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Classic house in the best KCB location -- immediate access to open ocean and bay

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Casa Del Mare at dusk.
Another evening photo with a boat at the dock.
Fantastic sunset .
The entrance to Casa Del Mare
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 10241.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Key Colony Beach, FL
  • Coco Plum Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Sombrero Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Ground floor-- guest bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Ground floor--Master bedroom

1 King Bed

Second floor bedroom #2

2 Single Beds

Second floor guest bedroom #1

1 Double Murphy Bed and 1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Bathroom 6

Toilet

Guest bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Master bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Second floor guest bathroom #1

Toilet · Shower only

Second floor guest bathroom #2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Classic house in the best KCB location -- immediate access to open ocean and bay

Weekly rentals in the Keys {and generally elsewhere } are based on a Saturday to Saturday occupancy. Check - in is on Saturday at 4:00 PM, and check - out is on the following Saturday at 9AM . If other times are required \ requested , please inquire. This house is usually not available from the end of October until the 1st of May each year as the owners are in residence during that time.

Check in directions are emailed to you the week prior to your arrival { please check "spam" }

Pups are welcome if well behaved . There is a weekly pet fee as follows : one pup , $250 , two pups , $400, and three pups , $500. . Please see our other house in Marathon where we have over 150 five star reviews ! See VRBO # 335111 { Casa del Sol } The Casa Del Mare is a wonderful house built by D'asign Source --- considered the top builder \ designer in the Florida Keys . Situated on the ocean side of the island on a wide crystal clear canal only a few yards from the open ocean, the location could not be better. Our dock is approximately 100 yards from the open ocean and just across from the entryway to Vaca cut and accesses to the bay country. The dock is 30' long and can easily accommodate boats up to 35' . This is a real plus for the serious diver or fisherman.
The house is sited on a beautifully landscaped lot with mature plantings -- to include honey mango and banana trees. PLEASE share honey mangoes when ripe in June --- everyone wants some ! There will be well over 100 fruits --- and they are the best ! A great house for families and children.
Inside there are two bedrooms with en suite bathrooms on the ground floor. One is a master bedroom with king bed and a lovely illuminated tray ceiling and large master bathroom with walk in shower and closet. The other guest bedroom on the first floor has a queen bed and a full bathroom and walk in tiled shower with glass door enclosure.

Upon entering the front door you are greeted by a cathedral ceiling with full length windows looking out over the expansive pool with jetted sauna and waterfront beyond. The fully equipped chef's kitchen includes all stainless steel appliances . The kitchen is fully equipped to prepare any dinner of your choosing. Additionally there is a wet bar with wine cooler off the family \ living room. Conveniently there is also a well appointed powder room in the front foyer.
There is a large laundry room in the attached garage right off the kitchen. The garage itself is not included in the rental .
On the second floor there are two guest rooms with en suite bathrooms and wonderful privacy. One bedroom has a king bed as well as a trundle bed { making two singles } . The other bedroom has twin singles . All bedrooms have large flat screen TVs and internet.

Outside there are wonderful spaces to dine, enjoy the pool , waterfront , and a step down dock with fish cleaning station { perfect for launching one of our four kayaks and getting into boats dockside } . There is plenty of space to keep your own boat . Fishing from the dock is a favorite pastime for the kids. There is also a bait freezer outside , convenient to the dock .
A huge pool and spa along with several seating areas highlight the waterfront side of the house. Plenty of room for families with children to enjoy without being on top of one another. Also a very convenient pool side bathroom so bathers do not need to run into the house.
A classic old Florida style gazebo with stone columns and tiled roof adds to the enjoyment of the waterfront . The gazebo is equipped with lights and an overhead fan --- a favorite dining spot .
A beautiful new outdoor kitchen to include a Crown Verity SS grill , Fire Magic power burner and sink , round out the picture. The outdoor kitchen is undercover and has lighting over the power burner, grill , and the sink area , as well as two overhead fans. There is ample space in the stainless steel storage drawers and cabinets , all of which are fitted below beautiful full length granite counter tops . Finally , there is a convenient outside powder room adjacent to the pool and outdoor kitchen . Casa Del Mare was built as a family home and not as a rental property , and as such was designed and built with far greater attention to detail than a typical "rental home" .

Please see our fabulous house on the coast of Maine , The "Red Cottage" { VRBO # 4087681 } in Kittery Point, Maine . Please also see our other house in Marathon : VRBO #335111 { Casa Del Sol }.

Property manager

Jim Austin

Languages

English

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Pet-friendly
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Subject to approval --$250 for one - $400 for two
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outdoors ONLY please , Thanks !
Refund for cancellations if made 90 days prior to rental week. This and ONLY this is our refund policy !

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Key Colony Beach

Located in Coury, a neighbourhood in Key Colony Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Marathon Air Museum and Crane Point Museum and Nature Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center and Florida Keys Country Club. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Key Colony Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Sunset Park Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Coco Plum Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Curry Hammock State Park - 7 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center - 7 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Sombrero Beach - 15 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Island Fish Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sparky's Landing Fish and Cocktails - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Keys Fisheries - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Classic house in the best KCB location -- immediate access to open ocean and bay have a pool?

