The Dream House, Fabulous Gulf Front Pool Home with Spa, Dock & Beach
House in Marathon, FL
12 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths
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About this house rental
The Dream House on Grassy Key (formerly The Gulf House) on the Gulf offers everything you could want ... to have the perfect family vacation!
Fabulous Views of the Gulf of Mexico, 40' pool with built in spa waterside of the house and a lovely beach area tucked along the shoreline to west of the pool, great dockage for boating or fishing and lovely tropical grounds!
A gracious beachside style home, beautifully furnished with casual elegance, and equipped with all the amenities for a great family vacation. 5 Bedrooms and 3 baths offer room for all, and the expansive living area can comfortably accommodate everyone from the sectional couch for TV entertainment, sitting area and dining table for 12. A window wall of glass across the length of the living area brings the outdoors in with beautiful vistas of the Gulf of Mexico which can be viewed from every area of the living areas and kitchen. The kitchen is just steps from all the fun so the cook and helpers are never away from the activities or conversations. A protected porch off the kitchen is the perfect spot for morning coffee or a quiet moment before the day's start or to catch up at evenings end.
The master bedroom is waterside with a bank of sliding glass doors for water views and a step out porch that adjoins the living area. The private bath has a double sink vanity, dressing area and separate shower bathing area. Two other guest bedrooms are at this end of the home, one with a queen bed and the other with custom bunk beds providing 4 twins for a great kids room. A hall bath serves these bedrooms as well as the living area. Located on the other side of the home is another master bedroom with garden views, a king size bed and private bath and the 5th. bedroom, a cozy retreat with a queen size bed.
Beautiful grounds surround the home, and a freeform shoreline creates a charming tidal area and a side yard garden with a pathway walk and tropical hammock landscaping that transitions at the shore to a lovely beach area with Adirondack chairs to relax shoreside and wiggle your toes in the sand! The perfect get-a-way atmosphere in your back yard! The shoreline has a rock revetment but there are steps curving into the water for access to wade into the water. The dock extends out into the Gulf for great dockage in the summer and fishing year-round. Dolphin pilings line two sides of the dock for additional lines to tie off your boat. A small boat ramp is located next to the pier dock for convenient launching of kayaks or jet skis. Please note the lifts are not available for guest use.
The pool in the back yard boasts fabulous views from the pool and deck, a built-in spa, beach entry area and built-in seating and stools! Poolside is a covered patio with gas grill and bar area with an under counter refrigerator for food prep or a light bite and undercover seating.
From the moment you get up to start the day to the close of the days activities this home offers an everything view of the skyline and water, from fabulous sunset color to crystal clear sky and sparkling water or the drama of storm clouds marching across the horizon, each as beautiful to view as the other.
City Lic. VACA-20-273
PLEASE NOTE:
Please call or email for more information..
Kitty Whalton, Florida Keys Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Please Note: Our cancellation time frame is not what VRBO publishes. It is 90 days prior to arrival for rentals that are shorter in term than 42 nights, 120 days for rentals more than 42 nights or more in duration. If you cancel more than 90/120 days prior to arrival your Deposit will be refunded. If you cancel within 90/120 days to arrival your deposit and any rent payments will be at risk unless we are able to rebook your dates. We are able to offer travel insurance, please ask for more information at the time of reservation if you are interested.
Fabulous Views of the Gulf of Mexico, 40' pool with built in spa waterside of the house and a lovely beach area tucked along the shoreline to west of the pool, great dockage for boating or fishing and lovely tropical grounds!
A gracious beachside style home, beautifully furnished with casual elegance, and equipped with all the amenities for a great family vacation. 5 Bedrooms and 3 baths offer room for all, and the expansive living area can comfortably accommodate everyone from the sectional couch for TV entertainment, sitting area and dining table for 12. A window wall of glass across the length of the living area brings the outdoors in with beautiful vistas of the Gulf of Mexico which can be viewed from every area of the living areas and kitchen. The kitchen is just steps from all the fun so the cook and helpers are never away from the activities or conversations. A protected porch off the kitchen is the perfect spot for morning coffee or a quiet moment before the day's start or to catch up at evenings end.
