Marathon, Florida creates a diving and fishing environment unique in the world. Troll the beautiful blue waters for ferocious fighters, such as, dolphin, sailfish, marlin and wahoo or anchor just off the reefs for bottom huggers, such as, grouper and snapper. With easy access to the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, this home is perfect for anglers and the water sports enthusiast. The deep waterway has a straight route to the Gulf with no winding canals. Within minutes in either direction and no idle zones, is the 7-mile bridge and Vaca Cut to enter the Atlantic Ocean. If there are rough seas in the ocean, the bayside is typically calmer. The Gulf is where you are going to find lobster, plenty of fish, and excellent conditions for kayaking, paddle boarding, and snorkeling. The Harbor Drive boat ramp is .3 miles from our home and located at 1278 Harbor Drive. There is a $25 launch and retrieval fee and there is a kiosk that accepts credit cards. If your boat trailer has three axles or more, you cannot use this boat ramp and will have to use the boat ramp located at 33rd Street Gulf. As you walk in, the tile throughout creates a sense of openness. The décor is nautical with creative touches. The living room boasts a leather sectional with three recliners and a 65-inch smart TV with high speed WIFI, Direct TV, and Netflix. There is a balcony to enjoy your coffee on the barstools overlooking the water. The fully equipped kitchen has granite countertops, refrigerator with ice and water, dishwasher, glass-top stove/oven, microwave, motion kitchen faucet and a kitchen bar counter with two barstools. There is a Ninja toaster/air fryer oven and a flex brew coffee maker that makes twelve cups or a K-cup single brew. We love to cook so the kitchen is fully equipped with an array of spices. With families in mind, the dining table seats six. Unwind in the master bedroom that features a king size bed with a plush cooling mattress, a 32-inch smart TV, desk, and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. The second bedroom has two full size beds with plush cooling mattresses, 32-inch smart TV. It is perfect for adults and kids. The third bedroom has a queen size bed with a plush cooling mattress and a 32-inch smart TV. There is a guest bathroom, which has a tub and shower. The house is completely stocked with blow dryers, hand and body soap, shampoo, conditioner, toothbrushes and paste, laundry and dishwasher detergent, cleaning supplies, trash bags, toilet paper, paper towels, tinfoil, small and large storage bags, and more. Let us not forget the inside washer and dryer. After fishing all day, nothing is like cooling off in the pool haggling to see who caught the biggest fish. The pool is heated in the winter with a cover to maintain the temperature. Everyone loves the outdoor space, which features a tiki hut with a dining table that seats four, two porch swings and 45-inch TV including music channels. There is a gas barbeque grill, additional table that seats four, summer kitchen with cookware, sink, bait freezer, ice machine (makes 300 pounds of ice), mini refrigerator, open-air shower with a conch shell head, fish cleaning table, electric, water and pressure washer at the dock, locked storage room, downstairs bathroom, two kayaks that seats four people with life vests, four beach chairs with an umbrella, four fishing poles with tackle. The two swings and a bean toss game are perfect to entertain the kids. Take a ride on the two beach cruiser bikes to explore the area. When in season, you can harvest your own fruit. There are bananas, lemons, limes, mangos, mulberries, papayas, pineapples, and star fruit. Imagine yourself sitting on the swings watching the manatees go by while the breeze nourishes your soul. Your mind is at ease, just nature at its best. Come and live the dream and discover for yourself why so many people love the Florida Keys. We welcome your well-behaved dog of all shapes and sizes. Your fur baby will feel at home. No need to bring your dog bowls, we have a set in the home. There is plenty of yard space to play and a shaded fence area to chill. Please contact us in advance upon booking for the dog policy information. There is an additional non-refundable $100 cleaning charge to assure the home is allergen-free for the next incoming guest. Are you interested in checking out the local attractions? Visit the Turtle Hospital, historic little Pigeon Key Island, and museum, the Crane Point Hammock Nature Preserve and History Museum. You can immerse yourself at the Aquarium Encounters or the world-renowned Dolphin Research Center where you can get up close and personal (even swim with) Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins. The area restaurants offer everything from casual ocean-front dining featuring continental cuisine and coastal specialties. We consider ourselves as “Foodies” and recommend Hideaway Café, which is recognized for its excellence in serving top-notch cuisines. For an appetizer, we recommend the escargot that is sauteed in garlic with fresh spinach and cheese. Every dish is outstanding; however, our favorite entrée is the hog fish francese. They have an incredible wine selection, and the desserts are out of this world! Be sure to call to make reservations. Lazy Days South has oceanfront dining while feasting on exquisite Keys style cuisine. Any seafood prepared in the “Lazy Day Style” is delicious. If you like Cuban food, you need to get takeout at La Nina restaurant. We recommend roast pork or chicken with white rice, black beans, and plantains. On Fridays, they have oxtail, which is amazing! Irie Island Eats is Caribbean seafood and has the most amazing poke bowls we have ever eaten! It is outdoor eating only or takeout. It was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. As for groceries, there is a Publix grocery store within minutes from our home. The store has a wide variety of seafood, souvenirs and even fishing gear and bait. In the same complex, stop by Publix liquor store for all your cocktail needs. My favorite part going grocery shopping, is watching the roosters, chickens, and baby chicks in the parking lot. They are the welcoming committee for the Florida Keys!!! PRL #: VACA-21-534