Title: Key West style cottage w/ dock overlooking Florida Bay. Wrap around windows! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Key West style cottage w/ dock overlooking Florida Bay. Wrap around windows! ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102500000/102497900/102497889/eef52c4a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102500000/102497900/102497889/9a4f7b1d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102500000/102497900/102497889/3e29d988.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102500000/102497900/102497889/f2057152.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102500000/102497900/102497889/9c6f13da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Yellowbird is a charming, two-story Key West-style cottage with wrap-around windows and a fabulous deck overlooking Florida Bay. The elevated walkway through the mangroves leads to a private dock on the bay, offering stunning views of new fish life in the water below. With high-speed Wi-Fi and Direct TV in the cozy family room, enjoy your morning coffee or sunset on one of its many covered decks. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Key West style cottage w/ dock overlooking Florida Bay. Wrap around windows! Yellowbird is a casual Key West style two story, two bedroom (+ bunk area), two-bath cottage with wrap around windows and a fabulous deck overlooking Florida Bay. This is not your typical Keys rental house. It's got so much more to offer. The location is situated on a four-acre nature preserve with a very tranquil, beautifully landscaped back yard. From the house, enjoy a long winding elevated walkway through the mangroves that opens to a private dock on the bay. Our guests are amazed by the elevated walkway because you are literally emersed in the mangroves and can see the amazing creation of new fish life in the water below. As you get to the end of the path, you are now beyond the mangroves, where you'll find Yellowbird's ample dock. This area offers a new prospective of the beauty of Florida Bay. The passage to the open water is less than 2’ at low tide and is best suitable for shallow-draft boats. But larger boats have navigated the shallow channel if you're lucky enough to have a competent captain who understands the shifting & rhythm of the tides. The upstairs deck is everyone's favorite "hang-out." It's the perfect spot to enjoy your morning cup of coffee but is especially where you will get a front row seat to see what the Florida Keys sunsets are all about. The house sits up on stilts like most homes in the Keys which is why you can easily capture those outrageously beautiful views. The second floor where the bedrooms are located, is really high up there and is actually the third floor of the house if you consider the stilts factor. Parking underneath the house is very convenient and the other side of this area is another great spot for gathering. The upper-level bedrooms are comfortable, charming and have beautiful views. One bedroom has twin beds, the other has a Queen bed. Each of the bedrooms has a sink and mirror in the bedroom, but a fabulous outdoor shower is shared between the two bedrooms and is located on the deck. As you shower, you can watch the breathtaking sunset over the bay. Downstairs, the sleeping arrangement is a little unconventional. It consists of a bunk bed connected to the downstairs bath with shower. This area is very small and is typically designated only for children. We refer to this area as the crew's quarters. If you've ever watched the popular reality show "Below Deck," you get the idea. Kids find it cozy and have fun with the idea of climbing up to the top bunk with the assistance of a big rope and one step. The kitchen has a galley style layout and is fully equipped for gourmet cooking. New appliances add to the efficiency of the kitchen space. Everything you'll need for cooking & most anything can be found in this kitchen. Besides an electric range, dishwasher, refrigerator/freezer, there is a microwave, toaster oven, and drip-style coffee pot. The open floor plan lets the chef, or person on kitchen duty, fully participate with everyone else while preparing the next tasty dinner. High-speed Wi-Fi and Direct TV are provided in the cozy (small) family room. It’s a true cottage, but everything you will need is there. The gardens are beautifully landscaped, and you can appreciate the nice view from the covered decks on all levels. There is no pool, but beautiful beaches are nearby by car. Bikes are available for a fun ride along the old, historic seven-mile bridge or slow cruising around Marathon. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Massage ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 9 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 10 steps to reach entrance - Area rugs in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - In-room accessibility - Thin carpet in public areas - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Visual alarms in hallways - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Concierge services - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board - Safe ### Things to do - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage - Bicycles ### 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 - Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint - At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage - Bicycles - Bulk dispensers for toiletries - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Eco-friendly toiletries - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - Local artist showcase - Local culture and ecosystem education - Locally-owned and organised tours and activities - Towels (changed on request) - Water-efficient toilets ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 9 kg per pet) Note from host: Please speak with management & get approval first. