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Indigo Reef Resort occupies a gated pocket of Marathon where the villas line the water and the community's own marina opens through Vaca Cut to both the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. The rental inventory runs to three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath waterfront villas sleeping six to eight, with nightly rates starting around $227. Inside, each home offers spacious living areas, a fully equipped kitchen, and a private balcony turned toward the waterfront sunset. Between outings there is a heated swimming pool set at the water's edge under Gulf views, plus an on-site fitness center stocked with modern equipment. Dockage is complimentary, but boat size is watched carefully: slips run to a 35-foot maximum, vessels must measure no more than 31 feet overall, and the dock area draws about four feet at low tide. Because the villas and docks are privately owned and the ports deeded to specific villas, with no reassignment permitted, the dock assignment chart is worth consulting before choosing a home. Trailer boaters are pointed to the Mile Marker 54 public ramp on Overseas Highway, about three minutes from the villa docks, while extra vehicles and trailers park at the Moose Lodge just beyond the gated entrance. Families fill out the days at nearby Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters and Capt. Hook's Marina, and dogs are welcome in designated pet-friendly homes for a fee. KeysCaribbean acts as the third-party administrator for these privately owned villas, and its booking channel carries offers including Book Now, Pay Later and a 15 percent discount for reserving 90 or more days out.
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Complimentary dockage for boating and water activities comes with the stay. Guests have use of the heated swimming pool and on-site fitness center. Villas include fully equipped kitchens and private balconies with waterfront sunset views. Pet-friendly homes are available within the community for an added fee.
- Complimentary dockage at the resort's private marina, with Vaca Cut leading out to open water on either side of the Keys.
- A heated waterfront swimming pool overlooking the Gulf of Mexico.
- An on-site fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment.
- Three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath waterfront villas that sleep as many as eight guests.
Sources: keyscaribbean.com
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