The master bedroom is waterside with a bank of sliding glass doors for water views and a step out porch that adjoins the living area. The private bath has a double sink vanity, dressing area and separate shower bathing area. Two other guest bedrooms are at this end of the home, one with a queen bed and the other with custom bunk beds providing 4 twins for a great kids room. A hall bath serves these bedrooms as well as the living area. Located on the other side of the home is another master bedroom with garden views, a king size bed and private bath and the 5th. bedroom, a cozy retreat with a queen size bed.
Beautiful grounds surround the home, and a freeform shoreline creates a charming tidal area and a side yard garden with a pathway walk and tropical hammock landscaping that transitions at the shore to a lovely beach area with Adirondack chairs to relax shoreside and wiggle your toes in the sand! The perfect get-a-way atmosphere in your back yard! The shoreline has a rock revetment but there are steps curving into the water for access to wade into the water. The dock extends out into the Gulf for great dockage in the summer and fishing year-round. Dolphin pilings line two sides of the dock for additional lines to tie off your boat. A small boat ramp is located next to the pier dock for convenient launching of kayaks or jet skis. Please note the lifts are not available for guest use.
The pool in the back yard boasts fabulous views from the pool and deck, a built-in spa, beach entry area and built-in seating and stools! Poolside is a covered patio with gas grill and bar area with an under counter refrigerator for food prep or a light bite and undercover seating.
From the moment you get up to start the day to the close of the days activities this home offers an everything view of the skyline and water, from fabulous sunset color to crystal clear sky and sparkling water or the drama of storm clouds marching across the horizon, each as beautiful to view as the other.
City Lic. VACA-20-273
PLEASE NOTE:
Please call or email for more information..
Kitty Whalton, Florida Keys Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Please Note: Our cancellation time frame is not what VRBO publishes. It is 90 days prior to arrival for rentals that are shorter in term than 42 nights, 120 days for rentals more than 42 nights or more in duration. If you cancel more than 90/120 days prior to arrival your Deposit will be refunded. If you cancel within 90/120 days to arrival your deposit and any rent payments will be at risk unless we are able to rebook your dates. We are able to offer travel insurance, please ask for more information at the time of reservation if you are interested.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Marathon, FL
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
I have stayed here a few times and it’s a beautiful home to enjoy the coast.
10.0 / 10.0
Nice house on the water
10.0 / 10.0
This home is even bettter than the photos. The living area is perfect for families and friends! We enjoyed the pool and the downstairs kitchen was a great place to hang out together! Everything was in perfect working order. The property is quiet and feels very secluded with the trees providing privacy all around the home. We loved the Dream House!
10.0 / 10.0
Our second time vacationing at the Dream House. Just an incredible property. SO comfortable.....Would highly recommend.
10.0 / 10.0
Overall good.....could be great if there was a main floor bathroom not needing to be accessed through a bedroom...needs a second water heater for the stated max occupancy...needs a bathroom near the grill at ground floor....debris from previous hurricanes at the bottom of the water near the dock needs to be cleared....boat lifts repaired. Great living room space!
Instructions only dealt with recyclables not main trash pick up day. Dock only boat friendly depending on the direction of the wind....had to prematurely return boat rental to keep from damaging boat with 15 mph winds.
10.0 / 10.0
The house has literally everything you need…even an ice maker!!! The sunsets from the family room and dock were magnificent. The number of sitting areas throughout the property was awesome.
10.0 / 10.0
We loved everything about this property… the location, the view, and the space both inside and out! We spent days and evenings by the pool and on the dock fishing. Every day we spotted wildlife…nurse sharks, stingray, dolphins, a variety of fish and many, many iguanas!! We appreciated the very well equipped kitchen for several meals at home! I would highly recommend this property for a large family or multiple families traveling together!
10.0 / 10.0
Dream House is wonderful. The grounds were immaculate, the house was clean and spacious enough for our larger group, and the views and sea life watching were stellar. We also enjoyed taking they kayaks out nearly every day and fishing off the dock.
There was an issue with the pool heat in the first couple days of our stay, but it was fixed promptly after we reported it.
Overall, I would recommend this house and we will certainly consider it for future stays.
10.0 / 10.0
Our family stayed in This beautiful oceanfront home the second week of January 2023 and everyone had a great time. The house was perfect for our group of 11. We thoroughly enjoyed swimming in the heated pool, watching the wildlife around the pool, and watching the activity under the Dock. The house was equipped with everything we needed and Kitty was super fast in taking care of us when we had a minor issue.
The location was centrally located in the Keys and we enjoyed visiting Key West for a day as well as renting a boat in Islamorada for a snorkel trip at lighthouse and hanging out at the sand bar.
We highly recommend this home!
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful and the dock was perfect for out boat.
8.0 / 10.0
The house is absolutely beautiful! I love the family room/dining area with beautiful windows with a spectacular view. The giant table is perfect for large family dinners.
Only drawback was that the pool didn’t really heat up until the last day. The spa was supposed to be heated the entire time and never got above 90. The weather was very cold the first few days we were there and that would’ve been nice to have so that was a little disappointing.
10.0 / 10.0
Checkin process was easy, house is even more beautiful in pictures, was perfect for our family & we will save it for future vacations in the area. Thank you!
8.0 / 10.0
We spent a week on grassy key and everyone really enjoyed themselves. The amenities were exactly what we needed, and there was great fishing and Sea Life viewing right off the pier. Had a few small hiccups with a freezer going out, but the site management handled it well. Would absolutely book again.
10.0 / 10.0
Fantastic views, wildlife, fishing, snorkeling and kayaking. What’s not to love!
10.0 / 10.0
Relax and enjoy the view
The house has amazing views whether your in the spacious open floor plan house with waterfront full view windows or sitting in the pool. We had our adult kids and they were able to share the extra 2 small guest baths between the extra guest rooms if there had been 4 non family couples in this house this could be awkward. The master bedroom and bathroom we amazing very spacious. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed to cook. The electrical switches were very confusing due to the location of switches in proximity of what it controlled. There were plenty of comfortable sitting areas inside and outside. The kayaks were well used and appreciated. The location was great we had not problem getting to Publix, Walgreens, restaurants and area attractions. We all highly recommend this home for family vacation.
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing ocean side retreat
The Dream house was just that, a dream! I spent the first few days pinching myself to make sure I wasn't dreaming!
We had 3 children, 2 teens, and 5 adults in our party. This home was perfect in every way.
From the comfortable accommodations inside, to the fantastic pool and scenery outside. It does not get any better.
4.0 / 10.0
Beautiful but...
I am rating this house low because we paid extra to have the pool heated and for 2 of the 7 days neither were even warm. My husband spent 2 days of our vacation trying to get the heater to work our grandchildren were disappointed. I asked for a refund or reduction but did not receive a response.
The mattress on one of the beds was really bad you could feel the springs. Bed was unusable for this reason.
The house easily accommodated us but it would have been nice to have plastic cups and bowls for kids. There was a limited number of glasses. There were no extra blankets at all and only 4 beach towels.
10.0 / 10.0
February 2022
Absolutely loved this beautiful property-highly recommend staying here - the view was amazing house was clean - great location to experience the Keys!! Fishing was great did a little snorkeling here (not that great but cool we were able to snorkel from our dock) I would definitely stay here again wish it wasn't booked up for next year!
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful
This home is exactly as advertised. It is AMAZING!! We fished, swam in pool. We saw pufferfish, barracuda, dolphins and manatee. We will definitely return!!
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful setting.
Great house for a group. Lots of seating. Table easily seats 12. Fixed thanksgiving for 10, plenty of kitchen equipment. Had lots of space. Everyone had a great time fishing , kayaking, swimming and sunbathing!
8.0 / 10.0
A beautiful house with potential
The stay my wife and I and our friends had was fun. We were able to rent a boat and tie it up to the dock. The fishing was also really good on the dock with the underwater light. The kitchen and dining area are nice. The property is spacious.
