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The Conch House – Renovated 3bed/2bath Canal-Front Retreat in Marathon w/ private pool

Vacation home near Sombrero Beach in Marathon

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A two-story house with a swimming pool, a balcony, and a staircase leading to the upper level.
A kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a central island, and a dining area with wooden chairs.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A covered outdoor area with lounge chairs, a pool, palm trees, and a view of the water.
An aerial view of a waterfront property with a large water tank, a boat dock, and a house with a balcony.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Marathon, FL
  • Place, Boot Key Harbor
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, The Turtle Hospital
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Vaca Key
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)
    ‪4 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Marathon

On waterfront.With a stay at this Marathon vacation home, you'll be steps from Shady Palm Art Gallery and a 5-minute walk from Boot Key Harbor. Fishermen's Community Hospital and The Turtle Hospital are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Boot Key Harbor - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Shady Palm Art Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • The Turtle Hospital - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Vaca Key - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Sombrero Beach - 6 min drive - 4.1 miles

Getting around

  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brass Monkey - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Grille & Raw Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Roco's Dockside bar & grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Beans Books & Beans - ‬3 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.

The Conch House – Renovated 3bed/2bath Canal-Front Retreat in Marathon w/ private pool

The Conch House – Renovated Canal-Front Retreat in Marathon

Welcome to The Conch House, a beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home located at MM 49.5 in Marathon. Nestled on a canal in protected Boot Key Harbor (5 ft. minimum depth) with quick ocean access, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and waterfront living.

Situated in a quiet neighborhood, you’ll be less than a mile from Publix, Winn-Dixie, Kmart, Home Depot, West Marine, a deli/liquor store, ...local restaurants, and the 33rd Street public boat ramp.

Inside, you’ll find:

Master Bedroom: Queen bed, en suite bathroom with double vanity & stand-alone shower

Guest Bedroom 1: Queen bed

Guest Bedroom 2: Two twin beds

Guest Bath: Shower/tub combo

The home is equipped with central A/C, ceiling fans throughout, and a fully stocked kitchen featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances (including microwave & dishwasher), plus a toaster, blender, slow cooker, and Keurig coffee maker. The dining area seats six comfortably.

For entertainment and relaxation, enjoy high-speed WiFi, a 55” flat-screen TV with cable and Dvd player in the living room, plus an additional TV in the master bedroom. Two bedrooms and the living room open onto a large upper deck with canal views and picnic seating—perfect for gathering outdoors. Linens, bath towels, and pool towels are all provided.

Outdoor highlights include:

50 feet of dockage

Private plunge pool

Large, partially screened-in upper deck

Propane grill

Washer/dryer

Bait cooler & fish cleaning table

2 kayaks for guest use

Parking for cars & a boat trailer

Whether you’re here for fishing, boating, or simply relaxing by the water, The Conch House has everything you need for an unforgettable Keys getaway.

Pool heat included with cost - avail Nov to April 

The property can hold up to 3 vehicles & 1 trailer, if no trailer, then up to 4 vehicles depending on size will fit. No rvs, campers or motorhomes. 

Please note that if you plan on bringing or renting a boat, jet skis or other water crafts, we can only guarantee that one will fit at the dock. Please make sure to confirm the dock size, space for trailer parking and if more than one vessel is allowed. This property allows One boat & One trailer only. 

This property is “Not pet friendly” so pets are not allowed on the property. Failure to adhere to this rule will result in a charge up to $500 and asked to vacate without a refund.

***Whether you book directly with us, on Airbnb or --, you are required to esign our terms & conditions. These are emailed to you after the reservation has been confirmed. If you have any questions about them please let us know. We will also be requesting some additional information that the sites may not provide. We are required to have certain information on file per the company & the City of Marathon. 

Things to note:

Vaca-20-1114 

Must be 25 or older & present for entire stay

Not pet friendly

Check in is at 4pm the day of arrival

Check out is at 10am the day of departure

Amenities Include:

- Air Conditioning: yes - central

- Kitchen: yes

- Bait Freezer: yes

- Bed Size 1st/Master: king

- Bed Size 2nd Rm: queen

- Bed Size 3rd Rm: two twin

- Child Friendly: yes

- Coffee Maker: yes

- Dockage: yes up to 30ft

- Pool: private pool

- Balcony: screened porch

- Bbq Grill: propane

- Ceiling Fans: yes

- Internet Access: wifi

- Micro/Dishwash/Disp.: yes

- Refrig And Ice Maker: yes

- Stove/Oven Elec/Gas: electric

- TV Cable/Satellite: xfinity cable

- View: canal/waterfront

- washer dryer: in unit

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is not allowed.

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Children Allowed

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not allowed.

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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
3 bedroom accommodation in Marathon Marathon
3 bedroom accommodation in Marathon Private vacation home
52294

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Conch House – Renovated 3bed/2bath Canal-Front Retreat in Marathon w/ private pool to the airport?

This vacation home is 3.1 mi (5-min drive) away from the Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Conch House – Renovated 3bed/2bath Canal-Front Retreat in Marathon w/ private pool have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The Conch House – Renovated 3bed/2bath Canal-Front Retreat in Marathon w/ private pool to the beach?

