- 01/01/2022 -
Dream vacation home!
"We would highly recommend this vacation home. It was very clean and exactly as described. The beds are very comfortable and that is NOT a guarantee at vacation rentals. It has absolutely everything you need to enjoy your vacation (pots, pans, pool floats…even bug spray, sunscreen, and detergent if you forget yours!) The location was great. Lots of privacy but also close to everything (beach, parks, stores etc.). The pool, hot tub, and canal access were all perfect. The owners had great communication with us throughout the stay. This was such a memorable vacation for our family. All of us were sad it was over, but we would absolutely return to this vacation home."
- 12/01/2021 -
Christmas in the Keys
"We just returned from the Keys with our adult children and had a fantastic time. The house is perfectly located for tons of activities right in Marathon or easy day-trip to Key West. The house was clean and comfortable with plenty of room for our party of 7. They had everything we needed including beach chairs to make the mornings at the beach very comfortable. The pool and hot tub were amazing, a nice respite from the north! Can't wait to return."
- 12/01/2021 -
Great House!
"Well appointed and great location with easy access to the gulf for my family of 6. Had everything we needed, really enjoyed the pool and spa. Weather was unfortunately not the greatest for fishing (very windy, out of North) while we were there, but it did keep the bugs at bay. Enjoyed mornings on the front porch watching the sunrise, and evenings on the back porch and patio. Greg and Melinda were great hosts and kept in contact throughout the week to notify us of changes in regularly scheduled pickups (trash and recycling). Will definitely stay here again if we get the chance!!"
- 12/01/2021 -
Great house in a perfect location
"This house was absolutely fantastic. Everything was spotless, the beds were great like others have said, and the location is wonderful. The only small thing I can say needs improvement is a few more items in the kitchen to cook with. Otherwise it’s great!"
- 11/01/2021 -
Florida Keys Vacation
"I can’t say enough, this place was perfect and had all the amenities you need to stay away from home, great location, only 43 minutes to Islamarada, 70 minutes to Key West, lots of local restaurants, gas and groceries. The home was very comfortable, washer and dryer with Tide, lots of hot water for showering, very clean. Trash bags provided, hand soap and dawn dish soap provided, dish washer detergent provided. The pool was beautiful, hot tub was clean and relaxing with 7 seats. I would highly recommend this home’"
- 10/01/2021 -
Great experience!
"The property was extremely clean. You have quick access to the owners if needed. The pool and hot tub were great places to unwind for a bit and both were very nice and private. We rented kayaks and had them delivered for the week. We were able to launch them right there. The property is centrally located so it makes day trips to anywhere in the Keys extremely easy! Overall a wonderful place to stay!"
- 10/01/2021 -
Then”key” to fun.
"Great property. Pool and hot tub a plus. Owners were nice but a bit intense about house rules. Seemed like every door, drawer and closet we opened had a “do not” sign.
Would have been nice to have access to garage but not a huge deal.
Flying to the keys makes it hard to bring supplies. Would recommend offering a “valet” or optional beach equipment supplies Rental.
-hard cooler/s
- umbrellas
-beach bag
- more than one beach towel each for 7 days
- fishing poles
Overall a nice place."
Host Reply
Shay,
We are happy you enjoyed your stay at our home. We do have a sign on a closet door indicating where you can find a fire extinguisher. This sign is mandated by the Monroe County Vacation Rental Code Ordinance. We don’t have any signs on any drawers. We do have a sign on a door reminding our guests to keep it closed to keep pests from coming in and the cool air from escaping. We did provide you with a styrofoam ice chest, floats and beach towels and quality aluminum beach chairs for everyone in your party to enjoy a day at the beach. We also provided laundry detergent and a washer and dryer if you needed to clean the beach towels for repetitive visits to the beach. As mentioned to you previously, you could rent or purchase fishing supplies from local vendors. In our VRBO description, we did not offer a garage for your use because we need this for our supplies and spare items for people who stay at our home.
- 06/01/2021 -
Great amenities!
"We really enjoyed the outdoor living—private pool, great upstairs deck, and boat right out back! The beds were very comfortable, too."
