Amazing 4 BR/2BA home, Pool/Hot Tub, Oceanside canal, Kayak
House in Marathon, FL
10 guests · 4 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
Escape to Marathon, the heart of the Florida Keys! In addition to your private pool with a hot tub, we also offer a beautiful outdoor living area complete with your own Tiki Hut with a TV - enjoy outdoor living at it's finest!
Our waterfront, single-family home, affectionately named “Manatee Cove”, offers 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, and plenty of dock space for your boat with quick ocean access! This tastefully furnished Keys home is located on a quiet side street in a residential neighborhood on the Atlantic side of the Island, just 3 houses from open water.
The open living and dining room space is great for gathering with plenty of seating for everyone … a great environment to sit back, relax, and talk about your daily and upcoming adventures!
Being just a short distance from the Atlantic, you’ll be diving, snorkeling, or have your lines in the water in no time! If you don’t have a boat of your own, there are plenty of rental services or guide services in the area. When you aren’t out enjoying our beautiful Atlantic Ocean or your private pool and hot tub, you’ll enjoy a host of other entertainment options…you will be minutes from Sombrero Beach, Turtle Hospital, Crane Museum and just a short drive to the Dolphin Research Center or Aquarium where you will learn about the wonderful sea life in the area.
In case you can’t get to the outdoors or to our sites or are winding down in the evenings, we have a large screen smart TV in the living area (and in one of the bedrooms) to watch a few of your favorite shows.
There are so many great restaurants to try in the area, it will be hard to pick a night to stay in and cook on your own. But if you do, you’ll find that our kitchen is stocked with cooking essentials. You’ll appreciate the up to date appliances and Corian countertop with plenty of room to prep! Of course, we provide standards: A coffee pot, Keurig, toaster, blender, and plenty of serving dishes.
Upstairs has three bedrooms: One with a King bed, large screen TV, lots of closet space and sliding glass doors to access the outside; the second has a queen bed and the third has two twin beds. The main level has a bedroom with a queen bed and a private bathroom.
Our outdoor living area provides a gas grill and even a bait freezer for your convenience. Additionally, the dock has a cleaning station, electricity, and water.
We have such a great property to offer. Hopefully, the description answers all your questions but please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or special requests. We look forward to hosting you and your guests in our home!
Note also that if you have a large group, we have another property two doors down, just 5 houses from the ocean. Look for our sister property, Turtle Cove! This stunning 3br/2ba home with pool, tanning ledge, and hot tub makes for a perfect large group gathering. Between the two properties, we can accommodate up to 18 guests - the VRBO number for Turtle Cove is 1750586.
Note that we may offer last-minute discounts to fill unexpected openings. If you do have a reservation you made in advance, the discount does not apply as it's intended to fill last-minute vacancies only.
Generally, we rent our home Saturday to Saturday from mid-February to the first week of April; all of June, July, and mid-august. We have the flexibility for mid-week stays during the offseason.
Boat size: 30' or less only. We have guests currently booked that have concerns about the depth of the canal coming in so I'm providing more information to help future guests - we have a 30' boat and only have issues during king tides at low tide only. If you are an experienced boater, you can get in and out of our canal no problem. Please reach out before booking if you have questions or concerns so we can provide more details if you require them.
Pets: We prefer smaller dogs, not too hairy - please send us a note first to confirm your pet is okay to stay. It's an extra $25/day (plus tax) for a pet. VRBO should ask you to put in the number of pets and charge accordingly but if their system doesn't pick it up, we'll add it on. If you are unsure, don’t add your pet in now, we will do it later when you decide. Deciding later will save you up front booking fees and unnecessary taxes.
Occupancy: Rates are based on the standard occupancy which is 8. You may have up to 10 by ordinance but we charge additional occupancy fees in this case. If you are unsure of your total, book with 8, then update us when you know. Deciding later will save you up front booking fees and unnecessary taxes.
Our waterfront, single-family home, affectionately named “Manatee Cove”, offers 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, and plenty of dock space for your boat with quick ocean access! This tastefully furnished Keys home is located on a quiet side street in a residential neighborhood on the Atlantic side of the Island, just 3 houses from open water.
The open living and dining room space is great for gathering with plenty of seating for everyone … a great environment to sit back, relax, and talk about your daily and upcoming adventures!
