Located on exclusive Tingler Island and near Sombrero Beach, this 4 bedroom, 4 full bath home offers a softly lit pool area for relaxation and entertaining. Enjoy the views from any of the balconies off every room or head to the rooftop observation deck for an even more spectacular view. With plenty of parking for boat trailers and access to Sombrero Beach via a canal, you'll love exploring by kayak or taking advantage of direct ocean access.
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4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 103297 sq ft
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“RENOVATED Gorgeous House with ocean views from balconies, with Hot Tub & Pool”
City of Marathon license VACA-20-1026 VRBO property ID # 970138
Gorgeous 4 bedrooms, 4 full bath house plus 1/2 bath located on exclusive PRIVATE & GATED Tingler island in Marathon FL, Sombrero beach. The whole group will enjoy easy access to everything from this centrally located place.
🏝 The Property
From the moment you arrive at this stunning private island retreat, you’ll feel the world melt away. Tucked behind a secure gate on exclusive Tingler Island, this newly renovated 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath sanctuary blends sleek modern luxury with laid-back Keys charm. Every detail was thoughtfully designed during its 2024 transformation—from airy, sun-soaked interiors to outdoor living spaces made for unforgettable moments. Start your mornings with a coffee in hand on the ocean-facing balcony just off the kitchen, watching the water come alive. Spend your days floating in the sparkling pool or soaking in the private Jacuzzi tucked just steps away, perfect for an intimate and tranquil escape.
For those who crave a little action, challenge your guests to a game of ping pong on the shaded first floor, or head upstairs where a pool table sits right off the open-concept kitchen and dining room—because here, fun and connection are built into every level. Two expansive third-floor balconies give you options: one overlooking the dock and pool for sunbathing or cocktails, and one facing the ocean for sunrise breakfasts with a view. Climb even higher to the 4th-floor observation deck, where 360-degree panoramic views of the shimmering Atlantic and the lush landscape stretch as far as the eye can see—a front-row seat to the Keys’ most breathtaking sunsets.
And when it’s time to venture out, your 60-ft private dock awaits, complete with a professional-grade fish cleaning station and space for your boat or jet skis. With room for 10 cars or even a trailer, there’s no need to leave your toys behind. ***The canal entrance does get low to about 2ft at low tide.***
🏖 Location, Location, Location This home offers a rare combination of seclusion and accessibility. You're just:
- 2 minutes by car to Sombrero Beach, one of the most picturesque and swimmable beaches in the Keys - Or a scenic 10-minute kayak paddle through crystal-clear waters right from your dock
Beyond the Backyard: Adventure, Relaxation & Pure Keys Living
This private island escape places you at the crossroads of luxury and adventure. Just minutes from the dock, you’ll find yourself in open water—whether you're heading out to the Atlantic or Gulf, you're perfectly positioned to explore both. Marathon is a world-renowned fishing destination, teeming with mahi, tuna, sailfish, grouper, and more. Snorkeling and diving hotspots like Sombrero Reef and Looe Key are also just a short boat ride away, offering unforgettable encounters with coral reefs, tropical fish, and even sea turtles. Back at the canal, keep an eye out for manatees, dolphins, tarpon, and snook—or just drop a line and let the kids fish right off the dock all afternoon.
Beyond the water, Marathon offers a mix of laid-back charm and convenient access to everything you need. Stock up at Publix, CVS, Walgreens, or gas up for your next outing—all within minutes. When it’s time to dine, you’ll find incredible waterfront restaurants nearby, serving everything from fresh-caught seafood to island cocktails.
Looking for more to explore? You’re within a short drive of beloved local attractions like the Turtle Hospital, Dolphin Research Center, Aquarium Encounters, Pigeon Key, the iconic Seven Mile Bridge, and Curry Hammock State Park. For the bold, local charters offer snorkeling, diving, and sunset cruises, while rental shops nearby can outfit you with kayaks, paddle boards, or bikes for a day of exploring the island on your own terms.
Whether you seek thrills, tranquility, or a mix of both, this destination delivers the best of the Keys—all from the comfort of your own private island retreat.
