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OPEN WATER PARADISE 2/2 HALF DUPLEX IN KEY COLONY BEACH MARATHON, FL 34

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Marina
Terrace/patio
Front of home
Night view of entire unit
4 kayaks available 
3 single 
1 tandem

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Key Colony Beach, FL
  • Coco Plum Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Curry Hammock State Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Sunset Park Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

OPEN WATER PARADISE 2/2 HALF DUPLEX IN KEY COLONY BEACH MARATHON, FL 34

Remodeled! Half Duplex with walk thru layout! Under new ownership as of November 2020.

MODERN / CLEAN / SPACIOUS

*** CABANA CLUB INCLUDED (Saves you $30 per day / per person)

*** If bringing a boat, please let us know upon booking as we sometimes have a boat in the water.

*** kayaks and bicycles are shared between both units.

7 NIGHT MINIMUM / MAX OCCUPANY: 4

NO PARTIES / NO SMOKING / NO PETS (EXCEPTIONS MADE UPON REQUEST)

Welcome to Open Water Paradise in the Keys! Bay living at its Best! Enjoy swimming and fishing right from your dock!.

As you enter Key Colony Beach, a quiet and peaceful island town, you are immediately immersed in a tropical atmosphere supported by beautiful water views. Open Water Paradise is located just a short drive into Key Colony Beach and perfectly embodies the relaxing and true Keys ambience you came for. Picture yourself enjoying sea breezes from your private screened porch right on Bonefish Bay. Enjoy a frozen margarita and hum along to some Jimmy Buffet as you experience leisure and luxury available only in Paradise.

Open Water Paradise is positioned along Bonefish Bay, which means that unlike other homes in Key Colony Beach this home is NOT on a canal. It features open water views from both the rear and front of the house.

Our Living Area of the Home features ample and comfortable seating centered around a flat screen television with full cable service and wifi service. The glass doors open up onto your screened in porch, the perfect place to enjoy early morning coffee or an evening cocktail.

Cook up your catch of the day in the fully equipped kitchen featuring full sized appliances, pots, pans and dishes. Or, if you prefer you can grill on our gas grill provided (please be courteous of the next quest and maintain the integrity of the grill).

The Master Bedroom is furnished with a luxurious King Sized bed with a flat screen tv, and features a view of Shelter Bay from the front window. The Master Bedroom also features a full Master Bathroom. You will also find a full size washer and dryer for your convenience!

The Guest Bedroom is appointed with 1 Queen and 1 twin bed with space for another twin (inflatable can be brought and situated) flat screen television. The Guest Bathroom is located directly adjacent to the Guest Bedroom with a walk through floor plan. All of the towels and linens you need for your stay in paradise are provided.

Open Water Paradise has 30 feet of dockage located directly in your backyard for your use with plenty of deep water for your boat!. In minutes you can be in the Ocean or Gulf fishing/snorkeling on the Ocean side reefs or crossing the Vaca Cut for a Gulf side excursion.

For the catch of the day; a bait freezer is also provided to keep your catch fresh until you are ready to enjoy it. And, you don't need to be an experienced angler to catch fish of all kinds just off your private dock!. You may even see a Manatee or a family of Dolphins exploring the Bay.

Our home is located a short walk from Sparky’s Landing Bar and Restaurant and Tarpon's Creek, local favorites known for its waterfront dining and fresh, local ingredients. As the day winds down you can enjoy local musicians playing an array of styles for your entertainment.

Also a short walk away lies Sunset Beach, known for incredible views of famed Florida Keys sunsets enjoyed from the sandy beach.

Both Key Colony Inn Restaurant and Cabana Breezes Restaurant and Bar are located within a few blocks. The entirety of Key Colony Beach offers walking trails and bike trails around the entire island.

Boat rental and snorkeling trips distance from our home to Deep Blue Dive shop in Key Colony Beach. We have 4 Kayaks for personal use, including one tandem and three single. We also have 2 bikes and fishing poles for casting off the dock. There is a full size fish cleaning station and a freezer to store your catch.

Our goal is to help make your dream vacation a reality. And don't forget, we provide bicycles for another wonderful way to explore Key Colony Beach and all our home has to offer!


Home Features:

* Children Friendly: Highchair, Playpen available upon request.

