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OPEN WATER PARADISE ☀️ 2/2 HALF DUPLEX IN KEY COLONY BEACH (MARATHON, FL) (34)

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Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Marina
Terrace/patio
Point of interest
Smart TV, Netflix, streaming services

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

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

OPEN WATER PARADISE ☀️ 2/2 HALF DUPLEX IN KEY COLONY BEACH (MARATHON, FL) (34)

Remodeled! Half Duplex with walk thru layout! Under new ownership as of November 2020.

MODERN / CLEAN / SPACIOUS

*** CABANA CLUB INCLUDED (Saves you $30 per day / per person)

*** If bringing a boat, please let us know upon booking as we sometimes have a boat in the water.

*** kayaks and bicycles are shared between both units.

7 NIGHT MINIMUM / MAX OCCUPANY: 4

NO PARTIES / NO SMOKING / NO PETS (EXCEPTIONS MADE UPON REQUEST)

Welcome to Open Water Paradise in the Keys! Bay living at its Best! Enjoy swimming and fishing right from your dock!.

As you enter Key Colony Beach, a quiet and peaceful island town, you are immediately immersed in a tropical atmosphere supported by beautiful water views. Open Water Paradise is located just a short drive into Key Colony Beach and perfectly embodies the relaxing and true Keys ambience you came for. Picture yourself enjoying sea breezes from your private screened porch right on Bonefish Bay. Enjoy a frozen margarita and hum along to some Jimmy Buffet as you experience leisure and luxury available only in Paradise.

Open Water Paradise is positioned along Bonefish Bay, which means that unlike other homes in Key Colony Beach this home is NOT on a canal. It features open water views from both the rear and front of the house.

Our Living Area of the Home features ample and comfortable seating centered around a flat screen television with full cable service and wifi service. The glass doors open up onto your screened in porch, the perfect place to enjoy early morning coffee or an evening cocktail.

Cook up your catch of the day in the fully equipped kitchen featuring full sized appliances, pots, pans and dishes. Or, if you prefer you can grill on our gas grill provided (please be courteous of the next quest and maintain the integrity of the grill).

The Master Bedroom is furnished with a luxurious King Sized bed with a flat screen tv, and features a view of Shelter Bay from the front window. The Master Bedroom also features a full Master Bathroom. You will also find a full size washer and dryer for your convenience!

The Guest Bedroom is appointed with 1 Queen and 1 twin bed with space for another twin (inflatable can be brought and situated) flat screen television. The Guest Bathroom is located directly adjacent to the Guest Bedroom with a walk through floor plan. All of the towels and linens you need for your stay in paradise are provided.

Open Water Paradise has 30 feet of dockage located directly in your backyard for your use with plenty of deep water for your boat!. In minutes you can be in the Ocean or Gulf fishing/snorkeling on the Ocean side reefs or crossing the Vaca Cut for a Gulf side excursion.

For the catch of the day; a bait freezer is also provided to keep your catch fresh until you are ready to enjoy it. And, you don't need to be an experienced angler to catch fish of all kinds just off your private dock!. You may even see a Manatee or a family of Dolphins exploring the Bay.

Our home is located a short walk from Sparky’s Landing Bar and Restaurant and Tarpon's Creek, local favorites known for its waterfront dining and fresh, local ingredients. As the day winds down you can enjoy local musicians playing an array of styles for your entertainment.

Also a short walk away lies Sunset Beach, known for incredible views of famed Florida Keys sunsets enjoyed from the sandy beach.

Both Key Colony Inn Restaurant and Cabana Breezes Restaurant and Bar are located within a few blocks. The entirety of Key Colony Beach offers walking trails and bike trails around the entire island.

Boat rental and snorkeling trips distance from our home to Deep Blue Dive shop in Key Colony Beach. We have 4 Kayaks for personal use, including one tandem and three single. We also have 2 bikes and fishing poles for casting off the dock. There is a full size fish cleaning station and a freezer to store your catch.

Our goal is to help make your dream vacation a reality. And don't forget, we provide bicycles for another wonderful way to explore Key Colony Beach and all our home has to offer!


Home Features:

* Children Friendly: Highchair, Playpen available upon request.

