Thank you for choosing Dolphin Vacation Rentals.
Below you will find reviews, photos, and great memories that our previous guests have kindly taken the time to share with us and you! We hope you enjoy them as much as we do.
We had an amazing time at Gulfstar (Tropical). Best Vacation Ever. Thank you so much. We have so many pictures from the back of the house, with the gorgeous sunsets, fishing, and just relaxing. We really enjoyed looking at pics on your website.
Thanks again,
Chastains, Deckers and Grahams
Gulfstar (Tropical)
We had an amazing time!!!! Your house was perfect and it was absolutely the best view and we will definitely be using you all again and most likely that same house!
Hillmans from FL
Margarita on the Gulf
Gulfstar (Tropical) was the first house our family has ever rented for a vacation as we are usually on a cruise ship. Not only did the house meet all of our needs, we were able to swim, snorkel, kayak and paddle board in our very own backyard. With a laundry room in the house we were able to go home with clean clothes which is a big plus for this mom of boys. Marathon is a destination our family will return to again and again. Thank you Dolphin Vacations for making this one of our best family vacations to date. Oh, and I didn’t even mention the pool and hot tub, awesome!
The Palmers from VA
Gulfstar (Tropical)
Beautiful home! So much to do with the kids and the heated pool is a MUST HAVE! We will be back next year!
the Lynch family, MD
from Guest Book at Margarita on the Gulf
Margarita on the Gulf did not disappoint! We woke up to a million dollar view everyday for a week! The house was clean and suited us all. The memories we are leaving with are priceless. We will definitely consider coming back again!
the Brenner and Turngren families
Glorious week with dear friends. What a cozy sweet house - heated pool - fabulous!
the Pennsylvania, Delaware, and North Carolina crew
from Guest Book at Margarita on the Gulf
We had a great week. The home is perfect. The weather was grand and we will remember this vacation for years to come. Thank you for all of the information!
the Crydermans, Thibaults, & Browns, MI
from Guest Book at Margarita on the Gulf
This picture pretty much describes our stay at Gulfstar (Tropical). We spent each day in the backyard watching the sunset. Taking this vacation allowed us to take a break from our fast-paced lives and reconnect as a family. We loved it there!
Michelle & family from Hockessin, DE
Gulfstar (Tropical)
We had a great time at Caribbean Sunset! We enjoyed snorkeling, sunsets, and a great view from the backyard!
the Dillmans from FL
Caribbean Sunset
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Gulfstar (Tropical)! The outdoor space is fantastic and the inside was also so nice and open and just perfect for our vacation.
We used the hot tub and pool everyday so that even with the not so perfect weather conditions we could still spend our time outside. We hope to visit the Keys again soon and we will be sure that we use Dolphin Vacation Rentals!
Tracy from GA
We enjoyed staying here very much. No wonder they call it Dolphin Vacations - we saw a dolphin on the first day!
There was lots of sea life such as sting rays, turtles, and lots of jellyfish. We enjoyed this trip.
the Hrovatic's and Holloways
from Guest Book at Gulfstar (Tropical)
Dear Mary and Gabby,
I can't thank you enough for introducing us to such a wonderful vacation spot!!! We had such a nice time relaxing and . . . snorkeling, kayaking, pool floating, hot tubbing, fishing, paddle boarding and sunset gazing!!:)
Mary, I really enjoyed meeting you. You are as lovely in person as you are on the phone (even more-so). Sorry I missed you Gabby. I hope you had fun on your cruise!
We would love to return to Gulfstar. It truly was our best family vacation to date.
Cathleen from MD
Had an awesome time here in Marathon Key. Weather was great and the people, even better! Go Bucks!!
Brandon from OH
from Guest Book at Margarita on the Gulf
the Ginkel Family from Prior Lake, MN
Thank you Mary and Gabby for a spectacular week in Marathon at the Bird of Paradise. Each view from the decks were awesome, especially the sunrises ~ what a way to jump start the day!
Loved walking the beach and visiting my husband at the pool. We so enjoyed visiting Sombrero Beach, the turtle hospital, Key West, Sunset Park, King's Seafood, etc. and of course stopping by the little stand on Coco Plum for the best key lime pie ever! Attached are a few of many pictures taken during our stay!
Cynthia and Al from Aiken, SC
This photo was taken from the dock at Caribbean Sunset.
