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WATERFRONT, VIEWS, HEATED POOL, 130 ft. OF DOCK, PRIVATE RETREAT provides amenities like a playground and laundry facilities. Adventurous travelers may like the kayaking and bicycling at this vacation home. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

WATERFRONT, VIEWS, HEATED POOL, 130 ft. OF DOCK, PRIVATE RETREAT

  • BOOT KEY RETREAT - OPEN WATER VIEWS -
    Not your typical canal house, there is plenty of privacy here. You'll be in your own secluded, retreat. Your own private heated pool, 130 ft. concrete dock, a 400 lb. Ice Machine Plus a beautiful private HOT water outdoor shower,
    Foosball Table, and views! You're not looking at the neighbors across the canal and they're not looking at you. Your view is of open water, nature's own show. There's always something going on. Fish swimming and splashing, exotic birds searching for food. You can pay more, and you can pay less, but we honestly believe, you won't find better VALUE for your vacation dollar.

    You'll watch boats in the harbor and the countless dingies comings and goings. Bring your binoculars, you never know what to expect. You can relax, be yourself, feel at home here. A simple evening here will be a lifetime memory. It's a real 'Retreat' from your normal everyday life.
    You'll have 2 kayaks and 4- bikes for your use at no additional cost. If your kids are old enough, these can be real fun entertainment for them, or you! Our dock, 130 ft., will accommodate a small flats boat or a 35 ft center console, or both.
    parking for 2 boat trailers and 3 cars on property
    Boat launching ramps are a 1/4 mile down the hwy. and
    LOTS TO DO, ALL CLOSE-BY
    World class Fishing, Snorkeling, Diving, Sailing, and Kayaking waits for you inshore or off . The Crane Point Nature Hammock, The Dolphin Center and Piegon Key Historic Site are nearby. Party Boats operate out of Marathon and we have a World Class Charter-Fleet. Boot Key Retreats' location to nearby beaches, offer unlimited opportunities. There's, newly renovated, Sombrero Beach and Florida Country Club Golf Course about 1 mile away. Bahia Honda State Park is right over the 7-mile Bridge. Both these beaches have bar-b-que grills and are rated among the 'Best'
    There are plenty of local restaurants, bars, entertainment and shops. When you want to venture out and explore the other islands, you're right in the middle, it's only an hour from Key West or Key Largo. Give us a call or send us an E-mail.

    We are licensed by City of Marathon, License #DWE5403101,
    Monroe County and the State of Florida.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Foosball table
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • 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
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycles
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Rules

All umbrellas must be closed at night and anytime when not in use during the day. Guests will be responsible for umbrella damage.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Does WATERFRONT, VIEWS, HEATED POOL, 130 ft. OF DOCK, PRIVATE RETREAT have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is WATERFRONT, VIEWS, HEATED POOL, 130 ft. OF DOCK, PRIVATE RETREAT pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at WATERFRONT, VIEWS, HEATED POOL, 130 ft. OF DOCK, PRIVATE RETREAT?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at WATERFRONT, VIEWS, HEATED POOL, 130 ft. OF DOCK, PRIVATE RETREAT?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is WATERFRONT, VIEWS, HEATED POOL, 130 ft. OF DOCK, PRIVATE RETREAT located?

This family-friendly Marathon vacation home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Boot Key Harbor, Shady Palm Art Gallery, and The Turtle Hospital. Vaca Key and Fishermen's Community Hospital are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 121 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Alison P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great location, warm pool, responsive to questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

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

Great Hideaway

My family and I had a great time at Bootkey! It’s perfect for those who want to fish, kayak and just spend the day outdoors. It also is comfortable inside if you’re wanting to stay in. Excellent sunset views and beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candice E.

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

Love the dock

Easy check in. Great communication with the host. Location is good for stores and restaurants. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott Y.

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

Perfect for boater especially fisherman

To have an ice machine on hand was an incredible amenity
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Wonderful Trip!

Had a great stay! Home was perfect for our family of five. Clean and well organized. Great amenities. Kitchen was well appointed. Loved the pool. Great location for easy access to all of the spots in the keys that we wanted to visit. Communication was prompt and clear.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg b.