- 05/01/2021 -
Fun time in Marathon
"We really enjoyed the house and amenities. The owners were very helpful. Marathon is a perfect location to be able to have a day trip to a couple surrounding Keys and has lots of activities on its own.
We loved having the pool and use of the dock. We fished, snorkeled, kayaked, day trips to Key West and Islamorada."
- 03/01/2021 -
Great location
"We enjoyed our access to the water and privacy, despite being close to all the amenities marathon had to offer."
- 03/01/2021 -
Great property and wonderful host
"This is our 5th time staying in Marathon and this was our best vacation home to date! The host has great communication throughout the process. The house is very nice and has a great layout. The master bath is very nice. The beds are very comfortable. We really enjoyed the pool and hot tub every day. The host provided all the basics - even bandaids! There is an issue with noseeums outside (none inside but we kept the doors and windows shut) so bring big spray. The host provided bug spray and also skin so soft that keeps them away!!! That was a great touch as I hate bug spray and skin so soft works well against the bugs. We had no problems but knew that if we did we could count in our host to help us. The only drawback is the early check out time is of 9am and late check in of 5pm. This is in the description so not a surprise at all but it is diff from other places we have rented. I think it might be due to the extra cleaning for COVID-19 standards. I wish we could stay here next year but it is already booked for the week we are on spring break ☹️"
Host Reply
Thank you for your review. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay at our home. We follow the CDC guidelines and it does take time to thoroughly clean and disinfect our home to prepare it for our guests.
- 12/01/2020 -
Tropical Paradise
"The home was immaculately clean, and the owners took extra precautions with sanitizing and furniture covers due to Covid. The property was located 2 homes in on a canal, with access to the Gulf. The backyard was tropical and peaceful, and the sunset was spectacular. Definitely provided everything our family comfortably needed for the week. A+ Property"
- 12/01/2020 -
Great place to stay!
"Excellent location and great house!"
- 09/01/2020 -
Great Location! Great home!
"My family had a blast at Greg & Melinda’s home. The location was perfect for us and our family! The home was clean, cozy and comfortable. We would recommend to other families!!! Thank you Greg & Melinda for having us!"
- 02/01/2020 -
Our Stay at 2945 Grouper Dr, Marathon, Fl
"Property was very nice and better than expected, the location great, very quiet. The pool was awesome. Our 6-year old g-daughter didn't swim without a life jacket before our trip. With two weeks in the pool she was swimming across the pool and diving for coins in the deep part of the pool without the life jacket, it was fascinating watching her progress. Most inspiring!
We had some problems with no-see-ems in the upstairs master bedroom and couldn't eliminate them. The owners responded quickly to any issues we had including the no-see-ems but we were unable to get them out of that room.
The owners, Greg and Melinda were very pleasant and respectful. This was a very nice property to stay at and is recommended.
Gerald"
Host Reply
We are happy you enjoyed our vacation home. It’s unfortunate you had problems with the noseeums. As you recall, we asked you to keep the doors and windows closed in our home so the noseeums would not come inside.
- 02/01/2020 -
Catch of the Day recommended Capt. Dan Shark River Charters. Great day. Caught lots of fish!
"Worked for us. Loved the hot tub and pool. Next time we will rent kayaks. Fun
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- 01/01/2020 -
Great
"Our family highly enjoyed marathon and our stay at catch of the day! We will definitely be traveling here again."
Enjoyed our stay
"The house was very well maintained and equipped and comfortable for 2 couples. Nice deck area upstairs at the back of the house to enjoy coffee or drinks. Pool and hot tub were nice and were clean. Boat dock was good and had a fish cleaning station. Canal was clean and clear. There was a convenient boat ramp approximately 4 blocks away. One negative was that parking was tight for a boat trailer and pickup truck. Also, the king bed upstairs was uncomfortable. So the couple in it moved to the room with the twin beds. Otherwise, we had a great stay. The downstairs with king bed, bath, and separate living area was nice and private. Greg and Melinda were gracious and provided us with extra essentials so that we didn’t have to run to the store immediately."
