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SPECIAL Cancellation : May 3-10 --- 3995 per week !

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View of Casa del Sol from the water at dusk.
Entrance to Casa del Sol --- set well back from  Anglers Drive North for privacy
Elevation of Casa Del Sol as viewed from the front gardens.
Swimming pool and spacious patio overlooking the docks and waterfront.
Breezeway between main house and  "Fish Room".

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 14371.6 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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marathon, FL
  • Sombrero Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Florida Keys Country Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • The Turtle Hospital
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

powder room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

SPECIAL Cancellation : May 3-10 --- 3995 per week !

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 9:00 AM.
Check in directions are emailed to you the week prior to your arrival { please check "spam" }
Pups are welcome --- they must be approved and there is a limit of 3 . The weekly fees are as follows : 1 pup = $250, 2 pup = $400. , 3 pup = $500. Pups must be orderly and cleaned up after, thanks !

There are NO bridges or obstructions between our house and the ocean. There is plenty of room and depth for boats to 60' in length or more.

To get a detailed accounting of rental costs please enter your rental dates in the upper right corner of the site and look for an instant quote. See COMPLETE rates section for additional information about costs including the optional "Fish Room " if requested .
Located on the desirable ocean side of Marathon , Casa Del Sol is a beautiful waterfront estate situated on a vast and very private corner lot. The interior includes a new gourmet kitchen with granite counter tops and premium dual fuel appliances. An old world charm is captured through the use of arches and stone columns. All rooms, including bedrooms and baths are large, airy, and sun drenched.
On the second floor, at either end of the house, are two master bedrooms with en suite bathrooms. Each master bedroom extends out onto beautiful covered balconies which overlook the waterfront. There is a third bedroom with king size bed as well as a fourth bedroom with two sets of bunk beds. These last two bedrooms share a full bathroom. Additionally there is a Pack and Play as well as a crib available for our guests.

On the ground floor, in addition to the chef's kitchen and dining room, there is an expansive living room with comfortable seating for all { at least a dozen } . Also on the ground floor there are private living quarters to include a bedroom with king bed, a kitchenette , a full bathroom , and a beautiful living room. This suite may be accessed from within the house or by way of a private outdoor entrance on the covered porch. There are NO stairs to climb !
The "Fish Room " offers an OPTIONAL 6th bedroom , and is detached from the house and situated on the waterfront overlooking the dock. This private space includes a bedroom with a king size bed as well as a full bathroom. The main house is only licenced for 12 guests ---- adding the "Fish Room" increases the capacity to 14 guests. The rate of the "Fish Room " for the week is $950 plus tax and cleaning { $1293.75 total } . The floors throughout the house and Fish Room are laid with a rustic travertine marble. ONLY guests registered at Casa Del Sol for the week can stay in the Fish Room.
A large brick patio and pool area on the water side overlook 250' of dock space. A covered barbecue area with built in appliances to include a DCS premium gas grill, power burner, Big Green Egg smoker, and sink are surrounded by mature landscaping. Propane gas is piped directly to the grilling area, so there is no need for propane tanks and the hassle associated with them. There are tables and chairs on the porch providing lots of space for outdoor dining. An inviting setting for family and friends of all ages.
There is ample room in our driveway to park four or five cars as well as a boat trailer. The dock is large enough for several boats and is equipped with a fish cleaning station as well as a bait freezer.
Casa del Sol is a family home and was not built or designed as a rental property, and consequently reflects the attention to details often lacking on today's rental market Casa del Sol was built and designed by D'asign Source, Marathon's premiere builder \ designer.

Casa Del Sol is Marathon rental # VACA-21-62


Weekly Rentals: Weekly rentals in the Keys {and generally elsewhere } are based on a Saturday - 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 this must be discussed with the homeowner or rental agent. To get a detailed accounting of your rental costs , just enter the dates of your stay in the upper right hand corner of the site and then get an instant quote. Casa del Sol is Marathon PLR# 2011 - 00436.

