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Last Minute Discounts! Deep Water Canal w/ Pool, Walk to Ocean Front Tiki Bars!

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Aerial view
Beach towels
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, DVD player, stereo

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

Last Minute Discounts! Deep Water Canal w/ Pool, Walk to Ocean Front Tiki Bars!

We have availability into January, 2025 ! If you’re looking for larger accommodations, please view our home across the street, VRBO # 2413494 - we have some great summer discounts there as well!

Enjoy total privacy, including no contact self check-in, at this immaculate canal front home. Come relax and enjoy the convenience, seclusion, and comfort of our canal front, one level, "Twin Dolphin" home in the heart of the Florida Keys and Marathon, Florida at Mile Marker 48.5! With no neighbors on either side of the home, this is the ideal spot for personal space at our 100 foot wide lot in the middle of the Keys! The mangrove trails of Boot Key are only a 10 minute paddle from the backyard in the 2 provided kayaks. Twin Dolphin is situated on a wide, deep water, canal less than 200 yards from Boot Key Harbour, home to the ever popular Burdines and Chiki Tiki Grill. With plenty of dockage for your boat (up to 40') and space at the house to park your boat trailer, and just around the corner by water from the beginning of the famous Seven Mile Bridge, this is truly a vacationer’s paradise. Sombrero Reef, with its crystal clear water, is a snorklers and divers delight which can be reached in a very short boat ride from Twin Dolphin! 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 2 provided kayaks.

Closer to home, in the canal front backyard 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 16' heated (or not!), jetted swimming pool spa. The shade of the tiki hut is a perfect setting to enjoy your morning coffee, your nightcap, and everything in between! And of course, the waterside hammock under the coconut palms is the ideal location for those much needed siestas! 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 Twin Dolphin 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 granite countertops and plenty of workspace, looking out to the beautiful patio and beyond to the water should make "kitchen duty" a breeze! The Twin Dolphin dining table seats 6 in our cheerful sun/dining room; however, most opt for meals under the TikiHut. The living area is perfect for air conditioned relaxation while enjoying your favorite shows or sporting events on the new 60" television with DISH TV programming and internet capability. The 2 bedrooms feature queen size beds, plenty of closet and drawer space, and one is equipped with an internet capable television with DISH TV and a built in DVD player. The full bathroom has a tub/shower combination. There is also a comfy new queen size sleeper sofa in the living area for additional sleep space. The washer and dryer allow you to pack less and return home with clean clothes! The bait freezer is for your use during your stay as well. And rest assured, the home has central air conditioning for reprieve from your tropical vacation!

Located at Mile Marker 48.5, on a quiet residential street directly off of Highway One (The Overseas Highway), we're in the perfect spot for walking or bicycling as we're less than a mile from Publix, West Marine, the 33rd Street Public Boat Ramp, Walgreens, Home Depot, and a large variety of restaurants, including ocean front grills and bars! 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, Twin Dolphin!

Please note, our home is a well constructed single family home with a yard and trees! Be sure to do your homework as many listings are modular/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 Twin Dolphin!

(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. In fact, all those measures were part of our regular cleaning long before this crisis! Rest assured, 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.)


City of Marathon Vacation License:
VACA-20-1137

Property manager

Kathy Reynolds

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Heated pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender
  • Ice maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Outdoor shower
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING INSIDE

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayak on site
  • Marina nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1200 sq ft (111 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 26

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Must be approved by owner; no dogs under 12 months

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Please note, this is a waterfront home

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Deep Water Canal Front Home Convenient Ocean Gulf House Marathon
Deep Water Canal Front Home Convenient Ocean Gulf Marathon
Deep Water Canal Front Home Convenient Ocean Gulf
Deep Water Canal Front Home Convenient Ocean Gulf Marathon
Deep Water Canal Front Home Convenient Ocean Gulf
Deep Water Canal Front Home Convenient to Ocean Gulf!
Deep Water Canal Front Home Convenient to Ocean Gulf!
Deep Water Canal Front Home Convenient Ocean Gulf House Marathon
Deep Water Canal Front Home Convenient Ocean Gulf House

