At Turtle Cove! Heated Pool, Spa, Dockage, Pet Friendly, Kayak, Oceanside!, you can look forward to a garden, a playground, and laundry facilities. Adventurous travelers may like the kayaking and boating at this vacation home. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
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3 bedrooms2 bathrooms149 sq m
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Turtle Cove! Heated Pool, Spa, Dockage, Pet Friendly, Kayak, Oceanside!
Enjoy this 3 BR/2BA Atlantic side canal home with quick ocean access! Amenities include fish cleaning station, electricity and water at dock, bait freezer and heated pool with a tanning ledge! Catch a show in the outdoor TV while relaxing in the hot tub!
Our waterfront, single-family home, affectionately named “Turtle Cove” is a tastefully furnished Florida Keys home and located on a quiet side street, in a residential neighborhood, equipped with four (4) outward facing security cameras to protect guests and the property; there are NO cameras inside the home.
The open living and dining room space is great for gathering with plenty of seating for everyone … a great environment to sit back, relax, and talk about your daily and upcoming adventures!
If you don’t have a boat of your own, there are plenty of rental/guide services in the area. We have one (1) two (2) person kayak for guest use. When you aren’t out enjoying our beautiful Atlantic Ocean or your private pool and hot tub, you’ll enjoy a host of other entertainment options…...you will be minutes from Sombrero, Key Colony and Coco Plum Beaches, the Turtle Hospital, Crane Museum and just a short drive to the Dolphin Research Center or Aquarium where you will learn about the wonderful sea life in the area.
In case you can’t get to the outdoors or to our sites or are winding down in the evenings, we have a large screen TV with a DVD player to watch movies and have a few games and puzzles if that is your thing.
There are so many great restaurants to try in the area, it will be hard to pick a night to stay in and cook on your own. But if you do, you’ll find that our kitchen is stocked with cooking essentials. You’ll appreciate the stainless steel appliances and granite countertops with plenty of room to prep! Of course, we provide standards: A coffee pot, Keurig, toaster, blender, and plenty of serving dishes.
The main level has two bedrooms: One canal side with a king bed, TV and sliding glass doors to access the outside; the second has a queen bed. Our lower level, which is accessible from the outside, has a full and twin beds, a seating area with a TV and a little serving station with a microwave and small refrigerator to hold some essentials.
Our outdoor living area provides a gas grill and even a bait freezer for your convenience. Use of the dock is complimentary and has a cleaning station, electricity, and water access.
We have such a great property to offer. Hopefully, the description answers all your questions but please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or special requests. We look forward to hosting you, your family and guests in our home!
NOTE: If we are offering a special last minute rate/promotion, it is for last minute specials ONLY, we do not apply the special rates to advance bookings made when the special was not offered.
We ask for a Saturday to Saturday bookings from mid-February to the first week of April; all of June, July, and mid-August. We sometimes have some flexibility to book different dates during the offseason but only if we are within a couple weeks of the dates.
Boat size: No more than 30' recommended for our canal. We have guests currently booked that have concerns about the depth of the canal coming in so I'm providing more information to help future guests - Past guests with a 30' boat ONLY had issues during king tides at low tide. If you are an experienced boater, you can get in and out of our canal without a problem. Please reach out before booking if you have questions or concerns so we can provide more details if you require them.
Pets: Please note we have a size limit and prefer smaller dogs, not too hairy - please send us a note first to confirm your pet is okay to stay. It's an extra $25/day (plus tax) for each pet. VRBO should ask you to put in the number of pets and charge accordingly but if their system doesn't pick it up, we'll add it on. If you are unsure, don’t add your pet in now, we will do it later when you decide. Deciding later will save you up front booking fees and unnecessary taxes.
Occupancy: Rates are based on the standard occupancy, which is 6. You may have up to 8 guests by Monroe County's Ordinance, but we charge additional occupancy fees of $125/week per person in this case. If you are unsure of your total, book with 6, then update us when you know. Deciding later will save you up front booking fees and unnecessary taxes.
