Open Water Paradise 2/2 Half Duplex in Key Colony Beach at Marathon, FL

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A marina with docked boats, a swimming pool, and a house with a covered patio.
A living room with a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area with cabinets and a refrigerator.
A covered patio with a view of the marina, white railings, and a grassy area.
A kitchen with light wood cabinets, a countertop, and a tiled floor.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in microwave, and a dishwasher.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Curry Hammock State Park

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Key Colony Beach, FL
  • Place, Curry Hammock State Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Sunset Park Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen

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About the area

Key Colony Beach

Key Colony Beach is home to this holiday home. Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center and Florida Keys Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sombrero Beach and Curry Hammock State Park.
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Key Colony Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Marathon Visitor Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Curry Hammock State Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • San Pablo Catholic Church - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Sunset Park Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brass Monkey - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Island Fish Company - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Wooden Spoon - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Open Water Paradise 2/2 Half Duplex in Key Colony Beach at Marathon, FL have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Open Water Paradise 2/2 Half Duplex in Key Colony Beach at Marathon, FL pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Open Water Paradise 2/2 Half Duplex in Key Colony Beach at Marathon, FL?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Open Water Paradise 2/2 Half Duplex in Key Colony Beach at Marathon, FL?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Open Water Paradise 2/2 Half Duplex in Key Colony Beach at Marathon, FL?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Open Water Paradise 2/2 Half Duplex in Key Colony Beach at Marathon, FL located?

Situated in Key Colony Beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Marathon Visitor Center and Curry Hammock State Park. San Pablo Catholic Church and Sunset Park Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time here for sping break. Everything was exactly as described in the listing. We enjoyed fishing off the back dock, bike rides to Sunset Park, and the easy access that Key Colony Beach provides to the Keys. Communication was great and seamless with the host. We'd be happy to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Updated and clean.
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Great location and very nice, clean home. Perfect for an extended getaway.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Our stay was really nice! The house was perfect, had everything we needed. Location was great. Ralph was beyond helpful and promt on responding, he was really wonderful to book with. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ralph was an amazing host and ensured we had the best stay possible. He went out of his way to provide us with tips on things to do and was very responsive in general. The duplex itself is an ideal spot for those with a boat, right on the water with a dock in the backyard. Would highly recommend this place to anyone looking to enjoy the keys!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Awesome place to Stay

Place is really nice. Very clean and the owner was great with correspondence The only thing that was a bit of inconvenience was the one shower did not have a curtain.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place. Easy access to the ocean and bay

Overall good neighborhood and clean house. Ample dock space. Owner is friendly and responded to questions immediately
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful!

Everything was perfect. Loved the complete fenced in area, perfect for my dog! Beautiful view. Nice dock with snook light. I would stay again!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing R & R

The host, Ralph is very accommodating, responsive and friendly! We communicated several times during our stay! He responded to text messages in a short period of time! The accommodations were immaculate and very comfortable!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly recommend Open Water paradise

Highly recommend Ralph’s Open Water Paradise. Beautiful area, gorgeous scenery. The unit is adorable, very clean, excellent location in the heart of a wonderful community. Furniture and beds very comfortable. Open floor plan for kitchen and living area with cute, fenced in backyard. Ralph was an excellent host
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great Vacation

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Key Colony Beach and at Ralph’s place. The location was great, we enjoyed having our boat right out back and our puppy truly enjoyed the yard. The house felt roomy and comfortable. It was nice to have Cabana Club access too. Communications were great overall. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

We loved our two week stay at this house! We wanted to stay even longer. The house is perfect if you like relaxing vacations and especially if you have a boat to use during the day. We brought our 22’ boat and toured around the islands almost every day. Just really great all around!
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Off the main drag, Very quiet neighborhood. Good space inside in terms of closets, etc. Kitchen could use cooking utensils. Also, would have liked toilet paper, paper towels and trash liners.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home and location

The house and host are top notch. The wind and sea grass was the only slight issue. Kids caught plenty of fish from the dock. Neighbors are great as well. We will be back for sure. I almost don’t want to tell everyone how awesome this place is so it’s available to rent again in the future.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect vacation home!

