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Beautiful 2/1 Waterfront Home in Marathon Florida

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior
2 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi
TV
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Marathon, FL
  • Popular LocationCrane Point Museum and Nature Center11 min walk
  • Popular LocationFlorida Keys Country Club3 min drive
  • Popular LocationSombrero Beach5 min drive
  • AirportKey West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)66 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful 2/1 Waterfront Home in Marathon Florida

Welcome to our beautiful 2/1 waterfront canal access home in Marathon, Florida! We invite you and your family to come stay at our lovely own Reef Retreat. Whether your looking for a warm weather island get away or a deep sea fishing trip, we have you covered! Enjoy the convenience of amenities like Publix, Conch Cafe, and the Sandal Outlet all within walking distance. Extra parking to accommodate boat trailers! Please, book today and enjoy yourself at our lovely Reef Retreat! Vacation Rental Permit #VACA-21-214

Property manager

John Jacobs

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 unit

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Beautiful 2/1 Waterfront Home in Marathon Florida Marathon

About the neighborhood

Marathon

Located in Marathon, this vacation home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sombrero Beach and Bahia Honda State Park. Kayaking, scuba diving, and motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Crane Point Museum and Nature Center - 11 min walk
  • The Turtle Hospital - 3 min drive
  • Florida Keys Country Club - 3 min drive
  • Vaca Key - 5 min drive
  • Sombrero Beach - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 11 min walk
  • Takara Japanese Restaurant - 14 min walk
  • Dunkin' - 2 min drive
  • Keys Fisheries - 20 min walk
  • Castaway Waterfront Restaurant and Sushi Bar - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful 2/1 Waterfront Home in Marathon Florida pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful 2/1 Waterfront Home in Marathon Florida?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful 2/1 Waterfront Home in Marathon Florida?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful 2/1 Waterfront Home in Marathon Florida located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Crane Point Museum and Nature Center and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Sombrero Beach. Florida Keys Country Club and Fishermen's Community Hospital are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Conflicted.
If I say how truly GREAT this property is, I'm afraid it won't be available for us next year for our yearly fishing adventure!!! This property is by far the best that we have stayed, and we will be back every year. Thank you John.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay-We'll be back!
We spent 8 days at this cute location. For the most part it was perfect. My only complaint is the traffic noise from the Overseas highway (just a block away) and the neighborhood "noise" (garbage and delivery trucks very early in the AM, and dogs barking all night). John answered our questions quickly and the place is very clean! The bonus kayak, paddle boards, and fish poles were a plus! We had three large manatees visit several times, which was really cool! There was a wonderful grill outside along with great patio furniture and a screened porch. The place was well stocked with everything you need. If you're really hoping to see manatees while visiting it's a sure bet you'll find them at Castaway Bar and Grill. Their air conditioning unit drips fresh water and there's always manatees hanging around to drink it! Our highlights were BahiaHonda State Park, Keys Fisheries (great food and drinks) and Horseshoe Beach for snorkeling. Enjoy and THANKS JOHN!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gene G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Marathon Vacation Home
We stayed a month at this home. It has everything one needs for a great vacation including a dock, kayak, fishing gear, a fish cleaning station and 2 paddle boards. The kitchen if fully equipped and includes virtually everything you’d have in your own home I.e. hand mixers, Bullet for smoothies, food processors, and all sorts of kitchen utensils. The dish washer, stove and microwave are in excellent condition. In summary, this is the best equipped vacation home I’ve ever stayed at
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Keys Trip
Overall a very nice stay at Reef Retreat. Location was centrally located to all things we needed. Backyard was an amazing feature!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce S.

