House in Marathon, FL
8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area
About this house rental
Gulf Vista, a lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bath single family home on a protected cove looking out at the Gulf of Mexico for beautiful views and fabulous sunset color.
Now with a stunning freshwater pool! Hard to resist, this new pool offers beautiful views of the Gulf while enjoying the pool or lounging on the built-in sun platform, corner wrap bench seating or the entry steps also purposed for more seating. Affords comfortable use by not only adults but children, older adults and expectant mothers or those with newborns.
This is wonderful piece of paradise overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, across from a large and private conservation preserve with nothing but woods and mother nature. Located on a dead-end road with only two houses beyond for virtually no roadside activity you will feel like you are tucked away in a quiet spot even though all of Marathon's amenities are only a short drive away! Great boating access, straight shot out to the Gulf of Mexico and a short run to Vaca Cut or 7 Mile Bridge for oceanside boating.
The living, dining and kitchen areas are all open to each other with extensive full length glass doors in the living room bringing the light and the outdoors in for an open feel and lovely views as well as breath taking sunset color! A covered balcony runs along the length of the home, perfect for morning coffee or a quiet read. The kitchen is well equipped with new appliances and everything within reach. The bar next to the dining table area provides additional room for a cooks helper or casual help yourself serving.
The living room has a sectional couch so everyone can enjoy entertainment on the 60" flat screen TV which includes Infinity cable service and Netflix, or to just relax together and catch up on the days adventures and plan for tomorrows.
The master bedroom has a king size bed and private bath with tub shower combination. Sliding glass doors open to the balcony overlooking the cove and gulf waters beyond for lovely water views. The bedroom has a 50" flat screen TV for afterhours entertainment.
The second bedroom has a queen size bed as does the third bedroom with a hall bath just steps from each. The hall bath has a tub shower combination. Newly updated washer and dryer are in the hall closet.
The dock offers protected deep-water dockage for your boat on a quiet canal with very little boating activity. The end of the dock has a concrete step-down platform, ideal for launching a kayak to go snorkel the flats just 20 yards from the house on the other side of the boating channel.
The dock length available for guest use is 41' from the owner's boat bow on the lift to the end of the seawall including the 12' run of the stepped down water entry landing (rafting is not permitted-local rental ordinance).
This home is in a lovely residential area, but the owner usually has a boat on the boat lift (not available for guest use) and as a "just in case" only, security cameras are in place for only the outside dock and drive areas as a deterrent when the house is not occupied. They are not monitored but if you have any issue with your boat or vehicles please report it right away so the recording can be preserved for your benefit.
Please note, pool heat is optional and additional at $200 plus tax per week. You must speak for and pay for the pool heat a week or more in advance of arrival.
A dog is allowed with permission and a pet fee. Please let me know the breed, age, size of the dog.
City License: VACA-20-1372
Bedding: King, Queen, Queen (there is no pull-out couch, sleeps six and two young children or babies are allowed, you will need to bring pack n play or other sleeping for the kids)
Location: Middle Keys, Approx. MM52.5, Gulf Front views, 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Single Family Home
Maximum Total Occupancy 8 (6 adults with 2 small kids)
Now with a stunning freshwater pool! Hard to resist, this new pool offers beautiful views of the Gulf while enjoying the pool or lounging on the built-in sun platform, corner wrap bench seating or the entry steps also purposed for more seating. Affords comfortable use by not only adults but children, older adults and expectant mothers or those with newborns.
This is wonderful piece of paradise overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, across from a large and private conservation preserve with nothing but woods and mother nature. Located on a dead-end road with only two houses beyond for virtually no roadside activity you will feel like you are tucked away in a quiet spot even though all of Marathon's amenities are only a short drive away! Great boating access, straight shot out to the Gulf of Mexico and a short run to Vaca Cut or 7 Mile Bridge for oceanside boating.
The living, dining and kitchen areas are all open to each other with extensive full length glass doors in the living room bringing the light and the outdoors in for an open feel and lovely views as well as breath taking sunset color! A covered balcony runs along the length of the home, perfect for morning coffee or a quiet read. The kitchen is well equipped with new appliances and everything within reach. The bar next to the dining table area provides additional room for a cooks helper or casual help yourself serving.
