Quiet Open Water Hideaway On Wildlife Preserve in Marathon

Relax in this peaceful, open-water, bird and wildlife sanctuary with
private views of the State Park. From your living room sofa, only 9
feet from water's edge, you can watch fish swim and birds fly, or if
you prefer, you may simply sit and enjoy the ebb and flow of the tide.
In these environmentally friendly surroundings, you can observe, in a
way you never have, marine life and native birds in unobstructed
waters. Just off the property you can find nature trails leading to
quiet beaches. The patio offers views of a back yard aquarium and the
spectacular beauty of the Florida Keys. Launch our canoe or kayaks
into this ecological paradise and paddle your way along
easy-to-follow, marked mangrove trails. *

You will be very comfortable is these extremely clean and
well-appointed surroundings. This property has brand-new everything:
new furnishings and linens, two plasma flat-screen TV's, Saltillo tile
floors inside and out, new kitchen with stainless steel appliances and
granite counter tops. In the picnic area there is a tiki hut,
barbecue, patio furniture, picnic table and hammock.

*Includes canoe, kayaks and binoculars

We are a few minutes from Marathon, only 1-1/2 hours from the Miami
International Airport, and an hour's drive to Key West, which makes
this a centrally located vacation destination.

Amenities include: wireless internet access, washer and dryer, canoe,
kayaks, binoculars, beach chairs and umbrella, yoga-stretching mats,
tiki hut, hammock, books, picnic table, outdoor furniture, barbecue
gas grill, bait freezer, two plasma flat screen TV's, cable, A/C, two
queen beds, ceiling fans in every room, double door refrigerator,
filtered water, ice maker, oven, microwave, coffee maker, blender,
toaster, hair dryer, clothes iron, lobster pot, tea pot, dish ware and
cooking utensils, spices, coffee, tea, cream and sugar, all paper
products, linens and towels.

Activities include: fish and bird watching, reading and relaxing, wild
life photography, canoeing, kayaking, beach combing, snorkeling, scuba
diving, fly fishing, deep sea fishing, sailing, power boating, hiking
and exploring on the nature trails in the State Park.

You can take day trips to the Everglades National Park, visit The
Turtle Hospital and Museum, Dolphin Research Center, John Pennekamp
Coral Reef State Park, The Theater of The Sea, Bird and Wildlife
Nature Center, World Wide Sportsman, art galleries, enjoy
fantastic seafood and watch the sunsets.

* $1200 week June-November
* $1400 week December-May
* Monthly and long-term leasing also available.
* $300 holds you dates.
* You may pay when you arrive.
* Your $300 security deposit will be completely refunded,
pending return of keys and satisfactory inspection. Except for
laundry, the property and its contents should be returned to its
original condition.
* Cancellation policy: deposit is fully refunded with a 60 day notice.

Payment Options

* All major credit cards accepted.
* Money orders, cashiers checks and personal checks also accepted.

General Information

* Check-in is at 3:00 PM, check-out is at 11:00 AM.
* Maid service prior to check-in and after check-out only.
* Parking is available for 2 cars.
* Boat dock available only by reservation.
* Boat trailer parking at local ramp.

In order to maintain the excellence of our accommodations and insure
that all guests share this ecological experience, we ask that you
adhere to the following regulations:

* All guests must be a minimum 21 years of age - valid I.D. required.
* Accommodations are for up to 4 adults - no overnight guests allowed.
* Smoking is permitted outside only.
* Sorry, no pets allowed.
* Please note this is a wildlife refuge, we recycle plastics, glass
and newspapers.
* The fish are our treasured residents, so we ask that you not fish
off the sea wall.
* There is a no disturbance policy after 10:00 PM.
* Payment in full is required upon arrival.