Oceanfront, Private, Lushly Landscaped, Sombrero Beach in Marathon

City of Marathon Vacation Rental License PLR2013-00021. Directly on the Atlantic Ocean, this very comfortable, well-appointed, one-story home is surrounded by lush landscaping for privacy and seclusion. The view is toward the southwest, featuring vivid sunsets, and Sombrero Key Lighthouse in the distance, marking the coral reef. White-sand Sombrero Beach is just across the water to the west. You can kayak across in minutes, or sometimes even walk or swim across.

Our house is in the heart of Marathon, only two miles from the center of shopping, dining, and attractions, yet is quiet and secluded, since it's on a little island accessed by bridge. The house is spacious, light and airy, with ceiling fans in all rooms, tile floors throughout, and a rare coral-rock wall in the living room. The large windows and glass doors seem to bring the ocean and the tropical landscaping inside.

The large master bedroom looks out on the ocean. This room has a living area and separate dressing area as well. The second bedroom has a queen and a twin, and the third has two twins. The dining table seats six comfortably. The kitchen and breakfast bar which seats four, look out on the ocean as well.

Our shallow-water boat basin is ideal for kayaks. Walk down the ladder and you can wade around, or swim, or launch kayaks. Please note: our boat basin cannot accommodate motorboats.

Sometimes dolphins swim into our view, and manatees come close to the seawall to dine on the seagrass early in the morning. The oceanside patio is pleasantly shaded by coconut palms and a native silver buttonwood tree. You can enjoy coffee in the morning, or a drink at sunset, and watch the sea life go by. The landscaping has been enhanced with about 80 species of native trees, shrubs, grasses, flowers, many of which are favorites of the birds and butterflies.

Inside: Central Air Conditioning. Tile Floors. Ceiling Fans in All Rooms. Fully Equipped Kitchen. Washer/Dryer. Ample Bed Linens, Towels and Beach Towels. Two Hair Dryers. Two Telephones.
Cable TV in All Bedrooms and Living Room, which also has DVD, VCR, CD Player, iPod Dock, Several Dozen CDs from Classical, to Latin, to Jazz. Binoculars, Books and Games. High-speed internet - AT&T DSL Ultra with wireless modem (access from any room in the house)
Outside: One double OCEAN KAYAK, one single COBRA KAYAK. Lots of Patio Furniture and Umbrellas. Outdoor Shower.
Gas Grill. Paved, Shaded Driveway.

Nearby activities:
CRANE HAMMOCK a 63-acre nature preserve and natural history museum,
at MM 50;
PIGEON KEY historic site at the end of the Seven-Mile Bridge, MM 47;
BAHIA HONDA state park, voted "most beautiful" beach, at MM 37

The basic rate is $2,400 per week. Plus state and county tax of 12.5%.

We offer a two-bedroom option at $1,800, for up to four people, from May to December.
Please email for a quote if you are interested.

Discounts also offered for multiple weeks.

One week minimum, per City of Marathon vacation rental rule.

$500 refundable security deposit required. 
$150 cleaning fee.  No other taxes or fees.
Flexible check-in, check-out days, for example Tuesday to Tuesday (when airfares are lower).
Please note:  Maximum occupancy is six people, no exceptions.
No smoking anywhere on the premises, inside or outside.
No pets. No motorboats.
- credit cards accepted
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