'HAPPINESS IS!' GULF FRONT CONDO, HEATED POOL, DOCK, VIEWS!

 
 
 
Marathon condo rental - On a quiet peninsula, yet close to US 1
On a quiet peninsula, yet close to US 1
 
Marathon condo rental - On a quiet peninsula, yet close to US 1

On a quiet peninsula, yet close to US 1

Building on Right is Your Home Away From Home

Building on Right is Your Home Away From Home

New landscaping seen from your balcony

New landscaping seen from your balcony

Building angle gives water views in 3 directions.

Building angle gives water views in 3 directions.

Heated Pool for Your Enjoyment Winter or Summer

Heated Pool for Your Enjoyment Winter or Summer

Pool view from your rear balcolny.

Pool view from your rear balcolny.

Watch the Water From the Well Equipped Kitchen

Watch the Water From the Well Equipped Kitchen

Relax with TV or a good book!

Relax with TV or a good book!

Enjoy Fresh Seafood in this Comfortable Setting

Enjoy Fresh Seafood in this Comfortable Setting

What's for dinner--cook it here!

What's for dinner--cook it here!

MBR suite offers king size bed & spacious bath

MBR suite offers king size bed & spacious bath

2 Queen beds give you flexibility.

2 Queen beds give you flexibility.

Miles of water and sky!

Miles of water and sky!

Tranquility on the Bay!

Tranquility on the Bay!

Dock view from the balcony.

Dock view from the balcony.

Enjoy fabulous Florida Sunsets!

Enjoy fabulous Florida Sunsets!

Island Tiki Bar, just east of the condo.

Island Tiki Bar, just east of the condo.

Enjoy the colors--pink & blue--

Enjoy the colors--pink & blue--

--and gold.

--and gold.

Visit the Blue Hole on Big Pine Key.

Visit the Blue Hole on Big Pine Key.

An osprey checks out a nest!

An osprey checks out a nest!

Key deer at Big Pine.

Key deer at Big Pine.

Pelican on guard.

Pelican on guard.

  • Bedrooms2
  • Sleeps6
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Half Bath

Photos and Description of the Marathon vacation condo rental
2 BDRMs, 2 1/2 baths, Sleeps 6. King, Queen, Queen, Full sofa bed, Portacrib

'HAPPINESS IS!' at Gulfpointe II! We welcome you to enjoy our spacious upscale condo in a small (20 unit) complex located on the Gulf in Marathon, 'The Heart of the Keys.' The mid-keys location, north of the famous seven mile bridge, puts you in easy reach of all Keys attractions . You can swim from the dock, lounge by the heated pool, and enjoy water views from every room in the condo and from the wrap around decks on both the main and upper levels. If you prefer a more active vacation, you can do it all: boat in the gulf or the ocean, fish, snorkel or scuba dive. Your location near Vaca Cut gives you quick access to both the gulf and the ocean. If you like a soft sandy beach, Sombrero Beach is about 10 minutes away. You can walk to local seafood markets and enjoy fresh caught dolphin and shrimp to cook at the condo or walk or drive to a myriad of nearby restaurants. ASK ABOUT OUR SUPER SAVER SUMMER SPECIAL, ideal for retirees. Minimum rental 7days. NO WEEKLY RENTALS DURING LOBSTER MINI-SEASON OR THE FIRSRT WEEK OF LOBSTER SEASON unless part of a 29 day rental. License # PLR 2012-00347

Gulfoint is directly off US Rt. l, so there's convenient access to everything--yet the peninsula surrounds you with beautiful water views and makes you feel you are on your own private island! There are large resorts in Marathon where your unit may be a long walk to the pool or the water. Here your building is less than 48 feet to the water and 48 feet to the pool. If you want a sandy beach there are three close by: Key Colony Beach and Cocoplum Beach, both about 1 mile away and Sombrero beach, about 3 miles away.

If you want to get away, the Keys still have the charm. You are away from the super highways, tall buildings, and everything that goes with the work-a-day world. If you are looking for Kokomo, this is close as you'll get stateside! Yet you still have nearby restaurants, markets and the reassurance of a large local hospital. Gulfpointe is a great place for families or couples of any age. The condo has room enough for 2 couples to comfortably share it for the entire winter season, or for one couple to invite occasional guests or grandkids to visit. Call Us!

