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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue

Explore the area

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Key Colony Beach, FL
  • Place, Great White Heron National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Sunset Park Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Sombrero Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Double Futon

Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom #2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

3/2 Waterfront / Private Dock / Cabana Club Pool & Beach / Kayaks / Tiki Hut 🏝.

**IMPORTANT: RENTAL IS SATURDAY TO SATURDAY ONLY, UNLESS APPROVED BY OWNER**

The Starfish House is walking distance to several local restaurants as well as Sunset Park located at the south end of Key Colony Beach. Enjoy the tropical landscaping that surrounds the area while you watch the sun set over the open ocean. Children will love the playground and basketball court located just up the road.

The Starfish House is a ground level (entire bottom unit) 3/2 newly remodeled 1605 sq ft private waterfront home on the beautiful island of Key Colony Beach (next to Marathon) which comfortably sleeps 8 guests.

General Information:
Parking spaces on the property
Central Air Conditioning
Alarm Clock
Ceiling Fans
Towels provided
Wireless Internet
Basic Soaps
Basic Shampoo
Sofa Bed
Clothes Dryer
Washing Machine
Independent Laundry Room
Hair Dryer
Iron & Board
Linens Provided
4 New HD TV's (1 per bedroom & 1 common area)
Radio Books & Magazines
Cable TV
Smart Doorbell & Parking Surveillance for Safety

Kitchen:
Large fully equipped kitchen
Coffee maker
Stove
Toaster
Oven
Microwave
Blender
Cooking Utensils
Pantry Items
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Bathrooms: 2 Bathrooms
Bedrooms: 3 Bedrooms; (Accommodates 8)

Bedrooms:
#1 - 1 Queen Bedroom / 1 private bath
#2 - 1 Queen Bedroom
#3 - 1 Queen Bedroom
1 Sleeping-Sofa Queen Size in the common area

There’s plenty of living area inside the home to hang out and watch a movie or play cards after cooking up a meal in the fully stocked kitchen.

The Starfish House is conveniently located on a wide deep boating canal with a private 37.5 ft dock (maximum 32 ft. boat + motors) and sufficient front yard parking space for 1 boat trailer.

Boater’s will appreciate the easy ocean and bay access and the convenient location, as well as power and water available near the dock. There’s a bait freezer available for your use as well.

Enjoy 2 Kayaks, a fabulous outdoor area with propane grill and plenty of front, side and back yard.

During the duration of your stay enjoy access to the Cabana Club with includes use of pool and beach.

Excellent Fall and long term (28 plus days) discounts. Sleeps 8, 7 day minimum per license.

Please note occupancy is very strict in KCB and enforced by local officials, so make sure to include every guest when requesting a reservation, including children. Sat. to Sat. booking only.

***IMPORTANT INFORMATION***
1.) LISTING IS FOR ENTIRE DOWNSTAIRS UNIT ONLY
2.) NO PETS ALLOWED
3.) SMOKING PROHIBITED INSIDE THE PROPERTY
4.) MINIMUM AGE LIMIT IS 25 FOR ALL RENTALS
5.) RENTAL IS SATURDAY TO SATURDAY ONLY, UNLESS APPROVED BY OWNER
(WE HAVE FLEXIBILITY DURING LOW SEASON)
6.) KCB RULES AND REGULATIONS STRICTLY ENFORCED

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Key Colony Beach

Located in Key Colony Beach, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Marathon Air Museum and Crane Point Museum and Nature Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center and Florida Keys Country Club. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
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Key Colony Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Great White Heron National Wildlife Refuge - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Sunset Park Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Coco Plum Beach - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Sombrero Beach - 11 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Seven Mile Bridge - 16 min drive - 19.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Brass Monkey - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Island Fish Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 3/2 Waterfront / Private Dock / Cabana Club Pool & Beach / Kayaks / Tiki Hut 🏝. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at 3/2 Waterfront / Private Dock / Cabana Club Pool & Beach / Kayaks / Tiki Hut 🏝.?

