This was our first time renting a property to stay instead of a hotel. I’m so glad we did! Kathy was so amazing! She is prompt with any questions I had (and I had many!). The property was very clean and just as advertised. The swim spa was utilized every night. It is in a wonderful location next to the canal and around all types of activities and stores. You can’t go wrong booking with Kathy and the properties she has. She also has a beautiful home right across the street (so if a couple of families are going that would be perfect!). Would definitely book another stay. The only downside is I’m now back in Pa where it is cold. Thanks again for an amazing time.

We highly recommend this property. It was seriously the cleanest rental we've ever stayed in. We appreciated the very responsive and clear communications from the host - everything was completely seamless. Such a great, comfortable, well equipped home. The hot tub and tiki hut are fantastic! We also loved the kayaks and extra nice touches such as beach supplies (chairs, towels and bag), ample charging stations for devices, etc. We didn't bring our boat this time, but definitely plan to return and will likely bring a boat! Can't say enough about this terrific home.

Property was just as listed and Kathy was great even though we had no issues. My wife and I enjoyed every minute on our honeymoon. We brought our 19' center console boat and it had plenty of room at the dock. It was nice being able to walk out and hit the water. This house and their other property is the closest to the 33rd st public boat ramp we found and easy to navigate. Also a short boat ride to Burdines and Dockside Bar on the water. House had all amenities needed for our stay and i did read in the signing book that a renter needed a kettle and kathy bought one to provide for the guests. Swimspa was great to have especially at night to relax. Tiki hut is where we stayed mostly while eating and snacking and watching the fish and manatees come by as well as the hammock. We got out on the kayaks provided also. Plently of restaurants close by and they have a book of all menu's and suggestions that dies not disappoint. Steak and Lobster house, Keys Fishery, Key Colony Inn, Burdines, and Sunset Grille are all amazing and close by. The house is also right in the middle of keys so Islamorada and Key West are about 1 hr each way to venture off for a day trip which we did. Overall we will definitely be back and have family and friends asking about our trip and where we stayed. If you stay here you will not be disappointed.

I get super sea sick so fishing charters are out for me. If you love to fish this is about perfect. Sit out back and fish all you want. Its a football field length away from the open water. Also the location is super close to 7 mile bridge which is best place to see sunrise/sunsets, Pigeon Key etc. Also close to Burdines and Castaways ,my 2 fav restaurants on the island. Kathy is super organized and easy to reach and thought of everything anyway so the home was clean welcoming and nicely decorated. We enjoyed ourselved, it was our 20th Anniversary trip but we will be back! Thanks Kathy!

Such a GREAT property!!!! Can’t wait to book a stay here again soon!!!! Highly recommend this for your stay in Marathon!!!!!!! Just perfect!!! Clean, peaceful, quiet and perfect location!!!!!

My family and I stayed one week at this property and we had an amazing vacation, we are from central Wisconsin and we love visiting the keys any chance we can. The property was very nice and clean, this property also had fun relaxing features as well as a nice place to stay. The property is right on the canal and has a very large hot tub to use witch was very relaxing, also a lot of nice sand between the canal and house witch allowed our little boy a nice play area. Also you could fish on the canal if you would like to. Overall a very nice property and my family and I had a great vacation!

I booked this not knowing the area at all. I saw the photos of the house and immediately knew this was going to be the perfect get away spot. I traveled from Jupiter Florida and had been to the keys before, but not in Marathon area. THe house was in wonderful shape, well equipped and clean. I appreciated the detailed communication provided between myself and the owner, very prompt and answered all of my questions quickly. Toward the end of my stay, I was having so much fun, I asked to extend a day and my request was quickly honored. I was greeted every morning with a peaceful sunrise as I sat under the tiki umbrella...a really nice touch to add to the YOU ARE ON VACATION vibe! Marathon has some wonderful little nature spots to explore and we used the place as home base to chill after our day's adventures. We didn't even get to use the kayaks, beach chairs, fish cleaning station or bulkhead, but we did get to use the grill, hammock, lounge chairs on the private beach, outdoor Tiki table and the amazing multi person jacuzzi! We thoroughly appreciated this place and would definitely consider re-booking!

Disappointing. We're regular Keys renters, and our experience with this property was most disappointing. The house is dirty with bug infestation and filthy linens. The owner enforces a strict no pet policy, yet the bed skirts and sofa were covered in dog hair. The bed skirts had sand, stains and pet fur all over them. There were lights out on the exterior of the home, and I got shocked when I tried to move them up to where they were originally located. Sliding glass door rollers were stuck and impossible to move. My wife reached out to the owner to be told they'd never been a problem without replacement handles being found, yet the repair person who arrived the next day had them on his truck. Kitchen is ill prepared to serve 6 folks - it was just the two of us. Second bathroom as the outdoor shower, poor at that with bare water pressure, is deceptive as a second bathroom. You can't utilize many of the home's availabilities as the owner says prior guests damaged them - awning, pool controls, AC, garage door... What are security deposits for? My wife will be upset for me posting my honesty, but I had to do so to warn other potential renters, especially those of whom are frequent Keys renters as we are.

My family and I had a great time in this home, we had our boat out back and spent most of our time boating. The home is cozy and a cute old Florida style home. It was a great trip.

