Deepwater Paradise in Florida Keys (#46238)

Date Rating Comment [Guest Comments: 16 positive, 0 negative]
05/12/09 Positive My family and friends have just returned from our first visit to the Keys and I can assure you it will not be our last. Although we had a great time, one week was not enough to explore all of the activities and restaurants Marathon and the surrounding islands have to offer. The house was clean, comfortable and nicely decorated. We also brought our wave runner along and it was so convenient to be able to keep it at the dock right in the backyard. We were amazed at the number of fish and various other species of wildlife we saw without even leaving home. The view of the water was spectacular! During the week we enjoyed nearby snorkeling, kayaking and paddle boating, all of which were experiences we will not forget anytime soon. We were also delighted by the friendliness of the neighbors and other locals. The property owners, Rick and Brenda, were so accommodating that we just can't thank them enough and look forward to visiting again in the future.

Thanks again,

Dan and Patti (Stuart, FL)
Ron and Cathy (Mentor, OH)
Jack and Carol (Newark, OH)
Anonymous

04/23/09 N/A Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"We just returned from staying at this wonderful vacation in Paradise. It was everything we could ask for and more. The house was beautiful, the accommodations were perfect. Our husbands were delighted with being able to kayak every day right from the dock and my husband especially enjoyed the fishing from his kayak and the dock so much that I was wondering if I was going to have to go rescue him one night. Us wives enjoyed the relaxing in the Adirondack chairs and just the peacefulness of doing nothing. The hammock was enjoyable along with the great chaise lounges. Looking out at the beautiful blue water and the gorgeous houses every day was amazing. The 85-90 degree weather with no rain also made this one of the most wonderful vacations we have ever had the pleasure to enjoy.
The location of this beach house is ideal. You are only about 5 minutes away from Sombrero beach. You are a short drive away from a wonderful grocery store as well as many of the greatest restaurants we have ever eaten in. Key West is about an hour drive.
If you book this beach house you will not be disappointed. Everything you need is here. All you need to pack is yourself, your shorts, your bathing suits and flip flops. The rest is here waiting for you.
We were fortunate enough to be able to meet Brenda while we were here. What a charming and wonderful owner she is. She went out of her way to make sure that we had everything we needed. While I was there I was having a small computer issue and she had her computer technician guy come to the house within a few hours to fix the problem. That was unbelievable and greatly appreciated.
We would HIGHLY recommend this beach house to everyone and would not hesitate to rent it again. We look forward to coming back to Marathon in the future. Our only complaint is that we did not see a Manatee - maybe next time :)"
Dan, Kathy, Bill and Kathy

Thanks again for the pleasure of allowing us to rent your home. We had a wonderful time and are still having a hard time adjusting to being home and not being in the beautiful Florida weather.
Dan, Kathy, Bill and Kathy
PA

04/18/09 Positive Thanks Brenda for a great stay. My two boys and I enjoyed our stay and will definitely come back! Kayaks were fun and the location was excellent. The view is outstanding. Thanks again Tim
Tim Anderson, Morral/Ohio



02/27/09 Positive Our family just spent ten fabulous days at this property in Marathon. We are frequent Keys visitors, and were extremely pleased with the house. It was extremely clean and well kept!!! (This is a rave review from me as i am a clean freak!) The furnishings are updated and well kept. The view is to die for...I just sat in the chair and kept looking!! The kids had a ball fishing from the dock. We also snorkeled, took paddle boat rides, fed the manatees and saw a really cool spotted stingray....right at the dock!! We also explored on our boat, and fished in the Gulf. My family is never bored in the Keys. Our favorite activities are fishing, scuba diving, and going to Publix!(OK the Publix thing is a long story- we live on Eastern Long Island and we have cruddy supermarkets!)I highly recommend this property. We can't wait until next year!
Christine Schnell, Montauk, New York

01/18/09 Positive We were looking to get away from the snow to ring in the New Year 2009, and Marathon was perfect! Plenty to explore at nearby parks and destinations, but very relaxing to simply sit on the dock with some coffee and the pelicans to enjoy the view. Nothing quite like coconuts in the yard to put you in the island spirit! As others have mentioned, this rental is more like a home-away-from-home. Our only qualm about giving this place our highest recommendation is that we'll have competition when we do this again next year! Thank you Brenda!
The Anderson Family, Frigid, PA

12/15/08 Positive "We just returned from our trip to the keys and can't wait to go back. This property is perfectly located at the center of the keys making our day trips to Key West and Key Largo almost too easy! When we did decide to stay "home", it truly felt like home. Spacious, comfortable and well appointed, it's location right on the water allowed us to swim, snorkel or just look at the video and pictures we'd taken. Brenda was always available and when we had questions they were answered immediately. Thanks again for a great place to stay!"