Parking: The front of the house has mostly gravel and a concrete driveway. There is more than enough room for 2 cars and a trailer or two depending on the size.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Heated pool
Hot tub
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Kitchenette
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Video library
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Garden
Gas grill
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming cats and dogs only
2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Gravel flooring in public areas
Handrails in stairways
Tile flooring in public areas
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Designated smoking areas
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping (on request)
Iron/ironing board
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
Boat
Heated pool
Kayak
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching 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
Wildlife walks 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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Housekeeping (on request)
Local artist showcase
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
Recycling
Unit size: 1,600 square feet
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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 complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Pets allowed for a fee and with prior permission.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Great pool for kids!
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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, a first aid kit, 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
Property Registration Number VACA-25-33
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
About the neighborhood
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 Marathon Air Museum are cultural highlights. Jet skiing, kayaking, and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby. Visit our Marathon travel guide
Does Turtle Cove! Heated Pool, Spa, Dockage, Pet Friendly, Kayak, Oceanside! have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Turtle Cove! Heated Pool, Spa, Dockage, Pet Friendly, Kayak, Oceanside! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Turtle Cove! Heated Pool, Spa, Dockage, Pet Friendly, Kayak, Oceanside!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Turtle Cove! Heated Pool, Spa, Dockage, Pet Friendly, Kayak, Oceanside!?
Check-out is at 9:30 AM.
Where is Turtle Cove! Heated Pool, Spa, Dockage, Pet Friendly, Kayak, Oceanside! located?
Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Crane Point Museum and Nature Center and Boot Key Harbor. Florida Keys Country Club and Fishermen's Community Hospital are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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Completely excellent experience! The house, pool, and hot tub were fantastic. We would definitely go back! The host and property manager were both very responsive.
Our stay at Turtle Cove was fabulous! We thoroughly enjoyed the house and the pool. The dock was convenient for our boat. . Gail, property manager, was very helpful in recommending restaurants, dog parks and answered any questions we may have had. We loved our stay so much we are looking to book the house for next year!
We absolutely loved Turtle Cove! The house was perfect. We loved the pool, hot tub, dock and kayak. It was really cool to see so many manatees and tarpon off the dock. The house was convenient to many attractions and Key West. Gail, the property manager, was so friendly and attentive. Overall, we had an amazing time and highly recommend the home. Thanks again for an amazing vacation!!
Awesome house is the correct adjective for this home! Perfect location for all of our activities- fishing, snorkeling, and eating! Close to restaurant’s and to grocery stores. When we cooked the lobster we caught it was very quick to run out and get the supplies we needed!
Having two stories was great to allow younger family members privacy and fishing off dock while the older members watched from second story deck!
Very nice property. We enjoyed our stay and would consider this property in the future.
The listing states the downstairs is accessible from the outside. I would suggest adding the word ONLY to that. Water pressure in the upstairs shower was very low which made for longer showers. Kitchen was equipped with everything needed to enjoy our evening meals.
Overall, relaxing trip and enjoyed our family time!
My family really enjoyed our 3 weeks at Turtle Cove. The home was as advertised and actually even better. We loved having 2 separate living spaces, being on a canal that had daily visits from multiple manatees, the quiet street with friendly neighbors and really enjoyed the child friendly heated pool. Prior to our stay any questions we had concerning the home were answered quickly by Margie and while we never had any issues during our stay, Kathy the maintenance manager was always available and close by if we had needed her. Our overall impression of the home was that it was everything we had hoped for and needed. Therefore we've already booked again for next year and can't wait to go back.
We had a great stay in this lovely home. We brought our 23-foot Seahunt and had no issue getting in and out of the Atlantic. My husband and daughter went dolphin fishing about 5 miles out and had huge success. I stayed home with my 11-year-old and and 1 1/2 year old and we thoroughly enjoyed the pool, especially the little wading area for my young son. The house in in a perfect location, extremely quiet street and near everything. Our host was amazing and communicative, though we had zero issues for the week we were there. We look forward to returning in the future, though perhaps when my son is a little older and Mommy is able to partake in more of the boating activities!
