Escape to a sun-soaked Marathon home, perfect for family adventures in the Florida Keys. This three-bedroom retreat boasts a private pool, spacious patio with lounge chairs and seating for 6, plus dockage that can handle boats up to 60 feet in length. Unwind by the large open canal leading to the Bay or explore nearby attractions like great food and grocery stores.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81835 sq ft
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Dolphin Retreat-3 bedroom 2 Bath Marathon Home w Private Pool & 60 foot Dock
Have you been dreaming of a sun-soaked Florida Keys getaway with ample space for your whole family? Turn those dreams into a reality at this canal-front three-bedroom Marathon home with private pool, a location that's perfect for high seas adventures, and room for up to 8 guests. Heated pool on request with a fee of $350 for the week. Only heating the pool during the months of November to April each year. Dockage can handle a boat up to 60 feet on length. Home has a ton of patio chairs, lounge chairs, table that seat 6 and more. Homes bathrooms have been updated fully. Back yard has a large open canal that leads to the Bay for great fishing, diving, snorkeling and much more for the family. Dock has a filet table and water on the dock. Outside pool area has a bait freezer with a full size fridge for all the extra food or drinks! Home is located in Marathon middle Keys with great food and grocery stores for all your needs. City is very strict on the amount of people in the home. If you bring more than 8 people there will be a an issue so please make sure you do not go over that amount. Please stay safe and enjoy the home...please note home has a ring camera at the front door and one camera that faces the pool equipment and on back side of the home.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Heated pool
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Ice maker
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
No elevator
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Things to do
Heated pool
Kayak
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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you 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 trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
Home has a ring camera on the front door area and one on the side of the home pool facing the pool equipment.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
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
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
About the area
Marathon is home to this vacation home. Florida Keys Country Club and Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sombrero Beach and Curry Hammock State Park. Visit our Marathon travel guide
Does Dolphin Retreat-3 bedroom 2 Bath Marathon Home w Private Pool & 60 foot Dock have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Dolphin Retreat-3 bedroom 2 Bath Marathon Home w Private Pool & 60 foot Dock pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Dolphin Retreat-3 bedroom 2 Bath Marathon Home w Private Pool & 60 foot Dock?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Dolphin Retreat-3 bedroom 2 Bath Marathon Home w Private Pool & 60 foot Dock?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Dolphin Retreat-3 bedroom 2 Bath Marathon Home w Private Pool & 60 foot Dock located?
Situated in Marathon, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Crane Point Museum and Nature Center, Marathon Air Museum, and Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center. Sunset Park Beach and Boot Key Harbor are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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Dolphin Retreat-3 bedroom 2 Bath Marathon Home w Private Pool & 60 foot Dock Reviews
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My husband & I loved Dolphin Retreat. The house was amazing. We kayaked on the canal.We love the beaches and ended our days in the warm & relaxing pool. It is a great place to stay.
Our stay was amazing. We go to the keys every summer but this by far was the best stay. The house was perfect for our family. The pool was amazing and the water view and dock were perfect for our boat and getting out to the water quickly for fishing. Definitely recommend
We had an amazing week in the well equipped and decorated home. Great location and extremely comfortable and spacious. We’ll be looking forward to coming back
The house and location were excellent . Especially liked the two living rooms. Kids had their own TV !!!!!! Being boaters the close proximity to the ramp was appreciated. Will definitely be back .
The property was just as described. The house was very clean and well supplied. The pool was a total hit. The location was great. Plenty of good restaurants and the beach were close by. Loved that there was a pack n play. A few beach chairs would have been nice but we made do.
We would definitely rent here again.
The place and pictures are accurate and the place was comfortable and clean with everything we needed. We had an infant and they had a pack-n-play wish we knew about because we brought one. Location was great we drove to Key West one day and it was an hour and easy drive. The pool we had heated and it was well worth it and a great pool with a nice back yard area to relax. I would recommend and would def stay again in the future.
I recently had the pleasure of staying at the Dolphin Retreat and it was truly a delightful experience. The house lived up to its advertisement, especially for us as avid cooks, with its well-equipped kitchen. The highlight was definitely the beautiful and inviting pool, which was wonderfully warm. Additionally, the host's responsiveness added to the overall outstanding experience. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a lovely getaway.
We had a great time on our family vacation, the house/pool were awesome, so comfortable and relaxing! The pool definately served its purpose, and I highly recommend paying to heat it. So worth it! Also, there were so many "extras", particularly in the kitchen!
We would absolutely choose to stay here again! Thank you so much for providing us with such a memorable getaway!
The home was just as listed and even more amazing in person. The property manager was quick to respond and made our stay seamless. The home was very clean upon check in and had everything needed for a week’s stay. The grill and pool were just what you needed after a day on the water. We did bring two boats and found there to be more than enough space for docking with direct access to the gulf side and just a few minute ride to the Atlantic via 7 mile bridge or vaca cut. Sunset cruises were the thing with just having to shoot out the canal for a million dollar view. We thank you for allowing us to stay and would definitely book again!
The property was as advertised and found to be perfect for our needs. Well appointed and immaculately clean. A few minor issues have been related to the host which I a sure will be taken care of. The only major initial issue was with the pool being heated which was rectified in short order. As related to the host, the amenities listed include “Heated Pool” only in the fine print and after the booking did I see the charge for heating. As I said the host and owner rectified the situation and all is good. I just feel there should be truth in advertising. If there is a fee for pool heat list it up front not hide in fine print. VRBP should request this
This is a wonderful house in a great location. Perfect for a family gathering, with enough rooms for people to be in different places, too. The outdoor space is great. We docked a 28 foot boat easily. The kitchen was great (perhaps the best equipped we've had in a vacation rental). Would highly recommend the property. It appears to have recent upgrades. We spent a week. There were a few "glitches." We had arranged for the pool to be heated, but the pool pump was broken, so no swimming. The property manager was good about communicating about the issue, but it could not get fixed as our visit was between Christmas and New Year. The hot water in the showers was not really very hot (it was hot in the sinks). The most upsetting thing though was that the property had three external cameras that were not disclosed to us; one pointed at the swimming pool. And we know that the owner looks at them as we were contacted when we looked at the pool equipment to see if it was running. So the cameras did not ruin our vacation, just made it a little creepy.
very nice home, well laid out and furnished of a week in the keys. easy in easy out boat ramp very close and the canal is a straight shot the the gulf. we were very happy going back in 2026.
Nice location. Kitchen was nicely equipped. Beds and furniture were comfortable. Pool was clean and heated which was needed! Self Check-in/out easy and clear instructions. What they Could improve:No toilet paper (not even starter rolls) 2 empty propane tanks. Outside of house could use a good clean up.
Amazing house, great location, and the backyard was the perfect oasis. The kitchen had everything we needed. I would definitely stay again! Just a heads up to bring your own garbage bags, toilet paper, laundry soap, and we had to get hand soap.
Lovely, spacious house. Very clean and great kitchen. Nice pool, dock area and outside area with tiki shelter all wonderful. Only one negative comment: grandson went behind the bar area and cut his head on low, clear glass shelf he didn’t see. I would absolutely stay here again!
We had an amazing stay this week and don't have a single complaint about this house! From the second we opened the door we knew we made the right choice. We felt so at home we wish we didn't have to leave.
We enjoyed the peaceful gulfside. We always stayed on the Atlantic side before. Enjoyed fishing at Bethel area. Snorkeked at Sombrero reef. The house was perfect for the 2 couples. Pool was great after a day of fishing/boating.