Vacation rentals in Marathon
Marathon spreads across a dozen islands at the midpoint of the Overseas Highway — home to the Turtle Hospital, the Dolphin Research Center, Sombrero Beach, and the most family-friendly base for exploring the Florida Keys.
Best time to book
November through May for dry, sunny weather; stone crab season (October–May) is a delicious bonus.
Common rental types
Canal-front homes with docks · Waterfront duplexes · Beach-area cottages · Resort condos
Getting there
Fly into Florida Keys Marathon Airport (MTH) via connecting flights, or drive 2.5 hours from Miami and 1 hour from Key West on US-1.
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Where to stay in Marathon
Sombrero Beach area
The key's best natural beach — a protected cove with a playground, plus nearby canal homes.
Boot Key & Boot Key Harbor
Liveaboard sailboat mooring field and the classic working-waterfront Keys scene.
Key Colony Beach
A tiny, tidy incorporated city of canal homes with a golf course and its own beach club.
Grassy Key
Northern approach to Marathon, home of the Dolphin Research Center.
Learn Marathon before you book
Neighborhoods, seasons, and booking tips — the full destination guide.
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