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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

80 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Waterfront escape with dock, furnished deck & patio, grill & central AC

  • Welcome to DOCKSIDE, your perfect Keys escape! This charming canalside home is designed for couples seeking relaxation, romance, and adventure on the water.

    What You'll Love
    • Large private dock just 215 feet from open water—bring your boat and enjoy quick access to the Atlantic.
    • Expansive deck & outdoor shower for sun-soaked afternoons and easy clean-ups after a day on the water.
    • A quiet residential neighborhood, offering peace and privacy while still being close to everything Marathon has to offer.
    • Vaulted wooden ceilings and cozy living space with cable TV, sliding glass doors, and breezy open-concept design.
    • Fully equipped kitchen & dining for four, perfect for home-cooked meals or rainy day board games.

    Nearby Points of Interest
    • Marathon Air Museum (0.7 mi) – Aviation history and exhibits just minutes away.
    • Children's Rotary Park (0.7 mi) – Shady walking paths, playground, and picnic spots.
    • Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters (1.6 mi) – Feed stingrays, meet sharks, and explore marine life up close.
    • Crane Point Hammock (1.8 mi) – Nature trails, butterfly garden, and historical sites.
    • The Turtle Hospital (3.4 mi) – Educational tours supporting sea turtle rescue and rehab.
    • Dolphin Research Center (7.5 mi) – Swim, interact, and learn about dolphins in a natural setting.
    • Keys Cable Park (7.9 mi) – Wakeboarding, paddleboarding, and adventure sports for thrill-seekers.

    Shopping & Dining
    Just a short drive away, you'll find Marathon's local shops, seafood markets, and casual dining spots. Stock up on fresh catch at Fishermen's Community Market, browse souvenirs at Marathon Plaza Shopping Center, or enjoy waterfront dining at Lazy Days South and Keys Fisheries, both local favorites.

    Perfect For
    Whether you're planning a romantic getaway for two or simply want to unwind by the water with direct boating access, DOCKSIDE offers the best of Marathon—peace, adventure, and authentic Keys charm.

    THINGS TO KNOW
    This home is not suitable for young children.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • 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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 864 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 in the city centre and on the waterfront. Marathon Air Museum and Crane Point Museum and Nature Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center and Florida Keys Country Club. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours. Visit our Marathon travel guide
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Marathon, FL

What's nearby

  • Curry Hammock State Park
    Curry Hammock State Park
    4 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Sombrero Key Lighthouse offshore of Vaca Key in Marathon in the Florida Keys.
    Vaca Key
    6 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Sombrero Beach
    Sombrero Beach
    6 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Seven Mile Bridge
    Seven Mile Bridge
    10 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Marathon Air Museum
    16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Brass Monkey
    3 min drive
  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Circle K
    2 min drive
  • The Island Fish Company
    4 min drive
  • Roco's Dockside bar & grill
    5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Waterfront escape with dock, furnished deck & patio, grill & central AC have a pool?

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

Is Waterfront escape with dock, furnished deck & patio, grill & central AC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Waterfront escape with dock, furnished deck & patio, grill & central AC?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront escape with dock, furnished deck & patio, grill & central AC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront escape with dock, furnished deck & patio, grill & central AC?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront escape with dock, furnished deck & patio, grill & central AC located?

Located in the heart of Marathon, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Marathon Air Museum, Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center and Crane Point Museum and Nature Center. Sunset Park Beach and Coco Plum Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Waterfront escape with dock, furnished deck & patio, grill & central AC Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wray E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was great! House was comfortable and cleanPerfect for two couples
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

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

Great marathon location

Great stay with everything we could need in location and options.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy U.

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

Beautiful pool and landscape area

Had a wonderful 2 weeks. Very impressive outdoor area with pool and pretty landscaping. Great views from the deck. We spent a lot of our time outside. House was very clean and well taken care of. We loved it there.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Vanessa L.

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

Family getaway

Location was good for us in the middle of marathon. We had everything we needed for the week. We were located right on a canal and walking distance to nice shops and a great coffee and dessert place. The only thing I could complain about was the more hard mattress but many people appreciate a more firm mattress. A great place to stay for 2 couples or a family of 4.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Sixth Time in Marathon

House was great. Matched the pictures and great view of ocean from the deck. House was very cozy and being on the canal was great. Plenty of space and house was well stocked. We have used VRBO in the past and this house ranks right up with our other rentals.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Alison K.

Little piece of paradise

This house is exactly as pictured; quaint, clean and nicely decorated. Sitting out on the deck area was incredibly relaxing. The palms just reaching high enough to offer a little privacy while the breeze offers a lulling sound. The pool and landscape provides a little oasis to catch some sun and cool down. Inside, the furnishings are welcoming and comfortable. Kitchen and bathrooms offered all that you need including basics like paper goods and soap, very convenient. Highly recommend this house for a small family or couples get away. Worth a note if you are bringing a boat, the channel out to open water is shallow and is tricky at and near low tide.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William I.

