This is more than a location to sleep; this is a destination. Our two children (8 and 6) had all of their needs met at this house. Between the iguanas, the heated pool, and the wildlife on the dock, all of their needs were met. Although we did adventure out ( sand bar cruise and sea turtle hospital), we were happy to return to the house. Grandparents joined and thoroughly enjoyed the location. We were so happy with our stay, and we look forward to booking another stay next year.

What a beautiful home, centrally located in the Keys. The house was clean, well appointed, and very comfortable. It’s also conveniently located close to stores, ice cream shops and restaurants, and not far from Sombrero Beach, one of the best beaches on the Keys. We loved the private grounds with the pool, and the walk to the dock through the mangroves, where we were able to easily launch our kayaks that we had delivered for the week. The decks offer a beautiful view where we caught the sunrise almost every morning. Lisa was an excellent host, very attentive and quick to answer any questions. We would love to come back, we highly recommend Mar Azul!

If you want to experience a spectacular view of the ocean but yet be in your own private island paradise, this is the place to go! Surrounded by beautiful coconut palms and all of the tropical foliage one can imagine! Love the board walk through the mangroves out to the dock where we were able to dock our boat. Because it’s the flats we knew it would be questionable but if you have a boat with a 2 foot or less draft during this time of year it worked out beautifully. After a salty day on the ocean lobstering and diving it was so refreshing to come back and take a dip in the refreshing pool. The accommodations are perfect. The master suite is amazing! Whenever we had a question which was very few management was lickety-split to take care of our every need. We live on a large piece of property here in Florida and privacy is of the utmost importance to us and this was like being home away from home! Just quite a bit more luxurious than home. Highly recommend if your needs are to be spacious, cozy, private, relaxing. Total paradise getaway! The adults loved it, the kids loved it, and my two little pups enjoyed their little vacation too! Especially running down the walkway to the dock back-and-forth trying to catch the iguanas! They never did. Definitely going back next year!

The property was clean and comfortable. I would suggest another small nightstand in the downstairs bedroom. This property was a good value.

House and grounds were great, very comfortable for our (too short!) stay. Location in marathon is very convenient to access upper and lower keys. Would highly recommend!!!!

Stress-free rental. Very private heated pool and dock. We had kayaks and a paddle board delivered for the week, which was perfect for the area. Easy check-in and great communication by Lisa. The house is just as listed and it was nice to not have a lot of tasks at checkout. Would definitely rent again!

We enjoyed our stay- the house is beautiful- with a lovely pool and big open water access. Wonderfully dog friendly , easy access to all, a short drive to shops , restaurants and sombrero beach. Really top notch

Mar Azul is a beautiful home in Marathon. Lisa, the property manager, was fantastic and readily available with any questions. We had a bit of a cooler week and the pool was a bit chilly. When we contacted Lisa, she sent someone to warm it up the same day. The house is gorgeous with a beautiful view. Everything was extremely clean and tidy. I cannot say enough how much our family enjoy our vacation. We hope to return again soon! Thank you for a wonderful vacation!

This house is an amazing self contained paradise! We wish there was a little bit more water at the dock for a boat or two however it worked out for us!

My family loved this property. We saw Manatee early in the morning off of the boardwalk, and did some fishing. The children enjoyed the pool on days we weren't at the beach.

Our family enjoyed a wonderful stay at this property. The property is very clean and private. It was exactly as described. Lisa is very helpful and a great communicator.

We had a wonderful week at Mar Azul. With all the beautiful landscaping it felt like we were on our own tropical island. We enjoyed fishing off the dock, viewing all the birds, lizards and even 3 manatees that came to visit. Excellent communication with Lisa the host. Highly recommend!

Lisa is great. All details you need about the home are there. Nothing is unclear Spacious home with plenty of places to stretch out or hang in out as a family Multiple covered decks with great breezes take some of the summer heat away. Pool is in great condition as is the home I’ve stayed at lots of VRBO type rental places , both Lisa and Mar Azul are among the top. 3 bed + places this quality aren’t easy to find in the Keys.

Would highly recommend for a marathon rental close to everything pool was wonderful!! Beautiful ocean views would definitely go back!!

