The Hammocks at Marathon

The Resort & Setting

The Hammocks at Marathon is a Bluegreen Vacations property at 1688 Overseas Hwy, in the heart of Marathon in the Florida Keys. Google reviewers rate it 4.5 out of 5 from 869 reviews, and the general description matches what owners can expect: comfortable, kitchenette-equipped rooms in a relaxed, hotel-style layout, with an outdoor pool, an on-site restaurant and a tiki bar for evenings that don't require leaving the property. It's a straightforward base rather than a sprawling resort complex, which suits owners after a comfortable, low-fuss week in the Keys rather than a full destination-resort experience.

The Area and Things to Do

Marathon sits roughly in the middle of the Florida Keys chain, about halfway between Key Largo and Key West, making it a practical base for exploring the islands in either direction. The town is known for fishing charters, diving and snorkelling trips, and easy access to the water from backyard docks and marinas up and down the Overseas Highway. Owners and renters typically spend their days out on boats or exploring nearby keys, then return to the pool and tiki bar at the end of the day. The Seven Mile Bridge, one of the most recognisable stretches of road in the Keys, is nearby, and the drive south towards Key West is a Keys classic in its own right.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a week at The Hammocks and are ready to move on, BidMyTimeshare.com lets you list it as a private, owner-to-owner resale: you set your own asking price, buyers contact you directly through the platform, and no commission is taken on the sale — just a one-time listing fee to get your week in front of buyers. The same applies to renting out a week you're not using this year.

Before you list, it helps to know how a Bluegreen resale actually works. According to Bluegreen, a resale transfer carries a fee of about $500, and Bluegreen holds a right of first refusal on the sale — meaning the brand can step in and match an accepted offer before it goes through to an outside buyer. Transfers typically take 30 to 90 days to complete once a sale is agreed, so it's worth factoring that timeline into any move date or usage plans a buyer has in mind. It's also worth being upfront with buyers that resale owners at Bluegreen resorts are limited to Bonus Time at their home resort only, and don't receive Premier status — these are real differences from buying directly from the brand, and buyers researching a purchase will want to know this before making an offer.

Practical Notes

Marathon is a drive-to destination for most Keys visitors, reached via US-1 (the Overseas Highway), and the Keys' airports — Key West International to the south and Miami International further north — are the usual arrival points for anyone flying in. Weather in the Keys stays warm year-round, with hurricane season (June through November) worth keeping in mind when planning travel or scheduling a handover with a buyer. Anyone buying a week should confirm the current annual maintenance fee directly with Bluegreen or the seller before agreeing a price, since that figure isn't fixed and can change from year to year.

For Renters

Renters looking at The Hammocks are typically after a functional Keys base: a kitchenette to keep costs down, a pool and tiki bar to unwind at, and quick access to fishing and diving trips without needing a full resort experience. If you're renting out your week, being clear about the room type, dates and what's included (kitchenette, pool access, etc.) helps set the right expectations upfront.