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

Beautiful place

This is our 3rd time staying at Bootkey Retreat and we just love it. The house includes a fully stocked.kitchen, linens, blankets and bedding. The location on the canal is breath taking. The swimming pool was beautifully kept. Just overall a great place to stay you definitely wont be disappointed. The property manager Trish was very helpful and prompt getting back to me with all concerns.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam D.

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

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful.

What a delightful, clean, convenient property. Trish helped us with any questions we had. Loved the view, the comfy beds, the well laid out and equipped kitchen, the foosball and ice machine. Just a joyful place to stay. Can’t wait to come back! All tvs are smart tvs, in case you’re looking for cable. Just fyi.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

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

Boot Key

The property was well furnished and clean. The entrance to the street is not inviting but the property itself is very nice and at a very nice location adjacent to the water
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

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

Beautiful Location

We enjoyed the house it was clean and met our needs perfectly. The bonus of the kayaks and paddleboards was amazing. My kids (19) and (14) spent hours in the canal. We went to the Marathon Bait and Tackle and were able to rent a couple of fishing poles for $25/each for the entire week. This also provided some great entertainment. The Florida fishing license was only $30 for the week. The pool was awesome to relax in after a few hours of exploring on the kayaks/paddleboards. The host provided a basket full of beach towels for renters to utilize. We would book this house again if we were to come back down to Marathon. However, I did tell my husband that the next time we need to rent a boat for the week. I would have loved to do a lot more exploring.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel S.

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

Overall a very nice house and property

House and property were clean and pretty much as described. There were a few minor issues with things that were broken or not working when we arrived. The house had a lot of extras, like the ice maker, extra fridge and freezers which were great for fishing. The only thing that we missed were beach chairs. The canal is very narrow and made it a little tough to turn a boat around. By far the biggest complaint, which is completely out of the property owners hands, is the neighbor across the canal. He played loud music almost every day and some nights until 4am and it appeared that he lives there. Overall, it was a good location with plenty of good restaurants and sombrero beach close by.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

barbara d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home. Location on the canal overlooking mangroves was splendid. Property manager, Linny was awesome. Would definitely come again.
Morning view
Neighbor across the way.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kristyne l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Boot Key was a wonderful experience, it truly felt like home. The kitchen was thoughtfully stocked with everything we needed to cook. The furniture inside/outside was even nicer than the pictures showed. We have 3 boys who lived outside fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding & swimming! Plenty of fish off the dock to keep the kids entertained. Constant wildlife around with daily visits from multiple manatees. There was a minor issue that the property manager immediately tended too. We would definitely stay at this home again!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara K.

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

Great Property

We had a great stay! Property had everything we needed, super clean! Great location for your boat!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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

Great place

We have stayed at a few palces in Marathon and this place is wonderful. Good location, clean, great amenities with a heated pool. The place has everything advertised and more. We would definitely stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Christy C.

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

Nice place

Great time
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

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

First Time to the Keys

We loved everything about our stay, this house is perfect has everything you need! We would defiantly stay here again if we get a chance to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay A.

Excellent property

Greatly enjoyed our stay. Property is very well maintained. The pool and kayaks were a highlight. Location ideal if you want to enjoy the all the Keys.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nancy c.

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

Great place!

Very well equipped and maintained. Lots of space - nice view - beautiful sunsets.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank W.

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

Great location for a fisherman

This property was very nice ! All the amenities for a great fishing vacation . House is well appointed with everything you need to cook and relax !!
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Marathon Trip 2025

The property manager was GREAT. The house is very nicely furnished. We were able to see the Manatees, starfish and even a seahorse in the canal.
Stayed 27 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Awesome

We had a great time staying here. We caught fish right off the dock and saw alot of manatees.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank W.

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

Fisherman’s paradise

This property has everything you need for a relaxing vacation . The location gives easy access to the gulf or the ocean by boat .. Plenty of options for restaurants and bars near by .
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nancy c.

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

Always a wonderful stay at Boot Key Retreat

Excellent communication with property management.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

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

Great place

We really enjoyed our stay. Everything about the property was as advertised. The backyard area with pool was awesome. The kitchen was well stocked, lots of towels, beds comfortable. Owner and property manager very responsive. Would stay again
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Tracey B.

Perfect Stay...

We had a wonderful trip to the Florida keys and Bootkey Retreat was perfect for us! The house was everything that we hoped for and more. Very clean and equipped with all we needed for a perfect week. I would recommend this property to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017