Liked: Cleanliness
220A Ocean Terrance
Great 2 week stay. Had water and electric available at the dock. Good cool A/C. Owner sent helpful info before trip. Id recommend reef retreat.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love Reef Retreat
We are regulars to Marathon and have stayed at John's place for the past few years. Love it's location for all our activities. Paula and Kevin
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Marathon Keys stay
We had a great time staying in this home with canal access and wonderful back yard for our pups. John was fantastic and responded quickly.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Rita W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
We rented the property for a week for family vacation. I enjoyed sunrises and coffee outside while listening to the fish in the canal. We enjoyed evenings in the screened in porch. Friendly neighbors; after 10pm town is very quiet. Our dog really enjoyed sitting outside in the evenings and mornings.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Marathon Vacation
Home was just as described. Location was excellent. Loved that it was at the end of canal and you could sit on the end of dock looking down canal. Neighbors were freindly. Overall a wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karsten B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Reef Retreat
Great location for our trip. Nice sea wall for docking the boat. Good afternoon shade in the backyard for cleaning up after being out on the boat all day. Easy access to ocean side or gulf. Close to all the great restaurants of Marathon. Nice canal view from dock for evening drinks. Convenient boat ramp just a couple blocks away. Owner answered all questions in a timely manner. Would stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
The owner was helpful and responsive. A nice 15 minute canal ride to the ocean and the house was clean and close to amenities. A great stay.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Marathon Vacation
This place was very comfortable, clean, well stocked with everything that you need on vacation. Great yard, well kept, good central location. 👏 Good people to deal with. Thanks for helping make a great vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Derek V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay - great for boating!
My family and I stayed at John’s waterfront place in Marathon. Super easy to get to by car as its right off US1. Deep water canal that comfortably fit our 25ft boat. It was about a 20min idle out to open water with restaurants, fuel docs, etc on the way. There was plenty of parking too (we fit the boat trailer, car trailer, two SUVs and a Truck)! The house was well stocked with items included in the listing, the only thing we didn’t have/couldn’t find were dishwasher tabs. That was no big deal considering publix & Walgreens were both within walking distance. Huge perk that this place is pet friendly too! The home was very comfortable and we really enjoyed our time there - especially for fishing and enjoying coffee on the dock. We even had a few manatee visits and saw tarpon rolling in the canal.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location, wonderful property!
John was so helpful with our booking and throughout our stay, the property was clean, comfortable and in an excellent location. Definitely plan on returning!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Taylor S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location - will be returning!
I cannot say enough about how wonderful our stay was. John was very helpful and made check-in/out an easy process. The house was set up with everything we could have needed for the week and more! We were able to park our boat outback with easy access to the Gulf or Atlantic. All the neighbors we met were super welcoming. They even gave us tips for fishing or places to eat. Speaking of.. the Conch Cafe, local deli, and a few others were less than a 5min walk that we frequented during our time there. By the end of the week we knew the people at the marina, Berdines, neighbors, and the dry dock down the street. A truly wonderful vacation that felt like home.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Location. Great Owner Communication
This Quaint home has all the amenities that we required. Very close to the Gym, grocery store, Sombrero beach. Many great places in Marathon we were hardly in the house! Thanks to John the owner
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Reef Retreat was perfect for our family! Great location and easy to get to. Clean and had everything we needed. We hope to be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia E., Shakope MN USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Florida Keys Road Trip
Found this house no problem, host pretty much spell everything out. Arrived at an approaching storm so the cable/wifi went out. John was very helpful as you can't control the weather. Everything was restored later that same night. Pictures are very accurate. Loved the screened porch the most. Made very good use of the washer/dryer after out long trip. My husband spoke to John who was very informative about area restaurants, neighbors and our dog. I loved the main bedrooms furniture, so antiquey! we also spent a few HH's sitting on the outdoor patio just enjoying the water and boat traffic. This is a great place with the fenced in yard should you be traveling with your dog as we did. It can get a bit noisy with the industry across the street, keep that in mind, did not having any trouble sleeping tho. Dog got a bit freaked out but she is crazy anyway. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcela D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Reef retreat in the heart of Marathon
Property was as described and more, central location, easy access to the water, very clean, well maintained, very straight forward communication and great tips. We really enjoyed this place and the comfort of your home. Thanks again for being a great host.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Brenten B., Farmington Hills

Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice Place, need cleaning
Property was not clean. Bedding was full on dog hair showing bedding was washed. Ending up with Covid during stay. Not saying we got it there, but VRBO was not even basically clean at all.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Becky H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Warm weather vacation
We had a great week at this rental home. It had almost everything you needed. There were iguanas, fish, and even a manatee! Only drawback is that it is close to the main road so there is some road noise, but with a white noise machine, you can drown it out. We would definitely visit again to enjoy the warm sunny weather :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Shannon M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Only sleeps 5
The place was clean and comfortable. However, it advertised that it sleeps 6. It doesnt. There are 2 bedrooms. One master with a queen bed. The second room has a double bed and a twin bed in it. That's only 5 people if a couple wants to share a room with a single or a kid. The couches recline but there isn't a hide a bed. There are 2 air mattresses that can be blown up if you want to sleep on the floor in the living room. The location is on an alley adjacent to many stores. Every morning at 5am a truck comes by and beeps very loudly and bangs dumpsters around or something. The positives are a nice screened in porch and a big deck to sit at right on the canal. The canal goes out into the mangroves so it makes kayaking fun. We saw manatees in the canal. The town of Marathon is nice in that it's centrally located to all the other keys. But the town itself isn't very nice. Overall I was happy with what we got for the price, with the exception of the sleeping arrangements. That was not clearly defined in the description.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rick M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house for a vacationing couple
House was clean and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Conveniently located in the center of Marathon.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

DONALD P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Reef Retreat perfect place to explore the Keys.
The home is clean and well appointed with furniture, appliances and other amenities. It is centrally located in Marathon providing easy access to stores, beaches, parks and restaurants. It is just a block off Hwy 1 and right in the middle of the stretch between Key Largo and Key West. The owner provided very thorough check-in/check-out instructions as well as helpful notes about the property and area attractions. We felt very much at home here.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

dan m., Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location
No problems
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021