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Waterfront! Why rent on a canal when you can be on Bonefish Bay.Newly Remodeled

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Backyard, pool & hot tub. Table w/ chairs as well as several lounge chairs.
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Lots of seating by the pool.
Screened in porch/patio with ceiling fans.
Screened in patio/balcony. Table seats 8

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8213.7 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Marathon, FL
  • Curry Hammock State Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Coco Plum Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Sombrero Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Ensuite 1

1 King Bed

Ensuite 2

1 King Bed

Ensuite 3

1 Queen Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront! Why rent on a canal when you can be on Bonefish Bay.Newly Remodeled

NOTICE: WE DO NOT RENT OUTSIDE OF VRBO. IF YOU GET AN UNSOLICITED EMAIL ABOUT THIS PROPERTY, IT IS A SCAM. WE DO NOT ADVERTISE ON CRAIGS LIST.

Beautifully uniquely positioned on Bone Fish Bay with quick access to the Atlantic or Gulf, via Vaca Cut.

Two blocks from new and improved Coco Plum Beach! (See picture). Irma did leave us one gift, a super improved and larger beach. Coco Plum is just outside of Marathon and next to Key Colony Beach Florida in the Middle Keys. Very quiet and safe.

Private pool and hot tub located on a rare secluded property at the end of the street on Bonefish Bay which makes it very peaceful. Large backyard and pool is absolutely private. Your only neighbors are to the west and they can't see you and you can't see them. Otherwise, your neighbors are the water and wildlife. The house has a 100' dock for fishing and will handle a 36' boat tied up. There are boat lifts but they are not available to rental guests. The canal has easy access that leads to both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of America. Unfortunately, no dogs allowed, even though we are dog people too!

Walk to the beach, or use our membership to the Cabana Club and their private beach.This single family home is quiet.

All three bedrooms have a bathroom connected. Two bedrooms have King Beds and one bedroom has a bunkbed with a queen on the bottom and twin on top. This unit will sleep 8 (one sofa sleeper).

Room for 3 cars plus a trailer to park.

Use of Cabana Club includes: ocean beach, heated pool, showers, restrooms, poolside cocktail lounge, snack bar and pool side food service (sometimes you need to walk up to order)

Fully furnished and newly remodeled kitchen, amenities featured are listed below including: huge dock out to the bay, ceiling fans, blender, coffee maker, toaster and beach towels. This property has internet and smart TVs with DStream.

Many nearby attractions and activities . . Dolphin Research Center, Theatre of the Sea, Turtle Hospital, Curry Hammock State Park, Crane Point Hammock & Museum, Bahia Honda State Park, Key West, etc, etc.

On KCB 9 hole PAR 3 golf, tennis, bocci ball, basketball court, pickle ball, horseshoe area, playgrounds, bike, walking and roller blade paths, boat rentals, deep-sea fishing, diving, free diving and snorkeling.

A FUN PLACE: Miniature Golf at Boondocks (MM 27.5) and while there enjoy a nice lunch or dinner.

RESTAURANTS ON KEY COLONY BEACH: Key Colony Inn, The Island Grille, Havana Jacks and Sparky's Landing (all a short drive). Slighter further drive but local favorites include Bongos and SS Wreck, both in Grassy Key.

Many more restaurants in Marathon too numerous to mention (List posted in rental units)

This home is SMOKE-FREE and CLEAN.

Commercial air connection is available to Key West, Ft. Lauderdale and Miami Airports. Major car rentals available at all airports or pick one up at the Marathon Airport.

There are five cameras on this property for safety as well as our storm viewing. There are no cameras in pool area, inside or facing back deck. Locations include: driveway, front porch, over the bay and over the yard. If you would like to use/see the cameras during your stay, let us know. We value your privacy and the cameras are there for storms and safety measures, if needed.

By accepting this rental agreement you agree not to hold the home owners responsible for any liabilities, mishaps, accidents or deaths.

