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Canal front, Dock, Hot Tub and Cabana Club Access

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Terrace/patio
Interior
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Key Colony Beach, Marathon, FL
  • Sunset Park Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Coco Plum Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Great White Heron National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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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.

Canal front, Dock, Hot Tub and Cabana Club Access



Welcome to Orchid House, a lushly landscaped canal front home located on the beautiful island of Key Colony Beach. This property comes with boat dockage and access to the Cabana Club pool and beach.

When you first drive up to the home, you are met with a large screened in porch with lots of seating for relaxing with a good book, glass of wine, or enjoying a nice meal al fresco. The porch is surrounded by lots of lush landscaping, keeping the property private and cool.

Walk inside, and you have an open living room with a pull out sofa and kitchen with large sliders overlooking the water. Down the hall, you have 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms offering space and privacy for your family and guests.

Help yourselves to our bikes and kayaks and explore the island. Walk to restaurants, shopping, or Sunset Park. You will soon discover why Key Colony Beach is such a popular vacation destination with its Golf Course, Tennis Courts, and Children's Park.

Our home is a member of the Key Colony Cabana Club, and that is included in your rental. Enjoy their private sandy beach, heated and cooled pool and dining.

Soak in the hot tub or relax in the lounge chairs as you watch the boat traffic go by.

Key Colony has the absolute best canals in The Keys, wide, clean, and deep water. They
are also numbered at the end of each canal to coincide with the street numbers to make navigation to your vacation home by boat very simple.
The location, amenities, and landscaping make this the perfect location for a dream vacation to the Florida keys.

During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Sunset Park Beach. A hot tub is available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Sunset Park Beach and Coco Plum Beach
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find a hot tub and barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Gail Hargis

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1200 sq ft (111 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: There is an additional pet fee of $150.00

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

$1 525 SPECIAL/WEEK AUGUST OCTOBER
August September Special $1 800 per Week
Book Now for Special Pricing Through the End of October
SPEND YOUR HOLIDAY RELAXING IN THE HOT TUB!!! Key Colony Beach

Canal front, Dock, Hot Tub and Cabana Club Access Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 60 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra V.

Liked: Cleanliness
So relaxing!!
We had the most amazing and relaxing stay. The home was clean, well equipped, and perfect location. Gail was very communicative and helpful regarding anything we needed. We are already planning a return stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional property with outstanding management
The most impressive aspect of our experience with this property is the quality and commitment of the property manager. This is an old property and requires more than normal maintenance. Fortunately, the manager is exceptional and dedicated to the job.
Stayed 21 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not what we thought
The house needs work. The only thing that’s nice is the kitchen. The beds are very uncomfortable and hard. Lots of cracks in the walls looks like from previous water damage. The biggest issue is property manager shows up unannounced looking for a coffee pot when she easily could’ve gave us a heads up she was coming. The hot tub people show up without a heads up. The vrbo app says check out is 9:30 am when the lady who handles the property will tell you it’s 9. They are very pushy about this. I mentioned it should be stated in the check out book and the app that check out is 9 not 9:30.The dock is beat up. And should be redone. It seems they are all about the money and not the safety of their guests. It’s next door to a big rental house which at the time had a large number of people staying there so it was very loud and not relaxing. They have a big cactus next to the walkway which can be painful walking by especially if you have to park two cars there. I’ve stayed at a lot of rentals and this one seemed to be the most difficult one yet. Will definitely choose a better option next time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family get away
Great location, beautiful area. House is stocked with everything you could need. Cabana club access was nice. Property manager was very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Key Coloney
The Orchid house had everything we needed. Fish freezer was a added bonus. Hot tub was great! Host responded fast to all concerns. Loved being on a canal.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle L., Chicago, Illinois, United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing home
The home had everything you could need, especially for cooking. It was very relaxing on the screened in patio, out door area, and hot tub. It was our first time in the keys and I could see us coming back just to spend and enjoy more time at the property. Great middle location to drive north or south for different activities.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
The place was just right for my fishing trip with my son. Since it was just the two of us, we had plenty of space and enjoyed the central location on Marathon. The host was amazingly responsive and easy to deal with. Thanks for a great visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome host
Awesome house and Gail was an amazing host!!! Best time of my life ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, location, location!
This place is located in the beautiful Key Colony Beach area of Marathon, Florida. While here we used the kayaks and the access to the Cabana Club pool and beach area. The beverages at the Cabana Club are reasonably priced. The house is very comfortable and perfectly situated on a canal. We were able to see a mama manatee and her baby slowly swim by while enjoying a nice snack of whatever was under the dock. Had a rather unusual issue with the hot tub that was quickly remedied by the owner and maintenance person. Most importantly, the owner was always quick to respond anytime we had a question.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Key Colony
Everything was as expected, host was wonderful and was quick to respond
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great!
Great place to stay with very responsive host/manager! Everything was clean, well stocked with towels and pretty much everything you would need in the kitchen was available and well organized! Having the washer and dryer with detergent and dryer sheets was also so helpful! Any questions I had were responded to promptly! No complaints at all about this place and would recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Freve P., Buxton/North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness
Orchid House
Thank you for our stay, and for accommodating my travel schedule. It meant a lot!!! We loved the orchids; it’s obvious that many years of tlc have gone into growing them. Spending lazy hours on the lanai was delightful. Much of the house has been updated: bathrooms, beds, kitchen, living room furniture, etc. This home has the potential to be a complete stunner if some of redundant and outdated clutter were removed and a few maintenance issues were attended to.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home
We enjoyed staying at this home. Great location and really enjoyed being on the canal! Loved all the wild life!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill T., Smyrna

