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8 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 20557 sq m

Popular amenities

Beach view

Hot tub

Washer

Pool

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Marathon, FL

Coco Plum Beach7 min walk
Dolphin Research Center3 min drive
Curry Hammock State Park5 min drive
Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)72 min drive

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

5 Single Beds

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 8

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Southern Diversion Two is an exclusive private gated estate located in Marathon in the Florida Keys. This sprawling 2 acre private estate is located directly on the gulf of Mexico featuring 300 feet of open water to capture the most breathtaking sunset views. There is deep water dockage and a private beach with a Tiki hut and brand new pool and deck overlooking sprawling open water bay views. There are 3 pools on property offering privacy when desired. The property has 3 separate homes on site. The main house is beautifully appointed with custom cherry cabinets and detailed woodwork, 2 dishwashers, 2 sinks, 36 inch dual fuel range with 6 burners and custom cherry vent hood, separate wall oven and ultra microwave with convection and crisper settings. Granite counter tops ,breakfast bar with bar stools ,and separate waterfront dining room that seats 10. There is a separate icemaker and a complete kitchen with dishes, silverware appliances, glassware pots and pans.The main house has 3 master suites that all have ocean views and private bathrooms, One includes a double trundle. There are brand new flat screens throughout. Outside luxuries include heated infinity disappearing edge swimming pool, hot tub, gas grill, multiple patios with lounge chairs and tables There is a boat ramp on property for boats, jet skis, and wave runners. The property has deep water dockage (4 feet at low tide) with electric, water and fish cleaning station. The guest house has 3 bedrooms One king, one double twin room, a bunk room sleeping 5 . The guest house has a full kitchen granite counter tops, wall oven microwave, full refrigerator including water and ice maker in door The guest house also includes a separate private pool and pool table in family room. The cabana house has a queen size bed with private bath, mini bar, sink and refrigerator. The beachfront casida has a queen bed beautiful ocean views , outdoor patio and seating wine cooler and coffee maker. Marathon is known for world class fishing and an array of activities from relaxing on our private beach to scuba diving, snorkeling and catching fresh lobster right off the backyard. Marathon water sports are endless including boat rentals, kayaking, wake boarding, jet skiing, waterskiing . Catch your dinner off the backyard dock anything from fresh grouper, yellow tail , snapper, dolphin, and many more. vacation rental # plr201400025 # plr201400024
Key west is 40 minutes south making it a great day trip . Southern Diversion Marathon is your perfect getaway .
We provide a full time property manager available 24/7 for anything our guests may need. Southern Diversion offers the perfect escape and tropical dream vacation.
Feel free to visit other Southern Diversion Properties in The Florida Keys http://www.homeaway.com/property/preview/7396601 http://www.vrbo.com/preview/209276

Property manager

Terri Melilli

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

We have a 120 day cancellation policy . This is listed in our contract and superceeds homeaways policy

We require a security guard at all weddings to be paid by the renter.

1) Any weddings over 30 guests will require a security guard. 2) any weddings over 20 guests require an event fee.

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Marathon

Located in Marathon, this villa 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 Long Key State Park. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling adventures can be found near the property.

Marathon, FL

What's nearby

Coco Plum Beach - 7 min walk
Dolphin Research Center - 3 min drive
Curry Hammock State Park - 5 min drive
Little Conch Key - 7 min drive
Sombrero Beach - 16 min drive

Getting around

Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

‪Island Fish Company - ‬7 min drive
‪Sparky's Landing Fish and Cocktails - ‬8 min drive
‪Angler and Ale - ‬7 min drive
‪Key Colony Inn Restaurant & Lounge - ‬10 min drive
‪Marathon Bagel Co. - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Southern Diversion Estate-see our reduced rates pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Southern Diversion Estate-see our reduced rates ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Southern Diversion Estate-see our reduced rates ?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Southern Diversion Estate-see our reduced rates located?

Nestled on the beach, this Marathon villa is within a 15-minute walk of Coco Plum Beach and Crawl Key. Curry Hammock State Park is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jeff J.

8 May 2024

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

Just what we were looking for

We were celebrating my wife’s 40th birthday. There were 17 people in our group. Adults and children. Something for everyone to do. We enjoyed relaxing at the property by the pools, fishing from the dock, kayaking and paddle boarding. We went scuba diving with better than most scuba, deep sea fishing on the tail walker. We hired chef Heather for several dinners. It was an amazing trip.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margie M.

