Ontspan en kom tot rust in zorgeloze luxe in combinatie met de authentieke Keys-levensstijl! Marlin Bay Resort & Marina is een onlangs gelanceerd pand in Marathon, nabij de wereldberoemde Keys Fisheries. Wij bieden boutique resort-achtige voorzieningen en diensten in een intieme setting. Van romantische uitstapjes naar familievriendelijke vakanties tot groepsvakanties bij vrienden, Marlin Bay is de perfecte thuishaven voor uw verblijf in de Florida Keys.
HET CLUBHOUSE
Als je de poorten van het resort binnenkomt, word je opgewacht door ons indrukwekkende en moderne clubhuis met twee verdiepingen. Binnen wordt u begroet en ingecheckt door ons conciërgeteam, dat u kan helpen met activiteitenplanning, bootverhuur, snorkeltrips, aanbevelingen voor restaurants, enz. Ons clubhuis beschikt ook over een ultramodern fitnesscentrum met een sauna en een stoombad, talrijke lounges met grootbeeld-tv's en een speelkamer met sjoelbak, biljart, pokertafel en bordspellen.
HET ZWEMBADENHUIS
Net buiten het clubhuis kunt u genieten van de zonneschijn van Florida op ons uitgestrekte zwembadterras terwijl u geniet van de verschillende voorzieningen, zoals een bar bij het zwembad, een groot verwarmd toegangspad tot het strand, een bubbelbad, tafeltennistafel, maisgat, loungemeubilair, badlakens en parasols. .
DE JACHTHAVEN
Voorbij het zwembaddek, aan de baai van Florida, ligt onze jachthaven met 99 treden en volledig betonnen dokken met wateraansluiting. De jachthaven wordt bewaakt door onze toegewijde Dockmaster en Dockhands die hier zijn om u te helpen met al uw bootbehoeften. De slips zijn momenteel beschikbaar voor dagelijkse, wekelijkse of maandelijkse huur en kortingen zijn beschikbaar voor gasten die in onze huizen verblijven. Houd er rekening mee dat we niet geschikt zijn voor jetski's in het resort, maar zeker aanbevelingen kunnen doen voor nabijgelegen opties.
RESIDENCE # 3819
Dit huis ligt direct aan onze jachthaven en biedt een aantal van de beste uitzichten op onroerend goed. Het is meer dan 3600 vierkante meter, plus vijf terrassen met een eigen zwembad en een eethoek op het gelijkvloerse terras.
Er zijn drie verdiepingen en een lift, zodat je gemakkelijk toegang hebt tot elk niveau. Er is ook een aangrenzende privégarage, die geschikt is voor maximaal 2 middelgrote voertuigen.
Het tweede niveau is het belangrijkste verzamelgebied van het huis en bevat een woonkamer met een queensize slaapbank, een formele eetkamer, een volledig uitgeruste gastronomische keuken die naadloos in de familiekamer uitmondt, evenals een wasruimte en halve badkamer. Een van de vier slaapkamers bevindt zich ook op dit niveau en beschikt over een kingsize bed en een eigen complete badkamer.
Het derde niveau bevat de overige drie slaapkamers, elk met een eigen badkamer met complete badkamer. Twee van de slaapkamers hebben een kingsize bed en de derde slaapkamer heeft twee eenpersoonsbedden. Er is ook een gunstig gelegen ontbijt / natte bar in de zithoek buiten de drie slaapkamers.
Dit huis is geschikt voor maximaal 10 personen en is een geweldige plek voor familie en vrienden om samen te komen in The Keys!
In- en uitchecken zonder direct persoonlijk contact
Minimale leeftijd om in te checken: 25
Uitchecken
Uitchecken voor 10.00 uur
Speciale incheckinstructies
Je ontvangt een e-mail van de eigenaar met instructies over het in- en uitchecken
De informatie die de accommodatie verstrekt, is mogelijk vertaald met automatische vertaaltools
Huisdieren
Geen huisdieren toegelaten
Kinderen en extra bedden
Kinderen zijn welkom.