Liked: Cleanliness
A good break.
We had 5 adults sharing the house. The screen porch breeze way was exceptional. Kitchen is well stocked. The TP ran out. The sofa bed wasn’t comfortable for 20’s who had just gotten engaged. I think the house is better for 4 but children would probably manage the sofa bed well. The hot tub worked well. We did not use the pool, preferring the Cabana Club. Very close to the Tesla Supercharger.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Laura N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well stocked, cutely decorated and the hot tub was a hit!
We enjoyed our stay. I was working from home this week and it was nice sitting on the porch overlooking the canal while getting some work done. The property management was very responsive to all of our needs and so was maintenance. I loved the way the house was decorated and the Kitchenaid appliances. The porch was awesome. The beds were comfortable. We had plenty of towels (with new ones dropped off the first day), cookware and even bicycles were provided for us to ride. The bottled water in the fridge was a nice touch. The hot tub was an absolute hit! We were in the hot tub almost every evening. There were a few things that needed to be fixed during our stay and overall the property needs to be updated, however it was still a nice stay. I think if they correct those small things it could be dynamite place if you love KCB. We rented a boat from Captain Pips and the house was easy to find on the canal. The dock is functional but honestly, it should just be replaced. The boat lift is basically a coral reef. One of the deck boards on the dock holding the cleat our boat was tied to completely pulled off of the dock during the night and the deck board was just hanging off of the side of the boat the next morning. Luckily nothing happened and maintenance was there quickly to fix it that day. Our boat was a 19' and the way the dock is situated we had to tie the back of it to the boat lift that juts out a couple of feet farther than the rest of the dock, and the front to a pylon bc we didn't trust the cleats on the dock. So I wouldn't recommend trying to tie up anything much bigger because you have to tie it at a weird angle. The maintenance man also fixed the dishwasher that wasn't attached to the cabinets. He replaced the shredded grill cover and we were told that the dry rotted hot tub cover that kept ripping would be replaced and was on order. The first shower is weird with only 1/2 of a long pane of glass as a curtain so you soak the bathroom when you shower. The second shower does have a full door so it's better suited for helping kiddos rinse off. The house is concrete block which helps keep it quiet inside even if there's an all night Latin rager going on next door and you have a 7 year old. The internet was great up until Friday early morning where it apparently wanted me to stop working. LOL But honestly, I was fine with that. :) Despite the minor issues it was a nice stay and everyone was so attentive and responsive!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diana G., Commerce Ga

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
This place was so relaxing from the time we stepped out of our car. You walk into a screened in porch that is like another living room with a breeze blowing through it, they had relaxing music playing as you walk in the door and throughout the house. This house had everything that you could possibly think of to be on vacation in the keys, bait freezer, kayaks, fish cleaning station, completely furnished kitchen and plenty of counter space. Michelle was awesome communicating with us. Thanks for a great family vacation we enjoyed it very much and will plan on staying here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

john B., Daytona beach, Fl

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and comfy
House had All amenities and dock was great and enjoyed the pool. Wonderful experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
I loved everything about the house, except that the BOATLIFT DOES NOT work. With that said, I would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patrick L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Great
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christy J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Much needed rest and relaxation
Excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Annette K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house on canal
It was a nice place to stay on the canal. The hot tub was a plus and the fire pit. Convenient location
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Vicki W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and well stocked house
The weather wasn’t great but our house was very nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jerri K., Englewood, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing near marathon
Great location to get out in the ocean or gulf for great times on the water. The property has everything you need even including a bait freezer and hot tub.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
August Vacation
We visited Key Colony in August. This was our 3rd time renting a house there . The location was perfect to have our boat , plenty of parking for the trailer. The house was very clean and well stocked . We really enjoyed the screened porch and being so close to Sunset Park . The check in was the best yet.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sherry J., Mountain Home

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
What a beautiful place to vacation. The KCB area is so nice. This home is simply beautiful and I felt right at home as soon as we pulled in. The patio is so welcoming and the back sandy area is a bonus
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020