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Boaters Dream- M#13

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 Boaters Dream
Porch & Dock
Porch Overlooking the Water
Front Porch
40 ft Dock

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bathroomsSleeps 691.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

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2 Single Beds, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Boaters Dream- M#13

A beautiful waterfront home with a deep 40ft dock, seaside porch, tiki, and BBQ for ultimate relaxation. Its a true Keys Retreat. This multi bedrooms, 2-bath sleeps 6,King,Queen , 2 twins plus a sofa sleeper in the living area. Located in a unique island community near Marathon, it offers QUICK access to the ocean, bay, 7 Mile Bridge, and sandy Sombrero Beach. Perfect for fishing, boating, and exploring nearby local plazas—ideal for a memorable getaway!

Property manager

John Fruhmorgen

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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 first aid kit

About the area

Marathon

Located in Marathon, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Florida Keys Country Club 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 Sombrero Beach and Curry Hammock State Park.
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Marathon, FL

What's nearby

  • The Turtle Hospital - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Vaca Key - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Florida Keys Country Club - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Seven Mile Bridge - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Sombrero Beach - 7 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Grille & Raw Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Porky's Bayside - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burdines Waterfront - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Boaters Dream- M#13 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Boaters Dream- M#13?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Boaters Dream- M#13?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Boaters Dream- M#13 located?

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

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sabrey M.

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

Wonderfully clean, nice neighborhood

Our family of 4 enjoyed this location very much! The canal was fun although not many fish to catch but we saw we think 8 different manatees in a week! The house was super clean, and beds were comfortable. The covered porch was super nice during the rain. Kayaks were a nice option. Would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

guy m.

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

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Great location, perfect for fisherman.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Priscilla A.

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

Wi Fi out

The house was clean but not that comfortable with a large table in the middle of the small kitchen and vinyl living room furniture. Wi fi went out due to wilder fires but mine never came back on. Called property manager but took several days to get a new router and he expected me to hook it up Then AC never came back on (thermostat needed wi fi} and then needed a repair man.
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor S.

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

Excellent fish camp with plenty of dockage

Had a wonderful time at Boater’s Dream. Fish cleaning station and chest freezer came in very handy and the back deck was a cool location to hangout in the evenings. Lot the house sits on has multiple large palm trees on it and just an excellent location. Neighbors were all really friendly and enjoyed getting to know them. Property manager was very quick to respond to any issues we had and their maintenance guy Steve is an ace. He is an avid fisherman and was quick to offer advice on where to troll and what depths the different species of offshore fish hangout at. Can’t say enough good things about the place. Will be coming back again next year for sure!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Mike W., Orlando, Florida

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

Property has changed in Ten Years. New Owner took up a slip but Neighbor Helped out.

It was Good but Won't Ever Go Back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Todd B.

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

A+ stay

Great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

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

Keys trip 2022

awesome place to stay with beautiful views and friendly service
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Corey M.

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

Beautiful

My family and I were so happy as soon as we pulled up to the property. Perfect to rent a boat or bring your own and have great access to the beautiful ocean. I would definitely bring my family back to this property
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Terri L., Marietta, Georgia

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

Nice 3 bdrrom place

The place was great. The Keys always have tight quarters so having a three bedroom was a plus. Light over the kitchen didn’t work or we never found the switch. The owners did provide paddles for the kayaks though at first stating we had to rent them. In the description it mentioned use of the kayaks for no additional charge.. Neighbors right across street parked their car at the entrance of our driveway making it harder for us to get out but they did move the car when requested. Close to everything. Lots of tasty restaurants not much shopping. Fishing was decent and the life in the canals was spectacular- they even have a resident eel !!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Gary B.

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

Good boating and fishing location

We enjoyed the easy access by water to the 7 mile bridge. Public ramp was nearby. Quiet canal.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

laura J.

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

Great outdoor space.

Outdoor space was great. Management was responsive to concerns.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie S., New York

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

Great getaway

Wonderful communication with owner. Quiet neighborhood, close to many great restaurants and grocery store. Easy access to gulf and Atlantic with plenty of great fishing. Daily visits from the manatees and dolphins!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luther C.

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

Great experience!

Had a great stay, John and Carol were great host. Looking forward to coming back next year.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2022

4/10 Poor

Shari E.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Not clean

The pics online need to be updated. The outside perimeter of property was very unkept. bushes needed to be trimmed, porches were dirty. too much unused furniture was laying around. bikes rusty. outside perimeter lights did not work. most of the lights inside had non working light bulbs, oven does not work. left front burner on stove not working. The entire house needed a DEEP clean from blinds to garbage cans. On a positive note, the location was perfect for boaters. The bathrooms and bedrooms were surface clean. For the money we paid for a week stay. It was not workth it.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Erich H.

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

Looked Better in the Pictures

Overall an ok place to stay and a good location, but not worth the money. Home was relatively dirty when we got there. Old food and used tissues on the floor under the furniture, no sweeping or dusting was done, holes in the walls and the oven didn’t work on bake setting. Outdoor table was covered in fish blood and the floating dock is a hazard.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great fishing beautiful waters

nice corner lot. tight entrance
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

James L.

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

Amazing place at a great price

This rental had everything we needed on our week stay. Having waterfront access with easy boat launch locations nearby was a huge plus. John was always quick to reply and gave great suggestions on places to visit.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mindy W.

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

Fantastic Getaway

This property is a great location for a central base. Everything we needed was nearby. The property is well stocked and perfect for our needs for cooking, laundry, etc. (we don't spend too much time in the house while on vacation). The quiet corner lot was wonderful and gave us much more room. We enjoyed all of the outdoor sitting areas for games, fishing, kayaking, etc. The owners were wonderful - helping us once with a dead car battery and sending us off with Easter treats!! I would easily return to this property in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Meg B.

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

A great laid back week

Second time we've stayed at this property. Great location. Close to everything but on a really quiet street. We'll be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

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

It is a boater dream

We had the best time here. We rented a boat which with the large dock space was perfect. You have the whole peninsula to yourself! Perfect location - dog friendly and quiet neighborhood. You can’t go wrong!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

alicia k.

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

Awesome Location! Fisherman's Paradise

Manatees at the dock, so much fish caught! Great location so close to 7 mile bridge.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donald B., Plant City, FL. Hillsborough

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

2020 vacation

Easy to deal with for renting, good location with quick easy access to take boat out or get what you need from the store.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

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

Great place for boaters!

My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our weeklong stay during mini-season. The property had all of the amenities we could ask for and our host was very accommodating. I highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

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

Family vacation

Great location on canal with small bridge grandson fished there when not out on the boat. Had two porches we used both. Nice little neighborhood . House had everything we needed. Had a great time we will be back. Thanks John for everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bob L.

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

Winter getaway

It was a much needed respite from the winter and the property provided everything we required and then some ! The owners were fantastic and provided anything above the norm in order for myself , Dad and my dog to be comfortable . They particularly went above and beyond to make sure my Dad was comfortable and it really made my stay very relaxing . I would stay here again in a heartbeat and highly recommend this property , The water location and yard along with the seating and porches provide a very nice place to while away the time and just relax. I am planning on returning hopefully on a yearly basis.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2020

About the host

Hosted by John Fruhmorgen

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Languages:

English