About 243 61st Street
A rare and unique income producing Hotel in Marathon. Tropical Cottages is a boutique & profitable Mom and Pop Motel. Total of 11 valuable Transient Licenses, 13 Rooms plus office with kitchen & check in room. 9 buildings on the property, 8 adorable free standing cottages with new Victorian shingle roofs & the main building with 3 rooms in good condition. Each room has been tastefully and tropically renovated inside and out. Each room is unique & comes fully furnished. Most of the units have small kitchenettes including sink with microwave and refrigerator. All units have refrigerator & microwave. Additionally, there is a large Tiki Hut & Bar along with Food Truck with seating area. The Food Truck and Tiki Bar are leased for $6,375 per mos on a short term agreement. The Motel is managed by Owners . The hotel runs on auto-pilot. Online check-in available with a good housekeeping staff as back up. Most of the business is from repeat customers, plus online booking sites are all utilized. On site is a full laundry room with Commercial grade washers/dryers and storage rooms throughout. All housekeeping is done on site. Small, friendly & efficient staff has been there long term and willing to stay on with new owners. There are a total of 6 lots encompassing over 1/2 acre of land, total .56 Ac or 24,384 sf. Ample off street parking for guests. Zoning is GC and land use is recognized as Hotel/Motel. Bonus of Deeded waterfront access at the end of 61st St. which has a boat ramp and staging area for all types of watercrafts and sports. Same family ownership since 2010. Tropical Cottages was started back in the mid 1950's as a Fish camp and is one of the few remaining Mom & Pop Motels throughout the Florida Keys. Motel generates substantial Net income year after year to current owners. Sellers may consider Seller Financing may be available to a qualified buyer. Terms to be negotiated.
Features of 243 61st Street
| MLS® # | 621147 |
|---|---|
| Price | $5,900,000 |
| Bedrooms | 13 |
| Bathrooms | 13.00 |
| Full Baths | 13 |
| Square Footage | 4,557 |
| Land Size | 24,394 |
| Year Built | 1954 |
| Type | Commercial Sale |
| Sub-Type | Commercial |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 243 61st Street |
|---|---|
| Area | 15 - Sombrero Bch Rd to Vaca Cut Gulfside |
| Subdivision | Marathon Heights (50.5) |
| City | Marathon |
| County | Monroe |
| State | FL |
| Zip Code | 33050 |
Amenities
| Utilities | FKAA, Municipal Sewer |
|---|---|
| Parking | Common Parking, Guest Parking, Off Street Parking |
| View | No Waterview |
| Is Waterfront | No |
| Waterfront | None |
| Has Pool | No |
Interior
| Interior Features | Drapes/Blinds Incl, Laundry Room, Furnished, Window Treatments |
|---|---|
| Appliances | Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Fireplace | No |
| # of Stories | 1 |
| Has Basement | No |
Exterior
| Lot Description | 1/2 - Less Than 1 AC |
|---|---|
| Windows | Other Windows/Doors |
| Roof | Metal Roof, Other Roof |
| Construction | CBS, Frame, Manufactured, Combo Construction |
Additional Information
| Date Listed | August 29th, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Zoning | MU - Mixed Use Commercial Mixed Use |
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
Listing Details
| Agent | Curtis A Skomp, Ccim |
|---|---|
| Office | RE/MAX Keys Connection (KW) |