GOLF DETAILS

You are only minutes from Key Colony Beach Golf Course. No tee times required on this challenging nine-hole Par3 public golf course. Clubs and pull carts are available. Near MM 53.5, turn at the light onto Key Colony Beach, then first right, then right on 8th street. Enjoy your day away from the water! Open 7:30 am to dusk.

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About Janet & Bob

We raised our family in central CT and spent many school vacations in the Keys. Bob took up scuba diving in the 1960's and Janet took up the sport in the 70's. Their children learned diving basics at their High School pool and did their open water dives in the Keys. We spent many happy family days on the water in Marathon and now are happy to be able to host our grandchildren as they too learn to swim and sorkel and dive in the Keys. Marathon is our home away from home. We retired and now live on a lake in New Hampshire. We are blessed to be on the water at home and at play.

Janet & Bob purchased this condo in 2003
Why Janet & Bob chose Marathon

For 20+ years, we owned a time share in Marathon. When it was to be torn down, we knew we needed a place of our own in this area that we had come to love so much. After a lot of looking, we found Gulfpointe II Now, 10 years later, we are happy with the choiced we made and would not want to be elsewhere. We are less than 1/2mile from where we had been before. It is small, private, covnenient, safe, low traffic, yet convenient to everyplace we wanted to go.

What makes this condo unique

We have travelled all over Florida looking at various areas to decide on where we wanted to buy. We checked out the East Coast, the West coast, even the Panhandle. But after all the looking,. we kept coming back to the Keys and to Marathon in particular. Vacation to us meant no 4 lane lhighways, no tall buildings, no dress code for dinner. So this was our perfect place. The ocean, the Gulf, water, water, water. It was what we wanted. We love being at Gulfpointe and hope you will too!

Marathon condo rental - On a quiet peninsula, yet close to US 1

On a quiet peninsula, yet close to US 1

Building on Right is Your Home Away From Home

Building on Right is Your Home Away From Home

New landscaping seen from your balcony

New landscaping seen from your balcony

Building angle gives water views in 3 directions.

Building angle gives water views in 3 directions.

Heated Pool for Your Enjoyment Winter or Summer

Heated Pool for Your Enjoyment Winter or Summer

Pool view from your rear balcolny.

Pool view from your rear balcolny.

Watch the Water From the Well Equipped Kitchen

Watch the Water From the Well Equipped Kitchen

Relax with TV or a good book!

Relax with TV or a good book!

Enjoy Fresh Seafood in this Comfortable Setting

Enjoy Fresh Seafood in this Comfortable Setting

What's for dinner--cook it here!

What's for dinner--cook it here!

MBR suite offers king size bed & spacious bath

MBR suite offers king size bed & spacious bath

2 Queen beds give you flexibility.

2 Queen beds give you flexibility.

Miles of water and sky!

Miles of water and sky!

Tranquility on the Bay!

Tranquility on the Bay!

Dock view from the balcony.

Dock view from the balcony.

Enjoy fabulous Florida Sunsets!

Enjoy fabulous Florida Sunsets!

Island Tiki Bar, just east of the condo.

Island Tiki Bar, just east of the condo.

Enjoy the colors--pink & blue--

Enjoy the colors--pink & blue--

--and gold.

--and gold.

Visit the Blue Hole on Big Pine Key.

Visit the Blue Hole on Big Pine Key.

An osprey checks out a nest!

An osprey checks out a nest!

Key deer at Big Pine.

Key deer at Big Pine.

Pelican on guard.

Pelican on guard.

Seven Mile Bridge
Nearest Airport : Key West at 53 Miles
Nearest Motorway : Overseas Hwy (US 1) at 0.1 Miles
Nearest Beach : Cocoplum Beach at 1.5 Miles
Nearest Barpub : The Island Tiki Bar at 0.4 Miles
Nearest Golf : Key Colony Beach Public Golf Course at 1 Miles
Nearest Restaurant : The Island Tiki Bar at 0.4 Miles
Car: necessary

Relax & Enjoy!! Stay at the condo and 'veg' with a book or hop in the car--a short drive gets you anywhere you want to be in under an hour. Party in Key West, shop everywhere, visit museums, swim with the dolphins-just have a fun! You can rent a boat or bring your own, the dock is yours on a space available basis. (We've never seen it full.) There is a free boat ramp in town as well as numerous marinas. The Marathon Chamber of Commerce, within walking distance of Gulfpointe has booklets and information on all of the many sporting and educational offerings of the Keys. You'll also find numerous brochures, menus & other pieces of helpful info about the area right in the unit. Be sure to look for our newly updated WELCOME BOOK! You'll find every type of water sport imaginable--helicopter tours, jet ski rentals, sailing school, kayak rentals.

