On the beach.With a stay at this Matecumbe vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Sunset Drive Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Anne's Beach. Also, San Pedro Underwater Archaeological Preserve State Park is within 3 miles (5 km) and Robbie’s of Islamorada is within 6 miles (10 km).
Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 29 min drive
Restaurants
Robbie's of Islamorada - 4 min drive
Lazy Days Restaurant - 7 min drive
Hungry Tarpon - 4 min drive
Midway Cafe and Coffee Bar - 8 min drive
Sparrows Rum Bar - 7 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Private Beachfront Paradise
Village of Islamorada - Vacation Rental License No. 24-0248
This home is remodeled every year in some way or form...We try to make it interesting and fun particularly for our repeat customers. Our objective is to provide the most rewarding and awesome experience possible. From the most comfortable beds you can find, to the various cooking options and outdoor eating choices. You can pretty much live outside with all the amenities for outdoor living provided at this vacation rental.
This property is NOT AVAILABLE for any special events including WEDDINGS
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Note from host: No where on the property is smoking allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
Near the marina
Near the ocean
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing 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)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Unit size: 2,468 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Lock the doors
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
Service animals are exempt from fees
Note from host: No more than 15 pounds; ask about pet policy.
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 and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 74 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 74 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 74 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 74 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 74 reviews
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
William I.
Jul 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay. We would probably stay again.
William I.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Ashley C.
Jul 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This House is Top Notch!
Beautiful home! The time and details this owner has put into this home is noted. Everything you need is there! And she buys like I buy, quality materials to use (Dawn, Meyers, etc) beach towels to use was nice! Love the washer and dryer. We used it multiple times everyday to keep up and came home with clean clothes! We wore the pool out since we couldn’t use the beach. The sargassum is at record breaking high! It’s turtle season until October! The sargassum is literally about 12ft out. The smell was so loud could almost taste it. Although the sargassum prevented us from use of the paddle boards and kayaks, you can go down the street to Founders Park and get free admission with your reservation with the address listed. A local told me about Sombrero Beach, said it was the most beautiful beach in the Keys but we never made it there due to all the other activities we did. I’d love to take this house and place it on an oceanfront beach access. Due to not being able to access the beach because of sargassum and the smell, I wouldn’t stay here again though. But if sargassum isn’t issue for you, this is a wonderful place.
Ashley C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Daniel Ryan C.
Jun 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Fun place to stay
I would stay there again just not in the summer. The pool was great and the house was great. From May till September there is algae that washes up and it is illegal to move it. This algae smells like dead crawfish! You can smell it as soon as you meter the property. You get used to it after a while but leave and comeback and it hits you in the face. Beautiful property and the host was great.
Daniel Ryan C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
Jun 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Ask Questions!
We recently stayed at this property with extended family—my nieces and great-nieces stayed upstairs while I stayed in the downstairs suite. The home is well appointed, with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. It was clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully stocked.However, there were two major issues that affected our stay. First, the beach was completely covered in sargassum (sea grass), and the water remained thick with it for what appeared to be at least 500 yards out. The smell was strong and unpleasant from the moment we arrived, and the beach was unfortunately unusable. When I brought this up to the maintenance person, I was told it was “common for this time of year” and that, because it was sea turtle nesting season, they were not permitted to clean or remove the sea grass or any of the trash that had washed up. If this is the case, it should absolutely be disclosed in the listing so guests can make an informed decision.Second, the volleyball net—which looks inviting in the photos—is set up on sand that has a noticeable downward slope toward the ocean. About a third of the playable area is uneven and slanted, which made it feel like a twisted ankle waiting to happen. There’s ample level ground closer to the house where it could be relocated more safely, so this setup was a bit confusing.The house itself is lovely and comfortable, but these two factors—the unusable beachfront and the unsafe vo
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Thomas b., Lake Mary
Jun 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This was a great home to stay in. The house had everything pool was great!! The two separate living areas was a plus as well. We would for sure stay here again.
Thomas b.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tim K.
May 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place!
Recommend to all. Clean, modern, well stocked, clean, and great hosts
Tim K.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Charlie H.
Apr 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing trip to the keys with kids
We just returned from a great stay in Islamorada. This house was a great place for two families to stay. The house is very well outfitted with everything you might need. The kids loved the pool, basketball and playing whiffle ball on the sandy beach yard. The views of the ocean are beautiful. There are plenty of areas to sit and relax both inside and outside. We had an awesome trip, I wish we could go back now!
Charlie H.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gary G.
Apr 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beach House
Had a great time, the house is exactly like the pictures
Gary G.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Janis H.
Apr 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome trip
The property was exactly as advertised: spacious, well equipped, beautiful. Awesome huge heated pool. Beautiful location on the beach- incredible view! Well equipped kitchens. Excellent outdoor furnishings on balcony. The property has incredible privacy given it's location. Easy drive (1hr 45 min) to Key West. Great local restaurants. My husband and I stayed with my two sisters and their husbands. We brought our two small dogs and they had a blast. Would love to come here again!
Janis H.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Phil C.