The house does not have enough glasses for 12 people. There were 10 of us and we were short every night. The pool equipment is not the easiest to use. It takes a while for the hot tub to warm up. The jets on the hot tub are really weak. The shower door in the master bathroom does not close. The dryer had an issue mid trip and it took a few times for a repair man to figure it out. The dishwasher was junk and was replaced at the end of our trip. They also need to have a broom for guests. The soap dispensers in the bathroom should be functional with liquid soap.
We would recommend this house just would prefer if a few things were fixed.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful Paradise
Love this home!! Can't wait to go back! It looks just the photos. Great location! Few minutes away from bridge to Atlantic side on boat. About 20 min drive to town. Plenty of space and privacy. Only issue was getting our boat trailers inside, driveway entrance is narrow and turns. It worked out. Also, be mindful of the tide, the dock is very tall and may be hard to get in and out of boat. It all worked out though. One of our favorite things was the IGUANAS!! We loved them!!! We would lounge in the pool and they would just be sunbathing on the rocks. Please let them stay!! Saw stingrays, nurse shark, parrot fish from the dock. Loved all of the nature and everything the keys had to offer.
8.0 / 10.0
Vacation Fun
Great views! Nice house a little dated in some areas, but overall a great trip and nice accommodations. Would come back!
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely Spring Break stay
Our family enjoyed our stay in Marathon over Spring Break. It was in a nice, quiet neighborhood. Saw rays, manatees, plenty of fish, birds, & iguanas. The view from the house was amazing! Enjoyed having access to kayaks and the pool. In March, the heat for the pool was a must. Minor issues handled promptly and professionally by Kitty and her team.
5.0 / 10.0
This home was perfect for our family vacation!!! We enjoyed the pool, the seclusion and especially the view!! The dock was great to fish from and we saw dolphins, sting rays, shark, moray eel, huge barracuda and sooooo many more interesting things to see!!The home was spacious and had wonderful areas to relax in. Outside and inside!!!My only complaint is the he kitchen. We LOVED the massive refrigerator and the separate ice maker. The stove top was another story. It is as VERY hard to control any cooking temperatures. Then the cookware (frying pans and saucepans) were horrible. With this size of home and how spacious and luxurious it was this part of the kitchen was really a disappointment!!! Especially since everyone in our family loves to cook!Kitty was great to deal with as well!!
10.0 / 10.0
Fun Packed Home
This home was perfect for our family vacation!!! We enjoyed the pool, the seclusion and especially the view!! The dock was great to fish from and we saw dolphins, sting rays, shark, moray eel, huge barracuda and sooooo many more interesting things to see!!
The home was spacious and had wonderful areas to relax in. Outside and inside!!!
My only complaint is the he kitchen. We LOVED the massive refrigerator and the separate ice maker. The stove top was another story. It is as VERY hard to control any cooking temperatures. Then the cookware (frying pans and saucepans) were horrible. With this size of home and how spacious and luxurious it was this part of the kitchen was really a disappointment!!! Especially since everyone in our family loves to cook!🤨
Kitty was great to deal with as well!!
10.0 / 10.0
Very nice house for 2-3 families
We stayed here with 2 other families, 6 adults and all kids under 3. It was a beautiful home with plenty of space for the kids to play. Large pool and hot tub for the kids to swim, a pier to walk out over the ocean and see a ton of sea creatures and catch fish from, and a nice bar area with a table to grill poolside and enjoy meals outside. Very clean upon arriving and well stocked kitchen. The only downfalls were that the kitchen could’ve used a spatula and the numbers for the burners on the stove top were faded making it hard to set it at the desired flame level. The dishwasher silverware basket had holes in it so the silverware often slipped through. From the floor plan, it looks like there is a large closet in the master bath, and that was where we were hoping to put our pack n play for our baby. However, when we got there, that closet was locked so just a heads up when looking at the floor plan. The washing machine made a very loud banging noise each time it ran. It was also a little inconvenient to have to drive 10 minutes south of the house to pick up the key and house info packet, and then same thing to drop it off when leaving at the end of our week (going the opposite way of the airport). A lockbox would’ve been a lot easier for us. Not sure if this was related to covid, though. Just a few things that could use a little work in our opinion. Overall, the house was perfect for our 3 families. Beautiful, clean, well stocked, and lots of room for fun. Kitty was also great to work with. Answered all of my questions over the phone and very polite. Would definitely stay here again,
10.0 / 10.0
Great place to stay
Wonderful house with everything you would need to enjoy a great stay.
