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Martin's Bayside Bungalow: Waterfront Paradise Found! Spacious Marathon Home!

Vacation home near Sombrero Beach in Marathon

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Property grounds
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Pool

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Marathon, FL
  • Place, Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Sombrero Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, The Turtle Hospital
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)
    ‪2 min drive‬

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About the area

Marathon

In Marathon .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Marathon vacation home, you'll find Crane Point Museum and Nature Center and Marathon Air Museum. Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center and Boot Key Harbor are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Sombrero Beach - 9 min drive - 6.1 km
  • The Turtle Hospital - 11 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Coco Plum Beach - 14 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Vaca Key - 17 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cracked Conch Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Wooden Spoon - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Martin's Bayside Bungalow: Waterfront Paradise Found! Spacious Marathon Home!

Spacious & Comfortable Florida Keys Retreat

Welcome to your perfect getaway in Marathon! This cozy yet spacious home comfortably sleeps up to 6 guests with 3 inviting bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. The bright, open-concept living area is designed for relaxation and quality time, featuring plenty of natural light and comfortable seating, ideal after a full day of adventure on the water.

The fully equipped kitchen makes meal prep a breeze, whether you're cooking your fresh catch or enjoying a laid-back breakfast with family and friends. The dining area flows seamlessly into the living space, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Your Private Outdoor Paradise

Step outside to your own backyard oasis, where Florida Keys living truly shines. Cool off in the shaded pool or lounge under the charming tiki hut, perfect for savoring morning coffee or winding down with an evening cocktail. This peaceful retreat is designed to offer maximum comfort and privacy, ideal for entertaining or simply soaking in the serene surroundings.

Fishing-Ready Features for Anglers

For those who love to fish, this home is fully equipped with everything you need. A commercial ice machine and bait cooler are at your disposal to store and prepare your catch. Plus, a fish cleaning station makes processing your fresh haul easy and convenient.

A private dock on the property provides direct and quick access to the Gulf, perfect for launching your boat or hopping on a local fishing charter. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or a casual fisherman, you’ll appreciate the thoughtful amenities designed to enhance your experience.

Pet Friendly & Prime Location

We gladly welcome one small dog (up to 25 lbs) for a $100 additional cleaning fee because your furry friend deserves to join in the fun!

Nestled in a quiet Marathon neighborhood, you’re just minutes away from local attractions like Sombrero Beach, fishing charters, snorkeling tours, The Turtle Hospital, Dolphin Research Center, and a variety of great restaurants.

Experience the best of the Florida Keys lifestyle in this comfortable, well-equipped home that has everything you need for a memorable vacation.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Martin's Bayside Bungalow: Waterfront Paradise Found! Spacious Marathon Home! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Riley M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean home the mango tree was dropping mangos like you wouldn’t believe awesome property!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls week in Marathon

What a great week! The house was beautiful and met our needs perfectly. Well equipped kitchen and the bathroom amenities were a nice touch. The beach chairs could use an upgrade but we made due. We were a little early for the fruits but seeing the baby pineapples was so cool. Marathon is a great central key location for visiting all the keys and has some great beaches - Sombrero. Coco Plum, Bahia Honda (this was our favorite)
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay!

We had a an awesome six week stay! A combined working vacation with friends and family coming and going during our time there. We had our 21' boat and trailer with us and the boat ramp is only a few blocks away, which made it so much easier! The home had everything we needed and was very clean! The hosts were available for any questions we had and very helpful. The bonus was all the wonderful fruit trees on the property. The star fruit were in season while we were there and we got the chance to enjoy a few and so did the iguanas, which was fun to watch. We highly recommend this vacation home!
Stayed 42 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home with an exceptional owner!

The home was great - exactly what we were looking for. The amenities were outstanding and the owner was excellent! She was very accommodating considering the unanticipated wildfires in the area. I would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unbelievable house!!

Everything was outstanding! The most beautiful peaceful setting and such a stunning house. Beds were super comfy, linen was all impeccably clean. Fab washing facilities, fully stocked kitchen. The outside area is the highlight, we spent the entire 5 days sat out there with our three young sons. Fishing and relaxing and having fun in the beautiful pool. We saw a manatee swim past and caught some brilliant fish and sharks! We would 100% love to come back and stay here! Incredible place!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

Liked: Cleanliness

FANTASTIC HOUSE

We were all thrilled with our stay here. In Marathon very convenient to all of the Keys (we visited them all!) House was so comfortable and everything you could need was available - kayaks, bikes, pool towels, beach chairs and umbrella, spices galore, so many towels you didn't have to wash them every day! very comfortable bedding and living room furniture. You could tell great care was/is being taken to make this a great home. Melynda was very responsive, helpful and friendly. I would 100% stay here if I come back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best stay ever!

