Gulf Open Water, Sunset Views, Protected Boat Dock, Ground Level

Best view ever from every room! Best sunset views! Loved the screened in back porch area. An older home but you couldn’t beat the view & the size of the home. Loved all the spare linens. Quick access to amenities & things to do.. Can reach things to do in Marathon & Key West.

Great dock and seawall. Many types of fish- snorkeling great off the dock- house is spacious. Host was communicative. R

Nice location with sunsets on the water. It’s a half circle shaped house, which is unique.

Lagoon was great unique offering. Home feels like Grandma”s cottage, cozy.

We’ve stayed at this house twice now…we love it! Perfect location, we ate at many of the 72 restaurants in Marathon and were never disappointed. We love the view of the gulf, and the house fits our needs perfectly. We’ll happily hopefully return there.

Beautiful sunsets from this property! Home was clean, and bed was comfortable.

Everything was fabulous on from the host support to location and the home itself.

The house and views were fabulous! We thoroughly enjoyed the stay. Communication was good as well. We would definitely stay again given the opportunity.

Views were beautiful, but that was it! Bathroom sink faucet was defective, no hot water, we reported it on the first day, but was not fixed until Thursday (2 days before we left) Since it got colder on Tuesday this was extremely upsetting.The house is old and very dated! I can live with that! However certain parts of the house were extremely dirty, especially the kitchen which is very troubling since one might want to prepare food. Kitchen cabinet drawers had dirt on them that must have been on there for God only knows how long. I tried to wipe them down and wasn’t able to, everything was so stuck on, disgusting!!Both medicine cabinets had dirt in them especially the guest bathroom! Grill outside is completely rusted out, inside and out! The outside is very neglected, a lot of trash laying around. The benches on the seawall have rotted wood and feel spongy. We contacted the host (owner) about the condition of the inside (kitchen, bathroom and grill along with pictures ) and her only comment was she would let the cleaners know. She never offered to send somebody over to clean . We asked for a partial refund which she denied. We reported everything to VRBO along with proof (pictures) awaiting response and hopefully resolution.

We loved waking up to the water and walking and biking in the quiet neighborhood. I had to do some maintenance on both bikes to make them usable (flat tires on both). Plenty of towels, gorgeous views, spacious, so convenient to Bahia Honda State Park. We loved our visits to the Sea Turtle Hospital and Crane Point. All in all, a wonderful vacation!

Upon our arrival we were disappointed to find that the house was not cleaned from the last people who stayed. Although that was upsetting considering we have been driving for two and a half days to get here... we contacted the host and she quickly sent someone over to clean and gave us a partial refund which was appreciated. We went on to continue our stay and everything was good despite the occasional foul smell from the backwash of the ocean which came and went. This cannot be helped, it is just the way it is, but something to consider. We enjoyed the rest our stay, and the weather was super beautiful!

Heather is a great host. The house is excellent. great location and views. We keep coming back every year. A rating

Great location, lots of sea life swim by. Comfortable beds.

Everything you could want in a vacation rental and more! Kitchen was fully equipped - great that it had an ice maker. No need to bring beach towels or chairs, both are provided by owner. The location is perfect - right on the water with stores and restaurants nearby. Other than one day the weather was not good for fishing - high winds and surf - however, our first full day we saw lots of fish including a stingray and shark. My husband caught a puffer fish. We thought he was dead because he floated on his back when we threw him back in, but to our relief he blew out all the air and swam away. We would consider renting again if in the area.

We had everything we needed. It was a wonderful stay!

The house was very nice. The rooms were comfortable, clean, and everything was overall very nice. The views were absolutely to die for and the neighborhood was very quiet and nice. We didnt feel crowded as grown children going our parents. We loved the back porch and the lagoon was so serene. We loved snorkeling around the seawall and in the lagoon. We spent more time at this place than we have at any rental we've gotten before. Ive added this to my list of possible places to stay again.

Perfect location and atmosphere for our needs. Quiet and relaxing. Wonderful sunsets.

Great having morning coffee on benches overlooking Gulf. Great accessibility for boat.

The property was ok. It’s old.The property manager is ungrateful and has forgotten what customer service is. We were nitpicked and given a list of chores that a housecleaning service should be responsible for, after the fact. We called about raw sewage leaking from the walls in the master bedroom due to a stoppage and we were given the runaround that someone from the City was coming to inspect and that it was the day before the Fourth of July. We were then later blamed for the stoppage when the host stated the plumbers had been there the week before. So, obviously this is an ongoing issue, not our fault. The dishwasher was full and running upon departure. The trash was overflowing when we arrived. You can’t load all of the bedding, that you slept on the night before, into the washing machine at one time. So, while there may have been sheets that weren’t washed, it was because the washer was already full and running. The beds were stripped and laundry left by the washer. With the strict 10am departure time, we would’ve had to get up at 4 am to have the entire list completed, which is insane. Not concerned when we were cleaning raw sewage water that was seeping through the walls. Health department violation. Fungus flies. House needs to be updated. Does have a nice view but not worth it having to deal with person who cares nothing about the quality of your stay but, bottom line only. Needs to hire a maid. Too many unreasonable demands. Don’t waste time or money.

The property was very comfotable and accomodating. The check-in process was simple and efficient. This property has great amenities to make the stay comfortable, relaxing, and fun. The house was very clean and just had the feel of a beach house especially with the water views and the spectacular sunsets. We has a great time fishing and lounging in the tidal pool. Would recommend this house to anyone looking for a relaxing time on the water.

Only one drawback. The property has not seen a stitch of groundskeeping in who knows how long? Walking out the back door or around the sides of the house and having to walk through piles of dead leaves, sticks, and around piled up ladders and too many garbage cans was a bummer. Not to mention leftover fish hooks and debris from previous guests on the breakwall.

Two couples spent here fishing and relaxing. The house is exactly as pictured. The kitchen was well stocked and had everything we needed. The beds were comfortable with nice sheets and pillows. Bath towels were new and there were plenty of extra towels and blankets available. Seating in the den was comfortable. We enjoyed the screened in porch and saw nice sunsets. We had a 22 ft boat that was easy to maneuver in and out of the cove. Overall, we had a fantastic stay and would highly recommend this house.

Absolutely the best sunset views on the island. Very well supplied with everything we needed. Lanai was very large and comfortable.

Great location, clean and comfortable. Pictures and description are accurate. Lots of fish around the seawall. Dolphins went by one day. Thanks, we enjoyed it!

Being right on the water was amazing! Kitchen had almost everything you could need and the beds were comfortable. We had a really great stay. Host was quick to respond and we’d go back again. Thanks for sharing your home!

Very comfortable with awesome view of the Gulf with room to dock a small boat.

Always fun

Property was cozy. George and Mary added nice touches to make for a homey stay. Kitchen has anything you could possibly need. Was intrigued by all the sea life in their pooled in area. Crabs, jellyfish, zebra fish, and many more. The Dolphins swam within 50 feet of their seawall. Very relaxing stay

Although it was just my wife and I, we really enjoyed the large space, waterfront location, and the many additional items to make a Keys stay enjoyable. The boat basin and dock, many outdoor chairs, screened in porch, and well appointed inside. We stayed here about 30 years ago, and when I saw it available, we had to stay there again.