WATERFRONT, VIEWS, HEATED POOL, 130 ft. OF DOCK, PRIVATE RETREAT
House in Marathon, FL
8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this house rental
BOOT KEY RETREAT - OPEN WATER VIEWS - Just updated in 2019
Not your typical canal house, there is plenty of privacy here. You'll be in your own secluded, retreat. Your own private heated pool, 130 ft. concrete dock, a 400 lb. Ice Machine Plus a beautiful private HOT water outdoor shower,
Foosball Table, and views! You're not looking at the neighbors across the canal and they're not looking at you. Your view is of open water, nature's own show. There's always something going on. Fish swimming and splashing, exotic birds searching for food. You can pay more, and you can pay less, but we honestly believe, you won't find better VALUE for your vacation dollar.
You'll watch boats in the harbor and the countless dingies comings and goings. Bring your binoculars, you never know what to expect. You can relax, be yourself, feel at home here. A simple evening here will be a lifetime memory. It's a real 'Retreat' from your normal everyday life.
You'll have 2 kayaks and 4- bikes for your use at no additional cost. If your kids are old enough, these can be real fun entertainment for them, or you! Our dock, 130 ft., will accommodate a small flats boat or a 35 ft center console, or both.
parking for 2 boat trailers and 3 cars on property
Boat launching ramps are a 1/4 mile down the hwy. and
LOTS TO DO, ALL CLOSE-BY
World class Fishing, Snorkeling, Diving, Sailing, and Kayaking waits for you inshore or off . The Crane Point Nature Hammock, The Dolphin Center and Piegon Key Historic Site are nearby. Party Boats operate out of Marathon and we have a World Class Charter-Fleet. Boot Key Retreats' location to nearby beaches, offer unlimited opportunities. There's, newly renovated, Sombrero Beach and Florida Country Club Golf Course about 1 mile away. Bahia Honda State Park is right over the 7-mile Bridge. Both these beaches have bar-b-que grills and are rated among the 'Best'
There are plenty of local restaurants, bars, entertainment and shops. When you want to venture out and explore the other islands, you're right in the middle, it's only an hour from Key West or Key Largo. Give us a call or send us an E-mail.
We are licensed by City of Marathon, License #DWE5403101,
Monroe County and the State of Florida.
Not your typical canal house, there is plenty of privacy here. You'll be in your own secluded, retreat. Your own private heated pool, 130 ft. concrete dock, a 400 lb. Ice Machine Plus a beautiful private HOT water outdoor shower,
Foosball Table, and views! You're not looking at the neighbors across the canal and they're not looking at you. Your view is of open water, nature's own show. There's always something going on. Fish swimming and splashing, exotic birds searching for food. You can pay more, and you can pay less, but we honestly believe, you won't find better VALUE for your vacation dollar.
You'll watch boats in the harbor and the countless dingies comings and goings. Bring your binoculars, you never know what to expect. You can relax, be yourself, feel at home here. A simple evening here will be a lifetime memory. It's a real 'Retreat' from your normal everyday life.
You'll have 2 kayaks and 4- bikes for your use at no additional cost. If your kids are old enough, these can be real fun entertainment for them, or you! Our dock, 130 ft., will accommodate a small flats boat or a 35 ft center console, or both.
parking for 2 boat trailers and 3 cars on property
Boat launching ramps are a 1/4 mile down the hwy. and
LOTS TO DO, ALL CLOSE-BY
World class Fishing, Snorkeling, Diving, Sailing, and Kayaking waits for you inshore or off . The Crane Point Nature Hammock, The Dolphin Center and Piegon Key Historic Site are nearby. Party Boats operate out of Marathon and we have a World Class Charter-Fleet. Boot Key Retreats' location to nearby beaches, offer unlimited opportunities. There's, newly renovated, Sombrero Beach and Florida Country Club Golf Course about 1 mile away. Bahia Honda State Park is right over the 7-mile Bridge. Both these beaches have bar-b-que grills and are rated among the 'Best'
There are plenty of local restaurants, bars, entertainment and shops. When you want to venture out and explore the other islands, you're right in the middle, it's only an hour from Key West or Key Largo. Give us a call or send us an E-mail.
We are licensed by City of Marathon, License #DWE5403101,
Monroe County and the State of Florida.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Marathon, FL
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Reviews
Summary of reviews
The property received great feedback for its cleanliness, amenities like pool, kayaks, and paddleboards, and the convenient location for exploring Marathon and nearby spots.