Evenementen
No events allowed
Roken
Smoking is not permitted
Belangrijke informatie
Algemene info
Deze accommodatie wordt beheerd door een professionele eigenaar, die accommodaties aanbiedt vanuit zijn/haar vakgebied, bedrijf of beroep.
Afhankelijk van het accommodatiebeleid kan voor extra personen een toeslag worden aangerekend.
Tijdens het inchecken dien je in het geval van incidentele kosten mogelijk een geldig identiteitsbewijs voor te leggen en een borgsom in contanten, per bankkaart of kredietkaart te betalen.
Speciale verzoeken kunnen, indien mogelijk, bij check-in worden ingewilligd. Hiervoor kunnen extra kosten worden aangerekend. Speciale verzoeken kunnen niet worden gegarandeerd.
Feesten of groepsevenementen ter plaatse zijn ten strengste verboden
De eigenaar heeft aangegeven dat er een koolmonoxidemelder aanwezig is in de accommodatie.
De eigenaar heeft aangegeven dat er een rookmelder aanwezig is in de accommodatie.
De accommodatie beschikt over de volgende veiligheidsvoorziening: een brandblusapparaat
Deze accommodatie wordt beheerd via onze partner, Vrbo. Je ontvangt een e-mail van Vrbo met een link naar een Vrbo-account, waarmee je je boeking kunt aanpassen of annuleren.
Als je je boeking annuleert, ben je onderhevig aan het annuleringsbeleid van de eigenaar. In overeenstemming met de EU-regelgeving over consumentenrechten, vallen boekingsservices voor accommodaties niet onder het herroepingsrecht.
Over deze buurt
dit vakantiehuis ligt aan het water in Marathon. Bezoek Seven Mile Bridge, een opmerkelijke bezienswaardigheid, of trek de natuur in bij Sombrero Beach en Bahia Honda State Park. Ga voor waterpret zoals snorkelen en waterskiën. Blijf jij liever op het droge? Ook geen probleem. De regio biedt voldoende outdoormogelijkheden, zoals wandel- en fietsroutes afleggen en fietsen. Bekijk onze reisgids voor Marathon
Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 4 min. rijden
Restaurants
Brass Monkey
2 min. rijden
The Wooden Spoon
3 min. rijden
Sunset Grille & Raw Bar
5 min. rijden
Keys Fisheries, Market & Marina
5 min. wandelen
Mr. Beans Books & Beans
12 min. wandelen
Veelgestelde vragen
Zijn huisdieren welkom bij Waterfront 4 Bed Home w/Pool – Marlin Bay?
Nee, assistentiedieren zijn niet welkom bij deze accommodatie.
Hoeveel kost het om hier te parkeren?
Er zijn parkeerplaatsen beschikbaar bij de accommodatie.
Hoe laat kan ik bij Waterfront 4 Bed Home w/Pool – Marlin Bay inchecken?
Inchecken is mogelijk vanaf 16.00 uur.
Tot hoe laat kan ik bij Waterfront 4 Bed Home w/Pool – Marlin Bay uitchecken?
Je dient om uiterlijk 10.00 uur uit te checken.
Waar staat Waterfront 4 Bed Home w/Pool – Marlin Bay?
Dit vakantiehuis gezinsvriendelijke dit vakantiehuis in Marathon ligt aan het water, op 15 minuten wandelen van Boot Key Harbor, Shady Palm Art Gallery en Fishermen's Community Hospital. Sombrero Beach ligt op 4,7 km.
