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The Gulf-Front Refuge on Grassy Key

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Pool
Pool
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Beach

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7178.9 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Marathon, FL
  • Coco Plum Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Dolphin Research Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Curry Hammock State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Master bedroom upstairs

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

First Floor Bath

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

The Gulf-Front Refuge on Grassy Key

Enjoy your own private retreat! Fabulous Home on Morton Street.

This three-bedroom, two-bath, private home is tucked away on the open water with outstanding views of the Gulf of Mexico. Beautifully furnished and appointed, this home provides the background for a vacation to remember for years to come!

The beach-style back yard has a beautiful swimming pool with a stepped shallow water entry that leads to the deep end. On one side, elevated on a platform, is a spa with the overflow cascading into the pool and on the other side is a waterfall. Built in seating rims the edges under the waterfalls!

The pier dock offers dockage for your boat as well as a great spot to sit out over the water and enjoy the sunset colors. You will have fun fishing off the dock or jump in, the shoreline offers a variety of tropical and local fish to watch while you snorkel.

The main level of the home offers two bedrooms, one with a queen-size bed the other with two twins, and an expansive living, kitchen and dining area all overlooking the gulf. A great covered porch off the living area is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the views or dine outdoors. The master suite is on the top level with a king-size bed, a private bath, and open porch.

For those who can't leave their business home, Broadband (Comcast) internet service, WiFi, is available at this house.

Well appointed with linens, towels (bath and pool), a very well-equipped kitchen, central air, washer and dryer, dishwasher, microwave oven, gas grill. TVs in the living area and downstairs bedroom, stereo.
Boat lift at the dock and the garage is not available for guest use.

If swimming, fishing, and snorkeling at your own location is not enough Marathon offers a Dolphin Research Center which is open to the public for tours, a dedicated bike trail along US 1 which will take you from Grassy Key to the Seven Mile Bridge (the old bridge is a great spot to exercise and watch the fish below from a 'birds eye view'). The historic museum is a great spot to spend an afternoon and offers nature trails through a Keys hardwood hammock. Sombrero Beach, oceanside in Marathon, is another popular spot for a change of pace and Bahia Honda State Park, 20 minutes south of Marathon, offers more great 'Keys' beaches. Lots of shops, restaurants, and services are available throughout Marathon, even though you may feel like you are on a private retreat away from the world, grocery stores, drugs stores, bait and tackle shops and just about everything you could need on vacation is just minutes away. If you do not have your own boat there are many boat rental companies in the area that will let you bring a boat to your dock during your stay!
May consider a allowing a pet (dog). Please contact me with information on the pet to see if it is allowed (breed, age and size), if approved the fee would be times how many weeks your stay is.
Pool Heat is optional and additional. You will need to let me know in advance and pay for prior to arrival.

City of Marathon License

Please Note: Our cancellation time frame is not what VRBO publishes. It is 90 days prior to arrival for rentals that are shorter in term than 42 nights, 120 days for rentals more than 42 nights or more in duration. If you cancel more than 90/120 days prior to arrival your Deposit will be refunded. If you cancel within 90/120 days to arrival your deposit and any rent payments will be at risk unless we are able to rebook your dates. We are able to offer travel insurance, please ask for more information at the time of reservation if you are interested.

Property manager

Kitty Whalton, Florida Keys Vacation Rentals
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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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: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
You must send details on the dog for permission.
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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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Marathon

Located in Marathon, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Marathon Air Museum and Crane Point Museum and Nature Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Keys Cable Park 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

  • Crawl Key - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Coco Plum Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Dolphin Research Center - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Curry Hammock State Park - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Sombrero Beach - 17 min drive - 16.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Island Fish Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Angler and Ale - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sparky's Landing Fish and Cocktails - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Driftwood Pizza Pasta - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Wreck Galley & Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Gulf-Front Refuge on Grassy Key have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is The Gulf-Front Refuge on Grassy Key pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at The Gulf-Front Refuge on Grassy Key?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Gulf-Front Refuge on Grassy Key?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Gulf-Front Refuge on Grassy Key located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Crawl Key and Coco Plum Beach. Sunset Park Beach and Keys Cable Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

michelle h.

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

Wonderful and beautiful place!!