10.0
Easy check in. Great communication with the host. Location is good for stores and restaurants. Would definitely stay here again
10.0
Had a great stay! Home was perfect for our family of five. Clean and well organized. Great amenities. Kitchen was well appointed. Loved the pool. Great location for easy access to all of the spots in the keys that we wanted to visit. Communication was prompt and clear.
8.0
House and property were clean and pretty much as described. There were a few minor issues with things that were broken or not working when we arrived. The house had a lot of extras, like the ice maker, extra fridge and freezers which were great for fishing. The only thing that we missed were beach chairs. The canal is very narrow and made it a little tough to turn a boat around. By far the biggest complaint, which is completely out of the property owners hands, is the neighbor across the canal. He played loud music almost every day and some nights until 4am and it appeared that he lives there. Overall, it was a good location with plenty of good restaurants and sombrero beach close by.
10.0
This is our 3rd time staying at Bootkey Retreat and we just love it. The house includes a fully stocked.kitchen, linens, blankets and bedding. The location on the canal is breath taking. The swimming pool was beautifully kept. Just overall a great place to stay you definitely wont be disappointed. The property manager Trish was very helpful and prompt getting back to me with all concerns.
8.0
Great time
10.0
The property was well furnished and clean. The entrance to the street is not inviting but the property itself is very nice and at a very nice location adjacent to the water
10.0
We enjoyed the house it was clean and met our needs perfectly. The bonus of the kayaks and paddleboards was amazing. My kids (19) and (14) spent hours in the canal.
We went to the Marathon Bait and Tackle and were able to rent a couple of fishing poles for $25/each for the entire week. This also provided some great entertainment. The Florida fishing license was only $30 for the week.
The pool was awesome to relax in after a few hours of exploring on the kayaks/paddleboards. The host provided a basket full of beach towels for renters to utilize.
We would book this house again if we were to come back down to Marathon. However, I did tell my husband that the next time we need to rent a boat for the week. I would have loved to do a lot more exploring.
10.0
Excellent communication with property management.
10.0
Property was easy to enjoy with plenty of space inside and out. We spent time in the pool every day, enjoyed kayaking & paddle boarding in the harbor, biked to the seven mile bridge a few times and you are close to a lot of great restaurants.
10.0
House was very well equipped. Met all our needs. The beds were comfortable. The kitchen had everything needed to prepare meals. The outdoor space and pool were fabulous!
10.0
We had a great stay!
Property had everything we needed, super clean!
Great location for your boat!
10.0
We have stayed at a few palces in Marathon and this place is wonderful. Good location, clean, great amenities with a heated pool. The place has everything advertised and more. We would definitely stay here again
10.0
We loved everything about our stay, this house is perfect has everything you need! We would defiantly stay here again if we get a chance to go back!
10.0
This was the second time we have stayed here. We enjoyed it just as much as the first. I love the pool and the general location of the house since it's pretty central in Marathon. Trish, the property manager was great to deal with and we never had to wait if we had a question about something. We all loved the new outdoor furniture upgrade since the last time we were there. You never know... we may be back again some day!!
10.0
We have rented many places in the past but this home was really great. Here’s what made it awesome,
1. Pool was lovely and heated!
2. We’ll stocked kitchen.
3. Owner had gone the extra mile on the outdoor furniture.
4. They even had a basket of beach towels for your use.
5. Bicycles and Kayaks to use with no additional rental fees.
Really a nice place.
My only cons would be that this house was off the beaten path. And the neighbors roosters woke me every morning very early!
Neither of these would stop me from renting this place again!
10.0
Very well equipped and maintained. Lots of space - nice view - beautiful sunsets.
10.0
This property has everything you need for a relaxing vacation . The location gives easy access to the gulf or the ocean by boat .. Plenty of options for restaurants and bars near by .
10.0
We really enjoyed our stay. Everything about the property was as advertised. The backyard area with pool was awesome. The kitchen was well stocked, lots of towels, beds comfortable. Owner and property manager very responsive. Would stay again
10.0
We enjoyed our stay at this beautiful canal front home in Marathon. The house is just as described. Very comfortable, clean and equipped with everything you need. The property manager makes the check in and check out process easy and is available if needed to answer any questions. The pool is amazing and we enjoyed seeing the manatees swim up to the property. Great place to stay and located near stores and restaurants. We had a fantastic time and hope to be back!
10.0
Perfect property - has everything you need
The house was clean and well equipped. The pool was clean and relaxing at the end of each day. The manatees were a special treat.
10.0
Perfect!!!
The house was all we hoped it would be. We would not hesitate to stay again. The pool was amazing, the beds were very comfortable, the kitchen was great. We had access to bikes, kayaks and paddle boards. The manatees were so fun to watch. We had no issues whatsoever and we could not have been happier. Definitely recommend!