Beautiful house exactly as advertised!super clean, well stocked with everything you will need to stay. Ice maker is a game changer! the bait freezer, citronella candles, grill and outdoor area was well done. The pool and dockage was perfect after a day on the water. We will definitely be back!!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda G., Aurora

Liked: Cleanliness

Week in Marathon

We stayed for a week at this beautiful home! It was so comfortable and had everything we needed wene had n
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous Find

This property was perfect! The house was fully stocked and the location is great. The mango tree on property was an added bonus. I would definitely recommend this house.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Vacation

By FAR the best place we've ever stayed. What a wonderful vacation. Location was perfect, house was immaculuate, pool and tiki area was really nice (we spent most of our time there.) We all enjoyed ourselves so much no one even turned on the televisions although there were plenty of them even one in the tiki hut. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friends vacation-making memories together 2024

Our first time booking on VRBO. The property was way beyond our expectations. Perfect location. Plenty of parking for the cars and boat trailer. The house was super clean and stocked with everything we needed, small appliances, cookware, and utensils. Beautiful decor too. Outside area has a very tropical setting with plenty of space for lounging or just kicking back. The canal frontage was perfect for docking our 24' boat with easy access to the Gulf. Didn't get to use the fish cleaning area, which was set up very nice. The ice maker was a big plus too. The heated pool was perfect to end the evenings together. Overall, 6 friends spent 2 weeks here, in our own little paradise, away from reality. Perfect in everyway! Highly recommend Melynda
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie M., Shelby Township

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Home

Beautiful property inside and out. Had everything we needed. Extremely clean. Backyard is amazing. Would definitely rent again! Owner was quick to respond and very helpful. Awesome renting experience! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tristin D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very pleasant week!

The property was spotless and had everything one could need, even extra toothbrushes! Our party of 2 couples were very comfortable and enjoyed our Keys week very much. The owner is super attentive and has done a great job of fitting out a lovely vacation home. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas Vacay

We had the most amazing time staying here! We have stayed in many different places and this is by far the cleanest home we have ever stayed in. Everything we could have possibly needed was available. We enjoyed the hot tub, fishing, kayaking and biking. We also had everything we needed to cook outdoors while frying the fish we caught. It was an all-around perfect trip and we hope to be back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Family Christmas

Fantastic place to have spent our Christmas this year. The very responsive host has thought of everything to make an enjoyable holiday. Due to the fully equipped kitchen, we enjoyed cooking meals, inside and out. The daughter even made cookies. The beds are comfortable, the showers hot, and the towels fluffy. The outside space is amazing with many different birds, iguanas, and fish seen over and in the canal. It was very quiet in December and we had an amazing visit.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot for our family getaway

This property was perfect for our 4 generation getaway. We had family ranging from 3 to 88 years of age and everyone had something to do. There are lots of little spots to hang out inside and out so we were all cozy and relaxed the entire time. The home had everything we needed, communication with the owner was great, and the boat dock worked perfectly for our son's boat. Overall we had an amazing trip. :-)
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonell S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

Our family had a great time relaxing while staying at this amazing house. There were many things to help keep teenage boys entertained. The property was well maintained and very clean. Thank you!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Stay!

The beach house is the perfect location to explore all that the Keys has to offer, which is A LOT! Melynda was wonderful as a host and offered some great local food suggestions. This is a gem of a spot and left the right kind of memories for me to look forward to a future visit :-)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corinna S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best get away ever!

The house was super clean and smelled so clean! Everything was spectacular!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

giovanni d.

Liked: Cleanliness

Review

Very clean and close to all activities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Travis D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing place!

Very happy with the property! The owners were super responsive. Plenty of room for multiple cars and a boat trailer. Love being able to leave the boat in the water all weekend without having to pull it out each day. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly E.

Liked: Cleanliness

A fisherman’s paradise and a sun lovers dream!

Everything was exactly as described. All the amenities were amazing and all the little details were spectacular! Communication with the hosts was fantastic and we definitely recommend this beautiful home for your stay!! Thank you !
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Florida Keys Paradise

Our stay here was amazing. Melynda was extremely responsive and a wonderful host. The house was clean and well stocked. The location was perfect. We really enjoyed our stay and the little touches for our pups was very thoughtful. You will not be disappointed if you stay here. We will definitely book again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mallory F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Marathon vacation

Great home and location !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonya M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, great communication

The house and property were just as the photos showed. We enjoyed having the pool to cool off in the afternoon. The fruit trees were a fun treat as the mangoes were ripening during our stay. The dock and amenities were great and the location provides easy access to open water. We have already booked for next year! Love it!!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023