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Enjoy a tranquil beach experience with a palm tree, rocky shoreline, and clear blue sea.
Enjoy waterfront dining and scenic views from this two-story restaurant with a thatched roof and outdoor seating area.
Relax by the pool with a view of lush palm trees and a thatched-roof structure in the background.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a central island, dishwasher, refrigerator, oven, and flat-screen TV.
Relax by the pool or dine al fresco amidst palm trees and a sandy beach.

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Marathon, FL
  • The Turtle Hospital
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Vaca Key
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Sombrero Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the area

Marathon

This holiday home places you steps from Boot Key Harbor and within a short 5-minute stroll of Shady Palm Art Gallery. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a private pool and a washing machine. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and home features free WiFi, a patio and a coffee/tea maker. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a TV and a hairdryer are also available. .This smoke-free holiday home offers a garden and barbecues. Additionally, you'll find a hot tub and laundry facilities. .Near this Marathon holiday home, you'll find Sombrero Beach.
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What's nearby

  • The Turtle Hospital - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Florida Keys Country Club - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Vaca Key - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Sombrero Beach - 8 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Seven Mile Bridge - 8 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Grille & Raw Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Porky's Bayside Restaurant and Marina - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burdines Waterfront - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Summer Openings - Last Minute Savings! Deep Water Canal, SwimSpa Pool, Kayaks!

**If you’re looking for larger accommodations, please view our home on the same canal, VRBO # 2413494**

Enjoy total privacy, including no contact self check-in, at this immaculate canal front home. Come relax and enjoy the convenience, seclusion, and comfort of our canal front, one level, "Twin Dolphin" home in the heart of the Florida Keys and Marathon, Florida at Mile Marker 48.5! With no neighbors on either side of the home, this is the ideal spot for personal space at our 100 foot wide lot in the middle of the Keys! The mangrove trails of Boot Key are only a 10 minute paddle from the backyard in the 2 provided kayaks. Twin Dolphin is situated on a wide, deep water, canal less than 200 yards from Boot Key Harbour, home to the ever popular Burdines and Chiki Tiki Grill. With plenty of dockage for your boat (up to 40') and space at the house to park your boat trailer, and just around the corner by water from the beginning of the famous Seven Mile Bridge, this is truly a vacationer’s paradise. Sombrero Reef, with its crystal clear water, is a snorklers and divers delight which can be reached in a very short boat ride from Twin Dolphin! Bring your own boat, rent one here or charter a fishing or dive/snorkel trip. The options are truly endless! Beautiful Sombrero Beach is just a kayak paddle away through Boot Key Harbor in one of the 2 provided kayaks.

Closer to home, in the canal front backyard you can clean your day's catch waterside at our fish cleaning station, wash away the heat and salt of the day in our private outdoor shower and settle in for some relaxation or swimming in our 16' heated (or not!), jetted swimming pool spa. The shade of the tiki hut is a perfect setting to enjoy your morning coffee, your nightcap, and everything in between! And of course, the waterside hammock under the coconut palms is the ideal location for those much needed siestas! For the more energetic, you can drop the provided kayaks in the water and explore Boot Key and the surrounding canals. You're likely to see Manatee, Dolphin and a wide range of fish and other wildlife!

Indoors, you'll find Twin Dolphin very accommodating for your vacation needs and comfort. The amply supplied kitchen provides everything you should require for preparing the simplest to the extravagant meal. With granite countertops and plenty of workspace, looking out to the beautiful patio and beyond to the water should make "kitchen duty" a breeze! The Twin Dolphin dining table seats 6 in our cheerful sun/dining room; however, most opt for meals under the TikiHut. The living area is perfect for air conditioned relaxation while enjoying your favorite shows or sporting events on the new 60" television with DISH TV programming and internet capability. The 2 bedrooms feature queen size beds, plenty of closet and drawer space, and one is equipped with an internet capable television with DISH TV and a built in DVD player. The full bathroom has a tub/shower combination. There is also a comfy new queen size sleeper sofa in the living area for additional sleep space. The washer and dryer allow you to pack less and return home with clean clothes! The bait freezer is for your use during your stay as well. And rest assured, the home has central air conditioning for reprieve from your tropical vacation!

Located at Mile Marker 48.5, on a quiet residential street directly off of Highway One (The Overseas Highway), we're in the perfect spot for walking or bicycling as we're less than a mile from Publix, West Marine, the 33rd Street Public Boat Ramp, Walgreens, Home Depot, and a large variety of restaurants, including ocean front grills and bars! Twin Dolphin truly couldn't be in a more convenient location by land or water. Come explore the Florida Keys at your home away from home, Twin Dolphin!

