OCEANFRONT Private Pool Dock Approved Pet OK! Gated Estate - A Tropical Oasis!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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9.9
Outstanding(63 Reviews)

House in Marathon, FL

7 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 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
Includes essentialsPool, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this house rental

Mar Azul is a High-end Oceanfront Residence overlooking the tranquil Offshore Flats of Marathon. Enjoy a Secluded, Luxurious 3-Story Home with Spectacular Views of the Atlantic Ocean! Densely surrounded by Nature, the Property includes a Private In-Ground Pool Deck featuring an Outdoor Gazebo with a Stainless Gas Grille. Stroll out to the Large Private Dock via the Mangrove Canopied Walkway. A Gated Estate in a Prime Oceanfront Location.

Mar Azul is an Approved Pet Friendly Oceanfront property at the end of a quiet, 'Key-zee' street. You will enjoy Total Privacy with Lush Tropical Landscaping including Gumbo Limbo, Coconut Palm, Sea Grape and White Bird of Paradise which completely surround the Property.

This is a designer decorated 3-story home with contemporary colors, loads of fine architectural details including Crema Marfil Polished Marble, Granite, Hardwood Floors, Open-Air Porches and Balconies. Located at Mile Marker 52, Key West is only about an hour away.

ANY PET AND/OR BOAT/TRAILER NEEDS APPROVAL - NO WORRIES, JUST LET US KNOW, THANKS!!:-)

No tan lines? No problem! With a Salt Pool (much less chlorine), Chaise Lounges and Covered Grilling/Picnic area, the Pool Deck is very Private.

The Mangrove Walkway leads you thru a Thick Tropical Hammock and ends at a 30-foot long Dock on the Atlantic Ocean where you can experience the Natural Beauty of the Florida Keys. Marked Channels follow the shoreline and lead to Deeper Water.

Our Mangrove Walkway to the Ocean is a wonderful delight - often occupied by Tropical Birds and Curious Iguanas. At the end of the walk is the Ocean, upfront and personal! At times you can sit quietly and listen to the sound of Pelicans flapping their wings as they pass by just overhead. Watch them diving into the water to feed on small fish. Observe long-legged Egrets and the Great Blue Heron carefully stalking their prey on the Flats, and hundreds of Mullet schooling together to avoid predators at low tide. Notice how the color of the Ocean constantly changes with the changing of the Tide. Serene yet invigorating, full of life!

MARATHON: CLOSE, YET VERY FAR AWAY......! Marathon is about 10 miles in length. Made up of 13 islands, Marathon is surrounded by water and is known for its Stunning Coral Reefs, Fresh Seafood and Tropical Vibe. Centrally located, from here you can reach any part of the Keys in an hour or less. Enjoy the world-famous Sloppy Joe's Bar and a Key West Sunset, or head up to Robbie's in Islamorada to hand feed the Tarpon!

Marathon is unique in so many ways (and by the way, traffic is minimal when you get this far down.) Popular attractions include Aquarium Encounters, Dolphin Research Center, The Turtle Hospital, Sombrero Beach, Crane Point and Curry Hammock State Parks. World-Class Water Sports include Scuba Diving and Snorkeling, Offshore and Inshore Fishing, Boating and Kayaking. Participate in Interactive Exhibits where you can pet and feed Dolphin, Sharks, Fish and Reptiles.

Sombrero Beach is perhaps the nicest Beach in Marathon. Besides soft sand and swimming, the park includes a shaded area with picnic pavilions, volleyball courts, restrooms and showers.

Boat rentals are available as well as Kayak, Bicycle and Car rentals. Many of these establishments will deliver right to the Property. Just one block sway you can find bike and kayak rentals.

Marathon Restaurants offer a variety of Fresh Locally-Sourced Seafood including Lobster Tail, Stone Crab, Shrimp and a variety of Fish cooked to perfection. Popular establishments include Florida Keys Steak and Lobster House, Lighthouse Kitchen & Bar, Herbie's, Sparky's Landing and Cracked Conch Cafe.

Keys Fisheries. Very Informal/Excellent Seafood. Rather than being seated, here you order from a walk-up window and then take your tray of food to one of many covered dockside picnic tables to enjoy. My husband's favorite is the Hogfish Sandwich. (Where else can you find that?) Keys Fisheries also has a comfortable Bar built on Stilts and overlooking Florida Bay. KF is located at the Harbor where local boats unload their fresh catch daily. The wide variety of seafood available is amazing and consistent.

Located in an out-of-the-way shopping center, Frank's Grille (although it's a little expensive) needs to be on your list of restaurants to try.

There are too many great restaurants and bars to possibly name. What is for sure is that each has it's own unique flavor and atmosphere. From high end to dockside, elegant to casual, quiet to disorderly, you can draw your own conclusions.

Marathon hosts an array of easy-to-reach Coral Reefs and Wrecks. Sombrero Reef has a magnificent display of Live Corals and Sea Fans, teeming with schools of colorful Tropical Fish. With average depths of 30-feet, Sombrero is perfect for both beginners and experts. Looe Key offers visitors the chance to dive The Adolphus Busch; a 210-foot freighter in 110-feet of water. There are an endless number of underwater sites for snorkeling and scuba diving. You can rent equipment or fill your own tanks at one of the many dive shops in Marathon. Try night diving!

Home to some of the best Sport Fishing in the world, there are numerous Fishing Guides and Charters, some of whom can even pick you up right from the Dock! Offshore guides specialize in Sailfish, Dolphin (Mahi Mahi), Tuna, Wahoo, Snapper and Grouper whereas shallow water Backcountry guides specialize in Bonefish, Permit, Tarpon and Redfish. Sip tropical drinks while grilling your own freshly-caught fillets poolside! How cool is that?!!

