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Quiet Open Water Hideaway Overlooking Nature Preserve

 
 
 
Marathon villa rental - Patio look-out over the State Park
Patio look-out over the State Park
 
Marathon villa rental - Patio look-out over the State Park

Patio look-out over the State Park

Roseate spoonbill & blue heron

Roseate spoonbill & blue heron

Living room

Living room

Kitchen

Kitchen

Bedroom

Bedroom

Bathroom

Bathroom

Terrace view of the Nature Refuge

Terrace view of the Nature Refuge

Tiki hut and picnic area

Tiki hut and picnic area

Bird watch from the sofa

Bird watch from the sofa

Master bedroom view

Master bedroom view

Early morning

Early morning

Enjoy the ebb and flow of the tide

Enjoy the ebb and flow of the tide

Egrets

Egrets

State Park canoe trails

State Park canoe trails

Roseate spoonbills

Roseate spoonbills

Treasured resident

Treasured resident

Friendly neighbor

Friendly neighbor

Bird watch from the hammock

Bird watch from the hammock

Frequent visitors

Frequent visitors

Occasional manatees

Occasional manatees

Sunset

Sunset

Quiet wildlife preserve

Quiet wildlife preserve

Back yard aquarium

Back yard aquarium

Evenings

Evenings

Per week (USD) $1,400
  • Bedrooms1
  • Sleeps2
  • 1 Bathroom

Photos and Description of the Marathon vacation villa rental
1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom / Sleeps 2

Relax in this peaceful, open-water, bird and wildlife sanctuary with private views of the State Park. From your patio look-out, only 9 feet from water's edge, you can watch fish swim and birds fly, or if you prefer, you may simply sit and enjoy the ebb and flow of the tide. In these environmentally friendly surroundings, you can observe, in a way you never have, marine life and native birds in unobstructed waters. Just off the property you can find nature trails leading to quiet beaches. The patio offers views of a back yard aquarium and the spectacular beauty of the Florida Keys. Launch our canoe or kayaks into this ecological paradise and paddle your way along easy-to-follow, marked mangrove trails. * You will be very comfortable is these extremely clean and well-appointed surroundings. iPad 2, flat screen TV's, Blu-Ray DVD, Netflix, Saltillo tile floors, new bathroom, new linens/towels, new kitchen with stainless appliances and granite tops. * Includes canoe, kayaks and binoculars.

*Idyllic Setting For Quiet Getaway : You will have the opportunity to relax in an open water nature preserve, offering private views of the State Park. From your sea wall, watch the annual migration of east coast sea birds. From the patio watch spectacular sunrises over the Atlantic Ocean. Later in the day walk across the street and watch a breath-taking sunset over the Gulf of Mexico. Or just hang out in the hammock and immerse yourself in the tranquility of this ecological paradise. Take morning or afternoon walks through the nature trails in the State Park and comb the beaches in undisturbed tranquility. Open your windows and enjoy the cooling ocean breeze. In the picnic area there is a tiki hut, barbecue and hammock.

* All wildlife and scenic photos were taken off back patio.

*Vacation Rental Amenities: Amenities include: iPad 2, wireless Internet access, two plasma flat screen TV's, cable, Blu-Ray DVD, Netflix, new state of the art washer and dryer, canoe, kayaks, waterproof binoculars, beach chairs and umbrella, beach mats, tiki hut, new Weber stainless barbecue gas grill, hammock, picnic table, outdoor furniture, yoga-stretching mats, books, snorkel/mask and fins, fishing poles and light tackle, bait freezer, A/C, king bed, fold-out sofa, ceiling fans in every room, refrigerator, ice maker, oven, microwave, coffee maker, blender, toaster, hair dryer, clothes iron, lobster pot, tea pot, dishware and cooking utensils, spices, oil and vinegar, coffee, tea, cream and sugar, all paper products, linens and towels.

*Activities and Attractions: Activities include: fish and bird watching, reading and relaxing, wildlife photography, canoeing, kayaking, beach combing, snorkeling, scuba diving, fly fishing, deep sea fishing, sailing, power boating, hiking and exploring nature trails in the State Park.

You can take day trips to the Everglades National Park, visit John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, The Turtle Hospital and Museum, Dolphin Research Center, The Theater of The Sea, Bird and Wildlife Nature Center, World Wide Sportsman, art galleries, enjoy fantastic seafood and watch the sunsets.

