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Watch dolphins play in Shelter Cove while swimming in our oversized pool

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Property grounds
Beach nearby, beach towels
Pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8123 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Key Colony Beach, FL
  • Great White Heron National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Sunset Park Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Marathon Visitor Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)
    ‪7 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.

Watch dolphins play in Shelter Cove while swimming in our oversized pool




Relax in the private pool with the Spectacular Shelter Bay in the background...Our home is located directly on Shelter Bay in Key Colony Beach with some of the most spectacular views of open water a guest can ask for. We have had the privilege of seeing Dolphin, Spotted Sting Ray, Manatee right at our dock, turtles, and so much for sea life right on our own property! You can not ask for a better view of the waterways under the bridges and the many marina areas. You can launch your boat at any of these marinas or the free public boat launch only 1 mile from our home; bring your boat right under the Vaca cut bridge right into the bay and up the house. We offer a beautifully decorated home with very large open kitchen/living room concept that overlooks open water on Shelter Bay. Fully screened in porch that allows added seating from kitchen and living room area with 2 full sized patio doors to open up for more room to view the stunning sea life you will get to see right off the screened in patio area. We have a balcony walkway all the way around the house for back and front seating for any or all of your viewing pleasures of both the water and amazing golf course and tennis courts. Our pool is an over sized pool for those who love to get in a great exercise before the day or for many of us who like to lounge, it is even better! We offer plenty of seating around the pool deck area with loungers and an upper seating area . Optional pool heat is available for colder months or as requested. Master bedroom is a king sized bed with it’s own full bathroom filled of tile and a shower to just fall in love with; who doesn’t love a full sized body massage shower? TV provided in this room for your viewing pleasure. 2nd bedroom offers a king bed located off the private hallway and near the 2nd full sized bathroom with full massage shower. TV is provided in this room as well with dresser and 2 full closets Bedroom 3 is located in lower level with queen bed and it’s own full sized bathroom and full shower and massage shower. Our kitchen is complete with lots of amenities like regular coffee pot, Keurig, toaster, and many other appliances that will make your vacation a breeze. Speaking of breeze, open the doors to the screened in patio and to the kitchen and living room area and you will experience the most tranquil breeze around! Lower level offers a full sized bathroom/shower area. When you come in from a long day of fishing, sunbathing, or just relaxing, you can take a quick shower here and come out refreshed. We have 2 full carport areas that allow for plenty of parking and for a boat trailer. Our dock area can accommodate a boat up to 40 feet or 2 boats with a full sized fish cleaning table and light. Bait freezer is located in the carport area. We are located close to many shops, bait stores, amazing restaurants, and plenty of walking and biking trails on our island. Our home is directly across from Golf Course and Tennis courts for the many guests who like quick access to activity. Key Colony Beach is a family-friendly area with plenty of room to walk/bike to just about anywhere on the island. Kayaks are available on our property with life jackets. We hope you enjoy our home as much as we do, and thank you for viewing our home.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Sunset Park Beach. Free WiFi and a private pool are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Sunset Park Beach and a few minutes from Marathon Visitor Center
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Gail Hargis

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Sunloungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a carport
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

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

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the bay
  • Next to a golf course
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayaking on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Golf on site
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1325 sq ft (123 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

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Watch dolphins play in Shelter Cove while swimming in our oversized pool Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christi O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot in KCB
We loved this property! We have stayed in a lot of place in Marathon and this one is our favorite! Very well stocked, lots of space for everyone to enjoy, boat dock and cleaning station are great! Fishing in the bay was better than in the canal. Easy access to vaca cut. Pool was a great size for floating around and very private. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terrie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
We truly enjoyed our stay at this property (March, 2024). There were 3 couples and we had plenty of room and fun things to do there. The pool was great, plenty of towels! There was even a karaoke machine that we had fun with by the pool. Really enjoyed the Margarita machine (that made a great fresh fruit, slushy margarita that was so nice to have by the pool)! Plenty of fishing poles. I caught a baby sand shark- yikes that the guys let go -lol. Beds were comfortable and the showers —- they were awesome. Had fun riding the bikes around and going for walks in the peaceful area of Key Colony. The only drawback was the basement room which had a musty smell. Overall a wonderful place to stay!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, location, location!
This was our first time in the keys. We could not have asked for a better place to stay. Location was perfect because we wanted to be able to visit all of the major keys and we were able to do that without spending too much time in the car. Location was perfect because we felt like we were part of the community of Key Colony Beach. Very welcoming community. Location was perfect because we were able to see dolphins every day from our house, as well as a stingray, manatee and a bonnet head shark. We had the most amazing time and the house was clean, the host was very easy to work with and we would absolutely stay here again and again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Brenna C.

