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Private Waterfront Single Family Home,Heated Pool,Dock,Ocean Views,Kayaks, WOW

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Sun loungers, beach towels
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
A heated pool

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6135 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer

About this property

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

Private Waterfront Single Family Home,Heated Pool,Dock,Ocean Views,Kayaks, WOW

Lemon Key Cottage

Welcome home…

Thanks to Hurricane Irma, we now have a beautiful newly renovated home! We've concluded a complete restoration and modernization. (check out the new pics) Lemon Key Cottage is absolutely stunning with new: bathrooms, kitchen, appliances, flooring, windows, metal roof, doors, lanai and pool bathroom, landscaping, furniture, pool equipment, and much more. We LOVE the result! Everything is new, and it looks beautiful, bright, clean, cozy, and rejuvenating. Our home was recently featured by Trips to Discover Magazine! We know you'll like the result too.

Jeff and I would like to welcome you to our Florida Keys home. We desire that your stay with us is memorable, relaxing, rejuvenating and enjoyable. Grab your sunglasses, flip-flops, and sunscreen and make your way to our beautiful heated pool. Don’t forget to make your favorite umbrella drink! It’s your time to slow down, relax and let the Keys’ mystique envelop and rejuvenate you. What we have is yours to enjoy…

Lemon Key Cottage is located on a deep water (12’) canal only 5 homes from the ocean. So, bring your boat and tie up to our 60’ lighted dock with electrical outlets. (We can dock boats up to 27' LOA.) Our canal contains a variety of fish species especially Mangrove Snapper and bait fish like mullet and pilchards. Feel free to use the provided fishing poles to catch dinner off the dock. Use small hooks baited with shrimp or squid and fish under the dock or boats for some decent snappers. Throw a cast net and see what you catch. A lighted fish cleaning station is provided with a wash down hose. You can see the occasional predator fish at night around the dock. There’s a bait fish cage available. Snorkeling, kayaking, paddle boarding or flats fishing is accessible right at the end of the canal. If diving is your thing you'll find some of the best dive spots minutes from our dock. Occasionally, our canal is visited by Manatees, so be careful when operating watercraft.

The canal empties into the ocean through a flats area. Our flats are an amazing aquarium of ocean life. Do yourself a favor and take the two provided tandem kayaks through these waters to see a plethora of sea life. From our canal, you can reach the Gulf by taking Vaca Cut, which is less than a 5 minute boat ride.

We purchased Lemon Key Cottage in July of 2012. We made additions and renovations including; the heated pool with fiber optic night lights, landscaping and outdoor lighting, hurricane shutters, utility improvements, kitchen appliances, davit and dock improvements, 4 - Flat panel TVs, wireless high speed internet, and various cosmetic enhancements.

Unlike some other vacation rental homes, we decided to stock all the general necessities of home so that others can immediately start enjoying their vacation without running to the grocery store to buy paper products, trash bags, and hand soap.

The home is ~ 1400sq ft of central air conditioned living space with 2 bedrooms , 3 full baths, kitchen, living room, dining room, family room, laundry room, and a screen enclosed lanai. The kitchen is fully equipped including pots, pans, toaster, coffee maker, plates, silverware, the very important blender, and much more. Linen closet includes all bedding sheets/blankets, bath & pool towels. Many renters comment how much they enjoy our plush wall-to-wall carpeting in the bedrooms as it's much more cozy and 'knee' friendly compared to cold, hard tile/marble floors. Should you wish to grill your catch of the day outdoors, there is a Weber Grill waiting for you master chefs.

Our neighbors are full time residents that you’ll enjoy meeting. Neighbor Paul is a commercial fisherman of lobsters and stone crab. Usually, you can watch him clean his catch each night at the dock. Paul's wife, Danielle, owns the floral store in town and caters weddings. Neighbor Freida owns a local hotel and dives frequently for lobsters on her free time. You can imagine the seafood recipes that these guys have! Neighbor Cori is a marine biologist, and she is working hard to preserve and build our coral reefs in the Keys.

Call us if you have questions: Four, one, nine, three, four, one, three, one, nine, nine.