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

Is Classic house in the best KCB location -- immediate access to open ocean and bay pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Classic house in the best KCB location -- immediate access to open ocean and bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Classic house in the best KCB location -- immediate access to open ocean and bay?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Classic house in the best KCB location -- immediate access to open ocean and bay located?

This family-friendly Key Colony Beach holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Sunset Park Beach and Coco Plum Beach. Marathon Visitor Center and Curry Hammock State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 36 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Al V.

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

Great property

This house was perfect for a week in Marathon with a group of people. I recommend this house and will stay there again the next time I visit Marathon.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey T.

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

Perfect in Every Way

Everything we could have wanted in a perfect location: Great pool, outside eating area / grill, dock with quick access to ocean or gulf, kitchen with all you need to cook about anything, spacious bedrooms, spotlessly clean, wonderful neighbors, and great owners.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa D.

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

Great location

Great location. Near lots of great restaurants and shops. Backyard area was very nice for swimming and visiting with our large group. We caught lots of fish off the dock, and saw multiple manatees. Aquarium is a 5 minute drive if you have small kids it’s a great place to take them.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet R.

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

Best House Ever

House was perfect for our 3 teenage grandsons. Everyone had their own bedroom and bathroom. House was spacious so we weren’t bumping into each other. Boys fished off the dock, used the kayaks and the deep water pool was a great hit. House was beautifully decorated. Local restaurants was excellent, Lazy Days prepared red snapper the boys had caught on a guided fishing trip. Can’t wait to return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dee Dee F.

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

The perfect vacation spot

I booked this house to celebrate my daughter’s graduation, it was the most beautiful home located in a quiet neighborhood. Not only was the home absolutely beautiful it had every amenity you could ask for. Every room had its own private bathroom, the outdoor pool and kitchen areas were private and the kitchen was amazing with plenty of counter space and seating at the bar. The great room had enough seating to seat everyone for a movie night or enough room for family game night. The owners were very accommodating with my booking dates as they were not the usual days they would normally rent the home. They were very responsive from the first time I contacted them and available at all times during my stay. My family had the best experience and an amazing vacation. None of us wanted to leave my only regret is that I didn’t book it for 10 days. I will be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

ray r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great house especially the pool and outdoor kitchen

The house was very nice and spacious There were a few things wrong when we checked in but Jim and Tudor took care of things promptly The neighbor Gina was very nice and helpful
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

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

Island Paradise 🏝️ Bring your boat or rent one!

The beautiful house was everything we needed and more! With a group of 9 and more friends staying in the house right next door, the outdoor kitchen was perfect for congregating for easy grilling and swimming together after hot days out on the boat! The pool is way bigger and deeper than any other place we’ve stayed on Key Colony. Lots of areas set up to hang out in the shade in the backyard. The dock is great and really nice. we brought our own boat and had room to park the trailer down the side of the house and still had plenty of room for 2 large trucks and a van in the driveway. The kitchen is very stocked! You can’t beat Key Colony Beach area for great dining and boating options. Definitely would recommend this house for anyone wanting an awesome place to hang out and enjoy the Marathon/Key Colony Beach area! Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect location!

Our family had a wonderful time staying in this home! It is a perfect location especially if you bring or rent a boat. Easy access to marina to gas up boat and buy bait and right by vaca cut so you have the choice of the Atlantic or gulf for fishing. House is very cozy and kitchen is stocked with everything you need to cook meals. The outdoor kitchen is amazing and there is plenty of space to park your vehicles. I would highly recommend this rental property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

William P.

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

Outstanding

The owners of this house clearly love not only the house but the area. Even with the small hiccups they handled everything. Outdoor space is great! The house is very large and even with all 9 (14 when everyone was there for dinner) of us plus a dog we were very comfortable. Super nice people. You will love it here.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

sue H.

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

Great outdoor area

Beautiful home with comfy furniture and a great outdoor space, plenty of dishes, towels, pool towels etc. Owners were great, a couple thing needed to be addressed when we got there and they were very quick to handle it. HIGHLY RECOMEND this home! Neigbors are great too!! BOOK IT BEFORE SOMEONE ELSE DOES!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Thomas F., Hummelstown, PA

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Disappointed in Paradise

Location for fishing and boating is great. House not so much. Needs updating and renovation. Too many maintenance visits during our stay. Pool needs work and automated controls added. Bugs in master bath for 12 days coming out of ceiling light fixtures. Owner had Orkin there twice. Had to keep vacuum in bathroom to clean up bugs each day. A lot of preventable maintenance issues that should have been taken care of prior to our arrival. Kitchen needs renovation finished and some type of exhaust. Get rid of the PVC door blinds, cut exterior view by 50 percent and they're to fragile for rental. Fix the grill, I don't like sticking lighters down inside a gas grill, do you know why, because it's dangerous!!! Too many "House Rules", like walking on eggshells. House was not comfortable. Dressers in master bedroom would be nice, not a couch or desk. Had to live out of suitcase on couch for 2 weeks. We won't be back, sorry.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Terrific spot in the keys

