Title: Private Waterfront Single Family Home,Heated Pool,Dock,Ocean Views,Kayaks, WOW - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=34004657&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Private Waterfront Single Family Home,Heated Pool,Dock,Ocean Views,Kayaks, WOW ## Photo gallery for Private Waterfront Single Family Home,Heated Pool,Dock,Ocean Views,Kayaks, WOW ![Marina - Private Waterfront Single Family Home,Heated Pool,Dock,Ocean Views,Kayaks, WOW (Marathon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34010000/34004700/34004657/a5f124f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![A heated pool - Private Waterfront Single Family Home,Heated Pool,Dock,Ocean Views,Kayaks, WOW (Marathon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34010000/34004700/34004657/f7a7880a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Private Waterfront Single Family Home,Heated Pool,Dock,Ocean Views,Kayaks, WOW (Marathon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34010000/34004700/34004657/816b5f7e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books - Private Waterfront Single Family Home,Heated Pool,Dock,Ocean Views,Kayaks, WOW (Marathon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34010000/34004700/34004657/c6a70319.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books - Private Waterfront Single Family Home,Heated Pool,Dock,Ocean Views,Kayaks, WOW (Marathon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34010000/34004700/34004657/09bafc21.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience the warmth of Lemon Key Cottage, a newly renovated home in the Florida Keys. Located on a deep water canal just 5 homes from the ocean, this haven invites you to slow down and unwind by its heated pool or tie up your boat at the 60’ lighted dock with electrical outlets. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61450 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Private Waterfront Single Family Home,Heated Pool,Dock,Ocean Views,Kayaks, WOW Lemon Key Cottage Welcome home… Thanks to Hurricane Irma, we now have a beautiful newly renovated home! We've concluded a complete restoration and modernization. (check out the new pics) Lemon Key Cottage is absolutely stunning with new: bathrooms, kitchen, appliances, flooring, windows, metal roof, doors, lanai and pool bathroom, landscaping, furniture, pool equipment, and much more. We LOVE the result! Everything is new, and it looks beautiful, bright, clean, cozy, and rejuvenating. Our home was recently featured by Trips to Discover Magazine! We know you'll like the result too. Jeff and I would like to welcome you to our Florida Keys home. We desire that your stay with us is memorable, relaxing, rejuvenating and enjoyable. Grab your sunglasses, flip-flops, and sunscreen and make your way to our beautiful heated pool. Don’t forget to make your favorite umbrella drink! It’s your time to slow down, relax and let the Keys’ mystique envelop and rejuvenate you. What we have is yours to enjoy… Lemon Key Cottage is located on a deep water (12’) canal only 5 homes from the ocean. So, bring your own boat and tie up to our 60’ lighted dock with electrical outlets. (We can dock non-rental boats up to 27' LOA with 'prior to booking' permission.) Our canal contains a variety of fish species especially Mangrove Snapper and bait fish like mullet and pilchards. Feel free to use the provided fishing poles to catch dinner off the dock. Use small hooks baited with shrimp or squid and fish under the dock or boats for some decent snappers. Throw a cast net and see what you catch. A lighted fish cleaning station is provided with a wash down hose. You can see the occasional predator fish at night around the dock. There’s a bait fish cage available. Snorkeling, kayaking, paddle boarding or flats fishing is accessible right at the end of the canal. If diving is your thing you'll find some of the best dive spots minutes from our dock. Occasionally, our canal is visited by Manatees, so be careful when operating watercraft. The canal empties into the ocean through a flats area. Our flats are an amazing aquarium of ocean life. Do yourself a favor and take the two provided tandem kayaks through these waters to see a plethora of sea life. From our canal, you can reach the Gulf by taking Vaca Cut, which is less than a 5 minute boat ride. We purchased Lemon Key Cottage in July of 2012\. We made additions and renovations including; the heated pool with fiber optic night lights, landscaping and outdoor lighting, hurricane shutters, utility improvements, kitchen appliances, davit and dock improvements, 4 - Flat panel TVs, wireless high speed internet, and various cosmetic enhancements. Unlike some other vacation rental homes, we decided to stock all the general necessities of home so that others can immediately start enjoying their vacation without running to the grocery store to buy paper products, trash bags, and hand soap. The home is \~ 1400sq ft of central air conditioned living space with 2 bedrooms , 3 full baths, kitchen, living room, dining room, family room, laundry room, and a screen enclosed lanai. The kitchen is fully equipped including pots, pans, toaster, coffee maker, plates, silverware, the very important blender, and much more. Linen closet includes all bedding sheets/blankets, bath & pool towels. Many renters comment how much they enjoy our plush wall-to-wall carpeting in the bedrooms as it's much more cozy and 'knee' friendly compared to cold, hard tile/marble floors. Should you wish to grill your catch of the day outdoors, there is a Weber Grill waiting for you master chefs. Our neighbors are full time residents that you’ll enjoy meeting. Neighbor Paul is a commercial fisherman of lobsters and stone crab. Usually, you can watch him clean his catch each night at the dock. Paul's wife, Danielle, owns the floral store in town and caters weddings. Neighbor Freida owns a local hotel and dives frequently for lobsters on her free time. You can imagine the seafood recipes that these guys have! Neighbor Cori is a marine biologist, and she is working hard to preserve and build our coral reefs in the Keys. Call us if you have questions: Four, one, nine, three, four, one, three, one, nine, nine. Wishing you an excellent vacation at Lemon Key Cottage. Welcome home.... ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Dock - Fenced yard - Furnished lanai - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 1 accessible parking space - No elevator - Single level property - Stair-free path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Phone ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the airport - Near the bay - Near the marina - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Fish cleaning table - Heated pool - Kayak - Water sports equipment - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 1,450 square feet ## Similar properties ![Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Lanai, Lagoon View (Kitchenette) | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1780000/1775600/1775568/96bf2fd2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kingsail Resort Marathon - Pool - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.6 Excellent 1,027 reviews CA $271 CA $305 total includes taxes & fees Apr 1 - Apr 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02&selected=1775568&PinnedHotelID=1775568&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4740000/4734200/4734183/ed036535.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Captain Pips Marina & Hideaway Marathon - 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Renters MUST date and sign (and initial each page) of the rental agreement and e-mail return back to the owner within 7 days of booking date. 7 night minimum rentals. All rental boats need host's permission PRIOR to booking and if approv'd requires add'l $500 deposit ### 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, 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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ## About the area Located in Marathon, this vacation home is near the airport and on the waterfront. Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center and Florida Keys Country Club 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. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Marathon travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Marathon.dx2437) [View more Vacation homes in Marathon](https://www.expedia.ca/Marathon-Private-Vacation-Homes.d2437-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C24.72169%2C-81.05376&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=hqzqUG1jJb-E8JVMHLzZaqvwFhQ=) Marathon, FL ### What's nearby - ![Crane Point Museum and Nature Center showing island views and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069259/cf0bcf6d-efbf-48b5-8569-3b0eeaf1d071.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Crane Point Museum and Nature Center 2 min drive \- 2.7 km - ![Sombrero Beach featuring general coastal views and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069239/5ccae969-638f-4ecd-a8cd-1f9c106277ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Sombrero Beach 6 min drive \- 6.4 km - ![Sombrero Key Lighthouse offshore of Vaca Key in Marathon in the Florida Keys. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976196298/4d7e3ab8-584b-4994-a6fb-3ecdc1579748.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Vaca Key 7 min drive \- 7.8 km - ![Seven Mile Bridge showing general coastal views and a bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127942/fdf83727-1433-4d19-9ed9-5a2480ab6e0f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Seven Mile Bridge 11 min drive \- 13.1 km - Marathon Air Museum 18 min walk \- 1.6 km ### Getting around - Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) 1 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 3 min drive - Circle K 2 min drive - Brass Monkey 3 min drive - Circle K 4 min drive - Sparky's Landing Fish and Cocktails 4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Private Waterfront Single Family Home,Heated Pool,Dock,Ocean Views,Kayaks, WOW have a pool? ### Is Private Waterfront Single Family Home,Heated Pool,Dock,Ocean Views,Kayaks, WOW pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Private Waterfront Single Family Home,Heated Pool,Dock,Ocean Views,Kayaks, WOW? ### What time is check-out at Private Waterfront Single Family Home,Heated Pool,Dock,Ocean Views,Kayaks, WOW? ### Where is Private Waterfront Single Family Home,Heated Pool,Dock,Ocean Views,Kayaks, WOW located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Private Waterfront Single Family Home,Heated Pool,Dock,Ocean Views,Kayaks, WOW Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 130 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathy D. Feb 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved Lemon Key! Super cute and clean cottage, well appointed and centrally located. ##### Kathy D. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Corey J. Jul 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Perfect home for us to stay as a family of 5, husband, wife, 15, 13, and 7 year old. They loved the pool and kayaks provided. The canal was beautiful, neighbors were nice and we saw a couple manatees right on the canal next to the home. Marathon is great to stay one place and travel up or down the keys and come back to a great middle home. ##### Corey J. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kiley B. Mar 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Florida Keys Getaway Extremely clean, well-stocked. Cozy house with a great screened porch and deck/pool area for relaxing and great location for enjoying all the Florida Keys have to offer. ##### Kiley B. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tonya C. Aug 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mrs Clark A great family space ##### Tonya C. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rich S. Jan 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Had a great Stay Couldn't of asked for a better stay. The house was immaculate, the beds were very comfortable, and the poo; was just the right size for swimming Jeff was very quick with any response. If we stay in the Keys again, this will be the first house I would consider. Thanks for everything! ##### Rich S. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joe B. Mar 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay in Marathon Listing is very accurate. the house is top notch. great pool and on the canal. can fish or kayak from the dock and canal. Close to everything. Easy and quick communication ##### Joe B. Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathleen T. Apr 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charmed by Marathon My family (2 year old son, husband and I) had the best time in Marathon and at this home. It was better than the pictures gave it credit and there is so much to do for littles in and around Marathon. The pool was warm and we spent so much time in there everyday. Would highly recommend staying here! ##### Kathleen T. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rosemarie F. Apr 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 2 week stay Beautiful house with a gorgeous inground pool. Were fortunate to have met Jeff and some of his family and they were very welcoming and wonderful people. The house is equipped with everything you could possibly need including plenty of pots,pans,dishes,etc. We enjoyed our stay very much and would definitely stay here again in the future! ##### Rosemarie F. Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sue L. Dec 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful!!! House was exactly as pictured. Very clean on arrival with all needed items to get my vacation started. Owners very responsive to questions. Location is fantastic. Close proximity to grocery stores, dining, and beaches. Pool clean and everything on the property was in excellent condition. Both beds were very comfortable with nice linens. Would definitely rent this home again if I return to this area. ##### Sue L. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tina S. Aug 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfection! Lemon Key Cottage was amazing! The location cannot be beat: close to the ramp to drop your boat in, straight shot out to go fishing, close to Publix market, Walgreens, dive shops, etc. The house is beautifully renovated and we had not a single issue with check in (nor throughout our stay). The only small problem I had was that the bed was way too comfortable and I did not want to get out of it for early morning fishing with my family. Mary and Jeff were very communicative and kind. I really appreciate them sharing their beautiful home! ##### Tina S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle D. Apr 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautifully Decorated Home in a Great Location We spent a memorable week at Lemon Key Cottage in Marathon, Florida to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary with our teenage son. The home was immaculate and beautifully decorated, with a spacious layout and some of the most comfortable beds we've ever slept on. The updates inside the house were impressive—modern, stylish, and very thoughtfully done. The private pool was a wonderful place to relax (though a touch cool for our taste), and we loved the peek-a-boo ocean views from the house. The location was excellent—close to shopping, great local restaurants, and just a short drive to Sombrero Beach. The property manager was helpful, and the hosts were always responsive and friendly whenever we had questions. While there were quite a few instructions posted around the house, we understand the owners are just trying to preserve the home’s quality. It did require a bit of extra mindfulness on our part, but overall, it didn’t take away from our experience too much. We were glad we visited early in the season, as the thermostat was locked at a fixed setting—it was a little warm at times, but the ceiling fans throughout the house helped keep us thankfully cooler and more comfortable. If you're looking for a quiet, well-kept, and stylish home in the heart of the Keys, Lemon Key Cottage is a lovely choice. ##### Michelle D. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bob S. Apr 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Everything you could possibly want in a vacation home! Where do I even begin? We had a wonderful, relaxing. and fun time with our daughter and son-in-law. Lemon Key Cottage is BEAUTIFUL, immaculate, spacious, beautifully decorated and outfitted with everything you need (and then some) to begin enjoying your vacation from the first minute you arrive. The bedrooms include a HUGE en suite with a lovely reading couch as well as a good sized bedroom right across from another full sized bathroom. There is a third full sized bathroom with a washer and dryer located adjacent to the screened in lanai which particularly handy for changing after using the pool. The property is absolutely lovely with potted palm plants, lime trees and palm trees overlooking the pool. The back yard of the property is right on the canal and we enjoyed hours of fishing with the fishing equipment provided by the owners. We caught a small barracuda, some snappers and even a small tarpon, right from our back yard! There is also a large gas grill in the back yard but we were far too busy having a good time to even think of cooking!The pool is very pretty and a good size. There is plenty of seating with lounge chairs and a large sectional outdoor sofa with very comfortable cushions. The pool area can be lit up at night and the view of the stars from the back yard is amazing, The neighborhood is very quiet but the neighbors we did meet were very friendly and gracious.We can't wait to return next year! ##### Bob S. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer A. Nov 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The house was very clean. There are many activities nearby. We loved just lounging in and by the pool. The hosts are amazing and are great at communication. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/d3b84d0a-ec88-4432-bd1d-4b7199c2a079-1762627864026.