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Aqua Lodges at 47th Street Gulfside

3.0 star property
Houseboat with free parking, near The Turtle Hospital

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Located close to The Turtle Hospital and Sombrero Beach, Aqua Lodges at 47th Street Gulfside provides a firepit and an outdoor entertainment area. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Room options

Deluxe Cabin, Lagoon View

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • 37 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Single Futon

Family Cabin

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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About the area

Marathon is home to Aqua Lodges at 47th Street Gulfside. Seven Mile Bridge is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Vaca Key and Sombrero Beach. The Turtle Hospital and Curry Hammock State Park are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Marathon travel guide
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1 47th Street Gulf, Marathon, FL, 33050

What's nearby

  • Today we embarked on a 7 mile kayak journey around Boot Key.  This is a mangrove island that is full of bird life and beautiful waterways.  Highlights today were osprey, king fishers, sharks, jelly fish, egrets and so many more birds that we could not identify.  Please enjoy
    Boot Key Harbor
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Miami Key Biscayne Golf tropical field
    Florida Keys Country Club
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Crane Point Museum and Nature Center which includes wetlands
    Crane Point Museum and Nature Center
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • A must visit in my opinion. Go to the turtle hospital and learn about our endangered friends. See the great work the hospital is doing to look after the turtles. Takes about 90 mins to go round,meet all the turtles and even feed them.
    The Turtle Hospital
    5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Fishermen's Community Hospital
    4 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)
    4 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    15 min walk
  • Brass Monkey
    14 min walk
  • Cracked Conch Cafe
    7 min walk
  • Dunkin'
    3 min drive
  • Mr. Beans Books & Beans
    2 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire house boat to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Aqua Lodges at 47th Street Gulfside

Houseboat with free parking, near The Turtle Hospital
Along with gas grills, this houseboat has a picnic area and free self-parking. WiFi in public areas is free.
Aqua Lodges at 47th Street Gulfside offers 2 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and a ceiling fan. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes dining tables. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)).

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Deck/patio
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Walkway to water

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Limited-hour front desk

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 2 units

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [5 Sombrero Boulvard]
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Aqua Lodges At 47th Gulfside
Aqua Lodges at 47th Street Gulfside Marathon
Aqua Lodges at 47th Street Gulfside Houseboat
Aqua Lodges at 47th Street Gulfside Houseboat Marathon

Frequently asked questions

Is Aqua Lodges at 47th Street Gulfside pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Aqua Lodges at 47th Street Gulfside?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Aqua Lodges at 47th Street Gulfside?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Aqua Lodges at 47th Street Gulfside?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Aqua Lodges at 47th Street Gulfside located?

Situated in Marathon, this houseboat is within 3 mi (5 km) of The Turtle Hospital, Vaca Key and Sombrero Beach. Curry Hammock State Park and Sunset Park Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Aqua Lodges at 47th Street Gulfside Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 58 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kiyoe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
"The Agua Lodges exceeded our expectations in every way. From the comfortable bed to the attentive staff, it was a truly memorable experience
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved the location! Had such a great time and watched beautiful sunsets every night from the local dock.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. The view from our porch was amazing. Our cabin was clean and looked brand new. The free use of the kayaks was a wonderful perk!
Cabin #4.
View from cabin.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sai

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janetzia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 2 nights, very comfortable, very clean. The sunset view , beautiful. You can see some marine life . Definitely recommend . Will definitely be back again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The view is incredible
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We absolutely loved this stay. We were in the golf side and it had amazing views with Iguanas and beautiful sunsets. I would absolutely recommend this as a great little stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Viet

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Right next to the ocean at boat docking.. can feel the ocean breeze..
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a wonderful time in our cabin! It was very clean and had everything we needed. This is more of a "simple" stay so don't expect a ton of frills but the ac was cold, the little sitting area by the canal was nice to sit at, and the guest passes to the Cabana Club were so nice to use for a pool and beach day. It is a great cental location as well. The management was so responsive and kind as well. Amazing budget-friendly stay in the heart of the keys!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

