The property was perfect for our 7 member family (ages 14 to 70). It is exactly as pictured and communication with Melissa was easy. Definitely recommend this for others and if we are ever back in The Keys we will absolutely stay here.
The stay was nothing short of amazing! We had 6 people total in our group and had plenty of space for everyone. The property is very clean, inside and out. The outdoor space had everything we could ask for. There was plenty of outdoor seating, whether taking the sun in by the pool or relaxing in the lanai. The pool/hot tub was awesome to enjoy during the day and to relax in during the evenings. We played ping pong and had corn hole competitions. We did venture out on the paddle board and kayak as well. All of the equipment there was in working order and clean. We cooked most meals and had no trouble finding utensils/items needed, the grill worked perfect! We will be booking again for next year!
This was maybe the most relaxing family vacation that weâve ever had. We had 6 adults and 5 kids ages 4-10. It was so nice to just lay on the deck next to the pool while the kids played. The rooms were comfy. The local food was wonderful and the sunsets were gorgeous.
We began our rental search late this season due to having teenagers and their constantly changing spring sporting commitments. The OCD in my planning routine and the number of guests is always a task yet after countless hours of searching the entire length of The Keys with a bias in Marathon we kept going back to this house. To be honest, we had initial concerns about the separate levels yet it turned out to be a perfect situation having our parents and college son stay in the downstairs living area which was a blessing in disguise due to being on the ground floor. They were able to stay more active as we utilized the outside dining area with big screen to watch some March MadnessâŠ.
Marathon has become an absolute family favorite because of the stable Spring Break weather and the amount of activities available to the kids (10-19) that is all very close and family friendly.
The communication with the owner was excellent. Everything about the house has been very well thought out to make your stay more than enjoyable. We travelled from Michigan with our own paddleboards and fishing/snorkelling gear yet we could have just left a lot of things at home as you know how rentals can be. This was NOT the caseâŠ
We rented a boat for 5 days and it blew for half of them yet we were able to sneak over to the Gulf side to find flat water. The dock is very well equipped and in excellent condition. There is even a ladder down to a swim platform for launching kayaks and boards.
There were 11 of us in total. The set up with upper and lower level was perfect for some privacy and separation when needed. The house is amazing and has all the amenities and more. We explored using the bikes. Loved playing ping pong and bags. We brought our own fishing poles but several in our group did not and there were several fishing poles at the house they could use. There was a electrical breaker that was tripped during our stay and Melissa responded immediately and was very helpful. She also followed up to make sure everything was ok. I can not say enough about this house. I would go back in a heart beat. Thank you for sharing your little piece of paradise. Amazing and perfect for out break from the cold!
Property was great. Plenty of room for 11 people. Outside pool area was awesome. Convenient to get to other key areas. Sombrero beach was easy and convenient to get to. Area has lots to do. Fishing excursion only 2 streets over. Property manager east to work with.
We had an awesome time at this well-equipt vacation rental. The only minor things I would offer for improvement are:
1. Figure out a way to elimintate the master bed frame noise. Every time you turned in bed you would wake the other person up.
2. A/C in the evenings was a little off in the bedrooms.
The house was beautiful!! We had plenty of space. Sleeping was the incredible. I donât usually sleep well on vacation but my bed was wonderful. Only a couple issues, tv downstairs didnât work, tv upstairs-living room was always lose connection and we had to provide our own toilet paper, which was fine but I wasnât aware of it. Overall-wonderful family vacation house!!
The pool and outdoor space was the draw for our family. The bikes, pool and ping-pong table were in constant use. Plenty of room for the eleven of us, it was just plain comfortable. The property manager was at hand almost instantly for the few small questions and needs we had. All in all, a great week.
Perfect house for our entire family vacation with separate full living area downstairs for my daughter with her young children. The owners could not have been more helpful with a minor issue. Loved this place!
Spacious property with all the amenities you could want! We spent almost all of our time outside swimming, fishing, and playing games. Manatees, jellyfish, rock crabs, and even a stingray visited us at the dock. Owners were responsive to any questions we had. Would love to stay at this property again!
The house was beautiful. The two levels worked out prefect for us and the pool was amazing. The owner went out of their way to make our trip enjoyable.
We would love to stay again.
Really nicely refurbished, had a few hiccups with the new stuff but the owner was right on top of everything. Loved the pool and hottub, got us through some lousy weather. Really roomy and comfortable. Wifi worked perfectly.
We had a blast and the two separate living areas were great because the grandparents could have a quiet area away from the kids. Would definitely come back. Quick response with a few AC issues but handled immediately! Thank you again for helping my family create memories!
Overall- great place! The house was really nice, kids enjoyed having their own little apartment downstairs, pool, pool areas and dock were great with plenty of room to have 4 skis and a boat, plenty of parking,! Cleaning crew must have had their work cut out for them from previous guest but that could just be a one time thing and the beach that you can walk to isnât worth walking to but plenty others to go to that are by boat or car!
Exactly as pictured in the listing. Plenty of space for everyone. Property manager was very responsive to the few inquiries we had. We all enjoyed our week long vacation in Marathon. Would definitely recommend booking!
Our family of 12 (Grandparents, Parents, children ages 2 to 14) stayed here for a week. The first thing I noticed was how clean the property was. It is decorated tastefully & was fully stocked with anything we could have needed. We loved the separate living space downstairs as it allowed the grandparents a place to go for some quiet time although there were several places they could sneak away including the upstairs screened in porch. We spent a lot of time in the downstairs pool area. The pool was huge & the hot tub was quite refreshing after a long day on the boat. This house is located on a deep canal just a short ride from open water. We had no problem getting our 36â boat in & out. Our hosts were extremely helpful and quick to respond to all of our questions. We would definitely stay here again given the chance!