Paradis trouvé ~ Maison avec piscine en bord de l'eau, quai de 15m, kayaks & vélos
Paradise Found
Welcome to Paradise Found, the ultimate retreat for large families! This spacious 5-bedroom, split-level home offers privacy and comfort, making it perfect for your next getaway. Relax by the large custom pool with ample seating, explore the water with provided kayaks, or bike to world-renowned Sombrero Beach just minutes away. A fisher's paradise, this waterfront home features a private dock and a commercial ice maker to keep your catch fresh. Experience the best of the Florida Keys at Paradise Found!
NOTE: This is a Split-Level Home. There are no interior stair connections between the upper and lower levels; stairs are accessed externally.
Property Highlights:
• Sleeps: 12 • Bedrooms: 5 • Bathrooms: 3 • Dock: 50' of private dockage, 10' deep with power and water for extra convenience. • Pool: Large private pool (heating available on request) featuring a sun shelf perfect for tanning. • Pet-friendly: Pets are welcome! Please notify us in advance and adhere to our pet policy. Fully fenced (except oceanside/dock). • Fishing Enthusiasts: Includes an ice maker, extra fridge/freezer, bait freezer, fish-cleaning station with power and water, dockside fishing rods, and a gas grill. 20-minute access to the Atlantic via Sister's Creek. • Outdoor Amenities: Enjoy Giant Connect 4, Cornhole, Giant Jenga, 5 single kayaks, an inflatable SUP, 8 adult bikes (6 women's, 2 men's), 2 kids' BMX-style bikes, a child's bike with training wheels, and a toddler Radio Flyer trike. We provide beach/camp chairs, sand toys, pool floats, and life jackets in all sizes. For beach days, use the small-wheeled cooler or one of the three soft-sided tote coolers. Ride to Sombrero Beach for volleyball, pavilions, and showers, then fire up the gas grill to wind down the day. • Parking: This property offers 4+ parking spaces, including boat trailer parking. • Sleep in Comfort: The upper level has an elegant master suite with a king bed, en-suite bathroom, walk-in closet, balcony, and workstation, plus two bedrooms (1 king, 1 queen) sharing a bathroom. The lower level features a private two-bedroom suite with king and queen beds, a luxurious bathroom, and separate entrance. All bedrooms have smart TVs. • Private Outdoor Space: The spacious balcony overlooking the canal features a dining table and separate sitting area—perfect for morning coffee or al fresco dining while taking in the views. • Fully Equipped Kitchen: A chef's dream with stainless steel appliances, double oven, pantry, two sinks, wine fridge, and ample counter space. The layout includes a dining table by the kitchen, open to the living room, so the cook stays involved.
Bedroom Breakdown:
• Bedroom 1: King Bed/En-suite Bath (Master Suite - 2nd Level) • Bedroom 2: King Bed (2nd Level) • Bedroom 3: Queen Bed (2nd Level) • Bedroom 4: King Bed (1st Level) • Bedroom 5: Queen Bed (1st Level)
1st Level of the Split-Level Home:
Downstairs features fully separate 2 bedrooms (1 king, 1 queen), 1-bathroom suite with a private ground-level entrance. There are no interior connections between the upstairs and downstairs. Each bedroom on this level is equipped with its own smart TV.
Outdoor Oasis:
The outside area of Paradise Found offers plenty of parking for multiple cars and a boat trailer, with a fully fenced yard perfect for pets to enjoy paradise. For fishermen and families, there's dock space for up to 50ft, an on-site ice maker, and a fish cleaning table. Explore the island with 5 kayaks or ride the 4 beach cruiser bikes to Sombrero Beach, where you'll find white sand, azure waters, volleyball courts, pavilions, and showers. Relax by the concrete pool, with poolside lounge chairs, water views, and lush tropical landscaping.
2nd Level of the Split-Level Home:
The main level includes a master bedroom with a king bed, en-suite bathroom, walk-in closet, workstation, and balcony access. Two additional bedrooms, one with a king bed and one with a queen, share a bathroom. The spacious living room and bright, open kitchen are also on this level, perfect for large groups or multiple families. Each bedroom on this level is also equipped with its own smart TV.
••• Max occupancy is the number of occupants the City allows and does not guarantee beds for that number. Please read the bed description thoroughly. This home has a maximum occupancy of 12 guests however we do have additional guest fees for parties over 10 in the amount of $15+ tax/night per each additional guest. This includes children and infants.