Jan 23, 2025
Keys vacation
Good location
Phil C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly L., Idaville
Jan 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation in Paradise
This vrbo has it all with spectacular views on your own private beach! We were a family of 8 who had plenty of room, comfy beds, stocked kitchens, lots of outdoor furniture, heated pool, and gorgeous views! You arrive to your own gated home with instant views of your private beach area, heated swimming pool, lots of lounge chairs and tables with chairs. You have a fire table next to the pool that offers an amazing place to sit with a drink and soak it all in. There are paddle boards, kayaks, pool floats and sand toys already there for your use along with a volleyball net on the beach. The downstairs apartment is separate from upstairs with it's own separate entrance. My husband and I did not mind because we were there with our adult children & grandkids and enjoyed our own area. It has a bedroom with king bed & bathroom, living room, kitchen, 2nd bathroom, and game tables such as Pacman, foosball, and air hockey. It has beautiful views of the beach and ocean. Upstairs has 3 bedrooms (one has a king bed and the other 2 have 2 beds), 2 bathrooms, large stocked kitchen, living room, and large dining area. It has a wonderful wrap around porch with comfy furniture & grill and offers those same gorgeous views of the ocean inside and out. My 1 piece of advice is to read about Sargassum (has nothing to do with the house or owner, but good to learn about) The owner, Ellen, is great at communication and quick to respond! The area is fun with great restaurants & activities!
Kimberly L.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Roseann W.
Dec 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing! Family hated to leave!
Property is private and beautiful. Every possible amenity is included - even paddle boards and kayaks. Private beach, heated pool right on the beach. Family felt like they were in their own private paradise. Excellent location near all the best restaurants in Islamorada. Not far from Sombrero Beach and Bahia Honda - two great beaches. Super comfortable. We asked for a Christmas tree as we were staying over Christmas and they decorated the entire house, upstairs and down. Could not have been nicer to us.
Roseann W.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brooke G., Fort Wayne, IN
Nov 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family spot
The house is great for a family. The kitchen has everything you need. There are some things that could use an upgrade or fix, such as the shower heads, a couple doorknobs, dusty cabinets, and other finishes. However, none of that detracted from what this property has to offer. The incredible heated pool gave our family the best memories. The air hockey, foosball table and pac man game was a fun surprise. Loved the fire tables and really appreciated the extra propane tanks left in the shed. The beach is also incredible. The seagrass was a lot when we were there, but that didn't stop us from playing in the sand. We had a couple things we needed the property manager for and he replied to texts super fast and showed up, or sent someone, to correct the small issues we had right away. The area is also great with many restaurants and stuff to do within 10-15 minute drive. Highly recommend this property.
Brooke G.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Luanne D., Melbourne, Florida
Sep 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday celebration
Enjoyed our stay for my birthday celebration. Location was perfect - near shops and restaurants.
Crib and high chair was great for grandson. Pool was wonderful - every day swimming! Weather was great until day we left - Hurricane Helene!
Luanne D.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kerry M.
Jan 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
Beautiful property, incredibly private. The beach, deck, and outside areas were spectacular. We had three chicken friends that visited every day!
We traveled to Marathon, Key West, and Tavernier while there, as well as Islamorada. Publix was right in town and we bought some groceries there, but also enjoyed many area restaurants.
I think the listing should be updated as the beds were configured differently than we thought (2 bedrooms had 2 twin beds) and it worked for our family but might not for groups with couples. Also, the downstairs and upstairs are separate— you have to go outside to access one area from the other. Again, that didn’t bother us, but it was a surprise. Inside was plenty of space to come together and hang out or find some private areas to be alone.
The owner was incredibly communicative and helpful, even calling the day we arrived to make sure everything was working out.
Kerry M.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
8/10 Good
Kris B.
Dec 30, 2023
Christmas Break
Great location! Beds were comfortable. Pool is huge.
The house has too many issues to get 5 stars. Dirty and sticking doors and dirty under beds, chaotic kitchen, leaking ceilings, patched but unpainted walls .
House needs to be edited and organized. Not user friendly. Lots of poor quality, unusable items cluttering up the inside and outside.
Kris B.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kenneth B.
Nov 11, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great week!
Everything was as advertised. We enjoyed the week.
Kenneth B.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Brent G.
Oct 20, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Fabulous location. The house is beautiful and a fantastic getaway!
Brent G.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Debbie T.
Sep 23, 2023
Fantastic view
The property is very well equipped as well as beautiful views.
Debbie T.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie M.
Jul 13, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
We had a wonderful time hanging out on the beach and in the pool. Our boys loved the paddle boards and kayaks and the air hockey table. We couldn’t recommend this property more.
Stephanie M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
April G.
Jun 1, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
It was great!
The place is super fantastic. The place is fully stocked for cooking and the kids had plenty to play with. Can't wait to go back.
April G.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Bob S.
Feb 3, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
House on the beach
Good location, close to stores, shopping and restaurants. Gorgeous pool which was enjoyed by all. Plenty of room for 4 couples. Some issues with lighting and the stove. Owner attentive to concerns.
Bob S.
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kevin G.
Aug 11, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
The Keys Vacation
This home had everything we needed for a great Keys vacation. Private beach, large pool, kayaks, paddle boards, proximity to excursions (fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving) and dining options. The house is large with all kinds of appliances, grills, indoor and outdoor seating. We had a great time here and can’t wait until our next family vacation.
Kevin G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Randy C.
Aug 9, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
An Great Week at a Great Place
The house was as described. Plenty of extra linens available. The paddle boards and kayaks were a plus for our group. The swimming pool offered relaxing times. Wish the turtles nesting onsite would have hatched while we were there but maybe the next guest will notice a hatching.
Randy C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Lori H.
Jun 10, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
It was absolutely beautiful thank you for sharing your beautiful home