Gulf Open Water, Stunning Views, Protected Boat Dock, Parking

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8204 sq m

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Marathon, FL

Crane Point Museum and Nature Center4 min drive
Sombrero Beach8 min drive
Vaca Key9 min drive
Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)64 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

About this property

Media Luna is located on the Gulf of Mexico, this island home has 55 feet of sliding glass doors opening onto the Gulf, offering magnificent sunsets, crystal clear water for fishing, swimming and snorkeling to see tropical fish.

The home features views of the horizon from every room and is on the sunset viewing side of the island. A private boat basin and dock surrounded by a decked seawall extends out into the Gulf providing a unique setting for morning coffee or sunset cocktails.

Please note: All rentals are SATURDAY to SATURDAY only. The City of Marathon Vacation Rental License code ordinance prevents rental homes to be rented for less than 7 consecutive days.

Designed for casual living, this half-moon shaped home has cypress-beamed ceilings, 3 NEW A/C units, 3 bedrooms, 2 recently updated full baths, a large multiple-seating area living room, fully equipped kitchen, linens provided, laundry room and enclosed 925 s.f. screened Florida room/screened in porch. All on one level. No stairs. Max of 6 adults with up to 2 children additional. No extra charges for normal cleanings. Excessive cleaning costs will be deducted from your security deposit. NO pets allowed. No exceptions.

The master bedroom at one end of the home has a king-sized bed and private bathroom. The other two bedrooms each have a queen and twin bed. There are four TVs, DVD player, black and white wifi printer, Comcast HIGH SPEED xfinity internet, phone & TV. Multiple desks and high speed WIFI make this home perfect for work from home or remote learning. Utilities and linens are included. Fully stocked kitchen including stemware for evening wine/cocktails and plenty of cookware/utensils. New countertops/backsplash so please use cutting boards and trivets or hot pads on it. Gas grill plus two charcoal grills for easy cooking.

Comcast TV & wireless 300+ HIGH SPEED internet service, & unlimited US, Canada, Mexico & Puerto Rico telephone calls. Fabulous quiet neighborhood, one road in-and-out, provides an excellent place for using our new bikes, jogging or walking.

Water is 20 steps from our back door. Gas grill plus two charcoal grills on deck. Circular driveway with covered parking. For ease of entering the seawall area, a 28' boat is the maximum boat length. Boat trailer can be parked away from driveway. Concrete fish cleaning station was made specifically for the home and the use of guests. Fish right off the seawall and dock.

Short drive to mulitple grocery stores, pharmacies and restuarants. 10-15 minutes from Sombrero Beach and 7 mile bridge. Plenty of places to rent boats, kayaks, and more nearby. Smooth paths for biking, running and walking. Only 45 miles north of Key West.

Licensed by: State of Florida Dept. of Business & Professional Regulations DWE5404580; Monroe County Tourist Development License; City of Marathon Vacation Rental License PLR2020-00572

Property manager

Heather Bennett

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Water view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

House Rules are strictly enforced. Any violation could lead to the forfeiture of all or part of your security deposit.

Access to the property is contingent upon owner receiving and approving the signed rental agreement.

We have large parking area for boat trailers and vehicles. No parking is allowed on the street.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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 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 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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Marathon

Located in Marathon, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Florida Keys Country Club and Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center 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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What's nearby

Crane Point Museum and Nature Center - 4 min drive
Florida Keys Country Club - 6 min drive
Sombrero Beach - 8 min drive
Vaca Key - 9 min drive
Coco Plum Beach - 13 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

McDonald's - 5 min drive
Island Fish Company - 8 min drive
Takara Japanese Restaurant - 6 min drive
Dunkin' - 3 min drive
Sparky's Landing Fish and Cocktails - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gulf Open Water, Stunning Views, Protected Boat Dock, Parking pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gulf Open Water, Stunning Views, Protected Boat Dock, Parking?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulf Open Water, Stunning Views, Protected Boat Dock, Parking?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gulf Open Water, Stunning Views, Protected Boat Dock, Parking located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Crane Point Museum and Nature Center, Florida Keys Country Club and Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center. Sunset Park Beach and Coco Plum Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Annie C.

26 Feb 2024

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

Stormy seas

We loved the location, sadly the weather was quite mixed! We actually had some heating on! The house is great albeit a little tired and could do with smarting up a bit, given the cost of the accommodation. We were unable to swim due to the sea grass everywhere. Sadly the bikes didn’t work either which was a shame(poorly maintained and rusted) The location is stunning and the sunsets were amazing.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

26 Jul 2018

Breathtaking stay at Media Luna

Our week long stay at Media Luna was something that we could only hope every traveler could get to experience. Media Luna is a property that you are not afraid to live in. All of the accommodations it offers lend for a very comfortable and relaxing time spent. We would recommend Media Luna to anyone that wants to enjoy good home living while visiting Marathon Key. Thank you, Thank you. Happy Sunsets!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B., Crestwood Kentucky

2 Feb 2018

Absolutely wonderful exactly as it presents on the website

Media Luna is perfect for the multi-generational family vacation or for a group of friends. This was our second time and once again we came home renewed and closer than ever. Great for fishing from the dock or from your own boat on the gulf and minutes to the Atlantic.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

ken e.

25 Jul 2017

Amazing

What an amazing place to stay. Sunsets are gorgeous, location perfect and the house immaculate. Well stocked kitchen. We saw a manatee in the boat basin along with other really neat looking fish. Fishing and snorkeling are out of this world. Cant wait to go back!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Melinda W.

5 Oct 2016

Paradise

I have stayed here twice now and absolutely love it! it is clean, open and has amazing views from each window. The private cove to dock your boat is not only quite beneficial but beautiful as well. I will most definitely stay here again. The owner is very easy to work with.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2016

About the host

Hosted by Heather Bennett

Our family lives in multiple states from the East Coast to the Midwest. We have been here as young adults, with our newborns and now with our grown kids. We have so many treasured memories centered around this home and wish to share the beauty of the keys with our guests.

Why they chose this property

Media Luna has been in our family for over 3 decades. As the next generation to own and take care of this unique and beautiful property, we are looking forward to even more wonderful sunsets, time in the water and memories to last a lifetime.

What makes this property unique

A breathtaking view from every bedroom and the living space along with a large screened in porch with plenty of seating really take advantage of the open water views. A covered carport keeps the car cool on a hot day as does all 3 of the NEW air conditioners. The only private seawall in Marathon offers perfect protection for boats and a great place to rest and relax as well as outstanding snorkeling a few steps from the home. Picture worthy sunsets are always worth celebrating!