Being just a short distance from the Atlantic, you’ll be diving, snorkeling, or have your lines in the water in no time! If you don’t have a boat of your own, there are plenty of rental services or guide services in the area. When you aren’t out enjoying our beautiful Atlantic Ocean or your private pool and hot tub, you’ll enjoy a host of other entertainment options…you will be minutes from Sombrero Beach, Turtle Hospital, Crane Museum and just a short drive to the Dolphin Research Center or Aquarium where you will learn about the wonderful sea life in the area.
In case you can’t get to the outdoors or to our sites or are winding down in the evenings, we have a large screen smart TV in the living area (and in one of the bedrooms) to watch a few of your favorite shows.
There are so many great restaurants to try in the area, it will be hard to pick a night to stay in and cook on your own. But if you do, you’ll find that our kitchen is stocked with cooking essentials. You’ll appreciate the up to date appliances and Corian countertop with plenty of room to prep! Of course, we provide standards: A coffee pot, Keurig, toaster, blender, and plenty of serving dishes.
Upstairs has three bedrooms: One with a King bed, large screen TV, lots of closet space and sliding glass doors to access the outside; the second has a queen bed and the third has two twin beds. The main level has a bedroom with a queen bed and a private bathroom.
Our outdoor living area provides a gas grill and even a bait freezer for your convenience. Additionally, the dock has a cleaning station, electricity, and water.
We have such a great property to offer. Hopefully, the description answers all your questions but please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or special requests. We look forward to hosting you and your guests in our home!
Note also that if you have a large group, we have another property two doors down, just 5 houses from the ocean. Look for our sister property, Turtle Cove! This stunning 3br/2ba home with pool, tanning ledge, and hot tub makes for a perfect large group gathering. Between the two properties, we can accommodate up to 18 guests - the VRBO number for Turtle Cove is 1750586.
Note that we may offer last-minute discounts to fill unexpected openings. If you do have a reservation you made in advance, the discount does not apply as it's intended to fill last-minute vacancies only.
Generally, we rent our home Saturday to Saturday from mid-February to the first week of April; all of June, July, and mid-august. We have the flexibility for mid-week stays during the offseason.
Boat size: 30' or less only. We have guests currently booked that have concerns about the depth of the canal coming in so I'm providing more information to help future guests - we have a 30' boat and only have issues during king tides at low tide only. If you are an experienced boater, you can get in and out of our canal no problem. Please reach out before booking if you have questions or concerns so we can provide more details if you require them.
Pets: We prefer smaller dogs, not too hairy - please send us a note first to confirm your pet is okay to stay. It's an extra $25/day (plus tax) for a pet. VRBO should ask you to put in the number of pets and charge accordingly but if their system doesn't pick it up, we'll add it on. If you are unsure, don’t add your pet in now, we will do it later when you decide. Deciding later will save you up front booking fees and unnecessary taxes.
Occupancy: Rates are based on the standard occupancy which is 8. You may have up to 10 by ordinance but we charge additional occupancy fees in this case. If you are unsure of your total, book with 8, then update us when you know. Deciding later will save you up front booking fees and unnecessary taxes.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Family friendly
Map of Marathon, FL
££££
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
Great little spot to stay in if you bring in a boat and plan on doing some fishing short trip to sombrero key
10.0 / 10.0
The location was perfect. The house was perfect, exactly as described. We had everything we needed to cook at the house the days we didn't go out to eat. The beds were comfy and fit our group exactly how we needed. Could not ask for anything better. The boys had a great time fishing and going out on the kayak and paddle board. We had a boat 2 days and after 1st attempt learned how to easily get in and out of the canal. The tiki hut and pool definately got used everyday. The crabs in the yard are fun to watch from the pool. We had an absolute blast.
10.0 / 10.0
We had an amazing stay at Manatee Cove, everyone loved the pool and hot tub, fishing right off the dock and daily manatee visits. Very close to several restaurants, shops and the beach. The house was clean and tidy, lots of games and books to keep you entertained on a not so sunny day. Definitely take the kayak and paddle board for a spin, my husband even fished in the kayak and had a blast. We can't wait till next year!