Everything about this home was perfect! The rooms were spacious and comfortable and being right on the water made for wonderful mornings in the sun, sipping coffee and relaxing. There are fishing poles to use and my son and husband used them for hours (frozen shrimp did the trick to catch a variety of things). The home was very quiet-never heard our neighbors. The owner responded very quickly to any questions I had. Being able to use the Cabana Club was a bonus and we spent a day there lounging on the beach. I would rent this again if ever in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise on the bay

This duplex was the perfect location as our base camp for exploring the keys. It's located on a bay instead of the narrow canal views that many homes in the area have. Sunrise is amazing from the covered back porch or on the dock. We saw dolphins and manatees from the dock as well. The beds were comfortable and having two full bathrooms was perfect. We also enjoyed using the fishing poles at the house to fish from the dock. The internet was quick, Netflix was on the TV to use, and a starter pack of paper goods was provided. There are multiple restaurants in walking distance, or use the two bikes at the house. We'll definitely be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

It Doesn't Get Better Than This!

This is our second time to stay in Key Colony, and the first time in this property. We loved how easy it was to zip in and out of the neighborhood from this location. We had everything we needed indoors and out. Could be the best vrbo bed we've slept on, and we've slept on a lot of them! We were worried at first that noise from the Causeway would be an issue. It wasn't - didn't hear it at all from either the inside of the house or the back yard. You can't beat starting you day off watching the sunrise from the back porch. Magical!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Relaxing & Nice but Lacking

We visit Key Colony often and were super excited to find this home with great amenities such as the small fenced in yard for our pups and access to the Cabana Club. It was mostly a great experience but definitely some touches that need to be improved. For instance, the outdoor ice machine doesn’t work (the neighbors were planning on using and were disappointed). Only the TV in the living room worked, the one in the guest room had a poor quality, pixelated screen and we couldn’t get the one in the master bedroom to work at all. It wasn’t even plugged in when we arrived, when I did plug it in, it seemed to cause some other electrical issues. It was a bit taxing to have to remember a 10 digit code for entry into the home all the time, would be nice to have a shorter code. Shower in master doesn’t have curtain so there’s a fair amount of water that splashes out into the small bathroom. The toaster took a good 10 minutes to lightly toast bread. We couldn’t use the oven as it seemed turning it on caused the fire alarm to chirp or go off even before the oven was up to temperature. Walls are rather think between the duplexes so we had the joy of hearing our neighbors movies every night til around midnight. Not sure if it was thin walls or their TV up loud or a combo but just something to be aware of. The vacuum cleaner had zero suction, even after cleaning out the clumps of fur and what looked like leaves from the backyard we still weren’t able to use it to clean the property.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean & a perfect location

This property was adorable, everything as stated online was accurate. The 2 bathrooms were so modern and bright. The place was immaculate, comfortable and well stocked for all your needs. The ice machine was a huge bonus as you need plenty of ice for daily fishing excursions. I would highly recommend this property and most definitely consider it again for next year if we decide to go back to Marathon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location.

This rental was perfect. The location was great. It was close to all the good restaurants. It was also down the road from a boat rental and bait shop, making it so easy to rent a boat conveniently and fish. It was so nice to have the dock in the back yard making it so nice to fish and see some manatees. The fence in the back yard made it super dog friendly. The property was so clean and maintained and bed was comfy. I would highly recommend this place to enjoy the keys.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

Great place to stay!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Location

My husband and I stayed here with friends for a week. This location had beautiful sunrises and is also a short bike ride from great restaurants. It was a very comfortable home and tastefully decorated. The owner was just a text/phone call away if we needed anything. We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

very enjoyable stay

very clean, very neat , cabana club very nice after bike rides every day' great happy hour deals at sparkys that is walking distance........melissa always answered any questions promptly and was very courteous. enjoyed fishing off dock.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome getaway!

We really enjoyed our time in the Keys! Since this house is waterfront, the breezes are constant and great. Great view, awesome yard for our dog to run around in. We enjoyed sitting on the porch while he ran around. Really quiet on the inside, couldn’t hear the busy road at all! House has pretty much everything we needed. Owner was super responsive!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun in the sun!

Perfect place all around. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
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