About the neighborhood

Map
Marathon, FL

What's nearby

  • The Turtle Hospital - 7 min walk
  • Vaca Key - 3 min drive
  • Florida Keys Country Club - 5 min drive
  • Seven Mile Bridge - 6 min drive
  • Sombrero Beach - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Grille & Raw Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Porky's Bayside - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burdines Waterfront - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Last Minute Discounts! Deep Water Canal w/ Pool, Walk to Ocean Front Tiki Bars! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Last Minute Discounts! Deep Water Canal w/ Pool, Walk to Ocean Front Tiki Bars! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Last Minute Discounts! Deep Water Canal w/ Pool, Walk to Ocean Front Tiki Bars!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Last Minute Discounts! Deep Water Canal w/ Pool, Walk to Ocean Front Tiki Bars!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Last Minute Discounts! Deep Water Canal w/ Pool, Walk to Ocean Front Tiki Bars! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Shady Palm Art Gallery and Fishermen's Community Hospital. Crane Point Museum and Nature Center and Vaca Key are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Last Minute Discounts! Deep Water Canal w/ Pool, Walk to Ocean Front Tiki Bars! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 145 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 145 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 145 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 145 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 145 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Nice property. Would return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne T., Punta Gorda, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for a boat
Nicely updated and maintained older home. It's located in a quiet neighborhood with trailer parking in front of the house. The beds were comfortable with soft linens. The shower/tub was utilitarian, but functional. It was easy to communicate with the host. Definitely met our needs and expectations.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation 2024
Great little waterfront house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Clean & Convenient
Great place to stay. Owners are very responsive if needed. Extremely clean beautiful place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect honeymoon!
This home is absolutely perfect! Although it was hot during our stay, the breeze in the back kept it cool! The swimspa was great to dip in and cool off. The best part was being able to kayak with six manatees that came straight to the canal! We saw nurse shark, dolphin, barracuda, and a large variety of other fish. The location is perfect. Everything was perfect! We will be coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad I., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect vacation
This home has the best location to sit back and relax or boat out to your favorite fishing spot. Great access to either the Atlantic, gulf or Sombrero beach. Definitely our favorite location to stay in Marathon!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Marathon Location
This was a great property. Our family enjoyed the house - it was a convenient launching point for activities throughout the Keys. With the swimspa present, we elected to spend several days just at the house relaxing. Very clean, comfortable and well stocked.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous week in Marathon
We had a great stay at Kathy's house in Marathon. Communication was top notch from the minute we inquired about renting up until our departure. House is exactly as described. Cute (very clean) older home that fit our needs perfectly. We loved being on the canal where we saw lots of different wildlife. The guys enjoyed fishing on the canal where they caught a nurse shark, snapper and tarpon. Bonus was that the canal was very quiet with very little boat traffic. We didn't rent a boat for multiple days, but if we would have the dock would have been great for tying up a boat. Dryer decided to quit working the day before our departure (of no fault of the owner's) and within an hour she had her service guy out. By the end of the day we had a new dryer. House was great and was lacking nothing. If we are ever back in the Keys we will most definitely rent from Kathy again and look forward to our stay at Twin Dolphin.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Me and my wife stayed for a week and overall it was very relaxing! The house was very clean and being able to relax in the backyard under the tiki hut and going in the swim spa was really enjoyable. The only downside that we had was that we didn’t know the house across the street had access to the right of the property and they could see everything we did while we were outside so it lacked privacy, just would of been nice to know that or if there was some kind of screening in between yards so you didn’t see one another.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Libby B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous week in the Keys!
This was our second stay at the Twin Dolphins house, and it did not disappoint! Lovely, adorable home…has everything you need…great location. Rented a boat this year and that makes all the difference. Saw lots of wildlife, including FIVE manatees on Wednesday - three adults and two babies. Just fantastic!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard B., Tulsa OK

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Florida House
My girlfriend and I enjoyed staying at Twin Dolphins house for a week in January. The house is immaculately clean, the outdoor living space makes the house seem larger. I spent a lot of time on my laptop under the tiki hut next to the hot tub. It was safe and quiet, I could work out there any hour of the day or evening. The only sound was the palm trees swaying in the breeze. I very nice place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay in Marathon, amazing property host!
This was our first time renting a property to stay instead of a hotel. I’m so glad we did! Kathy was so amazing! She is prompt with any questions I had (and I had many!). The property was very clean and just as advertised. The swim spa was utilized every night. It is in a wonderful location next to the canal and around all types of activities and stores. You can’t go wrong booking with Kathy and the properties she has. She also has a beautiful home right across the street (so if a couple of families are going that would be perfect!). Would definitely book another stay. The only downside is I’m now back in Pa where it is cold. Thanks again for an amazing time.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie R., Tampa