10.0 / 10.0
We had a great stay at Manatee Cove! It was everything as advertised. It was cloudy and chilly the first few days, so we did't use the pool and hot tub very much. After the weather cleared, and it heated up, we used them quite a bit. Very relaxing to sit back and enjoy. We also loved the tiki hut. We are very happy with our stay and may come back next year! Thank you!
10.0 / 10.0
We enjoyed the beautiful Manatee Cove for a full week! Kathy is an exceptional property manager ensuring we were comfortable and all of our needs were met. The house was equipped with everything we needed and more! The pool, tiki hut and the amenities the house has to offer are stellar! Quick drive to other Keys and surrounded by some amazing restaurants! Hit up Keys Fisheries a hidden gem indeed! Sombrero beach was beautiful to see the sun rise and set. If you are lucky like we were an entire family of manatees came right up to the dock! Our family enjoyed paddle boarding and kayaking up the canal! Stop by Crane Point for a fun filled day of beautiful sites and a fish pedicure!
10.0 / 10.0
What a wonderful house. Landscaping and outdoor amenities were amazing. The hosts were thoughtful with excellent communication. The house had lots of space and everything you need for a great stay.
10.0 / 10.0
Was great , very nice quiet neighborhood, house & pool was amazing family had a great time
10.0 / 10.0
We had 10 guests in our party and all slept comfortably at the house. I knew it was 2 stories but we didn't realize no access to downstairs. I am glad we didn't bring our elderly moms as the steps would have been rough.
The only things I would say were missing for us were some pool toys for the kids. There was a beach ball there and they had snorkels we brought. It is a salt water pool which is common in the Keys and on cruises. By the end of the week we were wishing it was chlorine. The kitchen was well stocked although we would have liked a pizza cutter & round pizza pan but made due with what was available. There was a regular coffee maker and keurig. They had dish and hand soap supplied. Plenty of towels and great washer/dryer. Our family has a preference for smaller salad style forks so the pitch forks were our biggest complaint. We loved the Tiki and spent a good amount of time outdoors. We went on the Miss Islamorado to catch fish and came home catching almost as many off the dock. High tide was best time to fish! 3 of us took out the kayak and paddleboard twice. The bugs are bad and we brought 2 thermocells which I highly recommend as worked well when we remembered to turn them on! There are a lot of mosquitos and no see ums. I used essential oils so rarely got bit but several family members were eaten alive the couple nights we forgot to activate the thermocell unit. It was a great house and I preferred it to the condos we have stayed at in the past.
10.0 / 10.0
1st time Vrbo renter. All assurances were confirmed with quick response from property managers. You can rest assured with every amenity provided and leave the busy world behind. Definitely would rebook.
10.0 / 10.0
Loved staying here with our family. Neighborhood is quiet, neighbors very friendly and welcoming. Property managers are nice and incredibly prompt to service any request or issue. Pool and tiki hut were a great place to spend the week!
10.0 / 10.0
Manatee Cove provided my family the opportunity to enjoy all the Florida Keys had to offer. The house is perfect for spending time outdoors, whether in the pool, sunning on the dock or exploring the canal on the paddleboard/kayak. Centrally located in Marathon, we were minutes away from the grocery store, restaurants, shopping and sightseeing. The neighbors are wonderfully helpful and delightful to talk with. House was more than comfortable for our crew, but honestly we were outside or on the go almost the entire time! Thank you for the most helpful check in book, the information on must see places to eat and sightsee was invaluable. We will be back!!
10.0 / 10.0
Great place to stay! Kitchen fully stocked. Loved hanging out on the dock. Fun for our older kids to get in the kayak and paddle board. Very clean when we arrived, and property management was quick to respond to any questions.
10.0 / 10.0
We arrived at 1 am and the place was just lighted up. Not scary dark, but light and welcome. The Tiki Hut and the pool were amazing. All the rooms were clean ad great for our group. The temperature in the house was 70 but we liked it more 75. The Manager helped up to rise the temperature. We saw manatee at the Dock. We had a great time.
10.0 / 10.0
The rental process was quick and easy
10.0 / 10.0
This house is perfect for access to the Atlantic. Pool is refreshing at the end of the day. Stores and shops just minutes from property. Host very responsive and ready to help. House is a gem and very comfortable for multiple people and kids. No doubt would stay here again.
