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Sunrise over Media Luna
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Gulf Open Water, Stunning Views, Protected Boat Dock, Parking

Media Luna is located on the Gulf of Mexico, this island home has 55 feet of sliding glass doors opening onto the Gulf, offering magnificent sunsets, crystal clear water for fishing, swimming and snorkeling to see tropical fish.

RENTALS are SATURDAY to SATURDAY ONLY. Unless you are renting for more than 4 weeks.

The home features views of the horizon from every room and is on the sunset viewing side of the island. A private boat basin and dock surrounded by a decked seawall extends out into the Gulf providing a unique setting for morning coffee or sunset cocktails.

Designed for casual living, this half-moon shaped home has cypress-beamed ceilings, 3 NEW A/C units, 3 bedrooms, 2 recently updated full baths, a large multiple-seating area living room, fully equipped kitchen, linens provided, laundry room and enclosed 925 s.f. screened Florida room/screened in porch. All on one level. No stairs. Max of 6 adults with up to 2 children additional. No extra charges for normal cleanings. Excessive cleaning costs will be deducted from your security deposit. NO pets allowed. No exceptions.

The master bedroom at one end of the home has a king-sized bed and private bathroom. The other two bedrooms each have a queen and twin bed. There are four TVs, DVD player, black and white wifi printer, Comcast HIGH SPEED xfinity internet, phone & TV. Multiple desks and high speed WIFI make this home perfect for work from home or remote learning. Utilities and linens are included. Fully stocked kitchen including stemware for evening wine/cocktails and plenty of cookware/utensils. New countertops/backsplash so please use cutting boards and trivets or hot pads on it. Gas grill plus two charcoal grills for easy cooking.

Comcast TV & wireless 300+ HIGH SPEED internet service, & unlimited US, Canada, Mexico & Puerto Rico telephone calls. Fabulous quiet neighborhood, one road in-and-out, provides an excellent place for using our new bikes, jogging or walking.

Water is 20 steps from our back door. Gas grill plus two charcoal grills on deck. Circular driveway with covered parking. For ease of entering the seawall area, a 28' boat is the maximum boat length. Boat trailer can be parked away from driveway. Concrete fish cleaning station was made specifically for the home and the use of guests. Fish right off the seawall and dock.

Short drive to mulitple grocery stores, pharmacies and restuarants. 10-15 minutes from Sombrero Beach and 7 mile bridge. Plenty of places to rent boats, kayaks, and more nearby. Smooth paths for biking, running and walking. Only 45 miles north of Key West.

Please note: All rentals are SATURDAY to SATURDAY only. The City of Marathon Vacation Rental License code ordinance prevents rental homes to be rented for less than 7 consecutive days.

Licensed by: State of Florida Dept. of Business & Professional Regulations DWE5404580; Monroe County Tourist Development License; City of Marathon Vacation Rental License PLR2020-00572

Property manager

Heather Bennett

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
House Rules are strictly enforced. Any violation could lead to the forfeiture of all or part of your security deposit.
Access to the property is contingent upon owner receiving and approving the signed rental agreement.
We have large parking area for boat trailers and vehicles. No parking is allowed on the street.

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Marathon

Located in Marathon, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sombrero Beach and Curry Hammock State Park, while Crane Point Museum and Nature Center and Marathon Air Museum are cultural highlights. 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 - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • The Turtle Hospital - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Sombrero Beach - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Vaca Key - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Coco Plum Beach - 13 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Island Fish Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sparky's Landing Fish and Cocktails - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Keys Fisheries - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gulf Open Water, Stunning Views, Protected Boat Dock, Parking pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gulf Open Water, Stunning Views, Protected Boat Dock, Parking?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulf Open Water, Stunning Views, Protected Boat Dock, Parking?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gulf Open Water, Stunning Views, Protected Boat Dock, Parking located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Crane Point Museum and Nature Center, Marathon Air Museum and Boot Key Harbor. Florida Keys Country Club and Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 158 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 158 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 158 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 158 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 158 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous location on the Gulf
Two couples spent here fishing and relaxing. The house is exactly as pictured. The kitchen was well stocked and had everything we needed. The beds were comfortable with nice sheets and pillows. Bath towels were new and there were plenty of extra towels and blankets available. Seating in the den was comfortable. We enjoyed the screened in porch and saw nice sunsets. We had a 22 ft boat that was easy to maneuver in and out of the cove. Overall, we had a fantastic stay and would highly recommend this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unbeatable views
Absolutely the best sunset views on the island. Very well supplied with everything we needed. Lanai was very large and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Great location, clean and comfortable. Pictures and description are accurate. Lots of fish around the seawall. Dolphins went by one day. Thanks, we enjoyed it!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Open gulf
Being right on the water was amazing! Kitchen had almost everything you could need and the beds were comfortable. We had a really great stay. Host was quick to respond and we’d go back again. Thanks for sharing your home!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Two weeks on the Gulf
Very comfortable with awesome view of the Gulf with room to dock a small boat.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great to stay! It’s our 2nd time
Always fun
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great sunset views over the gulf
Property was cozy. George and Mary added nice touches to make for a homey stay. Kitchen has anything you could possibly need. Was intrigued by all the sea life in their pooled in area. Crabs, jellyfish, zebra fish, and many more. The Dolphins swam within 50 feet of their seawall. Very relaxing stay
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great waterfront place for a larger party
Although it was just my wife and I, we really enjoyed the large space, waterfront location, and the many additional items to make a Keys stay enjoyable. The boat basin and dock, many outdoor chairs, screened in porch, and well appointed inside. We stayed here about 30 years ago, and when I saw it available, we had to stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful sunsets
Beautiful sunset view. Perfect spot for a quiet vacation with family and friends. Protected boat dock and convenient location with access to Gulf or Atlantic water for fishing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Excellent location. Great views of Florida Bay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay for a family!
Our family enjoyed our stay immensely…Lots of sea life right at the house and many fish caught!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bobby G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
We really enjoyed the gulf front property in marathon. Easy to make a day trip to key west or key largo. Outdoor area was great for sunsets.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Media Luna
We had a pleasant stay, the location was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