Thanks Brenda.

Tom and Brenda Cornell
Tom and Brenda Cornell, Brooklyn Park, NM

12/10/08 Positive We loved our stay at Brenda's place in Marathon. The facility was well kept and we loved the location. The place had everything you need for a great vacation! (We loved kayaking from here.) We would highly recommend the rental - with a reasonable price for all of the amenities, it was a great vacation rental.
Alison, Seattle, WA

11/07/08 Positive We LOVED our stay and didn't want to leave! The house is beautiful and the view is wonderful. We loved the location - right in the center of the Keys, only an hour from Key West, and all the amenities are within blocks. Brenda and Rick are great and made sure we had everything we needed and checked on us during our stay. Would recommend this to anyone!
Amanda Houle, White bear Lake, MN

10/30/08 Positive Hi. We just finished our vacation at Brenda's
amazing home on the open water in Marathon. It
has everything and more: kayaks, bikes, paddle
boat, fishing rods and tackle, fish cleaning table,
bait freezer, huge dock and all of the amenities
inside the house as well. Brenda is also a wonderful
hostess. Highly recommended!! Alan
Alan Stewart, New York, NY

10/29/08 Positive Hi. I just returned from an amazing vacation at
Brenda's lovely house on the water in Marathon.
The location is amazing - it's in a very large cove
with beautiful views but is somewhat protected if
those Northeast winds kick up. The house has
everything you could ever need: kayaks, paddle
boat, hammock, fishing rods and tackle box,
numerous bikes, fish cleaning table, bait freezer
and a huge dock. It's a great place and reasonably
priced. I recommend it without reservation. Alan
(rented October 25th week 2008)
Alan Stewart, NYC

07/27/08 Positive We had a wonderful vacation staying here with Brenda and Rick. It was like visiting with family. The accommodations were fantastic and Brenda and Rick were more than helpful! The location is perfect, close to everything but a couple blocks off the beaten path. We made some of the best family memories ever (fishing for dolphin fish with the Main Attraction, swimming with the dolphins at DRC and snorkeling at Sombrero Reef. We feel like we made lifetime friends. Tracy Vieira
Tracy Vieira, Cocoa, Fl



07/26/08 Positive We had a wonderful vacation while staying at this property. It has a beautiful view of the water. My children loved being able to swim right off the wall and also to feed the parrot fish and the barracuda. One morning we even saw a spotted eagle ray swim right up to the wall. The property location is great too. You are close to the airport and all the activities you would want to do, snorkeling, jet skiing, boat rentals, fishing etc. The accommodations were very nice and the owner is exceptional. She made the vacation even more special. Thanks!
Dessa, Tampa, Florida

07/25/08 Positive WHAT A VIEW !!!! Thanks for all the great time at your dreamy house by the sea.. We can't wait to come again for the great fishing, diving and relaxation we only seem to get at your place.... Thanks again..
Michael, Cocoa, Fl

Alexander

07/21/08 Positive Brenda and Rick the accommodations were first class, very warm and comfortable. It's like having all the benefits of a second home with a spectacular view and the convenience of being located where my airplane is being maintained.
Joe Gentile, Hobe Sound, FL



07/15/08 Positive Brenda
We had a wonderful stay at your property. It was neat, clean and relaxing after our travel from South America. We really enjoyed lounging around, hanging out Gulf side, watching flat screen tv, as our airplane was in repair at your shop. Thanks for rescuing us from the Holiday Inn...
Richard S.
Richard Swasey, Lasiba, Honduras



07/15/08 Positive Thanks so much for everything! We had a great time in your beautiful place.
Lori, Bill, Nancy, Lee, Menlo, IA



07/09/08 Positive We loved this place...fantastic open water views, clean and modern furnishings! We fed the fish right from the sea wall (barracuda, parrot fish, snapper, tropical fish) and snorkeled the lagoon...water is crystal clear. This is a great place to bring your boat...deep water & easy to tie up and get in & out to the Gulf & Ocean. Brenda is a great hostess. You'll love this place.
Chris Kale, Tampa, FLorida

06/14/08 N/A Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
This is a Beautiful Property with a spectacular Water View, you will see many different Marine life from living area, overlooking water....your own fish aquarium from the dock in backyard. Guest are loving snorkeling in the crystal clear waters right from the dock. Spectacular sky colors from glorious Keys sunsets, in a lovely private, Tropical setting.

Will be happy to provide names and contact of satisfied guest if requested.
Brenda Alexander
Marathon, FL