10.0 / 10.0
Property was great and owners were very helpful.
However the property manager Kathy was a little much for us. She showed up to our house and our friends house just a few houses down from us multiple times throughout our week stay. They have instructions for putting trash out and yet she would show up to take the trash down to the road well before the time on the instructions. She was also feeding a stray cat at the other property daily, at one time she was blocking the entrance into the property for a while why she fed this stray cat. She also contacted us about where we parked our trailers (empty lot at end of the road rented separately through property owner) and after a conversation with her on the phone about the trailers she then told us she had nothing to do with the lot which we knew. Not sure why she was talking to us about it if she had nothing to do with it. Again the house was great and the owners are too.
10.0 / 10.0
Manatee Cove
Everything was as expected. Beautiful place, close to everything. Will definitely book again
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful home with pool
The home was spacious and very comfortable for our family. Everyone enjoyed relaxing by the pool, especially since the beaches had many jellyfish that week. The location is good, close to grocery stores and restaurants. The kitchen is well supplied and we were able to have many meals at the house. We enjoyed watching wildlife, including several manatees who swam up to the dock on the first day. The canal was easy to navigate with the 23’ boat we rented. Watch out for biting flies in the evening, but those are common throughout the keys. Overall highly recommended for a family vacation for adults and children.
8.0 / 10.0
Nicest house in the block!
Let me start by saying, that I am in the
Airb&b/VRBO business and my review may be a little more in depth than others. I will also say that we ended up having a great time at Manatee Cove. The house is great, bedrooms comfy and roomy. The living area is pretty small for a group of 9. This house is more suitable for 6 to 8 people. The kitchen is good but not very well stocked. No tupperware, only a few large bowls etc. We did a lot of cooking so for us, that was a small issue. The outside pool area was very small and only two lounge chairs, however, the pool, hot tub and tiki hut were amazing. The dock area and paddle boards/kayak was a nice touch. We brought our boat and that was a game changer!!! The bugs on the canal were pretty bad and the smell of sulfur was terrible but overall, this is one of the nicest places to stay in Marathon in my opinion. We saw lots of Mantees!! The property manager, Kathy was super nice and helpful. Overall, I would definitely recommend this home to a group of 8 or less!
10.0 / 10.0
Great location
Lovely time! Everyone enjoyed their stay.
10.0 / 10.0
Great place!!!
Great location and very nice, property. Kathy the property manager was extremely helpful. Our daughter loved the pool and the dock was really convenient!!!
10.0 / 10.0
Great House in Perfect Location
We loved our time in Marathon. The house was perfect for our 2 families. There was plenty of room and the tiki bar was fabulous. The outdoor oasis was exactly what we we were looking for. We will definitely be back.
10.0 / 10.0
We all had a great time! Everything was as clean and comfortable! We brought our boat, no issues.
Excellent!
10.0 / 10.0
Great place to stay. Very cozy.
It was a very nice house. Very clean. Neighbors were very nice. House was stocked with everything you need. Would love to stay there again.
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely, clean home!
We spent a week here with our 4 young adult children to celebrate the youngest getting his AA. House is well decorated, and extremely clean. Owner and manager checked in with us to make sure we had everything we needed. The pool area is like an oasis and our kids very much enjoyed hanging out there in the evenings. We used the kayak and explored the flats of the Atlantic putting in in the canal. Marathon is a great mid point for easy access to all the keys. Lots of great restaurants and Sombrero Beach is just around the corner from the house. Very, very pleased with our choice!
10.0 / 10.0
Poolside Pleasure!
Our family of 6 including 4 kids ranging in age from 17 to 5 had a wonderful stay at Manatee Cove. With the 4 bedrooms, there was plenty of space to spread out. I appreciated having plenty of beach/pool towels. We loved the hot tub/pool & tiki area. Our favorite part! It gets tons of warm sunshine throughout the day. We also enjoyed several meals in the tiki hut. I would highly recommend this home to anyone!
8.0 / 10.0
Spring Break 2021
We enjoyed our stay. The pool, hot tub, tiki hut were beautiful! We caught fish off the dock and saw manatees each day. Took out the Kayak saw a crocodile. That was a little spooky but over all we had a great time!
