Beach Nuts vacation rental home is a tropical retreat just steps to Sombrero Beach. Enjoy the above ground pool surrounded by lush landscaping, relax in private outdoor areas or indulge in al fresco dining by the pool. This quirky compound features three bedrooms with king-size beds and a fully equipped kitchen for cooking your catch of the day.
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9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8232 sq m
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
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About this property
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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Charming Beach House w/ Pool, Dock & Steps to Sombrero Beach
Summary:
Marathon FL 4BR Beach Home | Pool, Dock & Steps to Sombrero Beach!
The Space:
Located just 300 feet from Sombrero Beach, “Beach Nuts” is a fun and eclectic 4-bedroom tropical retreat where retro charm meets island living.
A 40-foot private dock and fish-cleaning station + bait freezer make this home a boater’s dream, with quick access to Sombrero Reef for world-class snorkeling, diving, and fishing.
Inside, enjoy spacious living areas, a fully equipped kitchen, two dining areas, and a large covered porch perfect for cooking your catch and gathering with family and friends. Unwind in your own tropical oasis featuring multiple private lounging areas, lush landscaping, and an above-ground pool w/ small deck.
Whether you're here for beach days, boating adventures, or poolside relaxation, Beach Nuts delivers the ultimate Florida Keys getaway!
Guest Bedroom 1:
King bed
Connected Half Bath
Guest Bedroom 2:
King bed
Connected Half Bath
*Guest bed #1 & #2 share a walk-in shower. The frosted shower doors provide total privacy for anyone using either of the two half baths. The shared shower also opens up to the outdoor pool area for easy after-sun clean-up
Guest Bedroom 3:
Queen bed
Master Suite:
Queen bed
Queen Futon
Amenities:
Off-Street Parking
Central Air Conditioning
Fully Equipped Kitchen
Gas BBQ Grill
Linens Provided
Boat Dockage for up to a 40-foot boat, max 2 boats please not to exceed 40 feet of dockage available.
WiFi and Cable TV
Flat Screen TV's
Guest Access:
Guests will have access to the entire property, private above-ground pool, and dockage.
The Neighborhood:
The highly sought out Sombrero Beach neighborhood, very walkable and is close to shopping centers, dining and the iconic sombrero beach.
Getting Around:
We recommend a vehicle for getting around. Keys Shuttle provides daily door to door shuttle service from the Florida Keys from/to Miami and Ft. Lauderdale airports.
Other Things to Note:
**THIS POOL IS NOT HEATED. Small deck to access pool
Pets Allowed- You are required to select this option & pay the pet fee upon booking.
Please note that if you plan to travel with a boat, we can only guarantee that one boat will be able to fit at the dock. Please be sure you are familiar with the dock size and do not assume more than one watercraft can be secured at the property during your stay.
This property has a 7-Night minimum. No exceptions.
Interaction with Guests:
Minimal interaction- Lock box check-in
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Pool/Spa
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shower
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
On the waterfront
Things to do
Optional golf privileges
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
Small dogs allowed with owner approval, $150 pet fee per pet. Non-smoking home.
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Pay a one-time $150 pet fee that is non-refundable
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
Located in Marathon, this holiday home is 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. Visit our Marathon travel guide
Is Charming Beach House w/ Pool & Steps to Sombrero Beach pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Charming Beach House w/ Pool & Steps to Sombrero Beach?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Charming Beach House w/ Pool & Steps to Sombrero Beach?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Charming Beach House w/ Pool & Steps to Sombrero Beach?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Charming Beach House w/ Pool & Steps to Sombrero Beach located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Sombrero Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Crane Point Museum and Nature Center and Florida Keys Country Club. Boot Key Harbor is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.
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Charming Beach House w/ Pool, Dock & Steps to Sombrero Beach Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
We had an amazing time at Sandy’s property. We spent out mornings on the dock fishing and nature watching. We saw manatees, lizards, crabs, lobsters, eels, all kinds of stuff. Spent a good amount of time in the pool and the beach, which were both warm since the weather is so hot. Sombrero beach near by was amazing. The house is big and very open and in a great location. Would definitely stay here again.
Great house with everything we needed. The dock was super protected but easy access the ocean. The kids loved fishing, the manatees and the gecko's. The house was super clean and had plenty of space.