Please see our beautiful house in Key Colony Beach only one and a half miles from Marathon center. See HomeAway # https://www.vrbo.com/1869696 { Oceanic House } . It has 4 bedrooms and 4 1\2 bathrooms.

Please also see "Home Away" # https://www.vrbo.com/4087681ha { The Red Cottage } , to view our completely renovated 1740 cottage on the coast of Maine . Very privately located, It has 6 bedrooms and 5 1\2 bathrooms and can accommodate up to 14 guests. It is handicap accessible with an elevator to all floors plus central air conditioning. Located in Kittery Point, Me., the cottage is situated directly on the ocean on a 3 1|2 acre point with 925 ' of waterfront , which includes a deep water dock , guest house { the "Dock House" } , and private beach . The views of the harbor and open ocean beyond are unsurpassed.

Property manager

Jim Austin

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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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

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
Subject to approval. There is a $250 pet charge.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
OK outside
Fish room { 6th bedroom and full bath} available for $950 per week { Plus cleaning $200. and taxes $143.75} . Needed for more than 12 guests
Pets --- 1 dog = $250 ; 2 dogs = $400 ; 3 dogs = $500.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Marathon

Located in Marathon, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sombrero Beach and Bahia Honda State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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marathon, FL

What's nearby

  • Sombrero Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Crane Point Museum and Nature Center - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Florida Keys Country Club - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • The Turtle Hospital - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Vaca Key - 8 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Grille & Raw Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Porky's Bayside - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burdines Waterfront - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does SPECIAL Cancellation : May 3-10 --- 3995 per week ! have a pool?

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

Is SPECIAL Cancellation : May 3-10 --- 3995 per week ! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at SPECIAL Cancellation : May 3-10 --- 3995 per week !?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SPECIAL Cancellation : May 3-10 --- 3995 per week !?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is SPECIAL Cancellation : May 3-10 --- 3995 per week ! located?

This family-friendly Marathon holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Sombrero Beach, Crane Point Museum and Nature Center and Florida Keys Country Club. Boot Key Harbor and Fishermen's Community Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 186 out of 198 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 198 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 198 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 198 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

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

Excellent stay

Better than described.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathryn J.

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

Gorgeous Home

We had 8 adults and no kids (3 couples and 2 singles aging from 52 to 78). Location couldn't be better. We were in a "city" with all kinds of stores, gas stations, restaurants, etc but as you drive down the street and pull into the driveway, it magically turns into "Paradise". Huge driveway to accommodate all 3 cars plus 2 visitors. The place is HUGE. Ground floor "in law" was perfect for my 78 year old Aunt who has mobility issues. No stairs for her except the two to come up into the home. She was able to come right into the centrally located kitchen in the main house. She could also go right out into the outdoor kitchen and over to the patio where we hung out every night. Cliff notes because not enough space to write it all: Huge, plenty of seating (HEAVY), great a/c (a bit loud upstairs though), Great outdoor space with pool (watch that first step) and tons of seating (sit gently in the rocking patio chairs), serene mornings outside on deck (except Tuesday, Landscaping day. loud but really quick), King beds (Pillows could use an upgrade), Great outdoor kitchen, but my cook brother did not like the grill, he said it took a really long time to cook on it and that the guts should be replaced. A flat griddle would be amazing out there for breakfast. Owners are SO NICE and communicated super fast and Tudor even baked us an apple pie which we all agreed was the BEST apple pie any of us ever had!! Thank you so for sharing your beautiful home with the rest of the world!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David Q.

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

Florida keys

Loved it
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great home!

We enjoyed our stay, This is the 3rd home we have visited over the past few years and was the best due to the privacy, individual bedrooms with bathrooms and plenty of room for everyone. Didn't use the outdoor kitchen due to the doors closest to it were not usable. Otherwise a great time overall. Hosts were great and responded quickly to our emails.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan F.

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

Great Place!

