Title: Carpe' Diem Heart of the Fl. Keys Specials Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Carpe' Diem Heart of the Fl. Keys Specials ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33300000/33292500/33292451/28705675.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33300000/33292500/33292451/85a2ae68.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33300000/33292500/33292451/d3e9f7f8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33300000/33292500/33292451/36f47e38.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books, music library, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33300000/33292500/33292451/ccd0d3ae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located in the Heart of the Fl.Keys, Carpe'Diem offers a warm welcome to this beautifully updated 3 bedroom, 2 full bath ground level Conch home. Unwind on your private dock with a six person spa tub and gas grill or relax on the screened-in lanai overlooking the canal. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41400 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Carpe' Diem Heart of the Fl. Keys Specials \*\*\*\*Hi Y’all, Connie here your owner/ hostess at Carpe’Diem Marathon Florida Keys. I are still accepting weekly reservations for summer/winter 2024/25 Seasons with some great specials throughout the year with reduced limited acceptance of no more than 4 guests at any time. My decision to do so after being one of the very first licensed vacation homes over 20 years ago was made not only as an extra safety measure but to ensure our guests have ample room to relax and enjoy our home during your stay. Please remember the number of guests you list at time of booking are the number of guests we are expecting upon your arrival, no exception without contacting us before your arrival date once your stay has been confirmed. As all our past guest know we will always try to accommodate that last minute requests when Grandma or your Grandchild decides to join in the fun. Please just contact us in advance so arrangements can be made. We would like to thank all our guests that have traveled down to visit our home and taking the time to leave your fantastic reviews in the past , summer season 2023 We are so happy y’all were able to enjoy not only our home but our beautiful island chain.\*\*\*\* Thank You All Again! Carpe'Diem is located in the Heart of the Fl.Keys on the Ocean Side. Mile Marker 50.3 on the island of Marathon. The style of our home is a ground level classic Conch home featuring just a couple steps both in the front entrance and out to the deck/dock area. This is a feature that has all but disappeared on our islands due to building codes therefore it is one of the few making it great for both children and seniors not to mention not having to carry everything up and down a flight of stairs. That was one of our primary reasons for opening our vacation rental at this location and speaking of locations we are located in in the middle of everything. A direct access canal to the Great Atlantic and minutes to the beach, transit service, shopping and fine dining. Being in the middle of our island chain makes easy to take advantage of exploring all our beautiful islands from a central location. Our home has been extensively updated and is absolutely beautiful and we look forward to welcoming back both old and new friends that suffer from the need to enjoy all the many beauties, relaxations, and warmth the Fl. Keys has to offer for all ages. As you can see we are already booking for the winter seasons and we have some wonderful weeks open plus once again they are calling for a early long cold winter so we hope to hear from you all soon if you are thinking of coming down to play by the sea in the sun. Our rates as you can see are very competitive for our amenities and we do have an insurance policy included in your final cost to protect against any unforeseen accidents that may occur during your stay however if not needed upon your departure it is refunded. .We do offer a really deep hurricane gamblers dicounts we offer starting in Sept and running through November for those of you with a brave heart. Please remember if we all have to evacuate or we are already gone on your Hurricane reserved week we all lose and there are NO REFUNDS. As always we have your keys to the Keys awaiting your arrival and thanks once again to all our many friends for your continued visits to our hide away in Marathon over the past 20 some years. Remember to always contact us or book your dates early as island time openings are here today and booked tomorrow! We always keep the sun shinning and the drinks cold down here by the sea side! For all who are thinking of visiting our island home let us tell you alittle about it. We love to welcome our guests with our lovely island decore! Our island hide away is a 3 bedroom, 2 full bath, ground level duplex home that features 50 foot of furnished dock which includes a six person spa tub and gas grill. Our dock also has the convienance of a step down feature for easy loading and unloading of your boat and is on a direct access canal to the Great Atlantic. We invite one and all to enjoy the beautiful water of the Keys when coming to boat fish and dive however please keep in mind that neither the Atlantic or Gulf waters are like any lakes you may be an accomplished sportsman on. They both require an experienced and safety minded boater to navigate it’s many obstacles, sand bars and remember a free online open water ocean safe boater courses are available and recommended for both old and new boaters