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Marathon villa rental - Patio look-out over the State Park

Patio look-out over the State Park

Roseate spoonbill & blue heron

Roseate spoonbill & blue heron

Living room

Living room

Kitchen

Kitchen

Bedroom

Bedroom

Bathroom

Bathroom

Terrace view of the Nature Refuge

Terrace view of the Nature Refuge

Tiki hut and picnic area

Tiki hut and picnic area

Bird watch from the sofa

Bird watch from the sofa

Master bedroom view

Master bedroom view

Early morning

Early morning

Enjoy the ebb and flow of the tide

Enjoy the ebb and flow of the tide

Egrets

Egrets

State Park canoe trails

State Park canoe trails

Roseate spoonbills

Roseate spoonbills

Treasured resident

Treasured resident

Friendly neighbor

Friendly neighbor

Bird watch from the hammock

Bird watch from the hammock

Frequent visitors

Frequent visitors

Occasional manatees

Occasional manatees

Sunset

Sunset

Quiet wildlife preserve

Quiet wildlife preserve

Back yard aquarium

Back yard aquarium

Evenings

Evenings

Car: necessary

We are 10 minutes from Marathon, only 1-1/2 hours from the Miami International Airport, and an easy 1-hour drive to Key West, which makes this a centrally located vacation destination.

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Rental Rates for this vacation villa rental in Marathon, Florida

Rental Basis:
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Rental rates quoted in:
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Rate Period Nightly Weekend Night Weekend Weekly Monthly Event Minimum Stay
 
May 1 2013 - Dec 7 2013
$1,400
1 Week
 

Notes

  • * $1400 week May-November
    * $1600 week December-April
    * Would prefer Saturday-Saturday but not always necessary.
    * Monthly and long-term leasing also available.
    * Please call or email for availability of calendar.
    * There are no cleaning fees.
    * $300 holds your dates.
    * You may pay balance when you arrive.
    * The property and its contents should be returned to its
    original condition. Except for the laundry.
    * Cancellation policy: deposit is fully refunded with a 60 day notice.

    Payment Options:

    * All major credit cards accepted.
    * Money orders, cashiers checks and personal checks also accepted.
  • General Information:

    * Check-in is at 3:00 PM, check-out is at 11:00 AM.
    * Maid service prior to check-in and after check-out only.
    * Parking is available for 2 cars.
    * Boat dock available only by reservation.
    * Boat trailer parking at local ramp.

    In order to maintain the excellence of our accommodations and insure
    that all guests share this ecological experience, we ask that you
    adhere to the following regulations:

    * All guests must be a minimum 21 years of age - valid I.D. required.
    * Accommodations are for up to 2 adults - no overnight guests allowed.
    * Smoking is permitted outside only.
    * Sorry, no pets allowed.
    * Please note this is a wildlife refuge, we recycle plastics, glass and newspapers.
    * The fish are our treasured residents, so we ask that you not fish off the sea wall.
    * There is a no disturbance policy after 10:00 PM.
    * Payment in full is required upon arrival.

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

Property Type:
  • villa

Forms of Payment:
  • accept credit card

Floor Area:
  • 1000 sq. ft.

Location Type:
  • Waterfront

Theme:
  • Away From It All
  • Romantic

General:
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Laundry Soap
  • Water Cooler
  • Parking On Street
  • Computer Available
  • Basic Soaps
  • Sofa Bed
  • Local Maps
  • Alarm Clock
  • Parking
  • Filtered Water
  • Toilet Paper
  • Local Activities Guide
  • Internet
  • Linens Provided
  • Paper Towels
  • Towels Provided
  • Hair Dryer
  • Parking Off Street
  • Washing Machine
  • Wireless Internet
  • Iron & Board
  • Air Conditioning
  • Ceiling Fans

Kitchen:
  • Pantry Items
  • Coffee Maker
  • Grill
  • Ice Maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Microwave
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Stove
  • Freezer
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Lobster Pot

Dining:
  • Dining Area
  • seating for 4 people

Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Bathroom 1 - toilet , combination tub/shower
  • New Saltillo tile, new towels, new granite double sink and make-up area, linen closet.

Bedrooms:
  • 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 2
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 king
  • New king bed, new comforters, new pillows, new linens, new Saltillo tile floors, Plasma TV, two closets, desk, large dresser, double sliding doors overlooking open waters in the State Park.
Entertainment:
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Books
  • Television
  • DVD Player

Outside:
  • Beach Chairs
  • Small Cooler
  • Walkway to Water
  • Balcony
  • Screen Porch / Veranda
  • Canoe
  • Beach Towels
  • Barbecue
  • Fish Cleaning Table
  • Boat Dock
  • Binoculars
  • Terrace
  • Porch / Veranda
  • Unscreened Porch / Veranda
  • Kayak / Canoe
  • Outdoor Grill Gas
  • 4 garden chairs
  • 2 beach chairs

Suitability:
  • Low Allergen Environment
  • not suitable for children
  • pets not allowed
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • Long-term Renters Welcome

Attractions:
  • restaurants
  • forests
  • zoo
  • library
  • theme parks
  • botanical garden
  • marina
  • museums
  • churches
  • reefs
  • synagogues
  • winery tours
  • cinemas
  • bay/sound

Leisure Activities:
  • eco tourism
  • scenic drives
  • antiquing
  • beachcombing
  • walking
  • paddle boating
  • bird watching
  • sight seeing

Local Services & Businesses:
  • fitness center
  • hospital
  • medical services
  • ATM/bank
  • groceries
  • massage therapist

Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • fly fishing
  • jet skiing
  • fishing
  • water skiing
  • pier fishing
  • golf privileges optional
  • sound/bay fishing
  • roller blading
  • hiking
  • wind-surfing
  • deepsea fishing
  • cycling
  • tennis
  • swimming
  • paragliding
  • golf
  • sailing
  • scuba diving or snorkeling
  • snorkeling
  • freshwater fishing

Notes: * see below.

