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A swimming pool with a view of the ocean, surrounded by lounge chairs and palm trees.
A modern kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, and a stone backsplash.
A kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and black bar stools.
A long dining table with chairs, a kitchen area, and a stone wall with artwork.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window with a view of greenery, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Sombrero Beach
14 bedrooms10 bathroomsSleeps 30

Popular amenities

  • Porch or veranda
  • Spa pool on site
  • Private pool
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Kitchenette
  • Toys

Explore the area

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Marathon, FL
  • Place, Sombrero Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Seven Mile Bridge
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Coco Plum Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

14 bedrooms (sleeps 30)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 7

1 King Bed

Bedroom 8

1 King Bed

Bedroom 9

1 King Bed

Bedroom 10

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 11

1 King Bed

Bedroom 12

1 King Bed

Bedroom 13

1 King Bed

Bedroom 14

1 King Bed

10 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 8

+1
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 9

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 10

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

ASK ABOUT Sept-Oct2026 SPECIAL! 14Bd10Bth Home Comfortably Accommodates Up to 30

Experience the Best Summer Vacation and never have to leave! Escape to Marathon, Florida and experience the ultimate in luxury and relaxation at our stunning 14-bedroom, 10 Bath vacation home. Nestled just a short walk from the pristine Sombrero Beach, this property offers unparalleled access to the stunning natural beauty of the area.
Flexibility is where this property shines! It is an open canvas for Executive Retreats offering private team housing, wedding guest accommodations. Indoor and outdoor workspace and meeting areas, plenty of parking, quiet environment, easy airport access, strong wi-fi and multiple private sleeping areas make anything possible for your particular getaway!

As a guest, you'll be able to indulge in a wealth of amenities designed to make your stay truly unforgettable. Dive into the heated private pool, soak in the bubbling hot tub, or cozy up by the fireplace and enjoy the smart TV with satellite/cable channels. Stay connected with the complimentary high-speed WiFi, and take advantage of the in-home laundry facilities.

Venture out to your own basketball court, volleyball court, tiki bar, private beach complete with ocean access and view. Explore the ocean directly from your own private beach & floating dock where you can launch kayaks and paddle boards any time you want! Sombrero Beach is just a few minutes' walk away or spend a day at the picturesque Curry Hammock State Park, just 10 minutes from your doorstep. Back at the property, you'll find a fully stocked kitchen, complete with a stove, oven, refrigerator, grill, and all the necessary appliances and utensils to whip up delicious meals. Perfect for spending time dining with family and friends!

Unwind in the spacious living room, challenge your friends to a game of pool in the game room, or let the little ones play with the provided books, games, and toys. With 14 bedroom, 10 bathrooms, ample parking, and thoughtful amenities like a baby gate and travel crib, this vacation home is the perfect escape for families and groups of all sizes. Seaside Sandpiper comfortably accommodates up to 30! Everyone has their own private room!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
28 guest overnight and on the property
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking only allowed outside the home.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Take out the rubbish
Return the keys
Wash & Dry Beach Towels
Please put back any moved furniture.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
We have a 90 day cancellation clause in contract that supersedes VRBO/ HomeAway. NO refunds given if cancelled within 90 days of scheduled arrival.
Check in anytime after 4 p.m. and check out 9 a.m. supersedes any other times on this listing or in the contract.
All dishes are to be washed, dry and put away. Beach towels are to be washed.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 465340vb
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: 28
Note from host: 28 guest overnight and on the property
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. Crane Point Museum and Nature Center and Shady Palm Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Florida Keys Country Club and Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.
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Marathon, FL

What's nearby

  • Sombrero Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Turtle Hospital - 6 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Vaca Key - 8 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Seven Mile Bridge - 12 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Coco Plum Beach - 15 min drive - 15.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Brass Monkey - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Wooden Spoon - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Keys Fisheries, Market & Marina - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Beans Books & Beans - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does ASK ABOUT Sept-Oct2026 SPECIAL! 14Bd10Bth Home Comfortably Accommodates Up to 30 have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at ASK ABOUT Sept-Oct2026 SPECIAL! 14Bd10Bth Home Comfortably Accommodates Up to 30?

As of 8 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ASK ABOUT Sept-Oct2026 SPECIAL! 14Bd10Bth Home Comfortably Accommodates Up to 30 on 17 Oct 2026 start from AU$30,362, 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 ASK ABOUT Sept-Oct2026 SPECIAL! 14Bd10Bth Home Comfortably Accommodates Up to 30 pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at ASK ABOUT Sept-Oct2026 SPECIAL! 14Bd10Bth Home Comfortably Accommodates Up to 30?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at ASK ABOUT Sept-Oct2026 SPECIAL! 14Bd10Bth Home Comfortably Accommodates Up to 30?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ASK ABOUT Sept-Oct2026 SPECIAL! 14Bd10Bth Home Comfortably Accommodates Up to 30?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is ASK ABOUT Sept-Oct2026 SPECIAL! 14Bd10Bth Home Comfortably Accommodates Up to 30 located?