Spacious house with a fabulous pool and backyard
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael W., Villa Rica, GA

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

Beautiful home in a wonderful location

The house has a wonderful master bedroom and tons of room in the kitchen and living room. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything thing you would need for cooking. Plenty of places to sit in the living room. The outside area has a beautiful pool and an amazing grill area with plenty of outdoor seating. If you love to get out and run or walk, the neighborhood is great for that also. Key Colony Beach also has a 9 hole 3 par golf course which my Dad and I enjoyed. If you are looking to stay in a beautiful home in a great location, then this is a home that you would love.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arturo P., Palmetto Bay

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

Comfortable and Spacious

The house, pool deck, and dock were all very clean and well equipped. As fishermen, we loved the cutting station and the bait freezer right at the dock. There is a lot of furniture and many places to gather. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

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

We came for a week of fishing

Although the weather was not great due to rough seas, the stay was still enjoyable. The house is fabulous. We could not have been happier. We tried to book it again for next year but is already reserved. We certainly understand why.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

tammy e.

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

Awesome home and area

We thoroughly enjoyed the home and amenities. The pool and outdoor kitchen were wonderful. The park and surrounding area was peaceful. Would visit again and hopefully soon🌴❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

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

We hsd the very best time, location was fantastic.

This property had everything you can possibly want. outdoor space was fantastic. indoor space was excellent as well. would stay there again!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth R.

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

Everything was great

Property was in excellent condition at a great time no complaints whatsoever.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

kirchman s.

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

Key Colony Beach

Great stay, plenty of room for our large family gathering. Well equipped kitchen with top notch appliances. The best location on the water for boating - ocean side or bay side were both easy access. Make sure you follow those Key Colony rules/regs, especially DON'T speed!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jayo W.

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

Beautiful property on canal

Gorgeous house with tons of room. One of our most relaxing vacations of all time. Local contact very responsive. Marathon is close enough and far enough at the same time.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tara B., Florida

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

Exactly what we were looking for!

We had a group of 10, ages 20 - 74. The house was exactly like the pictures except the kitchen has been updated. The rest of the house is probably original, so there might be some minor maintenance issues. We loved the fact that every bedroom has its own bathroom and there were two spare bathrooms, too. The location is perfect, unless you want to stay up all night partying. This is a nice community with many rules. The water access to both the Gulf and the ocean were a huge reason we rented this house, and it did not disappoint! We went out every single day. There are manatees that hang out under the dock, which is cool. We had two SUV’s, a truck and a trailer and all fit fine in the driveway area. The pool is much better than I expected. It’s long and deep and there was plenty of seating around the pool for everyone. The only negative for our group was there wasn’t a large dining table that would fit us all for meals. However, between the table, barstools at the counter, and the corner table, we all had places to sit. This was a great rental and we would definitely stay here again or recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ron C.

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

2021 Keys family vacation

Worked very good
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael D., jacksonville beach

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

Beautiful Home in Middle Keys

This is a first class property in Key Colony. Located on Vaca Cut there is good access to Atlantic and Gulf. Dock has new decking, which can be hot in the summer sun, with a bait freezer, water, and power. I was able to plug shore power in for my boat to the 110 outlet with no problems (30A service on my end). Many nice restaurants nearby. Owner has a very useful information binder in the house. House is very spacious and kitchen well equipped. Pool and outdoor kitchen is outstanding. Owners were very good at communicating the local requirements and quick to respond to a few minor items we found. Very peaceful and quiet neighborhood. Second stay here and this time for 2 weeks. We will be back!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

mike r.

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

Great Stay. Love the out door pool.

Great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S., Charleston, SC

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

Perfect house in the perfect location!

The house was beautiful and well taken care of. The location was ideal for fishing and boating. We loved the pool and outdoor area for lounging.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jim Austin

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We have lived in Marathon for more than 20 years , and summer at our house on the coast of Maine. We have six grown children { five boys and a girl } and nine grandchildren. We formerly owned property in Belize , which was wonderful, but we left there years ago due to travel times and lack of first class medical service. Much to our surprise we discovered that the fishing was actually better in the Keys !

Why they chose this property

My wife immediately fell in love with this house and it's location on the BEST street in Key Colony Beach! Our criteria in choosing a house was threefold : First it must be on the ocean side of the island , second it must be a ground level house, and third it must have an easy entry dock with immediate access to both the open ocean as well as the bay side. This house met all three and more. Additionally it was built by D'Asign Source in the "Old Florida" style { the Keys premium builder } , who had built our house in Marathon , which we have owned for the last 21 years.

What makes this property unique

Casa Del Mare is a ground level house and offers immediate access to the open ocean and the bay side. Wonderful pool , spa, and gazebo. Outside poolside bathroom . Great dock with EASY access ---- no ladders, stairs or difficult height . NEW outdoor kitchen with granite counter tops and Crown Verity commercial grill , Fire Magic power burner , and large stainless steel sink , drawers and cabinets . Extremely private !

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English