The house is comfortable, beautiful, open and spacious. The location was amazing and it was fantastic to dock the boat at home and launch kayaks directly from our back yard. We even saw a baby nurse shark swimming by the dock and kayaked to a mangrove canopy right from the house. We had a fantastic time and would definitely recommend Beach Nuts :)
Spacious and clean, ideal lot for privacy, fenced back yard on canal, ample parking, AC worked great, nice sitting areas. Big screened porch. Close to beach and groceries, restaurants. Property managers were very responsive with any issues that arose.
Great location, walking distance to sombrero beach with beautiful sunsets. We used local kayak company to deliver kayaks and used on site kayak launch and kayaked through boot key mangrove tunnels! Clean pool with floats, patio area, and grilled out a night. Spacious and clean. Perfect for a pandemic get away. Would recommend!
Korah S.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cheri E.
13 Aug 2018
Very comfortable home in a great location
Our group of 7 fit perfectly in this spacious home. Loved having a dock for our 30' boat and being walking distance from Sombrero Beach. It is also a very short boat ride to get out to the Atlantic Ocean. The house has a lot of common areas to hang out in. We also enjoyed all of the outdoor areas. The decor makes you feel like you are in the keys. Also, very conveniently located for grocery shopping and dining out. We would definitely like to visit again!
Great neighborhood and location! Easy access to the Beach, the Gulf and the Ocean! All the conveniences (grocery, restaurants, etc) are near by. As other reviewers stated the bathrooms are odd but useable! No problem for the 6 of us that stayed! Great AC!!!!! We will return!
Property would hold a big group with lots of space. Located on a hard to find Sombrero beach walk. Biking was great to the beach. Be prepared for a funky bathroom setup which is off set by the dock and manatee watching. Reminder the pool is great but not heated.
We stayed in Beach Nuts in April of 2021. It was my parents, myself and husband and 3 teenagers and two dogs. The house was perfect for us. Check in process was smooth. Received the code when the house was ready. The house was clean and larger that we expected. We rented Kayaks for the week and paddled through boot key daily. We will definitely be back. All of us had a wonderful time.
Location could not get any better! We were able to walk to Sombrero beach in 3 minutes! It was an older home in need of some TLC though. There was plenty of room for my family to spread out. But some light fixtures did not work. And there were lots of bugs, particularly in the Jack and Jill bathroom.
Had a fabulous time. Pros: great location, 3’ pool perfect for our kids, very clean, lots of indoor and outdoor space, screened porch was perfect for enjoying breeze, saw many animals (iguanas, lobsters, fish, jellyfish, etc), good communication from property managers. Negatives: house shows it’s age (eg, superficial cracks in walls), bathrooms are unique. To be clear, not an issue for us- in fact, bathroom layout worked great with young kids! All in all, fabulous rental and we’d stay again. Thank you!!
The location is perfect. Great quiet neighborhood to walk the dog and 3 doors down from Sombrero Beach. Very close to grocery/liquor stores. The house is very clean and spacious. The bathrooms are a little strange as other reviews state but we knew that going in so we were fine. The screened porch is huge, it rained a few times so this was a great feature. You can fish from the dock or put a boat there. We saw a variety of fish like mangrove snapper, barracuda, a shark and had manatees visit us twice. Kayaking from the house is fantastic! You can kayak the canals, Boot Key or the ocean. We loved the house and the location, can’t wait to go back!
Overall the home is very nice, the location is great and the dock for the boat was very nice. We loved the floorplan!There are a few things that should be better attended too.1) The pool turned GREEN after 3 days and no one came out. I own a pool and noticed the pump was not running. Not a healthy situation2) When we walked in the floors were still damp from clean, so I thought "nice and clean", but the bedroom floor by the laundry room was not clean, my wife sweep it and got a LOT of dirt up.3) The corner cabinet in the kitchen is broken and when we opened it, it feel and almost smashed my toe! Very dangerous.4) Kitchen was stocked "OK" but I have stayed in a number of VRBOs over the years and this one was probably the less supplied. There were no flat baking sheets, and limited teaspoons, etc.5) The bathroom by laundry is VERY tiny. Could not sit on toilet straight due to wall.On the positive side1) AC worked GREAT!2) We had 6 adults and had plenty of room3) we loved the layout4) The grill was clean and worked (unlike others I have stayed at)5) there were two coffee makers6) Again, the dock and location was greatOverall, we had a good experience and would recommend it for a group of 6-8 people.
