Yellowtail Retreat | Canal Front 3BR w/ Dockage, Swim Spa & Gulf Access | Dog-Friendly

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A spacious living area with a large sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area with a large fish mural.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a granite countertop, and a large island with bar stools.
A wooden dock leading to a marina with calm water, surrounded by palm trees and a clear sky.
Open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area with plenty of space to gather, dine, and relax in comfort at Yellowtail Retreat.
A patio area with a thatched roof, outdoor seating, and a small garden.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 83 bedrooms3 beds

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Marathon, FL
  • Place, Crane Point Museum and Nature Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Sombrero Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Seven Mile Bridge
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Yellowtail Retreat | Canal Front 3BR w/ Dockage, Swim Spa & Gulf Access | Dog-Friendly

City of Marathon regulations require a minimum stay of 7 nights. No exceptions can be made. Please review the additional policies below before booking.



Welcome to Yellowtail Retreat



Welcome to Yellowtail Retreat, your perfect waterfront escape in Marathon. This beautifully updated 3-bedroom canal-front home combines 30' of dockage, a swim spa, dog-friendly accommodations, and excellent boating access to create the ultimate Florida Keys getaway.



Located on the Gulf side of Marathon, Yellowtail Retreat offers quick access to the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico while remaining conveniently close to restaurants, shopping, beaches, and attractions throughout the Florida Keys. Whether you're planning a fishing trip, boating adventure, family vacation, or simply looking to relax in paradise, this home provides the perfect home base.



Boaters will appreciate the protected canal location and approximately 30' of dockage available for guest use. From the dock, it's a short ride to open water where world-class fishing, snorkeling, diving, sandbar trips, and waterfront dining await. After a day on the water, unwind beneath the spacious waterfront tiki hut, cool off in the swim spa, or gather with family and friends in one of the many outdoor entertaining areas.



Inside, the bright and open floor plan offers comfortable spaces for everyone to relax. The fully equipped kitchen features granite countertops, island seating, and everything needed to prepare meals and snacks throughout your stay. The spacious living room provides comfortable seating and a large Smart TV, making it the perfect place to unwind after a day of Keys adventures.



Whether you're boating, fishing, swimming, exploring the Keys, or simply relaxing beneath the tiki hut with a tropical drink in hand, Yellowtail Retreat offers everything needed for an unforgettable Florida Keys vacation.



WHY GUESTS LOVE YELLOWTAIL RETREAT



• Canal-Front Location

• 60' Waterfront, Maximum Boat Length 30'

• Swim Spa

• Dog Friendly

• Waterfront Tiki Hut

• Excellent Boating Access

• Fish Cleaning Station

• Outdoor Entertaining Area

• Large Covered Balcony

• Parking for Vehicles & Boat Trailers

• Quick Access to Gulf Waters

• Family-Friendly Layout



SLEEPING ACCOMMODATIONS



Maximum Occupancy: 8 Guests (including children and infants)



Bedroom 1

• Queen Bed

• Smart TV

• Dedicated Workspace



Bedroom 2

• Queen Bed

• Smart TV



Bedroom 3

• Twin over Full Bunk Beds

• Smart TV



Living Room

• Large Sectional Seating

• Smart TV



Kitchen

• Fully equipped with everything needed to prepare and serve meals



AMENITIES



• 60' Waterfront. Maximum boat length 30'

• Swim Spa

• Waterfront Tiki Hut

• Fish Cleaning Station with Water

• Covered Outdoor Entertaining Area

• Outdoor Dining Area

• Charcoal Grill

• Large Covered Balcony

• Bicycles Available

• Beach Gear & Outdoor Games

• Keurig Coffee Maker

• Drip Coffee Maker

• Blender

• Toaster

• Washer & Dryer

• Parking for Vehicles and Boat Trailers

• Linens, Bath Towels & Beach Towels Provided



BOATER INFORMATION



• Approximately 30' of Dockage Available

• Boat Lift Not Available for Guest Use

• Protected Canal Location

• Quick Access to Gulf Waters

Guests are responsible for ensuring their vessel can safely navigate local waterways and fit within the available dockage.



NEARBY ATTRACTIONS



• Sombrero Beach - 3.6 Miles

• Coco Plum Beach - 4.6 Miles

• Bahia Honda State Park - 14.8 Miles

• Seven Mile Bridge - 4.8 Miles

• Marathon Restaurants & Shopping

• Islamorada – Approximately 40 Minutes

• Key West – Approximately 1 Hour



FUTURE PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT



An in-ground pool is currently planned for installation between August and October 2026. Construction dates are subject to change based on permitting, weather, and contractor schedules.



IMPORTANT POLICIES FOR YOUR STAY



Pet Friendly. One well-behaved dog weighing 50 lbs. or less is welcome with prior approval and applicable pet fees.



Age Requirement. The booking guest must be 25 years of age or older and occupy the property for the duration of the reservation.



No Smoking. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on the property.



Mid-Stay Cleaning. For extended stays, periodic cleaning may be required and billed separately.



Florida Keys Environment. The Florida Keys are a tropical environment where guests may encounter insects, wildlife, and other natural elements despite routine pest control efforts.



Construction Notice. Nearby construction, roadwork, or renovation activity may occur without notice and is beyond our control.



Security Cameras. For the safety and security of our guests and property, two exterior security cameras monitor the parking area and boat lift. The cameras are for security purposes only and do not monitor any private interior or outdoor living spaces.



