Carpe' Diem Heart of the Fl. Keys Specials

Home felt private and safe. Very quiet neighborhood. Owner/hostess was very prompt with answers to texts and prompt, on-time check-in. Owner showed us around property, made suggestions and offered assistance if needed. A few iguanas were there on the dock to greet us also. Home is on good sized canal with dockage. Perfect sized rental for family of four. The home is an older home, but has been updated and remodeled. Pricing was very reasonable for a 3 bed/2 bath rental. Lots of space to have privacy within the home after a long day sightseeing and doing outdoor activities. We liked that it was centrally located in the Keys island chain, making exploring other islands easy and accessible within minutes. Quite a few nearby Florida state parks and other nature oriented, outdoor activities or excursions to go on. Marathon’s vibe is laidback and family friendly with lots of options for things to do. Plenty of nearby chain restaurants (fast food, etc) and local seafood restaurants with interesting options. We really enjoyed our time in the Keys! You’ll never want to leave! Can’t wait for a return trip soon! Thank you so much, Miss Connie for welcoming us to paradise and for being a great hostess!

Great house right on the canal. Had everything we need and was close to stores and boat ramps but still felt private and secluded. The kids loved fishing off the dock and seeing all the wildlife. The canal leads right to the Atlantic and you’re a short boat ride to sombrero beach and 7 mile bridge. Plenty of room and would definitely recommend any family to stay. We will definitely be back.

The property was very nice and more then adequate for 4 people. It is located right on the cannal with lots of large Iguanas coming by for a visit. I wouldn't swim in the cannal but there are lots of beaches near by. There is also a Dollar Tree, Publix, and a Winn Dixie real close which is a plus. The owner is very nice and very responsive to any needs. We had a great week! Would definitly go back.

Connie communicated day of areival via text may tumes to provide direction, and unit was ready. Our arrival was in the evening, so she left lights on and keys in the table. The place was beautiful and exactly as described. We loved being on the canal, saw lots of wildlife evey morning as we had breakfast wating the iguanas and manatees. We went ti the local store for groceries before arriving at the rental, only to find others had left a few staples behind. Thankfully there were coffee filters! Connie was very attentive to our questions and needs. We had a great time and highly recommend this quaint, quite gem and plan to stay again next time we visit. If you stay, definitely check out Crane Point!!!

Connie the host was excellent! Attended to our every need. Location is ideal. Nice quiet neighborhood. Very well supplied with extra items. Towels, beach chairs. Toiletries, etc.Perfect for fishermen!A lovely vacation

Connie was the best host, she provided helpful information about the area and had the place open and inviting when we showed up. The ac was struggling and she had someone out there that day to fix it.

Connie made everything seamless from start to finish. Saw manatees off the deck!!!

Host was extremely welcoming. Unit was very nicely decorated and well equipped.

We left after 3 days and we presently have a case filed for our filthy experience. Not cleaned, mold, and the final straw was cockroaches. This place shouldnt be rented to anyone. Never going back.

Connie was great, really enjoyed meeting and talking to her. We had Manatees every day in the canal, anywhere from Mom and baby to seven one evening. Great original old keys charm and layout. All on one floor, no climbing stairs. We really enjoyed the week.

Had a wonderful time here! We had everything we needed and enjoyed the screened lanai and back deck. Even had a visit from some friendly manatees. It was comfortable and plenty of room for 2 couples and one fur baby. It was a quiet street ad convenient to the gas station, grocery, great food, beach, etc. We will stay again.

We had our pet, rooms were good size & beds were comfortable, water pressure was good also for showers, kitchen was fully stocked, more than I expected, tvs in 4 rooms thruout, the hot tub was a bonus, convenient location to grocery store & pharmacy. We enjoyed our stay , too bad they don’t have 6 stars for a review but this may qualify

Review… chime in and I’ll attach it. 3 star review.Connie is a sweetheart, she was there when we checked in with the key. She was back over that night 6 times to do her best in helping us with the fridge as the GFI switch’s kept tripping. She gave us an extension cord and an electrician showed up as soon as she could have on come. She came over with a shop vac to blow out the AC condenser as the house was hot. The kitchen stays around 85 the sun beats on that side of the home. The home was not clean, I scrubbed the freezer and fridge before we put our food in it, then our food defrosted and went cold to warm to cold a few times. Connie did offer to cover food costs. There were dead cockroaches (at least they were dead) in one bed, in the closets and bathrooms. We did a good vacuum, cleaned the floors and washed the sheets. I washed both showers before we used them. The dishwasher really doesn’t clean the dishes.The back patio and dock areas are great spaces. Deep canal and easy access to keep our boat on the dock. The hot tub could use a good cleaning. Having the BBQ and deep freezer were a bonus.

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!

Nice little cottage on a canal! Perfect for boaters!!

Good location. Eclectic property

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

Really enjoyed our stay. Nice home, great location good times...

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

We had a week long reservation and had to leave after one night as there was an extreme musty odor throughout the duplex and it triggered my asthma horribly. I have lived in Florida all my life and had asthma since I was 2 years old and it hardly ever bothers me. The lock did not work on the sliding door leading from the dining room to the small screen enclosure. Both my friend and I worked with it for a long time night one with no success. We know how screen door locks work. No rod to put in the door well either. There also were small flying bugs coming out of the master bathroom sink. Very old place. Sadly, the host did not offer, or pay, any sort of refund for the six nights we could not stay. Very poor practice for a host, since the departure could not be helped.

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.

This home is in an excellent, central location of Marathon and the Florida Keys. Connie, the host, has excellent communication and frequently checked-in to make sure we had everything we needed. She even brought us sweet NYE treats upon check-in. The house is beautiful and well-equipped. The outside space has a lovely deck on a canal that leads to the ocean. The house has everything you may need, from plentiful towels, to fishing poles, to beach chairs and more! The rooms are spacious and the beds are very comfortable. My husband had to work during our time there, and the wifi worked great. I would recommend this home to anyone traveling to Marathon and we would return. Thank you Connie!

Fishing cabin at best

Ad doesn't represent condition of house today. Very old and tired. Patio didn't lock, screens broken. Not safe. Uncomfortable sofas. No yard for dog. House was filty.

House was conviently located to all fun places and great food on land as well as In the water. Great place to visit.