Other Activities: Bi-plane & helicopter rides nearby, kayaks and boats for rent nearby, 2 adult bikes available at the condo plus 2 bikes for little kids.

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Rental Rates for this vacation condo rental in Marathon, Florida

Additional information about rental rates

Tax Rate 12.5%

Notes

  • $1000-$1600/week, $3300-$5600/month
  • Rates are Attractive and vary by season and number of guests. We offer multi-week and multi-month discounts and have Economical last minute Deals!

    'MID-SUMMER' Special , 29 days only $2999. + Tax Ideal for retirees and others that have more time to play!!
    Last full week of July-early August. Call for details.

    NO WEEKLY RENTALS PERMITTED THAT INCLUDE LOBSTER MINI SEASON OR FIRST WEEK OF LOBSTER SEASON. FOR THIS TIME MINIMUM OF 29 DAY RENTAL ONLY.

    FALL SPECIAL - Any 4 week period late fall to early winter.....$3300 + Tax Call for details.

    'LAST MINUTE' SPECIAL --Call for info regarding late booking discounts.

    Cleaning is included but you must add the Florida Keys Rental Tax of 12.5%.

    MIMIMUM RENTAL--7 DAYS PER CITY LAW ;..............Marathon City License No. PLR 2012-00347

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation condo rental in Marathon, Florida