The property is exactly as advertised. Wonderful. Clean, spacious and luxurious. The property owner is also a wonderful host. Very attentive and helpful. If you're looking for a very nice private home for a stay in the middle or lower keys this one is tough to beat. Highly recommend it!

We had a fantastic time. The house and property was beautiful. We spent most of our time by the pool. It felt like our own little oasis. The landscaping was done beautifully. They walk on the pathway to the dock was between beautiful trees. Only complaint was the dock had no place for a boat or jet skis. Lots of debris and not dredged enough. overall we would highly recommend this property for a vacation. The property manager, Lisa, was highly accommodating and very helpful. Very easy to deal with. Had a fantastic time!!

The location, the layout, the privacy, the views, the dock,... everything about the place made for a perfect spot to have a safe isolated vacation with the family. I had a feeling it would be good after initial communication with the host. Lisa quickly and thoroughly answered questions and made suggestions. We really appreciate the effort to make the check in, stay and departure so convenient. Thank you Lisa. Hopefully we’ll be back soon.

We had a wonderful time secluded from the craziness of what was going on in real life! Beautiful, private, lush surroundings.

Beautiful home with gorgeous waterfront views! Very comfortable home with lots of privacy. This home is in a great location with everything you need close by. We had 5 people here and had more than enough room. Would definitely stay here again!

Beautiful place to stay! Loved looking out at the ocean every morning when I woke up. Marathon is close to all the best restaurants and sites .

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Mar Azul. Very private, tons of room, and the location allowed us to head north for a college tour in Miami and then south to spend some time in Key West. Lisa was responsive and proactive leading up to our stay, and checked in with us to make sure everything was okay. Wonderful home, wonderful host!

Gorgeous property! Water accessibility couldn’t have been any better! Very clean! Out of all vacation rentals I’ve used it was the quickest ever refund on security deposit! Lisa was very helpful and communicative during entire trip process!

Wonderful house; wonderful views; decent fishing - altogether a deligthful time.

Everything was perfect! We came in from Philadelphia for a quiet Christmas week and wish we could have stayed longer. Wonderfully clean home with great views, lots of sea birds to watch and easy access to the water for kayaking. Pool was perfect. Property manager was wonderful, very responsive and easy to work with ♡ WE WILL BE BACK!!!

The entire house is wonderful, but my family really enjoyed the pool area. It is very well thought out with ample areas to enjoy both the sun and the shade.

We've been lucky enough to stay at this lovely house twice now. We were first there in the spring with our two children, ages 10 and 16 and then again in June for an adult only vacation. The kids liked swimming in the pool which is small but still very enjoyable: heated nicely in the spring and cool and refreshing in the hotter summer months. I loved jumping in after a long day out on the boat. We rented a boat and kayaks each time and had a wonderful time fishing, snorkeling and exploring. The boardwalk to the water is surrounded by mangroves that are filled with cool birds, lizards and crabs. If you like nature you will love this house! The house itself is very clean. The beds are comfortable and the kitchen is fairly well stocked. There is a bedroom with attached bathroom on the first floor, a separate bedroom and large master bedroom with attached bath on the second floor. The master bedroom is quite spacious with a nice balcony overlooking the ocean. Our family liked to gather there to watch movies in the evenings. We loved going to Herbie's down the street. They have amazing fish and chips and an incredible craft beer selection. The house is not far from Publix grocery store, Kmart, Walgreens and pretty much anything you might need but still feels private and cozy. You are also not far from the Turtle Hospital and Crane Point Nature Center which are both worthwhile places to visit. We like to take one or two trips down to Key West for shopping, museum going and people watching, This is a great home base to come back to after being out and about. We will certainly be back!

We were very lucky to book last minute just before the Holidays – wow, what a fantastic place Mar Azul is! It is like your own resort – walking through the Mangroves to the dock (which is smack on top of the ocean and sooo cool to sit and watch life...pelicans, fish, sea gulls and every once in awhile an iguana would show up!). Our family felt so connected with life while there – the pool area is so tropical, there is lots of seating – staying at a gated property made us feel like millionaires, too! The views are absolutely beautiful and the house had everything we needed. Marathon itself had everything we needed too – good restaurants and so much to do! We are so happy we were able to get down there and we have already booked again for the summer! Thank you to Lisa, you made us feel like family!

