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Great sailing in the Gulf on a 23' ComPac

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9.8

Exceptional

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8165 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Conch Key, FL

Little Conch Key8 min walk
Dolphin Research Center5 min drive
Coco Plum Beach15 min drive
Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)77 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Barry was a wonderful host. He meet us and show us the beautiful home we would be staying in. He had a book with things ...

Anne Marie W.

Sep 1, 2023

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Lighthouse

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

Treetop

1 Queen Bed

Treetop 2

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Treetop

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

WATER FRONT COTTAGE W/ MOTHER IN LAW TREETOP SUITE &SAILBOAT NEAR KEY WEST&LARGO

The property is on the Bay, with a balcony in the palm trees and a large back porch on the water. Includes a ComPac sailboat, use of kayaks, bicycles and BBQ grill.
Located at Mile Marker 63, on Conch Key, the location is convenient to all Keys attractions: Key West, MM zero, State Parks, Museums, shopping, snorkeling and diving, and some of the best fishing in the world. The property has 3 queen size beds and a futon couch with a full kitchen. Special Vacation Rental permit #19200201.

Property manager

Barry Franzen

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Ocean view

View of Coral Lagoon when approaching by water

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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 is a carbon monoxide detector 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 first aid kit

Property Registration Number Monroe County Special Rental Permit #20200122

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Marathon

Located in Marathon, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sombrero Beach and Long Key State Park, while Crane Point Museum and Nature Center and MoradaWay Arts & Cultural District are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Conch Key, FL

What's nearby

Walkers Island - 8 min walk
Little Conch Key - 8 min walk
Curry Hammock State Park - 4 min drive
Dolphin Research Center - 5 min drive
Coco Plum Beach - 15 min drive

Getting around

Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

‪Angler and Ale - ‬3 min drive
‪Sixty-One Prime - ‬4 min drive
‪The Wreck Galley & Grill - ‬5 min drive
‪The Florida Boy Bar - ‬7 min drive
‪Bongos Cafe - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is WATER FRONT COTTAGE W/ MOTHER IN LAW TREETOP SUITE &SAILBOAT NEAR KEY WEST&LARGO pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at WATER FRONT COTTAGE W/ MOTHER IN LAW TREETOP SUITE &SAILBOAT NEAR KEY WEST&LARGO?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at WATER FRONT COTTAGE W/ MOTHER IN LAW TREETOP SUITE &SAILBOAT NEAR KEY WEST&LARGO?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is WATER FRONT COTTAGE W/ MOTHER IN LAW TREETOP SUITE &SAILBOAT NEAR KEY WEST&LARGO located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Walkers Island and Little Conch Key. Curry Hammock State Park is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie W.

1 Sept 2023

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

Best stay

Barry was a wonderful host. He meet us and show us the beautiful home we would be staying in. He had a book with things to do and restaurants. The home was GREAT. My kids and I enjoyed the kayaks. Perfect place to introduce them to kayaking. Gorgeous sunset. Home was in a great location to go north or south on the keys.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan C.

27 June 2023

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

Hidden gem

Great location. Cottage was a lot of character. Plenty to do with sailboat and kayaks and fishing. Immaculate clean.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frederick B.

31 Aug 2022

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

A great stay in a unique home

Barry the property owner was awesome to deal with from the start!! He was very accommodating the property was clean and well stocked. Everything functioned as it should. Also very knowledgeable about the area he lives in and was able to tell us about some really cool spots to hang out.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenna F.

15 Apr 2022

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

Fantastic Keys Gem

Barry’s place is full of sailing themed charm and character, a perfect spot to relax with waterside ambiance. A great location as well and Barry and his wife are wonderful hosts!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann O.

28 Dec 2021

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

Christmas in the Caribbean

We were group of 7 traveling from North for Christmas. We enjoyed our time here. Jim and Pam were easy to connect with and responsive. The 19-20 yr olds would have preferred a little more active location- they couldn’t drive to town, etc. We used the boat, kayaks and bikes, went snorkeling and did day trip to Key West.

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Don H., LONGWOOD

1 Aug 2021

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

Cool place!

Barry's place had everything you would want in a waterfront accommodation. It has a rustic charm that mesh's perfectly with the Keys lifestyle, and our group of seven were all comfortable and cool during our stay, with plenty of docking space for our two boats. Barry was very responsive, and he checked in with us a few times to see if we needed anything. We would definitely book there again.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

stacie w.

10 July 2021

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

Nice cozy spot!

Great cozy base for family activities. We enjoyed all the marine life we saw from the docks and had a great time out in the kayaks. The property had everything we needed.

10/10 Excellent

Carrie S.

10 July 2021

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

Exceeded our expectations!

We had the best time here! Barry and Tammy are amazingly gracious and generous hosts. We loved using the snorkel equipment and they even took us as their guests to the Dolphin Research Center. If you have the chance to stay here, we can't recommend it highly enough!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

JANET S.

6 Mar 2019

Wonderful

Wonderful place to stay!!! Owners are great. Best place in the world to watch sunset.

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chris B., Atlanta GA

26 Feb 2019

Excellent place to stay and sail!

This is my second time staying here and I cannot wait to come back! If you are looking for a "White Glove inspected" upscale hotel room, look elsewhere. But if you want a clean, comfortable, casual apartment with sailboats, kayaks, bikes, and lots of fun, then look no further! Barry and Tammy are the nicest people and very helpful.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Mary E.

