Canal front, Dock, Hot Tub and Cabana Club Access
House in Key Colony Beach, FL
5 guests · 2 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
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
About this house rental
Welcome to Orchid House, a lushly landscaped canal front home located on the beautiful island of Key Colony Beach. This property comes with boat dockage and access to the Cabana Club pool and beach.
When you first drive up to the home, you are met with a large screened in porch with lots of seating for relaxing with a good book, glass of wine, or enjoying a nice meal al fresco. The porch is surrounded by lots of lush landscaping, keeping the property private and cool.
Walk inside, and you have an open living room with a pull out sofa and kitchen with large sliders overlooking the water. Down the hall, you have 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms offering space and privacy for your family and guests.
Help yourselves to our bikes and kayaks and explore the island. Walk to restaurants, shopping, or Sunset Park. You will soon discover why Key Colony Beach is such a popular vacation destination with its Golf Course, Tennis Courts, and Children's Park.
Our home is a member of the Key Colony Cabana Club, and that is included in your rental. Enjoy their private sandy beach, heated and cooled pool and dining.
Soak in the hot tub or relax in the lounge chairs as you watch the boat traffic go by.
Key Colony has the absolute best canals in The Keys, wide, clean, and deep water. They
are also numbered at the end of each canal to coincide with the street numbers to make navigation to your vacation home by boat very simple.
The location, amenities, and landscaping make this the perfect location for a dream vacation to the Florida keys.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Map of Key Colony Beach, FL
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Reviews
6.0
The house needs work. The only thing that’s nice is the kitchen. The beds are very uncomfortable and hard. Lots of cracks in the walls looks like from previous water damage. The biggest issue is property manager shows up unannounced looking for a coffee pot when she easily could’ve gave us a heads up she was coming. The hot tub people show up without a heads up. The vrbo app says check out is 9:30 am when the lady who handles the property will tell you it’s 9. They are very pushy about this. I mentioned it should be stated in the check out book and the app that check out is 9 not 9:30.The dock is beat up. And should be redone. It seems they are all about the money and not the safety of their guests. It’s next door to a big rental house which at the time had a large number of people staying there so it was very loud and not relaxing. They have a big cactus next to the walkway which can be painful walking by especially if you have to park two cars there. I’ve stayed at a lot of rentals and this one seemed to be the most difficult one yet. Will definitely choose a better option next time.
10.0
Great location, beautiful area. House is stocked with everything you could need. Cabana club access was nice. Property manager was very helpful.
10.0
The Orchid house had everything we needed. Fish freezer was a added bonus. Hot tub was great! Host responded fast to all concerns. Loved being on a canal.
10.0
The home had everything you could need, especially for cooking. It was very relaxing on the screened in patio, out door area, and hot tub. It was our first time in the keys and I could see us coming back just to spend and enjoy more time at the property. Great middle location to drive north or south for different activities.
10.0
The place was just right for my fishing trip with my son. Since it was just the two of us, we had plenty of space and enjoyed the central location on Marathon.
The host was amazingly responsive and easy to deal with. Thanks for a great visit!
10.0
Awesome house and Gail was an amazing host!!! Best time of my life ❤️
10.0
This place is located in the beautiful Key Colony Beach area of Marathon, Florida. While here we used the kayaks and the access to the Cabana Club pool and beach area. The beverages at the Cabana Club are reasonably priced.
The house is very comfortable and perfectly situated on a canal. We were able to see a mama manatee and her baby slowly swim by while enjoying a nice snack of whatever was under the dock.
Had a rather unusual issue with the hot tub that was quickly remedied by the owner and maintenance person.
Most importantly, the owner was always quick to respond anytime we had a question.
10.0
Everything was as expected, host was wonderful and was quick to respond
10.0
Great place to stay with very responsive host/manager! Everything was clean, well stocked with towels and pretty much everything you would need in the kitchen was available and well organized! Having the washer and dryer with detergent and dryer sheets was also so helpful! Any questions I had were responded to promptly! No complaints at all about this place and would recommend!
8.0
Thank you for our stay, and for accommodating my travel schedule. It meant a lot!!! We loved the orchids; it’s obvious that many years of tlc have gone into growing them. Spending lazy hours on the lanai was delightful. Much of the house has been updated: bathrooms, beds, kitchen, living room furniture, etc. This home has the potential to be a complete stunner if some of redundant and outdated clutter were removed and a few maintenance issues were attended to.
