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WATERFRONT, VIEWS, HEATED POOL, 130 ft. OF DOCK, PRIVATE RETREAT

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Game room
Sun-loungers, beach towels
Outdoor pool, a heated pool

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Marathon, Fl
  • The Turtle Hospital
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Fishermen's Community Hospital
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Vaca Key
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the area

Marathon

With a stay at this vacation home in Marathon, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 10-minute drive of Sombrero Beach and Shady Palm Art Gallery. .This family-friendly vacation home is 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Bahia Honda State Park and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Fishermen's Community Hospital.
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What's nearby

  • The Turtle Hospital - 5 min walk
  • Vaca Key - 3 min drive
  • Florida Keys Country Club - 5 min drive
  • Seven Mile Bridge - 6 min drive
  • Sombrero Beach - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Grille & Raw Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Porky's Bayside - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burdines Waterfront - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

WATERFRONT, VIEWS, HEATED POOL, 130 ft. OF DOCK, PRIVATE RETREAT

BOOT KEY RETREAT - OPEN WATER VIEWS - Just updated in 2019
Not your typical canal house, there is plenty of privacy here. You'll be in your own secluded, retreat. Your own private heated pool, 130 ft. concrete dock, a 400 lb. Ice Machine Plus a beautiful private HOT water outdoor shower,
Foosball Table, and views! You're not looking at the neighbors across the canal and they're not looking at you. Your view is of open water, nature's own show. There's always something going on. Fish swimming and splashing, exotic birds searching for food. You can pay more, and you can pay less, but we honestly believe, you won't find better VALUE for your vacation dollar.

You'll watch boats in the harbor and the countless dingies comings and goings. Bring your binoculars, you never know what to expect. You can relax, be yourself, feel at home here. A simple evening here will be a lifetime memory. It's a real 'Retreat' from your normal everyday life.
You'll have 2 kayaks and 4- bikes for your use at no additional cost. If your kids are old enough, these can be real fun entertainment for them, or you! Our dock, 130 ft., will accommodate a small flats boat or a 35 ft center console, or both.
parking for 2 boat trailers and 3 cars on property
Boat launching ramps are a 1/4 mile down the hwy. and
LOTS TO DO, ALL CLOSE-BY
World class Fishing, Snorkeling, Diving, Sailing, and Kayaking waits for you inshore or off . The Crane Point Nature Hammock, The Dolphin Center and Piegon Key Historic Site are nearby. Party Boats operate out of Marathon and we have a World Class Charter-Fleet. Boot Key Retreats' location to nearby beaches, offer unlimited opportunities. There's, newly renovated, Sombrero Beach and Florida Country Club Golf Course about 1 mile away. Bahia Honda State Park is right over the 7-mile Bridge. Both these beaches have bar-b-que grills and are rated among the 'Best'
There are plenty of local restaurants, bars, entertainment and shops. When you want to venture out and explore the other islands, you're right in the middle, it's only an hour from Key West or Key Largo. Give us a call or send us an E-mail.

We are licensed by City of Marathon, License #DWE5403101,
Monroe County and the State of Florida.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. 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.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Sean Donato

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels
  • Beach sunloungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Ice maker
  • Blender
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Table football
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Cycling on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1200 sq ft (111 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 is also known as

Waterfront Views 130 ft. Dock Private Retreat
Waterfront Views 130 ft. Dock Private Retreat House Marathon
Waterfront Views 130 ft. Dock Private Retreat House
Waterfront Views 130 ft. Dock Private Retreat Marathon
Waterfront Views 130 ft. Dock Private Retreat House Marathon
Waterfront Views 130 ft. Dock Private Retreat House
Waterfront Views 130 ft. Dock Private Retreat Marathon
Waterfront Views 130 ft. Dock Private Retreat House Marathon
Waterfront Views 130 ft. Dock Private Retreat House
Waterfront Views 130 ft. Dock Private Retreat Marathon
Waterfront Views Heated Pool 130 ft. OF Dock Private Retreat
Waterfront Views 130 ft. Dock Private Retreat
Waterfront Views Heated Pool 130 ft. OF Dock Private Retreat

WATERFRONT, VIEWS, HEATED POOL, 130 ft. OF DOCK, PRIVATE RETREAT Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 110 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Hideaway
My family and I had a great time at Bootkey! It’s perfect for those who want to fish, kayak and just spend the day outdoors. It also is comfortable inside if you’re wanting to stay in. Excellent sunset views and beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property
We really enjoyed this house. The dock area was nice as well although the water was a bit dirty at times. There were tons of jellyfish at all times so it wasn’t really a great place to get in the water. The house is beautiful and nice. We would definitely consider coming back one day.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam D., Cumming