Enjoyed the easy check in and check out. House was beautiful and everything we needed. Great pool and hot tub. Wonderful covered porch out back with a great breeze. Plenty of space for our family of 6 to enjoy and relax. Located on a quiet street, we enjoyed feeling like we were in our own paradise.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dana B.

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

Frolic in the Keys

The house has a lovely view of the gulf. The weather was a bit cooler than usual, so the heated pool should have been good to use but it only warmed up at the end of the day! We did brave the cool water three days. The interior could use some sprucing up. A good scrubbing of the kitchen cabinets would go a long way. The mattress in the upstairs bedroom is like sleeping on a wooden board. Maybe a mattress topper could be added. Overall we were able to relax, which was our goal. Thank you for offering your home to visitors to the Keys!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony D.

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

Perfect for families with kids

Our family of 4 had a wonderful stay. 2 kids age 8 and 10 loved the pool area. Raised hot tub area made for a nice cannonball platform to jump off into the deeper end of the pool. Hours upon hours of that. Beautiful ocean view. Excellent, excellent quiet location. Would highly recommend. House a bit dated, but nothing thats going to stop anyone from staying there. We would definitely stay there again. Only minus we have to complain about was the bad seaweed smell. Not enough to deter backyard activities.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Sara S.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

A week of paradise.

This property has excellent sunset views, amazing pool, great porch with tons of seating, lots of wildlife off the back pier. We saw manatee, sea turtles, and small sharks. Great ay for kayaking and paddle boarding. The fishing off the rear dock was great as well. Hang a chum block and use a sabiki rig to catch bait fish. Then we would hook a bait fish in a plain hook and let it sink. We caught tarpon, baracuda, sharks, and snappers.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family Relaxation

The photos do not provide the justice to the size of this place. It is spacious, comfortable, and clean. Perfect for a family get away. The pool and spa are clean and cared for. The pool pumps are a little loud outside, but you cannot hear them by the ocean or in the house to is was fine. That was my only complaint. The home was well furnished, having everything you need to enjoy a vacation. Stereo, dishes, bedding, clean fresh towels, a grill, ample parking, quiet tucked away spot off the highway, and the views are wonderful. Would not hesistate to use this property again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

shannon c.

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

A little piece of paradise

This property was wonderful. Very quiet, peaceful location and amazing views. The kitchen was well stocked for any cooking and the grill great too. We saw lots of fish around the dock. Did I mention the view? Just gorgeous. Loved having the spa/hot tub option since we had a couple of cooler days. The pool was amazing the waterfall was a nice feature to have as well. We would 100% stay at this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Samantha P.

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

Beautiful views!

The views inside and outside of this home are out of this world beautiful. We barely even left the house for the week since we had paradise down our steps. The host was very communicative and made sure to address any issues or concerns that we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica O.

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

Great Stay In The Keys!

This home was a wonderful! We had a great week! The home is very clean, spacious, private, and well appointed. We cooked at the home for most of our stay and had everything we needed. The outdoor decks, pool area, and dock were great for relaxing. We did a lot of fishing off the dock and with the kayak. We loved seeing all the wildlife. The large school of parrot fish were fun to watch. We also saw sharks, manatees, stingrays, and caught grunts, pufferfish, snapper, and needlefish. Unfortunately the pool and spa heater were not working during our stay but it didn’t hinder our vacation at all, just would have been a bonus if it was working. Kitty did work to get it running with a service tech and kept us informed during the process, which we appreciated. For us, the house was a perfect location in the middle keys making it convenient for necessities and nice to day trip to Key West and Islamorada. The only negative and it has nothing to do with house, were the no see-ums. We got ate up! Just an FYI for any future renters, use bug spray!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Dan W.

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

Really enjoyed our stay

Right on Florida Bay is always a treat. Pool area was fantastic. Pool table was a fun addition. Located in a great neighborhood. The only reason I didn’t rate a 5 star was there was a lot of sea grass on or near the shore which smelled terrible when the wind was blowing in. Can’t do anything about that. I understand that but it was not pleasant at times. Overall, very nice place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike A.

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

Good stay

As advertised
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krista S.

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

Great house, great porch, great hot tub, great dock and great location!