Beoordelingen
Beoordelingen over Waterfront 4 Bed Home w/Pool – Marlin Bay
9,8
Uitzonderlijk
Alle weergegeven beoordelingen zijn gebaseerd op echte gastenervaringen. Alleen reizigers die een verblijf bij ons hebben geboekt, kunnen een beoordeling indienen. We verifiëren beoordelingen op basis van onze richtlijnen en plaatsen alle beoordelingen, of ze nu positief of negatief zijn.Meer informatieOpent in een nieuw venster
10
Netheid
9,6
Locatie
Gastenscore: 10 - Uitstekend. 45 van 50 beoordelingen
10 - Uitstekend
45
Gastenscore: 8 - Goed. 3 van 50 beoordelingen
8 - Goed
3
Gastenscore: 6 - Redelijk. 2 van 50 beoordelingen
6 - Redelijk
2
Gastenscore: 4 - Matig. 0 van 50 beoordelingen
4 - Matig
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Gastenscore: 2 - Ontzettend slecht. 0 van 50 beoordelingen
2 - Ontzettend slecht
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Beoordelingen
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Thaddeus B.
1 dec 2024
Reunion
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great
Geverifieerde beoordeling
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Sheryl D.
4 jan 2025
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Fun in the sun
Amazing house in a small resort setting. The pictures don’t do justice to the home. Spacious, well appointed, great beds and linens. All of the staff couldn’t have been nicer or more accommodating. We had a small private plunge pool but the resort pool was so nice that we hung out in it. Great for little one’s with a beach like entry. Really enjoyed our time.
7 nachten verbleven in december 2024
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Erin R.
11 aug 2022
Five Star Accommodations
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We've been staying here for four years now. Absolutely love the accommodations and service. The newly added massage therapist poolside is spectacular! Only issue our entire group had is the ultra firm mattresses, they are rock hard and actually hurt your body .
Van een partnersite
6/10 – Matig
Sara W.
15 jun 2025
Markin Bay
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The rental was spacious and well equipped. The house was very clean. The marina is very nice and the main reason we stayed at Marlin Bay again. We did have issues with the third floor shower leaking into the shower directly below it. Maintenance did not do anything to correct the issue. It’s been a problem for a while based on the visible damage on the ceiling. The room closest to the stairs on the third floor doesn’t have a working ceiling fan and was very warm.
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Stacey B.
17 nov 2024
Relaxing stay with fantastic views and accommodations
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We stayed for 7 nights and dreamt of forever. Communication is made before arrival and throughout the stay, clear instructions, on contactless entry, and departure. The staff concierge is there for any questions or needs. Great bar by the pool, Chef makes a great drink, would recommend dropping by there. The facilities and the home were top notch, very clean, super friendly and helpful staff, the home has everything you need. Restaurants, food, shopping, and excursions are minutes away. The home is spacious and very clean , has all the amenities . Our plunge pool was rather nice to enjoy, and again the staff was on top of it...one minute i saw palms in the pool, then a short time after we left all the debris from the wind was removed. We will be back. Thank you for the wonderful experience.
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Thaddeus B.
2 dec 2024
Reunion
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Stacey B.
18 nov 2024
Relaxing stay with fantastic views and accommodations
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We stayed for 7 nights and dreamt of forever. Communication is made before arrival and throughout the stay, clear instructions, on contactless entry, and departure. The staff concierge is there for any questions or needs. Great bar by the pool, Chef makes a great drink, would recommend dropping by there. The facilities and the home were top notch, very clean, super friendly and helpful staff, the home has everything you need. Restaurants, food, shopping, and excursions are minutes away. The home is spacious and very clean , has all the amenities . Our plunge pool was rather nice to enjoy, and again the staff was on top of it...one minute i saw palms in the pool, then a short time after we left all the debris from the wind was removed. We will be back. Thank you for the wonderful experience.
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Jodah B.
9 jul 2024
3819 Marlin Bay
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Best Resort in the keys
Van een partnersite
8/10 – Goed
Bailey M.
25 mrt 2024
Plenty of Room & Beautiful View
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We brought our boat so the location was great, you could see the boat on the dock right behind the home. We had an issue with the washing machine but they got it replaced on the 4th day of our stay. There were 9 of us in the home and there was plenty of room & lots of space to spread out. There are 2 living rooms, the largest does not have a tv...we didn’t do a ton of tv watching but would suggest one if the larger room for hanging out with the whole group. Also, there is a strange banging noise either the plumbing about every 30 minutes or more frequently if people are showering/flushing toilet, that you can hear in the bedroom's (master & guest) on one side of the house.