*Open Water Views

*30ft of Deep Water Docking

*Privacy Screened Porch

*Nice, friendly, quiet neighbors

*Outdoor Seating

*Air Conditioning

*Wireless Internet

*Gas Grill

*Fully Equipped Kitchen

*Dishwasher

*Microwave

*Full Washer/Dryer

*Bait Freezer

*Fish cleaning station

*1 Tandem Kayak, 3 single kayaks, life vests

*Two Bicycles

*Parking for 2 cars in front of home

*Near by parking for boat trailer for $100+ per week

Community Features:

*Beach Access

*Boating

*Playground/Park

*3 Par Golf Course

*Walking Trails and Bike Trails

*Fresh Local Dining

*Waterfront Entertainment

Amenities

* Internet

* 30ft Finger Dock

* Ground Level

* All Linens Provided

* Cabana Club Membership

* Deep Water ocean side bay

* Ceiling Fans

* Dishwasher

* Washer/Dryer

* Fully Equipped Kitchen

* Coffee Machine

* Rice Cooker

* Blender

* Toaster

* Exterior Seating

* Range

* Refrigerator/Freezer

* Microwave

* Bait Freezer

* Gas Grill

* 3 flat screen TVs with Roku TV for access to apps such as YouTube, Netflix, Disney plus, Hulu which would be accessed with your own login credentials

* King Bed in Master Bedroom

* 1 Queen, 1 Twin bed in second bedroom

Property manager

MELISSA BRITO
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
HIGHCHAIR, PLAYPEN AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
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Events

No events allowed
NO PARTIES
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
NO PETS (EXCEPTIONS MADE UPON REQUEST)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO SMOKING NO EXCEPTIONS

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
Note from host: NO PARTIES
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Key Colony Beach

Located in Key Colony Beach, this holiday home is 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. Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Key Colony Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Coco Plum Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Curry Hammock State Park - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sunset Park Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Sombrero Beach - 11 min drive - 9.5 km

Getting around

  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Island Fish Company - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sparky's Landing Fish and Cocktails - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Keys Fisheries - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does OPEN WATER PARADISE 2/2 HALF DUPLEX IN KEY COLONY BEACH MARATHON, FL 34 have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is OPEN WATER PARADISE 2/2 HALF DUPLEX IN KEY COLONY BEACH MARATHON, FL 34 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at OPEN WATER PARADISE 2/2 HALF DUPLEX IN KEY COLONY BEACH MARATHON, FL 34?

Self-parking is available for a fee.

What time is check-in at OPEN WATER PARADISE 2/2 HALF DUPLEX IN KEY COLONY BEACH MARATHON, FL 34?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at OPEN WATER PARADISE 2/2 HALF DUPLEX IN KEY COLONY BEACH MARATHON, FL 34?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is OPEN WATER PARADISE 2/2 HALF DUPLEX IN KEY COLONY BEACH MARATHON, FL 34 located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Coco Plum Beach, Marathon Visitor Center and Curry Hammock State Park. San Pablo Catholic Church and Sunset Park Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

cynthia s.

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

Water

This property was right on the water beautiful views great place to stay
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lea E.

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

Relaxing Water Views!

We had a relaxing week in KCB with beautiful water views. The back porch is a comfortable place to watch the sun come up with a cup of coffee, and it was great to have beach chairs and kayaks available for use. The location was perfect for exploring the Keys from Islamorada to Key West; nothing was a far drive. The bedrooms and baths have been nicely updated and we found the king bed to be very comfortable. Melissa checked in on us to make sure we had everything we needed and was quick to respond to our questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved it!!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shepheard B.

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

Perfect.

Everything was great! Beautiful spot on the canals, excellent service.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie P.

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

Great place to stay whether fishing or relaxing~!!

The place is very clean and accommodating! Close to everything! Owner is very easy to communicate with. Place is nicely decorated. Loved fishing off the pier and having the fish cleaning table. The fish and bait freezer was a huge plus! Would definitely recommend to family and friends!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri R.

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

Wonderful Stay

Our family enjoyed our stay We loved the kayaks and the use of the Cabana Club After our days out it was nice to come back to a comfortable and clean space
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

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

Great location

Very comfortable house. The view is wonderfulm
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan Y.

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

Life is better in the Keys

Paradise! Have stayed in this VRBO "Conch Cottage" several times. Watch the sunrise from your cozy kitchen over Bonefish Bay. Nicely appointed unit with everything we need to enjoy our stay. Clean and comfortable. Huge flat-screen tv. Very nice owner. Highly recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kara K.

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

Beautiful spot!