Marathon Vacation Rental License VACA-26-83

Marathon Vacation Rental Agent License VRA-23-277

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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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20298585
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 Marathon Air Museum are cultural highlights.
Map
Marathon, FL

What's nearby

  • Crane Point Museum and Nature Center - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Vaca Key - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Sombrero Beach - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Coco Plum Beach - 11 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Seven Mile Bridge - 12 min drive - 13.4 km

Getting around

  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brass Monkey - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Island Fish Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Roco's Dockside bar & grill - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Yellowtail Retreat | Canal Front 3BR w/ Dockage, Swim Spa & Gulf Access | Dog-Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Yellowtail Retreat | Canal Front 3BR w/ Dockage, Swim Spa & Gulf Access | Dog-Friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Yellowtail Retreat | Canal Front 3BR w/ Dockage, Swim Spa & Gulf Access | Dog-Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Yellowtail Retreat | Canal Front 3BR w/ Dockage, Swim Spa & Gulf Access | Dog-Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Yellowtail Retreat | Canal Front 3BR w/ Dockage, Swim Spa & Gulf Access | Dog-Friendly located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Crane Point Museum and Nature Center, Marathon Air Museum and Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center. Boot Key Harbor and Marathon Visitor Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

10/10

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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

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

Wonderful stay!!

Amazing property for family vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2023
Thank you for the awesome review and we love to have you back soon!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frank G.

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

Awesome place

Best vrbo I have ever stayed in
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2023
Thank you and hope have you back soon!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony R.

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

Beautiful Property

Everything was perfect, would love to stay again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2023
Thank you for the amazing review and love to have you back soon!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracy D.

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

Perfect vacation spot!

This was my 1st experience staying in a VRBO and it was amazing! Our host thought of everything and provided an amazing spot for our family to have an unforgettable vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2023
Thank you for the amazing review & taking such great care of our home. I am so happy that for you and family. Stay Healthy, Safe & hope to hear from you soon!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mallory F.

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

Marathon vacation

Great home and location !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2023
Thank you and love to have you back again!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deanna W.

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

Great Rental

We enjoyed are stay here and everything was perfect. Would recommend this rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2023
Thank you for the awesome review and hope to see you soon!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

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

So relaxing!

what a great place to stay! Loved all the extras like beach chairs and towels and umbrella!!! Spa was amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2023
Thank you for the amazing review and taking great care of our home. We are here now soaking up the sun and enjoying the pool.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

laurie k.

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

Everything was perfect! House was fully stocked with condiments spices anything you needed.

Great renter
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2023
Thank you for the amazing review and love to have you all back soon!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

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

Great home with an exceptional owner!

The home was great - exactly what we were looking for. The amenities were outstanding and the owner was excellent! She was very accommodating considering the unanticipated wildfires in the area. I would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2025
Thank you for the awesome review and very happy the fires did not affect your stay!!! Take care.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

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

Great property

This property has everything you would need for a great vacation! We had fun.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2023
Thanks for the awesome review & we would love to have you back again!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

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

Perfect Stay!

The beach house is the perfect location to explore all that the Keys has to offer, which is A LOT! Melynda was wonderful as a host and offered some great local food suggestions. This is a gem of a spot and left the right kind of memories for me to look forward to a future visit :-)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct 2023
Thank you for the amazing review and taking great care of our home. We would love to have you back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Z.

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

Great place

We are in a pinch to get housing while working in Marathon. This home was just right and we were so pleased.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2023
Thank you for the five star review...Take care and hope to rent to you in near future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen M.

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

The week was a blast!

The house and the grounds were perfect. Melynda thought of every detail to make our stay a relaxing, fun adventure. We can’t wait to rent this place again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2023
Thank you for the amazing review and love to have you all back soon!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edwin G.

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

Great location and very clean and well-equipped property.

It was great fun, great location and Melynda was a very helpful host. We rented a boat and it was a perfect setup where we could dock the boat at the property. There were 5 of us and our whole family really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2023
Thank you for the amazing review and very happy you all had a great time!!! We would love to have you back soon!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

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

Fantastic house

This house is magical! The property is a great location, the house is impeccably decorated, the owners are very communicative and everything is very clean. We had a lovely weeklong stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2023
Thank you for the amazing review and taking such great care of our home. We love to have you back soon!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa N.

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

Nice stay

Property was great, clean and had everything you could need. Lots of shade in the backyard. Comfortable beds. Easy access to the boat ramp.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2023
Thank the wonderful review and will love to have you back soon!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Riley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean home the mango tree was dropping mangos like you wouldn’t believe awesome property!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

karen g.

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

best vacation ever!

We had the most wonderful stay! Everything was wonderful, so much to do both on the property and well placed in the middle of the Keys. This was the most pristine rental property we have ever rented, Melynda is fantastic! Thank you so much for everything!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2023
Thank you for the amazing review and love to have you back soon!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen H.

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

Super clean, great communication, thoughtful details

We had a great stay. Malinda was so responsive to questions and unfailingly friendly and helpful. Very clean and the house had everything we needed and more.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2023
Thank you for the wonder review and hope to have you all back very soon!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rangena H.

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

Amazing!

We had a wonderful time at this property!! We never really left as it had everything for adults and children! The backyard is an oasis!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2023
Thank you for the amazing review and hope to see you soon!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Corinna S.

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

Best get away ever!

The house was super clean and smelled so clean! Everything was spectacular!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2023
Thank you for the review!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

vikki t.

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

Extremely tidy and detailed property

I loved it. Perfect vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2023
Thank you for the amazing review and love to have you all back soon!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauren G.

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

Fabulous Find

This property was perfect! The house was fully stocked and the location is great. The mango tree on property was an added bonus. I would definitely recommend this house.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2024
Thank you for the lovely review and we would love to have you back!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

giovanni d.

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

Review

Very clean and close to all activities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2023
Thanks for the wonderful review and love to have you all back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Beautiful property!

This house was more than we had hoped for… Melynda has thought of everything. It’s comfortable and clean with everything we could ever have needed. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2023
Thank you for the wonderful review and love to have you back soon!!!

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