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
A guest from Fayetteville, NC
19 feb 2024
Marlin Bay Resort & Marina Review
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Outstanding or better. Could not have been more pleased with the facility, the staff or the experience.
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Paul D.
1 jan 2024
Fantastic Time!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We were very impressed with we first arrived at the house. Had very we needed and was very spacious. The experience only got better. The staff were helpful and friendly. The amenities and location were great. Overall, my family and I had a fantastic time! We would definitely come back.
Van een partnersite
8/10 – Goed
Samantha G.
7 apr 2023
Great home, needs new basic cooking amenities
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The resort is very nice, our home was also very nice. Spending the extra month for the waterfront property is worth it. One negative is if you like to cook, the pots, pans, and knives need to be updated. You couldn't even sharpen the knives they are so bad. We didn't have sufficient cookware which was disappointing. One final disappointment is the water main broke in Marathon, affecting the water at the resort. We didn't have water for a full day, couldn't shower, couldn't flush toilets, couldn't wash hands - and because we weren't able to shower that kind of ruined our plans for the day so we had to stick around the resort. I expressed my concern to management, asked for some sort of compensation and they were unwilling to offer any sort of compensation, which is unfortunate given the amount of money we paid to stay there. We were the guests, we were unhappy, sorry it's not our fault doesn't cut it. Get some new pots, pans and knives, and the next time the water main breaks, you're in the business of hospitality - I would recommend at a minimum providing drinking water and at least ensuring your guests are happy and satisfied.
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Sue W.
21 feb 2023
Beautiful
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
I would definitely recommend this place! Best place we've ever rented! The staff was very kind and helpful. The house was beautiful and had everything we needed.
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Harold B.
28 sep 2022
Perfect for large family
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The house is beautiful and location is perfect. We went to Marathon by boat and the marina slip was located directly in front of the home. The home is perfect for large families as all bedrooms have their own bathroom and plenty of room in the main house to have your own space.
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Tom W.
27 jul 2022
Williams---Marlin Bay July 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Once again we had a very relaxing stay at Marlin Bay. This is the 6th week we have spent in this house and it was just as amazing as the first time.
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Tony P.
26 jul 2022
Amazing stay!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We rented 3819 to accommodate my family. We had an amazing time during our stay, the unit was very clean and had everything we needed to make all of our meals. The staff was very attentive and willing to help out when needed. The marine crew was also great, they where available at anytime when we needed ice for the boat.
Geverifieerde beoordeling
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Amy P.
8 apr 2022
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Great property with everything you need
We were a group of 2 families, 4 adults, 3 teenagers. Property is absolutely one of our favorites we have rented on VRBO (although if went again would go directly to property manager). Decor is very nice. Very clean. Kitchen well stocked - good pots and pans, sharp knives, tupperware for outings, cutting boards, etc. Nothing we needed that was not there. One bedroom is off of the kitchen so a bit hard for our teenager in the morning. 3 other bedrooms on top floor. Pool on property was great. Loved having bar open 1-7. Employees all super friendly and constantly wiping things down. Prompt responses when called with questions or texts, before and during stay. Only minor thing I would change is unit only has 1 TV in the family room which is adjacent to the kitchen. The couch fits 3 people and there are 6 bar stools. There may have been a TV in master but cannot recall. In late evening when we wanted to watch NCAA tournament games, would have been nice to have a TV in the living room with the big sectional. I love that there were not TVs in kids rooms (not that they watch TV with phones:) Or a TV downstairs on covered patio which we used for dinners 3 nights. Plunge pool was heated which was unexpected and enjoyed by all. 2 car garage has a middle post so tricky to back into. Had a Pacifica minivan and had to fold in side mirrors before could get all the way in. Any kind of big SUV would not fit. There is adjacent parking 20 ft away from front door. Very short walk to Florida Steak & Lobster, Keys Fisheries restaurants. Couple blocks to Keys News and Coffee. Publix 1 mile away. Overall, enjoyed Marathon. Lots to do. One last thing, the marina at sunset was great. There's a resident group of 4 French Angel fish at the end of the dock with the tower. Also group of 10-15 parrot fish that patroled the wall, and a nurse shark. Fun for kids to get some fish feed also on site and feed the fish at sunset every night.
