? Yes, it adds to the laundry at on departure day. Upon my departure, I left the quilts, except one, out on the deck to air them out and get sun. The one I brought in go the morning sun for a few hours. So -- my suggestion would be to ditch the comforters and use a duvet insert and duvet covers. 4. Its time for new patio chair cushions. 5. The pool tiles (there are just a few) can easily been reattached. So easy it just needs to be done 6. The fish table on the pier needs the faucet reattached. Again, super easy but it just needs to get done. We had a lovely time at this rental. *We had the pool heat turned on and it was lovely.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

STACEY C., Usa

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

Great view

Clean and spacious. Great views and sunsets. Would definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Brian Z.

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

Great location, but the house needs work

The good: -location is amazing -house layout is great with plenty of space -the property manager is very responsive and willing to help in any way possible The bad: -The house need a major cleaning like other guest reviews have said. Dirty shower curtains, dust coming out of the AC vents and on the walls, and the house has a very musty smell (especially in the closets). The property managers tried to address this for us with a dehumidifier and replacing the AC filter, but the house just needs a major cleaning. -The kitchen is very understocked, so don't plan to cook any big meals. There was not even a chopping knife and most of the non-stick pots are rusty Overall we had a good vacation and enjoyed the location of the house being right on the water. It's just a shame that the owner won't spend the money to do some necessary cleaning / updates, as this could easily be a 5 star property.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Renee G.

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

Great stay in Marathon

Loved the configuration of the home, the location and the views. Home is oceanfront so we were able to fish right from the dock. Unfortunately, most of the ceiling fans didn't work, that was disappointing. Other than that.... It was an awesome stay for 5 adults...
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Jami W., Asheboro, NC

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

Birthday Trip

Overall we had a great week here. Pros - The view was amazing. The location was convenient. We had everything we needed. Cons - really needs to be deep cleaned. Moldy shower curtains. Dirty walls (tons of lint/fuzz under air vents). Disgusting baseboards. Dust on the top of all of the dressers and headboards. Lots of burned out light bulbs. 2 of the bikes had issues with the front tires (there was a note in the cabinet downstairs about a bike shop, but honestly who wants to take time out of your vacation to take someone else's property to be repaired.) - I would stay here again for the location and views alone, but I would have managed expectations for the other issues.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Margie t.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Girls trip

We came the week after hurricane Ian and we were happy to see no damage to the area. The house has a great view of the gulf and the 7 mile bridge. There are alot of steps so if climbing is a problem I would not recommend. The place could use a good deep cleaning. Baseboards, ceiling fans, carpet cleaning and walls washed down. We enjoyed our stay and would probably stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Clifford H.

Liked: Listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Decent stay

Overall had an enjoyable time however there were a couple things that definitely needed to be addressed. First of all they had a service guy come in to replace a water heater while we were there. Which totally could have waited. The kitchen was somewhat under stocked and the place could use a deep cleaning. The dryer broke while we were there but they did have it repaired in a timely manner which was nice. The view was amazing so overall was a good time but the water heater was a bit of an inconvenience. Still as of yet the owner has not reached out to see if there is anything they could do.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shawn R., Crosby

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

Great Location!!

This property is a great location, if you want to enjoy all of the keys! Fishing off the dock was awesome! We saw a manatee that frequently passed by as well as several nurse sharks, barracudas, snappers, and an angelfish (all from the dock). The pool was cool and refreshing to just lounge in (it is small). The house is clean and comfortable! The 2 decks allow outdoor eating, lounging, and enjoying the sunsets! The beds were comfortable as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Janeen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Great fishing but I would not stay again.

There are quite a few things that I want to touch base on with this rental property. 1. The pool light did not work at all. Seems like the bulb was blown. We were unable to locate any switches that would operate the light for evening use. 2. The bed frame in the second floor bedroom is broken. The top left hand corner of the frame was broken and bounced. My daughter had to sleep with her feet at the head of the bed to be comfortable. 3. The microwave would beep constantly. We had to keep a few seconds on the timer so that it would stop beeping or just unplug it from the cabinets above. 4. The water pressure was horrible. At times I did not even have enough water while huddled under the faucet with a wash cloth. I though that maybe it was because the family next door might be using the water as well but when I asked them they did not have water pressure problems. 5. The dryer needed to run the same small load 2 times or more to get the clothes/towels dry. 6. The toilet seat in the 3rd story master bathroom was broken. The handles on all 3 toilets needed to be "jiggled" to keep them from running. 7. The ladder on the dock was not bolted down. Difficult to use. 8. There was a leak in the pool. We needed to keep adding water with the hose each morning. There were cracks and leaks. 9. The carpet had stains throughout the unit. 10. The unit as a whole seemed rundown. Could use a full remodel and deep scrub. 11. The bait freezer on the bottom floor stinks. I understand that it is for bait but it either needs to be bleached and scrubbed or replaced. When we opened it the smell was so horrible and the smell traveled all the way up the to the top of the unit. 12. The kitchen had a small supply of basic dishes. The pot holder were hold and stained as well. The location on the water was fantastic and there was plenty of fishing. There was a lot of good food locations around as well. I did find it a bit frustrating that the agreement required the renter to clean all of the laundry, bedding, towels and rugs prior to leaving at the end of the trip. I did not have a refunded able fee and felt that if there is a cleaning fee I should not have to be required to clean all of the linens in the unit. I usually strip the beds and make piles but this seemed a bit excessive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Elaine K.

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

Would stay again!

Cons: really needs a thorough cleaning. Pros: really great for larger groups. It is a duplex so be you have visible neighbors but we still felt privacy. The pool is the perfect size for cooling down after a hot day. Great fishing and lots of sea animals to see! Our group would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Missy S.

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

Paradise

What a view !!! And our beds were so comfy. Would stay here again for sure !!!! Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Tara A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Stay in Marathon

Our week in Marathon was wonderful. Property was nice and spacious. Lots of beaches in the area and plenty of things to do. Driving into the property was a bit questionable at first with the neighborhood but once you get to the property it was great. And the neighborhood ended up being nice and quiet. Only complaint I would have is the place could use a deep clean. Looks like it has just been a quick clean between renters. Rugs,vents,ceiling fans were pretty dirty. Little tlc and it would be great. But other than that it was a wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Renee H.

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

March week stay

House was nice. Pool very small. Paid for it to be heated but wasn’t very warm. Kitchen very basic items. Cookie sheets rusty, no plastic cups for outside, dirty old potholders.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

cheryl d., Fairmont, MN

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

Beautiful location!

Had a wonderful vacation! Enjoyed every minute!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dennis W.

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

Paradise

Stayed for a week, and this house, and location was phenomenal!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Kim H., Fair Haven

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Ocean views

Beautiful view of ocean, cant use the ladder to get into ocean, it’s smacked up against cement so there is only room for toes. It would be nice if their were screens on all 3 sliding glass doors instead of just one. In cool January Id liked to have turned off the air to enjoy ocean breezes ……..
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Joy S.

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

Beautiful View

Marathon was a great location if you’re looking for a low key, relaxing vacation. Our rental was in a great location. You could walk to few restaurants, and a place to rent jet skis, a boat, or parasail. Sombrero Beach and grocery stores only a few minute drive. The rental property had a beautiful view. The host was very nice and easy to reach. It needs a little updating, and more items for the beach for those flying in from other states. Great location to go see other parts of the keys and Key West. I liked that Marathon wasn’t overly crowded!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

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