Quaint Glamping Cottage on Private Island, Sandy Beach with Freshwater Pool!

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 565.0 sq m

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Parking available
Pool
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill
Free WiFi

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Marathon, FL

Little Conch Key
‪1 min walk‬
Walkers Island
‪9 min walk‬
Dolphin Research Center
‪4 min drive‬
Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)
‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

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Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

Glamping on a small private island with panoramic views of the turquoise waters of the Atlantic Ocean and your own sandy beach (a rarity in the Keys) is a special experience for fishermen, bird watchers, and nature lovers.

Glamping means different things to different people – from a nice tent in the woods with a shared bathroom to a an canvas palace in Africa. Our Floridian definition is a whitewashed cabin perched on a high platform with some pink, blue or green accents, an outdoor shower, and a couple of simple private indoor bathrooms and a basic kitchen. Being Florida, we of course need air conditioning. But what sets us apart is the location in the uncrowded middle Keys, the nature, and yes… that turquoise water in every direction.

Our island is a unique paradise, surrounded by swimmable ocean, fishing spots, and a nature walk along our peninsula that juts out further into the ocean and leads to a dolphin pool (former home to Flipper!) Our island is separated from the Overseas Highway by a private causeway, offering an exclusive experience. We have kayaks and paddle boards for you to explore the calm reef-protected waters surrounding the island. You will also have a fresh-water swimming pool, a boat basin, and a boat launch.

Our Little Conch Island is not just a secluded paradise, but also conveniently located. It's a short distance from the Marathon Airport, the Dolphin Research Center, a water skiing facility, and the numerous restaurants, grocery stores, and gift shops between Marathon and Islamorada. A bike path is just over our causeway, the 7-mile Bridge is 20 minutes away, and Key West is just over an hour away.

The Florida Keys is a magical place with some of the best fishing, boating, and reef diving anywhere in the world. The glamping cabins of Little Conch Key are the perfect place from which to explore – being near everything you would want, yet a world away.

Our property is a beautiful destination and professionally managed by Casa Luxora. This ensures that your stay will be smooth and enjoyable, allowing you to focus on the beauty and tranquility of our island, and the surrounding waters and nature.

Property manager

Lubia Blanco

Languages

English, Russian, Spanish

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Pool

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Parking available

Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20

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

About the area

Marathon

Located in Marathon, this cottage is on the beach. Keys Cable Park and Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Curry Hammock State Park and Long Key State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Marathon, FL

What's nearby

Little Conch Key - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Walkers Island - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Curry Hammock State Park - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
Dolphin Research Center - 4 min drive - 5.5 km
Coco Plum Beach - 15 min drive - 15.6 km

Getting around

Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

‪Angler and Ale - ‬3 min drive
‪The Wreck Galley & Grill - ‬4 min drive
‪Sixty-One Prime - ‬4 min drive
‪Bongos Cafe - ‬4 min drive
‪The Florida Boy Bar - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Quaint Glamping Cottage on Private Island, Sandy Beach with Freshwater Pool! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Quaint Glamping Cottage on Private Island, Sandy Beach with Freshwater Pool! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quaint Glamping Cottage on Private Island, Sandy Beach with Freshwater Pool!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quaint Glamping Cottage on Private Island, Sandy Beach with Freshwater Pool!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quaint Glamping Cottage on Private Island, Sandy Beach with Freshwater Pool! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Marathon cottage is just steps away from Little Conch Key and Walkers Island. Curry Hammock State Park and Keys Cable Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

7.6

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7.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Bethany T.

23 Feb 2025

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

Weekend get away

Enjoyed the private island. Easy access to other Keys.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

25 Jan 2025

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

Ocean Cottage

What a great place to stay! Loved our time in the Ocean Cottage and can't wait to go back.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

STEPHEN H.