This house was amazing! Jim and Tudor were great to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Mandi G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Good overall, but needs some work

Jim and Tudor were very responsive to questions we asked before and during our trip. We were very pleased with the location of the house and its size. We had plenty of space for our large group. The beds were comfortable. The kitchen is well-stocked, and there are plenty of towels. We saw manatees our last evening, which was exciting for all of us! The driveway was large enough to accommodate 4 rental cars easily. We were disappointed by the lack of responsiveness of the property manager upon our arrival. She arrived at the house to greet us and said “text me if you need anything, and if I don’t respond give me a call.” When she didn’t respond to text messages after three hours I called her, only to find her voice mailbox was full and no messages could be left. That was on day two of our week-long trip. She never got back with me. We were further disappointed by the repairs that are needed at the house. Doorknobs fell off in our hands, and there were several broken lounge chairs by the pool. There was a broken cot that was unusable. There are two dryers in the laundry room. Only one works. We understand wear and tear happens at rental properties, but for the amount of money being charged to rent the home for a week, our expectations were not met.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise K.

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

Family vacation

We had a great time! Time spent with the famikybin the pool as priceless!! Thank you Jim and Tudor for letting us stay in ur home!! It was as a trip to remember.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth P.

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

Great

Great property with plenty of room for large groups and in a prime location
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer I.

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

Spacious, Clean, Great location

Perfect location for fishing. Very close to 7mile bridge-making easy access to both Atlantic & Gulf side. 10 minute cruise to big water which was good down time ride home after long day on water. Easy access to several restaurants by boat including Sparky’s in Key Colony.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

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

Multiple visits

As always A wonderful stay I believe this is my 5th year We enjoy every year Thanks for upgrading and continuing to maintain the house
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

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

Beautiful

Great property, great friends and great fishing.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James K.

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

Great location, Beautiful home

The property is as listed, ideal location. Owners were fantastic to work with and helpful. The home needs some small updates, but overall this property is worth the investment. We would consider returning if we have a larger group again. We hosted our children and grandchildren, and the layout is very accommodating to a larger family. The owners are great!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

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

Fun & Sun

12 of us stayed at this property and we really don’t have any complaints maybe just tips. The owners are sweet people who are happy to share this home. I always leave places we stay at in the same condition we found it in, so housekeeping isn’t left our mess and can go about their job. There is plenty of space, the dock is great. Every couple having their own bathroom is such a nice thing. The pool isn’t an Olympic size but it was perfect to cool off in and for the kids to play. There is plenty of parking and the location is excellent. We did have to replenish supplies like paper products and dish soap, but we were not bothered by that. All rental homes have requirements so we made sure to follow them all and enjoyed our time. The only thing that was a little difficult was washing towels before we left with check out at 9:00am. Everyone had to get up early to be able to shower and then get the towels washed dried and folded then out by 9:00 but we did it! I understand why it’s that way so the house can be turned over by 4:00, so if you plan accordingly the night before you check out, the morning will go smooth. We rented kayaks and a pontoon, fished, and had a manatee visit us. The beach was a short bike ride and that’s what it’s all about, fun in the sun!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

peter b.

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

Great place for a family event

Needed a large home for a week near a great beach for a "Keys wedding". Comfortable sleeping set-up for our 4 grandkids 2 sets of parents, and 4 grandparents. Sombrero Beach is 5 minutes away and very kid friendly. Jim and Tudor are great hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

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

Great Place

We Had a great time at Casa Del Sol. Our family of 10 fit right in with plenty of beds and space for everyone!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beau B.

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

Great experience

We had a large group and this place had ample room. We did not feel crowed at all and plenty of cozy areas to relax and enjoy the keys at its finest! Plenty of dockage for our boat as well. Close to everything you could want to do and shopping, dining, you name it. Property manager and readily available at all times and very accommodating. Would definitely go back! Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin J.

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

Thirsty manatees

The house easily accommodated three brothers and our families. Liked the open first floor layout to see what everyone was doing. Outdoor kitchen was great. Dock and pool had evening shade after a day in the sun. Owners were very responsive to questions before the trip. Everyone voted and it’s booked again for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

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

Beautiful home!

We chose this property for our annual family trip - 3 generations. The house was exactly as pictured. Very clean. Would highly recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan V.