PERFECT LOCATION/GREAT VIEWS
"We just stayed there the last week of August 2019 and let me tell you what a perfect place to stay in! The owners were FANTASTIC ! I can't even explain how happy I was with this house, location and owners. They are accommodating to anything that you need. They have all the extra supplies that you need for your stay. The pool the canal and spa were more than we expected. We got to see beautiful sunsets and had the most amazing time. The stores are very close but yet you feel secluded at the house. You have key west within the hour from the house and islamorada near by as well. It is just a great place to be. I NEVER write reviews for anything but I absolutely wanted to take the time to write about this beautiful house, location and fantastic homeowners. Thank you both for such a great experience!!!"
Very Nice House
"The house is very nice and the area is quiet. The home owners are very very nice too. Other than the no-see-em bites. We had a very good time. The only thing I would recommend is making sure u have bug repellent. Thanks again to the homeowners."
Great
"Our family highly enjoyed marathon and our stay at catch of the day! We will definitely be traveling here again."
Best place ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Beautiful home with pool, hot tub, dock (with fish cleaning station) and bait freezer. Love having a washer & dryer also. Location is great on the Gulf with easy access to the ocean. Only 5 minutes to Publix and they will deliver. Owners are very nice and make your stay memorable. Located behind Marathon Airport."
great
"we all had a good time. rented a boat from cocoas they gave instructions on the boat and waterways. greg and Melinda were nice to leave some needed supplies . thank you . fdfw."
Repeat visit
"Our second stay here in consecutive years and will definitely be back again next year.Great location at end of road and canal.Very quiet but everything you need only minutes away. Superbly presented property equally great for fisherman like ourselves or a family or couples.
The owners are a delight to deal with.Highly reccomended."
Nice relaxing trip
"We had a nice relaxing 2 week Easter break at "Catch of the Day" . Our party comprised my wife and I and our 2 early twenties sons and we all had a good time.
We rented a boat for a week and kept it on our dock. We had fun in and around the local waters fishing and snorkelling.
House very convenient for shops and restaurants and beaches were close at hand.
As were were flying long haul from the UK the owners Greg & Melinda were very accommodating with helping us get several items we wanted to use during our holiday but were unable to bring with us.
The neighbourhood was very quiet and the neighbours very friendly.
Excursion highlights Marathon Turtle Hospital (book early) Curry Hammock State Park and Day in Key West."
From Michigan on spring break- Stacey
"Truly enjoyed our stay! House was clean, very well equipped, and centrally located for all of our exploring. We were two families of 4 each and had more than enough room. Pool, hot tub, wrap around deck, and dock were wonderful. We enjoyed coffee on the deck in the morning and drinks at night. Marathon had a couple nice beaches and was a little over an hour drive to Key West. Plenty of restaurants and grocery stores very close. Greg and Melinda were so accommodating with making our stay comfortable. Really a lot of extras, too many to name that make this house a great place to stay!"
Catch of the Day is Beautiful
"This property was perfect for us! Eight people— four adults and four teenagers. Plenty of room, beautiful pool and hot tub area on the channel side. The kids were able to take our jet skis into the gulf and we could easily keep tabs on them out there. The house itself is well maintained and well stocked with essential starter supplies — very comfortable and pretty! The property owners include thoughtful details that made our stay pleasant right from the start. Many thanks for a great vacation stay. We would go back in a second!"
Great Family place to stay
"This home is a great place for a family vacation! One house off of the Gulf, just west of Vaca Cut, makes it easy to get to the ocean or Gulf for all your boating fun. The location is centrally located in Marathon and an easy drive to groceries & restaurants in the area. This very nicely appointed & beautiful home has all the amenities needed for your stay including a great pool and 7 person hot tub, which my family of 6 (especially the 2 Grandchildren) loved. Greg & Melinda have thought of everything to make your stay comfortable & enjoyable, all the way down to providing "Skin So Soft" spray to ward off any "no-seeums"! Great outside upstairs sitting areas enable you to view both sunrises and sunsets and the covered downstairs area and pool deck allows lots of room to spread out around the pool, in the shade or the sun. Truly the best house we've stayed in during our multiple visits to Marathon over the years and we definitely plan on staying here again!!"