Marathon City Rental #PLR2018-00355

1. Vacation Rental Units are short-term (7 to 28 nights) rentals of residential dwelling units. Every vacation rental unit must have one kitchen and at least one working telephone (Land line).
2. Vacation rental units may have no more than two (2) persons per bedroom plus two (2) extra persons.
3. Short-term rentals require a Vacation Rental License from the City of Marathon. The initial determination has a non-refundable fee of $500.00, and subsequent annual renewal fees of $250.00.
4. A Monroe County Business Tax Receipt by the County Tax Department, a license from the State of Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, (DBPR) division of Hotels and Restaurants and Florida Department of Revenue Sales Tax identification certificate is required.
5. An inspection is required from the City Fire Department as part of the review of the Vacation Rental Determination and subsequent renewals.
6. All vehicles and trailers are required to be parked within designated areas and vehicle information must be provided upon request. No vehicles may be used for overnight accommodations.
7. Docked vessels may not extend beyond the property lines, may not be rafted together or create a navigation hazard. No vessels may be used for overnight accommodations.
8. Tenants shall not unnecessarily make or cause a noise disturbance between the hours of 10:00pm and 7:00 am.
9. All trash must be in covered containers (4 minimum) and may not be placed in the right of way except from 6:00 pm of the day prior to scheduled trash pickup, and removed from the right of way by the end of trash pickup day. .
10. A written copy of all regulations must be signed by all adult tenants. The rental agreement shall contain the home address, phone number, manager’s address and phone number, and the phone number of the rental unit. Either the property owner or property manager’s contact number must be posted in the rental unit.
9. All tenants of vacation rental units are required to comply with MANDATORY EVACUATION at the posting of a hurricane warning.
10. All advertisements of Vacation Rentals in any medium must contain the vacation rental permit number (PLR) issued by the City of Marathon.

Renters agree and acknowledge that the house is next to the water. Aquatic vessels such as paddle boards, kayaks, floaties etc. may be provided or may be left by other renters. It is required that you wear a floatation device while kayaking or paddle boarding. Coast guard is allowed to ticket you. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. ALWAYS WEAR A LIFE JACKET. DANGEROUS WILDLIFE MAY EXIST IN THE AREA. RECREATE AT YOUR OWN RISK. Owners are not responsible for any accidents or deaths.

Property manager

Ron Lackey

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
No fence between house and bay. Be Cautious!
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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
We strive to provide excellent accommodations. ANY pet hair on the furniture will require a cleaning and it will be taken out of the deposit.
Smoking outside OK, smoking inside not allowed.
We recognize that a 9am check-out is early! During the summer high season, we cannot accommodate later times or the cleaning crew will not have time

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Marathon

Located in Marathon, this holiday home is on the waterfront. 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. 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

  • Curry Hammock State Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Coco Plum Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Sunset Park Beach - 9 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Sombrero Beach - 14 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Island Fish Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sparky's Landing Fish and Cocktails - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Keys Fisheries - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Waterfront! Why rent on a canal when you can be on Bonefish Bay.Newly Remodeled have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Waterfront! Why rent on a canal when you can be on Bonefish Bay.Newly Remodeled pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront! Why rent on a canal when you can be on Bonefish Bay.Newly Remodeled?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront! Why rent on a canal when you can be on Bonefish Bay.Newly Remodeled?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront! Why rent on a canal when you can be on Bonefish Bay.Newly Remodeled located?

This family-friendly Marathon holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Curry Hammock State Park and Coco Plum Beach. Marathon Visitor Center and San Pablo Catholic Church are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kayla C.

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

Great for Family Vacation

The house had everything we needed and was very clean. The screened in porch and outdoor area was amazing. The bay is perfect for kayaking and it's a quick boat ride out to the ocean. The owners are very friendly, accessible, and accommodating. Our family has been coming to Marathon for several years and this has been our favorite place to stay by far, can't wait to stay again.
Stayed 15 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Vacation

Very nice property
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

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

Wonderful family vacation

Loved the location. The home was very clean. We ate meals on the screened in porch. It was nice having the kayaks and paddleboards to use.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marty W.

