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DIRECTLY ON THE OCEAN - BEACHFRONT

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A heated pool
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Property grounds
Property grounds
On the beach

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire condo

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Marathon, Florida
  • Curry Hammock State Park
    8 min walk
  • Coco Plum Beach
    8 min walk
  • San Pablo Catholic Church
    5 min drive
  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)
    8 min drive

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About the area

Marathon

With a stay at this condo in Marathon, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Sombrero Beach and Curry Hammock State Park. .This beach condo is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Coco Plum Beach and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Marathon Visitor Center.
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What's nearby

  • Curry Hammock State Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Coco Plum Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • San Pablo Catholic Church - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Sombrero Beach - 14 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Island Fish Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sparky's Landing Fish and Cocktails - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Florida Keys Steak and Lobster House - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

DIRECTLY ON THE OCEAN - BEACHFRONT

Enjoy tropical breezes and beach front location at Bird of Paradise Condo. Bird of Paradise is an end unit directly on the ocean front and is the best location in the complex.This very spacious 3bdrm/2bath has TWO oceanview balconies. There are two large king bedrooms and a bedroom with two twin beds. The kitchen and appliances are new. The spacious living/dining area is very comfortably furnished and has a tropical vibe. From this beautiful private beach you can swim, snorkel, and fish - or just enjoy the endless water view. The large heated pool is located for full enjoyment of the aquamarine ocean view. From the condo you can walk a mile of natural shoreline to a small public beach. Private groomed beach, natural beach, public beach - all from your door step! There are nearby paths for jogging and biking. From this location you are convenient to all Keys activities, sightseeing, and restaurants.
*rentals are Saturday to Saturday* VACA 20-888 VRA-21-58
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned condo, which features a private pool. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Heated pool
  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf privileges
  • Tennis on site
  • Marina nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number PLR-20180039

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Directly ON THE Ocean - Beachfront Condo
Directly ON THE Ocean - Beachfront Marathon
Directly ON THE Ocean - Beachfront Condo Marathon
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DIRECTLY ON THE OCEAN - BEACHFRONT Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Deanna O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARY M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best stay!
Couldn’t have picked out a better stay and host! Breathtaking views, clean condo, and easy access to everything near by! The condo was perfect for our family of 6 with lots of room for all! Check in/out process was so easy. This condo and location was perfect for a nice relaxing family vacation! Cant wait to book our next stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Beautiful views of the ocean and pool. Quiet and secluded. Natural beach that’s groomed. Overall we were very happy with our unit. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Views
The views were beautiful. The condo was nice and had basic necessities to get you started.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Paula S.

Girls trip
The location was amazing, beautiful views. Ocean front with pool right outside the door. The condo was nice, dated. Many vertical blinds missing from the living room and master bedroom. Location is great in the middle of the Keys, not far to the grocery and places to eat. The only major issue is with the condo was the A/C. At first the condo would only get to 77 degrees Fahrenheit. Contacted Mary and she suggested tips. Didn't help. Talked to her on multiple occasions. She finally sent someone out on Wednesday and they got it fixed on Thursday. Wednesday night was miserable 83 degrees all night. Check out time is.very early 9am. Only 2 towels per bedroom, not enough with no washer and dryer in condo. No bath mats, 4 wash rags, only 2 beach towels for 6 people in a 3 bedroom condo. Overall a great trip.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ernie F.

Marathon
Great time great location
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patti W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We had a great time. The beach is great as is the pool. Mary the owner was wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Kathy T.

Girls Trip
6 women from Ohio and Arizona and we had a great time. The only difficulties we had was the skillets were not great and made it unpleasant to cook as we did breakfast every other day. And even though the hand book earns you about no see ums you can’t really prepare for them. I’m covered in bites and will have scars from them.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renee T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
Condo, pool perfect. Watched sunrise every morning from the condo. Location was great! Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Bethany H.

Liked: Cleanliness
basic Keys condo on weedy beach
Bird of Paradise was clean and comfortable, but pretty basic in its amenities. The wifi was extremely weak, and really only worked on the pool-facing balcony. We found this made it difficult to do even basic web-based activities, like searching for information on local attractions, and impossible to do things like stream movies. The unit is oceanfront, however, the beach and water in this area have a lot of seagrass, which smells quite strongly, and we saw no one using the beach or in the water. It's part of the natural ecology, and present on all the beaches in the area, but it does significantly compromise the enjoyability. There is a very nice pool in the complex, however, and we spent many afternoons there. The kitchen is well equipped, with plenty of dishes, and enough cookware to make dinner and other meals. Bath towels and hand soap were provided, but extras, like shampoo/conditioner and beach towels are not. There was also an odd lack of towel hooks or other places to hang wet towels, swimsuits, etc. There are laundry machines on site, but they are coin operated, and we did not use them.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea D.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best location
We loved this place. The property was in a perfect location. Well stocked. The pool was so nice. Right on the beach. Mary gave us a small cooler to use and it was perfect for what we needed. Honestly I can’t say enough nice things about this property and Mary!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Jeff M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
A family from SC.
A fire alarm kept going off all night the first night there. Urine on the toilets. Several new appliances so I guess the contractors didn't clean up after themselves. The beach was covered in seaweed plus it stunk to high heavens. Not planning on going back. Also the door to the unit was open when we got there but the keys were not in the unit (condo). My wife is a hospice nurse and could not believe how the bad there cleaning service is. I am a frugal CPA and this was the most we ever paid for a vacation unit and was disappointed. Our daugther had just graduateded from PA school and we wanted this vacation to be special but were disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill S., Mount Airy

