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SPECIAL Rate -- Oct. 25th - Dec. 13th --- 2975 per week !!

Waterfront holiday home with water park and outdoor pool

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View of Casa del Sol from the water at dusk.
Entrance to Casa del Sol --- set well back from  Anglers Drive North for privacy
Elevation of Casa Del Sol as viewed from the front gardens.
Swimming pool and spacious patio overlooking the docks and waterfront.
Breezeway between main house and  "Fish Room".

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 14371.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer

Explore the area

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marathon, FL
  • Place, Sombrero Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Florida Keys Country Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, The Turtle Hospital
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

powder room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

SPECIAL Rate -- Oct. 25th - Dec. 13th --- 2975 per week !!

Weekly rentals in the Keys {and generally elsewhere } are based on a Saturday to Saturday occupancy. Check - in is on Saturday at 4:00 PM, and check - out is on the following Saturday at 9:00 AM.
Check in directions are emailed to you the week prior to your arrival { please check "spam" }
Pups are welcome --- they must be approved and there is a limit of 3 . The weekly fees are as follows : 1 pup = $250, 2 pup = $400. , 3 pup = $500. Pups must be orderly and cleaned up after, thanks !

There are NO bridges or obstructions between our house and the ocean. There is plenty of room and depth for boats to 60' in length or more.

To get a detailed accounting of rental costs please enter your rental dates in the upper right corner of the site and look for an instant quote. See COMPLETE rates section for additional information about costs including the optional "Fish Room " if requested .
Located on the desirable ocean side of Marathon , Casa Del Sol is a beautiful waterfront estate situated on a vast and very private corner lot. The interior includes a new gourmet kitchen with granite counter tops and premium dual fuel appliances. An old world charm is captured through the use of arches and stone columns. All rooms, including bedrooms and baths are large, airy, and sun drenched.
On the second floor, at either end of the house, are two master bedrooms with en suite bathrooms. Each master bedroom extends out onto beautiful covered balconies which overlook the waterfront. There is a third bedroom with king size bed as well as a fourth bedroom with two sets of bunk beds. These last two bedrooms share a full bathroom. Additionally there is a Pack and Play as well as a crib available for our guests.

On the ground floor, in addition to the chef's kitchen and dining room, there is an expansive living room with comfortable seating for all { at least a dozen } . Also on the ground floor there is a private apartment with living quarters to include a bedroom with king bed, a kitchenette , a full bathroom , and a beautiful living room. This suite may be accessed from within the house or by way of a private outdoor entrance on the covered porch. There are NO stairs to climb !
The "Fish Room " offers an OPTIONAL 6th bedroom , and is detached from the house and situated on the waterfront overlooking the dock. It has it's own waterfront patio .
This private space includes a bedroom with a king size bed as well as a full bathroom. The solid cherry wood drawers, counters, and desk have granite tops. The main house is only licenced for 12 guests ---- adding the "Fish Room" increases the capacity to 14 guests. The rate of the "Fish Room " for the week is $950 plus tax and cleaning { $1293.75 total } . The floors throughout the house and Fish Room are laid with a rustic travertine marble. ONLY guests registered at Casa Del Sol for the week can stay in the Fish Room.
A large brick patio and pool area on the water side overlook 200' of dock space. A covered barbecue area with built in appliances to include a DCS premium gas grill, power burner, Big Green Egg smoker, and sink are surrounded by mature landscaping. Propane gas is piped directly to the grilling area, so there is no need for propane tanks and the hassle associated with them. There are tables and chairs on the porch providing lots of space for outdoor dining. An inviting setting for family and friends of all ages.
There is ample room in our driveway to park four or five cars as well as a boat trailer. The dock is large enough for several boats and is equipped with a fish cleaning station as well as a bait freezer.
Casa del Sol is a family home and was not built or designed as a rental property, and consequently reflects the attention to details often lacking on today's rental market Casa del Sol was built and designed by D'asign Source, Marathon's premiere builder \ designer.

Casa Del Sol is Marathon rental # VACA-21-62


Weekly Rentals: Weekly rentals in the Keys {and generally elsewhere } are based on a Saturday - Saturday occupancy. Check - in is on Saturday at 4:00 PM, and check - out is on the following Saturday at 9AM. If other times are required \ requested this must be discussed with the homeowner or rental agent. To get a detailed accounting of your rental costs , just enter the dates of your stay in the upper right hand corner of the site and then get an instant quote. Casa del Sol is Marathon PLR# 2011 - 00436.

Please see our beautiful house in Key Colony Beach only one and a half miles from Marathon center. See HomeAway # https://www.vrbo.com/1869696 { Casa Del Mare } . It has 4 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms and two 1\2 bathrooms.