7 nachten verbleven in maart 2022
Van een partnersite
8/10 – Goed
Bob K.
7 mrt 2022
Maraton
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Overall the stay was very good. The staff was great. The unit overall was good.
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Erin R.
12 aug 2021
5 Star Accommodations
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This was our second stay and this beautiful resort. The accommodations are 5 Star for sure. The towels, linens, appliances and furniture are all high-end. The only thing we would like to see is a tv in the larger livingroom. It was difficult to watch tv in the room that has a small sofa that only seats 2-3 people. Everything else about the unit is fantastic!
Geverifieerde beoordeling
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Kristen N.
17 jul 2021
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Marlin bay house
This place was stunning. The views were fabulous. The whole resort was gorgeous
Only thing was we couldn’t fit larger cars in the garage. Had to park outside nearby which makes the cars hot. But it was no big deal.
7 nachten verbleven in juli 2021
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Tom W.
12 jul 2021
Williams---Marlin Bay July 2021
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We absolutely loved our stay. The house was amazing. The marina was great. The sunset views were to die for and the staff was friendly and extremely helpful. We liked it so much that we booked the house again for 4 weeks and I am talking to the rest of the family to come down next summer and have a family reunion at the resort.
Van een partnersite
6/10 – Matig
Emily A.
4 jul 2021
Generally ok - Kitchen and Dockmaster issues
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
For the money and the space the kitchen is barely equipped to handle more than two people having dinner. For guests who actually cook, there are two ovens which is great but only two sheet pans so there is almost no point in having two ovens because you really don’t have the cookware to use them. There are three sautée pans that are medium, small, and extra small, so again, don’t try to cook for a group unless you want to use all three multiple times to get to the volume of seats provided at the dining table. There is a trash compactor which seems to be an upgrade but it’s janky at best, difficult to open and close and really provides zero benefit and just extreme annoyance for anyone especially anyone trying to cook - it should be replaced with a regular trash bin. Overall the bedrooms were great, ample fridge and freezer capabilities, and the office staff excluding the Dockmaster are super service oriented. The dock master, not at all skilled in communication or service industry. He treats you as if you’re a jerk until proven otherwise, makes a big deal in accommodating your regular or typical ask - and rides the dock staff in a way that trickles to the guests. I’ve never been harassed to go to the front desk after getting docked in my entire life of marina cruising (literally had a dock hand wait at my boat while I finished getting settled in order to be escorted to the office to check in, which was completely unnecessary for a lot of reasons and actually very offensive). Last year the dock hands, nearly like clockwork, helped us re-dock (coming back in) nearly everyday we went out - this year the dock hands helped us the first time but never again - I don’t think this is because of the dock hands but because of the dock masters style of management or lack of focus on client service. I didn’t see any of the same dock hands from last year, which is unfortunate because those guys were courteous, knowledgeable and ver
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
A guest from Rumson, NJ
24 mei 2021
Top Quality Rental Home
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great property and staff. Highly recommend and would absolutely stay again at this property if visiting Marathon.
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Aubrey L.
26 apr 2021
Flawless Stay!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Beautiful place, clean and a convenient location. Will absolutely be returning!
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
jim B.
5 apr 2021
Dream vacation
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The condos are amazingly first class in every way. The facilities and Marina too. The location couldn’t be better. Aminities at pool side superb. The only negative is 5 pm check in and 9 am check out. That’s earlier than any other in my worldly travels.