Liked: Cleanliness
February Break
Communication before, during and after our stay was wonderful. Missy was very prompt with her replies and thorough with answers. The pool was very nice just extremely deep so harder for the little ones to use. It needed a little TLC, but nothing major and the pool crew was there on our first day. We used every bed the house offered, and every bathroom. It was nice having three bathrooms, but they were on the smaller side and with the style sink, lacked counter space. The showers were neat with almost every shower spray option imaginable. Slightly tricky to operate at first, but once we got the hang of it it was no big deal. We loved the ice machine on the porch. It was very convenient for coolers and beach days, and the poolside fridge was nice as well. We do wish the listing had more details of what amenities were available so we could have packed lighter (snorkel gear, outdoor speaker, bikes and paddle board). Another thing not listed but the manager did disclose to use prior to our visit was the third bedroom on the ground level only has an entrance from the outside of the house. The location of the house was perfect. Right in the middle of the Keys, in a quiet neighborhood with plenty of shops and activities nearby to enjoy. Overall our trip was very enjoyable.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect 1st visit to Key Colony Beach (KCB)
You won't be disappointed staying here. The house is spacious, both bedrooms and baths are large and updated. The living area offers commanding views of the water and the porch makes morning coffee and evening cocktails relaxing. The weather wasn't the best but we were able to enjoy the pool area (expansive) and did make into the pool on occasion. The house is well stocked with anything you could want and location is hard to beat. A perfect welcome to KCB!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendra P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Key Colony
The house was perfect for our laid back family. We enjoyed golf, pickle ball, tennis and daily bike rides. The king beds were comfy as were the nice newly remodeled bathrooms.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tclaw49

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Thank you so much for having us! We loved the location and all of the amenities you have right on site. Communication was great throughout the whole process! Thank you again!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thor R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Wish the weather was better but great place, spectacular communication!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B., Odum Georgia USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Good get away
Quiet and comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clint j.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Best
We had an awesome trip loved the house. The owner had fast responses to any of our questions. Would recommend to everyone
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation spot
Really enjoyed everything thoroughly! Several amenities were provided from beach towels, coolers, fishing poles, snorkeling gear, outdoor stereo, kayaks, bikes, etc. terrific pool and view and great neighborhood! A+++
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
Thank you for the wonderful vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
Plenty of room for our boat. Amazing view!!! I saw 20 dolphins one morning! Tarpon, Manatee,Nurse shark. It was a great adventure. We will be back
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place great location
This property is in a great location and had a nice slip to keep our 43’ center console. Great pool and porch areas as well as ample parking. The best thing about this property was Gail the property manager. She was available 24-7 and her goal was to make sure our group was happy. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

John D.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Spring Break Getaway
If you are looking for a great location, this is your spot. The house is located in a great area with fantastic views. The house has just about everything you could imagine for cooking (i.e. pots, pans, air fryer, microwave, coffee maker, Keurig, margarita machine, popcorn machine, etc). Missy and Gail were very responsive with any issues or questions. If you are looking for just those things, this is the house for you. If you read a lot of the previous comments, which I did too before I booked, a lot of the same problems exist so it just looks like no one cares enough to do anything about it. There are screens damaged and missing on the back porch. There is a large umbrella on the pool deck that appears in all the pictures but it is broken and does not work. It looks like a newer umbrella was purchased however there is no base for it (at least nothing we could find). If you or someone in your party needs any cover, there is none. There is also exposed wires on the pool deck. The kayaks are in need of repair. As mentioned in other comments as well, if you were looking for a true 3 bedroom and don't mind that someone will be in what I will call their own apartment, please keep that in mind. Bedroom #3 is on the street level and has its own entrance. It is just a bedroom and a bathroom. The description has 2 King beds and 1 queen but all of the beds are kings. What I think was the biggest disappointment was that we paid $350 for a cleaning fee and whether or not the owner pays that much, I can tell you, they are not getting the value. The house looked like someone did a quick run through at best. For as nice as this community is and how nice all the homes are, it appears that this house definitely needs some updates for the amount of money we paid for one week and a whole lot of TLC.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Chris A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place.
Overall, the house was great. If I have to be picky, I'd say the screened in porch needs some repair.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

