FAQ's - Marathon Key Rental Home
“CocoPlum on the bay” 4 Bedroom 5 Bathroom Key West Area Vacation Home

1. Driving Directions to Cocoplum on the Bay?

2. How long a Drive from Miami International Airport or Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport?

3. Do you have weather protected boat dockage on site? Where do I put my boat in if I drive it down on a trailer? Is there deep water access from the ocean to the dock?

4. How many people may occupy the home?  Bedding Arrangements?

5. Can guest visit us while we stay at Cocoplum on the Bay?

6. Are you going to have any special discounts, if so, when? What about extended monthly rentals?

7. How do I check in and where do I get my keys?

8. What do we do with our Garbage?

9. Is there a daily maid service?

10. How far to Key West?

11. Is there a shuttle to Key West?  Fort Lauderdale?

12. Where can we swim with the Dolphins?

13. Closest Dive Shop?

14. Can you recommend a Restaurant nearby? Are there any grocery stores nearby?

15. Do you rent out any Water Sports, IE: Jet Skis, Parasail, etc..?

16. Is there Internet Access?

Answers:
 

1. Q. Driving Directions to Cocoplum to Cocoplum on the Bay?
   A. See our Map of Cocoplum.
    

2. Q. How long a Drive from Miami International Airport or Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport?
   A. Allow yourself 2.5 hours from Miami International Airport (110 Miles) and 3 hours from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (135Miles). Note: Rush hour in Miami & Fort Lauderdale is between 6:30am-9:30am, and 4:00pm-7:00pm., during these periods add 1 Hour of Travel Time. Pick your airport between Miami and Fort Lauderdale based on your convenience and or cost of flights. Both airports are major airports that service most parts of the country. You can fly into Marathon or into Key West but flights are limited and can be expensive. Also rentals cars are less expensive on the main land and the drive down to the Keys is a beautiful drive over 30 bridges that connect the islands of the Keys.
    

3. Q. Do you have weather protected boat dockage on site? Where do I put my boat in if I drive it down on a trailer? Is there deep-water access from the ocean to the dock?
   A. Yes, we have a 135-foot dock with deep-water access to the ocean through a marked channel. From the Ocean side you will see a 13-story building just 1 mile south of the Cocoplum Channel. This is the tallest building within 40 miles of us.
   A. You can launch your boat and use the FREE public boat ramp approximately one mile from here, on US-1 Bayside just a half mile down the road is a small marina with a fairly new ramp. Maries Yacht Harbor - 100 Ave I, Marathon Florida 33050, 305-289-0562.  Don't be surprised if no one ever answers the phone.  Just go there when you arrive.
   A. We recommend a Wonderful Marina 1/4 mile away with Dry and Wet Storage at Shelter Bay Marine. Ask for Brock. Ramp Service is $10 each way (Free City Ramp 1 Mile away next to the Quay Restaurant) Short Term dockage on a Floating Dock is .75 Cents per Foot per Day. Open M-F 8am-5pm, Sat. 8am-12pm, with Marina access 7 days a week + all hours. Owner/Operator, Brock, lives on site.
   A. See our full list of: "Marinas" Nearby.
    

4. Q. How many people may occupy the home? Bedding Arrangements?
   A. Strict Maximum occupancy is 12 people all in comfortable beds. (No more than 8 adults). Each master suite (2) has a king size bed, each guest bedroom (2) each have 2 queen beds. Total of 2 king beds and 4 queen beds. All four bedrooms each have their own full bathroom in addition to a 5th full bathroom upstairs off the family room.

    

5. Q. Can guests visit us while we stay at Cocoplum on the Bay?
   A. Yes, but only 12 people maximum are allowed on the property at any time. So if there are 12 people in your group occupying the home then NO additional guests would be allowed on the premises at any time. This is a very strict rule that all must adhere to. We have a security guard checking the premises on a regular basis. No party's are permitted on the premises. The only exception would be a pre-approved event like a wedding party. Respect our quiet neighborhood and be good neighbors while you are occupying our home.

    

6. Q. Are you going to have any special discounts, if so, when? What about extended monthly rentals?
   A. Our lowest Rates are from September until Mid-December. See our Rate Sheet
   Contact allen_Levitt@msn.com directly to discuss any long term rentals of more than 14 days.

    

7. Q. How do I check in and where do I get my keys?
   A. All check-ins will be done at Cocoplum Beach and Tennis Club, just one block away. Office hours are Monday to Saturday 9 am to 5 pm and closed 1 hour during lunch some time between 12 noon and 2 pm. closed on Sunday. In any event if you need to check in after regular office hours you will need to contact the office to set up an after hours check in. After hours check-ins are easy but must be set up in advance.
   

8.  Q. What do we do with our Garbage?
   A. All garbage should be thrown away in one of the trash cans located under home in the carport. Make sure each can lid is closed tightly. On Monday early morning and Friday early morning the trash cans must be moved out to the street for normal pick up. After trash is picked up, please return the cans back to the location under the home. Please adhere to this in the strict sense to secure the environment at Cocoplum and our neighbors.
   

9. Q. Is there a daily maid service?
   A. No, our units are your "Home away from Home." We clean the unit at the end of your stay. The home has it's own laundry room if you want to freshen up your towels or linens. If you request additional cleaning there will be a charge of $25 per hour and you will receive fresh towels and linens. This extra service must be requested in advance.
   

10. Q. How far to Key West?
    A. It will take a beautiful one hour to drive to Key West. Features a Trip over the Famous 7-Mile Bridge.  Go slow on the roads of Deer Key because the Key Deer is an Endangered Species!
    

11.  Q. Is there a shuttle to Key West? Miami? Fort Lauderdale?
    A. The shuttle service is Keys Shuttle. www.floridakeysshuttle.com See website for Times & Rates.
    

12. Q. Where can we swim with the Dolphins?
    A. You can swim with the Dolphins at the Dolphin Research Center & Theater of the Sea.
         See our list of "Things to do & See!"
    
13. Q. Closest Dive Shop?
    A. Closest dive site is Middle Keys Scuba.
         See our list of "Diving & Snorkeling"
    
14. Q. Can you recommend a Restaurant nearby? Are there any grocery stores nearby?
    A. We do have excellent Restaurants nearby. Check out our list of Restaurants & Bars! Closest Restaurants: Key Colony Inn, Tavern by the Sea, Island Tiki, Barracuda Grill and Castaways Restaurant.
    A. We have two large grocery stores within 4 miles of the home. Winn Dixie and Publix and a Kmart.
     

15. Q. Do you rent out any Water Sports, IE: Jet Skis, Parasail, etc..?
    A. No, we do not rent any water sports, etc. Nearest Rental would be Island Tiki Bar & Restaurant (they rent from the restaurant) or R&R Water Sports.
    

16. Q. Is there Internet Access?
    A. DSL Available for $50+Tax/Week