Right on the water in the beachy town of Marathon, you can moor your boat at the 50-foot dock in the backyard and explore the Florida Keys. Returning home from a day at sea, a big private swimming pool awaits alongside a barbecue station and wet bar for sustenance. The shaded terrace is home to a laid-back games room and there’s a fire pit for rare chilly evenings. Inside, it’s three floors of shining modernity with a gourmet kitchen and sunny lounge at ground level. An additional family loft room on the top floor opens up to a suntrap terrace and acts as a fifth bedroom with a double sofa bed.

Home truths:
*All of the bedrooms are upstairs, so this place may not suit those with limited mobility.
*At capacity, two guests will be on the sofa bed in the loft living room.
*Your host can provide a cot for infants, just ask.
*The swimming pool isn't fenced and this home is on the waterfront. If you're bringing little ones, they'll need to be supervised at all times.
*Security cameras are in operation outside this home.
*This place has its own 50-foot dock on the canalways of Marathon.
*Having a car (or boat) is recommended and there is private parking for up to three cars. If you're bringing a boat trailer (up to 38 feet) or jet ski trailer, this can take up one of the car spaces.