Reviews for this vacation villa rental in Marathon, Florida

Quiet Open Water Hideaway Overlooking Nature Preserve
average rating of 4.8333335 based on 6 reviews
business
Quiet Open Water Hideaway Overlooking Nature Preserve
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p210446
+1 305-815-2865
Marathon Central Florida Keys
Philadelphia
5

Fabulous Get Away

5 of 5
Submitted: April 14, 2013 Stayed: April 2013
We loved our stay on Long Key. Jerry provided the perfect spot for us to relax, enjoy nature and learn all about the rest of the Florida Keys. What a fabulous place. We highly recommend a stay here. And Jerry is a fabulous guide. His enthusiasm for the area and for the park and the opportunities to see nature up close is absolutely infectious.
business
Quiet Open Water Hideaway Overlooking Nature Preserve
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p210446
+1 305-815-2865
Marathon Central Florida Keys
Livonia, MI
5

Heaven!

5 of 5
Submitted: October 28, 2012 Stayed: October 2012
Jerry greeted us like old friends when we arrived, and was genuinely excited to show us around. The place was EXACTLY as pictured in the ad, and we couldn't believe how well he'd provisioned it for his guests: kayaks, snorkeling equipment, binoculars -- even coolers and chairs for picnics! He also gave us great recommendations for local parks, places to eat, and sights to see.

We enjoyed paddling around the mangroves, and saw numerous fish and a couple of horseshoe crabs. When the outer reaches of Hurricane Sandy brought strong winds and rain one day, we were still able to enjoy the screened porch for reading, eating, and playing cards while staying 'high and dry' -- a real plus.

Our only regret was that we had to leave such a cozy, tranquil place after just one week; it's a little slice of Heaven!
business
Quiet Open Water Hideaway Overlooking Nature Preserve
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p210446
+1 305-815-2865
Marathon Central Florida Keys
El Paso, TX
5

Amazing ... even better than amazing!

5 of 5
Submitted: June 21, 2011 Stayed: June 2011
This property is absolutely wonderful, as are the Schuman's to rent from. The villa is elegantly appointed, beautiful fixtures and features inside the villa, but that doesnt even compare to the beauty of the property and the wildlife refuge. The property was spotless upon our arrival, and was full of great info on local activities. Our favorite was being able to kayak right from the 'front yard' into the mangrove trails, where we saw friendly manatee. Also it was fun to watch and feed the fish off the deck. There is nothing that we found to be a negative at this property at all, well one thing, that we had to leave once our week was up. We cant wait to return next year! Thanks Jerry so much!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 6/7
business
Quiet Open Water Hideaway Overlooking Nature Preserve
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p210446
+1 305-815-2865
Marathon Central Florida Keys
Grand Blanc, MI
4

Vacation

4 of 5
Submitted: June 6, 2011 Stayed: May 2011
We thought our 'home' was going to be a one family unit, when we arrived we found out the building was a 4 family rental, athough each have their own private accomodations, sharing the deck/dock area. This is a perfect place to go if you like the quiet, enjoy watching nature and want to relax.
If you are looking to view the ocean, swim, walk the beaches, you will need to drive or walk to do this. Our accomodations were exactly as listed. The property was clean, well-maintained and Jerry provided several suggestions for restaurants and beaches along with tourist attractions. We were impressed with the amenities, there was nothing we were in need of, soap, zip lock baggies, coffee, spices, dishes, towels,iron, everything you needed was there and no off brand items! Very impressive! We had coolers, snorkeling gear, kayaks available for when ever we wanted to use them. We did not have to reserve anything - items were readily available for all the guests to use. We enjoyed having the washer and dryer also, great to pack up clean clothes when your ready to head home. Would have no problem recommending this rental to anyone!
Recommended for:  Age 55+
Helpful votes: 6/6
business
Quiet Open Water Hideaway Overlooking Nature Preserve
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p210446
+1 305-815-2865
Marathon Central Florida Keys
Indianapolis, IN USA
5

Phenomenal!

5 of 5
Submitted: July 19, 2010 Stayed: July 2010
My husband and I were a bit leary as to what we'd really find once we arrived, as we had never booked a weekly rental online before. We assumed that we would have an average experience (the old rule: if it looks too good to be true).
WOW! were we ever blown away! The location was beautiful, quiet, and ripe to be discovered via kayak or canoe! The property was immaculate and beautifully decorated. Every need was anticipated and we wanted for nothing during our stay. We plan on making this a regular spot to visit - we recommend whole heartedly this property not only to our freinds and family but to everyone interested in seeing the Keys. It was the vacation of a life time.

P.S. the photos do not do it justice.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 10/10
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