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Tropicaribbean Retreat - Waterfront Ocean-side, Pool Club, XL Tiki hut, Kayaks

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Living area
XL Tiki Hut with TV and ceiling fan!
Dining
Exterior
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6146.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Key Colony Beach, FL
  • Coco Plum Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Sunset Park Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Guest bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master bathroom room

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Tropicaribbean Retreat - Waterfront Ocean-side, Pool Club, XL Tiki hut, Kayaks

Beautiful, upscale Key Colony Beach ground level half duplex decorated with a Coastal theme.
OUTSIDE is a super-sized Tiki Hut with ceiling fan and TV is sure to get your attention!

Property Manager rents both sides of this duplex as a rental so invite your friends or family to rent the other half!

Midweek to midweek rentals are not available except for most weeks in the Fall. This Non-Smoking unit has a private 37' step down dock and seawall that is only 20' from the two sliding glass doors. The view is fantastic.
Fishing and dolphin and you may get to see manatees from the patio. You bet--EVEN AT NIGHT with Fish Light in the water.
There is a fish cleaning station for cleaning the days catch. If you choose to eat it, put your 'catch of the day' on our Full-size Weber gas grill.
If not you can store it in the freezer in the garage or take to one of the local restaurants and have them cook it to your specifications. The garage is not available for parking your vehicle
* 4 beach chairs in the garage
** There are 2 New Kayaks for your use with padded seats and a new ladder at the dock for easier access.

GREAT Boating Access - The home is located near the mouth of the canal with short and easy access to the Ocean and to the Gulf by way of the Vaca Cut.

The home has been furnished with everything you should need to enjoy your stay. If you think we have missed something, let us know. The kitchen with new, white kitchen cabinets, all new stainless appliances is fully stocked with utensils, pots and pans, dishes, glassware, and a dishwasher. Just add the food.
*New Keurig coffee maker*

The master bedroom and one guest room have king beds. The third bedroom has two twin beds. Linens and towels are provided - including beach towels. Time to wash the linens? A full size washer and dryer are also provided.

Do you want to eat inside or outside? We have made provisions for both. There are table and chairs waiting for you at both locations.

Be our guest at two private clubs.
The first is the Cabana Beach Club with an Olympic sized pool, bar, and access to the beach.
The second is Inch Beach, a private gated beach just off the end of our street. This is a great place to enjoy the ocean and get away from the crowd at the pool.

Another attraction is the evening pilgrimage to Sunset Beach where the locals and visitors go to say good night to the sun and enjoy a glass of their wine or other beverage. Musical groups have been known to attend the happening and serenade the setting sun.

KCB is a safe, slow paced city on an island. A 25 mph speed limit on the entire island is strictly enforced. A sign the reads 'Honestly Now, What's Your Hurry? You Are Here.' greets you as you enter our community. Major modes of transportation include biking and walking.
Our place comes with 2 bikes There are several bike rental shops in Marathon that will deliver to your door if you need more of them.
Speaking of walking, three bars and restaurants are within walking distance on the island. Many more are within biking distance. Major grocery stores and retail stores are within 3 miles.

KCB is truly an Island Paradise where the weather is almost always perfect. Think of it as a piece of the Tropics or Caribbean that is in the USA. (TropiCaribbean-get it?)
You will be 53 miles from the most southern tip of the United States (Key West) and 65 miles from the main land. All the traffic goes through Marathon leaving KCB out of the main stream.

COME AND RELAX. YOU WILL BE BACK

Keywords: NON-SMOKING Key Colony Beach, canal-front, ocean side half duplex, ground level. Cabana Club & Inch Beach privileges. Close access to Atlantic Ocean and Gulf via Vaca Cut. 37.5 foot dockage. Garage.
Large 1590 sqft home with one car garage built in 2002(Garage not for cars).
VISA and MASTERCARD accepted.

Property manager

Gregg Saeger, Manager
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

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Air conditioning
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking anywhere on property.
Trash must be kept in plastic bags in outside bins Recycle #1-7 only. NO PLASTIC bags in Blue Recycle Bin Violations may result in a $25-$50 sort fee
1 boat trailer allowed on this property maximum and 3 vehicles maximum
any house cleanliness or other issues must be reported to the manager on the renter's arrival date

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 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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Key Colony Beach

Located in Key Colony Beach, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center and Florida Keys Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sombrero Beach and Curry Hammock State Park. 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

