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Yellowtail Island Retreat - 3BR Keys Home w/ Pool, Dock, Porch & Canal Access

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Terrace/patio
Smart TV, DVD player
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8139 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Marathon, FL
  • Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • The Turtle Hospital
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Sombrero Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)
    ‪2 min drive‬

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About the area

Marathon

With a stay at this vacation home in Marathon, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 10-minute drive of Sombrero Beach and Crane Point Museum and Nature Center. .This vacation home is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Marathon Air Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • The Turtle Hospital - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Sombrero Beach - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Vaca Key - 10 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Coco Plum Beach - 12 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Island Fish Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sparky's Landing Fish and Cocktails - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Keys Fisheries, Market & Marina - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Yellowtail Island Retreat - 3BR Keys Home w/ Pool, Dock, Porch & Canal Access

Welcome to Yellowtail Island Retreat, your private getaway in the heart of the Florida Keys. This spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in Marathon comfortably sleeps up to 8 guests and is designed for both relaxation and adventure. Step onto the wrap around porch and covered balcony, complete with ceiling fans and seating, and take in the tranquil water views. Just below, a heated pool invites you to unwind after a day on the water. Bring your boat or rent one locally, there’s 30’ of private dockage on a clear, flow through canal that’s perfect for fishing, snorkeling or a quick paddle in the included double kayak. Afterward, clean your catch at the fish cleaning station, fire up the gas grill, or hop on the bicycles for a ride around the neighborhood. Inside the home features a master suite with a king bed, flat screen tv, a spa like bath including a bidet. The other guest bedrooms include a queen bed and a room with two twin beds. The granite kitchen is fully equipped to entertain.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub and a bidet.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and return the keys

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Pets are not allowed on furniture or bedding.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number VACA -22-181

Property is also known as

Yellowtail Retreat Marathon
Yellowtail Island Retreat Marathon
Yellowtail Island Retreat Private vacation home
Yellowtail Island Retreat Private vacation home Marathon

Yellowtail Island Retreat - 3BR Keys Home w/ Pool, Dock, Porch & Canal Access Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

amber l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Yellowtail was amazing! This property was just as advertised and then some! It was perfect for our family! Michelle was great as well!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica B.

Pictures do not do this place justice.Looks smaller in pictures, We have stayed at many places in the keys this one was so clean. Perfect location. Quiet neighborhood. Michelle was very accommodating. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Communication with owners was excellent, were allowed to check in early, kitchen has everything that is needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house for the keys. Nice deep canal with quick direct access to the gulf but tucked away enough to keep out of the winds. All the amenities downstairs for water activities and the inside was spacious, clean and up to date. Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Stay for the week during many season, caught our fair share. Could have limited out both days, but or the type of people that just take what we need. So got some good grouper and hogfish enjoyed cooking and relax them by the pool. Definitely, a nice canal. Wasn't stagnant. Just a straight shot right out into the gulf of america
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

patty c., Naples, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness

Marathon

Stay was just as great as advertised. Great location and everything you need to feel right at home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome house, pool was very refreshing and cool! Have stayed here 3 times now and have enjoyed every stay. Michelle was very attentive to every question/need
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Campbell/Sanders Vaca Pivot

Had a last minute vacation destination change and what a wonderful find! This home is perfectly set up for a great and comfortable stay. The hosts are very accommodating and everyone in our party enjoyed their stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful canal home

Everything as advertised, and owner was extremely communicative, friendly, and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness

A little slice of Heaven

My family and I always vacation in Marathon Key every April. We could not have been happier with this home. It was super clean which is a must for me. The pool is huge and so refreshing. We had so much sea life at the dock. Every morning I started with a kayak ride around the small islands right outside the canal which was lovely. There are 2 bikes which we rode in the evenings. Michelle is amazing to work with. Any questions you have are answered immediately! The house was so well stocked with all your necessities and more. You won't be disappointed if you rent here with Michelle. The home is absolutely gorgeous and Michelle is an amazing Host! We will definitely be back! My family had a blast. This was the perfect home to recharge, reconnect, and unplug from our busy lives. Thank you Michelle for a fantastic vacation! (Also we had a major issue with one of our rental cars . We let Michelle know and she was so understanding! )
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family vacation

We’ve been coming to Marathon for several years and this might be the best house we’ve stayed at. Very clean and comfortable. Fully stocked kitchen. Fabulous pool. Quiet neighborhood. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

Property was great! Nice Pool, right on the canal. Close to everything. Home was spacious for the 4 of us. We would definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

gloria b., Ft. lauderdale

Liked: Cleanliness

BEAUTIFUL keys vacation home !!