Property Type:
  • condo
Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals
Floor Area:
  • 1400 sq. ft.
  • 2 stories
Location Type:
  • Waterfront
  • Oceanfront ...
    Located 48ft.from the Gulf. All room have Gulf views except the guest bedroom which has a pool view.
  • Waterfront ...
    Condo measures 48 ft. from the Gulf
  • Water View
Theme:
  • Away From It All
  • Sports & Activities
  • Romantic
  • Family
  • Adventure
General:
  • Broadband Access
  • Local Restaurant Guide
  • Iron & Board
  • Air Conditioning
  • Local Activities Guide
  • Laundry Soap
  • Paper Towels
  • Wireless Internet
  • Toilet Paper
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Internet
  • Local Maps
  • Fitness Room / Equipment ...
    Several fitness centers within 3 miles. None at the condo.
  • Telephone ...
    All Keys calls are included.
  • Heating ...
    One of the few Key properties that has heat, if needed on an occasional winter evening.
  • Linens Provided ...
    Bed linens, towels, beach towels and 'boat & fish rags' are included.
  • Washing Machine ...
    Apartment size, new in 2012.
  • Clothes Dryer ...
    Apartment size, new in 2013
  • Parking ...
    Covered parking for 2 mid size vehicles.
  • Towels Provided ...
    White towels stay indoors. Plenty of beach towels and a supply of 'boat & fish rags' for your dirty jobs.
  • Parking Off Street ...
    Boat trailers must go off site, $25 weekly.
  • Living Room ...
    Living room has 2 leather sofas & a rattan side chair. The coffee table was made from a real ship's wheel! New 42 in flat screen smart 3D capable HD TV
  • Hair Dryer
  • Activities Guide
  • Basic Soaps
  • Alarm Clock
  • Sofa Bed
Kitchen:
  • Blender
  • Dishwasher ...
    Newer
  • Refrigerator ...
    New in 2011, has an automatic ice maker.
  • Freezer ...
    The new refrigerator has a large freezer compartment.
  • Oven ...
    New oven/rage 2013
  • Microwave ...
    Newer
  • Kitchen ...
    With all new/newer appliances if open to the living room.
  • Stove ...
    New in 2013, the oven/range has a ceramic glass cooktop for ease of care and clean-up.
  • Dishes & Utensils ...
    Corning wear dishes with lots of extra pieces. The flat wear is a Reed and Barton service for 12.
  • Cooking Utensils ...
    Good selection of pots and pans and utensils for all your cooking and grilling needs.
  • Coffee Maker ...
    Newer
  • Pantry Items ...
    Salt, pepper, basic spices and coffee are available for your use.
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Ice Maker
Dining:
  • Dining Area
  • Dining ...
    Lovely glass topped table with 6 sturdy chairs. 3 additional chairs at the breakfast bar. There is also a table outside.
  • seating for 6 people
Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Half Bath
  • Bathroom - toilet , combination tub/shower
    Bathroom - toilet
    Master Bathroom - toilet , shower , You can watch the boats at the dock from the master shower.
  • Master bathroom offers double sinks with large mirrored medicine chests reflecting off the mirrored doors of the large his and hers closet. The shower is oversized, with a seat. The head is tucked away in its own private nook. The family bath with tub/shower is on the 2nd floor off the guest bedroom and the half bath is on the main floor.
Bedrooms:
  • 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
  • MBR - 1 king
    Bedroom 2 - 2 queen , + porta crib
  • The master bedroom is your serene retreat. If offers the comfort of a newer king size mattress and a 32 in flat screen TV with remote for your late night viewing. A private 'L' shaped balcony with 2 chairs & table is accessed from the master bedroom. Watch sunrise or the stars or check out the water to decide if it's a day to fish, swim, or just go shopping!! The guest bedroom has 2 queen beds to give you flexibility in your sleeping arrangements. There is also a portacrib and stroller available, if needed, for a little one in your party. There is also a full size sleeper couch in the living room.
Entertainment:
  • VCR
  • Audio Tape Player
  • DVD Player
  • Books for Adults
  • Games for Kids
  • Radio
  • Video Library
  • CD Player
  • Television ...
    New 42 in. flat screen smart 3D capable HDTV in the living rm. 32 in flat screen in the master B/R
  • Books ...
    Plenty of books for your poolside enjoyment. Feel free to take one, leave one.
  • Games ...
    Cards, scrabble, battleship, dominoes
  • Toys ...
    Pool noodles and a float. Frisbee, pail and shovel, balls, crayons and more.
  • Music Library ...
    About a dozen CD's, mostly pre 1990's selections.
  • Satellite / Cable
Outside:
  • Boat Dock
  • Beach Towels
  • Golf ...
    Close by in Key Colony Beach
  • Outdoor Grill ...
    Propane grill on your balcony.
  • Tennis ...
    Nearby, free at the town park.
  • Boat ...
    Many rental boats available. Check out welcome book.
  • Kayak / Canoe ...
    Many rental places within a mile or 2.
  • Water Sports Gear ...
    We leave some snorkeling gear available for you to try.
  • Lawn / Garden ...
    Beautiful flowering shrubs and greenery all around you. Multple types of palm trees, large and small too.
  • Balcony ...
    'L' shaped balconies off the living room and the master bedroom. Chairs and tables on both.
  • Bicycles ...
    2 adult bikes (a bit rustyfrom the salt air) but in working condition plus 2 bikes that fit little kids abut 5 to 8 years old.
  • Beach Chairs
  • Outdoor Grill Gas
  • Fish Cleaning Table
  • Unscreened Porch / Veranda
  • Small Cooler
  • Barbecue
  • 20 garden chairs
  • 4 beach chairs
Suitability:
  • children welcome ...
    We have 2 bikes for little kids, 5-8 years old and a stroller and porta crib for a little one. Swim diapers needed for babies in the pool.
  • non smoking only
  • pets not allowed
  • unsuitable for elderly or infirm
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • Long-term Renters Welcome
Pool / Spa:
  • Communal Pool ...
    Only 48ft. from the condo to the pool. Nice lounge chairs.
  • Heated Pool
  • Outdoor Pool
Attractions:
  • coin laundry
  • live theater
  • botanical garden
  • restaurants
  • recreation center
  • cinemas
  • marina
  • zoo
  • bay/sound
  • library
  • playground
  • churches
  • reefs
  • festivals
  • museums
Leisure Activities:
  • beachcombing
  • eco tourism
  • water sports
  • scenic drives
  • bird watching
  • sight seeing
  • walking
  • photography
Local Services & Businesses:
  • laundromat
  • groceries
  • medical services
  • massage therapist
  • fitness center
  • ATM/bank
  • hospital
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • fishing
  • deepsea fishing
  • water skiing
  • snorkeling
  • scuba diving or snorkeling
  • fly fishing
  • surf fishing
  • tennis
  • wind-surfing
  • cycling
  • sound/bay fishing
  • jet skiing
  • hiking
  • golf
  • roller blading
  • pier fishing
  • basketball court
  • sailing
  • swimming
  • water tubing
Notes:
1 king, 2 queens, 1 double size sleep sofa, a portacrib . Tile, & carpeting, heated pool, dockage, covered parking, 3 ceiling fans, multi-level balconies, 3 TV's including 2 new flat screens, icemaker, blender, iron, alarm clock, full kitchen, hair dryer. A free boat ramp only 1/2 mile away. For your convenience & enjoyment there is some fishing equipment, 4 bicycles, a cooler, pool toys and a stroller. BE SURE TO CONSULT OUR 'WELCOME BOOK' in the unit, for helpful local information as well as info on appliances and condo mechanicals (Only 4 pages, but IMPORTANT INFO), etc. .

