Wow!!! Deep Water Canal, Swimspa Pool, Kayaks, Walk to Ocean Front Tiki Bar!!

Marathon, Florida
$315 avg/night
Minimum Stay 7 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 7 nights

Min Stay

This updated 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with private canal lot is located in the heart of The Florida Keys in Marathon at Mile Marker 48.5. Convenient to all of the Keys! Our new 50’ seawall allows dockage of vessels up to 40’ - and, yes (!) we have PLENTY OF SPACE to park your boat trailer! No need to pay off site storage! Our new 14’ x 8’x 4' Swimspa pool completes the ideal Keys Oasis for your tropical getaway! If your group needs additional accommodations, please view our 5 star canal front home on the same street at VRBO #1027392!

Located at the end of a quiet, dead end, residential street just off US 1, The Overseas Highway, “Boot Key Bungalow” offers canal access and dockage on our private beach lot directly across the (very narrow and quiet) street from the home. Our front balcony and screen porch overlook the lot and canal so you can always have an eye on your boat! Spend your afternoons waterside under our sail shade, fishing from the dock, or tanning from our loungers at our private canal lot.

Boot Key Bungalow’s water access is a 50’ new dock and seawall on a wide, deep water canal less than 200 yards from Boot Key Harbour, home to the ever popular Dockside Grill, Burdines and Chiki Tiki Grill, and just around the corner by water from the beginning of the famous Seven Mile Bridge. Sombrero Reef, with its crystal clear water, is a snorklers and divers delight which can be reached in a very short boat ride! You can be in the wide open Atlantic or the Gulf in a matter of minutes from the house. Bring your own boat, rent one here or charter a fishing or dive/snorkel trip. The options are truly endless! Beautiful Sombrero Beach is just a kayak paddle away through Boot Key Harbor in one of the 3 provided kayaks or explore the endless mangrove trails! You're also within walking distance of our favorite restaurant, coffee shop, art gallery, dive shop, bar, and even The Turtle Hospital!

Closer to home, you can clean your day's catch waterside at our fish cleaning station, wash away the heat and salt of the day in our private outdoor shower and settle in for some relaxation or swimming in our 14' heated (or not!), jetted swimming pool spa. Our screen porch is a perfect setting to enjoy your morning coffee, your nightcap, and everything in between! Our outside entertainment area on the ground level is set up with teak dining tables, a large gas grill, and a television with DishTV programming. For the more energetic, you can drop the provided kayaks in the water and explore Boot Key and the surrounding canals. You're likely to see Manatee, Dolphin and a wide range of fish and other wildlife!

Indoors, you'll find Boot Key Bungalow very accommodating for your vacation needs and comfort. The amply supplied kitchen provides everything you should require for preparing the simplest to the extravagant meal. With an open floor plan that keeps everyone together, you’re never left out when on kitchen duty! Our indoor dining table seats 6 as well as another dining table on the screen porch. The living area with our large sectional sofa is perfect for air conditioned relaxation or television viewing with our internet capable and DishTV programmed television. We have 2 bedrooms which feature queen size beds and one bedroom with a full bed. There’s plenty of closet and drawer space in all! The master bedroom (with TV) has its own bathroom with shower and the other 2 bedrooms (one with TV), share a totally renovated bath with tub/shower combination. The washer and dryer allow you to pack less and return home with clean clothes! And rest assured, the home has central air conditioning for reprieve from your tropical vacation!

Enjoy total privacy, including no contact self check-in, at this immaculate home. We are ensuring the health and well being of each future guest by following CDC guidelines to thoroughly disinfect and sanitize with an EPA Approved Disinfectant all hard surfaces, door knobs, remote controls, faucets, cabinet pulls and other areas in order to protect against COVID 19 and it’s variants. Unlike a hotel or resort, this is our personal home and we take pride in our high standard of hygiene for ourselves and our guests.

We're in the perfect spot for walking or bicycling as we're less than a mile from Publix, West Marine, a variety of bait and tackle shops, the 33rd Street Public Boat Ramp, The Turtle Hospital, Walgreens, Home Depot, and a large variety of restaurants, including ocean front grills and bars! Boot Key Bungalow, and our 2 bedroom sister home across the street, Twin Dolphin, truly couldn't be in a more convenient location by land or water. Come explore the Florida Keys at your home away from home, Boot Key Bungalow!