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings and weddings ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15 This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=24.73224,-81.04118&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:sk%7EuCjjsmN%40O%3FQ%3FQ%40O%3FQ%40Q%40O%40O%40Q%40QBO%40QBOBOBQBOBQDMBQDOBODODODOFODMDQFMFOFMFOFMFMFOHMFKHMHMHMHMHMHKHKJMHKJKHIJKJMJIJIJKLIJIJILIJILGJILGLGLILGLELGLGLENELGLENCLENELENCLCNCNCLCNANCLANANANAN%3FNAL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%40N%40L%40NBN%40LBNBNBLBNBLDNDLDNBLDLFNDLDLFLFLDLFLHLFLFJHLFJHLHJHJHLHJJJHJHJLHJJHJJHJJLHJHJHLHLHLHLHLFJHLFNFLFLFNFNFLFNDNDLFNDNDNDNBNDNBPDLBPBNBPBNBN%40PBN%40P%40P%40N%40N%40P%3FP%40N%3FP%3FP%40NAP%3FP%3FNAP%3FPANAPANANARCNANCPCNCNCPCNENCNEPCLEPELEPGLENENGNGLGLGNGNGLGLILGLILILILIJILIJILKJIJKLKHIJKJKHKJKHMHKJKFMJKFMHKFMHMFMFMFMFMFMFMDODMFMDOBMDOBMDODM%40OBODM%40OBO%40M%40OBO%3FO%40O%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAOAO%3FOCMAOAOCMAOEOCMAOEMEOCMEOCMEMGOEMEMGMGMGMGMGMGMIKGMIKGMKKGKKMIKIKKKIKKKKIIKMIKKKIMIKIMIKIMIMIMGMIMGMGMGOGOGKGOGOEOEOGMEQEMEQCMEQCOEOCOCQCOCOCQAOCOASAOAOAQAO%3FQAQ%3FO%3FQAQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=nx_kYkEx-ge68HgrM7CHfTCMw_g=) Marathon, FL #### What's nearby - Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles - Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles - Curry Hammock State Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles - Coco Plum Beach - 8 min drive - 3.3 miles - Sombrero Beach - 11 min drive - 5.6 miles #### Getting around - Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 3 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Circle K - ‬10 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive - ‪Sparky's Landing Fish and Cocktails - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Island Fish Company - ‬3 min drive - ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Key West style cottage w/ dock overlooking Florida Bay. Wrap around windows! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. ### What time is check-in at Key West style cottage w/ dock overlooking Florida Bay. Wrap around windows! ? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Key West style cottage w/ dock overlooking Florida Bay. Wrap around windows! ? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Key West style cottage w/ dock overlooking Florida Bay. Wrap around windows! located? > This family-friendly Marathon holiday home is located in Marathon Shores, within 1 mi (2 km) of Marathon Air Museum, Sunset Park Beach and Coco Plum Beach. San Pablo Catholic Church and Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Key West style cottage w/ dock overlooking Florida Bay. Wrap around windows! Reviews 9.8 ### 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 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Douglas R. 27 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful oasis Wonderful cottage with vintage furnishings set against beautiful mangroves. A peaceful deck and a wonderful dock made this a relaxing place to stay! ##### Douglas R. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike F. 7 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful trip to the Keys. We had a great time and this place is great! Super clean and very comfortable. Everything met our expectations and beyond. We will for sure stay there again when we are back in Florida! ##### Mike F. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Delia K. 12 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quintessential Keys Experience Gorgeous cottage with beautiful details. The dock and boardwalk were the icing on the cake. Great fishing and sightseeing. Perfect location to access all that the keys have to offer. ##### Delia K. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gardner H. 7 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Yellowbird Rustic Charm This rental has moved to one of the top places we have stayed. From the check in process through 10 days we were there we had a great experience. Loved the private dock thru the mangroves, quiet setting, and overall layout and style of property.Shout out to Carley and Shad who checked to make certain all was well and replied immediately if needed! ##### Gardner H. Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dora R. 21 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice place with dock and a lot of green area This house is perfect for families, they even have a bicycle for you to use and that was very nice, the dock its great for boats and kayaks and even a little fishing. Price is not that expensive for the area, overall filled all our expectations, ##### Dora R. Stayed 20 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carly G. 15 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Yellow Bird is Old Florida Perfection! What a great place! We had a week long stay over New Years. There were 5 of us, including 3 older teenagers. The house is very clean and beautifully maintained. Loved the dock out past the mangroves. Enjoyed the bikes. The outdoor shower has an incredible view. The deck off the kitchen was wonderful for banana daiquiris every night! We also enjoyed the Marathon area especially the Beaches - Bahia Honda (so beautiful and not too busy, best beach combing), Sombrero (bit of a scene, busy but great swimming and volleyball nets/playground), and Curry (quiet with a sandbar accessible by rental kyak). Could have used some small items in the kitchen ie sugar, condiments and oil and maybe a bluetooth speaker, but everything else was perfect! ##### Carly G. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Shannon P. 13 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy ##### Shannon P. 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