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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 90 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were celebrating my husbands 50th Birthday and this place was amazing. The host was great with responding to all of our needs. We will definitely be staying there again. Thank you again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2026
Hello Tiffany! Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We really appreciate it! If you need anything else in the future, please let us know! Melissa
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was amazing. All 17 family members thoroughly enjoyed our week long stay...
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2026
Thank you, Todd! You are an amazing guest and would love to opportunity to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We brought our children and most of the grandchildren to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary. The place is just as shown. The 3 levels allow privacy and the common areas are spacious enough for all 28 of us. Two stoves and refrigerators were appreciated as was the ice machine. The host Melissa promptly addressed any issues which was amazing given past experiences. Everyone agrees this was the perfect home to celebrate our 50th and spend time together!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2026
Thank you so much for the outstanding review! We were honored to host your 50th wedding anniversary! You are an awesome guest and if you need anything at all in the future, please let us know! Melissa
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The popcorn maker was not clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2026
Hello Caroline! Thank you for submitting your review! We love that you gave us valued feedback and we have reviewed this issue with our clean team and it is resolved. We enjoyed hosting you and if you need anything in the future, please let us know! Melissa
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Melissa was a great host with a wonderful property, would recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pool was the highlight of the house! Kitchen was well equipped and was nice to have two stoves for cooking. Volleyball court and basketball court should not be listed as an amenity. Volleyball court was basically gravel and was looking forward to having a family tournament. Luckily sombrero park was nearby. House could use a deep cleaning, some door handles would fall off. Blackstone was quite greasy/ dirty. Breakers would trip and the light in the dining area smoked one night while it was on. House accommodated our large group. Younger adults enjoyed the pool table. Other than a few maintenance needs I would recommend this listing.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2026
Hello Jenny! Thank you so much for your feedback! Your review is very important to us and we hear your concerns. Our clean and team has been alerted of all issues with the door handles, breaker tripping issues, and our home is professionally cleaned thoroughly every week. When we have openings in our schedule, we have periodic deep cleans scheduled when our calendar allows. Thank you again for staying with us and we truly value your feedback. Melissa
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Business retreat

The properry was great for a group of 17. Nice common areas as well as spots to ne alone. Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for a family winter getaway

The house accommodated our 9 grandkids and 8 adults perfectly. Catching tarpon and redfish off the dock was an unexpected surprise.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Had a Blast!

Great property with plenty of room. Sherry the manager is awesome! We hired Freda the chef and the food was awesome! Highly recommend staying here for a large group!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2023
I am glad to hear you all had a great time. It was evident every time I saw you. We can offer a beautiful home with all of the amenities in the amazing Florida Keys, but you have to do the rest and enjoy your time. And you and your group knew how to do that. Some could take a lesson. The absolute best thing about this job is the fantastic people I meet along the way.....You all were certainly that!!!! Hope to see you again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Perfect Family Vacation!

Arriving it was like stepping in to our own resort. Beautiful view and so much to enjoy just at the house... awesome pool/hot tub, shuffle board(s), pool table, etc. and only a short walk to Sombrero Beach. Thanks, Sherry, for everything!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2023
You and your family were great guests Sally, and we look forward to your return. I am glad you had such a great time, and I so appreciate the difficulty in getting a family that size together for a whole 7 days, and you ladies pulled it off, my hat's off to you. I know you contacted me and said you meant to leave a 5 star review, and somehow it came out as 4. No worries, when I stopped by to visit and check on you, I saw you were having a 5 star vacation. I will see you next year!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring Break

This property has great space. The outdoor living is incredible. The property manager, Sherry, was great. We had a wonderful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2023
It was great having you and your group at the Sandpiper Rosie. I am glad you enjoyed your time here. We hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

Melissa was so easy to work with and responded quickly to my messages. The house is fabulous and so much room for the 20 of us ages 11 to 76. The pool was used continually and the pool table and shuffle board were great. I highly recommend the house!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Awesome house

This house is exactly how the pictures look. It's huge for accommodating big families and really clean. The real estate agent was a great help and very friendly. The location is right in the middle of keys which is easy access for water sports. Can't wait to visit again.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2023
Hi Kristina, thanks again for your comments, as they is important to our owner! She tries really hard to keep things looking good for all her guests; and our marketing team tries very hard to present our properties JUST AS THEY ARE, in hopes that we will here exactly your comments! We get really excited when our guests are pleasantly surprised; and it has been that way since we put the property on the market this year! See ya all soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for Family Getaway