Louise from Quebec Canada
A group of manatee passing through at Island Bay.
What a great week in paradise! The home was everything we hoped it would be! Well equipped and SPOTLESS! Always made time to relax in the pool. Highly recommend renting a boat & going over to Sombrero Beach. Thank you for the great memories. We will definitely be back!
the Dolezal family from Naperville, IL
from Guest Book at Margarita on the Gulf
Second stay at the Gulfstar (Tropical) home. Beautiful sunsets and extremely accommodating staff at Dolphin Vacation Rentals. We loved Sombrero Beach on the windy days - the white sand is awesome and the beach is so protected. We ate at Herbies, Sunset Grille, and Uppercrust Pizza. Wooden Spoon has the best breakfast. Spent a day in Key West; lunched at Southernmost Cafe and saw the sights. Well worth the drive! Thanks again.
the Blackstones and the Griffiths
from Guest Book at Gulfstar (Tropical)
What a wonderful stay we had at Margarita on the Gulf! We brought our families together under one roof and had plenty of space for 8.
We had a great time in the pool & hot tub, and good food on the grill! We wish great memories for all who stay after us!
the Rice family from Jacksonville, FL
We came for a family vacation, 9 of us in all, we rented the lower and upper house at Casa Rosa in Key West. There was plenty of room for everyone, good size kitchen with all the necessities, large dining room, tvs in all the bedrooms, small but comfy backyard with very chlorinated small pool. We walked to almost everything, great location.
We are planning to return and have another fabulous vacation soon. We Highly recommend!
Kim from FL
Five star review from VacationHomeRentals.com
Dear Gabby and Mary,
Caribbean Sunset was perfect for us. We loved to hang out by the pool, watch the sunsets and hear the ocean when we lay in bed. Thank you so much for this great vacation! Switzerland is fine but really cold. We missed the sun and the temperature as soon as we've got out of the airplane. Thank you again!
Ulrike and Jan from Switzerland
Dear Mary and Gabby,
We enjoyed our stay at Hibiscus condo very much. It was a quiet and private time. The sunrises were incredible.
Nancy from FL
Amazing time! Simply paradise! We were married on Sombrero Beach. It was beautiful. Gulfstar (Tropical) was fabulous. We were able to get some great photos at the home before the ceremony. We spent a lot of time on the water; from Gulf to Atlantic. The private dock was convenient for our rental boat. Thank you Mary and Gabby for all of your help. We will be back next year! I will recommend you to everyone.
Angela from FL
We had such a wonderful time! We kayaked and saw many large sting rays, starfish and bonnethead sharks. We saw "Stanley" the very last night of our trip. We fished but caught only a few yellowtail. We enjoyed the pool and hot tub. We spent one day in Key West and took the bus all of the way there and back! Coming back took 2 hours as the bus was full & made many stops. We also went to Bahia Honda State park and had a great time. Go when it’s not real windy so you can kayak and snorkel. We saw a lot of stingrays there and a manatee! We will definitely be back!
the Pavey's from GA
Mary and Gabby,
Just wanted to personally thank you for your assistance with our vacation rental. Your ability to accommodate our situation was greatly appreciated. It is a pleasure to do business with caring professionals. I will be in contact with you for our 2016 vacation plans.
Thanks again,
Paul & Mary from Margate, NJ
I had an excellent time at Casa Rosa...the house was perfect. It was clean and had everything we needed (plenty of towels and everything you could need to cook and serve.) My family enjoyed their time by the pool and the area off the dining room by the pool was really nice. The location was perfect. Right off of Duval in Old Town and close to everything worth doing in Key West. My family has stayed with Dolphin Vacations for five years now and every stay has been great. We dealt with a woman named Mary, I suggest you talk with her because she makes sure we always have the perfect place when we come.
Review from VacationRentals.com
Casa Rosa in Key West
A fantastic 3 week stay. Beautiful sunsets, great location, fabulous fishing, and a spacious accommodations. We hope to return someday.
Thank you.