We came to the Keys for a break! Helene hit our homes both in Fl and in NC. I came with my Sister for her Birthday… we had a reservation in Marion NC for this stay but could not go due to Helene. The owner Margie and the Host Gail were very available and answered all questions quickly. Check in was so easy. I have to give Gail a big Thank You! She is the best host we have ever had and we travel a lot. She was so nice and full of great suggestions!! She answered me right away every time! Great Host! Loved her! The house is cozy and was so relaxing! Pool and hot tub perfect! We had an amazing time and plan to come again!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Turtle Cove. The pictures do not do this place justice. We walked in and were taken aback at how beautiful and well maintained it was. It was a nice touch to have music playing in the house when we walked in. The house was up to date, very clean, and plenty spacious. The unique set up with the separate entrance downstairs with a bathroom, bedroom, and kitchen appliances was extremely convenient for our group. It allowed one family to have their own space while the other family could have privacy upstairs. The pool and hot tub were amazing and private. We also enjoyed the large dock and fish cleaning station. We walked to Herbies twice - we loved having it close by. The property manager Kathy was excellent and made sure that we were comfortable and had what we needed. We would surely stay here again.
Turtle Cove is located on a quiet little street off A1A. It was close to restaurants, grocery stores, beach and many activities located on Marathon. The check in process went smoothly, and the property manager was available to help us with all of our questions. A little confusing on the listing, but the upstairs has 1 bedroom with a king bed, and 1 bedroom with a queen bed (plus 1 bathroom). The lower level apartment had a bedroom with a full and twin bed. Traveling with my immediate family of 4 and my parents, it would have been nice to have the bedroom upstairs with the full and twin beds. Additionally, the upstairs bedrooms are carpeted, and all areas of the house could use a very thorough deep clean (baseboards, carpet, etc). Aside from those cosmetic/cleanliness/layout issues, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Turtle Cove. The pool, hot tub and lanai area are where we spent all of our time for meals and lounging. The lounge chairs on the sun shelf in the pool were a huge hit too. The dock is spacious and allowed everyone to space out while fishing (although we didn't catch anything). This was a great home for our winter getaway!
Everything was as good or even better than we hoped. From the immediate and helpful communication to the house itself! We are avid boaters and fishermen/woman, the dock space is massive, has a hose, cleaning table and bait freezer right at the dock. 4 or 5 houses to the Atlantic Ocean. The house was very clean, AC was awesome, and the house design really sets up well for a group that may want some privacy from their fellow guests. The absolute show stealer is the pool. Virtually complete privacy, large and has several ledges at varying depths to make sipping Margaritas as good as it gets. The large, covered Lanai is right next to the pool, perfect for cookouts, card games and in our case backgammon tournaments. Parking for three large pickup trucks and two boat trailers. Also, the house is located on the same end of Marathon that has almost all of the restaurants, bars and a boat ramp. It's the little things that makes a place special, this place covers them all.
It was a beautiful house very helpful people we had a great time
I couldn't have picked a better place for my vacation highly recommended
Bronwyn D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michael C.
May 20, 2019
Would definitely stay here again!
This vacation home exceeded our expectations. Rooms were excellent and the swimming pool was a very nice addition. We would certainly rent this again if returning to the Keys!
Michael C.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2019
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Bonnie H.
Mar 7, 2014
Couple vacationing alone enjoying the sites, restaurants and ocean
Clean and orderly The location was quiet and easy to find The owner was very helpful and answered any questions
Great location. We really liked how the house was close to everything.
First boat trip to the canal is a little intimidating when the water is down but it's fine after you have done it once.
Would stay here again.
Jennifer and her host Gail were extremely responsive to any and all questions we had! The home was perfect for our stay! Stocked and ready to go! Was clean with plenty of bath and pool towels! We used the pool and spa every day after a long hot day on the boat. The canal was fine after navigating during low tide. We have a 24’ center console boat and the lowest we saw the canal was 2.2 ft. We would absolutely rent this home again for our family vacation! Thank you Jennifer and Gail for making our stay comfortable and enjoyable!