We have been coming down to the keys for many years and the yellowtail retreat is definitely our new favorite place. The home is beautiful, spotless, and in a perfect location. The house has everything that you could possibly need and more. It was so nice to have a beautiful pool to get into at the end of our day out on the water. Nice dock to put our 20ft boat on. Boat ramp 2 mins away. We enjoyed riding the bikes provided. The kitchen is perfect we made dinner every single night. We can not say enough about this great keys get away. Michelle the owner was so wonderful. She immediately returned our text. Great communicator. She made the whole process very easy . We cannot wait to come back!Gloria & Pat BrennanMarch 2025Fort Lauderdale , FLORIDA
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Most accomodating vacation rental

Best vacation rental we have stayed at. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale C., Atlantic Beach NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Florida Keys Getaway!

Great location, clean, had everything we needed, great vacation! Michelle was responsive to our few needs!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

We had an amazing time staying at Yellowtail Island retreat. We have been vacationing in Marathon for the last 15 years and this home was by far the best! It was just as advertised clean, well stocked with all the equipment you need and the pool was wonderful. I would say that the boat slip seemed a little smaller than what was stated online but the boat we rented did fit. Also in the afternoon the sun was right on the pool and there wasn't really any shaded area to sit which was hard when you have kids in the pool and you want to sit and watch on the side. Other than that we truly enjoyed our stay and the location was perfect for us. Will definitely be staying here in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time great

Very roomy. All the accessories that you will need for a week stay. Bring your food, clothes and need for relaxation and everything else is there. Host Michelle was very proactive with any concerns we had which were very few. Would definitely return just trying to settle on a date.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Home!

This was our 1st visit to the Keys. We have planned this for so long & it was a dream come true! The location of the house is perfect & located closely to grocery stores, gas stations & bait shops. We towed our boat and the location was also great. Located on the gulf side, but it only a 5-minute ride to the Vaca cut. The house itself was very clean and updated. The layout was great and we had everything we needed. The pool was a must! It was much larger than we expected. We cannot wait to book with Michelle again. She was an outstanding host and very attentive. Vaca cut
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

cathy d.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Everything was perfect. Close to access gulf or Atlantic. Spent many hours in the pool. Inside home comfortable with everything you need. Outside comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay and plan to return. Bring toilet paper as we had none in the house when we got there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tika G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Property!

This was our second time staying at Yellowtail Island Retreat. The first time was so great, we had to return! It is the perfect property for our party of six (2 adults and 4 teens). The house is great…very clean and well stocked with basic kitchen and bath essentials. It is conveniently located to both land and sea destinations. There were a ton of fish in the canal. The kids enjoyed fishing from the dock on their down time and got to see several manatees and big tarpon. The pool is larger than most and so refreshing on a hot day. Michelle is great! We had to contact her a couple of times during our stay, and she immediately responded. The bike chain broke on one of the bikes provided and she delivered a brand new bike to us the very next day! We couldn’t have been happier with our stay. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cleanest place in the keys

Communication with owner was pleasant with immediate responses. House is exactly as listed and clean as clean can be. Hats off to the cleaning crew. We just loved coming back to the house and hanging out in the pool.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginger H.

Liked: Cleanliness

AWESOME!!

This place was awesome. The photos do not do it justice. Great location and Michelle is super easy to communicate with. I would highly recommend this place and we’ll be booking again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

daniel l.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house and location

Great week in Marathon! This house was clean and comfortable. Breakfast on the patio overlooking the pool and canal was relaxing. Location was great close to everything. Spent some time in the large pool. Huge bonus being able to park boat right behind the house and plenty of space for trailer. The host was very communitive and friendly! Would love to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald K., Loudonville

Liked: Cleanliness

Ohio

Property was much better than advertised. Kitchen, bathrooms and entire property were absolutely spotless. Close to beaches, restaurants and excellent fishing. Our host Michelle was incredible through the entire rental process and was genuinely concerned that our stay satisfactory. We will absolutely consider staying at Yellowtail again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024