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Yellowtail Island Retreat, pool, dockage and covered patio

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, DVD player

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8139 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Marathon, FL
  • The Turtle Hospital
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Sombrero Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Coco Plum Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)
    ‪4 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 - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Florida Keys Country Club - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • The Turtle Hospital - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Sombrero Beach - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Coco Plum Beach - 12 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Island Fish Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sparky's Landing Fish and Cocktails - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Keys Fisheries - ‬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, pool, dockage and covered patio

Our Island home features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a large wrap around porch with large covered balcony with see through pull down shades, ceiling fans, and patio furniture off of the kitchen. The balcony overlooks the large 14’ x 28’ heated pool, additional charge for heater, and large outdoor deck area with chaise lounges chairs. The home offers 30’ of dockage for a boat. The canal is a flow through, clear and snorkelable canal. The master suite is a king size bed with with large flat screen television. The large master bath has a jetted tub/shower and a bidet. There is also a queen room and a double twin room with each room having its own television and the twin room a TV/DVD player. A queen size aero bed is also available. The kitchen is all granite with stainless steel appliances. A double kayak, two paddles, vests, along with two bicycles come with the property. There is a fish cleaning table, bait freezer, and gas grill. We rent Saturday to Saturday only. Pet fee $100/stay
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 manager

Michelle Smoot

Languages

English

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

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 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, pool, dockage and covered patio Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Mario, Gainesville

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice location.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janeen S., Verona, Wisconsin, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Best place ever!

This house was very clean, well decorated, great furnishings (brand new bed!), conveniently located in a quiet neighborhood, yet close to stores. The pool was warm, the canal was fun, and we enjoyed kayaking I can’t think of a single thing that could have improved our stay!! Incredible find!!
Stayed 17 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good family vacation home

Had a nice time. Very clean home in an area that is close to everywhere
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Bernadette M., Madison, CT

Liked: Cleanliness

great week

our stay was great. Great location for us. Saw manatee in canal and funky birds. Michelle was always quick with reply when needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

christian m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything and more

I and a group of buddies go to the Keys every year. This place had everything we needed and more. Not to mention a great boat dock, the ease of running back and forth to the home made the stay much better. I will be coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Marathon Home!

The house has quick, easy access to the Gulf! We had plenty of dockage for our 22’ boat!. The house itself is well stocked, very clean and has a great layout. The pool is big enough for the entire family to enjoy and the owners were awesome. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location & Pool for the WIN!

We had the BEST vacation in Marathon - much in part to our accommodations at Yellowtail! From the check in/ check out process, to the comfort of the home, the POOL, & a well appointed kitchen, we did not need for anything during our stay. Its location between vaca cut & the 7 mile bridge makes it perfect for getting out into the Atlantic for some reef snorkeling and deep sea fishing. Numerous waterfront restaurant options nearby, and all modern amenities for a Keya vacation are within a few minutes drive from the home. Hosts were superb & very quick to respond to any questions we had before, during, & after our stay. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ed M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Vacation

Michelle's home is in a great location and plenty of space for the 7 of us. Being able to keep my 26' boat right out back was very convenient and the pool was lovely after long days of fishing. We all enjoyed ourselves very much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Yellowtail Retreat

The property was clean, the owners were helpful and we enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023