Fantastic, good value
"Loved the pool and deck area. Very clean home with lots of nice extra touches. Convenient location, yet located in quiet neighborhood. Owners are very accommodating and good with communicating."
property was just as advertised, clean, modern and well provided.
"The owners were especially courteous and helpful, among other things buying new beach chairs when we asked about them. Marathon has a plethora of funky fun and good restaurants, and at least two beautiful beaches."
Awesome Waterrfont House!!!
"This was our second visit to Marathon. When my husband found this house on HomeAway he immediately fell in love with it. It had everything we wanted. The pool, the hot tub, and the most important of all the dock. We reserved a boat before we got there, so all we had to do was get settled in, head down the road a couple of miles and in no time the boat was sitting right in our backyard. We all did a lot of fishing and some days the boys went out and us girls just hung and relaxed by the pool. We took a day trip to Key West, watched the sunset at the Sunset Grill, took a ride to Islamorada. There is so much to do. The house was perfect. So clean, fully stocked kitchen, exactly as described. Thank you Greg and Melinda for sharing your beautiful home!!"
OUTSTANDING VACATION RENTAL!!!! We will be back!!!
"HIGHLY RECOMMEND this rental! The owners were great and take very good care of the home! It is a great location that feels like your own private resort! We had everything we needed and more! There were 7 of us in our family and everyone had enough space. The upper deck overlooking the canal and gulf was where we spent most of our family time (when not in the pool or hot tub). If you have read this far, look no further and select BOOK now! Thanks to Greg and Melinda, the owners, for such a great vacation rental for our family! ******"
Great Stay!
"Great stay! House was clean and very well equipped. Owners were easy to communicate with and very reponsive. Will consider staying there again on our next vacation in Marathon!"
Great property, very clean and well kept
"Had a fantastic time. Everything u need is within 5-10mins. Dock was great, fished off it everyday. Would rent/stay again!
Owners are great people."
Marathon vacation spot
"This property is as advertised. Conveniently located by land and water. Plenty of porch space with excellent views. The pool and dock area are great. The owners are very nice and accommodating. The house is clean, well set up with all the amenities one would need. Spacious dock area can support two boats. There is plenty of room to park vehicles and trailers. Highly recommend planning your Keys vacation here."
Perfect get away for the boater
"Enjoyed the property and location for boating."
Catch Of The Day
"We had a great time even with 3 days of rain and a malfunctioning boat motor. The pool and jacuzzi kept our grandkids happy."
Had a awesome time! Lobster and Fishing everyday !
"Great house. Best location on the island!"
Beautiful home and view. Perfect location
"We really enjoyed our stay at Catch of the Day. It is perfectly located. Has wonderful views. Plenty of dock space. Very clean, spacious and comfortable. Greg and Melinda could not be more friendly and helpful. Thank you for a great vacation."
Excellent
"My family and I really enjoyed our stay at Catch of the day. This house is located in a great location, quick and easy access to the Gulf or Atlantic if your bringing your boat. The owners, Greg and Melinda were great and were very concerned that we had everything we needed and enjoyed our stay. We will definitely be returning next summer."
Great Tropical Getaway
"This was our 6th trip to Marathon and I have to say this is one of the nicest homes we have stayed in. The 8 of us (my family and my sister's family) really enjoyed staying at your home! It was clean and had great space for all of us! The 2 living rooms gave each family their own TV time if needed. The pool and hot tub were wonderful after a day out on the boat. The dock was plenty large enough for the 23 foot Sea Hunt we rented and our boys loved the dock fishing. Greg and Melinda were wonderful hosts and really thought of everything when it came to essentials. We had left my son's charger behind and were notified right away and Wittekind's mailed it back to us. If you are looking for a nice quiet tropical getaway with tons to do around you, this is a great house to stay in. The sunsets are just gorgeous!"
A Fantastic place to stay
"The owners Greg and Melinda are so nice and so helpful. A beautifully presented home, in a fantastic and very quiet location. Great fishing on the dock side with immediate access to the gulf with our hire boat for some awesome Barracuda sport around the nearby islands.
Will definitely be back.