alfredo g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Couldn't have asked for more
Personally, this was the first rental where the owner didn't provide the cheapest type of toilet paper to their renters. Not only was the house ideal but so we're the little things (like TP). My wife and her friend saw a lot of sea life and they're marine enthusiasts. And that back porch...not sure if we spent more time inside or there. And that bench on the far side was a genius move. Looking forward to staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Media Luna
Great time as usual. Good location. Will miss not being back due to family use. Heather is very quick to respond to issues.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Annie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stormy seas
We loved the location, sadly the weather was quite mixed! We actually had some heating on! The house is great albeit a little tired and could do with smarting up a bit, given the cost of the accommodation. We were unable to swim due to the sea grass everywhere. Sadly the bikes didn’t work either which was a shame(poorly maintained and rusted) The location is stunning and the sunsets were amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

ken r.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
marathon 2024
Great location and amenities, lots of living space. Screened in lanai was awesome. Seawall provided great views and fishing opportunities. Home is located near many stores and restaurants
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Sue E., Franklin Kentucky USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Good location & spacious but needs updating
Property has good bones but needs updating. Shouldn’t advertise bicycles and beach chairs if not in working order. Some confusion figuring out where all lights turn on but we managed. Lagoon was difficult to maneuver in and out of-we had a 22’ boat. Heather was easy to work with in booking and communication up to our arrival.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Property was as pictured, peaceful and beautiful location. Check in was easy. Awesome snorkeling and gorgeous sunsets. Just what we needed! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bradley W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Views
Great stay !!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great fishing base
Easy access to Vaca Cut and Seven Mile Bridge, nice chest freezer for bait, great protected dockage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for a family vacation
This was our third year vacationing here, and as usual, we had a relaxing and great time. There was so much marine life there. The fishing is great. Two years in a row, we have seen huge manatees passing by. The place always feels bigger than you would first expect. The screened porch takes up the length of the house and has a great view of the ocean, which is so relaxing. The only issue I had this year, was not the owners fault, but rather those that stayed there before us. The guests who stayed before us, did not follow the cleaning instructions the owners instructed in the check-out instructions. Over all though, we still had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wyck N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
The location on the water is great. Sunsets are directly behind the house and could not be better. Lagoon blocks boat wake or waves on a windy day but is very tricky to enter, especially on a windy day. I would not try with a boat larger than 25 ft. We had a person on each side and front and back to keep from hitting the walls during entry and exit. The next door neighbor is going to watch you like a hawk when you come and go EVERY TIME. The house is clean but there were some dirty dishes in the cabinets including pans not washed so we spent the first half day cleaning. Outside of house could use some cleanup of old ladders, grills, fishing equipment and a little litter. However, would recommend depending on your needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Julie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Family Vacation
Beautiful sunset, nice location for fishing. Clean but heavily dated property. Walkway around lagoon and steps are very slippery, use caution.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second Stay
As wonderful as the first back in the early 90's. Really enjoyed our week of paradise. Thanks Heather
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Heather Bennett

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Our family lives in multiple states from the East Coast to the Midwest. We have been here as young adults, with our newborns and now with our grown kids. We have so many treasured memories centered around this home and wish to share the beauty of the keys with our guests.

Why they chose this property

Media Luna has been in our family for over 3 decades. As the next generation to own and take care of this unique and beautiful property, we are looking forward to even more wonderful sunsets, time in the water and memories to last a lifetime.

What makes this property unique

A breathtaking view from every bedroom and the living space along with a large screened in porch with plenty of seating really take advantage of the open water views. A covered carport keeps the car cool on a hot day as does all 3 of the NEW air conditioners. The only private seawall in Marathon offers perfect protection for boats and a great place to rest and relax as well as outstanding snorkeling a few steps from the home. Picture worthy sunsets are always worth celebrating!

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