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

Huge Beautiful Home On Sombrero Beach

We have stayed at the property 2 years in a row with friends and family and the accommodations have always been outstanding! We are a fishing bunch, and the location and dock space are an important part to our trip. This location does not disappoint in that aspect! The kitchen and outdoor grill area are perfect to cook and feed our big group. The rooms are large and offer plenty of space to relax and unwind after a day of fishing. We highly recommend this property and will be back again ourselves!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pauli U.

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

AMAZING HOME & FL KEYS EXPERIENCE!!!

We rented the house plus the extra fish house for a week. The owners and property manager were very responsive leading up to our visit, during check in, during our stay, and at check out. Everyone in the party had plenty of space, comfort, and enjoyed their time. It was great to have the extra fridge space in the side room and outdoor kitchen where we stored a cooler for drinks to allow more room for food in fridges. Even though the pool seemed smaller than expected, it worked perfectly for the number of people allowed in the house. We brought our own kayaks and enjoyed taking them out thru the canals in the evenings. There was ample dock space and even good fishing off the dock in the evenings. Had a decent week fishing in the ocean, too. Morning time was great for watching tarpon activity and random manatee sightings from the dock. While the afternoon seemed to be the more consistent time to see manatees go thru the canal. Overall, great experiences were had by all and we certainly will look at this house again for future vacations in Marathon! Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

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

Fabulous vacation rental!

Certainly one of the best vacation rental properties we have ever stayed in. The house was huge and beautiful and the outside was lush and tropical. All the bedrooms and baths accommodated our family of 12 perfectly. Lots of room for everyone in the main living and dining area and large kitchen. Nice laundry room and outside kitchen were great extras. The pool was perfect for the children and boys enjoyed fishing in the canal. The property seems very well kept and loved. Owners were very communicative and helpful with instructions. We would recommend this property to all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barb C.

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

Absolutely perfect vacation

This is a wonderful vacation property! The home is spacious enough to accommodate everyone, even wit a large group. but still allow quiet alone moments. This is the first rental we have stayed at that had more than enough chairs both inside and out for enjoying the pool, the balcony views or just an evening movie. The location is perfect as it is further back on the canal system so less boat traffic, no sea grass or odor and calm waters for us to enter for paddle boarding. The home also offers great privacy since it is at the end of the road and at an angle with ample space between the houses next door. It is also conveniently located about a mile from a grocery store. It was nice for our older guests to have the bedrooms on the first floor so they did not have to climb many stairs during their stay. We created so many memories while there. and will never forget this beautiful home. This is the first house we have rented where there was an immediate and unanimous request from all to return. We certainly do hope to get back in the near future. In addition, Gina was so very helpful. She met us on arrival and made sure everything was up to our standards. She responded quickly to any issue we had while we stayed there for 3 weeks. The owners were very quick to respond to my emails and booking process. Strongly recommend to others.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

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

Great people

Great people Been there multiple times
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

patricia o.

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

Perfect for large family gathering

The location is very convenient to airports, grocery, the beach, playground and the Gulf and ocean. The dockage is an added plus, we kept our 42' and 26' there with room to spare. The layout if the house gave our 5 families ample common areas yet very private separate living quarters. The kitchen is extremely well supplied with everything a large group could need or want for simple or gourmet meals and the outdoor kitchen was great. The outdoor living space was great. The hosts were very responsive. In short, we all enjoyed our stay and would definately come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jim Austin

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For years we vacationed in the islands and Central America for holidays. We finally settled on Caye Caulker, in Belize ,where we spent many happy years. In 2000 we wanted to find a place in the US where travel would be easier and medical services better.
Marathon offered all of that yet still had the island feel. Surprisingly it also turned out to be better fishing all around than any of the other places that we had been.

Why they chose this property

We chose this property for it's size and privacy. We have five boys and a girl and we wanted to have plenty of room for the whole family. The house needed total rennovation which was good as we were able to do just about everything that we wanted to do with it.

What makes this property unique

Fabulous place for a family reunion or celebration of any kind. Large enough to sleep 14 people .

Languages:

English