before venturing out on what we call “The Big Water” Our home features tile floors throughout the living room,lanai and kitchen areas with carpeted bedrooms. Our bedrooms have a king bed in the master, queen bed in one guest room and full bed in the other. Our master bedroom has a beautiful screened in furnished lanai to relax on over looking the canal and it's bath features a seated shower encloser. The guest bath has both shower and tub which is located off main living room area. You will love our kitchen which features a extra large refrigerator freezer,dishwasher,micro wave, electric stove with oven, coffee pot, 4 slice toaster, air fryer and instapot/slow cooker along with Rachel Ray cookware, fully stocked spice rake and round dining table with rectangular dining out on the deck. Enjoy setting the table either in the house or on the dock with our beautiful island tableware even if you did just call one of our many fine dining establishments for carry out. However, if you do choose to cook it's all there for you to use. There are so many ways to arrive on our islands so may we just suggest a few: You may want to fly into Ft. Myers and consider taking the four hour cruise across the beautiful Gulf of Mexico on the Fast Cat which runs out of Ft. Myers Beach to Key West. Everyone agrees this is a wonderful way to arrive and the view is breath taking as you zip along with the dolphins where the water meets the sky. However you may also choose to fly into either Miami or Key West where rental cars are available or if you choose not to do the driving you may catch the Keys shuttle or coach service to our lovely island hide away. Once you are on our island chain, we now have our new public shuttle service which allows you to island hop in both direction for as little as $3.00 round trip. This allows you to relax and enjoy all the islands of the fabulous Flordia Keys and Yes, we do still have our local cab service that will take you and your guest anywhere on our island of Marathon for the small fee of $10.00 a trip per car load. The Flordia Keys are one of America's most beautiful gifts to all mankind and a life style experiance we hope to share with all of you. Come on down and take a relaxing break on island time at our much loved Carpe’Diem in Marathon hideaway. So take advantage our always low prices and all the amenities our home and island chain have to offer you as our guests! Don't just go down South to visit, Go All The Way Down South and be our guests at Carpe’Diem in the Fabulous Fl. Keys. See Ya Soon! Until than: Remember to Seize The Day wherever you may be! NOTICE\*\*\*\*\* Saturday to Saturday Arrivals Only Thank you for stopping by and your interest. Carpe'Diem Vacation Rental Owner / Agents - Constance Merando PBR 2011-00081 ## Property amenities ### Beach - Direct access to the beach - Beach loungers ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Freezer - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchenette - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Soap - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Music library - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Dock - Furnished lanai - Garden - Gas grill - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - In-room accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Phone ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the marina - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Optional golf privileges - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Spelunking nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,400 square feet ## Similar properties ![Deluxe Bungalow | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101740000/101734700/101734623/e522652a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cabins at Bonefish Bay Marathon - Pool - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 70 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=101734623&PinnedHotelID=101734623&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101950000/101950000/101949935/71970b05.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront Hideaway~ Canal Front Home, 24' Dock Marathon - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.0 Wonderful 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=101949935&PinnedHotelID=101949935&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101540000/101536200/101536163/8c646504.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bob's Harbor View in Marathon Marathon - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 8.8 Excellent 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=101536163&PinnedHotelID=101536163&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111600000/111593200/111593104/9f1d78fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3-bedroom house with boat access in amazing Marathon with AC, WiFi , 50 ft Dock Marathon - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=111593104&PinnedHotelID=111593104&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![42-inch Smart TV with digital channels, Netflix, Hulu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99530000/99522500/99522454/8c48dd9f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Yacht Haven Marina Marathon - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 210 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=99522454&PinnedHotelID=99522454&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45690000/45688900/45688843/182d8060.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Convenient central Marathon location, canal view. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Carpe' Diem Heart Fl. Keys Specials House Marathon Carpe' Diem Heart Fl. Keys Specials House Carpe' Diem Heart Fl. Keys Specials Marathon Carpe' Diem Heart Fl. Keys Specials Carpe' Diem Heart Fl Keys Spe Carpe' Diem Heart of the Fl. Keys Specials Marathon Carpe' Diem Heart of the Fl. Keys Specials Private vacation home ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C24.71558%2C-81.06882&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=rnmQ3oQOZfWuRoWXjcj60QCoiuA=) Marathon, FL #### What's nearby - Crane Point Museum and Nature Center - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles - Florida Keys Country Club - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles - The Turtle Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles - Sombrero Beach - 6 min drive - 2.3 miles - Vaca Key - 7 min drive - 3.7 miles #### Getting around - Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 2 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk - ‪Keys Fisheries, Market & Marina - ‬4 min drive - ‪Cracked Conch Cafe - ‬18 min walk - ‪Dunkin' - ‬15 min walk - ‪The Wooden Spoon - ‬10 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Carpe' Diem Heart of the Fl. Keys Specials pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. ### What time is check-in at Carpe' Diem Heart of the Fl. Keys Specials? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Carpe' Diem Heart of the Fl. Keys Specials? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Carpe' Diem Heart of the Fl. Keys Specials located? > Offering direct access to the beach, this Marathon holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Crane Point Museum and Nature Center and Boot Key Harbor. Sombrero Beach and Sunset Park Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Carpe' Diem Heart of the Fl. Keys Specials Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 96 8 - Good 26 6 - Okay 4 4 - Poor 7 2 - Terrible 9 ### 8.4/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 8.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 8/10 Good #### john f. 10 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice Times Really enjoyed our stay. Nice home, great location good times... ##### john f. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claudia B. 16 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun week in Marathon House was conviently located to all fun places and great food on land as well as In the water. Great place to visit. ##### Claudia B. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Barbara W. 1 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Keys Holiday Good location. Eclectic property ##### Barbara W. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marc W. 7 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location! Nice little cottage on a canal! Perfect for boaters!! ##### Marc W. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Faye B. 31 Dec 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy #### Don’t be “lured” in by this VRBO Fishing cabin at best ##### Faye B. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa H. 9 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### March 2025 This home is in a very private setting on one of the canals in Marathon. The grocery stores are very close. The beaches, restaurants, attractions are all within a few minutes from the home. The dock is very nice. We even saw a a family of manatees in the canal. We had a very good time and appreciated that the owner did not charge us for our little dog. Nice place to visit! ##### Lisa H. Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rick D. 26 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A little getaway It was a nice place to relax and enjoy the great weather we had! ##### Rick D. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam D. 9 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just what we were looking for Easy check-in, great location, plenty of space, great dock, pets allowed, house was as described, awesome hosts… what more could I say! would definitely stay again. ##### Adam D. Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### William J. 29 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Happy Everything was fine, well equipped kitchen.convenient to restaurants and shopping. Happy with my stay, ##### William J. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David F. 29 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay in the Florida Keys We enjoyed our visit in the Carpe' Diem home in Marathon, Florida. Wish we could've had some better weather but who cares when you're in the Florida Keys. Connie, the owner and host, was always there when we needed local advice or to solve or answer a question. Would love to stay at Carpe' Diem again in the future. in the futuin the futurto stawwhen we ##### David F. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### William M. 12 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise in Marathon This property is a great place to stay. It is convenient to everything in Marathon. The property is well kept and clean with excellent beds. Plus there's a canal right out the back door with fish, manatees, and of course iguanas. We highly recommend this property! ##### William M. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John G., Amherst, MA 24 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Convenient Location and Great Host The house is convenient to restaurants and beaches. Connie was very welcoming and most important for me, she welcomed my dog. ##### John G. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tonya H. 29 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great for family trip! Our family spent two weeks over the holidays at Carpe Diem. Great location! Well equipped with everything you need. Connie was an excellent host! ##### Tonya H. Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David L., Inver Grove Heights, MN. USA 5 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Worked great for our family for the week The house was nice and the kitchen was very well stocked so we could easily cook for the week. Connie was an excellent host and we would stay here again if we head to Marathon again. ##### David L. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### C E. 21 Oct 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice and comes with Iguanas We had a blast. Nice house and canal deck area. Island furniture plus fun beach/Florida Keys touches everywhere, 3 big beds, 4 TVs. ##### C E. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan S. 28 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Keys visit Our stay was very nice. We appreciated the owner, Connie's, timely response to any concerns or questions we had. We also appreciated the fact that the home is dog friendly! The home was very well appointed in both the kitchen and the bathrooms. (I needed a large Band-Aid, and found one in one of the bathroom cabinets!) Marathon is in the center of the Keys, so made a good base spot, for touring all of the Keys. There are many nice restaurants on Marathon, and most have water views. We especially liked Havana Jacks on Key colony. There are also many nice city parks. Not crowded and free parking. Overall, a good place to stay!Marathon is in the center of the ke same thing ##### Susan S. Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Phil L. 16 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great guys trip! This property is perfect for a guys fishing trip. We had a great time with everything we needed. Thanks Connie. ##### Phil L. Stayed 7 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janet M. 22 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy beach house, beautifully decorated! We completely enjoyed our experience at Carpe Diem! Easy access to stores and restaurants, very dog friendly, very clean, and so comfortable! I can't say enough about Connie and her hospitality! Thanks Connie, we hope to be back next year! ##### Janet M. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda C. 7 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Stay! We had a great time at Carpe' Diem. In the morning we would have coffee on the patio and watch a mama manatee and her baby swim. The house was quaint and comfortable. The kitchen has everything you need. The location was perfect, quite neighborhood close to Sombrero Beach, shopping and restaurants. We look forward to coming back. ##### Linda C. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bill C. 16 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family getaway Well kept property, creative decor comfortable rooms. Saw manatees in the channel, caught a 34" tarpon in channel. Gathered for conversation in living room. Center location in town for checking out local stores restaurants. Several places with excellent food. Did fishing charter , grilled our catch on deck/dock delicious! Fun interacting with local Iquanas. Great trip, great place to stay! ##### Bill C. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bill C. 20 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Centrally located House was very clean. Host was exceptional. She took care of a couple of minor issues promptly. Great communication. Would book again. ##### Bill C. Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cynthia B. 20 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing If you are tired of the corporate renting (with the box with a code on the door) look no further. This little house is charming being on the channel in a very quiet neighborhood. You may be able to enjoy watching the iguanas, fish jumping or a surprise visit from a manatee. The house is located at the halfway point between Miami and Key West, you can find plenty to do.... turtle hospital, aquarium encounter and the many beaches. But remember, you're on island time so just relax and enjoy the area while staying in this little house. The owner is very good at communicating with you and giving suggestions of things to do and places to eat. I will rent again. ##### Cynthia B. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Greta S. 31 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Little Things The manager was very communicative & thoughtful. The location was great for exploring the Keys. There were lots of little things there to use if needed than we’ve had at other rentals. It was a thoughtful touch. The hot tub was great and the neighborhood was quiet but close to everything. ##### Greta S. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Candyce L. 25 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thanksgiving in the Keysf Wonderful time with friends. Key West only an hour away & Key Largo just a bit further. Super location. Good places to eat nearby. Connie is just the sweetest hostess, even loaned us a rod & reel for our bridge fishing adventure. I ##### Candyce L. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Donna H. 4 Apr 2023 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Terrible! Roach Motel! Do Your Research! ##### Donna H. 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