Richard Blew UK"
Amazing place to stay
"The house is situated in a central location with easy access to amenities, restaurants, and attractions like the Dolphin Research Center and kayak rentals. The house is spacious, beautifully decorated, and comfortable. The wrap around second floor deck provides great 360° views around the property to watch the sunrise or sunset and is a great place for having family meals. The pool is clean and well-maintained as well as the relaxing hot tub. The dock provides a great place to cast your fishing line or just watch the wild life. I can't say enough about how great a time we had staying here.
In addition, Greg and Melinda are very caring and attentive hosts ensuring our comfort and satisfaction throughout our stay. We are looking forward to our next trip down to the Florida Keys!"
Laid back Keys home with everything!
"Very informative and helpful owners. Very well stocked kitchen/baths with paper towels, toilet paper, etc... Clean home, perfect location - just add sunshine and you’re in heaven. Snorkeled, kayaked, swam, cycled. Will be back."
relax and enjoy
"Wonderful property and location! Your on the Gulf so easy access by boat. We had 7 people staying quite comfortably with everything you need. The upper deck is perfect for evening meals and socializing. Your minutes from anything you will need. The owners are great and very helpful if you have any questions. We are already looking at booking again next year!"
Great property and location
"This is a beautiful and well-maintained property with all the amenities you will need. We had terrible weather the week we were here, but a brand new Jacuzzi, wrap around porch with great views all around, very comfortable beds and lots of TVs made it all OK.
We are not pool people, but this is honestly the cleanest pool I have ever seen in the Keys. Good landscaping makes for a nice secluded feeling here. Interesting people watching in the rental across the canal too ;)
The nature preserve next-door is a biologists dream and it’s all yours to explore. There is lots of seaweed there that is amazingly unstinky...which is often an issue in the Keys.
My only complaint is the noseeums-if you are a magnet for them like I am you will want to bring and slather up on your favorite bug spray...Or use the Avon provided by the hosts.
All in all this is a great property with very responsive and unobtrusive owners, and we highly recommend it.
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December vacation
"Quiet neighborhood with beautiful private pool and hot tub. Shared the house with another couple and the set up of the house with the master bedroom and bath downstairs and one upstairs, gave us plenty of alone time if needed. Easy and quick communication with melinda and greg. Had a wonderful time. Thank you!"
Very nice owners
"Everything was great."
Perfect in every way
"Had a wonderful stay at Catch of the day. Greg and Melinda were easy to communicate with and quick to respond to emails. They met us at the property to show us around, and made sure we didn't have any questions before leaving. Their place is truly BEAutiful! It is exactly as depicted on VRBO!! Couldn't have had a better experience."
Perfect
"We visited as a family group of 5 adults and 2 children and loved everything about staying in Greg and Melinda's home. This has got to be the best equipped holiday rental we have ever had the pleasure of staying in. Brilliant to not have to worry about toilet roll, dishwasher liquid etc... We hired kayaks and enjoyed paddling from the dock. We also hired bikes and cycled to shops, Sombrero beach and a couple of local restaurants. Info on hire companies was provided on leaflets in property.
When we were not out we enjoyed sunrise on the front terrace and sunset on the back terrace. Having a working gas BBQ in a rental was a real treat and pool was perfect temperature.We would not hesitate to recommend."
Family of four vacation
"We had a lovely time at this home. The house owners would normally have met us for check-in but we had a flight delay. Communication was good for getting into the house and for pool cleaning mid-week. We were a party of four but six would certainly be comfortable. The pool and hot tub were clean and we used them every day. My only negative was that the bedrooms were hot at night but there are plenty of fans provided and we worked out a comfortable set up. I recommend this property for couples or families with children."
Location-Amenities-Vibe-Comfort
"My kids and I have been coming down to Marathon every year for 12 years or so.
We have rented a home for a week every time. Of all other properties, this one is the best overall we’ve stayed at! Location is really sweet, house is very well maintained, every amenity you can think of is at your disposal! Very peaceful and relaxing. We’ve already decided this is our choice for next year, hands down! Greg and Melinda are very quick to respond to any questions or concerns you might have. A super experience we truly enjoyed. Thanks again Greg and Melinda,
Dan B
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