10.0
We enjoyed staying at this home. Great location and really enjoyed being on the canal! Loved all the wild life!
10.0
We had 5 adults sharing the house. The screen porch breeze way was exceptional. Kitchen is well stocked. The TP ran out. The sofa bed wasn’t comfortable for 20’s who had just gotten engaged. I think the house is better for 4 but children would probably manage the sofa bed well.
The hot tub worked well. We did not use the pool, preferring the Cabana Club. Very close to the Tesla Supercharger.
8.0
Well stocked, cutely decorated and the hot tub was a hit!
We enjoyed our stay. I was working from home this week and it was nice sitting on the porch overlooking the canal while getting some work done.
The property management was very responsive to all of our needs and so was maintenance. I loved the way the house was decorated and the Kitchenaid appliances. The porch was awesome. The beds were comfortable. We had plenty of towels (with new ones dropped off the first day), cookware and even bicycles were provided for us to ride. The bottled water in the fridge was a nice touch. The hot tub was an absolute hit! We were in the hot tub almost every evening.
There were a few things that needed to be fixed during our stay and overall the property needs to be updated, however it was still a nice stay. I think if they correct those small things it could be dynamite place if you love KCB.
We rented a boat from Captain Pips and the house was easy to find on the canal. The dock is functional but honestly, it should just be replaced. The boat lift is basically a coral reef. One of the deck boards on the dock holding the cleat our boat was tied to completely pulled off of the dock during the night and the deck board was just hanging off of the side of the boat the next morning. Luckily nothing happened and maintenance was there quickly to fix it that day. Our boat was a 19' and the way the dock is situated we had to tie the back of it to the boat lift that juts out a couple of feet farther than the rest of the dock, and the front to a pylon bc we didn't trust the cleats on the dock. So I wouldn't recommend trying to tie up anything much bigger because you have to tie it at a weird angle.
The maintenance man also fixed the dishwasher that wasn't attached to the cabinets. He replaced the shredded grill cover and we were told that the dry rotted hot tub cover that kept ripping would be replaced and was on order.
The first shower is weird with only 1/2 of a long pane of glass as a curtain so you soak the bathroom when you shower. The second shower does have a full door so it's better suited for helping kiddos rinse off.
The house is concrete block which helps keep it quiet inside even if there's an all night Latin rager going on next door and you have a 7 year old.
The internet was great up until Friday early morning where it apparently wanted me to stop working. LOL But honestly, I was fine with that. :)
Despite the minor issues it was a nice stay and everyone was so attentive and responsive!
10.0
Great place to stay!
This place was so relaxing from the time we stepped out of our car. You walk into a screened in porch that is like another living room with a breeze blowing through it, they had relaxing music playing as you walk in the door and throughout the house. This house had everything that you could possibly think of to be on vacation in the keys, bait freezer, kayaks, fish cleaning station, completely furnished kitchen and plenty of counter space. Michelle was awesome communicating with us. Thanks for a great family vacation we enjoyed it very much and will plan on staying here again!
10.0
Clean and comfy
House had All amenities and dock was great and enjoyed the pool. Wonderful experience.
10.0
Great place to stay
I loved everything about the house, except that the BOATLIFT DOES NOT work. With that said, I would stay again.
10.0
Great
Great
10.0
Much needed rest and relaxation
Excellent
10.0
Nice house on canal
It was a nice place to stay on the canal. The hot tub was a plus and the fire pit. Convenient location
10.0
Nice and well stocked house
The weather wasn’t great but our house was very nice.
10.0
Fishing near marathon
Great location to get out in the ocean or gulf for great times on the water. The property has everything you need even including a bait freezer and hot tub.
10.0
August Vacation
We visited Key Colony in August. This was our 3rd time renting a house there . The location was perfect to have our boat , plenty of parking for the trailer. The house was very clean and well stocked . We really enjoyed the screened porch and being so close to Sunset Park . The check in was the best yet.
10.0
Relaxing
What a beautiful place to vacation. The
KCB area is so nice. This home is simply beautiful and I felt right at home as soon as we pulled in. The patio is so welcoming and the back sandy area is a bonus
10.0
Quiet paradise close to everything
Great house in a quiet neighborhood of Key Colony Beach.