We thought the property was just right. We used to have a condo (for a week) at Hawks Nest until Irma and went every Labor Day. We like the 7-mile Bridge side of the island. Our son was in Colony Bay with his fishing boat and could drive up to our house to pick us up. Our last day, two Manatee swam up to the dock and put on a little show for us, rolling on their backs. The house was clean and had the perfect set up. I took my two granddaughters out on the kayaks. They loved it. (So did I). Wonderful!

Stay again

The house was nice and clean. We really enjoyed our time in the swim spa in between boat rides. For anyone bringing a large boat trailer, I would recommend you back down the street from the main road.

What a wonderful property. It was super clean with a large parking space out front with plenty of room for our dually truck and boat trailer. Rare find! The property is exactly as described. Nestled back on a canal in Marathon. Easy access to fuel, open ocean, and 7 mile bridge. We spent the week mostly on our boat snorkeling, fishing, and scuba diving. Couldn't have asked for a better vacation!

We loved the place. Would absolutely stay again.

Property was lovely, in is great location. We used the kayaks and swim spa daily, and walked to local restaurants.

Very nice property, clean, comfortable, well decorated, well supplied, great swim/spa, advertised correctly, would not hesitate to stay again.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this perfect little house! Had everything we needed - comfy beds, well equipped kitchen, canal front location, three “sit on top” kayaks, quaint and quiet neighborhood, and visits from manatees! We also had the best weather ever. Definitely coming back!

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Kathy’s adorable house! The outdoor space on the lagoon was great and the hot tub is just awesome! A perfect place to relax at the end of the day. We enjoyed the many manatees who visited! We did not have a boat but there’s plenty of dock space. Kathy was super. She responded almost immediately to our texts and even had Chris call and talk us through reconnecting the TV when we arrived. Would highly recommend!

Good central location to the Florida keys. The property offered great amenities and privacy! The owner was helpful and friendly. I would highly recommend!!

Home was great, fresh and very pleasant stay.

We had a great trip. The owner of the property is very responsive. I look forward to staying there another two weeks In the future. It is close to everything and you can have your boat and ample parking for your toys and trailers. I give the place five stars and 70 to 75 every day sure doesn’t hurt. .

We love the Florida Keys! My husband and I are both Miamians. We live in Tampa now. So once in a while, it is nice to get back to South Florida and the Keys. This was a perfect spot! We came with our 2 children and a small boat. My husband and son went fishing every morning. They caught Barracuda and shark! I enjoyed coffee in the back yard, under the tiki and made brunch for the family. In the afternoons, we took the boat out again to explore. We came back after sunset every evening and soaked in the luscious swim spa. We ended the night with fresh grilled catch of the day. What a dream. If you own a boat - this is the perfect spot! There was easy access to various waterways, to fishing, to launch ramps, to marine gas and to get bait. The property was clean and spacious enough for the 4 of us. The host was easy to communicate with. Just lovely!

The property was perfect for our trip. The hot tub was fabulous! Location could be a bit tricky to cross traffic to get to but we learned to anticipate and plan accordingly. Great communication with the owner.

We had a wonderful stay at the Twin Dolphin. Located in the middle of the Keys it's a short (~60 mins) and easy drive south to Key West and north to Key Largo. Everglades National Park was only 1 hour 45 mins drive north. It was a great starting point for exploring the keys. There are many great places to eat within mins of the house. After a great day enjoying all the Keys has to offer, we'd relax in the large heated swimming pool spa. Moring's were quiet and relaxing drinking our coffee at the tiki hut overlooking the canal planning the day's activities. Upon check-in we had a question about the house and the property owners got back to us in a matter of mins. We highly recommend this property.

We loved every minute of our stay at Twin Dolphin! Kayaking to Sombrero Beach to fish and snorkel and our all day excursion to Bahia Honda were our favorites! Hosts were wonderfully pleasant and the house was perfect!

Great location! Enjoyed the hot tub every night. The kayaks were fun too. Nice little tropical set up out back with tiki hut and hammock. Couple of resident iguanas were fun to watch. The manatees in the canal were the highlight of the trip!

Clean home in a great location. Would stay again.

We loved the location of the house and easy access to the water. We brought our boat and stayed 90% of the time exploring. Communication with the homeowner was great and she responded back immediately. We will be coming back for sure to stay again.

We had a very pleasant and relaxing stay. The house is well equipped and very comfortable. It is beautifully decorated. It was particularly nice to have an owner who is accessible. We were delayed getting in and had a couple of minor questions during the stay, and Kathy always immediately responded via text.

Great location for water sports. We easily paddleboarded from the canal into the harbor. Next time, we’ll rent a boat for the week. Kathy and Chris are VERY accommodating and helpful when it comes to any issues with the house. Highly recommend!!!

We stayed here 4 nights end of August and absolutely fell in love with the place! We are avid paddle boarders and were literally able to drop our boards right in the water out back and go. The swim spa was a great added feature that we used each night. Lots of cool wildlife and marine life can be seen here. The house was spacious and perfectly clean. We are already hoping we can return for another visit asap! Thank you for such a lovely stay :-)

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Property was as described, very clean. Kathy was awesome and answered every question promptly. Property is within few miles of so many great eating spots. We rented a 25’ boat and had no Issues getting in/out of the canal. Would definitely rent this property again. The pool spa was great but can only be dropped to 80 degrees, no biggie, we removed the cover in the morning and by the time we got back in from the boat in the afternoon it was perfect temp and very nice in the evenings.