*Open Water Views

*30ft of Deep Water Docking

*Privacy Screened Porch

*Nice, friendly, quiet neighbors

*Outdoor Seating

*Air Conditioning

*Wireless Internet

*Gas Grill

*Fully Equipped Kitchen

*Dishwasher

*Microwave

*Full Washer/Dryer

*Bait Freezer

*Fish cleaning station

*1 Tandem Kayak, 3 single kayaks, life vests

*Two Bicycles

*Parking for 2 cars in front of home

*Near by parking for boat trailer for $100+ per week

Community Features:

*Beach Access

*Boating

*Playground/Park

*3 Par Golf Course

*Walking Trails and Bike Trails

*Fresh Local Dining

*Waterfront Entertainment

Amenities

* Internet

* 30ft Finger Dock

* Ground Level

* All Linens Provided

* Cabana Club Membership

* Deep Water ocean side bay

* Ceiling Fans

* Dishwasher

* Washer/Dryer

* Fully Equipped Kitchen

* Coffee Machine

* Rice Cooker

* Blender

* Toaster

* Exterior Seating

* Range

* Refrigerator/Freezer

* Microwave

* Bait Freezer

* Gas Grill

* 3 flat screen TVs with Roku TV for access to apps such as YouTube, Netflix, Disney plus, Hulu which would be accessed with your own login credentials

* King Bed in Master Bedroom

* 1 Queen, 1 Twin bed in second bedroom

Property manager

MELISSA BRITO

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Freezer

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: NO SMOKING NO EXCEPTIONS

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the bay
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Bicycle on site
  • Fish cleaning table on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby

Safety features

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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: NO PETS (EXCEPTIONS MADE UPON REQUEST)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: HIGHCHAIR, PLAYPEN AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: NO PARTIES
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

Keys Paradise! 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom / 30ft Dock

About the neighborhood

Map
Key Colony Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Coco Plum Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Curry Hammock State Park - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sunset Park Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Sombrero Beach - 11 min drive - 9.5 km

Getting around

  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Island Fish Company - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sparky's Landing Fish and Cocktails - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Keys Fisheries - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is OPEN WATER PARADISE ☀️ 2/2 HALF DUPLEX IN KEY COLONY BEACH (MARATHON, FL) (34) pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at OPEN WATER PARADISE ☀️ 2/2 HALF DUPLEX IN KEY COLONY BEACH (MARATHON, FL) (34)?

Self parking is available for a fee.

What time is check-in at OPEN WATER PARADISE ☀️ 2/2 HALF DUPLEX IN KEY COLONY BEACH (MARATHON, FL) (34)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at OPEN WATER PARADISE ☀️ 2/2 HALF DUPLEX IN KEY COLONY BEACH (MARATHON, FL) (34)?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is OPEN WATER PARADISE ☀️ 2/2 HALF DUPLEX IN KEY COLONY BEACH (MARATHON, FL) (34) located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Coco Plum Beach, Marathon Visitor Center, and Curry Hammock State Park. San Pablo Catholic Church and Sunset Park Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

OPEN WATER PARADISE ☀️ 2/2 HALF DUPLEX IN KEY COLONY BEACH (MARATHON, FL) (34) Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 85 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shepheard B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect.
Everything was great! Beautiful spot on the canals, excellent service.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay whether fishing or relaxing~!!
The place is very clean and accommodating! Close to everything! Owner is very easy to communicate with. Place is nicely decorated. Loved fishing off the pier and having the fish cleaning table. The fish and bait freezer was a huge plus! Would definitely recommend to family and friends!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay
Our family enjoyed our stay We loved the kayaks and the use of the Cabana Club After our days out it was nice to come back to a comfortable and clean space
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Very comfortable house. The view is wonderfulm
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan Y., Cape Cod, MA

Liked: Cleanliness
Life is better in the Keys
Paradise! Have stayed in this VRBO "Conch Cottage" several times. Watch the sunrise from your cozy kitchen over Bonefish Bay. Nicely appointed unit with everything we need to enjoy our stay. Clean and comfortable. Huge flat-screen tv. Very nice owner. Highly recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kara K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot!
This is a nice home in a great location. Water views on both sides. Walking/biking distance to several restaurants. Short bike ride to Cabana Club. House was very clean, beds were comfortable. Grill is new. Enjoyed the bikes and kayaks. Quiet peaceful neighborhood.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynda B., Gainesville, GA USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome and comfortable
The views are amazing and the location is perfect. Communication was also more than adequate. It was well equipped and accommodating. We will definitely stay again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kandice B., Greenville, SC

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Vacation
Wonderful Host, with a beautiful water front cottage. Our family felt so relaxed & happy at Melissa’s Rental. We made lots of wonderful memories with our two teenage Grandsons🤗🌴🏊‍♀️🚣‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏖️ Thank U for being so kind😘
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Owner was amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
very nice place to stay. Bring your boat it will be right behind the house. Easy access to Atlantic. Cabana Club membership was a plus.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday/Mini-vaca
House was as just like the pictures. Centrally located to a lot of fun activities. House was nicely stocked with fresh linens and towels and all kitchen appliances worked fine. We all had a great stay. The only negative was that the dock lights turned off when the chest freezer was plugged in/turned on due to some sort of electrical issue.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ivonne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
New favorite stay in the keys
We felt so at home staying at this rental. The place was spotless and Melissa was such an attentive host. Honestly, it was more like communicating with a friend. We loved the proximity to Curry Hammock State Park and the more natural Keys vibe while still being a short drive from Key West. We cannot wait to stay again. One of our favorite things was sitting on the dock and sipping a cold drink. Lots of memories were made and Melissa’s home was at the heart of those experiences.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack G., Columbia