  • Coco Plum Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sunset Park Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Curry Hammock State Park - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Sombrero Beach - 14 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Island Fish Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sparky's Landing Fish and Cocktails - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Keys Fisheries - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Tropicaribbean Retreat - Waterfront Ocean-side, Pool Club, XL Tiki hut, Kayaks have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Tropicaribbean Retreat - Waterfront Ocean-side, Pool Club, XL Tiki hut, Kayaks pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tropicaribbean Retreat - Waterfront Ocean-side, Pool Club, XL Tiki hut, Kayaks?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tropicaribbean Retreat - Waterfront Ocean-side, Pool Club, XL Tiki hut, Kayaks?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tropicaribbean Retreat - Waterfront Ocean-side, Pool Club, XL Tiki hut, Kayaks located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Coco Plum Beach and Sunset Park Beach. Marathon Visitor Center and Curry Hammock State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

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

House and location is awesome

We very much enjoyed our stay. The location to our favorite beaches was great. The neighborhood was very nice and quiet with friendly neighbors. The back porch area was for sure a perfect place to settle down for the evening. We would absolutely book this home again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Perfect location with a great Tiki hut in yard!!!

When you see a property that has a 5-star review across all reviews, you get skeptical. After reading the majority of the reviews of this property, along with the many pictures provided, we decided to book it. My three sons (18/22/24) and I had the time of our lives. The location is perfect, with a canal in the backyard, boat access, and dockage. The tiki hut in the backyard was where we hung out most of the time when we weren't using the kayaks or bikes that were provided. The unit was clean and the perfect size for our group. The icing on the cake is the access to the pool club. They have a heated pool, private beach, and full-service bar that serves very cold beer and an amazing blackened Mahi sandwich (I had it three times in a row...that good). We are already planning our next trip to this location!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

Quaint and peaceful oasis!

Unbelievable property that has EVERYTHING YOU NEED to enjoy a dream vacation! Property manager is responsive and communicative and the grounds of this duplex are pristine. From fishing to bicycling to kayaking to the fire pit, there is nothing missing from this VRBO! Highly recommend and will look forward to scheduling another trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth B.

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

Perfect Stay!

We couldnt have been more pleased with our stay. The house was very comfy for our family of 5 and so clean. It had everything you could think of from kayaks to fishing poles, beach toys, beach chairs, etc. We especially enjoyed the back patio.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane G.

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

Nice property

Stayed with spouse and adult children. Roomy and convenient for 5 adults. Easy access to the water with our boat and the fish light off the canal was fun to watch at night.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie B.

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

Amazing house!

We’ve stayed at numerous places within Key Colony for several years now. This was by far the cleanest and most well stocked of all. We loved the layout. The living room is spacious. The kitchen had everything we needed and more. The bait freezer was super handy and we loved being able to use the pressure washer for our boat. The proximity to the end of the canal is super convenient. Plenty of dockage for our 30’ boat. Kayaks were a plus that we enjoyed. I could go on and on about how much we loved this place and will be booking again soon for next year. Thank you so much.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie B.

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

Another fantastic stay

This is our third time staying here. We stayed here in 2019 and 2020. The house has undergone some furnishing upgrades since then which is nice. This week long vacation included myself, my husband, and our 17 year old son, and our friends (a couple who are our age). We bring our boat (24’ CC) and launch at The Quay next to Island Fish Company. You now have to pay $25 to launch and/or retrieve your boat. Pay the fee. They have cameras and you will be fined $200 if you do not. The boat ramp gets busy as does the drive down because all rentals start on Saturday, but we have grown accustomed to it. Quick drive via boat to the house thru Vaca Cut and the dock is awesome to keep your boat at for the week. I wish we lived here. I would buy this house in a heartbeat I love it so much. We sit outside more than we sit inside. Rain or shine the tiki hut is our happy place. There is a fan, lights, and a TV. Best part is the view. We don’t use the TV because it is so beautiful here. We watch the boats go by, talk, eat, drink, watch the fish in the canal, etc.. We go snorkeling at Coffin Patch almost daily. We ventured to Looe Key twice this trip and it was worth it! Coffin Patch is a hidden gem- sea turtles, sting rays, eels, and so many fish! The canal at the house has a look down fish that is there religiously every night by the light, a manatee that came by several times during the week, and a HUGE nurse shark that swam by one night. Stay here, you won’t regret it! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime E., Ponte Vedra, Florida

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

Key colony Gem

We had the best time! The house, location, amenities and owners were amazing . We will definitely be back! Thank you for your hospitality in sharing your beautiful home with us! It was a wonderful Christmas in the keys
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne H.

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

Perfect location and amenities

Absolutely loved our stay, as house had everything we needed and centralized location but super quiet. Loved the Cabana Club (included with house) and went two days with lots of ocean time plus pool/drinks/lounging. Easy access to other keys and Key West, but plenty to do in immediate area as well. Really enjoyed Turtle Hospital, Dolphin Research Center and butterfly gardens in Key West. Wished we had seen manatees on the dock/pier but did see lots of fish and jellyfish - love the night lights in the water. ONLY drawback to house is the master bedroom gets super hot since only 1 vent and no return vent, but ceiling fan and extra fan provided helped some. Would definitely return when in the Keys!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

devon b.