Please also see "Home Away" # https://www.vrbo.com/4087681ha { The Red Cottage } , to view our completely renovated 1740 cottage on the coast of Maine .
Very privately located, It has 6 bedrooms and 5 1\2 bathrooms and can accommodate up to 14 guests. It is handicap accessible with an elevator to all floors plus central air conditioning. Located in Kittery Point, Me., the cottage is situated directly on the ocean on a 3 1|2 acre point with 925 ' of waterfront , which includes a deep water dock , guest house { the "Dock House" } , and private beach . The views of the harbor and open ocean beyond are unsurpassed.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
Subject to approval. There is a $250 pet charge.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
OK outside
Fish room { 6th bedroom and full bath} available for $950 per week { Plus cleaning $200. and taxes $143.75} . Needed for more than 12 guests
Pets --- 1 dog = $250 ; 2 dogs = $400 ; 3 dogs = $500.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Marathon

Located in Marathon, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Florida Keys Country Club and Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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marathon, FL

What's nearby

  • Crane Point Museum and Nature Center - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Sombrero Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Florida Keys Country Club - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • The Turtle Hospital - 8 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Seven Mile Bridge - 17 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cracked Conch Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Keys Fisheries, Market & Marina - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Wooden Spoon - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does SPECIAL Rate -- Oct. 25th - Dec. 13th --- 2975 per week !! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is SPECIAL Rate -- Oct. 25th - Dec. 13th --- 2975 per week !! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at SPECIAL Rate -- Oct. 25th - Dec. 13th --- 2975 per week !!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SPECIAL Rate -- Oct. 25th - Dec. 13th --- 2975 per week !!?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is SPECIAL Rate -- Oct. 25th - Dec. 13th --- 2975 per week !! located?

This family-friendly Marathon holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Sombrero Beach, Crane Point Museum and Nature Center and Florida Keys Country Club. Boot Key Harbor and Fishermen's Community Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

bill m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place. Excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The pool was small and the water was very warm, we added water from the hose and it was tolerable. The kids didnt mind at all!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Have been their many times Great people
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy C.

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

Great house for large group

10 of us stayed for the week. House is spacious and clean. Great location to beach and shopping. Large dock and easy access to gulf or atlantic. Would definitely stay again and recommend to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

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

Excellent stay

Better than described.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth P.

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

Great

Great property with plenty of room for large groups and in a prime location
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

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

Great Place

We Had a great time at Casa Del Sol. Our family of 10 fit right in with plenty of beds and space for everyone!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim V.

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

Great location

We were easily able to grocery shop, dine out, hike, head down to Key West and do a lot of sight-seeing. Relaxing at the pool was very nice too! Saw a manatee in the canal a couple times! Great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

William D.

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

Absolutely Perfect!

The house is fantastic! The Keys are wonderful! And Jim and Tudor are amazing hosts!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susanne B.

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

Great large property

Great for large families. Plenty of room and bathrooms. Nice kitchen and living area. Owners were nice and responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

peter b.

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

Great place for a family event

Needed a large home for a week near a great beach for a "Keys wedding". Comfortable sleeping set-up for our 4 grandkids 2 sets of parents, and 4 grandparents. Sombrero Beach is 5 minutes away and very kid friendly. Jim and Tudor are great hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

amy f.

Wonderful!

We had such an amazing time here, can not wait to come back some day! The Daily pool iguana visits, the manatees and the total peacefulness are so perfect. The Austin's are great people and have a beautiful home. The Fernald's
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Deborah Y.

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

Perfection

This home exceeded every expectation we had - and that is saying a lot! We felt like we were entertaining in our own home. The location is perfect and the owners are wonderful! We are already looking at dates to go back!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Beau B.

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

Great experience

We had a large group and this place had ample room. We did not feel crowed at all and plenty of cozy areas to relax and enjoy the keys at its finest! Plenty of dockage for our boat as well. Close to everything you could want to do and shopping, dining, you name it. Property manager and readily available at all times and very accommodating. Would definitely go back! Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

christi l.

Great house for large families

Beautiful home with amazing space for large families! Loved the outside kitchen including the big green egg! The inside kitchen was able to accommodate multiple cooks without stepping on each other. Huge dining table & lots of furniture. Love all the king size beds too! Only wish was for a larger pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

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

Fabulous vacation rental!

Certainly one of the best vacation rental properties we have ever stayed in. The house was huge and beautiful and the outside was lush and tropical. All the bedrooms and baths accommodated our family of 12 perfectly. Lots of room for everyone in the main living and dining area and large kitchen. Nice laundry room and outside kitchen were great extras. The pool was perfect for the children and boys enjoyed fishing in the canal. The property seems very well kept and loved. Owners were very communicative and helpful with instructions. We would recommend this property to all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kris N.

My brother said “nicest rental in the area hands down”. I agree.

Owners are delightful. We have a huge family and never get to stay together as my mom is handicapped. This house was perfect for us all. The first floor sweet and outdoor kitchen was perfect for mom. House was well apportioned, just about everything you need to stay. We brought our 30 ft scout and there was room for the trailer and all of our cars. We will be back thanks Jim and Tudor.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pat H.