Liked: Cleanliness
One of my nicest stays hands down!
Beautiful on the water clean just a dream vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay in KCB - 2023
What an amazing 3mos. in KCB. Our rental was perfect! It had everything we needed! From comfortable beds/linens, a tv in every room, full size washer/dryer, bait freezer, kayaks and bikes to cruise to the Cabana Club pool! It was clean and comfortable and the “walk-thru” floor plan was no problem with guests! Since it’s warm FL weather, we just went out and around. We loved the screened in porch for coffee or cocktails where our water view was amazing! We loved waking up to a gorgeous sunrise every morning and then sunset at the KCB Sunset Park was filled with neighbors and friends with live music on Sundays. The Key Colony Inn has the best happy hour every day from 3-5 with the most delicious $5 menu and espresso martinis! All of our guests loved the place and had a great stay with us in KCB. Melissa was so accommodating and extremely pleasant and nice that we’re booked for next year and are already looking forward to going back! Thank you, Melissa!!
Stayed 84 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relax to the max
We had a wonderful stay here. To sit and enjoy the water directly behind the house was good for the soul. It matched the photos and we had a great time! I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Holiday Stay!
Great stay at this property over the holidays! Check in/check out were painless. The place was spotless! Melissa is a wonderful host who is readily available via text to answer questions. Location was perfect for visiting various spots in the Keys and the Cabana Club was so wonderful! Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place to stay with a great location
We really enjoyed our stay at this property. The extra bonus was the sunrise.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Blue Water Getaway
This house was a great find. Great sunrises, fishing from dock (caught 4 tarpon!), easy boat dockage, and close to reefs!!! Enjoyed every minute in this clean, comfortable house. Breezes kept bugs away while fishing from dock. Light under dock made it great to fish and watch the fish at night. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patty P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
We stayed for a week to celebrate our daughter and her friend's graduation. This was the perfect middle of the Keys location. We visited Key Largo to do a snorkeling excursion, just a little over an hour drive. We also drove down to Key West twice to explore that wonderful town, also a little over an hour drive. The kayaks at the condo were perfect. Grill was great. Sitting out on the dock at night was a nice ending to each day.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brieanna B., St. Petersburg, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, Beachy vacay!!!
This is such a wonderful spot if you are either renting or bringing down a boat. There is tropical boat rentals right next to this home which makes it very easy. The duplex is very clean and cozy. The beds were amazing after a long day of fishing and boating. The kitchen is fully stocked which is very important as we cook a lot at home. There is no grass except for neighbors, which they were so great to let our pets go as long as you clean up after yourself. There is a dog park 6 minutes away. Great for a family of 4. The key colony club pool, private beach access, bar and restaurant was a nice little hangout.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
Very clean and cozy. Great location for fishing and boating. Perfect for a getaway
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

Liked: Cleanliness
great location
Staying in Marathon kept you central to the Keys. Staying at this house as a blessing. Clean, cool, easy access, Cabana Club access, and water on both front and back.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Crystal M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay
Great place for our family of 3. Everything was clean and tidy. It was nice having the dock right there to fish and have nice scenery. We met the owner's mom and brother and they were very nice and personable! I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trisha N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Property clean right on the water had a lot of fun
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy T., Gonzales

Liked: Cleanliness
Our happy place
This was our fourth time staying in Marathon and our second time this year staying at one of Melissa and her family’s rentals. She is so easy to communicate with and wants to make sure your stay is amazing. The property is a perfect location right on the water with a wide open view, not a view of another camp right across from you. Everything was spotless and just as pictured. And we had a brand new comfy king mattress to greet us. We really enjoyed our mornings on the screened in porch and our evenings fishing right from the dock. I caught fish every afternoon, just none were keepers. It’s an easy walk to three amazing restaurants, Havana Jacks, Sparkys, and Island Fish Company. All are great and to say we drive 1,000 miles for the food wouldn’t be a total lie. You can also walk to Sunset Beach and see the beautiful sunset. On our afternoon walks were saw many manatee in the near by canals and quite a few iguana. Key Colony is such a safe area that I don’t mind taking evening walks alone. Everyone greets you as they pass by. Our days were spent fishing the near by bridges and visiting many of the beautiful state parks. Marathon has so much to offer that a week is never enough. The sea grass did come in while we are there, that and the wind seem to follow me, but we were still able to take the kayaks out and fish the pier. One day we will make it to the Cabana Club, there never seems to be enough hours in the day. We hope that Marathon continues to be an annual vacation and Melissa, Ray and Ralph will always be our first choice as hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022