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

Fantastic Home!!

This property is fabulous. You can tell the owners really take great care over this property. The home is tastefully and perfectly decorated with very nice furniture and coastal decor. The kitchen is very well equipped and overall, the home is completed with very nice fixtures & finishes. The outdoors is just wonderful. The landscaping in and around the pool and the decks is beautiful and a great combination of date, coconut, and non-fruit palm trees, palm bushes, and trees to create a real sense of privacy and luxury around the pool. We brought our boat (20ft), and the dock was perfect. Do yourself a favor, looking for a vacation home in Marathon...look no further!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony C.

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

a very unique house!

this neat well laid out 2-bedroom house has the feel of a chalet about it; it was perfect for what we wanted as a couplebut it wasn’t as well-equipped as we might have expected; for example, there were only four mugs for coffee / tea and only two wine glasses!ignoring this small issue, the upstairs veranda was great for sitting out – for enjoying meals or just reading a book – while the pool area downstairs had plenty of space for lounging in the sun or sitting in the shadethe house is so well located, for Marathon itself and for Islamorada and Key Largo to the north or Key West to the south; there are numerous excellent beaches and State Parks within minutes (literally!) of the house – as well as other interesting places such as Crane Point and 7-mile Bridge: so much to do!we thoroughly enjoyed our 12-day stay at this house in Marathon: would we go back? very definitely!
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R.

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

Excellent vacation

We enjoyed everything about the property and location. We hope to go back again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodelle K.

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

Great home

Beautiful home. Close to great restaurants. Short trip to Key West.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Goang J.

Great location!!!

Fantastic view and just relaxing sitting on the chair enjoying the environment. Full of amenities and things to do.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

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

Celebrated 30th anniversary

Wonderful place As described Weather is fantastic
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

Absolutely perfect

Absolutely perfect home, just missing an ice maker
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pool maintained while there. Perfect. Very clean but to give 5 stars I would suggest changing both bathroom shower liners and hall bath curtain rod. (Rusted and fell in middle of nite 3x. And outdoor chair pads need to be replaced. Loved being on the water and being able to see the open water. It was really a great place that needed minor fixes. I think the fan in hall bath is on its last leg. Also outdoor shade turn handle is totally rusted and sharp on bottom.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tammie L.

Paradise Calls, book this home

We had an amazing stay at Dockside. We could not have asked for a better place to relax and unwind from our hectic lives. The pool was a great way to end the day. We loved being able to jump on our boat and head out for the day for fishing and snorkeling. The location was perfect, close to anywhere you needed to go. I highly recommend Dockside for your vacation. We will be back.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Dewey B.

Awesome!

House was super clean and pool was great.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

Loved it!

Absolutely loved this property! The view can’t be beat and the house was so cozy and clean. The pool was so great after a day on the water. I have to also say the beds were super comfortable, which isn’t common with rentals. Definitely recommend this property for a week!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Dockside-Marathon

Best place ever! Easy access to the ocean and fun in the pool after a full day in the sun! House is quaint and the view is great at any time of the day. Definitely will be back next year!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

Great Location - Great View

Fully stocked, view is incredible, and lots of sun. Large deck around the house with lots of seating. Would be nice to have kayaks and a cooler. Place was spotless - incredibly clean.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William R.

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

Babymoon

My wife and I are expecting our first child in August. We wanted to have a last vacation, just the two of us. This house was perfect for us, and right in the middle of everywhere we wanted to go in the Keys! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

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

July 2022 - Marathon

The property was exactly as advertised. What minor issue we encountered (pool side furniture failure) was replaced in a reasonable time given the holiday (July 4th). Easy boating access to the Atlantic or Gulf side. Very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Joe N.

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

Almost Perfect

The house, pool and property were excellent. We did have a problem in that there was no iron and no spices in the cabinets. I offered to even go get an iron. Unfortunately the response from the property manager was left on our home phone and we did not hear it until we returned. The Kuerig coffee machine had no water filter. These were minor annoyances but definitely affected our stay. Overall we would go back. It is a great spot. 4.5 stars.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jim and/or Lynne S.

As advertised!

The place was spotless when we arrived. Location was great and things were just the way they appeared online. One insignificant item I am am only mentioning because we saw it as a positive. The bifold door slipped off its track while we were unpacking. We weren’t able to fix it so we simply placed it inside the closet and contacted vacasa. They wanted to send someone immediately to ensure our satisfaction. If you own a home yo know things can happen. It’s nice to know that if something should come up, the owner and management company take a great deal of pride if having the best product possible to ensure a great vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zach K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Pam R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025