This house was perfect for our 7th annual guys' fishing trip. I have been renting in Marathon for 20 years and we chose this house specifically for the quick access to offshore fishing and close proximity to Sunset Grille. It did not disappoint in either regard. 1 minute to ocean-side open water is hard to find in Marathon. The very small, but functional kitchen is well appointed with supplies. The house was very clean and plenty of linens and toiletries were provided for our stay.The ladder to the loft is a bit treacherous but doable for able bodied middle aged men. Small children or older guests should plan to stay in one of the two bedrooms.The deck and dock are fantastic and where we spent most of our time when not fishing or supporting the local watering holes. Dock, fillet table, hose, shore power all in great condition unlike our past rentals. Had everything we needed to clean our catch and dock the boat.Bait freezer and ice machine in lower level were very useful. Ice machine is good for drink ice or a small cooler. You will have to buy sufficient ice for fish coolers elsewhere. Lastly, Joanne and Island Breeze were a joy to deal with. Very responsive and accommodating. Will definitely be renting with them again.

Family vacation in Marathon: We planned a vacation for two and since it was school break. week-ended with 4 adults and 2 children. The house was perfect. The grandchildren loved the loft especially the "shark" comforter.The kitchen was stocked with just about any utensil we could need. The house was clean, had more than adequate linens and the waher/dryer was a huge plus.The deck and canal provided entertainment for all ages.The location was excellent and peaceful. The use of texting for information was very good, and the one time I needed to speak to someone for information,it was easy.

Well appointed and maintained vacation home in a great location - on a lagoon with lots of wildlife, beautiful shaded porch with table, lounge chairs, landscaped for privacy. Perfect for two couples - with opportunities for walking, biking, kayaking, fishing, dining, shopping right outside the door. Spent time daily on Pigeon Key bridge - biking, walking, watching rays, sharks, turtles. Minutes to great beaches - Bahia Honda and Sombrero - and all of the dining/ shopping options in Marathon.Kitchen was well appointed with all manner of pans, blenders, utensils, knives to do whatever cooking/ baking/ eating in was desired. Beds were very comfortable and living space suitable for gathering with four people - porch provided additional shaded living space for hanging out and eating.Ground floor utility room/ laundry was perfect for storing bikes, fishing equipment, kayak gear, etc. A couple of minor issues that arose were quickly dealt with by the Island Breezes team of Robin and Randy (i.e. toilet tank running continuously).Exceptional rental… we will be back!

I will not bash this property because the bed and deck were fabulous but I'll be honest about the home! 1) Island Breeze Realty was great to work with on the rental. 2) I had to order a TV in order to watch ESPN and other channels. Their TVs recieved about 12 channels and 5 were in Spanish. Two tvs were about 20 years old and there was a smart tv was in the guest bedroom but you needed a ROKU code to add anything to the 32 inch television. 3) The furniture in the den was old and small. All the cushions were worn out. 4) There wasn't a can opener with the kichen utensils and utensils were marginal. 5) The floor fan was so loud that it couldn't be used. 6) The deck was large and had a great view. The deck furniture sat so low and you couldnt see over the hand rail while relaxing. 7) There is a house about 20 feet away. The steps going to the houses are shared. 8) The house is quite tight for 2 couples. One family would be okay. 9) The neighbors next door live there and are wonderful. 10) There is a sewer plant close by so be prepared for the occasional odors. 11) There is an ice maker under the house. The ice maker in the house doesn't work so be prepared to go up and down 20 steps. 12) Great fishing from the pier and wonderful location for boating in the gulf and ocean. 13) Sunset grill is a short crawl away. I feel the amount of money I spent for 3 weeks that it should be better.