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

Great home & hosts!!

Lovely property on the water!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

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

Great House

Great relaxing stay at this wonderful property. We were all relaxed and it felt like home. Communication was easy with owners and they made sure we had a wonderful stay. The house is in a beautiful location and has all the necessities. My husband and i spent most of our tine on the screened in porch that overlooks the pool and canal.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deziree F.

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

Fun Time

This is a great place to stay. Very clean, roomy and great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

NORBERTO M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Marathon Coco Plum

Great location and beautiful views!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

A M.

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

Perfect!

We loved the property. It was exactly as advertised in a great location. Great place to boat out to the reef and kids loved the pool.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

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

Perfect Home

Loved everything about the house! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz W.

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

Gorgeous Home on Bonefish Bay in Marathon

My family and I absolutely loved every minute of our stay at Joley's place in Marathon. She is the perfect host and took the time to immediately respond to any of our questions or concerns. The house is beautiful and well maintained. The pool and beautiful tropical surroundings made being outdoors such a treat! We loved fishing from the dock and appreciated the use of the Kayaks. Anyone wanting a conveniently located perfect vacation spot will love this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra O.

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

Beautiful property!

This was our second stay at this property and we had another wonderful stay. There is everything you need here including so much privacy!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke J.

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

Great place!

We had family and friends staying at this place for lobster season, and we had a blast! The house is in a great location, it’s great to be able to park the boat right at the house. We also had a blast swimming in the pool and fishing off the dock! Highly recommend staying here
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason K., Westlake, LA

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

Great location and property owner

House has everything you need for a good time. Comfortable house with convenient boat dock.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allen K.

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

Terrific!

Host was most accommodating. Most enjoyable stay. Everything better than expected.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

carl f.

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

House was very nice

The place was awesome stay was to short we did have to fill a gas tank though✌️
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

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

Wonderful Vacation

Enjoyed a perfect week. This home had everything! Great location, beautiful views, and a relaxing porch and pool where we spent most of our time. Early morning kayaking—dolphin, manatees, birds! Owner was very responsive prior to and during our stay. Close to great restaurants and easy drive to Key West and islamorada.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carole F.

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

Perfect vacation home!

We loved everything about this home! The home was perfect for a group of three couples with each having their own separate bedroom and bathroom. When we weren’t outside swimming, kayaking or offshore fishing we spent a huge amount of time on the back porch where the views are amazing. We ate all of our meals on the porch, watched the sunset, enjoyed the show the manatees gave us and admired the beautiful boats passing by. The property is very private and beautiful and the dock was very accommodating for our boat. Great location for shopping and many restaurants nearby. We won’t hesitate to book this piece of paradise again! This property is by far our favorite! Thank you Ron and Joely for sharing your piece of paradise!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana W.

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

Family summer trip with boat

This was our first time bringing our family to key west and bringing our boat. So we needed a property with many activities for the kids, dock for boat and a great location to restaurants and other activities!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany G.

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

The best place we have stayed in Marathon!

We visit Marathon every summer; this was by far the best place we have stayed! There was plenty of room inside and out. There were a lot of plants and trees in the yard that provided privacy. The pool and dock are a perfect size. The house was clean and well-stocked. We had an amazing time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Ann Marie M.

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

Love this place!

Love the location and views. The screened in porch is great. There is lots of great things about this place. Kayaks, paddle boards, manatees, close to the local sandbar by boat and the Atlantic. Great fishing, iguanas, dock, bikes and kitchen has a lot that you don’t have to buy. This is our second time staying. I rated a 4 this time only because both times we’ve had pool issues. They compensated for it. I would still recommend it. You have access to the cabana club / pool also if needed. They are very quick to respond.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon R.