10.0
Bucket list
What a wonderful home. The owners have thought of everything! Boot key is beautiful, the pool was so relaxing and we had visits with the manatees. We biked, kayaked and paddle boarded . Loved kayaking at low tide , we were able to find starfish. We rented a boat for three days and we’re able to keep it right out front! The manatees were probably our favorite as they hung around to provide entertainment. Both the owner and property manager were very responsive. If you are looking for a private home with your own resort feel, this is your place. Thank you for sharing your home with us!!
10.0
Amazing Vacation Rental
This home is the perfect vacation rental! It is incredibly clean and has everything you need and more!
The kitchen was very well equipped with clean and quality cooking supplies. If we needed something, we found it! It had plenty of dishes, an AMAZING blender for cocktails and a clean pantry for our groceries.
This property is very well taken care of! We could tell that the throw blankets in the family room were washed before our arrival. The outdoor space was attended to as well as the indoor space. This place was equipped with enough stuff to keep my family entertained! We loved all of the outdoor details.....shades for the upper deck area for when the sun got too hot, fans underneath the deck by the lounge chairs, two umbrellas on the patio, outdoor shower, paddle boards, kayaks, bikes, foosball table, cornhole, tiki toss, fishing poles, sandy area, pool toys & floaties.
We are so happy with this vacation rental and can't wait to come back again!
10.0
Awesome
We had a great time staying here. We caught fish right off the dock and saw alot of manatees.
10.0
Love it
Always a pleasure
10.0
Snowbirds
Always a pleasure.
8.0
House was great!
We had a great time at the house. The kayaks, paddle boards, bikes and foosball were all great additions. The only downside is the first impression when entering the neighborhood. It’s not an upscale neighborhood, but we had no issues. The neighborhood was quite, we didn’t see many people.
We loved the location for the proximity to the 7 mile bridge. We rented a boat, and it was great to be on the gulf or ocean within 15 minutes. Especially nice when the ocean was too windy, we could quickly get to the gulf.
Overall we had a great vacation.
10.0
Very nice house
We stayed at Bootkey for two weeks.
4 adults.
Bootkey house worked very well for us.
Loved the pool, used it every day.
Nice deck with stools and snack bar. Used often for meals.
Could see manatees while eating breakfast.
Very nice kitchen, used it lots.
We had brought our bikes and kayaks.
Enjoyed the kayaking.
Found local bike riding to be somewhat difficult.
Bike trails are not very long. Constantly starting then stopping.
Sidewalks are very busy.
7 mile bike bridge, (2 miles for walking and biking) is great. Wish it was longer.
Will stay at Bootkey if were to go to the keys again.
10.0
Boot Key Perfection
What great place to stay!!! 4 adults and 2 children 6 and 4 years old. Loved the heated pool and being able to catch fish in the canal. The house has everything you need to have a great keys vacation! Property manger was quick to answer any of our questions. We will be booking again soon!!!
10.0
Great location for a fisherman
This property was very nice ! All the amenities for a great fishing vacation .
House is well appointed with everything you need to cook and relax !!
10.0
Perfection
Could not ask for a better place- above and beyond expectations.Just like the description only better will be renting again !
10.0
Fantastic!
The property was everything it claimed to be. The house accommodations were fantastic and the kitchen had all the amenities you could need. We stayed for thanksgiving and made a pie!
The pool was amazing. The kids enjoyed swimming. Being right on the water was so nice. We were able to see jellyfish, stingray, and manatees! We used the kayaks and bikes . It had everything we needed
10.0
Honeymoon Getaway
We came down for our honeymoon and couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay for the week. The location is awesome, we met the super friendly neighbors, and the house/pool were just what we wanted. The sunrise/sunset views are unbeatable and we can’t wait to come back and stay again!
10.0
Honeymoon Stay
My husband and I spent our honeymoon at the Bootkey house and loved it. The home was clean and organized. The location is perfectly hidden in Marathon and perfect for renting a boat, fishing, and being on the water. My only complaint is that the beds are rather firm. My husband and I almost bought mattress toppers since our stay was so long. Other than that it was perfect and we would definitely book again. The host made herself available whenever needed. Thank you for letting us enjoy your house for our honeymoon, we loved it!
10.0
Marathon waterfront rental
Outstanding property. Immaculately clean and well furnished. Great location within minutes from all the activities in the marathon area. Initial location can be a bit deceiving but once you are there, it feels totally remote and quiet. Plenty of room for a couple or small family to spread out. Also, great high speed Internet service for those who, like us, have to be accessible to the office.
