The island destination of Marathon, Florida is in the heart of the Florida Keys and a great home base for your next vacation. There are relaxing beaches here, as well as world-class fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling, and marine education programs for the whole family to learn something new. There are also some great Airbnb and Vrbo vacation rentals that you can stay at in Marathon, including these top rental listings!
Tropical Paradise, the Reef Marathon, 2-Bedroom Villa
Up to six people can book this Airbnb vacation rental in Marathon and enjoy a Florida Keys vacation. It is a two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo and stand-alone villa with a private balcony, laundry machines, parking, free Wi-Fi, and a full kitchen. One bedroom has a double bed, and the other bedroom has two single beds. When you stay here, you can use lots of onsite amenities for free, including bikes, canoes, and kayaks. You can also go to the heated pool, tennis courts, shuffleboard court, boat ramp, and BBQ grills.
Yellowtail Getaway with Boat Dock and Pool
With two bedrooms and two bathrooms, six people can also stay at this Marathon Airbnb rental in Marathon. It is on a flow-through canal and offers easy gulf and ocean access from a 60-foot, step-down dock. Guests can go to the onsite pool and enjoy the full house to themselves. The host provides beach supplies and BBQ utensils, as well as multiple kayaks, paddles, life vests, and cruiser bikes. Both Bahia Honda State Park and Sombrero Beach are close by.
Keys Waterfront Half-Duplex, Oceanside 37-Foot Dock
This 550-square-foot cottage sleeps four people in Marathon and has one bedroom and one bathroom. It’s on a direct channel to open water and equipped with a smart TV, kitchen, laundry facilities, and plenty of parking. The rental unit is close to restaurants and grocery stores, and it’s less than four miles from Sombrero Beach. You can bring your boat and wave-runners along because there’s space for those too. There is another cottage next door that is available to rent on Vrbo as well.
Dolphin Drive
Here’s a spacious and fun guest suite with its own private entrance, kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathroom. It accommodates up to four guests and also comes with a game room with billiards, ping pong, and darts. The bedroom has a queen-size bed, and the living room has a sofa bed. It’s just two-tenths of a mile from here to the public boat ramp, and the host has room for boat and trailer parking in the long driveway. With your unit rental, you’ll also get complimentary beach chairs, beach towels, coolers, snorkel gear, and an outdoor grill.
Waterfront Vacation Rental, Beautiful Florida Keys
This affordable, waterfront vacation rental is available on Vrbo and sleeps five people in Marathon. It has two bedrooms, one bathroom, a dining room, laundry machines, a full kitchen, flat-screen TVs, and internet. You’ll be in a duplex-style rental that is centrally located and has a private backyard with fencing. Off-street parking is available, as well as a BBQ grill, and a 40-foot concrete dock with a fish-cleaning station. With advance permission, you can bring your pets along.
Private Waterfront Home, Sleeps 10
Big groups up to 10 people can book this Marathon Airbnb with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. It’s on over two acres of land with plenty of parking areas. This is a pet-friendly vacation rental that’s great for families because of the heated pool, outdoor grill, and sunset views. One dog up to 25 pounds can stay with you when you pay an extra fee. The pool has a safety fence around it and is heated by solar panels. The kitchen was recently updated, while several of the rooms have lovely water views.
Casa Swaidan
For up to six people, consider this Vrbo vacation rental that is a half-duplex with easy ocean access. The rental unit has two bedrooms and two bathrooms, as well as a full kitchen, laundry machines, cable TV, Wi-Fi, and 35 feet of dockage on a deep-water and wide canal. It’s nice to sit out under the covered seating area that overlooks the water to enjoy a cup of coffee or a meal. By the home, there is a BBQ grill and a fish cleaning station. Plenty of parking is available for boats and vehicles.
Searenity Vacation Rental with Pool, Tiki Hut, Dockage
With two bedrooms and two bathrooms, Searenity is a ground-level vacation rental listed on Airbnb for up to six people. It is in a quiet neighborhood on Dolphin Drive and has plenty of dockage for your boat. There’s also a tropical backyard, pool with jets, grill, tiki hut, kayaks, bikes, back porch, fish-cleaning station, and outdoor fridge. The home has flat-screen TVs in the bedrooms, pull-out couches, a fenced yard, and basic supplies you’ll need during your stay. There’s also a BBQ grill on the property that guests can use. It’s a direct shot to the gulf from here in about two minutes. Up to two dogs are allowed here with host approval and an extra fee.
P10 - 111A Alynn in Marathon
This highly rated Vrbo property offers two bedrooms and two bathrooms in Marathon to accommodate six people (four adults and two children). It has immediate gulf water access and is near the Vaca Cut. The home’s features include a private pool, hot tub, and 35-foot, deep-water dock. A bait freezer and fish-cleaning station are also located here. There is an option to heat the pool during the fall and winter months.
Oceanside Water Access, Smart Home with SUP and Kayaks
Five people can stay in this newly upgraded home that has two bedrooms and two bathrooms. It’s a pet-friendly space with a king-size bed, queen-size pull-out sofa bed, and full-size bed. Inside, you’ll find a full kitchen, while the outside has a 17-foot dock and plenty of room for parking. There are recreational and fishing kayaks, as well as SUPs, are available for guests to use. Guests love to sit outside to relax and have so much water recreation right at their fingertips. Also, you can head to the 7-Mile Bridge for excellent fishing nearby.
Luxury Waterfront Pool Home, Canal Front with Direct Ocean Access
Spanning 1,540 square feet of space, this two-bedroom, two-bathroom Vrbo rental is a popular option for Marathon visitors. It has direct ocean access in a comfortable and modern space. The neighborhood is quiet, the home has an open floor plan, and there’s a pool that you can use. The property is less than five miles from Sombrero Beach and comes with an outside seating area, laundry machines, and a location on a deep-water canal that’s great for people who love to fish. Household features include central A/C, Wi-Fi, cable TV, a work desk, and equipped kitchen. Meanwhile, the dining area looks out over the canal, and there is storage space in the garage for fishing gear. A few bikes are available for guests to use.
Castaway with 65-Foot Dock on the Atlantic
You’ll be in a lovely waterfront home on the ground level when you book this Airbnb for at least seven nights. It offers direct, deep-water access to the ocean and gulf from the large dock, from which you can fish. Inside, there is a queen-size, double-size, and sofa bed to accommodate up to five people. Other amenities include cable, Wi-Fi, A/C, heat, linens, and a grill. Up to two pets weighing 6o pounds or less are allowed here, with some restrictions.