Please note, our home is a well constructed single family home with a large yard and trees! Be sure to do your homework as many listings in the area are mobile homes situated on concrete slabs with no yard and the next mobile home just an arms length away. There will be no unpleasant surprises if you decide to vacation at Boot Key Bungalow! Please note, the street level is for parking and one of our entertainment areas; however, access to the living area is up one flight of wide stairs with rails on both sides. (Please see home photos if navigating stairs is an issue)

City of Marathon Vacation License:
VACA-21-320

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1300 Sq Ft (121 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 250+ Mbps (good For 3–5 People Or Up To 10 Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Fenced Yard Garden Gas Grill Outdoor Furniture
  • POOL/SPA

    Fence Around The Pool Heated Pool Hot Tub Outdoor Pool Private Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Outdoor Shower Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Kayak On Site
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near The Ocean On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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Review Review

  • Jason

    Submitted Nov 8, 2025

    Stayed Oct 31, 2025

    It was an amazing property! Clean quiet comfortable!

  • Bryan W.

    Submitted May 30, 2026

    Stayed May 23, 2026

    I cannot recommend this property enough . The house was pristine, check in is simple, the location is awesome right in the middle of everything but on a very quiet street. The swim spa felt awesome after a long day of sightseeing. The lot across the road was great to hang out at. We used the kayaks almost every day to fish which was a blast lots of small barracuda,tarpon,snapper even a few shark snapped us off. On the very last evening a mom and baby manatee hung out for a bit in the canal.Kathy is very quick to respond. 10/10

  • Genesis L.

    Submitted May 15, 2026

    Stayed May 8, 2026

    This place was amazing!! Had everything we needed. Very clean and comfortable. Would definitely return.

  • Leon M.

    Submitted May 11, 2026

    Stayed Apr 30, 2026

    Everyone loved this place, its location, and the amenities. We will be back as soon as we can.

  • Jonathan T.

    Submitted Apr 18, 2026

    Stayed Apr 4, 2026

    Clean and comfortable home. Exactly as described. Tastefully decorated. Quiet dead end street. Close to everything. Attentive owner. Would stay here again.

  • Brian T.

    Submitted Dec 20, 2025

    Stayed Dec 13, 2025

    Myself and young adult kids spent the week here and it was the best vacation rental ever! The house was immaculate, extremely clean and comfy! The beds were he better than home! The swim spa was amazing as well! The kitchen was supplied with more than what we were used to for a vacation. The Canal and dock were also amazing, we caught some Mangrove Snapper for dinner the last day. Manatees visited us almost daily too! I could go on for days about how amazing this property is! We were sad to leave and will absolutely plan to return.

  • Submitted Dec 10, 2025

    Stayed Dec 2, 2025

    Beautiful property well maintained and very nicely thought out. We stayed for a week and loved every minute of it. Clean and quiet perfect for relaxing. Sombrero Beach is 10 minutes to paradise. This property met all of our adult needs. And the neighbors were very nice. The patio underneath and the sitting area across The street by the canal was heavenly. Plenty of room in the house with lots of comfort. No complaints here!

  • Tim H.

    Submitted Dec 2, 2025

    Stayed Nov 20, 2025

    Amazing house with everything you need for an absolutely beautiful trip and great location central to everything the keys have to offer .

  • Shawn L.

    Submitted Oct 14, 2025

    Stayed Oct 4, 2025

    The house was well equipped and conveniently located in Marathon.

  • Daniel V.

    Submitted Sep 5, 2025

    Stayed Aug 16, 2025

    We had a great time and enjoyed the house. It was nice and felt spacious and welcoming. We only brought one vehicle and a boat. Their was plenty of room for parking front of house could easily fit two vehicles on concrete plus plenty on side of house for boat trailer. We didn't have no complaints.

  • jen M.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    Boot Key Bungalow was the cleanest, stylish and most comfortable place we’ve stayed in Marathon over the last 15 years, while coming down for lobstering season.First and most important for our stay was the boat and trailer parking situation. The dock and parking spaces were plenty big enough to accommodate our 28 ft boat and the 30 ft trailer. It was also very convenient to the boat ramp. The bungalow itself had a very cozy indoor space. The beds, pillows, linens, and towels were all high quality resort like. So needless to say, we slept great and enjoyed showering after spending days out on the water. The couch was very comfortable and overall the place had most of the amenities you would have in your own home.There is tons of outdoor entertainment space and outdoor seating in the shade. We got the most use out of the boating area, but never found the time to relax downstairs by the grill or in the spa.Things not included that would have made our stay more comfortable would have been your standard supply of hospitable goods like a bar of soap, shampoo and conditioner, hand lotion and a starter amount of coffee stuff. The kitchen is well stocked with what seems to be spices and oils that others have left. Only thing I could have used that I didn’t buy or bring was sugar.

  • Veronika I.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2025

    Stayed Jul 27, 2025

    Beautful home!Loved that the waterfront was across the street. Made it easier with the little one. Very clean and property manager was quick to help woth our questions.

  • Debbie N.

    Submitted Jul 28, 2025

    Stayed Jul 20, 2025

    Beautiful home! Super clean, and the location was perfect! Especially for people with a boat. Easy access to the ocean.. planning on returning to this rental site.

  • Kimberly M.

    Submitted Jul 14, 2025

    Stayed Jul 3, 2025

    Great family stay for the July 4th holiday week. Great location and amenities. Excellent canal fishing. 5 stars.

  • Jami S.

    Submitted Jul 5, 2025

    Stayed Jun 18, 2025

    The location was great for us. You can easily visit a majority, if not all of the “keys” in 7 days. We hit everything from Key West and all the way to Islamorada! The house was clean and spacious for the 4 adults we had. We did spend the majority of our time out and about. The outdoor area across the road was relaxing and we did indeed get to see the manatees come through! Highly recommend renting the tiki pontoon from Key Colony rentals, as we enjoyed a full day on and in the ocean. If you are looking for something that is affordable and with a group (we went in June), that’s in the middle of the keys, this is a beautiful place. Owner is very timely with responses and getting you all the information and access needed for the property. Definitely worth the stay!

  • Jessica B.

    Submitted Jun 15, 2025

    Stayed May 24, 2025

    This home was beautiful and perfect for our family getaway. We enjoyed sitting on the screened porch, card games in the downstairs hangout and relax time in the swim spa. We saw a nurse shark and manatee off the dock. Lots of great restaurants close and stores for groceries etc.

  • Helen Kirkman K.

    Submitted Apr 14, 2025

    Stayed Mar 22, 2025

    Peaceful spot at the end of a short street. Such attention to detail by the owner with everything you could need. The beds are super comfy as is the huge cosy sofa in the lounge. A fabulous week in a fabulous house. Thank you.

  • Jan D.

    Submitted Apr 7, 2025

    Stayed Mar 29, 2025

    Lovely home in a great location. Easy to ride a bike to grocery stores or Sombrero Beach. Close to the 7 mi bridge. Canal empties into Boot Key, so there's some shelter in the water for your boat before getting to the ocean. Sitting area next to the canal is really nice. Swim spa great for 6 people as a hottub or cool it off for a small but refreshing pool. We ate most of our meals in the screen porch or in the area under the house. Kathy and Chris were lovely hosts. Instructions for checking in and out were very clear. Highly recommend.

  • Courtney K.

    Submitted Mar 19, 2025

    Stayed Feb 28, 2025

    We had a wonderful time during our stay in the Florida Keys! The home and adjacent canal lot were spacious, comfortable, and very inviting. We completely recommend staying at Kathy's property!

  • Paulina Z.

    Submitted Mar 15, 2025

    Stayed Mar 8, 2025

    Beautiful home in Marathon, FL. We enjoyed the proximity to the Mangroves, kayaking and the wonderful swim spa. Very relaxing! Thank you!

  • D S.

    Submitted Feb 27, 2025

    Stayed Feb 16, 2025

    First time visiting the Keys and this property was one of the nicest we have stayed in. Very clean with lots of amenities ( kayaks, swim spa, gas grill, etc). Access to the canal and the use of kayaks was a huge plus! Manatees came right up to the dock several times while we were there!! Took the kayaks out to the mangroves and really enjoyed seeing the birds and sea life. The kayaks don't have seat bacs, but we used the lifejackets for that and that worked well.The only negative of the trip (and not anything owner had control over) was the construction noise coming from the canal one over from us...sounded like a jackhammer and it went on all day every day we were there. Didn't stop us from enjoying our trip, but was a bit annoying.

  • Todd R.

    Submitted Jan 7, 2025

    Stayed Dec 27, 2024

    The house was very clean and the fishing was fun for me and the kids! We caught fish everyday!Lots of nice restaurants in Marathon as well.Thank you for the great memories!!

  • Jill P.

    Submitted Dec 24, 2024

    Stayed Dec 16, 2024

    We loved staying at Kathy’s house in Marathon. There is so much to enjoy on the property. The house was simply set up, with all the comforts of home. You do not need anything but your clothes and toiletries. The kitchen is fully-stocked, shower and beach towels are included. We spent our nights in the swimspa and it was so unbelievably relaxing after our busy days. We would listen to music, stargazing. We spent a lot of time on the screened-in porch. The sun rises on that side of the house and eating breakfast and reading were some peaceful moments we had together.If we weren’t in the house, we were across the street in the beach chairs or out in the kayaks. It was nice to not have to rush around anywhere. Kathy’s house is very close to Sombrero Beach, my favorite beach. We had a much needed, restful vacation and Kathy’s house perfected the trip.

  • Marcia A.

    Submitted Nov 4, 2024

    Stayed Oct 27, 2024

    My husband and I and our adult children loved our stay. The property has plenty of room for 5 adults to spread out and it was very well equipped and clean. We enjoyed the swimspa and the screen porch! We saw a family of manatees and a pretty big shark in the canal! Highly Recommended!

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