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Marathon, Florida Keys

Your Private Retreat on the Edge of the Gulf

Nestled along the tranquil waters of Vaca Cut, The Tides offers an intimate waterfront escape where the rhythm of the tide becomes your guide — and every sunrise feels like it was reserved just for you.

Waterfront Living

Direct Gulf & bay access

Heart of the Keys

Minutes from world-class diving

Intimate & Refined

Curated comfort, unhurried pace

The Tides at Vaca Cut exterior with waterfront view Elegantly appointed guest room at The Tides

A Place Where the Water
Welcomes You Home

The Tides at Vaca Cut was born from a simple conviction: the Florida Keys deserve a lodging experience that honors both their natural beauty and the quiet luxury of truly unhurried time. Perched along the calm channels of Vaca Cut in Marathon, our property offers a sanctuary where salt air replaces rush hour, and the only schedule that matters is the tide.

Every detail — from the orientation of our rooms toward the water to the locally sourced materials in our interiors — has been considered with the same care you would bring to your own home. This is not a place you simply pass through. It is a place you arrive at, settle into, and remember.

Waterfront accommodations
Private boat docks available
Walking distance to downtown
Concierge & local guidance

Rooms Designed for
Stillness & Sea Breezes

Each suite is thoughtfully appointed to frame the water, blend natural textures with refined comfort, and give you the space to simply breathe.

Gulf View Suite with water-facing balcony
Suite

Gulf View Suite

Wake to uninterrupted Gulf panoramas from your private balcony. King bed, sitting area, and a bath inspired by coastal stone.

King Bed Gulf View Balcony WiFi
Bay Side Room with serene water views
Room

Bay Side Room

Facing the protected bay, this room offers gentle water views and a tranquil atmosphere — ideal for readers and daydreamers.

Queen Bed Bay View Work Desk WiFi
Vaca Cut Cottage with private patio
Cottage

Vaca Cut Cottage

A standalone cottage steps from the water's edge. Full kitchen, private patio, and the kind of quiet that makes you linger longer.

King Bed Full Kitchen Private Patio WiFi

Everything You Need,
Nothing You Don't

We've considered the essentials so you can focus on what matters — the water, the company, the moment.

Private Docking

Boat slips available for guests. Cast off from your doorstep into the Florida Bay or the Gulf.

Complimentary Breakfast

Start each morning with locally sourced coffee, fresh pastries, and seasonal fruit delivered to your door.

Concierge Service

From charters to reservations, our team knows every hidden cove and best table in the Keys.

Curated Experiences

Snorkeling trips, sunset cruises, fishing excursions — we arrange the memories before you arrive.

Outdoor Living Spaces

Fire pits, lounge decks, and shaded porches designed for lingering as the day softens into evening.

Airport Transfers

Convenient pickup from Marathon Airport or Key West International — your journey begins at arrival.

Secure Parking

Complimentary, well-lit parking on-site. Leave your vehicle and take to the water on foot or by bike.

24/7 Front Desk

Whenever you need something — whether it's 2 PM or 2 AM — we're here to help.

What Awaits You
Just Beyond the Door

Marathon sits at the geographic heart of the Florida Keys, and The Tides places you at the center of everything — and the quiet of nothing at all.

Snorkeling at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park

Coral Reef Adventures

Step into the only living coral barrier reef in the continental U.S., just minutes from our dock.

Dolphin watching in the Florida Keys

Wildlife & Waters

Dolphins, sea turtles, and pelicans are regular guests of the waters surrounding Vaca Cut.

Golden sunset over the Florida Keys

Sunsets That Pause Time

The Keys are famous for their evenings. From our porch, you'll understand why.

In the Heart of
Marathon, on the Water

11890 1st Avenue Gulf sits on the calm side of Vaca Cut — close enough to walk to restaurants and shops, yet set back far enough that the only sounds are water and wind.

Address

11890 1st Avenue Gulf, Marathon, FL 33050

Phone

(130) 574-37130

Email

info@thetidesatvacacut.com

Check-in / Check-out

3:00 PM — 11:00 AM

The Water Is Waiting.
So Are We.

Whether you're planning a weekend escape or a week-long retreat, we'd love to help you find the perfect fit. Reach out directly — there's no algorithm between us.

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