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Gulfside Escape: Luxury 5 Bed/4 Bath Oasis in The Tides at Vaca Cut
Marathon, FL

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9.8

Exceptional

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10/10 Excellent

Nancy P., Arvada, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our family
This large home was perfect for our friends and family celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary. Each bedroom was clean and spacious. The beds are on the softer side but very comfortable. The kitchen is well equipped and had everything we needed. The heated pool had a lot of use. We did not use the hot tub. The home is right next to the road and near the airport so it is not quiet on the outside but that was never an issue for us. You cannot hear the road from the inside of the house. We loved sitting on the balcony and watching the boat traffic and wildlife on the Cut. Would love to come back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

William M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Marathon Triangle
Property and house was well appointed, linens lacking (mostly towels). We titled our stay the Marathon triangle because of air, land and sea traffic. Lots of planes, cars and boats. Not a quiet place, but we expected it after reading reviews. Close to road (US1), Airport and on the cut. Was cool boat watching, and fishing on the dock was great and under the bridge. Didnt hear the noise inside the house, a different stay than we're use to. All in all we had a nice trip with family that we hadnt seen for a long time. Comfy beds, which is a huge deal for me with bad back and neck. If renting a boat, its a challenging dockage, get as close to dock to avoid major current. We did not use the whips provided, because one was missing tie off rope and tip, but concrete piers had rubber bumpers installed on them, so tying directly to dock cletes were secure enough for overnight mooring. Its suppose to be a no wake zone, but few boats adhered to this. If your trip is for fishing and boating, great place to stay. Pool and hottub were both clean and warm.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Everything was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Wonderful place to stay. Plenty of space for multiple families. Everyone enjoyed the pool and fishing off the dock. Very clean. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caroline S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Vacation
The proberty was perfect for my family of 10. We had plenty of space for everyone to be comfortable. The pool and hot tub was a life saver for my grandchildren. There was a dock out in front of the condo so we rented a boat for the week which was great! Also, the property managers were very easy to communicate with! They even helped us when our car would not start because of a dead battery! I highly recommend this property for a family or adult couples!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Joan M., Lloyd harbor, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic home
The property was wonderful but the location right beside US 1 was extremely disappointing . Between the noise from the cars, trucks, motorcycles plus the airport nearby, being outside by the pool was not a relaxing, peaceful vacation. we loved the house and would book again but not for the sound level.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre V., USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
Beautiful, very clean property. There was plenty of space for our group of 8 adults. We enjoyed sitting by the pool during the day and using the hot tub in the evenings. Property owner was very quick with replies to questions. Dianna had good recommendations for restaurants. The turf by the pool was much better than having sand. Beds were comfortable. Kitchen- we ate breakfast and lunch in. We bought a couple of dish towels to wash dishes so could use more kitchen towels. Pans/ pots/baking sheets could use an upgrade. Overall fabulous property with great amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

scott B., Milan, TN

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect view and location
The views of seeing the ocean and the gulf from one porch was awesome. The tarpon feeding in the cut in front of us for a solid week gave us plenty to watch while we were there. We fished out of Marathon on a charter and took some day trips and the location of this home was perfect. Communication with the owner was easy and they responded to any questions my wife or the other ladies might have had. Our joke was that next time, we may have to rent something not so nice so we wouldn’t be enticed to stay at the house!!!!! Very pleased.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S., Waukesha, Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness
Blissful getaway
This is our second visit to this property and we had yet another great trip. The property is clean, well maintained, stocked well and in a perfect location. The owners are very responsive to any questions or concerns. We enjoyed the sunshine and pool at the house every day, and all of our favorite places to eat are within a 10 minute drive, as well as the beach. We look forward to our next visit....we miss it already.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation house!
Owner was really great and responsive. The location was perfect for our activities in Marathon. The house was beautiful. The pool and hot tub were enjoyed by the adults and kids. Excellent location for our extended family vacation. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

JANET R., Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
More then we exy
Very easy smooth process
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Stacie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Marathon Key Get Away
Overall the property was great and we had an amazing time. We were able to utilize the dock for the boats and it was easy in and out access. Part of the property could have used a little TLC prior to arrival (lots of animal poop by the pool and outside patio, stains on the pool lounge chairs, and slightly broken grill). Property owner was very responsive to questions or needs. Fun location with lots of good places to eat and also fun to cook and eat at the house. Would recommend for friends and family.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie G., Johns Creek