10.0 / 10.0
Relaxing week @ Manatee Cove
A lovely week @ Manatee Cove. We enjoyed the outdoor space with the pool & Tiki hut. Indoor space was nice with separate floors for 2 couples, very clean & kitchen was well stocked. Saw a manatee on our last day which was awesome. Online photos were very accurate.
10.0 / 10.0
Little Paradise
Excellent property for a family getaway!
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful house
The house was very clean. We arrived at night and the lights and music playing so we didn't have to make our way around in a dark house. The pool was great. Be prepared to provide all paper products; we were given 4 rolls of toilet paper. We were also requested to start a load of towels before we left; which is standard with other house we have stated at; however with no laundry soap available we were unable to fulfill request.
10.0 / 10.0
Fantastic Week!
Stayed with friends for a fabulous week. The house is charming, location is fantastic & we had an absolutely wonderful time. The owner & manager were so kind and quick to respond to anything we needed. We will be back again - best place we’ve stayed so far!
10.0 / 10.0
Great choice for family
We loved the house! Great communication from the host and property manager. The host provided lots of clear instructions about the house and suggestions for things to do in the area.
The hot tub and pool were amazing. We used them all the time! The house is thoughtfully arranged with lots of outdoor and indoor spaces to spend time together. We loved having breakfast at the breakfast bar at the top of the stairs or in the tiki hut.
5.0 / 10.0
We loved the house! Great communication from the host and property manager. The host provided lots of clear instructions about the house and suggestions for things to do in the area. The hot tub and pool were amazing. We used them all the time! The house is thoughtfully arranged with lots of outdoor and indoor spaces to spend time together. We loved having breakfast at the breakfast bar at the top of the stairs or in the tiki hut.
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent owners, excellent location and experience
Great location
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful Marathon house & pool with water access
We really enjoyed staying at Manatee Cove this past week. The water access was so convenient and cooling off in the pool after a long day in the sun was awesome. We would love to stay here again in the future.
10.0 / 10.0
Fantastic Family Fun
Having arrived mid corona-virus, the week was filled with ever changing rules. However, the 7 of us enjoyed the house, eating in-house way more than planned. Easy/quick access to grocery stores was a bonus. We found the kitchen well stocked with pans/dishes/utinsels and even pool dishes/plasticware. Eating under the tiki hut was a favorite. The grill worked well and had plenty of grill space. The pool/hot tub was perfectly sized for all including the two littles. Marathon is a perfect place to vaca with so many activities for families. Adults and kids both loved Aquarium Encounters. We found Marathon to be a perfect location within the keys, and Manatee Cove to be the best welcoming/clean and comfortable location for making wonderful memories!!
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful
Place was clean and equipped with everything we needed. Loved the pool, hot tub and tiki area. Michelle was very accommodating!
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely place for the whole family
We had a great stay at Manatee Cove, Michelle was a lovely property manager.
The house met all our needs, spaceous, clean, and the pool was great! Nice neighbourhood, with very political interested people.
Marathon was a great place to be based, easy with daytrip to Key West, and Sombrero beach was close by. The beach was not used as much as we wanted, pretty strong winds the whole week. The pool at the house saved us! Must do things; fishing with Cap Jay, aquarium in Marathon, Sunset Grille in Marathon(awesome place). The animal life surprised us, Manatees were seen in the canal, lot’s of Iguanas, five foot croc in the canal, turtles and dolpins at sea. Again, this was a great stay!
10.0 / 10.0
Family vacation
This property was great for our family trip to the Florida Keys. The pool was perfect for the kids and we were able to dock our rental boat in the channel directly off the property. We had a great time!
10.0 / 10.0
Sehr nettes Haus, toller Pool
Schön eingerichtet, sehr sauber und tolle Betreuung
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Marathon?
The average price for a rental in Marathon is £372 per night. This rental is £58 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Amazing 4 BR/2BA home, Pool/Hot Tub, Oceanside canal, Kayak . 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 Amazing 4 BR/2BA home, Pool/Hot Tub, Oceanside canal, Kayak . Enjoy the water!
Is Amazing 4 BR/2BA home, Pool/Hot Tub, Oceanside canal, Kayak 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 Amazing 4 BR/2BA home, Pool/Hot Tub, Oceanside canal, Kayak ?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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