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Almost Paradise 3bed/2bath single family in Flamingo Island with dockage !

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Living area
Living area
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Marathon, FL
  • Florida Keys Country Club
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • The Turtle Hospital
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Sombrero Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Almost Paradise 3bed/2bath single family in Flamingo Island with dockage !

Welcome to Almost Paradise, a 3 bedroom 2 bath tropical home tucked away on Flamingo Island. This tiny ocean side island is off the beaten path yet minutes from charter boats, grocery stores, pharmacy, airport, Crane Point Nature Center, the famous Turtle Hospital, cafes, shopping, library, and picturesque Sombrero Beach, with its white sand and graceful coconut palms. For the more adventuresome, Key West is only an hour away.

The house has French doors opening onto a second floor screened porch and wraparound walkway. Furnished with one king bed, two queens, washer/dryer, TV/WiFi, fully equipped kitchen, barbeque grill, central air and more.
Tie up at our 28 ft dock on a deep water canal that connects to Sisters Creek. East Sisters entrance gives ocean access to offshore fishing for sailfish and marlin, or diving at Sombrero Lighthouse.
Take West Sisters entrance and slip under the Seven Mile Bridge into the Gulf of Mexico. Try your luck at back country fly fishing for tarpon, bonefish and permit. Surrounded by endless sea and sky, kayak, paddle board, snorkel, wade or explore. Share the solitude of quieter waters with cavorting dolphins, soaring eagles, ospreys, man-o-war birds, clownish pelicans, and majestic wading birds.
At home, enjoy morning coffee at eye level with hummingbirds sipping nectar in the orange geiger blossoms. Watch white ibis foraging in the garden. The house, designed to catch the tradwinds, has ceiling fans in every room, making air conditioning an option. Fall asleep to rustling palms and tarpon splashng off the dock. Our full moon is so bright it casts shadows and on moonless nights, the dark sky is sequined with constellations and planets.  Occasionally, you'll catch a satellite moving through the heavens. Best time to see the Internationl Space Station is 45 to 60 minutes after sunset or 45 to 60 minutes before sunrise. Liven up those dark nights with stargazing and a little romance.  
Come and discover the Florida Keys, an archipelago of more than 1,000 tropical islands. Swim, dive, fish, shop, golf, dine, kayak, birdwatch, read, nap in a hammock, simply work on your tan, or maybe even fall in love.

Please note that if you plan on bringing or renting a boat, jet skis or other water crafts, we can only guarantee that one will fit at the dock.  Maximum boat length will be 25 feet. Please make sure to confirm the dock size, space for trailer parking, and if more than one vessel is allowed. This property allows ONE boat & ONE trailer only.  No dishwasher in this unitl

This property is “dog friendly” so you are required to select the pet fee option when booking if you are bringing a dog. All dogs must be approved prior to booking - dogs under 50lbs only. There are breed restrictions due to insurance reasons. Pet fee is non refundable & taxable. If you are booking on Airbnb ~ the pet fee will be asked for after booking as it will not be included in total cost. The fee is based on the breed & size. Dog friendly only - NO cats or other animals. Max allowed is 2. Failure to disclose the dog and pay the pet fee will result in a charge up to $500 and asked to vacate without a refund. No cats or other animals allowed at this property.

***Whether you book directly with us, on Airbnb or Vrbo, you are required to esign our terms & conditions. These are emailed to you after the reservation has been confirmed. If you have any questions about them please let us know. We will also be requesting some additional information that the sites may not provide. We are required to have certain information on file per the company & the City of Marathon. 

Things to note:
VACA-22-251
Must be 25 or older & present for entire stay
No dishwasher
Dog friendly w/restrictions - 50lbs or less, non reufnable & taxable pet fee based on breed & size, max allowed 2. 
Check in is at 4pm day of arrival
Check out is at 10am day of departure 

 

Property manager

Vacation Rentals of the Florida Keys
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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
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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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Marathon

Marathon is home to this holiday home. Crane Point Museum and Nature Center and Shady Palm Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Florida Keys Country Club and Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Marathon, FL

What's nearby

  • Florida Keys Country Club - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Crane Point Museum and Nature Center - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • The Turtle Hospital - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Sombrero Beach - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Vaca Key - 9 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Grille & Raw Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Porky's Bayside - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burdines Waterfront - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Almost Paradise 3bed/2bath single family in Flamingo Island with dockage ! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Almost Paradise 3bed/2bath single family in Flamingo Island with dockage !?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Almost Paradise 3bed/2bath single family in Flamingo Island with dockage !?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Almost Paradise 3bed/2bath single family in Flamingo Island with dockage ! located?

Situated in Marathon, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Florida Keys Country Club and Boot Key Harbor. Crane Point Museum and Nature Center and Fishermen's Community Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

JJ P.

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

So glad we explored this part of the United States

3 minor issues: A couple of kitchen drawers were actually quite dirty and contained completely rusted useless tools; The ice cube trays were stacked together in the laundry room but were stored while wet so there was mold in them; the iron was stored in a closet and not emptied of the water so it was sitting in a pool of water on top of a tub. The welcoming basket and note were very nice! Having laundry soap and so many other small items made the visit more pleasant.
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Great house in peaceful neighborhood

We enjoyed our stay. The house lived up to the description in the listing. It would be well suited for two couples with seperate master bed rooms and bathrooms. The bed was very comfortable. The only thing I would mention is there is a serious flight of steps up to the front door, which could be an issue for some. We had no problem however.
Stayed 20 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alan B.

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

De-list This Property

This place is noy even close to a VRBO acceptable property. The Property Managing Company, Vacation Rentals of the Florida Keys is below acceptable as well. Please issue a full refund for this old, dirty and lacking property. I can provide pictures to support this review.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hunter K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly V.

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

Quiet neighborhood

We really enjoyed the beautifully screened in porch. We rented kayaks from Florida keys kayak and standup paddle board in Marathon. They were excellent to work with. They delivered kayaks directly to our vacation house. We paddled the waterways daily. Much fun!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

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