Marathon, Florida
You don't come to the islands to stay in a town! Relax in our tropical paradise away from the traffic and noise of US Hwy #1.
Palm Studded property 1/2 acre property overlooking the Gulf, Can you say Beach House Panoramic Open water views from your living area, Dock, Tranquil fenced in yard with in ground heated concrete pool. From House, to Dock, to Beach, to Pool, this home has it all. Breathtaking sunsets right from the dock. Almost like your own island!
When we decided to purchase a home in the Florida Keys privacy and being close to nature was top on our list of requirements. We found the perfect combination on Grassy Key, a small island between Islamorada and Marathon made famous by 'Flipper' and the Dolphin Research Center.
On Grassy Key we are close enough to enjoy Marathon restaurants and grocery shopping yet still be able to explore dive sites in both the Upper and Lower Keys!
The perfect location has now been turned into the perfect oasis. Special features include a gourmet kitchen that will please the most discriminating chef. Our guests enjoy luxury bedding with quality linens, fluffy towels and bathrobes. Wireless internet service and cable tv.
After a full day in the sun there is no better place to relax than in the cool fresh water pool surrounded by the lush gardens. Check out the massive coconut and royal palms, the 9' high bird of paradise, the banana and key lime trees, blooming hibiscus and orchids. Just don't lay under the coconut trees!
So whether you are coming to the keys to relax, fish, kayak, snorkel, dive or whatever your heart desires the White Sands has it all for you.
Need more proof Take a look at our past guest's comments, then check our availability calendar for your vacation dates. Don't hesitate, after 18 years of satisfied guests this home books months in advance.
Listing represented the property well. Holli was very helpful and responsive to our questions. Great location. Privacy and the pier are the key selling points. Home was cozy and clean.
We very much enjoyed the property. The home was exactly like the pictures. The grounds are beautiful with lots of tropical plants. The property is very relaxing
The location of the house and house itself were excellent!!! However, we went in August and house is somewhat secluded, which is also part of its charm. But it meant that the ants and no-see-ums were a constant nuisance, lots of bugs in the pool daily, and the seaweed had the beach swarming with sand fleas. All that said, my family and I had a great time. The pier, the sunsets, and morning were spectacular EVERY day. The fishing was great - snapper to small fish to tarpon. Also the location was great - 15min from everything in Marathon, about an 90min from Key West, and only 90min from Key Largo. Property manager was also great. thank you Holli !! We will happily return, maybe in the cooler months.
This was year 9 at White Sands. Always wonderful.
Beautiful view, very well maintained home. Everything you need right there. Plenty of sea life to see from dock or kayak. Beautiful sunsets.
We loved our stay. The pictures were accurate, the water was lovely and the location quiet and perfect. Highly recommend this property!!
“Amazing Sunsets” we never saw as the sun set in the West, not in front of us which pictures present. Sometimes got a bit of pink in the sky. “Gourmet” kitchen it was not. Had to wash most pots and pans before using and some were not usable at all. Unfortunately we had lots of smelly seaweed on beach and very noisy screaming children all day long next door in pool. House is in need of lots of attention. It was not the vacation we saved for and hoped for. Quite expensive for the value. One positive is that the location is quite good, close to many good restaurants and Marathon.
Probably don't have to say any more than this is our 13th time staying at White Sands, 17th time down in the Keys. She is like coming home to an old friend! This time of year can be windy, but with the pool on the side of the house surrounded by lush foliage it is protected and is very private. My husband loves to fish off the dock and we love to just relax by the pool. The sunset off the dock are breath taking! Wouldn't change a thing!! We are already planning 2024!!
Nothing bad at all about our stay or the property except we think it would be better to have more silverware but well stocked with everything else. However, we do have a concern for those renting the property in the future that as you approach the entryway at the front door there is about a two inch gray step up that blends in with porch slats at entrance. Therefore , one can easily trip coming or leaving even with the light on. We are concerned that this could potentially be a liability to the owner. Thanks for a great time and the beautiful property. What you see in the pictures and when you get there are identical. That was a first for us and we were pleasantly surprised. Wonderful time and Wonderful property! The Desderio’s
House, location, overall quality of the home was great, but what is up with the seaweed? There was no white sand as seen in the pictures, only seaweed, and a lot of it. It was so thick you couldn't rake it with any ease whatsoever, and it stunk like a swamp! The views...amazing. The pool and landscape...wonderful. The property manager was easy to get in touch with and very accommodating. We will return if the beach is better taken care of.
We love White Sands and will return again. This was our third time here.
Our family of 4 enjoyed a great week at this beautiful property. The views are spectacular. We spent a lot of time on the pier reading and fishing. Fishing was great off the end of the pier using live shrimp. The no-see-um bugs were quite active in the sand, so we spent much of our outdoor time on the pier and deck. The house was clean and the beds were comfortable. The neighborhood was quiet and safe.
We’re enjoyed every one of our eight visits and can’t wait for number nine.
The home and views were amazing. We enjoyed a week of sun and fun!
White Sands is definitely Paradise . Its beautiful Centrally located to all Keys , easy access to grocery stores. Quiet neighborhood , beautiful views , its just beautiful We had a wonderful time
My husband and I stayed at White Sands to celebrate our 10th anniversary. We have absolutely no complaints and we are so happy that we went with this property. The house is very well equipped and clean. The pool is perfect for relaxing. The pier is fun to fish and watch the sea life. We slept great the entire week - comfortable beds. Marathon/Grassy Key is such a great location for exploring. We explored from Key West to Key Largo and we loved being in a central location. We can’t wait to go back!
We fell in love with this property 3 years ago and look forward to coming back every year. The views of the sunset are absolutely stunning.
Owners have thought of so many of the small things. Everywhere you turn there were amenities. There is a wonderful breeze as you sit on the back porch and the palms sway! Lots of sea life, and plenty of fish right off the dock. This is a very convenient location, close to town but feels super private. AC in the house was great! Super nice washer and dryer. Shower in master was fantastic. Great experience, wonderful vacation!
It’s paradise. Plain and simple. Paradise.
This was a fantastic property and we look forward to booking it again! It had a beautiful location. And the views were amazing. Very quiet safe neighborhood. The grounds were spectacular, the pool was very private and the house is one of the cleanest I have ever stayed in I highly recommend Morton/White Sands!
Private quiet and peaceful. House was fully equipped. Views were spectacular.
We had a fantastic week! We saw an assortment of marine life from our private pier and our snorkel adventures. The pool was our favorite hangout, very peaceful and relaxing. Great location and the house had all the amenities needed. We loved this beach house!
The pictures don't do it justice. Clean and well equipped kitchen. Beds were super comfortable. It was so hard to leave.
If you like the pictures, you will love your stay. If we can manage to fit in another trip to the Keys, I will make every effort to re-book this property, except the next time for a longer visit. From the House layout, furnishings, pool, kayaking, fishing, landscaping, emerald waters, and picture perfect sunsets, it would be difficult to find a more perfect getaway. The Host was exactly what one would expect from a 5 star resort. The location is quiet, clean, safe, and only 5 minutes from waterside restaurants.
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