Our stay was amazing! The home is spacious with plenty of room to spread out. Although we didn't sleep much, the bedrooms were great. The bathrooms were a little different but for our family, they worked perfectly. You can access the jack and jill from the pool if needed which is super convenient. The pool was awesome and with the shade top and made it so much nicer to hang out all day. The boat dock was a huge asset! We literally went out everyday and could board right from there. Even launched our kayaks without any issue. Sitting on the dock in the morning watching the fish swim all up and down the canal was relaxing too! The home comes with everything you need from extra beach towels, to floats in the pool and even a separate location for the laundry room so don't have to hear the dryer all night. We hung out on the screened in back porch at night and it was super quiet. The best part were the iguanas which were quite lively and always sun bathing.They are truly more afraid of you than you are of them lol. The house is super convenient to everything and a short walk to the beach which is great when you want to see the sun set and rise! Thoroughly enjoyed every part and cannot wait to come back!
Property is quirky as other reviews have stated and needs some work but I knew that gonig in so I will not knock that in this review. Beds were comfortable/firm. Washer and driyer is available and it the side shed which is pretty normal for the keys. There were some older fishing poles we used that served their purpose. Otherwise if you want to fish you can buy a pole. Their are minimal supplies provided, so you will need to pick up some things at the store.
Great location, great outdoor area with newer grill and LP tanks provided. Plenty of room for the four of us (wife, myself and two adult children). Plenty of towels and their are also some beach towels available. Nice beach a block away, MUST take part in the sunset at the beach!! Close to any and all stores (driving).
I rented a boat and was able to dock it at the house for a few days, which was a nice benefit. If you have some experience in boating but have never done it in the ICWW I would recommend renting. I used Vacation Boat Rentals ask for Cathy, they were great to deal with. She is about 10 minutes up from the house and a 25 minute boat ride away.
Douglas L.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
Dustin B.
30 Jun 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
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Had good expectations for this property considering we paid a lot for a week. This property lacks a lot. Things are not being kept up with, we noticed a lot of broken doors, knobs, hoses, electrical wires exposed, etc. electrical cords exposed in the socket and was a huge danger to our toddler who kept trying to touch it (this should be fixed immediately). Pros:It was close to everything including the beachBeds and Towels clean Open floor plan Manatee in canal out backCons: Old refrigerator that struggled to stay coolPrevious guests used fridge/freezer for bait. Someone had left bait in the house fridge and freezer and the stench was terrible our entire stay. Dirty towels left in the dryer by cleaners.Smallest bathroom toilet -you can’t even sit down without hitting your knees on the wall. We found the bait station out on the dock full of cut up old bait (squid) and we had to clean it up, but the hoses out there were all broken. Cleaning was not done - fridge had food on top of it with lots of dust, hair in dishes, there was tons of dust and hair under furniture like they haven’t been cleaned. Fridge wasn’t clean and smelt like bait. The pool hasn’t been maintained and has floating debris/particles.Kids shorts found outside in the couch and were soiled. Paid a cleaning fee for a dirty house and had to clean it as a paying guest on vacation. Would not recommend staying here unless you don’t mind it being dirty.
Great location dated home with challenging bathroom situation
The home is in a great location and although it is dated and needs updating, it was adequate as we spent most of the time on our boat which is wonderful to have docked out back with a fish cleaning station. The two king bedrooms share a jack and jill style bathroom, which is a problem if there are two non-related people in the bedrooms. It would be better if they weren’t connected at all, or if the owners put drywall in the shower to provide privacy as you walk in on the other people and hear all the sounds of them going to the bathroom, and the shower between the two toilets has glass so you can see to the other side, so you need to either yell or use a light signal technique to use the bathroom without someone walking in on you. When we read the prior reviews we were under the impression one set of adults could use the third bedroom with its own private bathroom, but it was an after market addition with such a small space, only small kids could sit on the toilet. If you are over 5’2” you need to straddle the toilet b/c your knees hit the bathroom wall if you try to sit normally on the toilet. Bottom line, this is a dated home that works well for one family, but not two couples. The location is great. The pool is an above ground style circular small pool (not our preference and felt like a hot tub due to being so small and above ground…but it worked). The property manager was excellent! She replaced the broken dryer the same day we informed her it didn’t work and repaired the A/C that stopped working later in the week, the same day also. I can’t say enough about the responsiveness of the property manager. We will definitely book with Island Breeze managed properties again.