Reviews for this vacation condo rental in Marathon, Florida

'HAPPINESS IS!' Gulf Front Condo, Heated Pool, Dock, Views!
average rating of 4.7727275 based on 23 reviews
business
'HAPPINESS IS!' Gulf Front Condo, Heated Pool, Dock, Views!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p119002
+1 603 569-1973
Marathon Central Florida Keys
Hampshire, UK
5

Perfect Tranquility

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Dec 2, 2008
  • Stayed: Nov 2008
Our stay at Janet and Bob’s condo was wonderful. It was our first time of renting a condo in the Florida Keys and we were most certainly not disappointed. The condo is just lovely, beautifully kept with good decor and furnishings, it is light and airy and when we walked in the door felt so pleased we had found such a perfect place. The condo sits back from Hwy 1 and so you don’t have the sound of the traffic constantly streaming past. The grounds are immaculate and the pool is clean and can be reached a few yards from the condo, it is very quiet and during our particular stay we seemed to be the only people enjoying it, it was great. The condo has a balcony around it and my husband and I enjoyed some lovely warm, balmy evenings with a bottle of merlot watching the pelicans fly home and later the moon rising over the water of the Gulf, it was just so peaceful and a perfect place to unwind on our holiday. There are nearby shops for your grocery needs and a lovely tiki bar and restaurant overlooking the water, walking distance away, which was great as it meant we could just unwind without having to always be getting in the car.
There are lovely beaches nearby and at Bahia Honda State park we enjoyed a snorkel trip out to the reef. The price is very reasonable and I would say to anyone who has never experienced this before to try it, it is amazing. It was a fantastic experience and we saw hundreds of small fish, the colours were just jaw dropping, we also saw barracuda, reef shark, turtles and lobster. We enjoyed a day at Key West which was just over an hours drive away, we soaked up some of the colourful evening entertainment and perused the unique individual shops.
We are so pleased we rented this condo, it has everything you could wish for, we can’t wait to go back again next year. It would be perfect for anyone from the UK who has not experienced the beauty of the Florida Keys, you will love it.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: We love going to our condo in the Keys and are always happy to hear that our guests have enjoyed it and the surroundings.
Helpful votes: 6/7
business
'HAPPINESS IS!' Gulf Front Condo, Heated Pool, Dock, Views!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p119002
+1 603 569-1973
Marathon Central Florida Keys
Marstons Mills, MA
5

Pure Bliss

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: May 9, 2013
  • Stayed: Apr 2013
We absolutely loved our stay at this condo! It was super clean, very comfortable, roomy, and the location was perfect! We spent a few days in Key West, some time in Islamorada, we went to Pigeon Key and watched the sunset at the 7 mile bridge. We ate at the Island Grill which was great and right next door. We discovered the Keys Fishery and tried the Lobster Reuben which was surprisingly delicious. We also got our fresh fish there and grilled it at the condo. I read one of the other reviews about nasty neighbors and I have to say I have no idea what they were talking about. The neighbors were very friendly and we got to meet a lot of their dogs! Most of the time I was the only one at the pool, which was great, by the way. I know we've rented other condos where the bed and bedding is not the greatest, but this one had very comfortable beds, pillows and the towels were quite plush! And the owners were very helpful and friendly and very easy to deal with. I also received my deposit back when they said I would! So, we would highly recommend this place! We will absolutely be back!!
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
'HAPPINESS IS!' Gulf Front Condo, Heated Pool, Dock, Views!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p119002
+1 603 569-1973
Marathon Central Florida Keys
Reading, Pa.
5