john w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for a getaway
We enjoyed our time at Key Colony Beach. We enjoyed using the tennis courts and basketball courts as well as the park/beach located in the neighborhood. The views of the bay are great and we saw dolphins, sharks, fish and manatees. Families should be aware the third bedroom is not part of the main house but outside/downstairs with its own entrance. I was disappointed the home was not stocked for the week as we had to go out and purchase toilet paper, paper towels the first day. The bedrooms/bathrooms are fresh and clean however the rest of the property could use a deep cleaning and refresh/ updating. You will be asked to do the dishes and put them away as well as wash the towels and linens. We would have done it but there was no soap for the dishwasher or washing machine. I was expecting a higher level of cleanliness and attention to detail but it did not ruin our trip we still had a good time with family and enjoyed the great location and views.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H., Cartersville, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter Get Away
We escaped the cold/rain/clouds and had a wonderful time in the keys. Key Colony Beach was a GREAT location and the house was exactly as advertised. We didn't even have any room in cabinets for things we brought to cook with as the house had everything. The pool was clean and warm. The views were awesome! Make sure you head over to Sunset Beach for sunset each evening, it is a special treat. We HIGHLY recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Cheryl W.

Loved the location, disappointed many things broken or did not work.
The house location was great. Overall the house was great. House really needed to be cleaned better especially floors and outdoor areas. Many things did not work or needed repair . . . Keurig, toaster oven, refrig ice machine, outdoor umbrella, outdoor firepit, sometimes cold showers, kayaks not in best shape, outdoor kitchen refrig. The property just needed some TLC it showed that someone did not check every thing to ensure it was working or just working properly.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great setup!
We had an awesome stay! Everything was very well equipped for a rental!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

shannon c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot to get away from it all.
Just returned from a week stay. We didn't realize how awesome the location would be. Very quiet and lots of walking/biking paths. The property was as described. It is an older home that has had lots of upgrades/renovations. The kitchen is well stocked for cooking/eating in. The grill was awesome to have as well. Great water pressure in the showers. The pool area was great. Deep pool - we had the heat turned on for our stay. We spent several afternoons lounging at the pool watching boaters come and go. Restaurants within walking distance were a little limited but the Key Colony Inn restaurant is fabulous. We ate at Island Fish Co. several times. Triton's will deliver as well. We would def rent this property again. Any communications we had with Missy were prompt and pleasant. We didn't realize what a gem we were renting when we booked.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

J C.

Great location
Pictures accurately depict the property. Kitchen is very well equipped for your cooking needs. Property is located across the street from a park that has Pickleball, tennis basketball, golf and bocce ball facilities. Also small dog park with areas for both small and large dogs. Walking paths as well. House has many of the comforts of home. It’s an older home that has had an economical facelift. Workmanship of updates is adequate. Property manager was outstanding. Answered and resolved the couple of minor issues we had very quickly. We did not bring a boat but rented one for a few days instead. Easy access in docking it right out back. Three king beds. If you like firm mattresses, you will love these. Pool area is well equipped. Propane was provided by owner for the grill. I would rent it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

dwayne w.

Key Colony Beach is the place to be!
- The house location in the Keys and in Marathon was awesome. Marathon seems to be the perfect location for us. The area is SUPER quiet and peaceful. We had a total of four adults and had an amazing time. REALLY appreciate the two bedrooms in the main house each had a king bed. - We spent a LOT of time in the pool. The water was perfect and the pool is great for lounging and laps. It is an 8’ deep pool. - The electronic door lock caused us issues and we found ourselves locked out when it wouldn’t work. After that we always took a key with us. Problem solved. - If you do a Google map search of the area you will see a water treatment plant across the street. I called several places in the area before renting the house and they said we wouldn’t even know it was there. They were correct. You cant really see it, never heard anything from it and there was no odor of any kind from it. It is a non-issue. - A new property manager, Kim, was hired right before our booking started. Even though she hadn’t officially started yet and was on vacation herself, she still checked in on us and worked to resolve a concern. Thank you for your efforts !!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

traci h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for us
We loved and really wanted to rent it again for next year
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annemarie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful!!
Beautiful property with amazing views! Kathy was a pleasure and very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022