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

Terrific property!

Beautiful house, very clean and spacious. Great outdoor set up with a nice pool and a dock for fishing or launching kayaks and paddle boards. Beautiful view from the screened in porch. We had a great family vacation, would’ve been more enjoyable if it wasn’t so hot but still had a great time. The owners were very responsive to to any questions/needs that we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy H.

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

Just right for us

We loved the house, location and view. It's perfectly located at the end of a quiet street over looking the bay. Really feels like you're on a private island. This is the first house we've rented in the keys, ski country, etc., that had great seating. Plenty of comfortable couches that fit people over 6'! Bonus with 2 primary bedrooms. Might be time for a new mattress in the main primary. The kitchen was well stocked. Kudos for having a 4 cup measuring cup! The pool is receiving new tile and will be a stunner. May already be complete. Appreciate owners that are responsive and make improvements to their property. Fantastic dock with near by boat rental (Coco's). Diving and snorkeling straight out of channel at Coffin's corner. We plan on returning next year for 2 weeks! Can't wait!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

All the comforts of home, ONLY TROPICAL!!!

We just returned home yesterday from our wonderful Florida Keys Get Away! We thoroughly enjoyed our time and were delighted with the beautiful home we choose. The pool and hot tub were fantastic! The location was so private and peaceful. We used the paddle boards and Kayaks DAILY! We were so close to the beach, which was pet friendly, our dogs just loved it! The bed in my Master Suite was so very comfy! Thank you to the Lackey's for all of the wonderful information and for listing their property on VRBO! We are ready to go back! Most Sincerely, Laura Summerville, SC
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

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

Favorite Family Vacation!

Our family of four (two teenagers) had the most relaxing and enjoyable vacation at your beautiful home in Marathon. We all enjoyed fishing off the dock, kayaking around the canals, swimming in the pool, walking down to the beach, reading on the screened in porch and observing all of the wildlife around us. The house is located nearby so many attractions including: snorkeling, deep sea fishing, turtle hospital, the aquarium and we took a day trip to Key West. The house had everything we needed for dinners in and was a great layout for our family. Everything was very clean and accommodating. We didn't want to leave. Thank you for sharing your little piece of heaven with us. We would recommend this house to any family wanting a relaxing getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

James W.

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

Pool problems

When we checked in, the home owner stated the pool was checked and ready to go. After checking it out, the water was not clear and there was algae on the sides of the pool. The home owner called and got someone to come clean it but the pool cleaner told us with all the chemicals she was needing to use the pool would be inoperable for a couple of days. This was pretty upsetting since the pool was the main reason we rented the house. You do have use of the Cabana Club, which does have a nice pool.The only problem is there are alot of kids running and jumping into the pool splashing around and is not very relaxing if that is what you are looking for. The cleanliness of the house could have been better. The floors were very dirty. While walking barefoot on the tile flooring, our bottoms of our feet were black. We went and purchased a Swiffer mop to clean the floors. The bathrooms had body hair still in the tubs. It's a nice property once they get the pool figured out. Hopefully, with the new pool cleaner, it will be better. It might benefit changing cleaning staff as well. The owner was quick to respond and did refund a small portion of our money. Unfortunately, I wouldnt stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Ron Lackey

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My wife and I grew up in Kansas, but have lived in Utah Ski Country for 20 years. This is our perfect sun and warmth get away. We have owned this home since 2014 and recently remodeled the kitchen, master bath, living room, dock and all flooring.

Why they chose this property

For a great quiet experience on the Keys, in the middle, but close to everything, you cannot beat this secluded property. Deep canal to dock your boat at the house.

What makes this property unique

This is a spectacular property. Clean, extremely well maintained. Beautiful backyard for a peaceful get away that has incredible views of the Keys sunsets. The kitchen is newly remodeled with all new counters, cabinets and appliances.

Languages:

English