Even though Mother Nature wasn’t the kindest we still had a wonderful time and loved the house and outdoors.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

nanette S., Erie, PA

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

Morton street

This is the 4th year on Grassy Key, but first stay at this home. Property is in a wonderful location and perfect for a family getaway! Saw a variety of fish and a manatee! Seamless check in/ out as well as easy of access to property management!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill F.

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

Review

The only issue we had were no see em bugs. We have rented in the keys for 10 years and Know they are down there but they were excessive. Specifically on the chairs on the hammock anything cloth really was infested We did find some dirty clothes under a bed which were not ours. The place is great with a great location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick D.

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

5 o’clock somewhere…

Great house - tropical, fun vibe - good dock with plenty of water even at low tide. Beautiful views - doesn’t get direct sun which is great - sunsets were awesome on the boat! Enjoyed the changing hues of the gulf from the porch, dock and pool! Excellent trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelli L.

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

Beautiful Views and Lifelong Memories

My family had such a wonderful time at this beautiful property and made lifelong memories. House was clean and had plenty of room for our family. We loved grilling on the back porch and taking in those beautiful sunsets! The view of the water looked like a postcard. We loved the backyard and were able to fish, kayak, and paddle board right off the dock. House is in a wonderful location. We scheduled a snorkel trip in Key Largo and made a day trip to Key West. The rest of the trip we enjoyed excursions around Marathon to Dolphin Encounter, Turtle Hospital, Crane Point Hammock Museum & Nature Trails, Sombrero Beach, and Bahia Honda State Park. Lots of great restaurants near house along with ice cream and treats. Family had a wonderful time and would definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

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

Nice house!

Our family needed more space and this house was great for us and our two college boys. Thx!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

A memorable week

A nice home in a beautiful location on a quiet street. The home was clean and spacious. The pool heater apparently was programmed to come on in the early morning during the winter months but in June caused a very warm pool which was not refreshing to swim in. The upper shelf was dislodged in the dishwasher so we had to hand wash dishes for the week. I notified the property manager and a new part was ordered and unfortunately arrived the morning we checked out. Sunsets viewed from the end of the dock were gorgeous. Fishing from the dock was fun as well. An overall wonderful experience in a home conveniently located in the middle Keys.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phil and Kandy C.

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

Vacation/anniversary celebration

We enjoyed every minute of our stay here. There was six of us (all adults) and there was plenty of room. The pool area was a blast, the place is well kept and had had plenty of recreational things to do. Several of us spent time fishing off the dock, and we caught fish every day. We haven't planned our next trip yet, but we would not hesitate for a minute to go back. The worse thing about our trip was that it had to end. I called Kitty several times before our trip and during, and never had a problem contacting her. She was receptive and helpful.. We Just loved our time here.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald W.

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

A week in Marathon

Beautiful quiet property with a wonderful backyard and dock for fishing and snorkeling
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi H.

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

Awesome!

Beautiful, resort like property! We throughly enjoyed our stay. A week was NOT long enough. Loved the wildlife on around the place and the sea life under the dock. Great snorkeling right off the dock. Plenty of space in the house for our group of 4 and the wrap around deck was lovely. You just can't beat the Florida Keys for a great vacation. As other have said before, we were not fans of the check in/out process however, it's hard to complain when you are on vacation in paradise.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Ellen S., Burke

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

Great Views

We enjoyed our stay. Views are amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela K.

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

Great time. Great house

Clean Well equipped Kayak available was so fun Hammocks awesome Pool, hot tub and waterfall awesome View was terrific Kids loved playing pool with available pool table Great house to spend week with my family
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

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

Such a Great Family Vacation!

We absolutely loved our week long stay here! The weather was beautiful and the house was great! Our kids stayed in the pool all week and loved every minute of it. We brought our boat down from NC and the dock was perfect. The only thing that didn’t work out for us was trailer parking at the house as the driveway was too small and tight but we were able to park the trailer in the rental company’s trailer parking not too far away which was helpful. Overall such a great week and we would come back here no question!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yann K.

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

Lovely week escape from Midwest cold

Great week of swimming and sunshine just before Christmas. Our adult kids very much enjoyed the location, house and pool / hot tub.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

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