RENATA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had an amazing experience at the Aqua Lodge! The space was super clean and smelled great as soon as we walked in, it’s clear they take cleanliness and attention to detail seriously. The lodge was fully stocked with everything we needed: kitchen essentials, towels, and even organic products for the shower and sink (which they kindly ask guests to use). Everything was thoughtful and well prepared. Overall, we had such a fun and relaxing stay, we’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick George

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The idea of sleeping on a houseboat when your goal is to go fishing makes for a perfect combination. My son woke up and fished from the back of his room and or in the front of the kitchen. It was quiet and met all our needs 2 big beds and a loft for storage or sleeping. The only issue I had was the TV I needed to have an Amazon account for me to watch on TV. Overall it was a great 5 days.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Staff was great to work with. Had usage of kayaks, bikes, even a private beach and pool. Great view of the sunset every evening. We had a great view and a 2 bedroom with bathroom, kitchen and front room and deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Had a wonderful time. So much to do in the area. We enjoyed the Cabana Club beach only a short drive away and included in the fee. We were there for the coldest week of the year. The maintenance gentleman, Scott and his assistant were kind enough to bring a hard to find space heater that kept us toasty warm as well a giving spot on recommendations for great places to eat. Some construction in the area but tolerable. Hope to return someday.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We absolutely loved our stay here! The boat house was very cute and very clean, not a single issue the entire time. Yes, the boat will rock a bit depending on the weather, but that is to be expected when you’re floating on water. The people in the area were very friendly and the woman who we rented the boat house from was extremely nice and accommodating. She answered any questions that we had and had excellent communication. We would absolutely stay at the aqua lodges again the next time we visit Marathon! 10/10 would recommend to anyone with a small family visiting the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sheri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was a very nice clean new house boat. The only problem we had was ours stuck out to far into the water and it was a very rough night the first night. There was no way to tie it down more secure to keep it from rocking so roughly. Other than that it was very nice. We had a small issue that we called about and it was immediately taken care of otherwise. Very friendly office staff. Very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Rod

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication

It ends up costing more !

Be prepared to pay more than quoted once you get there. The property blamed the under charge on hotels.com who I booked through. They claim that the service fees or cleaning fees need to have tax added on and they extract another 20 bucks out of you before you can check in. Just be prepared. I know it’s not a lot but it really started the experience off on a nasty note. And if they pull this stunt with every guest they are scamming a lot of money!!! The stay was good though
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
I'm going to try and be diplomatic and state fact rather than my opinion. My husband like it 7/10, I'm more of a 5/10 +ives- •Fantastic experience to live on a houseboat for a couple of days. There are 3 rental houseboats moored here (together with some private permanently moared boats) •Spotlessly clean, beds were really comfy, loads of fresh white towels •Kitchen was really well stocked. No oven, but not a problem. 2 ring hob and microwave was adequate •There's a lovely beach area to sit around a camp fire, or eat on the picnic benches, small quay to fish but no swimming allowed by the quay. •The A/C broke on our last day and the company came out within 30mins to try to fix the problem, instead they moved us to another boat. -ive •Previous review from Tara (aug2024) mentioned kayaks, bicycles and a pool. There is no pool near this site, and bikes and kayaks were not offered to us. •We were very surprised to be moored next to a private house boat, who had 2 noisy dogs. Website pictures and description do not reflect this. •Location is also adjacent to RV site, one of the RV trailers would let their dog roam loose around the area. •No toiletries •The boat's front deck has 1 outdoor table and only 2 chairs. Rear deck has no outdoor furniture. •No coffee or filters for the coffee machine- coffee bags supplied. Had to move the coffee machine to reach a plug. Unfortunately I'm not able to upload any photos
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved our stay at the aqua lodges 10/10 would do it again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Such a unique place! Loved the the lulle of the gentle ocean - barely noticed it - but we all slept so soundly. Super fun. We highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
10/10 property and boat was clean. It was perfect for my family with 2 littles.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Martina

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Our accommodation was clean, well furnished and something just a bit different that we thought we would try. The area was okay, but our boat #1 was a little to close to the neighbours and their barking dog. The office is located across the island and house boats at this end are definitely in a better location. Overall good and glad we gave it a go
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Great place to stay. A small area but otherwise a nice place. I would suggest a plunger for the
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
When we come to Marathon again we will be booking again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Naima

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice place the only thing need it is a pool
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025