25 Apr 2024

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

Michigan Family Vacation

Our family takes an annual trip together, there were 17 of us this time. The property had something for everyone, best aspects are the sunsets and the infinity pool. The property manager was one of the best we've ever had- very responsive.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Mary C.

8 Mar 2024

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

Family gathering

I like the separation of the bedrooms. Having the 2 separate sleeping areas are great. Especially when you have a family with younger children.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Cheryl T.

13 Feb 2024

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

Paradise

This property is amazing. It accommodated our family perfectly, we appreciated the three living spaces. The kitchen in the main house is large which allowed many prepping and cooking at the same time. The large pans need to be replaced due to peeling coating, everything else was great. The outside was amazing, such a beautiful estate. The infinity pool and hottub are protected from the wind, so even the tornado high winds didnt stop our fun. It was a vacation to remember, thanks.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

29 Jan 2024

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

Great Property

Loved the property. Great bedrooms and pools and views. Property manager friendly and responsive. Hot tub was wonderful, but did not always work. We had a great time.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy W.

27 Nov 2023

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

Thanksgiving vacay

Beautiful place.wonderful time.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

George C., Chesterfield MO

6 Aug 2023

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

Grandkids hideout.

All 7 kids loved having their own house with pool. Girls and boys had their own rooms. Sunsets were spectacular. Boys had room to play and girls grabbed some rays. Fishing was great. Excellent for BIG family.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

richard m.

23 June 2023

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

Great experience - almost perfect house

Our week at Southern Diversion was very very nice – but not perfect. The buildings and grounds were exceptional. The house was very clean, furniture was in good condition, and the beds were comfortable. Snorkeling was a wonderful experience, the infinity pool was a big favorite, and the Tiki hut was perfect. We had a family group of fifteen people 18 to 85 years old and everyone enjoyed the week immensely. The not-so-perfect issues were lack of bathrooms and shortage of dining table space. Note that people using the Casita will not have a bathroom of their own - they have to go into the main house and use a bathroom there. The guest house has two shared bathrooms for three bedrooms (beds for 9 people) – not horrible, but certainly not up to standard for this price range. The dining area has one table with 10 chairs – not really sufficient for a large group that likes to eat together. We knew this from the website info and were able to move a table and chairs from the porch into the dining area. That worked reasonably well – but certainly not perfect. Access to Key West was good – about 1 hr 15 min drive and nearby activities were plentiful. Boat rental and fishing charters were readily available in Marathon along with a large variety of restaurants and good shopping. We had a wonderful week and would happily return in future.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R., Destin ,Florida

10 June 2023

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

Week in our favorite paradise

Amazing location for 50th anniversary gathering for family and friends! Many thanks to Joe, our wonderful caretaker, in meeting all our needs and making our stay enjoyable.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betsey W., Jacksonville

3 June 2023

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

Family getaway

Great place for large family getsway.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Breanna R.

20 May 2023

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

Beautiful stay

This place was absolutely gorgeous from the first trip up the driveway! Incredible views from dawn till dusk! The multiple pools gave us options throughout the day based on the temperature and sun! The Amenities and capabilities with this property are endless and we were sad we had to leave! The smiles and memories will last a lifetime!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten W.

5 Mar 2023

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

Location was wonderful.

The process was smooth and we would recommend for a large group.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

anders w.

25 Feb 2023

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

Great spot with spectacular views

The main and side houses easily fit ourselves, our 5 kids and their spouses and 6 grandkids. Big open space. Very private. Nice pools. Lots of things you need on site. Easy to town. Joe the caretaker was attentive. Owner very responsive. Wonderful trip.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy D., Sanford, FL

3 Jan 2023

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

Beautiful property!

Beautiful property and worked well for our large group. It was very private and secure. It had a few minor issues , such as we needed more linens for kids who decided to crash on the couch in the big house. Also, the boat ramp was tricky because of how steep it was. We had a few minor plumbing issues too, but the property manager was quick to resolve them. Over all it was a great stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

doreen p.

26 Dec 2022

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

great stay in the keys

loved all the space we had .. we had 4 kids and 8 adults and the space was perfect the driveway was nice and long so the kids could ride their scooters and skateboards .. the pools and hot tub was great.. they do need to get some good stainless steel pots and pans all the ones in kitchen are peeling so not so great to cook in... other then that it was all great..

