Privacy, Garden Views & Resort PerksA Rare Historic Villa

The Parrish House Villa lets you experience a real piece of Florida Keys history. Built in 1939 on the shores of Marathon, this beautifully maintained villa blends old‑Florida charm with modern comfort. With peaceful water views, access to resort amenities, and the feel of a private home, it’s perfect for families and friends looking for a stay that’s uniquely Keys.

The Villa Experience

The Parrish House Villa is the last remaining home from the old Parrish family land, built in 1939 by Marathon pioneer William Allen “Pappy” Parrish. He chose this beautiful spot on the water for his family’s dream home, and today it sits, beautifully restored, within the modern Faro Blanco Resort overlooking the property's butterfly garden. The home features:

Dining Room with wet bar and mini fridge
1 King Bed and 1 King Bedroom with tropical garden views
Two Spa‑Inspired Bathrooms
Living Room with 55" flat‑screen TV
Private Porch for relaxing outdoors
Full Resort Access at Faro Blanco
Sleeps up to 6 Guests

Book Now

A Florida Keys Legacy that Lives On

William Allen “Pappy” Parrish first visited the Keys in 1912 by rail and later moved to Marathon in 1927 with his wife, Mary Eveline “Evie” Sparkman Parrish, a dedicated schoolteacher, and their six children. Together, they became part of the growing community, with Evie supporting both the family and the early development of local education while Pappy helped shape the town’s future.
Pappy quickly became a leader in business and civic life. He launched one of the Keys’ first commercial fish packing plants, opened a general store, served as Marathon’s first Deputy Sheriff, and became the area’s first recognized real‑estate developer. Over time, he acquired large stretches of land—from Boot Key Harbor to the bay side, Hog Key, Knights Key, and acreage where the Sombrero Yacht & Golf Club would later be built.
In 1939, he built the family’s “Dream House” on the Florida Bay shoreline, today’s Parrish House Villa, and set aside nearby lots so each of his children could build a home, creating the treasured Parrish Compound.
Known for generosity and vision, he sold land at remarkably low prices to people he believed would help Marathon grow. His leadership and community spirit earned him the title “Father of Marathon.”