Liked: Cleanliness
Second Stay's A Charm!!
This is the second time that we stayed in this property and we continue to love it as much as the first time! This gem is perfectly situated whether you just want a great waterfront view to relax or boat access and fishing fun! We enjoyed a wonderful 5 days of the warmest and most beautiful weather that you can get in Florida at this time of the year! We also visited Sombrero Beach often, took our boat out every day to fish and cruise around, and ended every evening grilling by the tiki hut and relaxing in the hot-tub. What a lovely time all around.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Terrific Property!
We highly recommend this property. It was seriously the cleanest rental we've ever stayed in. We appreciated the very responsive and clear communications from the host - everything was completely seamless. Such a great, comfortable, well equipped home. The hot tub and tiki hut are fantastic! We also loved the kayaks and extra nice touches such as beach supplies (chairs, towels and bag), ample charging stations for devices, etc. We didn't bring our boat this time, but definitely plan to return and will likely bring a boat! Can't say enough about this terrific home.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mason H., Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness
Honeymoon stay in Marathon
Property was just as listed and Kathy was great even though we had no issues. My wife and I enjoyed every minute on our honeymoon. We brought our 19' center console boat and it had plenty of room at the dock. It was nice being able to walk out and hit the water. This house and their other property is the closest to the 33rd st public boat ramp we found and easy to navigate. Also a short boat ride to Burdines and Dockside Bar on the water. House had all amenities needed for our stay and i did read in the signing book that a renter needed a kettle and kathy bought one to provide for the guests. Swimspa was great to have especially at night to relax. Tiki hut is where we stayed mostly while eating and snacking and watching the fish and manatees come by as well as the hammock. We got out on the kayaks provided also. Plently of restaurants close by and they have a book of all menu's and suggestions that dies not disappoint. Steak and Lobster house, Keys Fishery, Key Colony Inn, Burdines, and Sunset Grille are all amazing and close by. The house is also right in the middle of keys so Islamorada and Key West are about 1 hr each way to venture off for a day trip which we did. Overall we will definitely be back and have family and friends asking about our trip and where we stayed. If you stay here you will not be disappointed.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just about perfect
I get super sea sick so fishing charters are out for me. If you love to fish this is about perfect. Sit out back and fish all you want. Its a football field length away from the open water. Also the location is super close to 7 mile bridge which is best place to see sunrise/sunsets, Pigeon Key etc. Also close to Burdines and Castaways ,my 2 fav restaurants on the island. Kathy is super organized and easy to reach and thought of everything anyway so the home was clean welcoming and nicely decorated. We enjoyed ourselved, it was our 20th Anniversary trip but we will be back! Thanks Kathy!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome awesome awesome
Such a GREAT property!!!! Can’t wait to book a stay here again soon!!!! Highly recommend this for your stay in Marathon!!!!!!! Just perfect!!! Clean, peaceful, quiet and perfect location!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason L.

Liked: Cleanliness
One week stay
My family and I stayed one week at this property and we had an amazing vacation, we are from central Wisconsin and we love visiting the keys any chance we can. The property was very nice and clean, this property also had fun relaxing features as well as a nice place to stay. The property is right on the canal and has a very large hot tub to use witch was very relaxing, also a lot of nice sand between the canal and house witch allowed our little boy a nice play area. Also you could fish on the canal if you would like to. Overall a very nice property and my family and I had a great vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin L.

Liked: Cleanliness
10 days of BLISS!
I booked this not knowing the area at all. I saw the photos of the house and immediately knew this was going to be the perfect get away spot. I traveled from Jupiter Florida and had been to the keys before, but not in Marathon area. THe house was in wonderful shape, well equipped and clean. I appreciated the detailed communication provided between myself and the owner, very prompt and answered all of my questions quickly. Toward the end of my stay, I was having so much fun, I asked to extend a day and my request was quickly honored. I was greeted every morning with a peaceful sunrise as I sat under the tiki umbrella...a really nice touch to add to the YOU ARE ON VACATION vibe! Marathon has some wonderful little nature spots to explore and we used the place as home base to chill after our day's adventures. We didn't even get to use the kayaks, beach chairs, fish cleaning station or bulkhead, but we did get to use the grill, hammock, lounge chairs on the private beach, outdoor Tiki table and the amazing multi person jacuzzi! We thoroughly appreciated this place and would definitely consider re-booking!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Andrea B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
My wife promised the owner that she'd not give a bad review, but I didn't make that promise!
Disappointing. We're regular Keys renters, and our experience with this property was most disappointing. The house is dirty with bug infestation and filthy linens. The owner enforces a strict no pet policy, yet the bed skirts and sofa were covered in dog hair. The bed skirts had sand, stains and pet fur all over them. There were lights out on the exterior of the home, and I got shocked when I tried to move them up to where they were originally located. Sliding glass door rollers were stuck and impossible to move. My wife reached out to the owner to be told they'd never been a problem without replacement handles being found, yet the repair person who arrived the next day had them on his truck. Kitchen is ill prepared to serve 6 folks - it was just the two of us. Second bathroom as the outdoor shower, poor at that with bare water pressure, is deceptive as a second bathroom. You can't utilize many of the home's availabilities as the owner says prior guests damaged them - awning, pool controls, AC, garage door... What are security deposits for? My wife will be upset for me posting my honesty, but I had to do so to warn other potential renters, especially those of whom are frequent Keys renters as we are.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hillary G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful waterfront home
My family and I had a great time in this home, we had our boat out back and spent most of our time boating. The home is cozy and a cute old Florida style home. It was a great trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great “Old Florida” house.
We thought the property was just right. We used to have a condo (for a week) at Hawks Nest until Irma and went every Labor Day. We like the 7-mile Bridge side of the island. Our son was in Colony Bay with his fishing boat and could drive up to our house to pick us up. Our last day, two Manatee swam up to the dock and put on a little show for us, rolling on their backs. The house was clean and had the perfect set up. I took my two granddaughters out on the kayaks. They loved it. (So did I). Wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arthur S., Middleburg,

Liked: Cleanliness
Good
Stay again
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henning b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Marathon home
The house was nice and clean. We really enjoyed our time in the swim spa in between boat rides. For anyone bringing a large boat trailer, I would recommend you back down the street from the main road.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023