10.0
Memories to last a lifetime!
This home is extremely well-appointed and clean. Everything you could possibly need to prepare meals can be found in the kitchen. The location is very quiet and the views are absolutely gorgeous! The beds, couch and pull-out mattress were all so comfortable (you have to tell me where you purchased the couch)! The washer and dryer were nice to have in the home to be able to keep up with the laundry, and the ice machine and refrigerator in the garage were also convenient for drinks and fishing bait. The outdoor space was more than enough for a family of seven to all hang out without being on top of one another or in each others way and was one of my favorite things about this home. The bicycles, paddle boards and kayaks were enjoyed by all and allowed us to enjoy other activities without having to incur additional expenses. The grocery store and Sombrero Beach is just a short drive down the road which makes the location of this home even more appealing. The check-in process hit a snag on our arrival day but the property owner was extremely responsive and immediately responded to our request for the access code. There is only one recommendation I would make and that would be to provide a broom and dust pan to allow guests to keep the floors free of food crumbs and sand :) (my son thought I was crazy because I mentioned I wish there was a broom lol). Other than that, everything was well thought-out and perfect!
We are truly grateful we had the opportunity to enjoy our keys vacation in your home. Nobody wanted to leave...not even my son whom hates hot beach destinations so it meant the world to me to know he thoroughly enjoyed himself as well. So many great memories were made during our stay that we're all still talking about it and look forward to returning again the next time we plan a trip to Marathon. Thank you, thank you, thank you for providing the perfect accommodations!!!
10.0
OUTSTANDING!!
Our second time here. Place has been refurbished since last visit. Last time was excellent, this time was also excellent. All the amenities for either a “busy” vacation, or a “relaxed” vacation. We chose relaxed and throughly enjoyed it. House was clean and fully stocked and ready to go. Trish was great as well. Thanks and we’ll be back.
10.0
Amazing house and a great location
We spent spring break here and it was the perfect place to be. Great house, bedrooms were comfortable and the use of the kayaks and paddle board were great. Beautiful place to have some down time and relax. Would definitely stay here again! Bonus was seeing the manatees almost every day!
5.0
Another family and ours spent our spring break at Boot Key Retreat! Plenty of parking and lots of extra space in the garage for coolers and fishing equipment as well as extra fridge and freezer space! The ice machine downstairs was awesome to keep everything cold ! The outdoor space is amazing! Kids played in the pool for hours and the adults enjoyed the loungers, table, and cornhole that was there! Even a nice space under the deck for those looking to keep out of the sun plus fans to keep you cool! Loved sitting on the upper porch area in the morning and nights to enjoy the amazing view! Beds wereComfortable and it was nice that the TV’s were in each room and they had cable for the kids downtime! Really felt like the owners thought of everything you could possibly need and supplied it from bikes , Paddle board , and kayaks to a frozen drink maker! Very nice location close to restaurants and right across from the Turtle hospital ! The Owner and Trish the property manager were quick to respond to questions and helpful ! We enjoyed our time here and had an amazing vacation at Boot Key Retreat!
10.0
Spring break getaway!
Another family and ours spent our spring break at Boot Key Retreat! Plenty of parking and lots of extra space in the garage for coolers and fishing equipment as well as extra fridge and freezer space! The ice machine downstairs was awesome to keep everything cold ! The outdoor space is amazing! Kids played in the pool for hours and the adults enjoyed the loungers, table, and cornhole that was there! Even a nice space under the deck for those looking to keep out of the sun plus fans to keep you cool! Loved sitting on the upper porch area in the morning and nights to enjoy the amazing view! Beds were
Comfortable and it was nice that the TV’s were in each room and they had cable for the kids downtime! Really felt like the owners thought of everything you could possibly need and supplied it from bikes , Paddle board , and kayaks to a frozen drink maker! Very nice location close to restaurants and right across from the Turtle hospital ! The Owner and Trish the property manager were quick to respond to questions and helpful ! We enjoyed our time here and had an amazing vacation at Boot Key Retreat!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Marathon?
The average price for a rental in Marathon is $748 per night. This rental is $131 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at WATERFRONT, VIEWS, HEATED POOL, 130 ft. OF DOCK, PRIVATE RETREAT. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at WATERFRONT, VIEWS, HEATED POOL, 130 ft. OF DOCK, PRIVATE RETREAT. Enjoy the water!
Is WATERFRONT, VIEWS, HEATED POOL, 130 ft. OF DOCK, PRIVATE RETREAT pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at WATERFRONT, VIEWS, HEATED POOL, 130 ft. OF DOCK, PRIVATE RETREAT?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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