As of 16 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 3/2 Waterfront / Private Dock / Cabana Club Pool & Beach / Kayaks / Tiki Hut 🏝. on 11 July 2026 start from AU$375, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is 3/2 Waterfront / Private Dock / Cabana Club Pool & Beach / Kayaks / Tiki Hut 🏝. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 3/2 Waterfront / Private Dock / Cabana Club Pool & Beach / Kayaks / Tiki Hut 🏝.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 3/2 Waterfront / Private Dock / Cabana Club Pool & Beach / Kayaks / Tiki Hut 🏝.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3/2 Waterfront / Private Dock / Cabana Club Pool & Beach / Kayaks / Tiki Hut 🏝.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 3/2 Waterfront / Private Dock / Cabana Club Pool & Beach / Kayaks / Tiki Hut 🏝. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Coco Plum Beach and Sunset Park Beach. Marathon Visitor Center and Curry Hammock State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 106 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very welcoming! VERY quick response from any and all questions. Would give more then 5 Stars if that was an option!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jan 2026
Thank you for the kind words and the support! We work hard to ensure our guests have the ultimate time at The Starfish House. Can’t wait to have ya back!! Regards, Jennifer ⭐️🏝️☀️
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10/10 Excellent

Shannon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in Key Colony! The house is clean and has everything you need. Loved being able to dock our boat and jump on each day. Jennifer is a wonderful host who was answered all questions anytime we had one. Will definitely look into staying again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridgett J.

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

Family getaway

Well maintained beautiful property on the canal with a lovely water view. The house was clean and had everything we needed. We enjoyed the pool at the Cabana club. Hopefully we will be back very soon, it was hard to leave
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

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

Great place!

We loved our stay. Everything was as advertised and expected.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan 2022
Thank you Amy! We loved having you at The Starfish House! I hope you had a great holiday season. See back soon! - Jennifer 😎
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann L.

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

Great location!

Our family had a wonderful vacation in this lovely home. Perfect location, plenty of room and very clean. Great communication with owner and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia M.

Enjoyable Location

Very nice home. It is nicely decorated and very clean. We enjoyed the location, as it is close to everything we enjoy.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thank you Cynthia for your nice review. You and your family are always welcome in my home. Hope to see you coming back soon.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kay M.

A lovely place to vacation!

The owners could not have been more accommodating! There was everything we needed and more. Loved Key Colony Beach!
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Dear Mary, Thank you so much for your wonderful words and for being such a great guest to have. Please know that you are always welcome to come back to us!!! Best always, Marianela
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chuck B.

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

Great place for our family get together.

Very nice and easy to deal with. Would definitely come back
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
I am glad that you and your family had a wonderful time at my house. Hope to see you coming back in a near future. Best. Marianela.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

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

A Must Stay!

One of the best rentals I’ve ever stayed in! Jennifer was so nice and made our stay perfect. Her home is so nice and clean. A great location too. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2021
Kate it was a pleasure to have you! I am so glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to having you stay at The Starfish House on your next visit to the Florida Keys!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi M.

Had a great time

Place was spotless and nice. Loved the dock area. Caught several keeper size fish and saw 2 manatees.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thank you Cynthia for your nice review. You and your family are always welcome in our home. Hope to see you coming back soon. Thanks😊� Marianela.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Billy C.

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

Wonderful house!

Very clean and comfortable house! Great location for boating! Marianela is very sweet and a pleasure to deal with!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2020
Dear Billy and family, thank you for your nice review and for taking good care of my home. Always welcome to The Star Fish House! Best and be safe. Marianela
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle B.

Perfect place for family of 6

This place was perfect for our family: perfect location, perfect size, beautiful and clean, and had everything we needed!! Everything went smoothly and loved having our boat parked right behind the house. Thanks for everything, Marianela!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Rachelle . Hope to see you soon and best wishes always!! Best, Marianela
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mia W.

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

The perfect home away from home.

