OPEN WATERFRONT [not canal] HOUSE [not duplex] Snorkel right from your backyard

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

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Parking available
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Marathon, FL

Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center
‪4 min drive‬
Coco Plum Beach
‪10 min drive‬
Sombrero Beach
‪11 min drive‬
Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)
‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Futon

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

About this property

Snorkeling tour professionals take you right to our home backyard!!!

136 Brian Road is a beautiful spot in a secluded peninsula.

See the sunrise over the Gulf of Mexico form your balcony. Enjoy the endless open water views at this quiet, cul-de-sac location, yet only minutes from shopping and restaurants.

This vintage decorated, two bedroom, two-bath waterfront home has a view of the water from every room. The master bedroom has a queen bed and its own private bathroom. The second bedroom has a twin bed and a futon (full size). The grand room has a queen sofa bed as well.

Nature protected beach-like bay access, allows for easy launching of kayaks/paddle boards. Paddle 100 yards and you will be in a popular snorkeling spot where Captain Hooks and other professional-snorkeling tour companies take their clients. Paddle 200 yards and you will be landing on the inhabited Shands Key. You could even walk there since the water depth from the house's backyard to the shore of the Shands Key is about 3-5 feet.

Amenities include all the comforts of home. Central air with ceiling fans in every room. Washer and dryer. All linens are included.

Fully equipped kitchen includes microwave, electric range/oven, dishwasher, coffee maker, toaster. All cooking utensils along with even a large fish steamer pot are provided.

Flat screen smart TV (Netflix, Hulu loaded), WIFI, wireless phone service with free long distance calls to Canada and US all included.

Plenty of off street parking including covered parking is available. Two newer and two older sea kayaks and snorkeling equipment ready for you. Two bicycles provided as well.

Nearby popular beaches (Sombrero beach and Sunset park) and boat ramps are within 10 min drive.

City of Marathon Vacation Rental License # VACA-22-335.

Property manager

Juan Jaume

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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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

No events allowed

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

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

About the area

Marathon

Located in Marathon, this holiday home is on the beach. 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 Curry Hammock State Park.

Marathon, FL

What's nearby

Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
Curry Hammock State Park - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
The Turtle Hospital - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
Coco Plum Beach - 10 min drive - 6.6 km
Sombrero Beach - 11 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
‪Island Fish Company - ‬5 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬7 min drive
‪Sparky's Landing Fish and Cocktails - ‬5 min drive
‪Keys Fisheries - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is OPEN WATERFRONT [not canal] HOUSE [not duplex] Snorkel right from your backyard pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at OPEN WATERFRONT [not canal] HOUSE [not duplex] Snorkel right from your backyard ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at OPEN WATERFRONT [not canal] HOUSE [not duplex] Snorkel right from your backyard ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is OPEN WATERFRONT [not canal] HOUSE [not duplex] Snorkel right from your backyard located?

Nestled on the beach, this Marathon holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Marathon Air Museum, Sunset Park Beach and Coco Plum Beach. Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center and Marathon Visitor Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

lisa k.

2 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

March 25 2025

Nice location, View and neighborhood. Would have been able to access water if dock had been installed. Bikes unreliable. Convenient to many parks and keys.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca and George W.

10 Mar 2025

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

Review of Property

Great

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy T.

25 Feb 2025

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

Location amenities parking & comfort

Located on a channel with view and easy water access. Kitchen included lots of choices for cooking and serving. Deck was relax and shaded. Neighborhood not commercial. Close to things to see, grocery, restaurants, beaches, trails, etc. home pictures and descriptions accurate. Host very responsive and helpful.Would definitely recommend and return if we come to the Keys again.

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne B.

17 Feb 2025

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

Wonderful stay

Juan is a wonderful host! This house is located on a very quiet road that is easily accessible to everything! Juan promptly replied to all of our inquiries and questions before, during and after our stay. This home is very clean and organized. It has everything you will need- pots, pans, utensils, seasonings, coffee filters, soaps, beach towels, and bath towels, etc. Downstairs, he has kayaks, a paddleboard, bicycles, beach chairs, beach umbrella, mask, snorkels, fishing pole with lures for your use. We kayaked every day and explored different areas as well as Shands Key (we saw a couple of turtles around there each time we went out) and saw stingrays, turtles, nurse sharks and other kinds of fish throughout our ten day stay. It was easiest to launch the kayaks around high tide. There is also a walking/biking path on Aviation Blvd that is shaded in the morning that you can easily walk to from the house. We recommend visiting the Turtle Hospital (best to make reservations), Bahia Honda State Park, Curry Hammock State Park and the two mile walk/bike on the old Seven Mile Bridge to Pigeon Key (or take the train ride there). This is also where you will see the most beautiful sunsets. If the parking lot is full, you can park across the street near the Sunset Grille. Such a magical place! Thanks for sharing your piece of paradise with us, Juan!

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Perri B.

28 Jan 2025

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

On the ocean

The house is obviously older but certainly in very useable condition. All of our needs were met and all texts to the owner were answered quickly. The weather was far from perfect, cold and windy. There were some drafts around the glass doors but had it been warm outside, we never would have noticed. Enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon S.

