The Reef at Marathon Resort Club

The Resort & Its Setting

The Reef at Marathon Resort Club is an independently run timeshare property in Marathon, on the Overseas Highway (US Route 1) in the Middle Keys. It's affiliated with RCI, so owners aren't tied to the same week every year — a week here can be deposited into the RCI exchange network and traded for stays at other RCI resorts. For owners who do return to Marathon each year, the resort's location puts them within easy reach of the water-based attractions the Keys are known for, without the longer drive out to the Lower or Upper Keys.

The Area & Things to Do

Marathon is the commercial hub of the Middle Keys, with marinas, tackle shops, casual seafood restaurants and the unhurried island pace the Keys are famous for. Fishing charters and dive or snorkel boats run regularly out of local marinas, and the surrounding waters and nearby state parks offer some of the best snorkelling in the continental US. The Seven Mile Bridge is a short drive away and makes for one of the most photographed stretches of road in the country. Because Marathon sits on US 1, hopping to neighbouring Keys for the day — north toward Islamorada or south toward Big Pine Key — is straightforward.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a week at The Reef at Marathon Resort Club and want to sell or rent it out, BidMyTimeshare.com works as an owner-to-owner marketplace: you list your week yourself, you set the asking price or rental rate, and interested buyers or renters contact you directly through the platform. There's no commission on the sale — sellers pay a single, one-time listing fee to get their week in front of buyers.

Because this is an independent resort, resales aren't handled through a branded developer's transfer desk — they typically go through the resort's own owners' association or on-site management. Before agreeing a price with a buyer, both sides should confirm two things directly with the resort or HOA: the current transfer fee for changing the deed or membership into the new owner's name, and the current annual maintenance fee for the unit or week being sold. These figures aren't published by BidMyTimeshare.com and vary by unit type and season, so get them in writing from the resort before closing. Ask, too, whether the resort or HOA holds a right of first refusal on resales, as some independent properties do — this can affect how long a transfer takes to clear.

A resale buyer should expect to receive the deeded week (or points, if applicable) and whatever RCI exchange eligibility comes with that week, but not any resort credits, upgrades or promotional perks the original purchaser may have been offered at the point of sale — these don't typically carry over on the resale market.

What Renters Typically Look For

Renters searching the Keys tend to ask about unit size (number of bedrooms, sleeping capacity), what week or season is available, and proximity to the water and to Marathon's marinas and restaurants. Being upfront in your listing about the exact week, unit size, and whether the week can be exchanged or must be used as a straight rental will help you find the right renter faster.

Practical Notes

Marathon sees its busiest, driest stretch from November through April, which is also when fishing and diving conditions tend to be most comfortable — worth noting in a rental listing if you're trying to attract bookings. Hurricane season runs June through November, so renters booking in those months should be aware that weather can affect charter and boat-based activities.