10.0
Awesome Stay
We had a great stay so enjoyed the porch. Michelle was awesome and we can't wait to return.
10.0
30th anniversary
First time to Florida and we hit a homerun with Orchid House and the keys! Spent a very memorable week and loved the peace, hot tub,views and excellent location!! We will be back!!
4.0
Good property, not well managed, read all reviews
Since our trip was a 2 you will enjoy your stay as a 4 since what was wrong during our stay was fixed with daily persistent effort on our part.
The home is exactly as pictured and described.
Our family travels and works from different places with internet being critical as we work until noon and enjoy the remainder of each day. The internet issues her caused our days to go until 9:00 p.m. This listing shows internet access as all listing we have stayed in the past five years have. The issue with this internet is it had a speed of .87 Mbps; our phone hot spot provided a speed of 24.2 Mbps. Through numerous texts to Michelle and six days in to our trip, the internet was upgraded to 300 Mbps that had been available for a year at the same monthly cost.
We communicated with Michelle and she assured us we had high speed internet and never offered a solution until we sent her a screenshot of the .87 Mbps. During this time she kept saying she did not understand why we did not already have high speed and no one else complained. We then sent Michelle a former Vrbo review screenshot "The thing that needs attention is the Wi-Fi. Very very slow.” Michelle said she never saw this. Something productive like a phone or hot spot would have been helpful or since nothing helpful was done offer us some day or a refund would have been nice.
Also the grill was not working and was replaced within a day with a new one.
Therefore, a good rental but I suggest that you read all reviews as thing seem to happen here that should be taken care of proactively given the KCB premium price charged.
8.0
Winter Get Away
The place was great and even though there was a mishap while visiting the owners were there immediately to fix it. The only reason I gave it 4 stars both beds were not comfortable and difficult to get a good night's sleep.
10.0
Everything you need for a fun time.
Wonderful location, home is well equipped and clean. The thing that needs attention is the WiFi. Very very slow. Otherwise a sold 5 star.
10.0
Clean and convenient
The property was perfect for our purposes. We brought our boat and kept it right out back in the canal, the trailer fit easily in the carport. Property manager was easy to reach and friendly. KCB is a quiet residential area, which suited us fine :)
10.0
Great house on the canal with a fabulous screened porch
So often pictures don’t reflect the actual property, HOWEVER, in the case of Orchid House, they were perfect. Our most favorite thing was the porch. We spent most days and evenings in the comfy chairs reading, then having a romantic dinner at the generously sized dining area. The kitchen was well stocked with all you’d need to prepare meals. The house was clean and well stocked with linens. And then there was the hot tub! So nice to relax with a view of the canal. Michelle was so easy to work with! The wind was really blowing during our visit (which made the porch even more enjoyable). So much so that it blew out a couple of screens. We called Michelle and she sent the handy man over to repair them the same day. Love Key Colony Beach community, and this is absolutely the best property we’ve stayed in the Marathon area. Can’t wait to go back.
Thank you Michelle for a grand vacation!
10.0
Another week in paradise
Always enjoy our trips to Marathon area and fell in love with Key Colony because of its great location and amenities several years back. The house was exactly as described with more start-up amenities than I have ever had on previous HomeAway/VRBO stays and we have been using them for over 15 years. So nice to walk into a place with full air conditioning running, fans swirling in every room, TVs playing nstrumental music throughout, and a large picture of ice water after a long drive. After unpacking, we noticed the internet wouldn’t connect but Michelle, the manager, was quick respond and ascertain that it was down all over and she stayed with it until all was back in service. The conveniences of the house were great and Michelle was very responsive to any question or need. The only negative would be the landscaping and the lanai screens are beginning to tear away from the framing slightly in several areas and we had a problem with both mosquitos and tiny biting flies on the lanai. It definitely didn’t run a glorious week, we just bought a can of bug spray and sprayed it every morning and late afternoons. The lanai with all the comfortable seating and constant breeze was just too wonderful not to enjoy full time!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Key Colony Beach?
The average price for a rental in Key Colony Beach is $425 per night. This rental is $53 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Canal front, Dock, Hot Tub and Cabana Club Access. 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 Canal front, Dock, Hot Tub and Cabana Club Access. Enjoy the water!
Is Canal front, Dock, Hot Tub and Cabana Club Access 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 Canal front, Dock, Hot Tub and Cabana Club Access?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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