We stay at this property every year and would never stay anywhere else. We rent a boat that is in our "backyard" canal and the location is PERFECT. Marianela is so kind and generous and the house is absolutely picture perfect. We can't wait to go back every year.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Dear Mia and Brent. I am so happy you both had a wonderful vacation. Always welcome! See you next year. Wishing you both a fantastic Holiday season. Marianela❤
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Summer Fishing in the Keys

We felt the property was well maintained and very clean. It comfortably fit our party of 8. The large living space was especially good for our gatherings in the air conditioning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2020
Dear Jennifer and family, Thanks you for your nice review. I am very happy that you all had a great time at my home. Hope to see you coming back in a near future. Best and be safe. Marianela
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mia W.

Awesome!!!!!

The perfect vacation spot in the Keys. Everything you need and then some. We would never stay any but The Starfish House. Thank you Marianela and family for a perfect birthday vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Dear Mia. I am so happy that you had a perfect birthday vacations. Thank you for your review. You and your family are always welcome at our home. Hope to see you coming back soon. Many blessings. Marianela Alvarez
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Clean and comfortable home in a great location

We enjoyed sitting by the canal and watching the pelicans. The cabana club was great, we enjoyed the beach and the pool. Key colony and Marathon key were both lovely, with plenty of wonderful restaurants. You do have to go through one bedroom to get to the second bedroom, which was an issue at times, but other than that it was a lovely home and we would definitely consider returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Mia W.

Excellent Birthday Week.

This was the second time that we have stayed at the Star Fish House this year. We now consider it our home away from home for our October vacations. The night kayaking was spectacular. We look forward to going back in 2016. Thank you Marianela for letting us enjoy your wonderful home.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Dear Mia, Thank you very much for your beautiful review. I'm so glad you had a great vacation once again and you will be ALWAYS welcome to my home. Love, Marianela
Archival

10/10 Excellent

George C.

Awesome!!!!

This was our 2nd time staying here and we will be back. The house is well kept and in a great location. The views are beautiful and you are close to the Ocean and Gulf, while also in a very quiet canal. The owners are always amazing and truly loving sharing their paradise with others. I can't say enough about this place and the owners.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2020
Buddy, Thank you so much for your lovely review and you know that you are always welcome in our home. :-) We look forward to having you back! All the best, Marianela
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daryl R.

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

Starfish house

We enjoyed our one week stay. The property was clean and in excellent condition. The property manager was very prompt in reacting to some minor problems that we encountered (dealing with supplies at the house) but nothing that was a significant problem. Overall we would stay again and probably will.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2023
Hello Daryl, thank you for your wonderful review. Im glad you and your guests had a great time. I apologize for running out of garbage bags during your stay but I’m glad I was able to have some to the property within minutes! We do pride ourselves on having great communication and service. We look forward to having you as our guest again at The Starfish House! - Jennifer 😎
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Geary N.

Great vacation home!!!

This was our first home away rental and we were very pleased with our choice the house was very roomy and the open floor plan made for a great family vacation, we had our boat and the location was excellent, a short 3-5 min ride puts you in the Vaca Cut with direct access to the Atlantic or the Gulf . The owner was very responsive to my questions and concerns both before and after our arrival. I would highly recommend the Marathon area, Key Colony and specifically the Starfish house to anyone planning a trip to the Keys
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Geary. Hope to see you soon and best wishes always!! Best, Marianela
Verified

2/10 Terrible

edward b.

Property was nice, area was nice

Currently in process of a major complaint with vrbo due to plumbing problems in the unit
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thanks a lot for your review, it will help me send a message to future guests. However, for the information of the people reading this, there are NO PROBLEMS WITH THE PLUMBING IN MY HOUSE as you are stating. This is not a hotel, this is a private house with it's own rules and regulations, that YOU - AS GUESTS, MUST FOLLOW because once again THIS IS NOT A HOTEL. As very clearly stated on my listing & guest binder-- NOTHING besides human waste is allowed to be flushed down my toilets. Services in the Florida Keys are extremely expensive and I am tired of paying for plumbers to remove TRASH from my toilet lines. Sorry you had such a bad time. Once again, thanks for your review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Narayan M.