Mr. and Mrs. White & guests from London
from Guest Book at Gulfstar (Tropical)
This is our 4th year renting with Dolphin Vacation Homes and we plan on more years to come. This is the first time we stayed at the Island Bay home in Key Colony and we loved it! We recommend Dolphin Vacation Homes to all of our friends and families. I also want to add that Mary is always so kind and warm that it's a no brainier to rent from Dolphin Vacation Homes. Thanks again for another Great Vacation! PS, we returned the little fish back to the Ocean!!
the Delpino family from FL
The Long family of 6 stayed at Bird of Paradise condo and had a wonderful time. We rented kayaks and did lobstering right off the beach, as well as paddle boarding. The kids loved the pool. We went to local beaches and snorkeled. We did a fishing trip and two snorkeling trips. We had lots of yummy food and loved the local hangouts.
We stayed at the Gulfstar (Tropical) home a couple of years ago. We made so many wonderful family memories on each stay that I would not trade it for anything. We will be back!!!! Thank you for everything !!!
the Long family from VA
Photos taken during stay at Gulfstar (Tropical).
Tonya and family from VA
Sunrise photo taken during our October stay at the beach condos. Our 12th year of enjoying the Keys and condos. We'll see you in May. Thanks again.
Russ & Jeannie from CT
Dear Mary & Nicole,
We had a great time on our Dolphin Vacation. You were right. Marathon had a lot of activites for families... Snorkeling on the "Starfish", the Turtle Hospital, Sombrero Beach, Pelican Point. "All ten of us" enjoyed the week. The house was perfect for us too, even had a high-chair & crib supplied for the 2 year old! Thank you for your help in making this "Grandma's dream come true!"
The Nabers from WI
Mary and Gabby,
Just a note to tell you ladies how much Jeannie and I appreciated your hospitality during our 10 day vacation before winter locks us in our CT home. The Bird of Paradise was spectacular. Ocean views, sunrises, pool views and the fantastic mile of beach ... All outstanding. The condo was a pleasure to stay in, clean as a whistle when we arrived and we tried our best to leave it in the same condition for you. A couple of photos of our stay, and another HUGE Thank You! We have reserved for next May before we left, so, we'll see you then.
Best Regards,
Russ and Jeannie, from CT
Well, it has been decided. This has been our best vacation yet. Your home was beautiful, and simply a perfect way to spend our Spring Break. I'm sure we will be back!!!!
Gubser's and Kleindl's from MO
From Guest Book at Margarita on the Gulf
Mary & Gabby,
We just want to say that we had another fantastic vacation!
We had a beautiful view from the Hibiscus condo; an amazing sunrise to wake up to peacefully every morning, a large clean pool right outside the door and a quiet neighborhood with plenty of things to do and see within a close distance. Our condo was very clean and provided with all of the necessities that we would need during our stay.
We look forward to many more stays at the place to refer to Paradise, as we do.
Angie, Tim and Lauren from PA
Had a great time with the girls.
Thanks,
Vicki from FL
We had a great time. The photos start with this little heart, a piece of seagrass that was just lying there beneath the water. I happened to look down while we were taking a walk on the beach in front of the condos, and there it was.
It was appropriate since this was the first vacation that we have taken alone since before we had children. We are now grandparents of three and celebrating our 30th year of marriage in July.
The other picture is from after we came home from Key West on a beautiful moonlit night. We sat out on the sand in front of the condo, and just stared at the beautiful moon and sea. It was a gorgeous night!
Joe & Denise from CT
This is our fourth year at your beach house. We had a wonderful time. The house and yard look so great.
Thanks for sharing this little piece of paradise with our family. We can't wait to come back again next year!
The Baileys from SC
From Guest Book at Caribbean Sunset
Enjoyed our stay! Our family spent most of our time on the water fishing, tubing, and snorkeling. We brought our own boat and liked the dock and access to the ocean side. House was spacious and comfortable. Pool was nice and used a lot.
Kathleen and family from FL
From Guest Book at Caribbean Sunset
Hi Mary and Gabby,
We had a great vacation, the house was great! The location was great also. We were glad we had the pool heated, the weather was a little cool but we made the best of it. You were both very helpful and friendly every time we spoke. Thanks again!
Cindy from Brookfield, MA
Life is good. Nice one week stay here at Margarita on the Gulf. Loved Charlie, my favorite pelican who loved to fish with us. Lots to do in the area and all through the Keys. We will be back! P.S- thanks for spending my 50th birthday with me!!
the Grosticks, Tamfords, Poormans,
and the Kolars.
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