We arrived saturday, after a long drive through Florida. As soon as we opened the gate to our beautiful retreat, I knew we had found paradise! The grounds were absolutely gorgeous and tropical. Coconut trees and palms surrounded out private pool that became our relaxing spot almost everyday! The boardwalk to the pier was like our a little nature trail that lead to the bluest waters this South Carolina girl had seen. We rented paddle boards and could just paddle right off the dock into the ocean and down quiet canals. The home was exquisite and from this designers point of view, was top notch. Just being at the house was like being in paradise. Lisa has done a wonderful job in furnishing this beautiful home. And she wants you to consider it your home while you are there. Lisa is very easy to work with and wants to make sure that you have everything you need. Checking in and out was so easy. Well, checking out was hard because you do not want to leave. The nice thing about being in Marathon is that you have great grocery stores and other shopping (walgreens etc) close by as well as wonderful restaurants. The sunsets off of seven mile bridge are way better than Mallory Square, but a day trip to Key West was definitely a highlight. We rented a boat while there for one day and I would recommend doing so if you have a person that can read the gauges for sea depth and stuff. We fortunately has a great captain in our group and saw some wonderful sites. This is a great place for a relaxing get away and we will be back and hopefully for 2 weeks next time. Mar Azule is the best!!! And Lisa is Awesome!!!

The house is exactly the way the photos decpict. It is beautifully decorated. The bedrooms and bathrooms were comfortable and spacious and the kitchen is well-appointed. The best part is the privacy and beauty of the property. My favorite part of staying at Mar Azul was waking up every morning from the master bedroom and looking at the ocean view. If you are looking to get away, this is the perfect vacation home. Lisa and her staff was a joy to work with. She answered every call and email. One night after a storm, some of the trimwork on the patio was damaged. I called Lisa to notify her and she had someone come out right away to clean it up. My husband and I are already trying to plan our next stay at Mar Azul for next year. Marathon is a convenient place to stay in the keys if you are looking to "key hop" to the other islands.

What a wonderful place to unwind! Lisa's vacation home is just as advertised. It is clean, nicely stocked, and well furnished. The downstairs queen master gave my Mom her own space and more privacy than she expected. The upstairs king master was incredible (the girls actually took it over) and we slept in the upstairs queen (quite comfy). The decks were fantastic, with beautiful views morning, noon, and night. The girls lived in the pool, and my husband and mother on chaises poolside, but my favorite spot was the dock. I spent every morning there. I was absolutely AMAZED by the number of fish in that water! And the best thing of all? I was blessed by a visit from a wild dolphin! It was one of the most exciting experiences I have ever had. It swam right past the dock, coming up repeatedly for air. I had a great time watching it fish each morning further down the way. Lisa, thank you so much for sharing your home with us! We have memories we will always cherish and it's all thanks to you! Oh and incase you don't know Marathon is great for getting to all parts of the Keys and it's lazy Keyzee atmosphere makes it the perfect spot to reset.

This property was absolutely beautiful! The pictures do not lie. We stayed the last week of March 2014 with 2 other couples. There was plenty of room for all of us without feeling like you were on top of each other.The interior was clean and the kitchen was well appointed with anything you'd need to cook. The grounds and pool area were very well taken care of with plenty of chairs and lounges for all to enjoy. We used the grill which was in great shape and spent most days lying around the pool. The weather was fabulous. Lots of nearby stores for grocery shopping and liquor, About an hour drive to Key West. The iguanas were an interesting addition. Would definitely rent this place again.

Like I told the owner Lisa, If you have a problem with this home ( Not House ) Home, you should stay home. My Family of 4, 2 kids 13 and 16 wife and I , really needed a get away , and that's just what this was. A very private home. Perfectly located , the pictures do it know justice. We did a lot. jet ski , sunset cruise, Dolphin research center. snorkeling and ate out a some really nice restaurants. And found a really great ice cream place called Sweet Savanah's . Never driving more then 5 to ten minutes For anything to include grocery ,CVS or Kamart . We really love the home and hope to return next year. Thank you so much Lisa . Jerald and Family