22 June 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs serious maintenance and cleaning

First, the good.The location was outstanding if you want to get away from the crowds.The cabin is located on a beach on a private island.The beach is on a shallow bay with a nice view of the ocean.It is not swimmable due to muddy bottom and seaweed. Communication from the host was good. The kayaks were serviceable.The cabin itself is another story. If you have read the other reviews you have seen the issues. The deck and stairs have peeling paint and both have loose boards,bad enough to be a hazard. The shower in the hallway bathroom did not work. None of the doors opened and closed properly. The door from the king bedroom to the front balcony would not open at all. Hot water ran out during my wife’s shower most nights. There is no dresser or any drawers in the bedrooms. Vanity space in both bathrooms is very limited.The place was filthy. The pool was green when we arrived on a Sunday. We texted the host who told us it would be addressed the next day. It was still green when we left on Friday. Apparently there is no chlorine in the water. This was a promised amenity that was unavailable to us.The sheets on the king bed were dirty.The host had clean sheets sent the next day.There is mildew on the shower curtains.The bedroom ceiling fan had so much dust on it we were afraid to use it because it would spread the dust. When I brought the issues to the host’s attention he replied that they were aware of the problems and were trying to improve them.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth B.

10 Apr 2024

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

Location

This is the best possible location.Very quiet; very beachy with no real distractions. Three homes are on this little sand bar immediately off of the Overseas Hwy. The home itself is not terribly impressive, but that was not why we were there. One of the showers would not work for us, but we were assured that we just had not pulled it hard enough in the wrong direction to get it to work. There are no real flush fittings in the house, but it has the comfortable feel of an old Florida beach house that will be in a constant state of wear-and-tear. Except that the pull-out futon was not comfortable at all. If I was going to stay longer, we would have probably invested in an air mattress.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Sandra J.

4 Mar 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Quaint cottage

This property was really run down. The deck was rotted. Definitely needed flip flops on it. The dishwasher didn’t clean so we washed by hand. The grill is an old fashioned brickett one. We had cockroaches and a rat in the house. Kayaks were older. One had no plugs and oars were broken. On request he had two others brought in. On the upside, it was freshly painted inside and bedrooms were comfortable. Nice hot showers. And location was great. Ocean front Host was great and checkin and out was painless.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Catherine F.

23 Dec 2023

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

College housing

There are 3 cottages on this property. We stayed in the middle one. The only good thing about this property is the beach/waterfront. Otherwise it reminded me of living in a college apartment. Thick dust on all of the ceiling fans/light fixtures. Stains on towels and bedspread. Couch sags/very uncomfortable. And the pull-out mattress was horrible. Even when placed on the floor. Bathroom ceiling fan rattles. Other bathroom has plywood for flooring. We are all sore from a week spent in uncomfortable beds with no comfortable chairs either. We spent as little time as possible inside the cottage. That said, we enjoyed the kayaks around the mangroves and time at the little beach. We didn’t have a boat but the boat slip looked to be in good condition with a nice deck as well as a covered pavilion nearby. We chose to stay here to save some $ by cooking our own meals. Kitchen was barely functional-again, like a college apartment in regards to pots/pans/knives/utensils/dishes. The dishwasher works but tries to tip forward. I would not stay here again despite the location.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

4 Oct 2023

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

Family Memorial Weekend

A beautiful, little beach with only three cottages made for a perfect family getaway. We felt like we had our own little island in the old Florida Keys. Authentic, beachy, unpretentious. Just what we wanted and needed.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory S.

24 Sept 2023

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

Location, Location, Location

While the house is in need of a few cosmetic updates, it was clean and comfortable. The kayaks are all in need of repair, but we didn't use them much anyway. The island itself...totally worth it. Little Conch island is beautiful, quiet and very biologically diverse. We were lucky enough to have the island to ourselves for a few days and it was Paradise. If you're a lover of nature and peaceful quiet, this is the place.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Jeff B.

12 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Underwhelming

The location was great as were the water amenities. The view and the location were great. The house left a little to be desired. We had roaches and ants on different occasions. And the maintenance needs upgrades, the hall bathroom floor sags and the deck boards are a trip hazard.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric C.

23 June 2023

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

Nice place

We stayed there 6 nights and had the whole property to ourselfs for the first 2 nights. Great location as it was only about a 5 minute drive into Marathon, 20 minute drive to Islamorada, and a little under an hour to Key West. Nice pool, nice little private beach area, and boat ramp/dock. The house was older and needs a little tlc but all in all it was clean and everything worked as it should and had everything we needed except toilet paper. We had a great time staying there and would definately stay there again.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kelli P.

