This lovely, NON Smoking, newly refurbished efficiency apartment is
located in the
desirable Coco Plum Terraces community of Marathon Florida at Mile
Marker 55. The unit has undergone a total renovation and is new to the
rental market (not some tired old rental property). The price includes
use of a boat slip and trailer parking. The floors are all tile as is
the bathroom and the lovely kitchen has oak cabinets and granite
counters. All new appliances and furniture as well as tropical accents
make this the perfect vacation spot. 

This newly refurbished efficiency unit contains everything you need to
enjoy your Florida Keys vacation. It is fully furnished right down to
the bed linens and towels. The kitchen is beautiful with wood cabinets
and granite counter tops and is stocked with everything you will need
including a toaster, microwave and blender for those margaritas by the
pool. There is a full bed and also a full sleeper futon  in the living
area.

This is a NON-Smoking unit. No smoking please!!

On site activities include the oceanside dockage with fresh water,
boat ramp, fish cleaning stations and trailer storage. The pool has
lounge chairs and is heated. There is a tennis court and
the lovely Coco Plum Beach is a short walk away. 

Coco Plum Beach is also on the Atlantic Ocean. It is more of a natural
beach area with an adjacent wetland area. 
 
The hours are from 7:00 a.m. until dusk.

Coco Plum Beach is a turtle nesting beach also. From April through
October it is not unusual to have Loggerhead Turtles (primarily)
coming on to the beach at night to lay their eggs.

If you don't have a boat you can rent one from one of the many boat
rental on the island.

There is shopping and restaurants roughly one mile away. The Dolphin
Research Center is about 6 miles away. Sombrero Beach is 6 miles.

LOCAL INFORMATION:

CAPT. HOOK'S FISH PONDS

11833 Overseas Highway (MM 53)
Marathon ,  FL  33050
Come to our daily fish feeding at 4:00 pm. Sharks, rays, eels, tarpon,
snappers, groupers and many more species.

MARATHON LADY: Fishing Boat

Located at MM 53 on the ocean side. This is always a great trip. For
$40 plus $5 for rod rental you will get a nice trip out to the reef
and almost always catch some nice fresh fish for dinner. The crew is
great and helpful.

COCO PLUM BEACH: Great stretch of beach for a refreshing walk

Mile Marker 54.5 Oceanside
Turn off U.S. 1 at Coco Plum Drive
Marathon ,  FL  33050
This small, natural beach is an enjoyable stop. It is a quiet,
dog-friendly beach with clean-up baggies provided.

Museums and Nature Center of Crane Point Hammock
 
Marathon ,  FL  33050
Mile Marker 50.5 Bayside, Marathon

SOMBRERO BEACH: This is our favorite for spending the day
Mile Marker 50, Oceanside
(Turn off U.S. 1 at Sombrero Beach Blvd., and drive to the end
Marathon ,  FL  33050
This 12.6-acre beach is one of the most popular stops in Marathon for
good reason. The beach was renovated in 2003 with creative landscaping
and other amenities. It offers walkways, picnic areas and a roped off
swimming area.

THE TURTLE HOSPITAL: Highly recommend you take the tour

2396 Overseas Highway
Marathon ,  FL  33050

DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER

58901 Overseas Highway
Marathon ,  FL  33050 

DIVING AND SNORKELING

As seen from the air, Marathon and the Middle Keys appear as emerald
isles set amid a sea of turquoise. Marathon's reefs offer great
variety in coral formations and fish life. The crystalline waters of
the Atlantic Ocean reveal a marine wilderness comprised of an
extensive spur-and-groove coral complex and numerous well-developed
patch reefs. Each reef is populated by a vast array of Caribbean
tropical fish and invertebrates, with the fascinating addition of both
modern and historical shipwrecks to complete the tremendous sport dive
appeal of the region. 

WRECKS AND REEFS.............

* Adelaide Baker - This historic shipwreck features a pair of huge
stacks in only 25 feet of water, a vivid reminder of the days when
steamships plied the Florida Keys.

* Sombrero Reef - This traditional favorite of the Marathon dive

portfolio is marked by a 140-foot lighted tower. Coral canyons and
archways provide refuge for schools of grunt and snapper while
solitary barracuda appear to stand sentinel.

* Coffin's Patch - This is not a single reef but a conglomerate of six
distinct patch reefs, each with a unique identity defined by a
predominant coral species. For example, at Pillar Coral Patch dozens
of intact pillar coral heads thrust their fuzzy polyps to snare
passing nutrients. Snorkelers will especially appreciate the shallow
elkhorn forests found throughout Coffin's Patch in less than 20 feet
of water.

* Delta Shoals - Here a vast network of coral canyons fan seaward from
a sandy shoal, offering wonderful opportunities for both diving and
snorkeling amid elkhorn, brain, and star coral heads.

* The Thunderbolt - This 188-foot ship is the queen of the Marathon
wreck fleet. Sunk intentionally as a dive attraction on March 3, 1986,
she now sits perfectly upright in 115 feet of water. Her
superstructure is coated with colorful sponge, coral, and hydroid,
providing refuge and sustenance to large angelfish, jacks, and a
variety of deep-water pelagic creatures.

..............Current Specials..................

Rates Including Dockage for up to a 28 foot boat and secure
trailer storage. This is one of the best deals in the Keys

July 2008......................$2100 per month
August, Sept, Oct, Nov 2008....$1950 per month
Dec 08, Jan, Feb, Mar 2009.....$2650 per month


Also, last minute bookings may receive discounts when available. 

Please add a cleaning fee of $75. 

Rate is for 2 people.