Liked: Cleanliness
Talk about location!!
We had a fantastic time staying here...it's one of two condos with the most perfect location. We made use of both balconies all week. The ocean view was ideal and we were literally 10 steps to the ocean. We fished right on the beach everyday. The condo is big and roomy though it could do with some updating in the master bath. Mary was the absolute best and after check in confusion on my part she replied immediately and solved everything!! It's a quiet and peaceful place to call home for a week with so many fantastic restaurants and sights within minutes of the condo. Everyone was so friendly and we definitely look forward to returning!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Water Heaven!
We enjoyed this unit. There’s a water view in every room.nice and spacious! We liked being on the end, close to the ocean and pool. We will definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Unie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location. Mary is AWSOME!! She went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we neede.
We are already planning a return trip in the fall.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, Location , Location
You would be in the water if you were any closer, Perfect Sunrises to start your day! No crowd and quaint and quiet!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Dennis P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birds of paradise condo
This was our first time staying in the keys for a week and we were not sure where to stay. We chose this complex because it was not in a busy area and had a public beach next to it that we were able to take walks on. There was just two of us and we did not need the three bedroom condo but chose it due to it being an end unit that has two balconies with one being about 50’ from the ocean. The condo was a little dated and the master bath defiantly showed it’s age. The kitchen appears to have been recently remodeled and looks nice. Overall, the condo was clean, well stocked and we did not have any issues. The complex grounds were well kept and clean . The pool was larger than most and heated. We did have a small issue with one of the dryers but the on-site management resolved the issue quickly. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shelley M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Gem
Awesome location. It was so peaceful. Really great for groups and families that want to chill. Would like to have had more than one towel per person with our group of 6 for a week stay. Beds could use a foam topper for better comfort and a couple upgrades with fresh paint would put this place over the top.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

ALAN C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Wonderful
Host was very accommodating and responsive to any questions we had. Location was wonderful, very convenient to everything from dining, groceries, whatever we needed. Key West just a little over an hour away. Beach and pool both steps from the door! Great spot!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donna R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Nice 👍🙂
Never stayed so close to ocean
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elaine K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious and right on the beach!
My in-laws, husband, and I spent a week at Bird of Paradise Condo. The unit was right on the beach and perfect for anyone looking for a quiet and relaxing getaway. We saw a sea turtle nesting the first night! The location was perfect for our group. The bedrooms and living space are very spacious. The bathrooms are small and outdated but nothing that would keep us from staying here again. Overall, it was a great value, and had everything you could need for a Keys vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time!
Great time, pool and beach right downstairs. Property manager was really responsive, we left the keys inside and got locked out. She came right away to let us in. Fun time in Marathon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location, awesome ocean view
This rental was great for the number one reason to vacation in the Keys. The water! We enjoyed having two balconies, one overlooking the beach area and ocean, and the other overlooking the pool. Being the end unit you are literally steps from the beach. While not the huge white sand beaches of the gulf, the beach was not rocky and nice to walk on and or take a swim. The pool is huge and was heated nicely. It was so neat to be able to swim in the pool, or relax by the pool with the ocean view. Incredible. The complex itself is not big and there are many permanent residents. Absolutely everyone, residents and other travelers were welcoming and friendly. The complex is close to everything Marathon has to offer, which is alot, and only an hour away from Key West. The unit was very large and clean. The bedrooms were large as well. It easily accommodated 4 adults and 4 children. The unit was very nice, but not plushy. The bathrooms need an update but they were clean. Since all of our time was spent outdoors it certainly fulfilled our needs. There is some seaweed that washes up onto the shoreline, but it is cleaned up every morning. You can expect that oceanside. Overall a wonderful experience and I can't wait to go back.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ali A., Greenwich, CT

Liked: Cleanliness
Pictures don't do justice
The location has spectacular view and far better than what pictures depict. The complex is very quit and great for families. Condo has great sound proofing feature which definitely is a big plus if you want to have a restful night. They are great family activities (such as dolphin encounters and aquarium) nearby. Key west is also an hour away. Our family had a great time in there.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sue A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location great vacation
wonderful beach and pool. condo clean and well kept.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021