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Marathon is located in the heart of the Florida Keys, halfway between Key Largo and Key West. According to local lore, Marathon got its name when a worker commented that it was a marathon to rebuild the railroad across the six-mile island after a 1906 hurricane. The railroad brought businesses and hotels to the island, which is now a bustling town by Key standards. Now, Marathon vacations are a lot more well-known than railroads! The turquoise waters of the Gulf and the Atlantic Ocean dotted with sailboats and lobster traps make a picturesque scene surrounding Marathon. Indeed, Marathon vacation rentals feature some of the best views of nature in the world. Fishing, boating and snorkeling are the primary attractions, and there are several certified charter boat captains available to take you on tour of the living coral reef located several miles offshore. For adventure-seekers and sun bathers alike, a Marathon Florida getaway is a brilliant idea. There are 42 bridges that connect the Florida Keys, and the Seven-Mile Bridge is the longest and can be found on the south side of Marathon. This is the famous bridge that was seen in the movie, “True Lies.” Marathon is also home to the Crane Point Hammock, a 63.5-acre land tract that is an important historical and archaeological site. The site is also home to a children’s museum and the Museum of Natural History. So even the little ones can enjoy Marathon vacations! Marathon has a convenient location, with no other island or attraction in the Keys being more than 60 minutes away. Fortunately, there are lots of Marathon vacation rentals available. If youre looking for a Marathon summer beach rental thats not just luxurious, but affordable, youve come to the right place. A Marathon Florida getaway is just a reservation away. So what are you waiting for? From a cozy Marathon summer beach rental to a luxurious villa to a pet friendly condo, you can easily and quickly find it here!

Surrounding areas: Key Colony Beach, Florida (1.4 mi), Grassy Key, Florida (7.0 mi), Duck Key, Florida (8.6 mi), Long Key, Florida (15.6 mi), Big Pine Key, Florida (20.1 mi), Little Torch Key, Florida (22.4 mi), Ramrod Key, Florida (23.9 mi)