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Place!
Hosts were responsive with questions, location was great, place was super clean... beautiful view, dock was easy to get to (note no access directly from back yard... so bring rolling coolers or strong men), pool was great, great decor... highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tigner R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation
Top drawer Family had a wonderful time
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Had a wonderful trip
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Marathon Rental
We stayed at this gorgeous property with another family (4 adults and 5 teenagers) and it was absolutely perfect for us. The house is laid out well and had plenty of room for all of us. We enjoyed the outside space and loved having iguanas visit everyday by the pool. There were plenty of bath and pool towels and as many other reviewers have stated, the house is squeaky clean! Dianna answered all of our questions quickly and gave us great recommendations for local restaurants. We loved the water view but unfortunately the place where we rented our pontoon boat from did not let us dock it at the house due to the very swift current and height of the dock (the vaca cut current was very strong!). It was not a big deal as the mains was only 2 miles from the house. My only suggestion would be to invest in some bigger pots and pans for the kitchen as it was difficult to make breakfast for 9 people using an 8 inch pan but maybe most people eat out? Other than that we could not have been happier with this rental!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer 2021
This property is perfect! 11 of us and everyone had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Monica W., Vancouver, WA

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Family Trip
The 9 of us meet each year in a new place to celebrate all of the events of the previous year missed while living on both coasts and in the middle. This house was ideal place to relax, reconnect, and regroup after too much time apart. We loved swimming in the pool, the water off the dock, at Sombrero Beach and off the pontoon boat we rented. Communication with Dianna was quick and complete. We will recommend this listing to other friends thinking of a trip to the Keys.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Graduation celebration
The house was beautiful and everything we had hoped for. Plenty of space for everyone to enjoy themselves and relax. The pool and hot tub were used heavily. Being on the water was great, my husband rented a boat for the week and was able to keep it there right out front. The owner was easy to work with and get ahold of whenever we had questions. Would definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Boat watching was amazing.
Our group of family and friends had a great time on our stay. The location couldn’t have been any better. We certainly would return. The house fit us well. The gathering spaces had plenty of seating and were comfortable. Loved having so many extra beach towels. And we loved having 2 sets of washers and dryers. The following is where there were opportunities: the cookware needs to be replaced. Trying to cook breakfast for 12 on a small skillet where it no longer had any non-stick qualities was a chore. A griddle would be a great addition to the kitchen. Also one of the knives was broken already upon our arrival. I laid those items on the counter to bring attention to them when we checked out. Additionally, just take note that you will share the green space out back with the Iquanas. We enjoyed interacting with them. But we did have to sweep their poop out the back fence a couple times. Not a deal breaker but something to be warned about. And the last item is that there were no fan speed controls for any of the rooms. If the speed was too fast, your only option is turning them off. Remotes should be made available to the renters. Overall our stay was great. And we certainly would return when these items are corrected.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2023
Thanks Jennifer for the heads up on the skillet and knives. We have new ones being delivered tomorrow!!!😊So glad you enjoyed your time at the house and we look forward to having you back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property with plenty to watch
Great house that is well furnished! I would definitely recommend if you enjoy sitting by the pool watching boats go by. It has several great spots to enjoy outdoor living.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

diane k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property with an excellent location
We loved the house and the property. Everything we could have needed was there. The Vaca Cut location was convenient to anywhere we wanted to boat and the fishing from the dock was excellent as well. Our GPS took us to the back of the neighborhood instead of the front gate so backing the boat out was a little crazy but once we got to the correct entrance all went smoothly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Craig K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place and location.
Very nice and clean, lots of extras like little freezer downstairs, extra towels, hot tub.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sherelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Moran Family Vacation
The house was everything they claimed it would be and more. We were on a family vacation with 6 adults and 2 small children. Everyone had an awesome time. Plenty of parking for all guests and boat trailer. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracy Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place! You won't regret it!
We had 9 of us. 4 kids and 9 adults. The house was stunning and very clean. There was a ton of room. We did not feel crowded. Our favorite part was the pier/dock. We saw huge Tarpon, lobster, eels, manatees, dolphins and plenty of other fish. We had a blast at this place!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous home right in the water
Incredible home with plenty of room! We had so many lovely meals. Loved it all.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B., Hudson, OH