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

Peaceful vacation, great location

Spacious and clean property. Well equipped kitchen. Kids enjoyed fishing and watching jellyfish off the dock - the nighttime underwater fish light was a nice touch. We didn't use the bikes but we used the provided kayaks most days, as well as the beach toys and such. We also went to Cabana club a few times during our stay - very close by, small but ample beach, nice heated pool, full restaurant menu/bar. Thought the overall location of the property was great for exploring the Keys. Nice quiet neighborhood - lots of people enjoying walks and bike rides throughout the day.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fredric G.

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

Nice spot

Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn T.

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

Beautiful home, great location

One of the best we’ve stayed at in our 30 years coming to the Keys. Kitchen is well stocked, tiki hut is perfect, and the location can’t be beat for easy boat access to the ocean or the bay. We hope to return regularly.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

2nd stay here, and looking forward to a third trip in the future.

Great place, great location very much enjoyed our second stay at this location. All the comforts of home, very well equipped kitchen, awesome Weber 4 burner gas grill on the patio. Tiki hut and dock area, which is steps from the sliding doors, are also awesome. Property also offers use of kayaks, bicycles, fishing gear, beach accessories. Looking for a place in KCB / Marathon area, look no further. Traveling with a group, looking for additional space? VRBO 1306464 is the other side of this duplex, which the guests who rented that side seemed to be just as happy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

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

Key Colony

Great. But need to get fish light GFCI fixed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karla M.

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

Wonderful location. Great back yard.

Our entire group enjoyed our stay. Very comfortable and had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie W.

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

Perfect home

We loved this home. Everything you could need and more to enjoy exploring the Florida Keys.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori B., Santa Barbara, CA

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

Super Home

This is a wonderful home stocked with all you will need for a great vacation. The kitchen has everything that you will need to cook any meal, the garage has any toy/tool you might need, and books, toys, pens, paper, games, you name it. Loved the fact that the house is updated and clean and loved. The kayak and the bikes are great, the location near tennis, golf, pickleball, beaches and the Cabana Club made our week here so relaxing and enjoyable. thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen A., Enosburg Falls

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

Paradise

Thank you for letting us stay in you're beautiful home. Our family had a great time. Fishing from the dock was amazing we saw tarpon, sharks even a manatee. The cabana club was awesome. The house was spotless with everything we could have asked for. The neighbors were really nice. We hope to stay again really soon. The weather was perfect. Thanks again for showing us what life can be.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian Z., SAINT AUGUSTINE

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

Great Place!

It was located in a great area Key colony Beach ! The property was perfect !
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

cynthia b.

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

Perfect Keys location

The location is perfect. The house is exactly as described.l and we loved the tiki hut. Gregg was very easy to work with and responsive. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

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

Amazing property - everything you need

Home was very clean with everything you will need for your stay. We chose to make quite a few meals during our stay and the kitchen is well-equipped to say the least. Everything was top notch. Manatees at dock, fish cleaning station,, Weber grill,. We took our boat with us and driveway has some slope when parking empty trailer - just FYI to bring wheel chocks. Overall a great place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ed B.

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

Very Nice Home

This was our first time staying in KCB, The home was awesome! It was stocked with everything we could have needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

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

Everything you need!

Our family has been coming to Marathon Key for over 6 years now (first time in key colony beach) and really enjoyed this property! We had everything we needed and more! Tiki hut outside was really nice in the evening!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Abby C.

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

Perfect location

This was a perfect girls trip location. All pictures were more than accurate. They have everything anyone would need. The fish light at night was neat.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Property

The home is well-situated in Key Colony Beach. The patio area is very nice and includes a Tiki Bar. The home is nicely furnished and the kitchen has everything you need. There were a couple of issues, but the property manager handled them quickly and professionally. We would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

About the host

Hosted by Gregg Saeger, Manager

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We are Minnesotans that love to travel, bike, boat, hike, and garden. We summer on Prior Lake, Minnesota and spend most of the winter here. And yes, we are retired.

Why they chose this property

We visited KCB in 2002 and stayed with friends that have a place there. That was the start of a love affair with the island. In January 2011 we started looking for a place in Florida and KCB was where it would be with its unique layout of waterfont property, friendly people, great restaraunts and watering holes, and totaly relaxed atmosphere.

What makes this property unique

The location is about as good as it gets with its proximity to the Ocean and the Gulf. The access to the private clubs, the ability to catch fish from your patio chair, and so many other things make this a unique place and experience.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests