5 Sombrero Boulevard, Marathon, FL 33050, United States of America
#2 of 35 hotels in Marathon
Guests' ChoiceBased on 98 hotel reviews
9.4Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Location
9.5
Facilities
9.5
Staff
9.4
Value for money
8.8
Free Wifi
9.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: May 29, 2024
Season
United States of AmericaThe staff was helpful and friendly. The view was beautiful! The beds were comfortable! Conveniently located.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 29, 2024
Soraia
United States of AmericaFriendly people, close to supermarket and Walgreens(Just crossing the road). Parking on the premises. The super cool visits that the Manatees gave us was a plus! The place was very clean and with extra towels. Super nice. I hope one day to go back :)
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 26, 2024
Sabine
United States of AmericaIt's a little noisy from the outside, but not really a big deal.
The view is wonderful, lots of room for 3 people, it is very clean and comfortable, very convenient to grocery stores and restaurants and shopping.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 23, 2024
Josephine
AustraliaWe liked everything. Was in a great location, only an hours drive to Key West, close to shops/groceries. It was also very quiet. Also a great pizza place next door.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 21, 2024
Kaytie
United States of AmericaPool was a distance away but it was beautiful and theres a private beach and bar there too!! We will be back when the onsite pool gets put in.
What an amazing fun stay!! We had a manatee outside almost every day!! The marina was FILLED with fish jumping and swimming. Jo in the office and Kevin were both so helpful and made our trip!! Our little house had everything we needed for the week!! Definitely recommend!! Publix is literally out back. (And a liquor store)
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 18, 2024
Lucinda
United States of AmericaThe only issue was that we needed beach towels for the beach club and we had to go on quite a trip to find the staff that had them (took a couple of days). Everything else was good.
This worked well for a girls' trip where we wanted more privacy than a single hotel room. The bedrooms are snug, but the living room had soace for us to sit when we weren't out on the back porch (where we spent most of pur time). The AC was wonderful. The loft area is not usable by adults (not tall enough if you want to stand up). The boat was very clean and a lovely marina view. We saw manatees a couple of mornings. Also,there is a Publix grocery store across the road, which was really convenient. One of the best features is that you can use a nice little beach club up the road-- really nice beach with chairs and a bit of shade as well as a pool and hot tub. Marathon was a great place to stay in the Keys-- close enough to go down to Key West a couple of days and up to Key Largo on another.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: May 18, 2024
Carol
United KingdomAir con was noisy
Novel experience sleeping on the water.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 13, 2024
Helen
United States of AmericaPool facility on location
Location, Comfortable, Clean
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 11, 2024
Perry
United States of AmericaThe first night we stayed there was very windy. With other words, there was quite a bit of wave action. Which, of course, makes a houseboat move. At night, the walkway down to the houseboat was rolling back and forth, making a lot of noise. Plus the tv came on all by itself in the middle of the night. Another not so great item, not the facilities fault at all. Since you are very close to your neighbor when sitting on the veranda in the back, and they are smokers, and smoking bothers you, this will make it uncomfortable for you. I had to come inside the boat. But like I said, not anybody's fault, only my total dislike to cigarette smoke.
We enjoyed the location. Convenient to the destinations, like Key West, we wanted to see. Having the Publix within walking distance was a major plus. Plus, ample choice of restaurants nearby. The boat was very spacious and clean. The appliances in top shape. We were very lucky to have quiet neighbors on both sides, considering how close you are to them. We really enjoyed the view from the veranda in the back of the boat, so relaxing and peaceful. On the last morning, we did observe a family of manatees. It made my day to see them.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: May 11, 2024
Coles
United States of AmericaLoved being on the water and having a deck to relax on
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 10, 2024
Robert
United States of AmericaA wonderful stay in a nice, well maintained, and clean houseboat!! Sunrises and sunsets on the deck overlooking the bay, with an occasional Manatee joining us! Perfect sums up our stay!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 6, 2024
Chris
United States of AmericaLocation was perfect; Very clean; Very relaxing.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 6, 2024
Paul
United States of AmericaThe mattress was not comfortable to sleep on
what a great experience staying on a houseboat
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 6, 2024
Vicky
United KingdomNoisy with the grinding of the bridge on the rail but it got fixed sleepless night though
Lovely location and surroundings
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: May 4, 2024
Maria
United States of AmericaEverything was perfect
The peace , the view .
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 30, 2024
Boyce
United States of AmericaThe boats are very close so The only thing I would change is to put some type of blinds between them for a little privacy. Our neighbors were great while we were there so we had no issues. Most definitely will stay here again!!
The Aqua lodge was extremely clean and updated. They made use of every inch of space. The canal it’s on is very peaceful and quiet and a manatee would swim right next to our boat.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 24, 2024
Amy
United States of AmericaAt night the airplanes and garbage trucks could get very loud
Being right on the water, manatees coming up to your houseboat.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 24, 2024
Corinne
CanadaNOTHING!!!!! IT WAS A PERFECT! EVEN THE SIGN IN THE BATHROOM! The neighbourig house had a motion sensor light was annoying!!!! (Nothing the resort can do about).
Everything....the location! the decor! the ambiance!, the amenities! ..even bikes .....it was HEAVEN!!!!! Our little house boat had a perfect layout with 2 bedroom...a well supplied kitchen...stove and fridge and BBQ...awesome deck.....LOVE..LOVE..LOVED IT. BEST PLACE MY SISTER AND I HAVE EVER STAYED!!!!! so sad to look at the photo...we didn't want to leave!!! We rode the bikes to Sombreo Beach for an evening g swim then rode back in wet bathing suits...just like we did when we were kids. Coffee, breakfast and dinner on the deck with a view down the channel and a manate siting thrown in for good measure!!!!!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 20, 2024
Bruce
United States of AmericaCleaning fee was excessive and disclosure on booking.com could have been better.
Awesome little houseboat in a marina in the Keys...what more could you ask for? Great sunset with cocktails on the deck. Comfy beds.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 15, 2024
Kathleen
United States of AmericaSo fun to stay in an aqualodge! Much roomier than I expected. Loved the extra amenities like the grills, bikes, and kayaks. The back deck was awesome.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 13, 2024
Susan
United States of AmericaI'm short & the beds are fairly high & if you have more than just the 2 of you, just know that you cross into the 2nd bedroom to access the bathroom.
We loved our time @ Yacht Haven. Lovely quiet setting & we did have some manatees visit while we were enjoying time on our deck. The location was great for us since we were down with lots of other people all staying in various places around Marathon. Sombrero Beach is just under 2 miles down the road. You can use the bikes available to guests to visit the beach & not have to struggle to park a car. They also have kayaks available to use. The aqua lodge kitchen was very well equipped w/all the basics. The staff were all so gracious & friendly. We would absolutely stay in an aqua lodge again. We may just have to check out the other locations in the Keys.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 8, 2024
Vicki
JerseyAbsolutely nothing
What a find! We stayed at Yacht Haven for three nights, my only complaint is, it wasn’t long enough! We hired two houseboats next door to each other as my husband and I were on holiday with his daughter, her husband and three grandchildren. We were wanting something relaxing after a hectic week in Disney…..and we definitely found it! What a place, the houseboats were so unique and immaculately clean, also they were really well stocked, with comfortable beds and really spacious for their size. We also had the added bonus of our morning visits from the friendly Manatees. I could go on and on, but everyone needs to experience this little piece of heaven once in their lives!! 🤗
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 1, 2024
Christina
United States of Americathe loud air conditioners
the manatees
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 1, 2024
Luana
United States of AmericaI recommend this to all I wish I could stay longer. I will definitely be going back. My dogs even had the time of their lives. Oh, I almost forgot to mention off her boat house. There's always sea life attracting your attention from manatees to tarpon,jellyfish, even a dolfine.
Everything was amazing the staff,boat,location,amenities, beach,bbq my whole family loved it even brought a guess from Cali a friend and he loved it. I will tell the world of this place thanks 😊 🙏
Stayed in March 2024
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