Guest Access The property has a large drive way that can easily fit 10 cars and 3 covered parking areas under the house. If you are brining a boat, the left side of the property offers plenty of length to store your trailer.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Heated pool
Hot tub
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi (surcharge)
Parking and transportation
Car required
Onsite parking options include a carport
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Kitchen island
Kitchenette
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
4.5 private bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Dock
Fenced yard
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Rooftop terrace
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
3 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Smoking not allowed
Note from host: Outside only $1500 penalty if inside
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping (on request)
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the sea
On the waterfront
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Heated pool
Kayak
Optional golf privileges
Table tennis
Tennis
Water sports equipment
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing 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
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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
Rules
Pet fee is $250 per pet per week.
Pool heating fee is $250/week, jacuzzi heating fee $70/week, Wi-Fi/cable TV $70/week.
Guests responsible for propane tank refills.
Saturday to Saturday, 7 days minimum per City of Marathon rules. No partial additional week allowed.
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: On owner approval only
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Subject to owner approval
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Outside only $1500 penalty if inside
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: Subject to owner approval
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
About the area
Located in Marathon, this vacation home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sombrero Beach and Curry Hammock State Park, while Crane Point Museum and Nature Center and Shady Palm Art Gallery are cultural highlights. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby. Visit our Marathon travel guide
Does “RENOVATED Gorgeous House with ocean views from balconies, with Hot Tub & Pool” have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is “RENOVATED Gorgeous House with ocean views from balconies, with Hot Tub & Pool” pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-out at “RENOVATED Gorgeous House with ocean views from balconies, with Hot Tub & Pool”?
Check-out is at 9:00 AM.
Where is “RENOVATED Gorgeous House with ocean views from balconies, with Hot Tub & Pool” located?
This family-friendly Marathon vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Sombrero Beach, Crane Point Museum and Nature Center and Florida Keys Country Club. Boot Key Harbor and Vaca Key are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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“RENOVATED Gorgeous House with ocean views from balconies, with Hot Tub & Pool” Reviews
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Property is a very short kayak away from Sombrero beach and surrounding areas. We caught several fish off the dock. It was a great place for a group of 7!
We had a wonderful time at this location. The house was clean and very accommodating. The pool and hot tub were great and the view from the balconies were outstanding. The bedrooms were large and the family room ( with a pool table) was a great area for entertaining. It also had a large porch area off the family room on the second floor that was a great place to relax It is close to the beach and public shopping area. If you are looking for a nice place to vacation I would definitely recommend this house.
We stayed for Christmas and had a fantastic time with family. The weather was a little un cooperative but that is just living in Florida. Overall house was gorgeous, and the owners were extremely responsive and helpful! Highly recommend this property for others.
Elias is a great host. Very personable and easy to talk with. The house is was perfect for our two family’s with people having their own bathrooms and loads of space. The house is very quiet at night and the pool area is wonderful to relax at. We rented a boat and docked it at the house for the week. No issues with access or water levels just ran slow coming and going. We would stay here again!!
Our week vacation in this home was truly wonderful. The owner is responsible and available at all times for any questions or concerns. The home is lovely and location is fabulous. We could not have asked for better weather or accomodations. If this home is available, do not heistate to book your vacation here,,,,you will not be disappointed.
The property was perfect for our family of six adults and two children. We enjoyed the spacious house, pool, hot tub and found the kitchen well equipped with dinnerware and cooking utensils.
Beautiful and spacious home in the perfect location for our family vacation. Owners were extremely helpful and quick to reply. We had a wonderful stay!
What a lovely home! We had a wonderful time with our family by the pool and enjoying the boat we rented Elias and Marie are great hosts! You will enjoy this place!!
We have a great week here! The location was great. The house was large and spacious. Nice views of both sunrise and sunset from the observation deck. Thank you! Would definitely recommend!
This was a beautiful property in a great location. We saw manatees right off of the dock daily. The kids enjoyed the pool. Owner was very responsive to any of our needs. I definitely recommend
Had a great week at the house. Perfect location for Marathon and all the amenities for anything you’d like to do. Only downside is the layout is not ultimately that kid friendly. If we go back to marathon I would definitely stay there again.
Gregory G.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Jason P.
Aug 9, 2017
Great house with lots of space!
We vacationed with another family for a total of 9 people. This house easily accommodates and also allowed a few friends to visit as well. The house and grounds were clean and as pictured online. I would highly recommend and Vicki is awesome!
Jason P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Verified
8/10 Good
jennifer w.