21 July 2024

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

Outdated

The furniture is outdated and uncomfortable.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

19 July 2024

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

Great little tropical home

We had a wonderful stay! Juan was a great hist. He kept in contact with us a week before the stay and gave us updates on the property. The house was comfortable and perfect for our needs. I have stayed in several vacation homes and I will stay this is the MOST well stocked home ive ever stayed in. Juan thought of everything. Even down to a beach umbrella and pool noodles. My only complaint (which is not the fault of the host) is the floating dock was damaged prior to our arrival and had to be taken down. This made water access almost impossible bc the area in front of the home is muddy. But the views and the breeze and atmosphere was wonderful. We had a wonderful and much needed vacation.

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacie S.

29 June 2024

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

Relaxing in Marathon.

Property was well kept and organized. Everything we needed was provided. Owner was responsive quickly to any questions. Location was Amazing. We snorkeled 100 yards from the house every day, even up close with a sea turtle! Kayaks were exactly what we needed them to be. There was a hiccup with the pier having to be removed, so getting our young son in and out at low tide and the mud was complicated, as he sank up to his waist. Owner was understanding and quickly moved to make it right. Would highly recommend a stay!

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie W.

22 Apr 2024

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

Love the location

No major complaints at all. There were a few little things that didn't really matter as far as our enjoyment of the house. The Keys are great.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

george b.

17 Mar 2024

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

Marvelous Marathon

We found the house to be very comfortable for our needs. The views and location were excellent.

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reginold M.

3 Mar 2024

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

Great location

Beautiful view. Quiet neighborhood. Very relaxing. Just what we were looking for. Also conveniently located for restaurants and activities.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni M.

25 Jan 2024

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

Relaxing

It is a nice 2 bedroom 2 bathroom house. Beautiful balcony overlooking water. They have several kayaks to use, washer/dryer, stocked with dishes, pots/pans, drinkware. We enjoyed our time very much.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L.

3 Aug 2023

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

Amazing!

We loved staying here and would stay here again! The hosts were responsive, kind and let us check in early. If you're reading comments and concerned about some of the negative ones, let me set your fears aside - the house was lovely and the water equipment worked as they should. The furniture/decor is a bit dated but that did not negatively impact our stay. The kayaks all worked great plus there was a paddle board in the basement/garage/storage that we could use. The dock was a bit precarious so just use caution. We loved being right on the water and took full advantage of the deck and fire pit. The house is at the end of the street which is quiet. We were a short drive to Sombrero Beach which was our favorite for a no-fuss beach. If you need a different sunset view, check out sunset beach. Cools views of the sunset but amazing views of the water - we saw so many different types of sea life right off the dock!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

tim a.

23 June 2023

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

Fantastic location!

This is a fantastic location! Paddleboard and kayak from the dock. Saw turtles daily. Private and quiet yet close to restaurants and grocery stores. Just need to replace the bedroom ceiling fan.

Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

29 Apr 2023

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

Marathon Key Hideaway

We were pleasantly impressed with the quiet neighborhood and scenic view that this rental provided. The house was very clean and well furnished with all the amenities of home. The Marathon location allowed for several short jaunts to Key West and local restaurants.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

kendall m.

8 Mar 2023

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

Great location !

We really enjoyed our stay ! However the creature comforts

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Doug S.

1 Mar 2023

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

Amazing View

The view was amazing! Overall the house was a disappointment, so dated. There was no waste basket in kitchen. The master bath tub didnt drain, the toilet ran and the fan in the bedroom went 1 speed , SLOW. The beds were very hard and uncomfortable. One chair on deck was broken, there shoukd be bath fans in both bathrooms . There was no grill and no hot tub. I know pools are expensive, but you couldn't swim in the water out front. Kitchen had some cooking utensils, but limited. The batteries died in the keyless entry, but thankfully there was a lock box with extra keys. The weather was fabulous, but for the price we paid, the house wasn't good for us.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

17 Feb 2023

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

Location! Location! Location!,

Great location.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven H.

4 Feb 2023

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

Marathon 022023

Very comfortable and relaxing. Great view! We hope to stay again in the future!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Celeste B.

29 Jan 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not acceptable to rent in this condition

The location is perfectly beautiful. Owners response to main door lock not working was immediate however he quickly assumed operator error when I thought it was low batteries. We installed new batteries and lock worked.Amenities not as listed. Bikes not usable due to extreme rust and mold. Kayaks took on water during trip out. Found previous patching on bottoms leaking and we re-patched to make usable. No wash clothes or dish clothes, two thin beach towels and both comforters stained on bottom side. Rattan furniture inside and out had broken and missing pieces to their seats and backs.Director chairs dirty loose and unsafe. Kitchen floor had loose vinyl square. Washer and drier shook pictures on wall out of square. Medicine cabinets and closet carpeting was very old and very stained. Not a snorkeling destination as listed beyond normal scattered fish off shore. No check out information given beyond time to be out.

Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob S.

16 Jan 2023

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

Marathon Vacation

Location, location, location. Right on the water with a million dollar view. Clean and well stocked. Kayaks supplied to enjoy the direct water access. Close to shopping, entertainment, and restaurants.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elena m.

3 Jan 2023

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

Excellent location! Beautiful property!

Would rent again!!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

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