Tarpon Harbour — Resident Reviews, Pros & Cons
Marathon, Marathon, FL · What renters actually say about living here, distilled from public reviews. Updated Jul 2026.
Address
6973 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
Floor plans
2-3 BR
Advertised rents
$2,853-$5,091 (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Year built
2015
Pet friendly
Yes
Website
What residents like
- ✓Consistently strong renter feedback so far, with a heavy skew toward the top of the rating range and no negative reviews on file
- ✓Waterfront setting with a private community beach and optional private boat slips — a genuine standout for a Keys apartment community rather than a condo building
- ✓2015 construction with vaulted ceilings, crown molding, and granite countertops in select units gives it a more upscale feel than most Marathon rentals in this price band
Common complaints
- ✕Rent requires roughly $114,000/year in household income by the standard affordability guideline for even the base 2-bedroom floor plan, out of reach for most local workforce renters
- ✕Boat slips and premium water views are called out as available only in select units, so not every resident gets the marquee amenity
- ✕Being on Overseas Hwy (US-1), traffic noise is rated Active despite the waterfront setting
Our take
Tarpon Harbour is a waterfront apartment community on the Overseas Highway with a private beach, optional boat slips, and consistently strong resident feedback — genuinely one of the best-reviewed options in this research batch. It commands premium Keys-level rents that put it out of reach for many local workers, but delivers a resort-like living experience for those who can afford it.
Amenities
PoolFitness centerPlaygroundClubhouseDog parkPrivate community beachPrivate boat slips (available)In-unit washer/dryerGranite countertops (select units)
About these pros & cons
How we build these pages: we read publicly available resident reviews (Google, ApartmentRatings, Yelp, Reddit and similar) for each community and summarize the recurring themes in our own words. We don't copy review text, we don't display star ratings we didn't compute, and no complex has paid to appear or to have anything removed. Cons reflect what residents report — experiences vary. Rent ranges come from public listings and change often; always confirm current pricing, fees and policies with the property directly.
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