Oceanside, Pet Friendly, Smart Home with-SUP, kayak with and 60 ft Dock

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9.4

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 596 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Washer

Explore the area

Marathon, FL

Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center10 min walk
Coco Plum Beach14 min walk
Sombrero Beach8 min drive
Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)66 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Living Room

1 Double Futon

Master

1 King Bed

Second Room

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

House Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Dining Area

About this property

Great news, we just completed construction of a brand new 60FT dock. We have a kayak launch and plenty of room for your boat.

Our indoor upgrades included getting a Tempur Pedic king-size adjustable bed for the master bedroom (raise the head or feet). All the TVs are now 4K smart TVs, which we mounted. We put in a smart house system that can serve as your morning fishing alarm and play music via Pandora. A lock box for the front door and a smart lock on the back door makes it easy to check in and check out. The living room and dining room are getting all new furniture.

Summary:
• Internet - Included
• Recreational Kayak(s) - Paddle Type - included
• Fishing kayaks - Paddle Type - included
• Paddle Boards (SUPs) - included
-- As avid paddlers, we are constantly updating the paddling fleet. Most of our kayaks are best-in-class. Hobie, Wilderness Systems, West Marine and Native. If you have a special request, let us know as we might have that type of kayak or paddle-board.
-- We now have an inflatable kayak that Is portable and can be used to explore nearby areas. (Please return to bag when done).
• Life vest and paddles - Included
• Flat-screen TV's and movies – AT&T TV, Netflix, Amazon Prime, CBS and Disney+
• Pets - Allowed
• Water Access - No bridges to Atlantic, easy access to Gulf via Vaca Cut
• Dockage – 17.5 feet available with fish cleaning station
• Fun outside seating
• Marina and boat ramp - nearby
• Appliances - full kitchen and full-size washer and dryer available
• Bait and fish freezer - included
• Fishing rods and some light tackle to fish off the dock
• Smart Home:

Boating:
Oceanside and Gulf side boating await for those interested in exploring the Keys. Vaca-Cut is right around the corner, and the ocean is right in front of the home. We are also very close to the 7-mile bridge, which offers excellent fishing.

If you hire a guide, you can explore nearby offshore beaches on the Gulf side that we consider comparable or better than many of the beaches on Dr. Beach's list – try the Content Keys.

We do use a standard Florida rental agreement that includes waivers for swimming, equipment use and pets. The agreement is available on VRBO.

Premium Services
We are proud to offer premium paddling and kayak services for those who want to step up their fishing game. Our premium lines offering include Old Town Big Game PDL kayaks (awesome!), Hobie Pro-Anglers (pedal type), Hobie Outbacks (pedal type), and Wilderness A.T.A.K. Fishing Kayaks (pedal type/paddle). These premium services require a separate rental contract, waiver, and fees. We offer a 50% discount for this service at this property for our customers. With the discount, this may be the best price in the Keys for this type of equipment. These premium services can be added to your rental payment through the online booking system.

Note: the home comes with "paddle-type" kayaks and paddleboards, and you may not need performance upgrades unless you are looking for an upgraded experience.

Premium Dockage and Pool:
We have a wet slip at The Boat House Marina in Marathon #43 that can host a 40-foot boat with a 3-foot draft (bow first docking only). The Boat House is about 1.5 miles from the home. The wet slip has shore power and water. Proper liability insurance limits are required for docking at our marina slip. This premium service requires a separate rental contract, waiver, and fees.

Vacation Rental License
VACA-21-229

Property manager

Naja Murphy

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Adult supervision for children is a must.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)

If you have a pet concern, please email us.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Renter agrees to waivers and contract.

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 is a carbon monoxide detector 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

Property Registration Number VACA-21-229

About the area

Marathon

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Marathon Shores, a neighbourhood in Marathon. Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center and Florida Keys Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sombrero Beach and Bahia Honda State Park. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling adventures can be found near the property.

Marathon, FL

What's nearby

Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center - 10 min walk
Coco Plum Beach - 14 min walk
San Pablo Catholic Church - 16 min walk
Curry Hammock State Park - 3 min drive
Sombrero Beach - 8 min drive

Getting around

Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
‪Island Fish Company - ‬2 min drive
‪Takara Japanese Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
‪Sparky's Landing Fish and Cocktails - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanside, Pet Friendly, Smart Home with-SUP, kayak with and 60 ft Dock pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Oceanside, Pet Friendly, Smart Home with-SUP, kayak with and 60 ft Dock?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanside, Pet Friendly, Smart Home with-SUP, kayak with and 60 ft Dock?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanside, Pet Friendly, Smart Home with-SUP, kayak with and 60 ft Dock located?