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful.
What a delightful, clean, convenient property. Trish helped us with any questions we had. Loved the view, the comfy beds, the well laid out and equipped kitchen, the foosball and ice machine. Just a joyful place to stay. Can’t wait to come back! All tvs are smart tvs, in case you’re looking for cable. Just fyi.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for boater especially fisherman
To have an ice machine on hand was an incredible amenity
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candice E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love the dock
Easy check in. Great communication with the host. Location is good for stores and restaurants. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Trip!
Had a great stay! Home was perfect for our family of five. Clean and well organized. Great amenities. Kitchen was well appointed. Loved the pool. Great location for easy access to all of the spots in the keys that we wanted to visit. Communication was prompt and clear.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall a very nice house and property
House and property were clean and pretty much as described. There were a few minor issues with things that were broken or not working when we arrived. The house had a lot of extras, like the ice maker, extra fridge and freezers which were great for fishing. The only thing that we missed were beach chairs. The canal is very narrow and made it a little tough to turn a boat around. By far the biggest complaint, which is completely out of the property owners hands, is the neighbor across the canal. He played loud music almost every day and some nights until 4am and it appeared that he lives there. Overall, it was a good location with plenty of good restaurants and sombrero beach close by.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg b., Cape May Court House,NJ

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place
This is our 3rd time staying at Bootkey Retreat and we just love it. The house includes a fully stocked.kitchen, linens, blankets and bedding. The location on the canal is breath taking. The swimming pool was beautifully kept. Just overall a great place to stay you definitely wont be disappointed. The property manager Trish was very helpful and prompt getting back to me with all concerns.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Christy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Great time
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Boot Key
The property was well furnished and clean. The entrance to the street is not inviting but the property itself is very nice and at a very nice location adjacent to the water
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Location
We enjoyed the house it was clean and met our needs perfectly. The bonus of the kayaks and paddleboards was amazing. My kids (19) and (14) spent hours in the canal. We went to the Marathon Bait and Tackle and were able to rent a couple of fishing poles for $25/each for the entire week. This also provided some great entertainment. The Florida fishing license was only $30 for the week. The pool was awesome to relax in after a few hours of exploring on the kayaks/paddleboards. The host provided a basket full of beach towels for renters to utilize. We would book this house again if we were to come back down to Marathon. However, I did tell my husband that the next time we need to rent a boat for the week. I would have loved to do a lot more exploring.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

nancy c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Always a wonderful stay at Boot Key Retreat
Excellent communication with property management.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great week
Property was easy to enjoy with plenty of space inside and out. We spent time in the pool every day, enjoyed kayaking & paddle boarding in the harbor, biked to the seven mile bridge a few times and you are close to a lot of great restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Boot Key Retreat
House was very well equipped. Met all our needs. The beds were comfortable. The kitchen had everything needed to prepare meals. The outdoor space and pool were fabulous!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara K., St Augustine FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property
We had a great stay! Property had everything we needed, super clean! Great location for your boat!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

James H., Woodbury, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
We have stayed at a few palces in Marathon and this place is wonderful. Good location, clean, great amenities with a heated pool. The place has everything advertised and more. We would definitely stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

Liked: Cleanliness
First Time to the Keys
We loved everything about our stay, this house is perfect has everything you need! We would defiantly stay here again if we get a chance to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita S., Corman Park, Saskatchewan

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property!
This was the second time we have stayed here. We enjoyed it just as much as the first. I love the pool and the general location of the house since it's pretty central in Marathon. Trish, the property manager was great to deal with and we never had to wait if we had a question about something. We all loved the new outdoor furniture upgrade since the last time we were there. You never know... we may be back again some day!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
We have rented many places in the past but this home was really great. Here’s what made it awesome, 1. Pool was lovely and heated! 2. We’ll stocked kitchen. 3. Owner had gone the extra mile on the outdoor furniture. 4. They even had a basket of beach towels for your use. 5. Bicycles and Kayaks to use with no additional rental fees. Really a nice place. My only cons would be that this house was off the beaten path. And the neighbors roosters woke me every morning very early! Neither of these would stop me from renting this place again!
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

nancy c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Very well equipped and maintained. Lots of space - nice view - beautiful sunsets.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fisherman’s paradise
This property has everything you need for a relaxing vacation . The location gives easy access to the gulf or the ocean by boat .. Plenty of options for restaurants and bars near by .
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
We really enjoyed our stay. Everything about the property was as advertised. The backyard area with pool was awesome. The kitchen was well stocked, lots of towels, beds comfortable. Owner and property manager very responsive. Would stay again
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre C., Woodland Park, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful retreat
We enjoyed our stay at this beautiful canal front home in Marathon. The house is just as described. Very comfortable, clean and equipped with everything you need. The property manager makes the check in and check out process easy and is available if needed to answer any questions. The pool is amazing and we enjoyed seeing the manatees swim up to the property. Great place to stay and located near stores and restaurants. We had a fantastic time and hope to be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

nancy c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect property - has everything you need
The house was clean and well equipped. The pool was clean and relaxing at the end of each day. The manatees were a special treat.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!!!
The house was all we hoped it would be. We would not hesitate to stay again. The pool was amazing, the beds were very comfortable, the kitchen was great. We had access to bikes, kayaks and paddle boards. The manatees were so fun to watch. We had no issues whatsoever and we could not have been happier. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2022