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Walk to Sombrero Beach! Welcome to The Fish Bowl — Your Perfect Family Getaway!

Waterfront holiday home with private pool and kitchen

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Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Exterior
Pool
Pool

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12237.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer

Explore the area

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  • Place, Sombrero Beach
  • Place, Vaca Key
  • Place, The Turtle Hospital
  • Airport, Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

2 Double Sofa Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Walk to Sombrero Beach! Welcome to The Fish Bowl — Your Perfect Family Getaway!

Summary:

Beautiful canal-front vacation home just steps from Sombrero Beach, featuring a private pool and 80 feet of dockage.



The Space:

Welcome to The Fish Bowl, a spacious ground-level home located only 0.4 miles from Sombrero Beach — the perfect destination for families or groups looking to relax and enjoy the Florida Keys lifestyle.



This unique property comfortably accommodates up to 12 guests. It has 5 bedrooms and two queen sleeper sofas, and thanks to its split floor plan, it offers an ideal layout for two families.



The open-concept kitchen and living area is perfect for gathering. Enjoy granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and custom wood cabinetry. The living room features plenty of comfortable seating and a large flat-screen TV for movie nights.



The master suite includes a king bed, an en suite bath with a walk-in shower, and direct access to the pool through sliding glass doors. On this side of the home, you’ll also find a queen bedroom, a twin bedroom, and a full bath. The opposite wing includes two additional bedrooms (one with an en suite bath), plus a kitchenette and cozy living/dining area — perfect for extended families or guests seeking privacy.



Step outside to your private screened patio and pool area, ideal for relaxing or entertaining. Watch the big game on the outdoor TV, soak up the sun, or unwind by the pool in the evening breeze. The 80-foot dock offers water and power, a fish-cleaning station, bait freezer, and a commercial ice maker — everything you need for your Keys fishing adventures.



All this, just a five-minute walk or bike ride to Sombrero Beach!



Bedroom #1: King bed



Bedroom #2: Queen bed



Bedroom #3: Queen bed



Bedroom #4: two twin beds



Bedroom #5: Queen bed



2 Sofa beds in Common Space.



Amenities:

Commercial ice machine

Propane fire pit

BBQ grill

Outdoor TV

Storage shed

Bait freezer

Fish Cleaning table

Monthly Pest control



Guest Access:

Guests have access to the entire property, privately screened-in pool, private dockage and parking.



The Neighborhood:

Sombrero Beach neighborhood is great for walking, riding bikes and is close to the beach and to shopping



Getting Around:

We recommend a vehicle. Keys Shuttle provides daily door to door shuttle service from the Florida Keys from/to Miami and Ft. Lauderdale airports.



Other Things to Note:

Additional Details:



Dockage: Please review dock dimensions before arrival.



Pet Policy: This home is pet-friendly- 2 pets max and there is a one-time, non-refundable $150 pet fee. Be sure to select the pet option when booking.



Interaction with Guests:

Minimal Interaction. On check-in day the registered guest will receive a text message with the keypad code once the rental is available for your arrival.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
$150 each pet limit 2 pets
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non-refundable pet fee of $150 per pet. 2 maximum. Breed and weight restrictions may apply. No Smoking.

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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Marathon

Located in Marathon, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sombrero Beach and Curry Hammock State Park, while Crane Point Museum and Nature Center and Shady Palm Art Gallery are cultural highlights. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Marathon, Florida

What's nearby

  • Sombrero Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Florida Keys Country Club - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Crane Point Museum and Nature Center - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • The Turtle Hospital - 9 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Seven Mile Bridge - 18 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cracked Conch Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Keys Fisheries, Market & Marina - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Castaway Waterfront Restaurant & Sushi Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Walk to Sombrero Beach! Welcome to The Fish Bowl — Your Perfect Family Getaway! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Walk to Sombrero Beach! Welcome to The Fish Bowl — Your Perfect Family Getaway! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Walk to Sombrero Beach! Welcome to The Fish Bowl — Your Perfect Family Getaway!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to Sombrero Beach! Welcome to The Fish Bowl — Your Perfect Family Getaway!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Walk to Sombrero Beach! Welcome to The Fish Bowl — Your Perfect Family Getaway! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Sombrero Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Crane Point Museum and Nature Center and Florida Keys Country Club. Boot Key Harbor is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melody F.

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

Great family vacation

Took the entire family kids grands and inlaws .the house was large and spaced out awesome to accommodate all 12 of us with spaces thru out to find some alone time Looking forward to our next trip back already
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy V.

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

Perfect House for a Group

Great location and layout. The house had everything we needed for a few families traveling together. We'd book it again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B., Charlotte NC

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

We’ll be back again for sure

This was our third trip to this home. We love the privacy and the short walk to white sandy beaches. Nice open floor plan, great gathering spaces outside, headed pool and hot tub and it accommodates a family of 9 easily.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C., Clearwater, FL

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

Great home for large families or group of friends

This property has it all. Plenty of parking for vehicles and boat trailers. Great screened in pool and deck area to keep the bugs out. Large back yard are with grill and picnic table. House has plenty of living area and bedrooms with 3.5 baths. Will definitely be staying at this property next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Claire A.

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

Annual Keys Trip

We love this house!!! Plenty of room for 12 of us and our dogs. The location is convenient for docking a boat and going off shore. Close to Sombrero Beach also. Love the pool and outdoor area. Has everything we need. Easy communication with leasing.company and answer right away with any questions we have. This is the 2nd time we have stayed hear. Also plenty of parking.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacalynn R.

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

Best Vacation Ever

Perfect
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

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

Wonderful Stay!

This property was perfect for our family (3 sets of adults and 2 toddlers age 3). It was very clean and the property manager was quick to respond. Check-in was seamless and they gave clear instructions on check out. There was plenty of space in the house for everyone. The location itself was really great, super close to Sombrero Beach as well as grocery stores.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay G.

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

AMAZING, DO NOT SLEEP ON THIS HOME!

WOW and INCREDIBLE are the best words to describe this entire experience. The location of the home is 2nd to none, the privacy, setting, and overall welcoming feel made us right at home immediately. Plenty of space for 2 families and our dogs, the screened in patio allowed us to enjoy the whole week outside without any bug interruption. Loved the added TV outside to watch poolside movies and listen to music, the kids (9,9 and 16) loved the dock space to fish and just enjoy the outdoor life without electronics. We couldn't be happier with our choice and look forward to booking again for 2024. Only 1 request would be to send the code maybe a little sooner than 4pm exactly, but that's only because our trip got us to the home by about 330pm. Other than that, the home was clean, bright, airy, and completed with STUNNING views and setting. Thank you again for welcoming us, it was our pleasure.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

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

Great place!

The house was excellent for 2 adults and 10 teenagers. Lots of room and separation. Ideal location, large dock, and great outdoor pool area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire A., Orlando, Fl

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

Annual Keys Vacation

We absolutely loved this.house!!! Plenty of room. Loved the pool and outside area! Good location if you bring a boat. Nice dock!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy L.

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

Great house for family

Loves this house and location
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

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

Great memories

Great place, highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheri K.

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

Fantastic!!

The house is gorgeous, in a perfect location!!! It was clean, have everything we needed. The outdoor area was perfect for just kicking back & relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

RITA O.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great location

This place was perfect for our friends getaway. Only problem was some minor housekeeping things needing completed, light bulbs burned out, deck chairs broken, floors and doors need to be cleaned better.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

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

60th Birthday Celebration

This property was perfect for our family to meet at and celebrate. Five adult members and significant others were very comfortable. The layout and location was fantastic.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara T.

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

Family Holiday Fishbowl Paradise!

This wonderful property worked so well for our families to get together for Christmas. We rented a boat for part of our stay and the dock and fish-cleaning table worked so well for the fishermen in the family. We all enjoyed the pool and beautiful outdoor space. We cooked and enjoyed some great meals while here. The Fishbowl is a great place to stay! Any minor issues we had (dishwasher) were addressed immediately by Island Breeze Realty. 5 stars all around!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B., Charlotte NC

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

Another wonderful family vacation under wraps

I think the easiest way to summarize is to say "we've been here 4 years in a row and look forward to coming back next year"
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

ashley k.

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

Absolutely amazing home

This property is amazing. The pictures do not do it justice. Everything we needed was there down to a crock pot. Will 100% stay there again.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben R., Muskegon, MI

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

Great Place

Space for everyone. Clean. Close to shopping. Pool is a nice size for kids to swim around in.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenni T.

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

Fantastic house and location in Marathon.

We had a great experience renting this property. The layout of the house worked perfectly for our family with the separate bedroom/bathroom/living room/wet bar that was added on the side of the house. The outdoor living space and pool area were like no other. We were able to control the temperatures of the pool and hot tub easily which was really important to us. Overall the house was really great, especially the outdoor living area (where we spent most of our time) and the location was convenient for walks to Sombrero Beach and day trips to Key West and Islamorada. Any questions we had prior to and during our stay were promptly answered and it was evident our satisfaction was important. We would definitely recommend booking this property and hope to stay there again in the future.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B., Charlotte NC

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

We’ll be back again

It was our 3rd stay at this home and we’re already planning #4. Great place for all ages. Easy access to beach. Close to grocery store and a pool right out your door! Wonderful property!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

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

Nice house. Great staff

Love the location
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sophia G., Loxahatchee, FL

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

Great Family Vacation House

The Fishbowl was perfect for our annual family vacation of 10 adults and 2 children. It was located in a very nice residential neighborhood. The house had a very open floor plan that made it easy to spread out but still be together. We spent the majority of our time on the screened in back porch/pool. We used the fire pit and grill a couple nights and played games in the yard. We used the pool and hot tub everyday. We rented a 25' pontoon from Marathon Pontoon Rentals and our son had his 18' boat and their was plenty of room on the dock. We loved that it was so close to Sombrero Beach as well as the grocery store and other activities in Marathon. Everyone agreed that we would like to return next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Terry C.

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

Family time in the Keys

We had an amazing time! Great layout, homeowner has done a great job of providing all the vacation essentials. Home is warm and inviting, easy access, etc. Only negative we can share is in 3 rooms the beds were way too firm and we used air mattresses.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great experience

We really enjoyed our experience. The house was perfect for our family trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

About the host

Hosted by Island Breeze Vacations

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What makes this property unique

The owners of this home are a family of six.......with that being said, they knew that they needed a Vacation Home spacious enough to enjoy and relax with all of their kids. The owners grew up visiting the Keys while camping, boating, fishing, snorkeling and going to the tiki bar. The owners met at work, got married and started a family. The growing family decided to rent a house in the Florida Keys every summer for a week long vacation with their kids. They rented properties in both Key Largo and Islamorada, but once they stayed in Marathon they felt at home.

They decided to invest in a Vacation home and knew that it had to be located in Marathon. After a year of searching, they found this house and knew it was perfect for them and other large families to enjoy. Every time the owners stay at their Vacation Home, they feel like they are in Paradise. They are very grateful to share this home with their family and other families that will create everlasting memories in their home away from home. You will relax as soon as you step foot through the doors, and they hope you enjoy your stay. From their family to yours, Thank you.

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