The Gulf-Front Refuge on Grassy Key

Property grounds
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Shower, hair dryer, towels
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

About this house rental

Located in Marathon, this charming house for $907 per night is a fantastic choice for your next vacation. Enjoy your own private retreat! Fabulous Home on Morton Street. This three-bedroom, two-bath, private home is tucked away on the open water with outstanding views of the Gulf of Mexico. Beautifully furnished and appointed, this home provides the background for a vacation to remember for years to come! The beach-style back yard has a beautiful swimming pool with a stepped shallow water entry that leads to the deep end. On one side, elevated on a platform, is a spa with the overflow cascading into the pool and on the other side is a waterfall. Built in seating rims the edges under the waterfalls! The pier dock offers dockage for your boat as well as a great spot to sit out over the water and enjoy the sunset colors. You will have fun fishing off the dock or jump in, the shoreline offers a variety of tropical and local fish to watch while you snorkel. The main level of the home offers two bedrooms, one with a queen-size bed the other with two twins, and an expansive living, kitchen and dining area all overlooking the gulf. A great covered porch off the living area is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the views or dine outdoors. The master suite is on the top level with a king-size bed, a private bath, and open porch. For those who can't leave their business home, Broadband (Comcast) internet service, WiFi, is available at this house. Well appointed with linens, towels (bath and pool), a very well-equipped kitchen, central air, washer and dryer, dishwasher, microwave oven, gas grill. TVs in the living area and downstairs bedroom, stereo. Boat lift at the dock and the garage is not available for guest use. If swimming, fishing, and snorkeling at your own location is not enough Marathon offers a Dolphin Research Center which is open to the public for tours, a dedicated bike trail along US 1 which will take you from Grassy Key to the Seven Mile Bridge (the old bridge is a great spot to exercise and watch the fish below from a 'birds eye view'). The historic museum is a great spot to spend an afternoon and offers nature trails through a Keys hardwood hammock. Sombrero Beach, oceanside in Marathon, is another popular spot for a change of pace and Bahia Honda State Park, 20 minutes south of Marathon, offers more great 'Keys' beaches. Lots of shops, restaurants, and services are available throughout Marathon, even though you may feel like you are on a private retreat away from the world, grocery stores, drugs stores, bait and tackle shops and just about everything you could need on vacation is just minutes away. If you do not have your own boat there are many boat rental companies in the area that will let you bring a boat to your dock during your stay! May consider a allowing a pet (dog). Please contact me with information on the pet to see if it is allowed (breed, age and size), if approved the fee would be times how many weeks your stay is. Pool Heat is optional and additional. You will need to let me know in advance and pay for prior to arrival. City of Marathon License Please Note: Our cancellation time frame is not what VRBO publishes. It is 90 days prior to arrival for rentals that are shorter in term than 42 nights, 120 days for rentals more than 42 nights or more in duration. If you cancel more than 90/120 days prior to arrival your Deposit will be refunded. If you cancel within 90/120 days to arrival your deposit and any rent payments will be at risk unless we are able to rebook your dates. We are able to offer travel insurance, please ask for more information at the time of reservation if you are interested.

Amenities

Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV

Map of Marathon, FL

Reviews

4.8/5.0
Outstanding(63 Reviews)
8.0
Jan 2024
The views inside and outside of this home are out of this world beautiful. We barely even left the house for the week since we had paradise down our steps. The host was very communicative and made sure to address any issues or concerns that we had.
10.0
Jan 2024
This home was a wonderful! We had a great week! The home is very clean, spacious, private, and well appointed. We cooked at the home for most of our stay and had everything we needed. The outdoor decks, pool area, and dock were great for relaxing. We did a lot of fishing off the dock and with the kayak. We loved seeing all the wildlife. The large school of parrot fish were fun to watch. We also saw sharks, manatees, stingrays, and caught grunts, pufferfish, snapper, and needlefish. Unfortunately the pool and spa heater were not working during our stay but it didn’t hinder our vacation at all, just would have been a bonus if it was working. Kitty did work to get it running with a service tech and kept us informed during the process, which we appreciated. For us, the house was a perfect location in the middle keys making it convenient for necessities and nice to day trip to Key West and Islamorada. The only negative and it has nothing to do with house, were the no see-ums. We got ate up! Just an FYI for any future renters, use bug spray!
4.0
star 5 empty
Jan 2024
Right on Florida Bay is always a treat. Pool area was fantastic. Pool table was a fun addition. Located in a great neighborhood. The only reason I didn’t rate a 5 star was there was a lot of sea grass on or near the shore which smelled terrible when the wind was blowing in. Can’t do anything about that. I understand that but it was not pleasant at times. Overall, very nice place to stay!
5.0
Jan 2024
As advertised
5.0
Dec 2023
Even though Mother Nature wasn’t the kindest we still had a wonderful time and loved the house and outdoors.
5.0
Oct 2023
This is the 4th year on Grassy Key, but first stay at this home. Property is in a wonderful location and perfect for a family getaway! Saw a variety of fish and a manatee! Seamless check in/ out as well as easy of access to property management!
5.0
Aug 2023
The only issue we had were no see em bugs. We have rented in the keys for 10 years and Know they are down there but they were excessive. Specifically on the chairs on the hammock anything cloth really was infested We did find some dirty clothes under a bed which were not ours. The place is great with a great location
5.0
Aug 2023
Great house - tropical, fun vibe - good dock with plenty of water even at low tide. Beautiful views - doesn’t get direct sun which is great - sunsets were awesome on the boat! Enjoyed the changing hues of the gulf from the porch, dock and pool! Excellent trip!

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Marathon?

The average price for a rental in Marathon is $504 per night. This rental is $403 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Gulf-Front Refuge on Grassy Key. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at The Gulf-Front Refuge on Grassy Key. Enjoy the water!

Is The Gulf-Front Refuge on Grassy Key pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at The Gulf-Front Refuge on Grassy Key?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, and internet / wifi.

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