This vacation home is 3.3 mi (6-min drive) from Sombrero Beach and 6.3 mi (12-min drive) from Sunset Park Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Conch House – Renovated 3bed/2bath Canal-Front Retreat in Marathon w/ private pool offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Conch House – Renovated 3bed/2bath Canal-Front Retreat in Marathon w/ private pool?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The Conch House – Renovated 3bed/2bath Canal-Front Retreat in Marathon w/ private pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Conch House – Renovated 3bed/2bath Canal-Front Retreat in Marathon w/ private pool?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Conch House – Renovated 3bed/2bath Canal-Front Retreat in Marathon w/ private pool have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does The Conch House – Renovated 3bed/2bath Canal-Front Retreat in Marathon w/ private pool have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Conch House – Renovated 3bed/2bath Canal-Front Retreat in Marathon w/ private pool to downtown Marathon?

This vacation home is 1.2 mi away from Marathon.

The Conch House – Renovated 3bed/2bath Canal-Front Retreat in Marathon w/ private pool Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house, pool, and location were great!
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karl E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was as advertised. Enjoyed the heated pool nearly every day. Saw manatees in the canal. Kayaked out the canal into Boot Key Harbor, would have done more kayaking, but was windy most of the week. There is a bike shop a block away and rented bikes and rode to Pigeon Island and Sombrero beach. Overall a great place to stay for the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Keys vacation

Marathon is a great location for going antwhere in the Keys. Lots of great food and things to do. Our proprty was nice, clean and the big screened in upper deck with pool below was a plus.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice stay!

Cute house, nice pool. We saw manatees most days in the canal! The pots and pans have seen much better days and the pillows were way too firm for any of us! Other than that it was a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Aaron D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

We had a great stay. Enjoyed the pool, having the boat tied up right behind the house. Everything is close, attractions, restaurants and grocery stores. If you're planning on cooking, bring your own pots and pans. Their's are in bad shape. Everything else was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was perfect for our trip! It's not very big but we didn't need a lot of space because we were only there basically to shower and sleep. (There were 6 adults.) When we were there, we were hanging out in the pool. There were plenty of towels, even beach towels. The beds were really comfy and there were extra blankets, sheets, etc. The dock was nice and big so we had plenty of room for our 28 foot boat. The driveway was also very large so it fit the boat trailer and all of our trucks nicely. My only complaint is the kitchen is rather bare. The very basics are there but if you are planning to cook a lot, I would take my own kitchen stuff. The pots and pans have seen better days and there aren't enough wine glasses or cooking utensils. There also isn't an ice maker in the fridge so that was very inconvenient for us with all of us making drinks. The location of the house is perfect. On the boat, we were super close to both the Gulf and the Atlantic and spent time in both. There are also a bunch of restaurants the are accessible by boat close by. On land we had everything we needed close by, including a gas station and grocery stores. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice house great location

Nice property, however, it could use some improvements.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Bradley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect beach house

Property was amazing only complaint was it needed a working fish cleaning station and more cleats for docking the boat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeff W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Christmas vacation 2020

This property was clean and ready for our stay. We enjoyed the location. It was a bit cool and took 2 & 1/2 days for property manager to get pool heated as requested. We felt she did not care to communicate as was necessary, but otherwise enjoyed our stay at this locale.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Conch House

Dining room and living room furniture really needs updating, uncomfortable and old and used. Great location for walkable restaurants and great for guests with a boat. Very clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location in Middle Keys

Marathon is a great choice if you want to day trip to Key West or go North on an adventure or stay put in Marathon, lots to do! The Conch House was clean and cute. The Plunge pool is a great asset! We had a wonderful vacation here and loved the location on the Canal Plenty of room to sit in the sun and my husband fished the canal all week. House is updated and clean. Great screened in porch as well as raised open deck area for morning yoga under the palm tree. :) Note that the laundry is downstairs, on pool level and you need to go outside to access it. Also could use updated comforters, updated outdoor furniture and more private curtains. Besides that, it is a great rental in a wonderful location, we loved it and would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute house!

House was spotless and as described.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Christmas in Maration

Upon entering the home we were all very pleased to find the house very charming, well appointed and very clean. Every room was like walking into your own. Décor was very tasteful, beds were very comfortable, bathrooms clean and included everything needed just in case we forgot something. The kitchen had everything needed to cook like a chef (if you need to). We spent most of our time at the house either gathered on the deck overlooking the canal or in the plunge pool, which was the best part of the whole place! We got to see manatee and iguanas right off our dock. We didn't spend too much time here during the day but it was a very good spot to be able to go in either direction to get to any of the other keys. When we were at the house there was no outside issues that bothered our stay. The house being only 2 buildings away from the street did not bother us at all. I guess if I have to say something negative about the home it could only be that the pillows could use exchanging. And yeah the neighbor didn't have to be throwing rocks at the manatee. Our vacation went off without any issues, the little bit of rain each day did not take away from any of our fun. Thank you Paula for everything.....I hope that we as tenants left your beautiful home as close to the way we found it that we could. We hope to visit again and would definitely consider renting The Conch House again. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Deb Thorpe and family
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquility

Perfect central location in the Keys! The home included many extras. The pool is perfect size and stays cool even in the heat of July. We hope you meet the local bearded dragon we nicknamed Spike. Special thank you to the neighbors Cleve and Mary for recommending the best local restaurants. No one wanted to leave!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

julie c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect vacation!