This is a nice home in a great location. Water views on both sides. Walking/biking distance to several restaurants. Short bike ride to Cabana Club. House was very clean, beds were comfortable. Grill is new. Enjoyed the bikes and kayaks. Quiet peaceful neighborhood.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynda B., Gainesville, GA USA

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

Awesome and comfortable

The views are amazing and the location is perfect. Communication was also more than adequate. It was well equipped and accommodating. We will definitely stay again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kandice B., Greenville, SC

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

Wonderful Vacation

Wonderful Host, with a beautiful water front cottage. Our family felt so relaxed & happy at Melissa’s Rental. We made lots of wonderful memories with our two teenage Grandsons🤗🌴🏊‍♀️🚣‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏖️ Thank U for being so kind😘
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc C.

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

Awesome

Owner was amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

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

Great Location

very nice place to stay. Bring your boat it will be right behind the house. Easy access to Atlantic. Cabana Club membership was a plus.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL C.

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

Birthday/Mini-vaca

House was as just like the pictures. Centrally located to a lot of fun activities. House was nicely stocked with fresh linens and towels and all kitchen appliances worked fine. We all had a great stay. The only negative was that the dock lights turned off when the chest freezer was plugged in/turned on due to some sort of electrical issue.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ivonne S.

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

New favorite stay in the keys

We felt so at home staying at this rental. The place was spotless and Melissa was such an attentive host. Honestly, it was more like communicating with a friend. We loved the proximity to Curry Hammock State Park and the more natural Keys vibe while still being a short drive from Key West. We cannot wait to stay again. One of our favorite things was sitting on the dock and sipping a cold drink. Lots of memories were made and Melissa’s home was at the heart of those experiences.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack G.

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

One of my nicest stays hands down!

Beautiful on the water clean just a dream vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

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

Amazing stay in KCB - 2023

What an amazing 3mos. in KCB. Our rental was perfect! It had everything we needed! From comfortable beds/linens, a tv in every room, full size washer/dryer, bait freezer, kayaks and bikes to cruise to the Cabana Club pool! It was clean and comfortable and the “walk-thru” floor plan was no problem with guests! Since it’s warm FL weather, we just went out and around. We loved the screened in porch for coffee or cocktails where our water view was amazing! We loved waking up to a gorgeous sunrise every morning and then sunset at the KCB Sunset Park was filled with neighbors and friends with live music on Sundays. The Key Colony Inn has the best happy hour every day from 3-5 with the most delicious $5 menu and espresso martinis! All of our guests loved the place and had a great stay with us in KCB. Melissa was so accommodating and extremely pleasant and nice that we’re booked for next year and are already looking forward to going back! Thank you, Melissa!!
Stayed 84 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam C.

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

Relax to the max

We had a wonderful stay here. To sit and enjoy the water directly behind the house was good for the soul. It matched the photos and we had a great time! I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn S.

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

Wonderful Holiday Stay!

Great stay at this property over the holidays! Check in/check out were painless. The place was spotless! Melissa is a wonderful host who is readily available via text to answer questions. Location was perfect for visiting various spots in the Keys and the Cabana Club was so wonderful! Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Nice place to stay with a great location

We really enjoyed our stay at this property. The extra bonus was the sunrise.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn W.

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

Blue Water Getaway

This house was a great find. Great sunrises, fishing from dock (caught 4 tarpon!), easy boat dockage, and close to reefs!!! Enjoyed every minute in this clean, comfortable house. Breezes kept bugs away while fishing from dock. Light under dock made it great to fish and watch the fish at night. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patty P.

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

Perfect location

We stayed for a week to celebrate our daughter and her friend's graduation. This was the perfect middle of the Keys location. We visited Key Largo to do a snorkeling excursion, just a little over an hour drive. We also drove down to Key West twice to explore that wonderful town, also a little over an hour drive. The kayaks at the condo were perfect. Grill was great. Sitting out on the dock at night was a nice ending to each day.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brieanna B., St. Petersburg, FL

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

Beautiful, Beachy vacay!!!

This is such a wonderful spot if you are either renting or bringing down a boat. There is tropical boat rentals right next to this home which makes it very easy. The duplex is very clean and cozy. The beds were amazing after a long day of fishing and boating. The kitchen is fully stocked which is very important as we cook a lot at home. There is no grass except for neighbors, which they were so great to let our pets go as long as you clean up after yourself. There is a dog park 6 minutes away. Great for a family of 4. The key colony club pool, private beach access, bar and restaurant was a nice little hangout.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

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

Perfect getaway

Very clean and cozy. Great location for fishing and boating. Perfect for a getaway
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

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

great location

Staying in Marathon kept you central to the Keys. Staying at this house as a blessing. Clean, cool, easy access, Cabana Club access, and water on both front and back.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by MELISSA BRITO

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Property has been rented for years by previous owners.
We just purchased this property on 11/2020 and remodeled.

Languages:

English, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests