The Gulf-Front Refuge on Grassy Key

Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
4.8
Outstanding(67 Reviews)

House in Marathon, FL

7 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

About this house rental

Enjoy your own private retreat! Fabulous Home on Morton Street.

This three-bedroom, two-bath, private home is tucked away on the open water with outstanding views of the Gulf of Mexico. Beautifully furnished and appointed, this home provides the background for a vacation to remember for years to come!

The beach-style back yard has a beautiful swimming pool with a stepped shallow water entry that leads to the deep end. On one side, elevated on a platform, is a spa with the overflow cascading into the pool and on the other side is a waterfall. Built in seating rims the edges under the waterfalls!

The pier dock offers dockage for your boat as well as a great spot to sit out over the water and enjoy the sunset colors. You will have fun fishing off the dock or jump in, the shoreline offers a variety of tropical and local fish to watch while you snorkel.

The main level of the home offers two bedrooms, one with a queen-size bed the other with two twins, and an expansive living, kitchen and dining area all overlooking the gulf. A great covered porch off the living area is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the views or dine outdoors. The master suite is on the top level with a king-size bed, a private bath, and open porch.

For those who can't leave their business home, Broadband (Comcast) internet service, WiFi, is available at this house.

Well appointed with linens, towels (bath and pool), a very well-equipped kitchen, central air, washer and dryer, dishwasher, microwave oven, gas grill. TVs in the living area and downstairs bedroom, stereo.
Boat lift at the dock and the garage is not available for guest use.

If swimming, fishing, and snorkeling at your own location is not enough Marathon offers a Dolphin Research Center which is open to the public for tours, a dedicated bike trail along US 1 which will take you from Grassy Key to the Seven Mile Bridge (the old bridge is a great spot to exercise and watch the fish below from a 'birds eye view'). The historic museum is a great spot to spend an afternoon and offers nature trails through a Keys hardwood hammock. Sombrero Beach, oceanside in Marathon, is another popular spot for a change of pace and Bahia Honda State Park, 20 minutes south of Marathon, offers more great 'Keys' beaches. Lots of shops, restaurants, and services are available throughout Marathon, even though you may feel like you are on a private retreat away from the world, grocery stores, drugs stores, bait and tackle shops and just about everything you could need on vacation is just minutes away. If you do not have your own boat there are many boat rental companies in the area that will let you bring a boat to your dock during your stay!
May consider a allowing a pet (dog). Please contact me with information on the pet to see if it is allowed (breed, age and size), if approved the fee would be times how many weeks your stay is.
Pool Heat is optional and additional. You will need to let me know in advance and pay for prior to arrival.

City of Marathon License

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
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV

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Reviews

4.8
Outstanding(67 Reviews)
Summary of reviews
Property offers excellent sunset views, amazing pool, great porch with tons of seating, and abundant wildlife. Perfect for kayaking, paddle boarding, and fishing off the rear dock. Well-furnished with all vacation essentials. Ideal location for a family getaway.
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
5.0
Jun 2024
This property has excellent sunset views, amazing pool, great porch with tons of seating, lots of wildlife off the back pier. We saw manatee, sea turtles, and small sharks. Great ay for kayaking and paddle boarding. The fishing off the rear dock was great as well. Hang a chum block and use a sabiki rig to catch bait fish. Then we would hook a bait fish in a plain hook and let it sink. We caught tarpon, baracuda, sharks, and snappers.
5.0
Apr 2024
The photos do not provide the justice to the size of this place. It is spacious, comfortable, and clean. Perfect for a family get away. The pool and spa are clean and cared for. The pool pumps are a little loud outside, but you cannot hear them by the ocean or in the house to is was fine. That was my only complaint. The home was well furnished, having everything you need to enjoy a vacation. Stereo, dishes, bedding, clean fresh towels, a grill, ample parking, quiet tucked away spot off the highway, and the views are wonderful. Would not hesistate to use this property again!
5.0
Mar 2024
This property was wonderful. Very quiet, peaceful location and amazing views. The kitchen was well stocked for any cooking and the grill great too. We saw lots of fish around the dock. Did I mention the view? Just gorgeous. Loved having the spa/hot tub option since we had a couple of cooler days. The pool was amazing the waterfall was a nice feature to have as well. We would 100% stay at this property again.
4.0
star 5 empty
Jan 2024
The views inside and outside of this home are out of this world beautiful. We barely even left the house for the week since we had paradise down our steps. The host was very communicative and made sure to address any issues or concerns that we had.
5.0
Jan 2024
This home was a wonderful! We had a great week! The home is very clean, spacious, private, and well appointed. We cooked at the home for most of our stay and had everything we needed. The outdoor decks, pool area, and dock were great for relaxing. We did a lot of fishing off the dock and with the kayak. We loved seeing all the wildlife. The large school of parrot fish were fun to watch. We also saw sharks, manatees, stingrays, and caught grunts, pufferfish, snapper, and needlefish. Unfortunately the pool and spa heater were not working during our stay but it didn’t hinder our vacation at all, just would have been a bonus if it was working. Kitty did work to get it running with a service tech and kept us informed during the process, which we appreciated. For us, the house was a perfect location in the middle keys making it convenient for necessities and nice to day trip to Key West and Islamorada. The only negative and it has nothing to do with house, were the no see-ums. We got ate up! Just an FYI for any future renters, use bug spray!
4.0
star 5 empty
Jan 2024
Right on Florida Bay is always a treat. Pool area was fantastic. Pool table was a fun addition. Located in a great neighborhood. The only reason I didn’t rate a 5 star was there was a lot of sea grass on or near the shore which smelled terrible when the wind was blowing in. Can’t do anything about that. I understand that but it was not pleasant at times. Overall, very nice place to stay!
5.0
Jan 2024
As advertised
5.0
Dec 2023
Even though Mother Nature wasn’t the kindest we still had a wonderful time and loved the house and outdoors.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Marathon?

The average price for a rental in Marathon is $673 per night. This rental is $373 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Gulf-Front Refuge on Grassy Key. 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 Gulf-Front Refuge on Grassy Key. Enjoy the water!

Is The Gulf-Front Refuge on Grassy Key pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at The Gulf-Front Refuge on Grassy Key?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.

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