5 Feb 2019

Not what we expected

The tree top cottage was small but comfortable. The deck provided no shade from the sun and there was no lounging available in the shadded areas. The outdoor amenities are well used and some need replacement. The sailboat was satisfactory and we enjoyed the few times we were able to get out on the water. Unfortunately the property is very close to the highway and there is a lot of vehicle and truck traffic. We enjoyed visiting the state parks and a few of the local restaurants serving fresh fish. We recommend Lorelies and their key lime coladas!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Mary K.

18 Jan 2019

A slice of paradise.

Conch Key is beautiful. Sunset from the deck are amazing. The cottage is clean with ample dishes, linens and beach towels. It’s close to Grassy Key and Marathon for dining and shopping. Sailing on the Gulf is an added treat! The boats are old, but in working order. The cottage is dated and basic, but we spent most of our time outside so it worked.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Dennis T.

12 Nov 2018

Homey. Great host

Pleasant and a great host

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

10 Nov 2018

Cute and cozy

Very nice place with a beautiful water view. The sail boats complete the picture. Many sightings of manatee and sea turtles.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gary L.

14 Oct 2018

Beautiful place to stay in the Keys.

The place was very clean and well stocked.we loved the view and the sailboat was in great shape too. I would stay hear again without hesitation.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

21 Sept 2018

So Peaceful and Perfect!

No other words can describe our stay. We wanted an escape from our hectic city lives and we got just that. The treetop cottage was perfect for the two of and was fully equipped with all of the necessary items. Barry and Tammy were so friendly and also readily available for any questions and recommendations. We look forward to staying here again. Miss it already!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sarah N., Shelby Township, Michigan

19 July 2018

Perfect key stay!

We had such a great time staying at this cottage on our trip to the keys! Barry's suggestions on places to eat and what to do while in the Key's was exactly what we were looking for! The sunset from the balcony and kayaks just outside the property was so beautiful that we made sure to get back every night for it. We even got to catch a few fish and a manatee swam right under our kayak! Barry and Tammy were so welcoming and wonderful people. I would recommend anyone to stay here :-)

10/10 Excellent

Noelle G.

12 July 2018

Great location to relax and enjoy the Keys!

We truly enjoyed our stay in the Treetop Cottage. It was clean, well maintained and had exactly what we needed to feel at home and the view was spectacular! The owners were gracious hosts who were extremely friendly and helpful during our stay. We already have plans to come back!

10/10 Excellent

Constance D.

27 June 2018

Nice location

Home was clean and ready for us. Having our own dock was a lot of fun!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Windy J.

19 June 2018

Relaxing

It was a clean comfortable place to stay. Would live to return some day. Everything we needed was provided in the cottage.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

William D.

10 Mar 2018

Absolutely fantastic!!!

This place and the experience were unbelievable! The tree house, which literally is up in the palm trees, has spectacular views of the water and the sunsets. The cottage was clean and cozy, sporting decorations and furniture both old and new, kind of eclectic, just like the keys. Barry is a gracious host that takes the time to make sure you have everything you need for a fun getaway. 5 star all the way!!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andrea J.

15 Feb 2018

We had a great time

Next time we hope to stay longer. Thank you very much for a very nice week.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

9 Jan 2018

Fantasric

Great people. Clean and cute place. Can’t wait to go back. Thanks you guys

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Erica E., Houston

4 Aug 2017

Comfortable, clean, convenient!

We really enjoyed our stay here. Boats moored outside your front door, and a beautiful Keys sunset from the deck? You just can’t beat the views! We loved the use of boats and kayaks-a huge perk! It’s very convenient to both the upper and lower keys. Great little restaurants fairly close to the house. Owners are super helpful, friendly, and responsive. Recommended!!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Chad M.

3 Aug 2017

Fantastic!

Loved this place!! So much nicer than other places I've stayed in the Keys - I almost didn't book because there were no reviews...I was worried it was too good to be true! The place was very nice and the owners are some of the coolest people you can hope to meet in the Keys! I will be booking again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017

About the host

Hosted by Barry Franzen

We purchased the property from the original owners, who developed this unique property, starting in 1988. We are avid sailors, and love to be on the water, and are delighted to offer this venue to like-minded travelers from around the world.
Barry and Tammy

Why they chose this property

Our bayfront hideaway cottages are located in the middle Keys on a small island called 'Conch Key'. The island is the smallest island in the Keys. It is reminiscent of a quaint Bahamian lobster fishing village, with colorful cottages nestled closely together. Rustic wharves are charmingly cluttered with lobster traps, nets, and fishing gear. There is a well kept secret that lobster and fish are both plentiful. Back country fishing and off shore sport fishing are readily available.
Our ideal location, in the middle Keys, will allow you to visit both Key West and Key Largo, each approximately one hour away.
Our waterfront cottages do offer a 23' foot sailboat for qualified sailors. Additionally, we offer dock space with water and electricity for our guests wanting to bring their own boat for some of the best fishing in the world. Our cottage is impeccably clean, comfortable, and beautifully decorated.
Since 1988, we have taken pride in the fact that we have the cleanest, most well-maintained accommodations in the Florida Keys!

Keywords: Cottages, sailing, sailboat, fishing

What makes this property unique

The weather is great year round, and offers a tropical vacation to US travelers without needing a passport, currency exchange, language issues and multiple days traveling. If sailing is your passion, our bareboat daysailing on a ComPac sailboat is unique to the Keys. Or if you just love island living we are what you are looking for!