••• Rentals are Saturday - Saturday during Peak and Holiday season, 7-night minimum.
••• If you plan on docking a boat, ensure to verify first that your boat will be able to dock appropriately. Should you notice a boat lift, be advised that it is not for guest use.
••• This home is pet friendly with a non-refundable pet fee of $250+ tax per pet, per week. We regret to inform that we cannot accommodate cats.
••• Pool heat is available at any time of the year for a fee of $250+ tax per week before the reservation start date. If requested after check-in, additional fees may apply.
••• Special Reminder: This property has exterior video cameras.
PLR2020-00670 VACA-20-313
Guest Reviews:
Cathleen 5/5 Stars "The home is beautiful, the pool watm and inviting. Given the time of year, we opted to pay an extra fee to heat the pool and would recommend it if traveling with small children or elderly. The home offers LOTS of extras with bikes, board games, beach chairs and mats, a cooler on wheels and TONS of beach and pool towels. We were very happy with the stay and would stay again!" November 2024 Airbnb
Napoleon 5/5 Stars "This was a beautiful home with great floor plan and amenities. Location close to grocery, bike trails including to 7-mile bridge and Sombrero beach, and easy drive to Key West. Shaded pool in the afternoon. My relatives found homes close by as well to make it a great location for a family reunion." August 2024 Airbnb
Alex 5/5 Stars "A beautiful home with everything you could think of or have forgotten. So close to Publix. Easy to get in the street with a trailer and boat." August 2024 VRBO
Richard and Robert 5/5 Stars "we had the best time at this home. it had everything you need and more. cozy and fully ready for loads of fun in the sun" June 2024 Airbnb
Scott 5/5 Stars "Very clean and spacious. Very close to groceries. Great dock. Nice pool. We enjoyed our week in Marathon." January 2024 -
Julia 5/5 Stars "A great place to stay! Large enough for my family and very clean. The bikes were an amazing add on!!" August 2023 -
Parvin 5/5 Stars "Very nice property with all the amenities of home and more. Great for families with teens that prefer their own space (downstairs). Plenty of room for a comfortable stay! Pool and all the games, bikes, kayaks and paddle board were a definite plus! Would stay again!!" June 2023 -
Stephanie 5/5 Stars "We absolutely thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house had everything we could think we might need and more!! The pool was a bonus and relaxing to just lay in!" June 2023 -
Lisa 5/5 Stars "This was one of our favorite vacations! The house was more than we expected and the pool was awesome!!! A surprise visit by several Manatee was icing on the top! I highly recommend this property to any and everyone!" February 2023 -
Martha 5/5 Stars "It was a perfect home for 8 adults and one infant. We loved the heated pool, kayaks in the channel, biking around the neighborhood. We had two of our adult children use the downstairs bedrooms and they liked the privacy of their rooms. We also enjoyed all the board games, beach chairs/towels and other fun games like large Connect Four. We went to a lot of different restaurants and bars in the area and took a drive to Key West to shop and went on a 1-1/2 sunset cruise. It was a great week to enjoy the sun and we got to see a big Super Bowl win by the Chiefs!!!" - VRBO Amenities
••• Inside:
• Pet-friendly (Please notify us in advance and adhere to our pet policy) • Newly remodeled • Separate ground-level suite • High-speed WiFi • Workstation / desk in the master bedroom • Linens and towels provided • Fully stocked kitchen • Washer and dryer • Drip-style coffee maker • Hair dryer • Air Fryer
••• Outside:
• Private, heated pool (upon request) • Beach chairs • 5 kayaks • 4 bikes • 50' of dockage • Ocean access via Sister Creek • 4+ parking spots • Boat trailer parking • Close to the beach • Fish cleaning table • Commercial ice maker • Gas grill
Services et équipements
Piscine/spa
Massage
Piscine chauffée
Piscine privée
Internet
Disponible dans la maison : Wi-Fi gratuit
Parking et transports
Garage compris dans les options de stationnement sur place
Cuisine
Batterie de cuisine, vaisselle, ustensiles
Cafetière ou bouilloire
Four
Four à micro-ondes
Grille-pain
Lave-vaisselle
Plaque de cuisson
Réfrigérateur
Restauration
Service assuré par un chef professionnel
Table à manger
Chambres
5 chambres
Draps fournis
Salle de bain
3 salles de bain
Baignoire
Baignoire ou douche
Douche
Sèche-cheveux
Serviettes fournies
Espaces de vie
Table à manger
Divertissements
Jeux
Jeux vidéo
Livres
Smart TV avec chaînes par câble ou par satellite
Espaces extérieurs
Balcon
Barbecue
Cour clôturée
Buanderie
Blanchisserie
Machine à laver
Espaces de travail
Bureau
Bureau
Chaise de bureau
Confort
Chauffage
Climatisation
Animaux de compagnie
Animaux de compagnie admis
Accessibilité
Hébergement non-fumeurs
Services et équipements
Fer et planche à repasser
Service de ménage sur demande
Services de conciergerie
Points forts de l’endroit
Près d’un centre spa/bien-être
Près d’un hôpital
Près de la marina
Près de la mer
Sur le front de mer
Activités
Kayak
Piscine chauffée
Vélos
Balades à la découverte de la faune à proximité
Balades à vélo à proximité
Bateau à moteur à proximité
Excursions écologiques à proximité
Golf à proximité
Jet-ski à proximité
Kayak à proximité
Natation à proximité
Observation d’oiseaux à proximité
Parachutisme ascensionnel à proximité
Pêche à proximité
Planche à voile à proximité
Plongée avec tuba à proximité
Plongée sous-marine à proximité
Ski nautique à proximité
Tubing à proximité
Voile à proximité
Dispositifs de sécurité
Aucun détecteur de monoxyde de carbone signalé (l’hôte n’a pas indiqué si l’hébergement était équipé d’un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone ; pensez à apporter un détecteur portable)
Détecteur de fumée (l’hôte a indiqué que l’hébergement était équipé d’un détecteur de fumée)
Extincteur
Serrure à pêne dormant
Informations générales
Service de ménage (sur demande)
Superficie de l’unité d’hébergement : 200 mètres carrés
Vélos
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Un e-mail contenant les instructions relatives à l'arrivée et au départ vous sera envoyé par l'hôte
Les informations fournies par l’hébergement peuvent être traduites à l’aide d’outils de traduction automatique
Animaux domestiques
Animaux admis.
Les animaux d'assistance sont les bienvenus et sont exemptés de frais.
Enfants et lits supplémentaires
Les enfants sont admis
Événements
Événements non autorisés
Fumeurs/non-fumeurs
Hébergement non-fumeurs
Informations importantes
À savoir absolument
Cet hébergement est géré par un hôte professionnel et fourni dans le cadre d’une activité commerciale, industrielle ou libérale.
Des frais pour toute personne supplémentaire peuvent être facturés et dépendent de la politique de l'hébergement
Une pièce d'identité officielle avec photo et un dépôt de garantie en espèces, par carte de crédit ou par carte de débit, peuvent être demandés à l'arrivée pour couvrir tous frais imprévus
Les demandes spéciales, qui ne peuvent pas être garanties, sont soumises à disponibilité à l'arrivée et peuvent entraîner des frais supplémentaires
Les fêtes et les événements de groupe sont interdits
L'hôte n'a pas indiqué si l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone ; pensez à apporter un détecteur portable lors de votre séjour
L'hôte a indiqué que l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de fumée
Cet hébergement comprend les dispositifs de sécurité suivants : un extincteur et un verrou de sûreté
Cet hébergement est géré par notre partenaire, Abritel. Un e-mail d'Abritel contenant un lien vers un compte Abritel qui vous permettra de modifier ou d'annuler votre réservation
À propos du quartier
Cette maison de vacances vous donne rendez-vous à Marathon, plus précisément au bord de l'eau. Si l'emblématique Seven Mile Bridge figure parmi les incontournables, ne sous-estimez pas les sympathiques Sombrero Beach et Bahia Honda State Park, qui vous invitent à admirer la beauté naturelle des lieux. Les points d'eau des environs sont le décor idéal pour vous adonner à de nouvelles activités telles que le jet-ski et le kayak tandis que les amoureux d'aventures en plein air pourront plutôt opter pour les balades en vélo et les excursions écologiques. Consultez notre guide de voyage sur Marathon
Aéroport Florida Keys de Marathon (MTH) - 4 min en voiture
Restaurants
Brass Monkey
8 min à pied
The Wooden Spoon
3 min en voiture
Keys Fisheries, Market & Marina
4 min en voiture
Mr. Beans Books & Beans
4 min en voiture
Starbucks
5 min en voiture
Foire aux questions
L'hébergement Paradis trouvé ~ Maison avec piscine en bord de l'eau, quai de 15m, kayaks & vélos dispose-t-il d'une piscine ?
Oui, cet hébergement dispose d'une piscine. Parmi les différents bassins de l'hébergement, on trouve une piscine chauffée.
Les animaux domestiques sont-ils admis dans l'hébergement ?
Oui, les animaux de compagnie sont admis au sein de l'hébergement.
À combien s’élèvent les frais de parking ?
Un parking est disponible sur place.
Quelle est l'heure d'arrivée à l'hébergement Paradis trouvé ~ Maison avec piscine en bord de l'eau, quai de 15m, kayaks & vélos ?
Les arrivées sont prévues à partir de 17 h 00.
Quelle est l'heure de départ de l'hébergement Paradis trouvé ~ Maison avec piscine en bord de l'eau, quai de 15m, kayaks & vélos ?
Le départ a lieu à 10 h 00.
Où se situe l'hébergement ?
Cette maison de vacances à l'atmosphère familiale à Marathon se trouve au bord de l'eau, à 15 minutes à pied de sites comme Crane Point Museum and Nature Center et Club de golf Florida Keys Country Club. Sombrero Beach est à 3,3 km de distance.
Avis
Avis sur l’hébergement Paradis trouvé ~ Maison avec piscine en bord de l'eau, quai de 15m, kayaks & vélos
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Exceptionnel
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Note des voyageurs de 10 (Excellent), d’après 24 avis sur 25.
10 – Excellent
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8 – Bien
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Note des voyageurs de 6 (Satisfaisant), d’après 1 avis sur 25.
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Note des voyageurs de 4 (Médiocre), d’après 0 avis sur 25.
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Note des voyageurs de 2 (Horrible), d’après 0 avis sur 25.
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Avis
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Jessica B.
7 mai 2026
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
The house was amazing, backyard was such a beautiful relaxed gathering place for me and my familyThe propertynwas clean, the beds were comfortableThey had every thing available to.make.our stay comfortable and fun!!!We needed help renting a strollerOne text and we had a strollerAmazing We would stay here again and again
Séjour de 7 nuits en avril 2026
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
gavin f.
2 avr. 2024
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Nice vacation home
We enjoyed our stay! Perfect getaway.
Séjour de 7 nuits en mars 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Allison A.
13 mai 2026
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Everything was as expected
Séjour de 7 nuits en mai 2026
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Leonardo C.
4 juin 2025
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
FL Keys Vacation
Amazing property and outstanding service from property management.Thank you!
Séjour de 7 nuits en mai 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Jerry K.
13 déc. 2025
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Host was very welcoming and able to complete all our crazy requests!The location was great and they thought of just about everything. with 11 people, there were more than enough beach towels! Also bikes for everyone.
Séjour de 7 nuits en novembre 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth G.
14 avr. 2026
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Clean and exactly as pictured! We weren’t aware that the bedrooms downstairs were not accessible from inside the home but other than that everything was wonderful. The house offered plenty of games and activities like bikes, kayaks, etc. They had plenty of kitchen utensils and appliances as well as beach towels! Everything worked as expected and was well worth the money. We had a great experience and trip to the Keys.
Séjour de 7 nuits en avril 2026
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Scott W.
16 janv. 2024
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Great House
Very clean and spacious. Very close to groceries. Great dock. Nice pool. We enjoyed our week in Marathon.
Séjour de 7 nuits en janvier 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Ginny C.
8 août 2025
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
We take an annual trip to the keys with our best friends and this was the best house we have ever stayed at with the kids. It was a quiet neighborhood with a large dock and beautiful backyard including a pool. The house had everything you would need and more, including snorkel gear and pool/ocean floats. We hope to be back soon!
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Alex G.
14 août 2024
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Has everything you could think of.
A beautiful home with everything you could think of or have forgotten. So close to Publix. Easy to get in the street with a trailer and boat.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Kelly L.
8 août 2022
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Perfect Getaway
This was a perfect getaway for us. Cute house with everything we needed, including the dock. The kids loved the pool. Nice afternoon shade and constant breeze. Central location. We will be back!
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2022
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Parvin C.
4 juil. 2023
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Just what we needed!!
Very nice property with all the amenities of home and more. Great for families with teens that prefer their own space (downstairs). Plenty of room for a comfortable stay! Pool and all the games, bikes, kayaks and paddle board were a definite plus! Would stay again!!
Séjour de 7 nuits en juin 2023
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Preston H.
20 mai 2023
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Great spot for a fishing week
Amazing location with a good dock. Low tide gets quite low and should be careful of oysters on the dock posts. Commercial ice maker is very very convenient to top off the boat.
Séjour de 7 nuits en mai 2023
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Martha W.
14 févr. 2024
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Great Family Week
It was a perfect home for 8 adults and one infant. We loved the heated pool, kayaks in the channel, biking around the neighborhood. We had two of our adult children use the downstairs bedrooms and they liked the privacy of their rooms. We also enjoyed all the board games, beach chairs/towels and other fun games like large Connect Four. We went to a lot of different restaurants and bars in the area and took a drive to Key West to shop and went on a 1-1/2 sunset cruise. It was a great week to enjoy the sun and we got to see a big Super Bowl win by the Chiefs!!!
Séjour de 7 nuits en février 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Dexter G.
24 déc. 2023
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
December in Paradise
We came down and spent the week right before Christmas! The house and property are just as stunning as the pictures show! The backyard is beautiful and private. Plenty of room for the 8 of us. It’s super convenient to the Publix which worked out when we needed anything. Our favorite feature was the light at the bottom of the canal in the backyard. Super cool! Also this house is equipped with plenty of fishing equipment, kayaks, tubes, games etc. The only negative was that there was no ice. The listing says they have a commercial ice maker, which they do, it just doesn’t work. And the indoor fridges also wouldn’t make ice or put out any water, so we had to keep buying bags of ice and bottled water.
Séjour de 7 nuits en décembre 2023
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Lisa D.
28 mars 2022
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Amazing week in Marathon Dlorida
The house was gorgeous, clean, well appointed, included kayaks, bikes, board games, plenty of beach towels, chairs for the pool deck. All we had to do was enjoy and relax.
Séjour de 7 nuits en mars 2022
Avis vérifié
6/10 Satisfaisant
Kevin F.
24 mars 2022
Les points forts : Arrivée et emplacement
Les points faibles : Propreté et communication
Great home, a few surpises
lovely home well equipped. the few surprises were the distanced required to travel by boat to get to gulf or ocean was excessively long.
also, with house, the house layout is not described well. the two bedrooms at the lower part of the house are not connected to the upper part of house with inside stair access.
Those sleeping downstairs had to go outside and climb stairs leading to the screened in deck on second level to gain access to kitchen and rest of house.
Séjour de 7 nuits en mars 2022
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Gregory W.
26 févr. 2022
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Great spot
Overall a great home in Marathon! Location is ideal close to everything. The dock out back is wonderful to watch the tarpon and wish we had brought our boat. House was clean and plenty of space will definitely book this home again!
Séjour de 7 nuits en février 2022
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Derek L.
16 janv. 2022
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication et emplacement
Hands down absolute best house
No need to look anywhere else. This house has it all, kayaks, bikes, a beautiful pool, dock for fishing, stuff for the beach, all the cooking utensils you need and most of all the house can accommodate a good sized family and friends. We loved our stay here. We have no complaints at all. Very clean and organized. If I had anything maybe some more blankets in the house. Also the VRBO listing states 4 bathrooms. There are only actually 3. That needs to be changed. But again this place is amazing and you don’t want to miss out on renting this house.
Séjour de 7 nuits en janvier 2022
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Ron E.
3 déc. 2021
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Great time at a great place
Beautiful home, great layout for 3 families. We had our 4, brother in laws 4 and grandparents and it was very comfortable. Great location, easy access to grocery and most importantly the water! Would definitely go back again! Enjoyed the late check out so we could spend one more morning on the water!
Séjour de 7 nuits en novembre 2021
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Amanda T.
28 août 2021
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Family Getaway in Marathon
Great location! It was so close to the supermarket and an easy ride on the boat to great fishing! The pool was fantastic and the bikes were great to use. The house was very clean and the kitchen had everything we needed for our week stay.
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Shelly B.
26 juin 2021
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Super Get-Away
The house was beautifully decorated with high end appliances. It was very spacious and had everything we needed for the week (ample supplies of towels and kitchen ware. The pool and outdoor area was beautiful and well maintained; very relaxing. We loved the canal and the neighborhood was very nice.
Great stay and will return!
Séjour de 7 nuits en juin 2021
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Erik K.
18 avr. 2021
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Marathon getaway
Property was spacious, clean and as advertised. Outside pool area and dock was very nice and comfortable . Bedrooms large and well appointed. Had a really nice week with family and friends