Wishing you an excellent vacation at Lemon Key Cottage.
Welcome home....

Property manager

Mary Rospert : Lemon Key Cottage: 419.341.3199

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Fenced yard
  • Furnished lanai
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the airport
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fish cleaning table
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 1,450 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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 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

About the neighborhood

Map
Marathon, FL

What's nearby

  • Crane Point Museum and Nature Center - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Florida Keys Country Club - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Sombrero Beach - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Coco Plum Beach - 11 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 1 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Island Fish Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sparky's Landing Fish and Cocktails - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Keys Fisheries - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Private Waterfront Single Family Home,Heated Pool,Dock,Ocean Views,Kayaks, WOW have a pool?

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

Is Private Waterfront Single Family Home,Heated Pool,Dock,Ocean Views,Kayaks, WOW pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Waterfront Single Family Home,Heated Pool,Dock,Ocean Views,Kayaks, WOW?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Waterfront Single Family Home,Heated Pool,Dock,Ocean Views,Kayaks, WOW?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Waterfront Single Family Home,Heated Pool,Dock,Ocean Views,Kayaks, WOW located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Marathon Air Museum, Crane Point Museum and Nature Center, and Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center. Coco Plum Beach and Marathon Visitor Center are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Private Waterfront Single Family Home,Heated Pool,Dock,Ocean Views,Kayaks, WOW Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 129 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved Lemon Key!

Super cute and clean cottage, well appointed and centrally located.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time

Wonderful
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mrs Clark

A great family space
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kiley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Florida Keys Getaway

Extremely clean, well-stocked. Cozy house with a great screened porch and deck/pool area for relaxing and great location for enjoying all the Florida Keys have to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jessica A., Richmond, Virginia

Perfect vacation!

This home was perfect for a couple of days with our friends, a couple of days by ourselves lounging by the pool, and a couple of days with our two young children. We loved sitting on the porch, swimming and kayaking, as well as all that there is to do in Marathon. Wonderful trip!!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Chip S.

Best Vacation I've ever had!

its a beautiful home with a very nice pool. the fish cleaning stand was helpful to all the fish that were caught.

10/10 Excellent

Rich S., Waxahachie, Tx

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had a great Stay

Couldn't of asked for a better stay. The house was immaculate, the beds were very comfortable, and the poo; was just the right size for swimming Jeff was very quick with any response. If we stay in the Keys again, this will be the first house I would consider. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charmed by Marathon

My family (2 year old son, husband and I) had the best time in Marathon and at this home. It was better than the pictures gave it credit and there is so much to do for littles in and around Marathon. The pool was warm and we spent so much time in there everyday. Would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in Marathon

Listing is very accurate. the house is top notch. great pool and on the canal. can fish or kayak from the dock and canal. Close to everything. Easy and quick communication
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

martin p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

We have stayed at 5 different homes in the last years and this is by far the best. From the comfort to the amenities to the communication. This house has everything and we can wait to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2 week stay

Beautiful house with a gorgeous inground pool. Were fortunate to have met Jeff and some of his family and they were very welcoming and wonderful people. The house is equipped with everything you could possibly need including plenty of pots,pans,dishes,etc. We enjoyed our stay very much and would definitely stay here again in the future!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

leann r.

Amazing Home and Vacation!

We stayed for a week and absolutely LOVED the home! Its a great house and a terrific pool. Its on a great location and we could have not been happier with it. The home is beautiful and exceeded our expecations. We ate at lot of good local restaurants and enjoyed the pool and the beaches on a daily basis. We would recommend this place to anyone and look forward to our return! We are so thankful that we now have a vacation place we love!!!!

10/10 Excellent

Sue L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!!!

House was exactly as pictured. Very clean on arrival with all needed items to get my vacation started. Owners very responsive to questions. Location is fantastic. Close proximity to grocery stores, dining, and beaches. Pool clean and everything on the property was in excellent condition. Both beds were very comfortable with nice linens. Would definitely rent this home again if I return to this area.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Rental!

