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About Tropical Cottages
Tropical Cottages in Marathon offers a unique and rustic Florida Keys experience with individual, character-filled cabins. The setting is nice with a convenient on-site Tiki Hut Bar and a delicious food truck, and the staff is friendly. The atmosphere is generally peaceful and laid-back, and the property is pet-friendly. The rooms are often described as clean, comfortable, beautiful, and decent for the price, with effective air conditioning, hot showers, and working wifi. However, there are notable drawbacks. The advertised amenities can be misleading; the kitchen area typically only includes a microwave and a toaster oven, lacking a full stove and sometimes clean dishes or supplies. Noise can be an issue due to a lack of insulation, allowing sound from adjacent rooms, as well as early morning roosters, grounds maintenance, and overhead planes from the nearby airport. Some cabins have bathrooms located outdoors, which may not be fully covered from rain and can have poor drainage. Other concerns include occasional water shut-offs without notice, the need to request items like a hair dryer from the bar, and a strong smell of cleaning solution in some units. Despite these points, many guests find it a gem for a unique stay and would return, considering it one of the better places in the Keys.
Interesting place. Lots of airport noise. No hooks anywhere to hang towels. Streets on both sides and dark curtains so you definitely don't feel like you're anywhere near a beach
May 2026
Extremely clean, cozy atmosphere, and quiet at night. The kitchen has only the essentials, with a refrigerator and microwave. You don’t need to cook because there’s a food truck and a bar on site. I highly recommend it.
March 2026
My boyfriend and I have stayed at tropical cottages twice now. We love how easy it is to check in and out - we both felt so safe and really enjoyed our little cottage. Having a tiki bar and a taco truck always on hand is a big plus also! Definitely turned this place into a tradition for us on our way to key west!
