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Deep Water Canal, Swim Spa Pool, Kayaks, Walk to Ocean Front Bars & Restaurants!

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Beach towels
Exterior
A heated pool
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Marathon, FL
  • Place, Boot Key Harbor
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, The Turtle Hospital
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Vaca Key
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)
    ‪4 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.

Deep Water Canal, Swim Spa Pool, Kayaks, Walk to Ocean Front Bars & Restaurants!

**If you’re looking for larger accommodations, please view our home on the same canal, VRBO # 2413494**

Enjoy total privacy, including no contact self check-in, at this immaculate canal front home. Come relax and enjoy the convenience, seclusion, and comfort of our canal front, one level, "Twin Dolphin" home in the heart of the Florida Keys and Marathon, Florida at Mile Marker 48.5! With no neighbors on either side of the home, this is the ideal spot for personal space at our 100 foot wide lot in the middle of the Keys! The mangrove trails of Boot Key are only a 10 minute paddle from the backyard in the 2 provided kayaks. Twin Dolphin is situated on a wide, deep water, canal less than 200 yards from Boot Key Harbour, home to the ever popular Burdines and Chiki Tiki Grill. With plenty of dockage for your boat (up to 40') and space at the house to park your boat trailer, and just around the corner by water from the beginning of the famous Seven Mile Bridge, this is truly a vacationer’s paradise. Sombrero Reef, with its crystal clear water, is a snorklers and divers delight which can be reached in a very short boat ride from Twin Dolphin! Bring your own boat, rent one here or charter a fishing or dive/snorkel trip. The options are truly endless! Beautiful Sombrero Beach is just a kayak paddle away through Boot Key Harbor in one of the 2 provided kayaks.

Closer to home, in the canal front backyard you can clean your day's catch waterside at our fish cleaning station, wash away the heat and salt of the day in our private outdoor shower and settle in for some relaxation or swimming in our 16' heated (or not!), jetted swimming pool spa. The shade of the tiki hut is a perfect setting to enjoy your morning coffee, your nightcap, and everything in between! And of course, the waterside hammock under the coconut palms is the ideal location for those much needed siestas! For the more energetic, you can drop the provided kayaks in the water and explore Boot Key and the surrounding canals. You're likely to see Manatee, Dolphin and a wide range of fish and other wildlife!

Indoors, you'll find Twin Dolphin very accommodating for your vacation needs and comfort. The amply supplied kitchen provides everything you should require for preparing the simplest to the extravagant meal. With granite countertops and plenty of workspace, looking out to the beautiful patio and beyond to the water should make "kitchen duty" a breeze! The Twin Dolphin dining table seats 6 in our cheerful sun/dining room; however, most opt for meals under the TikiHut. The living area is perfect for air conditioned relaxation while enjoying your favorite shows or sporting events on the new 60" television with DISH TV programming and internet capability. The 2 bedrooms feature queen size beds, plenty of closet and drawer space, and one is equipped with an internet capable television with DISH TV and a built in DVD player. The full bathroom has a tub/shower combination. There is also a comfy new queen size sleeper sofa in the living area for additional sleep space. The washer and dryer allow you to pack less and return home with clean clothes! The bait freezer is for your use during your stay as well. And rest assured, the home has central air conditioning for reprieve from your tropical vacation!

Located at Mile Marker 48.5, on a quiet residential street directly off of Highway One (The Overseas Highway), we're in the perfect spot for walking or bicycling as we're less than a mile from Publix, West Marine, the 33rd Street Public Boat Ramp, Walgreens, Home Depot, and a large variety of restaurants, including ocean front grills and bars! Twin Dolphin truly couldn't be in a more convenient location by land or water. Come explore the Florida Keys at your home away from home, Twin Dolphin!

Please note, our home is a well constructed single family home with a yard and trees! Be sure to do your homework as many listings are modular/mobile homes situated on concrete slabs with no yard and the next mobile home just an arms length away. There will be no unpleasant surprises if you decide to vacation at Twin Dolphin!