The living room has a sectional couch so everyone can enjoy entertainment on the 60" flat screen TV which includes Infinity cable service and Netflix, or to just relax together and catch up on the days adventures and plan for tomorrows.
The master bedroom has a king size bed and private bath with tub shower combination. Sliding glass doors open to the balcony overlooking the cove and gulf waters beyond for lovely water views. The bedroom has a 50" flat screen TV for afterhours entertainment.
The second bedroom has a queen size bed as does the third bedroom with a hall bath just steps from each. The hall bath has a tub shower combination. Newly updated washer and dryer are in the hall closet.
The dock offers protected deep-water dockage for your boat on a quiet canal with very little boating activity. The end of the dock has a concrete step-down platform, ideal for launching a kayak to go snorkel the flats just 20 yards from the house on the other side of the boating channel.
The dock length available for guest use is 41' from the owner's boat bow on the lift to the end of the seawall including the 12' run of the stepped down water entry landing (rafting is not permitted-local rental ordinance).
This home is in a lovely residential area, but the owner usually has a boat on the boat lift (not available for guest use) and as a "just in case" only, security cameras are in place for only the outside dock and drive areas as a deterrent when the house is not occupied. They are not monitored but if you have any issue with your boat or vehicles please report it right away so the recording can be preserved for your benefit.
Please note, pool heat is optional and additional at $200 plus tax per week. You must speak for and pay for the pool heat a week or more in advance of arrival.
A dog is allowed with permission and a pet fee. Please let me know the breed, age, size of the dog.
City License: VACA-20-1372
Bedding: King, Queen, Queen (there is no pull-out couch, sleeps six and two young children or babies are allowed, you will need to bring pack n play or other sleeping for the kids)
Location: Middle Keys, Approx. MM52.5, Gulf Front views, 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Single Family Home
Maximum Total Occupancy 8 (6 adults with 2 small kids)
Amenities at The Gulf Vista Pool Home, enjoy the beautiful views, lovely pool and dock!
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Marathon, FL
Ratings and reviews
8 / 10Excellent·Dec 2025
This is a fantastic spot, right at the mouth of a channel, in a protected cove with mangroves to kayak in sight. The pool, pool deck, private dockage and balcony are worth the price, and the inside is nicely equipped. Typical FL rental, so expect some slow drains, a janky closet door or two, budget sheets, etc, but all the comforts you need. Stunning evening skies (check out the pic). One warning: that poolside hammock looks tempting but be forewarned: strung too tight. Two of us tried it and got spun over/out and into the gravel like cartoon characters. No joke, nearly broke a rib. Handle with care!
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
This was the perfect property for us, my wife and I brought our 28 ft boat and this time we had to bring our dog due to construction at our home. The yard is fully fenced when the driveway gates are closed which made it convenient having the dog. The house is located on a canal which is easy to navigate and plenty deep enough to accommodate 30ft boat, the dock is also adequate for 30ft boat. The nearby boat ramp off of Aviation Drive is really close to the house and easy to access. The street to the house is a dead end with a small turnaround. With our 28ft boat and crew cab truck I couldn't turn around in the cul-de-sac so I had to back down the street to the house but it's not an issue, I was able to store the trailer inside the gate and park my truck under the house. Great property, will be back again!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2025
Nice house, great views, canal is easy for a boat. Great pool. Plenty of parking. Quiet, and yet close to the center of Marathon.Bring spices, celophane, tinfoil! Kitchen is great. Living room has great views and vedrooms are fine.Clean!
5 / 10·Apr 2021
Both Friends and Family loved our rental. View from the house was beautiful. Only drawback was the airport close by and the private jets could be loud at times.Would we rent again??? Yes
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9.2Outstanding
(31 Ratings)
"This was the perfect property for us, my wife and I brought our 28 ft boat and this time we had to bring our dog due to construction at our home. The yard is fully fenced when the driveway gates are ..."
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