3 June 2023

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not working

Looked great in pics, toilets plugged, no hot shower in 2nd bathroom, 2 huge cockroaches cause the doors wouldnt close rite and wouldnt lock, stairs unsafe, no porch light and husband fell going down stairs at night, pool was green when we arrived, pool side had no umbrella, private beach was trashed out. Only thing that worked rite was the air conditioning thankfully Was not worth what I paid!!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Michael M.

22 Apr 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Needs to Get Better

We wouldn’t be able to stay again. These would be our must haves… sun blocking window treatments, morning sun made it unbearable. Need a bedroom TV, need dresser or shelves in bedroom/closet for clothes, need some bathroom storage/shelves, need a light under unit to BBQ. It would also be nice if the place was a bit more cared for… pool was not well cared for. Under units and beach are very cluttered. We have a long history of staying at Conch Key Cottages. We feel terrible we can no longer feel comfortable there.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Julie D.

5 Apr 2023

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

Island getaway

This property was just as listed and expected. The owner was extremely responsive and timely with all communication. The location is great as it’s a midpoint between the keys. The beach area was great for the kids to play on the sand and wade in the water. We also took advantage of the kayaks and paddleboards, it was great that life vests were available for the kids. The pool was perfectly refreshing. The kitchen was furnished with plenty of utensils/dishes/silverware and even coffee! There were enough soaps/shampoo for our 3 night stay. Check-in and out couldn’t be easier

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kimberly P.

12 Feb 2023

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Would not recommend

We were supposed to be in the middle cottage. We got there and it was dark. I almost fell going up the steps due to no outside lights. We get in and the bathroom floor felt like it was going to collapse. This place is very outdated. We didn’t even stay one night. We left and informed our host that we did not stay and they said that they would talk to their partners and get back to me. It’s been almost 2 weeks and no word. So we are out the large amount of money we paid, but didn’t even stay. That is so poor business. Don’t deal with these people.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

6 Feb 2023

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

Great stay

The home is a bit dated, but it was perfect for our needs! Great view of the water, close to food and activities, and nice and quiet! I would stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alana M., Plymouth, IN USA

3 Feb 2023

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

So Relaxing!!

With the hustle and bustle of the Keys it was wonderful to pull into this private feeling Island. It was so quite and relaxing sitting on the porch watching the waves and all the birds. House was exactly as listed. You can tell they are doing renovations to update the home. It was a very nice home to stay in for our trip to the Keys. I would recommend this home for anyone wanting to avoid the city and have a piece of nature to yourself.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc B.

3 Jan 2023

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

First time VRBO

It was a great experience especially with nice owners accommodating all needs we had at any time.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Brook F.

30 Dec 2022

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

Remote beautiful getaway with so much space and privacy. Excited to see it again next year

Had an great time laid back relaxing time. Most beautiful view of the ocean

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

william k.

25 Sept 2022

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

Hidden paradise

Quiet and Secluded. Great Amenities

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

maria m.

26 July 2022

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

The Hidden Gem

This is a perfect getaway location with everything you need within minutes. I will be back. Thank you

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Joe H., Franklin, TN

11 June 2022

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

Good Budget Condo

I would say this is a good budget condo. It is not as expensive as many other places that we looked at but also it needs a lot of upgrades and some TLC. It has a nice pool, nice private beach with the condo's about 100 feet from the water. The condo itself needs a lot of work. Doors don't fit well so they are hard to open and close. They need to install toilet paper holders, hand towel holders by the since, add some additional storage around the toilet so you can put your toiletries etc. Overall, it is a good place to stay for the money. If you are looking for something really nice, this is not your place. If you want to have a pool close by, fishing off a dock, a place to pick up passengers in a boat, this is a good place. Also the location is nice if you want to fish off the bridge which is only about 1/4 mile walk away.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

7 May 2022

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

Peace and tranquility

There are three older cottages and two larger newer houses that share a private beach. The location is about a 15 minute drive from Marathon. Kayaks were available. We were able to pretty much have the beach to ourselves the first day there. Weather was great. We were an hour twenty from Key West. So we drove down and did our sight seeing. The owners were very responsive. We would definitely book again!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Lubia Blanco

CasaLuxora professionally and locally manages high-end rental properties in the Florida Keys. We deliver the enviornment where lifetime memories are created. Experience CasaLuxora properties.

Why they chose this property

Paradise. A private island with a private sandy beach.

Languages:

English, Spanish, Russian

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