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/4b1af55c-5102-4629-b19e-c6b3e039d3ad-1762627860351.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Jennifer A. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Aug 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very clean and cute home. Owners were very helpful with information on things to do and places to go. Best part of vacation was the manatees coming up to dock. They hung out for a while and were so playful and cute. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonathan H. Aug 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great time Wonderful ##### Jonathan H. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica A. Nov 6, 2014 #### Perfect vacation! This home was perfect for a couple of days with our friends, a couple of days by ourselves lounging by the pool, and a couple of days with our two young children. We loved sitting on the porch, swimming and kayaking, as well as all that there is to do in Marathon. Wonderful trip!!! ##### Jessica A. This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chip S. Oct 28, 2014 #### Best Vacation I've ever had! its a beautiful home with a very nice pool. the fish cleaning stand was helpful to all the fish that were caught. ##### Chip S. ### 10/10 Excellent #### martin p. Jun 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing We have stayed at 5 different homes in the last years and this is by far the best. From the comfort to the amenities to the communication. This house has everything and we can wait to stay again. ##### martin p. Stayed 7 nights in May 2023 This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### leann r. Nov 6, 2014 #### Amazing Home and Vacation! We stayed for a week and absolutely LOVED the home! Its a great house and a terrific pool. Its on a great location and we could have not been happier with it. The home is beautiful and exceeded our expecations. We ate at lot of good local restaurants and enjoyed the pool and the beaches on a daily basis. We would recommend this place to anyone and look forward to our return! We are so thankful that we now have a vacation place we love!!!! ##### leann r. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason D. Jun 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Rental! Great stay at the Lemon Key Cottage. Clean, modern, and a wonderful layout. The owners are amazing, extremely responsive and are always there to help you make your trip to the Florida Keys extra special. You get the feel you're staying at a friend's house. We brought our jet ski and the home had everything we needed to accommodate all our on and off the water activities. A+ rental for sure! ##### Jason D. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hallis R. May 29, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### beautiful and enjoyable The Hosts for this place are wonderful and very responsive. the place has everything thing you need and some additional supplies left by other guests or the hosts but all well organized. we enjoyed to beautiful home decor and cable. the pool is beautiful and perfect temperature and siting in the outdoor furniture or lanai was the best. we also enjoyed morning walks and how close everything was but not so close that it was still quite. Great Neighbors too. Thank you Mary and Jeff ##### Hallis R. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacki O. Jul 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise This was the perfect home for our family of 4! It was like home away from home… beautiful house with everything you could possibly need, amazing backyard, and convenient location to everything! We spent a ton of time in the pool and loved kayaking out of the canal into the flats and exploring… we found a huge starfish and a baby nurse shark in one of our adventures! Neighbors were awesome… we went out fishing with Eddie twice and he was so patient with our young boys and put us right on top of fish! Jeff and Mary were awesome hosts! Will definitely stay here again when we return to marathon! ##### Jacki O. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### Suzanne H., Seattle, Washington Oct 6, 2015 #### Lemon Key Cottage We found the home to be very comfortable for four adults.The kitchen was well-equipped and the appliances where in good condition. The bedrooms were very comfortable with plenty of room. Bathrooms were dated but very clean and in good working order.The back yard, such as it was, was great for lounging, once we got the afternoon shade.The pool was perfect, very warm and clean and the pool lighting at night was especially nice. We would have rated this home a four but we found some of the homes in the neighborhood run down and scruffy. The actual location of the home was great, close to everything and centrally located, very good for road trips to the keys that were north and south (Key Largo, Key West, etc). Also, the home's location would have been ideal for someone that wanted to boat, canoe, kayak, fish, etc. We didn't avail ourselves of any of those, but had a great time anyway! The owners were very accommodating and overall if was a great visit. Tom and Sue ##### Suzanne H. Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2015 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael F. Dec 22, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay! Beautiful and clean home in the center of marathon. House has everything you need for a great Keys trip with a great backyard. Hosts are extremely friendly and accommodating! ##### Michael F. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Becky H. Dec 3, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Another Thanksgiving week in paradise This was our second stay at Lemon Key Cottage, and it was just as fantastic as our first. The house is beautifully decorated, and has every amenity you could need. The owners are available for any question you may have. Hoping to make this house our annual Thanksgiving destination. ##### Becky H. 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