Marathon Vacation Rentals


Listing Pool/HotTub Type Bed Bath Sleeps
  Like New condo CHEAP RATES and SPECIALS P   Condo 1 1 2
  Luna Sea, A Floating Home!     House 1 1 2
  Quiet Open Water Retreat On Nature Refuge     Villa 1 1 2
  Dream Escape in Marathon with Dockage P   Condo 1 1 2
  Ocean Isles P   Condo 1 1 4
  Sea Cove, A Floating Studio with free Dockage !     Houseboat 1 1 4
  Marathon-Atlantic Side-Canal-Vaca Cut     House 1 1 4
  Atlantic Side Getaway     House 1 1 4
  The Reef Resort P   Condo 1 2 6
  Marathon Vacation Quiet Open Water Escape Overlooking Wildli P H Apartment 1 2
  Quiet Open Water Hideaway On Wildlife Preserve     Villa 2 1 4
  Economy Priced Canalfront Marathon 2BR     Coachhome 2 1 4
  Views of the Lagoon     House 2 1 4
  Tropical 1/2 Duplex on Canal Christmas Open! Discounts!     Duplex 2 1 4
  Florida Keys Bayfront Hideaways With Sailboat     Cottage 2 1 4
  Tropical Port of Call 2 In Key Colony Beach,POOL P   Duplex 2 1 4
  Coco Plum Condo w/boat slip P   Condo 2 1 5
  Ocean Front & Back     House 2 1 6
  Fishermen's Dream House on the Bay     House 2 1 6
  Boaters Paradise Home; Easy Access to The gulf & Atlantic     Duplex 2 1 6
  Oceanfront Paradise in Coral Key Village P   House 2 1 7
  Boaters Paradise     Condo 2 1 7
  Marathon Key-A Great Offering at Economy Rates     Condo 2 1 7
  Tropical Bungalow     Duplex 2 4
  Atlantic Breezes-Sombrero Beach, Two 2 Bdms w/ 50' Dock   H Condo 2 6
  Spacious Keyzee Retreat - Direct Ocean Access     House 2 6
  The Beach House at Sombrero P   House 2 2 4
  On Bonefish Bay     Duplex 2 2 4
  Ken's Conch Key Cottage     House 2 2 4
  Peace and Quiet on Flamingo Island     House 2 2 4
  Oceanfront Penthouse Views, Beach & Luxury!!!! P   Condo 2 2 4
  Ocean Front Condo P   Condo 2 2 4
  Gulfside Tropical Oasis     House 2 2 4
  Florida Keys Luxury Penthouse Rental with Amazing Gulf Views P   Condo 2 2 5
  Coco Plum Beachfront Escape P   Condo 2 2 5
  Adorable Sombrero Location     House 2 2 5
  Ocean Breezes     Duplex 2 2 5
  Swaying Palms     Duplex 2 2 5
  Keys Getaway-Deep Dock-Minutes to Oceans & Beach     House 2 2 6
  Oceanside Hideaway     House 2 2 6
  Walk The Beach P   Condo 2 2 6
  Private and Peaceful Pool Home P   House 2 2 6
  Waterfront-Sunporch-Dock -Minutes to both Oceans     House 2 2 6
  Ocean Beachfront Condo with Heated Pool P   Condo 2 2 6
  Tropical Port of Call 1 In Key Colony Beach,POOL P   Duplex 2 2 6
  Marathon Ocean Front House near Vaca Cut w/ DSL     House 2 2 6
  Unique Octagonal Shape Home #PLR2002/00206     Duplex 2 2 6
  Tropical Mystique in Coco Plum P   House 2 2 6
  Cocoplum Beach 2/2 Villa Pool Dock Tennis P H Villa 2 2 6
  Waterfront Boaters DREAM-Minutes Beach or Oceans     House 2 2 6
  Cute Home Near Vaca Cut     House 2 2 6
  Nice Marathon Condo w/ Dock - Walk to Beach! P   Condo 2 2 6
  CasaMarplaya - Florida Keys Fishermen's Cottage     House 2 2 6
  Marathon Condo-Sombrero Beach P   Condo 2 2 6
  Royal Palm - Canal Front - Ocean Side Home     House 2 2 7
  Peaceful Views!     Condo 2 5
  Sunset Cay - Open Water Views P   Townhome 2 6
  Sweethaven South P   Townhome 2 6
  Luxury Marathon Townhouse P   Townhome 2 6
  Seaglass-Paradise On The Gulf P   Townhome 2 6
  Luxury Oceanfront Penthouse on Beach!!! Last Minute Specials P   Condo 2 3 4
  Sombrero Beach, Private heated/chilled pool, hot tub P H House 3 2 6
  Carpe' Diem Heart of the Fl. Keys Specials   H Duplex 3 2 6
  Snorkeling Paradise P H House 3 2 6
  Manatee Haven     House 3 2 6
  Seawatch Condominium P H Condo 3 2 6
  New ocean front home     House 3 2 6
  KC Beach house on Atlantic channel/private spa/free kayaks   H Duplex 3 2 6
  Gulfside Home with Hot Tub   H House 3 2 6
  The Roseate House, Gulf Front Pool Home P H House 3 2 6
  Charming Gulfside Pool Home P   House 3 2 6
  This One Has It All! P H House 3 2 6
  Private Florida Keys Waterfront P   House 3 2 6
  Closest 3 Br to Sombrero Beach, pool, great sunrise P   House 3 2 6
  Gulf Front Refuge P H House 3 2 6
  Tropical Pool Home on Canal, Double Lot P   House 3 2 6
  Waterfront 3 BR Beauty-Kayaks-100 Dock minutes to Oceans     House 3 2 7
  Gerry's Florida House-What The Keys Were Meant To Be P H House 3 2 7
  Breathtaking Oceanview Contemporary Home     House 3 2 7
  Gulf Breeze Pool Home P   House 3 2 8
  SPECIAL - Boater & Fishermans Haven!!!     House 3 2 8
  Oceanside Spacious Ground Level     House 3 2 8
  Great Gulfside Boating     House 3 2 8
  House on Coco Plum     House 3 2 8
  Boot Key Retreat Fishing Diving Relaxing P   House 3 2 8
  Sombrero Beach Area /Walk to Beach!     House 3 2 8
  Oceanfront 3BR Beauty,Dock,Porch,Kayaks     House 3 2 8
  Marathon Florida Keys Waterfront Pool Home, Pool Table P H House 3 2 8
  Beach, Private Pool, Spa, tarpon & manatees at your dock! P H House 3 2 8
  Southern Escape Waterfront in the Heart of the Florida Keys     House 3 2 8
  Great Sombrero Location! P   House 3 2 8
  Waterfront Ocean Views with 60' Dock, Heated Pool, Tennis P   Townhome 3 6
  Tranquility Bay Beach Resort, Marathon, Florida Keys P   Townhome 3 6
  OceanFront Luxury "MAR AZUL" P   House 3 6
  Ocean Dream Pool Home P   House 3 6
  Coral Lagoon Resort P   Townhome 3 6
  Munoz Coral Lagoon P   Townhome 3 6
  Marathon - Deep Water Canal - Boat Slip & Dock     House 3 8
  Brand New Indigo Reef Unit P   Townhome 3 8
  Gulf Front Sunset Escape P   Townhome 3 3 6
  Sombrero Beach Pool Home P H House 3 3 6
  Oceanfront, Private, Lushly Landscaped, Single-story     House 3 3 6
  brand new waterfront Townhome/Villa P   Townhome 3 3 6
  Palm Cottage Pool Home P   House 3 3 6
  Views of the Yacht Basin at Bonefish Yacht Club P   Townhome 3 3 6
  Seabird Key, Your Own Private Island for Rent     House 3 3 8
  Gulf View Waterfront 3BR 3Bath Boaters Dream     House 3 3 8
  Boaters Dream Home, Boat ramp, Ocean side     House 3 3 8
  Ocean East Beauty P   House 3 3 8
  Island Paradise & Pool~ Tropical Fall/Winter Specials! P   House 3 3 9
  Florida Keys Paradise: Activities Galore ~ Pool, Ping Pong P   House 3 3 10
  Shangri-la     House 3 3 10
  Spectacular views, Pool, sleep 10 ~ August 25% off now! P H House 3 3 10
  Ocean Front Beauty P   House 3 8
  Bayfront Pool home on Vaca Cut Last Minute Rates P   House 4 2 8
  Cocomo P H House 4 2 10
  Contemporary Pool Home P   House 4 8
  Tropical Port of Call 3 in Key Colony Beach,POOL P   House 4 3 10
  South of Reality P H House 4 3 10
  Coco Plum Paradise 101 P H House 4 3 16
  Ocean Front Executive Home With Swimming Pool P H House 4 8
  SeaSpell Gulf Front Pool Home P   House 4 10
  Villa Sombrero - Exclusive Private Waterfront Home P H House 4 4 9
  Cannon Point Fortress P H House 4 4 10
  Tropical Oceanfront Home w/ Beach and Pool P H House 4 4 10
  Ocean Breeze     House 4 4 10
  Gulfstream Beauty P   House 4 4 10
  Anglers Drive P   Duplex 4 4 10
  Gorgeous 4 BR/4 BA Pool Hm - May 30-June 6 $2200 Special P H House 4 4 12
  American Paradise - Tingler Isle -Large Luxury Home P H House 4 10
  New Waterfront Home w/Pool & Dock! P   House 4 5 1
  Tropicana Private Pool, Spa, Boat docks,Atlantic Chanel P H House 4 5 10
  4/5 Florida Keys home, pool, dock, great views P   House 4 5 12
  Oceanfront Estate P   House 5 10

