Title: Canal front Winter escape With Dock, Hot Tub and Cabana Club Access Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=68774211&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Canal front Winter escape With Dock, Hot Tub and Cabana Club Access ## Photo gallery for Canal front Winter escape With Dock, Hot Tub and Cabana Club Access ![Terrace/patio - Canal front Winter escape With Dock, Hot Tub and Cabana Club Access (Key Colony Beach, Marathon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68780000/68774300/68774211/5955117f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Canal front Winter escape With Dock, Hot Tub and Cabana Club Access (Key Colony Beach, Marathon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68780000/68774300/68774211/a1ceddb5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books - Canal front Winter escape With Dock, Hot Tub and Cabana Club Access (Key Colony Beach, Marathon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68780000/68774300/68774211/5e3e9c13.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Canal front Winter escape With Dock, Hot Tub and Cabana Club Access (Key Colony Beach, Marathon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68780000/68774300/68774211/fd939245.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books - Canal front Winter escape With Dock, Hot Tub and Cabana Club Access (Key Colony Beach, Marathon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68780000/68774300/68774211/40af94d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies On the picturesque island of Key Colony Beach, Orchid House invites you to unwind in its lushly landscaped surroundings. Enjoy boat dockage and access to the Cabana Club pool and beach. Relax on the screened-in porch with seating for al fresco dining or simply take in a good book. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Canal front Winter escape With Dock, Hot Tub and Cabana Club Access Welcome to Orchid House, a lushly landscaped canal front home located on the beautiful island of Key Colony Beach. This property is great for couples with boat dockage and access to the Cabana Club pool and beach included! When you first drive up to the home, you are met with a large screened in porch with lots of seating for relaxing with a good book, glass of wine, or enjoying a nice meal al fresco. The porch is surrounded by lots of lush landscaping, keeping the property private and cool. Enjoy a glass of wine in the jacuzzi and soak up the relaxing view of Key Colony Beach's pristine canals! Walk inside, and you have an open spacious living room with a pull out sofa and kitchen with large sliders overlooking the water. Down the hall, you have 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms offering space and privacy for your family and guests. Help yourselves to our bikes and kayaks and explore the island. Walk to restaurants, shopping, or Sunset Park. You will soon discover why Key Colony Beach is such a popular vacation destination with its Golf Course, Tennis Courts, and Children's Park. Our home is a member of the Key Colony Cabana Club, and that is included in your rental. Enjoy their private sandy beach, heated and cooled pool and dining. Soak in the hot tub or relax in the lounge chairs as you watch the boat traffic go by. Key Colony has the absolute best canals in The Keys, wide, clean, and deep water. They are also numbered at the end of each canal to coincide with the street numbers to make navigation to your vacation home by boat very simple. The location, amenities, and landscaping make this the perfect location for a dream vacation to the Florida keys. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - 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 - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 9 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - In a village - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Bicycle parking - Bicycles - Basketball nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Bicycle parking - Bicycles - Unit size: 1,200 square feet ## Similar properties ![Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Lanai, Lagoon View (Kitchenette) | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1780000/1775600/1775568/96bf2fd2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kingsail Resort Marathon - Pool - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 8.6 Excellent 1,030 reviews £166 includes taxes & fees 1 Apr - 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25 ### Check-out Check-out before 9:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 9 kg per pet) Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: There is an additional pet fee of $175.00 ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 is also known as $1 525 SPECIAL/WEEK AUGUST OCTOBER August September Special $1 800 per Week Book Now for Special Pricing Through the End of October SPEND YOUR HOLIDAY RELAXING IN THE HOT TUB!!! Key Colony Beach ## About the area Located in Key Colony Beach, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Marathon Air Museum and Crane Point Museum and Nature Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center and Florida Keys Country Club. Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. [Visit our Key Colony Beach travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Key-Colony-Beach.dx121486) [View more Holiday homes in Key Colony Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Key-Colony-Beach-Private-Holiday-Homes.d121486-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=24.723337,-81.020004&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7Ds%7CuC%7EeomN%3FO%3FQ%3FQ%40O%3FQ%40Q%40O%40O%40QBQ%40OBQ%40OBOBQBOBQDMBQDODODODODODODMFODOFMFOFMFOFMHOFKHMFMHMHMHMHMHKJKHMJKHKJIJKHKJKJILIJKJIJILIJILGLILGJGLILGLELGLGNELELGNELCLENELENCNCLCNANELANCN%3FNCLAN%3FNANAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40L%40N%3FN%40NBN%3FLBN%40NDL%40NBNBLBNDLDNDLBNDLFLDLDLFLFLDLFLHLFLFLHJFLHJHLHJHJJJHJHJJJJJJJHHJJJHLHJJJHLHLHLFLHLHLFJFNHLFNFLDNFLFNDNFLDNDNDNDNDNBNDPBLBPBNDP%40NBNBP%40N%40PBP%3FN%40N%40P%40P%3FN%40P%3FP%3FN%3FP%3FPAN%3FPAPANAP%3FNCNARANCNCPANEPCNCNCNENCPELEPELEPELGNENGNGLENGLGNILGLGLILILGLILILIJKJILIJKLIJKHKJKJKJKHKHKJKHMFKJMFKHMHMFMFMHMDMFMFMFMDMDMFODMBODMBODMDO%40ODM%40OBOBM%40O%40OBO%3FO%40M%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FM%3FOAO%3FOAOAOAM%3FOCOAOAMCOCOAMEOAOEMEOCMEMCOEMGMEOEMGMGMGMEMIKGMGMIMIKGMKKGKIKKMIKIKKIKKKKIIKKMIKKMIKIKIMIMIMGMIMGMIMGMGOGMGOGMEOGOEOEMEQEMEQEMEQCOEOCOCOCQCOAQCOAOCSAOAOAQAO%3FQAQ%3FO%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=tRj-xD-TDxRfuYKmUh9fbWyrNIM=) Key Colony Beach, Marathon, FL ### What's nearby - ![Sunset Park Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532652328/18c9ef94-0f3e-4bab-8fe4-c7f47e5b483d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Sunset Park Beach 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - ![Marathon_SanPabloCatholicChurch_553248621561884404-0002](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621561884404/14475c7b-229e-4fd6-a6cb-5c890d3eddec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) San Pablo Catholic Church 4 min drive \- 1.7 miles - ![Curry Hammock State Park which includes a bay or harbour and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069251/473d7d6a-4054-46e6-808c-507f897ba4e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Curry Hammock State Park 4 min drive \- 1.9 miles - Great White Heron National Wildlife Refuge 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Marathon Visitor Center 4 min drive \- 1.7 miles ### Getting around - Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) 8 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 10 min drive - Circle K 6 min drive - Brass Monkey 10 min drive - The Island Fish Company 5 min drive - Circle K 5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Canal front Winter escape With Dock, Hot Tub and Cabana Club Access have a pool? ### Is Canal front Winter escape With Dock, Hot Tub and Cabana Club Access pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Canal front Winter escape With Dock, Hot Tub and Cabana Club Access? ### What time is check-in at Canal front Winter escape With Dock, Hot Tub and Cabana Club Access? ### What time is check-out at Canal front Winter escape With Dock, Hot Tub and Cabana Club Access? ### Where is Canal front Winter escape With Dock, Hot Tub and Cabana Club Access located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Canal front Winter escape With Dock, Hot Tub and Cabana Club Access Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 51 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer S. 1 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Nice quiet community and was very safe for our kids tonride bycyles thru the neighborhood. Being able to dock our boat at the house was a huge relief. ##### Jennifer S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cecile F. 18 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sun, beach, sunsets and relaxation! The property was excellent. Key Colony Beach was the perfect location for us and membership to the Cabana Club was a game changer. ##### Cecile F. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cassandra V. 7 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### So relaxing!! We had the most amazing and relaxing stay. The home was clean, well equipped, and perfect location. Gail was very communicative and helpful regarding anything we needed. We are already planning a return stay. ##### Cassandra V. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin H. 29 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family get away Great location, beautiful area. House is stocked with everything you could need. Cabana club access was nice. Property manager was very helpful. ##### Kevin H. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert G. 8 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice place The place was just right for my fishing trip with my son. Since it was just the two of us, we had plenty of space and enjoyed the central location on Marathon. The host was amazingly responsive and easy to deal with. Thanks for a great visit! ##### Robert G. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Danielle L. 18 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing home The home had everything you could need, especially for cooking. It was very relaxing on the screened in patio, out door area, and hot tub. It was our first time in the keys and I could see us coming back just to spend and enjoy more time at the property. Great middle location to drive north or south for different activities. ##### Danielle L. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rhonda K. 19 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Key Coloney The Orchid house had everything we needed. Fish freezer was a added bonus. Hot tub was great! Host responded fast to all concerns. Loved being on a canal. ##### Rhonda K. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erin L. 16 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great! Great place to stay with very responsive host/manager! Everything was clean, well stocked with towels and pretty much everything you would need in the kitchen was available and well organized! Having the washer and dryer with detergent and dryer sheets was also so helpful! Any questions I had were responded to promptly! No complaints at all about this place and would recommend! ##### Erin L. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anna N. 9 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Location, location, location! This place is located in the beautiful Key Colony Beach area of Marathon, Florida. While here we used the kayaks and the access to the Cabana Club pool and beach area. The beverages at the Cabana Club are reasonably priced. The house is very comfortable and perfectly situated on a canal. We were able to see a mama manatee and her baby slowly swim by while enjoying a nice snack of whatever was under the dock. Had a rather unusual issue with the hot tub that was quickly remedied by the owner and maintenance person. Most importantly, the owner was always quick to respond anytime we had a question. ##### Anna N. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathleen G. 24 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely home We enjoyed staying at this home. Great location and really enjoyed being on the canal! Loved all the wild life! ##### Kathleen G. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica M. 24 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Key Colony Everything was as expected, host was wonderful and was quick to respond ##### Jessica M. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Natasha L. 22 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome host Awesome house and Gail was an amazing host!!! Best time of my life ❤️ ##### Natasha L. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vicki W. 16 Nov 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice and well stocked house The weather wasn’t great but our house was very nice. ##### Vicki W. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lawrence S. 13 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Exceptional property with outstanding management The most impressive aspect of our experience with this property is the quality and commitment of the property manager. This is an old property and requires more than normal maintenance. Fortunately, the manager is exceptional and dedicated to the job. ##### Lawrence S. Stayed 21 nights in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Freve P., Buxton/North Carolina 31 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Orchid House Thank you for our stay, and for accommodating my travel schedule. It meant a lot!!! We loved the orchids; it’s obvious that many years of tlc have gone into growing them. Spending lazy hours on the lanai was delightful. Much of the house has been updated: bathrooms, beds, kitchen, living room furniture, etc. This home has the potential to be a complete stunner if some of redundant and outdated clutter were removed and a few maintenance issues were attended to. ##### Freve P. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bill T., Smyrna 30 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A good break. We had 5 adults sharing the house. The screen porch breeze way was exceptional. Kitchen is well stocked. The TP ran out. The sofa bed wasn’t comfortable for 20’s who had just gotten engaged. I think the house is better for 4 but children would probably manage the sofa bed well. The hot tub worked well. We did not use the pool, preferring the Cabana Club. Very close to the Tesla Supercharger. ##### Bill T. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### jared M. 1 Apr 2019 #### Great location and amazing porch! We highly enjoyed our stay at Orchid House. The screened in porch was the star of the home with comfy chairs and a couch as well as a dining table with a beautiful view. Enjoyed watching the sunrise each morning. The inside was nice and comfy too with a well stocked kitchen with any supplies we needed for our stay. Located in such a fun community and a short walk to Sunset Park with a beautiful view. We also loved being in the middle Keys so that we could easily get to any of the fun activities we had planned in other places in the Keys. The only reason we didn't give 5 stars was that the house was in need of a few minor repairs that a handy man could easily fix within a day. Nothing that took away from the enjoyment of our stay. ##### jared M. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Michael P. 3 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Communication #### Not what we thought The house needs work. The only thing that’s nice is the kitchen. The beds are very uncomfortable and hard. Lots of cracks in the walls looks like from previous water damage. The biggest issue is property manager shows up unannounced looking for a coffee pot when she easily could’ve gave us a heads up she was coming. The hot tub people show up without a heads up. The vrbo app says check out is 9:30 am when the lady who handles the property will tell you it’s 9\. They are very pushy about this. I mentioned it should be stated in the check out book and the app that check out is 9 not 9:30.The dock is beat up. And should be redone. It seems they are all about the money and not the safety of their guests. It’s next door to a big rental house which at the time had a large number of people staying there so it was very loud and not relaxing. They have a big cactus next to the walkway which can be painful walking by especially if you have to park two cars there. I’ve stayed at a lot of rentals and this one seemed to be the most difficult one yet. Will definitely choose a better option next time. ##### Michael P. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Laura N. 26 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Well stocked, cutely decorated and the hot tub was a hit! We enjoyed our stay. I was working from home this week and it was nice sitting on the porch overlooking the canal while getting some work done. The property management was very responsive to all of our needs and so was maintenance. I loved the way the house was decorated and the Kitchenaid appliances. The porch was awesome. The beds were comfortable. We had plenty of towels (with new ones dropped off the first day), cookware and even bicycles were provided for us to ride. The bottled water in the fridge was a nice touch. The hot tub was an absolute hit! We were in the hot tub almost every evening. There were a few things that needed to be fixed during our stay and overall the property needs to be updated, however it was still a nice stay. I think if they correct those small things it could be dynamite place if you love KCB. We rented a boat from Captain Pips and the house was easy to find on the canal. The dock is functional but honestly, it should just be replaced. The boat lift is basically a coral reef. One of the deck boards on the dock holding the cleat our boat was tied to completely pulled off of the dock during the night and the deck board was just hanging off of the side of the boat the next morning. Luckily nothing happened and maintenance was there quickly to fix it that day. Our boat was a 19' and the way the dock is situated we had to tie the back of it to the boat lift that juts out a couple of feet farther than the rest of the dock, and the front to a pylon bc we didn't trust the cleats on the dock. So I wouldn't recommend trying to tie up anything much bigger because you have to tie it at a weird angle. The maintenance man also fixed the dishwasher that wasn't attached to the cabinets. He replaced the shredded grill cover and we were told that the dry rotted hot tub cover that kept ripping would be replaced and was on order. The first shower is weird with only 1/2 of a long pane of glass as a curtain so you soak the bathroom when you shower. The second shower does have a full door so it's better suited for helping kiddos rinse off. The house is concrete block which helps keep it quiet inside even if there's an all night Latin rager going on next door and you have a 7 year old. The internet was great up until Friday early morning where it apparently wanted me to stop working. LOL But honestly, I was fine with that. :) Despite the minor issues it was a nice stay and everyone was so attentive and responsive! ##### Laura N. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diana G., Commerce Ga 2 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay! This place was so relaxing from the time we stepped out of our car. You walk into a screened in porch that is like another living room with a breeze blowing through it, they had relaxing music playing as you walk in the door and throughout the house. This house had everything that you could possibly think of to be on vacation in the keys, bait freezer, kayaks, fish cleaning station, completely furnished kitchen and plenty of counter space. Michelle was awesome communicating with us. Thanks for a great family vacation we enjoyed it very much and will plan on staying here again! ##### Diana G. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### john B., Daytona beach, Fl 13 May 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean and comfy House had All amenities and dock was great and enjoyed the pool. Wonderful experience. ##### john B. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert H. 27 Apr 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay I loved everything about the house, except that the BOATLIFT DOES NOT work. With that said, I would stay again. ##### Robert H. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patrick L. 7 Jan 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Great ##### Patrick L. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christy J. 3 Jan 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Much needed rest and relaxation Excellent ##### Christy J. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Annette K. 25 Dec 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice house on canal It was a nice place to stay on the canal. The hot tub was a plus and the fire pit. Convenient location ##### Annette K. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020 ---