Please note, our home is a well constructed single family home with a yard and trees! Be sure to do your homework as many listings are modular/mobile homes situated on concrete slabs with no yard and the next mobile home just an arms length away. There will be no unpleasant surprises if you decide to vacation at Twin Dolphin!

City of Marathon Vacation License:
VACA-20-1137

Property manager

Kathy Reynolds

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING INSIDE

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • 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
  • 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 26

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
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
Return both keys to the lockbox to avoid the lost key charge!

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Please note, this is a waterfront home

Important information

You need to know

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Summer Openings - Last Minute Savings! Deep Water Canal, SwimSpa Pool, Kayaks!?

The closest beach to Summer Openings - Last Minute Savings! Deep Water Canal, SwimSpa Pool, Kayaks! is Sombrero Beach (2.2 km).

Does Summer Openings - Last Minute Savings! Deep Water Canal, SwimSpa Pool, Kayaks! have a pool?

Summer Openings - Last Minute Savings! Deep Water Canal, SwimSpa Pool, Kayaks! has a heated pool and a pool.

What luxury perks are available at Summer Openings - Last Minute Savings! Deep Water Canal, SwimSpa Pool, Kayaks!?

This property features a heated pool, as well as a private pool and a living room.

What makes Summer Openings - Last Minute Savings! Deep Water Canal, SwimSpa Pool, Kayaks! a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, private pools, and private patios all help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Summer Openings - Last Minute Savings! Deep Water Canal, SwimSpa Pool, Kayaks!.

Is there a private hot tub at Summer Openings - Last Minute Savings! Deep Water Canal, SwimSpa Pool, Kayaks!?

Yep, there is a hot tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Summer Openings - Last Minute Savings! Deep Water Canal, SwimSpa Pool, Kayaks!?

No, Summer Openings - Last Minute Savings! Deep Water Canal, SwimSpa Pool, Kayaks! does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Summer Openings - Last Minute Savings! Deep Water Canal, SwimSpa Pool, Kayaks!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Summer Openings - Last Minute Savings! Deep Water Canal, SwimSpa Pool, Kayaks!?

No, pets are not allowed.

Summer Openings - Last Minute Savings! Deep Water Canal, SwimSpa Pool, Kayaks! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 145 out of 158 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 158 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 158 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 158 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 158 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pedro A.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible Stay in the Florida Keys!

Words truly can’t capture how amazing this rental is! The house itself is spacious, comfortable, and had more than enough room for our family of four—but it was the outdoor space that truly made the experience unforgettable.We spent our days fishing in the canal, kayaking around beautiful Boot Key, and enjoying stunning sunrises right from the property. One of the highlights? Spotting manatees just off the seawall—absolutely magical!The location is perfectly central, making it super convenient to explore everything the Keys have to offer. Whether you’re headed out for dinner, shopping, or a boat day, you’re never far from the options.Kathy was an absolute pleasure to work with—friendly, responsive, and incredibly helpful from start to finish.This place is a must-stay for anyone visiting the Keys. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

Great place. Would rent again. No issues.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sisters vacation

My sister and I came to the Keys to celebrate our birthdays. We traveled around the area snorkeling sightseeing or going to beach in the mornings and then spent evenings having a few drinks while sitting under the Tikki bar watching the boats and manatees cruise the canal. Twin Dolphins is a beautiful cottage in a nice location.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Twin Dolphin Stay

A very good property to stay in. Clean and tidy. We enjoyed our two weeks here very much. If we were to have any criticism at all it would be that the view from the property was excluded due to the big boat being in the way. The greenery around the spa pool also needed to be trimmed back to make it easier to get in and out but this is just a minor point. Overall we would recommend this property to anyone wishing to have a holiday in Marathon
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing time!

The house was very clean and better than expected with updated kitchen. The kayaks were the best! We went out several times and saw manatees, a shark and many dolphins. We had everything we needed. Tiki bar, large hot tub, lounge chairs, on the canal in a convenient location. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

June C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great week in Marathon!