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jean S.

9 Dec 2022

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

Thanksgiving family get together

This was a beautiful property to get together with my children and grandchildren. Everyone enjoyed the house, location and the Florida Keys!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zack K.

7 Sept 2022

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

Finally travelling(COVID)!!

We have waited 2.5yrs to get to this property, and it was worth the wait! The property is huge you never feel crowded. The fishing off the dock was awesome! Thanks again!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julee L.

24 Aug 2022

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

So great we didn't want to leave

Beautiful houses and property. I over packed, they have multiple kitchens with everything you need! Cooking pots and large skillets for a group, a deep freeze in the pantry, multiple coffee makers with coffee and filters (which i forgot both), blenders, beach towels, sunscreen, games,. We dove for lobsters right off the dock and seawall.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hunt D.

11 Apr 2022

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

Spring Break 22

Beautiful property - perfect for 4 families for Spring Break! Room to spread out and to gather for meals.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren L., Bremerton, Washington

3 Apr 2022

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

Best family vacation ever!

16 members of my family came from 4 different states to gather at this amazing estate. Everything was so clean and there was room for all of us to stay comfortably. The main house, guest house, cabana and casita were just perfect! Everyone agreed that the beds were so comfortable. Beautiful furnishings and the 3 pools were well used and enjoyed especially by our 4 young children. Decks and balconies everywhere with amazing views of the water. The pier was a a real plus. We were able to rent 2 deck boats and keep them at the property. Just a beautiful estate! Foliage was gorgeous and made us feel that we were on an island to ourselves. We felt so safe with the main gate locking. We will definitely gather here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

James D.

29 Mar 2022

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

Paradise found!

Property was in a great location but somewhat outdated. It needs a little TLC, but everything was in working order. Pools were awesome and the views were spectacular. Property manager (Joe) was outstanding, and checked on us when he was working on site to make sure that everything was OK. Great time had by all the family. Snorkeling around the pier was great, as well. Sunsets were breathtaking!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nathan V.

12 Mar 2022

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

Happy Campers

We came down with 20 family members from aged 60 to 1, kids loved the pools and property gave plenty of space to provide alone time for those who desired. Property manager Joe was great for addressing any small issues with TV, fans and whatnot. Great experience for the whole family.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara T. T.

13 Feb 2022

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

Intimate family wedding

4 generations enjoyed a week of all the activities the Keys can offer while celebrating my daughters wedding ceremony. It was perfect. Property manager was wonderful.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

3 Jan 2022

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

24/7 Beach life

Our view was breathtaking and our grandchildren had an aquarium right in their backyard to snorkel in whenever they wanted. Paddle boards and kayaks and 3 amazing pools to take turns in kept them very busy. Just walking outside the gate was a wonderful nature walk through this lovely community and creatures scurrying about to catch but they never did. We loved cooking in the open kitchen and BBQ’s on the deck were great and we rarely went out to eat. We hope to come back and my granddaughter wants to have her next birthday party here. I can just imagine them in a few years enjoying the 3 bedroom house with the pool table and telling us it’s theirs for the week We rented a 19 foot boat which we tied to the pier and found some beautiful fishing spots and a great sandbar to play on

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

1662dpatch p.

26 Dec 2021

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

Best home rental experience

My company goes to the Keys for an annual company trip. The owner (Terri), the maintenance man (Joe) and the beautiful home made for one of our best trips. Before we arrived at the house I could not find my reservation info and I couldn't figure out how to log into VRBO. I set it up with my company email vs my personal. I was freaking out because our flight was leaving shortly and we were arriving late on a Saturday. I called VRBO, they got a message to Terri, and she called me immediately. Life saver! Sounds like a wonderful woman too. The home was clean and well stocked. I've rented a number of houses where there are no extra garbage bags, toilet paper, etc.. Here we didn’t have make an immediate run to the store to stock up. We were there for 5 days and had 15 guests. The home is on 2 acres and had tons of privacy. Our group is well behaved but there were no concerns about bothering the neighbors. The 2 separate guest houses were a blessing too. The people who wanted to stay up late were all far away from the main house. We all had a great time and will definitely return. Thank you Terri and Joe for allowing us to stay in your wonderful home!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021