Beautiful House in Key Colony

We absolutely loved the starfish house. The decoration, theme and style was adorable. Super quick access to the ocean by boat. I would wake up early just to ru the boat out and watch the sunrise. The view out back was great for watching the sunset. Across the street was a great park for the kids to play at. We will definitely be looking to stay here again when we visit the keys.!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Dear Narayan, Thank you so much for your thoughtful review. I really hope that you all had a wonderful vacation. I look forward to seeing you again; you are welcome to come back at anytime!! :-) Best, Marianela
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Carolynn M.

Perfect in every way

This is a beautiful house on a gorgeous canal. The place is immaculately maintained and decorated.Key Colony Village is one of the nicest areas of the keys. The beach club was an added bonus with a nice beach, pool and food/drinks. There are many activities and wonderful restaurants in that area. We traveled the rest of the keys during our stay and really found this area to be the one we liked best. The owners provided great customer service.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2015
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Dear Carolynn , Thank you so much for your thoughtful review. I really hope that you all had a wonderful vacation. I look forward to seeing you again; you are welcome to come back at anytime!! :-) Best, Marianela
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Tonya R.

Wonderful Vacation House

We had an amazing time. The house was perfect for our family and kids. It's in KCB and what a great location. Being right on the water was the best as the kids could fish anytime. It was great to be able to rent a boat and keep it right at the house in the water. The house was very cozy, clean and plenty of room. Thank you so much for the wonderful hospitality and friendliness. We will definitely be returning as it was a great vacation spot.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for your wonderful words about our home, Tonya. It was a pleasure having you and your family stay with us. You are welcome to come back at any time! We look forward to having you again. Happy Holidays! :-) Sincerely, Marianela Alvarez and Grettel Alvarez
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie B.

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

Beautifully decorated canal front home!

We really enjoyed our stay at the Starfish house! The location was great! We are missing the beautiful turquoise waters already! The home had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. We loved the outside patio area and even saw some manatees right off the dock! We enjoyed having access to the pool and beach at the Cabana Club. We also loved that we could dock the boat that we rented in the backyard. We had a good time snorkeling and fishing in the area! We hope to stay again another time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan 2022
Jackie, I’m so happy you had such a great time and we met all your expectations. We love hosting and appreciate having great guests like you. Have a great 2022 - can’t wait to have you back! - Jennifer 🏝

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer Mata

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Hello there and WELCOME to our home away from home, The Starfish House... Very nice to meet you! My name is Jennifer! My husband Jeff and I have been in love with the Florida Keys for as long as we can remember. My passion revolves around water and helping keep our Oceans clean for generations to come. I have been doing business and vacationing in the Florida Keys for over 20 years. I can't remember a day I didn't enjoy the amazing laid back vibe and uniqueness of the Florida Keys. The Florida Keys is home to the only living coral reef barrier which is also one of the largest in the World, provides residents and visitors alike warm year-round temperatures, and scenic, over-water views everywhere you look. Jeff and I welcome you to enjoy our home and fall in love with The Starfish House and the beautiful Florida Keys! Look forward to having you as our guest!

Why they chose this property

Location, location, location! The Starfish house is walking distance from everything! We are up the street from the golf course, basketball, tennis and bocce ball court, as well as a playground for the little ones. Want to hear live music and have a drink at the bar? We are walking distance from the famous Havana Jacks! Want to take a scenic drive? We are centrally located in the middle of the Florida Keys just south of Marathon giving our guests convenient access to Marathon, Key West (approx. 1 hour drive) and Islamorada (approx. 30 min drive). There is something to to do for every age! To top it off we are located in the fishing capital of the world!!! The Starfish house is truly a dream boasting location and affordability in paradise.

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