City of Marathon Vacation License:
VACA-20-1137
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Boot Key Harbor. 1 hot tub and laundry facilities are available. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a private pool.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Boot Key Harbor and 4 minutes on foot from Shady Palm Art Gallery
Deep Water Canal, Swim Spa Pool, Kayaks, Walk to Ocean Front Bars & Restaurants! offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING INSIDE

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • 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
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 26

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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 to 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 rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Return both keys to the lockbox to avoid the lost key charge!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

CITY OF MARATHON NO NOISE ORDINANCE FROM 10PM to 7AM IS MANDATORY! GUESTS MUST ABIDE BY THIS ORDINANCE OR RISK TERMINATION OF STAY.
Violation of our no pet policy will result in immediate forfeiture of any remaining nights and you will be requested to vacate the home immediately.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Please note, this is a waterfront home

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING INSIDE

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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.

Property is also known as

Deep Water Canal Front Home Convenient Ocean Gulf House Marathon
Deep Water Canal Front Home Convenient Ocean Gulf Marathon
Deep Water Canal Front Home Convenient Ocean Gulf
Deep Water Canal Front Home Convenient Ocean Gulf Marathon
Deep Water Canal Front Home Convenient Ocean Gulf
Deep Water Canal Front Home Convenient to Ocean Gulf!
Deep Water Canal Front Home Convenient to Ocean Gulf!
Deep Water Canal Front Home Convenient Ocean Gulf House Marathon
Deep Water Canal Front Home Convenient Ocean Gulf House

Deep Water Canal, Swim Spa Pool, Kayaks, Walk to Ocean Front Bars & Restaurants! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 176 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 176 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 176 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 176 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 176 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelley J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Wonderful location. Quiet and clean.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommended! Great location and was a perfect honeymoon!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at Twin Dolphin! Very convenient location. We had daily visits by manatees in the canal. House was very nicely decorated with an island feel and very clean.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harlan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location to stay in Marathon.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little home in a quiet neighborhood. Centrally located in the keys so you can explore all the keys have to offer.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Twin Dolphin is exactly as shown in the pictures. Very, very clean and everything worked perfectly. A wonderful place to stay.....forever.
Giving manatee a drink at the floating dock.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property with tons of dock space! Host responded very quickly with any questions we had. Will absolutely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable house in good location. Nice, private yard. The kitchen had everything we needed. We ate dinner under the tiki almost every night. Kayaks were nice to have on the canal but the seats were missing, so not good for any extended paddling.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, spotlessly clean, great location, loved every minute.Michelle
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time and I have no complaints
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was amazing! It felt like home away from home. It was our first time staying in Marathon and the location was perfect. We rented a boat and having dock space was a must. One of the main reasons we stayed here were the 10/10 reviews…and it didn’t disappoint!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clint D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation!

We loved the place. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Great place. Would rent again. No issues.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

The house was very nice. A quiet retreat for the week. We even had a chance to see a manatee in the canal.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Clean & Convenient

Great place to stay. Owners are very responsive if needed. Extremely clean beautiful place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean and well equipped. Easy assess for boaters. Bring big fenders if you dock on the sea wall.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Homey, quiet and relaxing

Twin Dolphins was in a very quiet neighborhood. It was clean, cozy, and had everything needed. The only problem was that the living room tv was going out and was difficult to watch.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sisters vacation

My sister and I came to the Keys to celebrate our birthdays. We traveled around the area snorkeling sightseeing or going to beach in the mornings and then spent evenings having a few drinks while sitting under the Tikki bar watching the boats and manatees cruise the canal. Twin Dolphins is a beautiful cottage in a nice location.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise

Had a great stay at this home. Very clean , perfect location and very quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
Archival

8/10 Good

cheryl g.

Great family place!

Clean,perfect size,comfortable beds, everything you need really! Our kids enjoyed the jetted pool and kayaks a lot! We loved eating outside with the covered table and great grill!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary P. P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Nice Property

Very nice property, clean, comfortable, well decorated, well supplied, great swim/spa, advertised correctly, would not hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Oasis in the Keys

Property was lovely, in is great location. We used the kayaks and swim spa daily, and walked to local restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect vacation

This home has the best location to sit back and relax or boat out to your favorite fishing spot. Great access to either the Atlantic, gulf or Sombrero beach. Definitely our favorite location to stay in Marathon!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bethany S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Twin Dolphin is absolutely perfect! It was everything that we were hoping for and more. We had such a great time and we can't wait to come back again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Good central location to the Florida keys. The property offered great amenities and privacy! The owner was helpful and friendly. I would highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023