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

Family-friendly stay near Sombrero Beach

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Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Sun loungers, beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • 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
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Vaca Key
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Marathon

On waterfront.Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Boot Key Harbor and The Turtle Hospital. Also, Shady Palm Art Gallery is within half a mile (1 km) and Fishermen's Community Hospital is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Boot Key Harbor - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Turtle Hospital - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Shady Palm Art Gallery - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Fishermen's Community Hospital - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Vaca Key - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sunset Grille & Raw Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cracked Conch Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Beans Books & Beans - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Porky's Bayside Restaurant and Marina - ‬14 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.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Foosball table
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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

Rules

All umbrellas must be closed at night and anytime when not in use during the day. Guests will be responsible for umbrella damage.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is WATERFRONT, VIEWS, HEATED POOL, 130 ft. OF DOCK, PRIVATE RETREAT to the airport?

This vacation home is 3.4 mi (6-min drive) away from the Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does WATERFRONT, VIEWS, HEATED POOL, 130 ft. OF DOCK, PRIVATE RETREAT have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is WATERFRONT, VIEWS, HEATED POOL, 130 ft. OF DOCK, PRIVATE RETREAT to the beach?

This vacation home is 3.7 mi (7-min drive) from Sombrero Beach and 6.7 mi (13-min drive) from Sunset Park Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does WATERFRONT, VIEWS, HEATED POOL, 130 ft. OF DOCK, PRIVATE RETREAT offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at WATERFRONT, VIEWS, HEATED POOL, 130 ft. OF DOCK, PRIVATE RETREAT?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at WATERFRONT, VIEWS, HEATED POOL, 130 ft. OF DOCK, PRIVATE RETREAT?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at WATERFRONT, VIEWS, HEATED POOL, 130 ft. OF DOCK, PRIVATE RETREAT?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does WATERFRONT, VIEWS, HEATED POOL, 130 ft. OF DOCK, PRIVATE RETREAT have a pool?

This vacation home features an outdoor pool.

Does WATERFRONT, VIEWS, HEATED POOL, 130 ft. OF DOCK, PRIVATE RETREAT have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is WATERFRONT, VIEWS, HEATED POOL, 130 ft. OF DOCK, PRIVATE RETREAT to downtown Marathon?

This vacation home is 1.5 mi away from Marathon.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 114 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kristyne l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Boot Key was a wonderful experience, it truly felt like home. The kitchen was thoughtfully stocked with everything we needed to cook. The furniture inside/outside was even nicer than the pictures showed. We have 3 boys who lived outside fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding & swimming! Plenty of fish off the dock to keep the kids entertained. Constant wildlife around with daily visits from multiple manatees. There was a minor issue that the property manager immediately tended too. We would definitely stay at this home again!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Marathon Trip 2025

The property manager was GREAT. The house is very nicely furnished. We were able to see the Manatees, starfish and even a seahorse in the canal.
Stayed 27 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

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