The 73-foot Marathon Lady, only a few blocks away, offers a nice opportunity to bring home fresh Snapper and Grouper from our Offshore Reefs. Party Boat Fishing is a family-fun experience, and is easily affordable.

7-Mile Bridge/Pigeon Key. Constructed by Henry Flagler and completed in 1912, the original bridge is no longer in use, but is open to foot and bicycle traffic. This is a great place for an early morning walk or jog. Looking down to the water, the colors and the channels created by the moving current is an amazing site. Continue out to Pigeon Key - A 5-acre island that was at one time served as a work camp for the Railway. The former Assistant Bridge Tender's House has been converted into a small Museum featuring artifacts and images from the past.

The City of Marathon invites you to visit any of their 10 Pet-Friendly Parks. Marathon Community Park, for example, offers Tennis, Basketball Courts and Soccer Fields. Crane Point Hammock features a Tropical Forest and Natural History Museum.

In Marathon you will find everything that you might need. There are 2 grocery stores, hardware stores, drug stores, marine supply stores, a private airport, and even a hospital. One thing that is especially nice is that except for boat ramps and beaches, you rarely ever need to pay for parking anywhere in Marathon!

Within walking distance, Oceanfront Park is located between 98th and 99th Streets. (Mar Azul is on 95th Street, Mile Marker 52.) The Park borders on the Atlantic Ocean offering a relaxing place to picnic, fish and launch your kayak. The field is dog-friendly and has an open area to fly kites and exercise.

Sweet Savannahs is also within walking distance and offers Signature Cakes, Desserts and Ice Cream.

The EAA Air Museum is located on US 1 at the end of 98th Street. There you will find a collection of several aircraft including a DC3, and a variety of models representing many periods of flight. There is also an extensive collection of aviation memorabilia and equipment. Admission is free.

Both Green and Loggerhead Turtles nest and lay their eggs at Sombrero Beach during the late Spring thru early Summer. You'll need to go at night. It is important to not get too close or to shine your flashlight directly upon the Turtles or disturb them in any manner. In the late Summer thru early Fall you might be lucky enough to see the little Hatchlings making their way to the water. Walking the Beach first thing in the morning looking for Turtle Nests is an awesome experience!

At Crane Point Hammock you there is a place where you can put your feet in the water and have little tiny fish nibble on your toes. It's called a "Fish Pedicure". It tickles!

City of Marathon Vac Rental Lic#VACA22-19

Keywords: Oceanfront, Private Pool, Dock, House, Pet Friendly

Amenities

Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly

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Reviews

9.9
Outstanding(63 Reviews)
10.0
Jul 2024
We were able to stay at this tranquil retreat for two full weeks. We explored the keys and used this retreat to cool down and refuel at the end of each day. This home offers a great balance between privacy and stunning views. The pool was a tropical oasis. The house and grounds were immaculate! We loved everything about Mar Azul!
10.0
Jul 2024
Great location and comfortable property. Smaller size pool, but perfect. We rented a boat and even with low tide easy to dock. We'll appointed home. The owners are amazing and Lisa gets a 10 for hospitality. They are very responsive and helpful. Highly recommend.
10.0
Jun 2024
Couldn’t be more happy with Mar Azul. Cozy home just perfect for my family. Would definitely rent again.
10.0
May 2024
What a MARVELOUS stay we had in this WONDERFUL home right on the ocean! We could not have asked for anything better for our 4-week mid-winter escape. Mar Azul was perfect! The views of the ocean from multiple levels of outdoor porches were spectacular, especially from the master bedroom that opened to a welcoming covered porch. What a view to wake up to each morning! And the sunsets, we had a few that we viewed from the dock out past the mangroves. Oh, and we had two manatees swim by the dock one morning. Did not expect that. The heated pool was a wonderful treat during our stay in January and February. Mar Azul is situated at the end of the street, and we rarely had neighbors. Parking on the property easily accommodated three vehicles. There are so many nearby restaurants, grocery stores, etc. We really enjoyed trying a lot of them out during our stay. We made a few trips to Key West that only took us 70 minutes to make the beautiful drive over the bridges and connected ‘key’ islands. Loved it! And a word about Lisa with whom we communicated on occasion as needed. She readily checked on us to make sure everything was good. We would reach out to her a few times, and she got back to us so quickly with all the information we needed. She was so wonderful. We wished we had been able to meet her in person. Lastly, since the home is dog-friendly, both our dog Oscar and our grand-dog Coconut really enjoyed their stay too. We really can’t say enough good things about Mar Azul.
10.0
May 2024
Our extended family of 7 had a wonderful and relaxing stay. The pool was great and the view was fantastic. Quiet and lush property was just what we needed to unwind. Highly recommended!
10.0
Mar 2024
The house and property were clean. We enjoyed the beautifully landscaped yard with pool. Lisa was very responsive to any questions we had before and during our stay. Highly recommend
10.0
May 2023
We had an amazing time! Loved everything about it! Sad to leave!
10.0
Apr 2023
We recently stayed seven days at Mar Azul. The picture sand property description on VRBO's site were very accurate. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this home. It was spacious and the views from the two decks were amazing. The pool was very clean and the water temperature was perfect for us. We would definitely consider renting this place in the future.

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in Marathon is £363 per night. This rental is £105 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at OCEANFRONT Private Pool Dock Approved Pet OK! Gated Estate - A Tropical Oasis!. 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 OCEANFRONT Private Pool Dock Approved Pet OK! Gated Estate - A Tropical Oasis!. Enjoy the water!

Is OCEANFRONT Private Pool Dock Approved Pet OK! Gated Estate - A Tropical Oasis! 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 OCEANFRONT Private Pool Dock Approved Pet OK! Gated Estate - A Tropical Oasis!?

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

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