Marathon Weather & Climate

The "Heart of the Keys,"  is what locals dubbed the central Florida Keys area that includes Marathon and Grassy Key. These islands enjoy a warm, tropical climate year round. Islanders have a saying that "wherever you are right now, chances are the weather is better in the Florida Keys." The heat, even in summertime, is never unbearable due to the cooling effect of the ocean waters and refreshing breezes. Also, with no skyscrapers and urban sprawl, temperatures are usually a few degrees cooler on the Keys than mainland Florida. Although they receive most of their yearly rainfall during the months of June through September, including thunderstorms, usually these storms pass quickly with sunshine returning for the rest of the day. The hurricane season is officially August through November, but a direct hit for the Keys is rare.

     Month       High Temp   Low Temp   Rainfall   Ocean Temp 
January 77°F 55°F 1.94 in. 69°F
February 77°F 56°F 1.63 in. 70°F
March 80°F 60°F 1.87 in. 75°F
April 83°F 63°F 2.06 in. 79°F
May 86°F 68°F 5.06 in. 83°F
June 88°F 73°F 7.25 in. 86°F
July 90°F 74°F 4.73 in. 87°F
August 90°F 74°F 7.43 in. 87°F
September 89°F 73°F 7.20 in. 86°F
October 86°F 69°F 4.26 in. 81°F
November 82°F 64°F 2.46 in. 76°F
December 78°F 58°F 1.57 in. 73°F

Marathon Map & Transportation

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The closest airports in the area are the The Florida Keys Marathon airport (MTH) located right in Marathon, the Key West International airport (EYW) located approximately 46 miles west of Marathon in Key West, Florida, and finally the Kendall Tamiami Executive airport (TMB) located roughly 74 miles northeast of Marathon in Miami, Florida.

Marathon Attractions
While staying in your Marathon Florida vacation home rental, be sure to visit some of the nearby attractions.
 
Amusement and Theme Parks
City Of Miami PBAMiamiFL89.8 mi.
 
Golf Courses
Key Colony Beach Golf & TennisKey Colony BeachFL1.4 mi.
 
State Parks
Curry Hammock State ParkFL3.9 mi. 
Bahia Honda State ParkFL14.5 mi. 
Long Key State ParkFL15.0 mi. 
San Pedro State Underwater Archaelogical Preserve State ParkFL24.4 mi. 
Lignumvitae Key Botanical State ParkFL24.5 mi. 
Indian Key Historic State ParkFL25.6 mi. 
 
Zoos and Aquariums
Miami MetrozooMiamiFL89.8 mi.

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