We enjoyed our week stay at Twin Dolphins! The home is extremely clean and comfortable. We loved the swimspa and enjoyed kayaking in the canal out back. The location is conveniently located in the middle keys. Easy to reach Key West or Key Largo. Close to Isla Morada.Plenty of fish im the canal as well as a manatee who visited with her baby! Did shark tour in Key West. Thank you for sharing your home. Would love to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful place on the canal

The host is the sweetest lady and very easy to get a hold of. This house was amazing. The beds were comfy. We spent so much time on the back porch and I loved spending the mornings on the hammock. The canal was perfect, we saw about 2 manatees a day and a dolphin one evening. My husband loved having his boat out behind the house so he could wake up and go fishing every morning. We will stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Private and secluded

My husband and I stayed here celebrating my 60th birthdate. This house was emmaculate. The canal view was very calming and the lication was serene and peaceful. It was close to good eating places and two grocery stores. Its a one hour drive one way to Key West. The swim spa was nice to have on busy days. We would definitely recommend this place for anyone looking to relax in the Keys.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

The house was very nice. A quiet retreat for the week. We even had a chance to see a manatee in the canal.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

Twin Dolphin is absolutely perfect! It was everything that we were hoping for and more. We had such a great time and we can't wait to come back again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tim W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Feeling Low Key

We loved our stay at the twin dolphin. The place is exactly as it is described on VRBO. It was close to many awesome spots, although walkers take your life in your hands on the highway. Beds were comfortable but small for queens. Great dock to fish and people watch and the swim spa was great! Only 2 small beefs… there was never enough hot water and the cleaning crew working outside filled every trash can leaving us no place to put checkout trash. .
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marianne Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Florida Vacation

We enjoyed staying at Twin Dolphins house for a week and did not want to leave. The house is immaculately clean and the outdoor space is amazing. We spent a lot of time sitting under the tiki hut enjoying the rustling palm trees, fish popping up in the canal as well as the manatees swimming in the canal. We also enjoyed the provided kayaks and spent several hours exploring the harbor and canals. The location was great and we were able to enjoy many of the activities of the keys. The host communication was great and answered all our questions prior to our arrival with the packet she sent us. I would highly recommend this vacation rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

Nice property. Would return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne T., Punta Gorda, FL

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for a boat

Nicely updated and maintained older home. It's located in a quiet neighborhood with trailer parking in front of the house. The beds were comfortable with soft linens. The shower/tub was utilitarian, but functional. It was easy to communicate with the host. Definitely met our needs and expectations.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation 2024

Great little waterfront house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Clean & Convenient

Great place to stay. Owners are very responsive if needed. Extremely clean beautiful place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect honeymoon!

This home is absolutely perfect! Although it was hot during our stay, the breeze in the back kept it cool! The swimspa was great to dip in and cool off. The best part was being able to kayak with six manatees that came straight to the canal! We saw nurse shark, dolphin, barracuda, and a large variety of other fish. The location is perfect. Everything was perfect! We will be coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad I., United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect vacation

This home has the best location to sit back and relax or boat out to your favorite fishing spot. Great access to either the Atlantic, gulf or Sombrero beach. Definitely our favorite location to stay in Marathon!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Marathon Location

This was a great property. Our family enjoyed the house - it was a convenient launching point for activities throughout the Keys. With the swimspa present, we elected to spend several days just at the house relaxing. Very clean, comfortable and well stocked.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous week in Marathon

We had a great stay at Kathy's house in Marathon. Communication was top notch from the minute we inquired about renting up until our departure. House is exactly as described. Cute (very clean) older home that fit our needs perfectly. We loved being on the canal where we saw lots of different wildlife. The guys enjoyed fishing on the canal where they caught a nurse shark, snapper and tarpon. Bonus was that the canal was very quiet with very little boat traffic. We didn't rent a boat for multiple days, but if we would have the dock would have been great for tying up a boat. Dryer decided to quit working the day before our departure (of no fault of the owner's) and within an hour she had her service guy out. By the end of the day we had a new dryer. House was great and was lacking nothing. If we are ever back in the Keys we will most definitely rent from Kathy again and look forward to our stay at Twin Dolphin.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Me and my wife stayed for a week and overall it was very relaxing! The house was very clean and being able to relax in the backyard under the tiki hut and going in the swim spa was really enjoyable. The only downside that we had was that we didn’t know the house across the street had access to the right of the property and they could see everything we did while we were outside so it lacked privacy, just would of been nice to know that or if there was some kind of screening in between yards so you didn’t see one another.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Libby B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous week in the Keys!

This was our second stay at the Twin Dolphins house, and it did not disappoint! Lovely, adorable home…has everything you need…great location. Rented a boat this year and that makes all the difference. Saw lots of wildlife, including FIVE manatees on Wednesday - three adults and two babies. Just fantastic!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard B., Tulsa OK

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Florida House

My girlfriend and I enjoyed staying at Twin Dolphins house for a week in January. The house is immaculately clean, the outdoor living space makes the house seem larger. I spent a lot of time on my laptop under the tiki hut next to the hot tub. It was safe and quiet, I could work out there any hour of the day or evening. The only sound was the palm trees swaying in the breeze. I very nice place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024