Our family likes to travel together, and we are a big group! There was 21 of us staying at the home and it was perfect. The home was like our own private resort. The kitchen was plenty big for us to all cook in. The bedrooms were comfortable and clean. It is very close to grocery stores and walking distance to Sombrero Beach. We will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2023
It was our pleasure hosting you and your family at the Sandpiper, Katherine. We would love to have you stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding Bliss

This property exceeded our expectations! We reserved the property for a wedding. It was perfect! Sherry, the property manager was very responsive and helped us find the people we needed for everything from chair rentals to transportation. Guest of all ages enjoyed their stay. Even with a large group, it did not feel crowded.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2023
It was great to meet you and your family, Beth. I am glad everything exceeded your expectations. I had to hold my breath on the weather. So many things in my control, but that weather for an outdoor wedding is such a wild card. But the most weather perfect day, ended up being the wedding day. What a perfect start to a beautiful union.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Awesome vacation

This house looks just like the pictures. It's so accommodating for big families and squeaky clean. So clean my nephew ran into the sliding glass doors!! It's 45 min away from Key West. All water sports are within minutes away as well as some really nice restaurants. The real estate agent was very friendly and minutes away when needed. Can't wait to visit again.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2023
Good Afternoon Kristina and we are VERY HAPPY that this home surpassed your expectations as that is what we are aiming! Your comments are GREAT :) and I will be sure to tell the cleaners to leave a few fingerprints for you next time LOL! We are blessed to have excellent cleaners and will tell them that you appreciate them for sure. Glad you made it back to New York Safe and look forward to seeing ya all again Soon. Best Regards !!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

New years

What a wonderful property for our biennial family vacation. With 20 plus family members aged 76 to 10 this was the perfect house. Lots of bedrooms to spread out and a fabulous pool/hot tub to hang out by. All the water toys plus pool table and shuffleboard kept everyone entertained. Only issue was a faulty air conditioner on the third floor but the hosts addressed the problem in a timely matter.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great trip with friends!!

Group of 5 families, kids all grown had an awesome time. The house was great, we had a little AC mid week and Sherry was on it right away. Cooked meals in and had all necessary items. Pool area and Tili hut were major hang out areas. Plenty of room to sleep out 21 people easily. We were met by host for a complete walk thru on check in. Very relaxing pace
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best VRBO I have been too

This is the best VRBO we have stayed at and we have stayed at many in the US and Caribbean. We stayed with family and friends (16 of us) for my husbands 60th birthday! It has everything you could need and then some. Property is more beautiful than the pictures. Sherry the property manager was very easy to work with and prompt on returning emails/texts and getting anything done we needed (which was not much). I would highly recommend this property and will hopefully be going back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2023
Thanks for choosing to stay with us Heidi. We are happy to hear that you and your family had such a good time. We work hard to make sure everything is ready, and working for your arrival. I am always available for questions and requests prior to arrival, and will make sure everything is running smoothly while you are in our house. We would love to host your return to The Keys
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Vacation House for Group Trip & Casual, Beach Wedding!

We were searching the Keys for the perfect spot to host our beach wedding, and we are so happy we chose to book Sandpiper! The house is amazing - the perfect spot for a large group to spend the week together. We held our ceremony & reception in the back yard, and we couldn't have asked for a more perfect venue. Sherry was so helpful & responsive, and made sure that we were fully accommodated. The house itself is an amazing space to host a large group - updated & comfortable inside, with plenty of space & amenities to accommodate large groups, plus the huge pool and tiki bar! The property will always hold a special memory for us, and we hope to return one day!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2023
Your wedding was spectacular Danielle. I am glad we could host your special day. We would love to see you all again. Come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

More than enough

The property was great! There was plenty for our family to do for the kids and the “ big kids”. Plenty of privacy for us to spread out and have our own spaces. Convenient to stores and the beach! Our family created amazing memories here we will never forget this place! There were minor issues with showers and the elevator. But that’s houses. We understand that! Sherry is as great to deal with and very helpful. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great extended family property!

24 family members stayed for a week at Seaside Sandpiper. Everyone remarked about having the right amount of privacy and common space. Centrally located in the Florida Keys easy to access other activities. The pool/hot tub beach side is amazing! Tiki bar with TV for watching sports or whatever is your thing. There is a shared dock for kayaking/paddle boarding from or rent a boat and keep it there. Fishing from the dock was great fun too. We saw a Manatee from the dock too. Dolphins swam by several mornings. We also enjoyed watching the sea birds. Grocery stores, restaurants and other activities were close and convenient. Great family vacation! I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Feb 2024
Thanks for choosing to stay with us at the Sandpiper Deborah. I am happy to hear you had a great time. When I would stop by it sure looked like everyone was enjoying family time in The Keys. I love that....priceless!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home