Happiness is

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Dec 12, 2012
  • Stayed: Nov 2012
My wife an i stayed here the first week of Nov. We were very happy with the house and furnishings. Clean, bright,roomy,and a great view.Nice pool with your own parking. The neighbors in the front were very snobby an unfriendly, but thats ok we were not looking to make new friends anyway. Other residents we met were nice and pleasent. The owners were very helpful in every way possible to make our stay a memorable one. Great location for everything in Marathon.We will be staying here again and i would recommend this place to everyone. The worst thing about "Happiness Is", was leaving. Rocky & Terri.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: We always enjoy hearing that our guests enjoyed their stay at "Happiness Is!". With regard to the "unfriendly neighbors" in the adjacent unit, that unit also rents so there is no knowing if it was the owners or tenants. Thankfully it did not spoil your vacation and we were glad to hear that all the others were friendly, as we would expect.
Helpful votes: 2/2
business
'HAPPINESS IS!' Gulf Front Condo, Heated Pool, Dock, Views!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p119002
+1 603 569-1973
Marathon Central Florida Keys
Netherlands, Europe
5

Family from the Netherlands

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Aug 20, 2012
  • Stayed: Jul 2012
We stayed at Happiness for 4 weeks (2 adult and 4 children) and we loved it!
We enjoyed everything about Happiness and it was absolutely immaculate! The condo is roomy for 6 people with very comfortable furniture and beds. We loved the Gulf views, spotting sea life, fishing off the dock and the resident iguana(s).We catched many fish from the dock from snapper to nurse sharks. The location is perfect for boaters and only minutes to Vaca Cut. The shared pool is beautiful, clean and great size and was never crowded we loved it.
The neighbors were all friendly and helpful especially neighbour PHILL we followed him to the Marathon Hump for Dolphin fishing (we catched Dolphin and Wahoo) and we have had a great time with him his friend and daughters,thank you Phill,..

Last but not least it was a pleasure dealing with the owners thank you Janet and Bob!
We hope to visit Happiness again in the future and will readily recommend your property to friends and family.
Best regards,
Fam Suvaal Netherlands

Happiness is het perfecte vakantie verblijf voor als je op de keys wilt verblijven en zeer geschikt voor gezinnen. De condo is goed onderhouden en van alle gemakken voorzien. De locatie is perfect met uitzicht op de Golf van Mexico (erg mooi) en op enkele minuten varen van de Atlantische. Winkels restaurants zijn allemaal in de buurt. De bewoners van Gulfpointe 2 zijn vriendelijk en behulpzaam. Het zwembad is groot en wordt goed onderhouden net als de rest van het complex. De eigenaren Bob en Janet zijn bijzonder vriendelijk en geven je alle informatie die je nodig hebt, ook als je tijdens je verblijf vragen hebt staan ze direct voor je klaar.
Helpful votes: 5/5
business
'HAPPINESS IS!' Gulf Front Condo, Heated Pool, Dock, Views!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p119002
+1 603 569-1973
Marathon Central Florida Keys
Belleview, Florida
5

Wonderful stay, great value

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Aug 9, 2012
  • Stayed: Jun 2012
We had a great week at "Happiness Is" and found it is aptly named. The pictures and descriptions on their VRBO site are accurate. The owners were prompt, clear and very gracious. The condo is spacious, all appliances worked well, the bedrooms and bathrooms are nice and the views are exacly as described. The beds were all comfortable. We enjoyed morning coffee on the porch overlooking the dock and Vaca Cut, and there is also a nice view of the pool and back over the bay toward Island Fish Co. We loved it and this will be our first choice for our next visit to the keys.

We did not make full use of the amenities offered. We didn't use the grill and did not have a boat, so we only used the dock to fish. (Florida residents can get a free shore saltwater fishing license at K-Mart in Marathon. The pool is clean and roomy - just one other guest used it during our stay.

We choose Marathon when we visit the Keys because it is slower paced than Key West yet plenty of shopping is close by (Publix in particular). We have tried a variety of the local motels and resorts - and found "Happiness Is" to be a far better value.

The condo and its amenities were exactly as advertised. Added value came in that the owners took extra time and effort to help us have the best time possible. They made great recommendations on sites to see and restaurants, and they keep a notebook in the condo with further information, coupons, etc. We had a wonderful week. We didn't have any significant problems but it was clear to us that the owners would be very responsive had any arisen.

Also, the condo is in a very secure, secluded location. We felt very safe day and night. Sitting under a full moon on that dock, watching the current and occasional sea turtle or dolphin was exquisite.

It all added up to a wondereful vacation and we feel very blessed to have found "Happiness Is."

My only cautions are that the condo is a flight of stairs up to the first floor and there are 2 stories in the condo. It would not be advisable for someone who has trouble with stairs.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 4/4
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