The Conch House was even better than the profile reflects. It wasn't just clean, it was IMMACULATE, and we are a picky family! The location is perfect - we brought our boat from SC and were able to put it in the water at the public landing only three blocks away. The proximity to the 7 Mile Bridge cut through gave us easy access to the Atlantic and Gulf restaurants and amenities. Viewing fireworks from Sister Creek was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We did have a small maintenance issue during our stay but it was handled immediately, and the homeowner was gracious throughout our stay. After having a bad VRBO experience several years ago, I was extremely hesitant to try it again, but this vacation completely changed my impression of this type of property management. The linens provided were high quality - the beds were extremely comfortable, there were plenty of towels and kitchen supplies, and the house was the perfect size for us. We will definitely return to this house if at all possible!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Piece of paradise

The house was very well equipped. All the cooking utensils and dishes and down to the coffee pods and spices. The cherry on top was the kayaks. Location is easy to get out to ocean and bay. We were very lucky to have beautiful weather. Hopefully this house is available next year. Looking forward to it
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable

Paula does a really good job and thinks of all the little things you may need. We had an A/C problem and she was all over it ASAP. Thank you! See you next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corinne C.

Awesome Location

Great location to explore all of the keys from. The proximity to boot key harbor was perfect for our kayaks. We loved the calm waters and ability to explore canals, mangroves and the harbor. Our son was able to catch a fish right off the dock. The absolute top of our trip was seeing manatees right in the canal from the home. This more than made up for the proximity to the highway. We used that to our advantage to use our bikes to go to restaurants and Sombrero beach. The home was well equipped, clean and just what we needed for all our outdoor adventures.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea N.

Great vaca

The house was very close to dolphins, turtles, beautiful beaches and the pool was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane L.

Great place for families and for enjoying both ends of the island along with lots to do in marathon

The house was great. We enjoyed the family time inside as well as the enclosed porch and the plunge pool. The rooms worked well along with the two baths and the kitchen had everything we needed as we cooked in several nights. Plenty of parking and very easy stay with washer and dryer convenience on the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Great House

This house is extremely clean, very recently renovated, and nicely finished and furnished. The house is not big but is very efficient - we are a family of 6 and were very comfortable. The beds were great and the bathrooms were ultra clean. When I say the house was clean, I mean absolutely spotless from top to bottom. The pool is a great feature - again, not huge but efficient and perfect for kids or jumping in after a day of heat and saltwater. You do hear and see cars on US-1 when you are outside but it wasn't a huge deal for us. The screen porch and open deck are spacious. This was the perfect launching pad for Keys activities. The owner was easy to deal with and everything went smoothly. Highly recommend the Conch House!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Tom M.

Great house, pool and Access to Boot Key Harbor

We enjoyed our week stay over 4th of July. House had plenty of dockage and parking for our 2 boats. Neighbors are very friendly and street is quiet even though it’s close to US1. Salt water pool was great way to relax and hide from the sun. Fireworks over Sombrero beach were awesome and viewable from house and end of street. 4-Star only due to property at end of canal and 20 minute idle out to Atlantic or gulf side. Overall a nice property and will stay again if schedules work out! Thanks Paula for sharing it with us!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacki R.

This place is beautiful! Perfect in every way!

This house is completely redone, beautifully decorated. It has all the amenities....boat dock, pool is the perfect size right by the water. There's laundry room, grill, bait freezer downstairs. Owner has even supplied little things like k cups, bars of soap, laundry soap, etc. She was very easy to work with and i definitely would return. The neighbors are amazing as well!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian R.

Clean well equipped home, perfect for our family of five

We had a wonderful stay in Marathon at Paula’s house. Everything was super clean, the home is well equipped with new appliances, and the screened in deck with a roof off the back of the house overlooking the canal was a big plus, we ate all of our meals that we had at home there. The small pool was perfect for the kids(5, 3, & 1) We paid for the heat and weren’t disappointed with the temperature set at 89! Made it easy for the little ones to get in, and hard to get them out! The location was central to everything that we had planned (Dolphin Research Center, Aquarium, Multiple trips to sombrero beach and a day trip to Key West), and to groceries and lots of choices for restaurants, even a few good ones within walking distance. Maybe a little close to the main highway, but it is not easy to get away from, and it really didn’t bother us, very quiet inside with the doors closed. There is certainly still a fair bit of damage from hurricane Irma last fall, but you can tell it won’t be long until it is cleaned up. Lots of work being done. If we come back to Marathon we will stay here again. Thanks Paula.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelli T.

Wish we could have stayed longer.

This was our first time renting a vacation home. It won't be the last. The Conch House met all our needs and expectations. Perfect location for our daily activities. We enjoyed the pool and our Daughter even caught a fish from the dock. It really was home away from home.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

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