10.0 / 10.0
Family Getaway
Large home. Perfect family getaway. Plenty of space for the 12 of us. Find a cure for the noseeum's is the only recommendation, but it is the florida keys. :)
10.0 / 10.0
Great family holiday
This is a beautiful home with all the things neccessary for a relaxing trip to paradise
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect family getaway
This house is incredible! Superclean and has everything in kitchen you need. Don’t forget to bring toiletries. The dock was very accommodating for our 27’ boat. Lifts are not available for guests use so watch for windy days before renting. Couldnt beat the heated pool and hot tub!! Spent many hours there :-) The views are fantastic and neighborhood very quiet. Would love to come stay again! Beware of “noseeums” ! Bring lots if bug spray. Thank you Kitty!!
5.0 / 10.0
This is a fantastic property! We had three families staying for a week that thoroughly enjoyed each and every day there. The young kids had a great time as well as the teenagers and of course the adults enjoyed our stay! The million dollar view from the dining room is in credible!If we vacation again in the Keys, this will be the only place that we will stay.
10.0 / 10.0
WOW!
This is a fantastic property! We had three families staying for a week that thoroughly enjoyed each and every day there. The young kids had a great time as well as the teenagers and of course the adults enjoyed our stay! The million dollar view from the dining room is in credible!
If we vacation again in the Keys, this will be the only place that we will stay.
5.0 / 10.0
We loved our accommodations. Everything we needed was available.Fishing on the dock was super.
10.0 / 10.0
Incredible sunsets and views of the Gulf of Mexico
We loved our accommodations. Everything we needed was available.
Fishing on the dock was super.
10.0 / 10.0
Well Appointed Home On The Beautiful Gulf
This house will not disappoint! Clean and spacious perfect for large family or families traveling together. Outdoor living space that is well thought out and perfect for lounging and cooking. Indoor space offers large dining table that seats the whole crew and panoramic views of the golf that never end. A place for a boat to dock, fishing, swimming in a nice size pool and interesting wildlife to watch. All were happy. We will return again.
10.0 / 10.0
Absolutely beautiful home and property. Loves our stay!
Gorgeous home that is very well equipped. Had a wonderful stay. Highly recommended!
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect Everything
If you are looking for a perfect vacation home in the Keys this is it. The kitchen is the best equipped we have ever seen in a vacation home. The linens are plush and luxurious, the bed are very comfortable, the decor is beautiful, the location is quiet and safe. There is a pier that teens and adults enjoyed. They saw stingray, octopus, manna ray, tarpon, nurse shark and lots of fish. The downstairs sitting area is phenomenal. The pool and hot tub were perfect. There wasn’t one thing that any of us, young or old, could complain about. In case I missed anything, just know that it was perfect also.
I saved the best for last. Kitty was the best, most responsive person we have ever worked with, from beginning to end!! When we return it will be to this house and Kitty.
10.0 / 10.0
Best vacation home yet!
Home was so clean and decorated so beautifully. Grounds were everything we needed to have fun and relax. Our family had a great time on the pier every day. Conveniently located in the middle of keys, too. Be prepared for lots of noseum bites- they are unstoppable.
10.0 / 10.0
Gulf House
Beautiful property!!! Great accommodations! No beach but pool worked just fine. Lovely!
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 $1,062 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Dream House, Fabulous Gulf Front Pool Home with Spa, Dock & Beach. 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 The Dream House, Fabulous Gulf Front Pool Home with Spa, Dock & Beach. Enjoy the water!
Is The Dream House, Fabulous Gulf Front Pool Home with Spa, Dock & Beach pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Dream House, Fabulous Gulf Front Pool Home with Spa, Dock & Beach?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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