The biggest gift-giving holidays are upon us, and if there's a particularly hard-to-shop-for person on your list you may be stumped. Fear not, because for the sum of just $12 million, you could give that special someone their very own island paradise. The East Sister Rock Island retreat off the Florida Keys is everything an affluent adventurer could want in a summer home, and now it's officially on the market.
Part dream home and part escape from reality, the island is an ideal location for someone who loves everything about Atlantic coast life, except for its crowded nature. The sun, surf, and cool ocean breeze makes the island a perfect vacation home, or even a year-round residence.
The island is a quarter mile from Marathon, FL.
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East Sister Rock Island offers approximately 5,000 square feet of usable space. It provides a 360 degree view of the surrounding ocean, meaning that no matter what time of day, there is always a pleasant place to relax in the sun or shade. The island is tropical living at its finest, and features landscaping with pruned bushes and towering palm trees.
What's better than owning your own beach?
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Located just a quarter mile offshore of the Florida Keys city of Marathon, the island offers an isolated atmosphere while still allowing its residents easy access to the mainland. The main structure on the island is the large 2,500 square-foot villa that features three bedrooms, a luxurious dining room, and spacious living room already adorned with furniture and a flat-screen TV complete with cable and satellite service (of course).
When it's time to be indoors there's plenty of space for entertaining guests.
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The island features a beach with plenty of space for parties, a private boat dock, and even a helicopter landing pad. The oasis is surrounded by a massive coral reef which is perfect for scuba diving, and the crystal clear waters appear ideal for any kind of water sports you have in mind. The island's price tag includes a 21' Carolina skiff that is perfect for jetting to and from the remote residence.
East Sister Rock was built way back in 1980. The current owners originally purchased the property in 1995 and raised their four young children there. As the family grew, the owners began renting it out as a luxury getaway that demanded as much as $5,000 per week. The islands' $12 million asking price ensures it will be scooped up by either a wealthy isolationist, or a vacation company looking to capitalize on the private paradise.