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

Perfect for a group

Our family thoroughly enjoyed the property. Plenty of room for our 4 families ranging in age from 9 months to +65! We could all be together at the large dining table or spread out in the different “conversation” areas. Hosts were very helpful with any questions but not intrusive. The kitchen had everything we could possibly need. Loved the heated pool and outside spaces for relaxing. The only comment I would make is that the clothes dryer takes FOREVER! Plan on a couple of hours to dry a load of towels. We loved the property, location, and Florida sunshine! Thank you for sharing your lovely home . We would love to visit your VRBO aim Maine some day!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

Truly Incredible Home!

Our family spent a wonderful week celebrating my parents' 50th wedding anniversary at this gorgeous home! Everyone (from age 2 to 70+) had a great time. The house is incredible - we've rented numerous vacation homes over the past 10 years, and this one was by far the best! Spacious, stylishly decorated and very clean with beautiful grounds and outdoor space. In addition, the home's owners, Jim and Tudor, went out of their way to make our vacation really special. The guys went fishing with Jim and had a great time and caught many fish. In addition, Jim cooked some pork for us in the "big green egg" on the property - it was the best pork we've ever had! I can't say enough about this wonderful house and its gracious owners - we would highly recommend this property!

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell M.

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

Fish On the line and on the grill

We had a great trip and experience, with 12 adults and plenty of space both inside and out. Bedding was comfortable and plenty of hot water. We used the outdoor kitchen area several times for steaks, ribs on the smoker and fish on the skillet and grill. We have been coming to the keys for 22 years now for our annual fishing adventure and we are already booking this again for next year. Great location and owners were very responsive, while we usually have minimal needs. Only opportunity we had was with not having enough freezer space. We had some stellar days of fishing Tuna and Mahi, along with grouper, snapper, and wahoo. Needless to say we will have great memories of our trip with many fish meals over the coming months. Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

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

Perfect house for our family vacation

We rented this house for a family vacation. There were 11 of us and the house fit us perfectly. Plenty of room. Best house in the area. It was very clean. The pool area was great. Spent most of our time here. Though it got slippery. The kitchen was well equipped and nice size since we spent a good amount of time in there cooking. Bedrooms were all good size and private. Loved the huge master shower. Only comments are that the mattress in the non-master king could be replaced. You can feel the springs. Also, I think paper products (toilet paper, paper towels) should be provided and not just 1 roll of each. Other houses I have rented always provided these. But, overall a great house. Would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

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

Fun & Sun

12 of us stayed at this property and we really don’t have any complaints maybe just tips. The owners are sweet people who are happy to share this home. I always leave places we stay at in the same condition we found it in, so housekeeping isn’t left our mess and can go about their job. There is plenty of space, the dock is great. Every couple having their own bathroom is such a nice thing. The pool isn’t an Olympic size but it was perfect to cool off in and for the kids to play. There is plenty of parking and the location is excellent. We did have to replenish supplies like paper products and dish soap, but we were not bothered by that. All rental homes have requirements so we made sure to follow them all and enjoyed our time. The only thing that was a little difficult was washing towels before we left with check out at 9:00am. Everyone had to get up early to be able to shower and then get the towels washed dried and folded then out by 9:00 but we did it! I understand why it’s that way so the house can be turned over by 4:00, so if you plan accordingly the night before you check out, the morning will go smooth. We rented kayaks and a pontoon, fished, and had a manatee visit us. The beach was a short bike ride and that’s what it’s all about, fun in the sun!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eddie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay and enjoyed the house. The dock area was great and we put the Fish Cleaning station to good use:-)
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were looking for something specific for our stay. We wanted 6 king size bedrooms with separate bathrooms. We had 4 couples and 2 singles. The 2 singles had their own bedroom but needed to share a bathroom. Not a problem with them. The living area furniture was large and ornate but we spent most of our time outdoors. The outdoor area was thick with mature vegetation that provided some privacy from passing boats and shade in the hot summer weather. Overall we all had a great time and would not hesitate to go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lea B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house had everything we needed. We went on a family trip and there were great spaces for everyone’s needs. It’s really nice that all the bedrooms had the same size beds for the adults. No one had to take a lesser option. The outdoor area is very nice. The pool is a little smaller than the pictures reflected but we still were able to enjoy it every day. The location was really good! Close to shopping and the beach. Very happy with the property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Jim Austin

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For years we vacationed in the islands and Central America for holidays. We finally settled on Caye Caulker, in Belize ,where we spent many happy years. In 2000 we wanted to find a place in the US where travel would be easier and medical services better.
Marathon offered all of that yet still had the island feel. Surprisingly it also turned out to be better fishing all around than any of the other places that we had been.

Why they chose this property

We chose this property for it's size and privacy. We have five boys and a girl and we wanted to have plenty of room for the whole family. The house needed total rennovation which was good as we were able to do just about everything that we wanted to do with it.

What makes this property unique

Fabulous place for a family reunion or celebration of any kind. Large enough to sleep 14 people .

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