Liked: Cleanliness
An amazing vacation!!!!
Our family of 12 ( 6 adults and 6 children) spent 9 days in Diana and Mark’s place. It was fantastic! Diana was very easy to work with and made sure everything was taken care of for us. We will definitely be returning!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
Excellent home with plenty of space. Loved having our own pool and hot tub. Location is right near locals farmers market and within walking distance to restaurants. Loved having paddle boards and bikes. VERY clean! It is near a main road but we weren’t disturbed by the road noise.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view
We had a great time and hope to be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful relaxing week!
What a fantastic vacation! We were a group of 5 couples from MN. Dianna was awesome to work with! We asked that the pool be warmer than usual, & wow.. it was the perfect temp. The location was wonderful, with amazing views! We saw dolphins swimming by, & had a few manatee as well. The sun sets were breath taking. This property was perfect in every way! We were a large group of different ages, & we all had an amazing vacation. Thank you for working with us to make this a very memorable vacation!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
PERFECT VACATION
Our stay was amazing! The place was perfect for our group! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tara R., Wisconsin, United States

Liked: Cleanliness
STOP & LOOK NO FURTHER
I am an accommodations snob. This home FAR exceeded my expectations. When we travel we stay at the Ritz & Four Seasons — I want to be pampered when I travel. I can’t say enough how wonderful this property is! The pictures are amazing but don’t do it justice. Had it not been rented immediately following our departure we would have extended our stay at least three more nights (after staying 10)! Fishing off the pier was fun! Watching the fish swim from the light beneath the pier at night was magical. Pretty sure our kids are going to ask for a pool at our house as they lived in their swimsuits over our stay. Definitely go to the Sunset Grill for a sunset. Great bar, fun pool, corn hole, delicious drinks and wonderful service. We lived relaxing in the hot tub most every night. We will definitely book here and no where else for our next trip to The Keys :)
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2023
Thank you Tara for the kind words. So glad your family enjoyed our home away from home. Hope to see you again soon!!! Dianna and Mark

10/10 Excellent

Renee A.

Liked: Cleanliness
FAMILY VACATION
This is a wonderful property. They were easy to work with. The pool was heated for January enjoyment. We suggested additional kitchen equipment for cooking in. In general my kids said they enjoyed as much as some of the other Caribbean destinations.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katrina A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vaca Cut Slice of Paradise
What a fantastic location, a fantastic house, fantastic view...and FULL of amenities! The view of Vaca Cut and it's happenings all times of day was a totally unexpected treat! Even though we were one of the few guests that did not bring a boat, the dock was amazing to hang out on and watch fish, birds, other boaters, etc. The lights under it at night were like living at an aquarium! The house was spotless and set up for fun, luxury and comfort. The kids had a blast in the pool and the fenced-in area within the property gave them room to spread out without us having to worry about them wandering off or encountering danger. The indoor/outdoor living areas kept the adults happy as we enjoyed the blue waters of the canal from almost every room. There were NO down points to this property. Beds were super comfy, decor is beautiful, towels were cozy and plentiful, bikes, hot tub, games, tv's in every room, and everything super super clean.....no complaints from this huge age range of guests. Thank you for sharing your amazing home....we will be looking at booking same time next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S., Waukesha, Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness
Blissful getaway
We recently had an 11 day stay at this property. We were very happy with our experience. The home is immaculate and beautiful. There is plenty of room and it was adequately stocked with the items we needed. It was very nice to have pool towels and beach mats provided. Having the turf under the beach chairs as opposed to the sand most of the other units had was very nice. We were able to do workouts and yoga in the morning, and enjoy the chairs the rest of the day without getting covered in sand. The bikes were used on several occasions. The hot tub was used daily...that was a super relaxing way to end each day. The couple of hiccups we had were handled very quickly with communication with the owner. We would highly recommend this rental and appreciate Dianna and her family allowing us to stay in this beautiful home.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise!
We highly recommend this property for anyone wanting to spend time in paradise. The Keys are beautiful and this location is perfect for enjoying them.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tricia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home!
We had a wonderful stay! Dianna was so helpful and the house is fantastic! The house was clean and new and well stocked! Perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Beth H., Lake Orion, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
Our experience was great from start to finish! We had quick responses from the owners and the were very helpful and attentive answering our questions! We traveled with three adults five kids ages 13-19. The property was gorgeous spacious and easily accommodated our group. The decor and amenities were top notch! Because of the pandemic and traveling with my sister sho is immune compromised we stayed at the house almost exclusively..The home was large enough to accomodate us all for meals and the kitchen was appointed with everything we needed....We throughly enjoyed our stay in this beautiful home and would definitely recommend this property!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020