Aug 7, 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Unique Island Hideaway
We spent a week at this property celebrating our son's birthday. The owner was very accommodating and easy to communicate with. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and the property was as depicted. We were able to keep our 28' boat at the dock behind the property. However, the driveway is difficult to maneuver with a truck and trailer
Overall a very very nice property to rent. The owner was always available and friendly. The house came with a really nice supply of toiletries and towels. I would recommend this house anybody who wants to stay in Marathon in. Lastly, he did not have an abundance of rules to follow.
David S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Robert N.
Jun 3, 2018
Great house and location
We had a family vacation at this house and everyone had a great time. The house had everything we needed to be able to enjoy our vacation. The 3 kayaks were a lot of fun. We took them to Sombrero Beach and around Tingler island. The location is convenient to grocery stores, restaurants and activities. Highly recommend this house for a family vacation. FYI - This house does have a lot of stairs.
Robert N.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Verified
8/10 Good
christy a.
Feb 19, 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Beautiful location.
House is in need of repairs. Kayak's are not in any shape to use. Canal is weedy and dirty do not able to snorkel. Views are excellent though.
The owner is very easy and quick to respond. The house is clean and quite large and very private. Views of sunrise and sunset are wonderful. The age of the house does show somewhat but does not take away from having an enjoyable week. They pool is fairly large and the grandkids loved it. My husband and I used the hot tub and it was quite nice. The kitchen was stocked with all needed appliance and the laundry room was very much appreciated. If we decide to do another trip to Marathon we would stay in this house again.
I am so glad that we booked this property for our Spring family vacation! The house is gorgeous & very spacious- perfect for a large family or couples. Every room of this home was very clean, well kept and stocked with essentials. The location alone provides an array of fun-filled vacation options: we rented a boat and kept it right at the dock, paddled the kayaks around the canal and walked to Sombreo Beach. The pool is refreshing after a day on the boat or beach (we had it heated & temp was great). The views are spectacular from each balcony and observation deck. We also enjoyed the pool table with a family competition. Elias is very responsive and cares about his guests. I would highly recommend Elias & Marie's rental properties & we will be staying again.
We were a family of 10, six adults and four kids (ages 14-9). The house was very clean and the owner was there when we arrived. The owners checked with us via text to insure that everything was fine. Pool and hot tub were well maintained as was the landscaping. We rented a 24 foot boat for the week and had no issues even at low tide with the water depth at the dock. The kitchen was well stocked and all the appliances worked. AC unit kept the house comfortable in every room.
The only negative thing are the no-see-umms…but you’re in the Keys and there’s no getting away from them😏
We’d definitely rent again!
What an amazing time we had staying in Marathon at this home. The home was just as advertised. It was beautiful and well kept. The kitchen was well equipped and everything in the home was in great working order. The pool was beautiful and well taken care of. We opted to have the pool heated and it was the best part of the trip for our children. The dock was in great shape, and we enjoyed spending time there, even though we chose not to rent a boat. The views from the top deck were unmatched and the home is literally a 2-minute drive to Sombrero Beach which was absolutely great. The homeowner was wonderful. He was in contact regularly to make things were going well and he was very attentive and prompt to any little issue we had. This place is a dream, and I would highly recommend to anyone wanting a great get away in the Florida Keys! We will definitely be back!
Spacious multi-level home, with 4 large bedrooms, each with it’s own en suite, and one of which is a mother-in-law efficiency. The kitchen was well equipped for the nights we cooked dinner. There is also a grill downstairs by the pool.
The home is surrounded by mature landscaping giving the property a lush, tropical feel. The hermit crabs, land crabs and iguana’s, made for fun nature watching walks around the island.
The draw of coming to the Key’s for us is to fish, lobster, boat and relax. The jacuzzi and pool were nice to relax in at night, after a long day of boating. We had fun playing on the pool table on a rainy day.
The canal behind the house is shallow at low tide, which Elias told us about before we arrived. He advised us to bring the 26ft boat, versus the 36ft boat, which was much appreciated. In addition, the driveway can be tricky backing in a trailer because it is framed with large rocks.
Please note the home does have lots of stairs and no elevator. Stairs were fine for us, but may present an issue for people with limited mobility.
The rooftop deck provides a beautiful bird’s-eye view at sunrise, and sunset. It is also perfect for star gazing.
The home is not new, but suited our needs. We had a wonderful family vacation, and I would recommend this home to other travelers.
Elias and his wife Marie are a phone call away should you need anything.