Located in Marathon Shores, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center, Sunset Park Beach and Coco Plum Beach. San Pablo Catholic Church and Curry Hammock State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

10 Apr 2024

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

Great location. Property manager was very helpful with local recommendations.

My kids and I had an amazing stay. Neighbor / property manager was extremely helpful. Beautiful views and close to everything.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

2 Apr 2023

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

Fishing in Marathon

The house and location were exactly like the photos!!

Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

10 Feb 2023

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

Marathon Stay

Nice place. Was as advertised. Nice spot on a quiet canal with nice neighbors.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

11 Dec 2022

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

Lovely

Thanks so much for the hospitality. We had a great time and will be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy G.

22 Aug 2022

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

Great getaway

We had a great time. A very enjoyable week. Kris & Naja were very responsive and great hosts.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

14 May 2022

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

Nice home, great location on canal with nearby ocean access

The home was just as pictured on vrbo, convenient location on the canal just a few hundred yards from the ocean. The home was clean and well appointed, close to restaurants and stores. Parking right in front of the house was very convenient. Maximum number of people I would recommend would be only 3 or 4, it's a nice home, but not overly large. We had a blast fishing off the dock right behind the house - we caught snapper, barracuda, and almost had an eel. The neighborhood was quiet and peaceful. Part of the dock was missing from Hurricane Irma, but it ended up being advantageous because we used the kayaks that were at the house, and it was easier to put the kayaks in the water and get into them in the area where part of the dock was missing. The owner sent a list of things to do and places to eat which was helpful - we loved eating at Frank's Italian Restaurant and going to the Turtle Hospital for a tour.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victoria G.

4 Mar 2022

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

Beautiful views

We really enjoyed our stay! Everything was exactly as stated. We wanted to stay next February but it is booked. Kris and Naja were wonderful hosts! We were sorry to see our time end

Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Craig N.

29 Jan 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Better suited for a fisherman

House was a little disappointing considering the price. Owners were very kind and communicated well with us. Some of the furniture may be new but the sofa and the bed?? Dock was not finished. The view was beautiful! May be ok for a few guys fishing but not a couple.

Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arthur L.

7 Sept 2021

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

Great stay at Little Venice Marathon

Location was perfect, clean , quiet so peaceful great having our boat right there close for my dad he is 90 . AC nice and cold easy check was a plus. Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Vickie B.

30 Aug 2021

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

Quite water front cottage

Clean quite confortable small cottage tucked away in Marathon very close to shopping,fishing,boating and state parks.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Naja Murphy

My wife and I met in 1990, and have been paddling and fishing ever since. We paddled Ecuador's Amazon, Hawaii, and Alaska's bays and even tried some white-water in Whistler. We caught amazing fish in the Florida Keys and Ecuador. However, the clearest waters are in the Florida Keys, and that's why we built our small but fun vacation business in this area. I'd tell you about my boating adventures, but I probably will need my own website to do that.

I would not call myself a professional paddler, but we are a multi-generational paddling family. I crewed in college, and my son did the same. We've explored many of the Gulf-side islands and passes of the Florid Keys.

Two memories stick out the most, catching a wave on a Hawaiian outrigger canoe and lobstering off a paddleboard with an air system in the Florida Keys.

Why they chose this property

This home has direct ocean access. You can literally paddle to the flats in minutes, turn and still see the house. If you have a boat, even better. You will be able to access the Gulf and Ocean in minutes.

What makes this property unique

One of the things I like best about this home is eating breakfast and looking out at the ocean. The difference between this home and others is that you can boat and paddle once you're done with breakfast and become part of someone else great view. The ability to access so many things is truly unique. Whether it's Sombrero reef, the Gulf, or numerous patch reefs, this home put's you at the center of it all.

What about food and beaches? We have excellent dining in Marathon and one of the best beaches in the Keys (Sombrero Beach) - just minutes from. our home. There's even a dog park nearby.