The home was beautiful and very clean. Melissa was wonderful to work with. She was prompt to get back to me. There was a construction noise issue from the lot next door. We panicked a bit because we were having our son’s wedding on that Thursday. We contacted Melissa to see what could be done. The next day she got back with us and no construction on wedding day! Melissa went above and beyond for us. The home is a wonderful vacation spot and an even better wedding venue! At night everything lights up!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family getaway x19

Overall -a perfect set up for a large extended family with a range of ages. Many outdoor activities on the property. The pool and hot tub are amazing . The house is huge with private corridors (bed and bath) for individual families to be near one another. Kitchen and dining perfect for our large crowd. Hosts Carmen and Sherry very helpful thru out the week *Some improvements that could be made easily- improved wifi and tv service (basketball fans had trouble watching the NCAA games, when the littles needed down time out of the sun, Netflix connections were not good) cleanliness (this house could use a really good deep cleaning) , some of the hinged exterior doors wouldn’t stay closed in the wind,and a safety concern- you can’t lock this house up at night or if you are leaving it on a day trip. All that aside, EVERYONE in our family had a wonderful time here, and we hope to be back again some day!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr 2024
I am happy to hear you and your family had a great time at the Sandpiper for your week in The Florida Keys. We would love to have you and your family back again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
There was no formal check-in process, which was unfortunate because it would have been nice to meet the host and get instruction on the clearly complicated hot-tub/pool heating system (basically, the guest has to decide between heating the hot-tub OR the pool, because the heating system doesn’t allow for simultaneous heating of each. This situation wasn’t clear from the guest-book in the house—which we read thoroughly—nor was the actual mechanics needed to toggle between each mode, which required knowing to push a certain button labeled “1” on the hot-tub…also information not contained in the guest book). Ultimately, this situation was sorted out, but it took a couple of days of back and forth with the host to figure it out, including a call directly between the host, myself, and the pool-guy, none of which I wanted to do on my vacation and all of which could have been avoided with a better check-in process and more detailed guest book. **Advice to future renters: get the check-in (which I actually planned on, but was told ‘wasn’t necessary’; ultimately host agreed “yes, the check-in in person was probably the way to go”).Next issue was just the overall poor cleanliness of the place, which was 3/5 star at best. Hair left in the bathrooms from prior guests, dirt and grit in the plastic silverware container in the kitchen drawer, and old plastic bottles and dust bunnies from prior guests swept under the beds were just a few of the unfortunate encounters left for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2026
Hello David! We appreciate your feedback! Regarding check in, we have adjusted our personal check in policy. Because each guest is different, we reach out to them prior to check in to see if they would like a personal tour or a short welcome video instead. We have addressed the cleanliness issues point by point with our clean team and if there was an issue it was addressed and rechecked as it always is every week. We were honored to host you! Your review is truly appreciated and valued by us. Melissa

About the host

Hosted by Melissa Parsons

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I am the property manager of this spectacular vacation home in Marathon. I vacationed in The Florida Keys 3 times, and fell in love. I could not imagine living anywhere else. I have a vacation rental business here now. I love to fish, dive for lobster, and just enjoy the islands. We would love to host your vacation in the Fabulous Florida Keys, we are confident that you will love it here too.

Why they chose this property

Location is Everything! This home is in the heart of the fabulous Florida Keys. Marathon Island has everything to offer from the best charter fishing to the best beach in the Keys right around the corner. Let's not forget 5-star dining and a great selection of Tiki Bars and local get-a-ways. Then you retire to your private resort home and wake up to breathtaking sunrises in almost every room in the house! This house is perfect for oceanfront weddings or events! We can make recommendations on wedding vendors.

We have reviews from past guests listed here on VRBO~ Check them out. We also have a few reviews from our listing on airbnb , that I have to manually list here:

Ricky's Review
Feb 2 - Feb 9, 2020
Seaside Sandpiper~Pool~Hot Tub~ Atlantic Ocean
Ricky
Overall rating- ⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑
Public review
If you want a beautiful home, spectacular view and wonderful service and hospitality, talk to Sherry! She was amazing and we highly recommend her, her home and would stay here again! Simply FANTASTIC!!!!
Private note
Sherry is FANTASTIC! The home is beautiful! View is amazing. Overall a fantastic choice for any private stay. Highly recommend!

What makes this property unique

This home offers the best in privacy, and open water ocean views that the fabulous Florida Keys have to offer. It is in walking distance to a 5-star beach, Sombrero Beach, and many great amenities such as grocery shopping, bike paths, post office, bars/restaurants, shopping and more just within a couple miles of this home. Book this property for your wedding and have your entire family and bridal party stay at the property with room for 30 people! We have available a wedding venue next to this property with direct access from our home. Plan you wedding with us. Contact Sherry for more info 305-304-1963

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