Great stay at the Lemon Key Cottage. Clean, modern, and a wonderful layout. The owners are amazing, extremely responsive and are always there to help you make your trip to the Florida Keys extra special. You get the feel you're staying at a friend's house. We brought our jet ski and the home had everything we needed to accommodate all our on and off the water activities. A+ rental for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hallis R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

beautiful and enjoyable

The Hosts for this place are wonderful and very responsive. the place has everything thing you need and some additional supplies left by other guests or the hosts but all well organized. we enjoyed to beautiful home decor and cable. the pool is beautiful and perfect temperature and siting in the outdoor furniture or lanai was the best. we also enjoyed morning walks and how close everything was but not so close that it was still quite. Great Neighbors too. Thank you Mary and Jeff
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection!

Lemon Key Cottage was amazing! The location cannot be beat: close to the ramp to drop your boat in, straight shot out to go fishing, close to Publix market, Walgreens, dive shops, etc. The house is beautifully renovated and we had not a single issue with check in (nor throughout our stay). The only small problem I had was that the bed was way too comfortable and I did not want to get out of it for early morning fishing with my family. Mary and Jeff were very communicative and kind. I really appreciate them sharing their beautiful home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacki O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise

This was the perfect home for our family of 4! It was like home away from home… beautiful house with everything you could possibly need, amazing backyard, and convenient location to everything! We spent a ton of time in the pool and loved kayaking out of the canal into the flats and exploring… we found a huge starfish and a baby nurse shark in one of our adventures! Neighbors were awesome… we went out fishing with Eddie twice and he was so patient with our young boys and put us right on top of fish! Jeff and Mary were awesome hosts! Will definitely stay here again when we return to marathon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Suzanne H., Seattle, Washington

Lemon Key Cottage

We found the home to be very comfortable for four adults.The kitchen was well-equipped and the appliances where in good condition. The bedrooms were very comfortable with plenty of room. Bathrooms were dated but very clean and in good working order.The back yard, such as it was, was great for lounging, once we got the afternoon shade.The pool was perfect, very warm and clean and the pool lighting at night was especially nice. We would have rated this home a four but we found some of the homes in the neighborhood run down and scruffy. The actual location of the home was great, close to everything and centrally located, very good for road trips to the keys that were north and south (Key Largo, Key West, etc). Also, the home's location would have been ideal for someone that wanted to boat, canoe, kayak, fish, etc. We didn't avail ourselves of any of those, but had a great time anyway! The owners were very accommodating and overall if was a great visit. Tom and Sue
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2015

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!

Beautiful and clean home in the center of marathon. House has everything you need for a great Keys trip with a great backyard. Hosts are extremely friendly and accommodating!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another Thanksgiving week in paradise

This was our second stay at Lemon Key Cottage, and it was just as fantastic as our first. The house is beautifully decorated, and has every amenity you could need. The owners are available for any question you may have. Hoping to make this house our annual Thanksgiving destination.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just Like Home

Awesome. The home has everything you need. Very relaxing and quiet neighborhood. We really enjoyed the pool and the kayaks. The owners were very quick to respond if needed. 6/21/2022
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brianna N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The property was just what we expected. Easy access to the ocean and quiet neighborhood.

We were on a family vacation and needed a boat dock. The property had all the amenities for a great stay. The kids loved the pool and the beds were very comfortable. Manatees swam up to our boat in the canal regularly.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

jaso G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

We had an amazing time staying at Jeff and Mary’s home. Everything was smooth from the beginning until the end. The home is even better than what we expected. It literally has every thing you could possibly need. We enjoyed sitting outside listening to music around the pool. The kayaks were a lot of fun! I really liked paddling to the end of the inlet and watching the sun go down! The beds were super comfortable and we had plenty of room to mover around. We made some amazing memories and cannot wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Book this place now!

We absolutely loved our stay here. It was our first vacation with an infant and it was the perfect set up for my family. We stayed at the house and pool side just about every day because it was too nice to leave. The house is very close to restaurants, the beach and grocery stores. I would recommend this place to everyone, such a nice and relaxing vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation spot

Beautifully decorated, almost new condition. Lots of amenities. Responsive owners. Very good location. Friendly and helpful neighbors. In water boat slip. What's not to like? Nothing.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2022