Title: Carpe' Diem Heart of the Fl. Keys Specials - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Carpe' Diem Heart of the Fl. Keys Specials Waterfront cottage with kitchen and furnished lanai ![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) ![Smart TV, books, music library, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33300000/33292500/33292451/ccd0d3ae.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) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33300000/33292500/33292451/d3e9f7f8.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 - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home 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 - Beach nearby - Beach loungers ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Freezer - Ice maker - Kitchenette - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - 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 - 3 pets total (up to 50 lbs 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. - Wheelchair accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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 - Snorkeling 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 9.6 Exceptional 74 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-22&endDate=2025-11-23&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.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-22&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=101949935&PinnedHotelID=101949935&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/86000000/85540000/85534800/85534711/f6761702.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### OPEN WATERFRONT \[not canal\] HOUSE \[not duplex\] Snorkel right from your backyard Marathon - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.0 Wonderful 26 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-22&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=85534711&PinnedHotelID=85534711&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 222 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-22&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=99522454&PinnedHotelID=99522454&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39540000/39532300/39532202/39aaf66e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Castaway 2/2 w/ 50\` Ft. 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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 transportation 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 - 0.8 km - Florida Keys Country Club - 3 min drive - 1.7 km - Sombrero Beach - 5 min drive - 3.7 km - The Turtle Hospital - 8 min drive - 3.6 km - Vaca Key - 13 min drive - 6.2 km #### Getting around - Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 2 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk - ‪Cracked Conch Cafe - ‬18 min walk - ‪Keys Fisheries, Market & Marina - ‬4 min drive - ‪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 50 lbs 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? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Carpe' Diem Heart of the Fl. Keys Specials located? > Offering direct access to the beach, this Marathon cottage 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 mi (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.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 97 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 ### 4/10 Poor #### Faye B. Dec 31, 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 #### Linda W., Somerset Feb 22, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location The home was in a perfect location. Had everything we needed. ##### Linda W. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John G., Amherst, MA Feb 24, 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 #### Michael N. Jul 24, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just what we needed Perfect location in Marathon. Thanks for everything! ##### Michael N. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda C. Apr 7, 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 #### Michelle S. Feb 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent hosts, great location, comfortable home! Connie and Rick are excellent hosts! Two bedrooms and 2 baths were very convenient for 2 couples. Tv in all bedrooms and living area. Kitchen had any appliance you could imagine. The location was great with easy access to state parks, tourist spots and restaurants. Thanks to the best hosts ever!! ##### Michelle S. Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine S. Jul 18, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Amenities This place had great amenities!!! The hot tub was a special treat at night when coming back from a day on the water, sightseeing, a trip to Key West, and hanging with friends. It was so nice to have our boat out back, all the comforts of home, and a neighborhood that was dog friendly. Our family and doggies enjoyed our time at Carpe Diem. Connie and Captain Rick were very helpful and great hosts!!! ##### Christine S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Carol c. May 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our vacation Nice big eat in kitchen, family room was comfortable. The patio was on the canal and had plenty of room. Close to grocery stores and the beach. When we visited it was extremely warm and the air conditioner could not keep up. I have asthma and we needed to cut our trip short due to the heat. ##### Carol c. Stayed 7 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeanette A. Dec 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for our family boating/fishing getaway This house was perfect for our family vacation with our boat. We had a few good fishing days, and keeping the boat in the water was so convenient. Dock had all we needed for relaxing, docking, rinsing and cleaning fish. Connie was the perfect host. Attentive and responsive. Our teenage kids had their own rooms, which was perfect. Thanks for the hospitality, Connie! ##### Jeanette A. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Donna H. Apr 4, 2023 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Terrible! Roach Motel! Do Your Research! ##### Donna H. Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Vanessa H. Aug 2, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Another Framily Mini Season 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. ##### Vanessa H. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### David K. Nov 22, 2017 #### Great Property in Marathon, FL Everything was wonderful about our stay. The Manatees in the water out back were fun to watch. We used the grill on the porch several times, made it feel like home. The washer & dryer was very handy. The house was more than described, with very comfortable beds. Captain Rick & Connie were very helpful & wonderful neighbors. We plan on coming back soon. All our future stays in the Keys will be here. Best value in the Florida Keys! Well worth the 1,000 mile trip. Thanks again for all. David Kennamer ##### David K. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan B., New Bern, NC Feb 16, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our week in paradise 🌴🐠🦎☀️ Connie and Capt. Rick made our stay in Marathon so easy. It is a very comfortable well equipped home. The beds were great, plenty of space for entertaining some friends inside and out, the hot tub and outdoor large table were such a great bonus. Our visitors, the neighborhood iguana and manatee’s on the canal were so cool to see everyday. Plenty of parking, towels and kitchen options for cooking and beverages. The kitchen appliances are really new and clean. Next time we hope to bring the boat to be able to utilize the waterfront space and fish cleaning station! Thanks for the wonderful stay guys!! ##### Susan B. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020 ### 6/10 Okay #### William M. Jun 17, 2023 Disliked: Cleanliness #### Could be better. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, jacuzzi type pool. On canal with dock. Sunroom. Dining space in kitchen. Large kitchen with many smaller appliances. Attractive but overgrown landscaping. We thought the inside was over decorated. After settling in we realized the cleaning crew hadn’t done much of a job, so we spent some time cleaning and washing dish ware et al. Also emptied fridge of items apparently left by previous tenants, but past the use by date. Not the best rental experience. We were not sure the owner was aware the conditions we found in the unit. ##### William M. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cassandra C. Aug 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Had a great time! We had a great time! The house was close to two grocery stores which is super convenient. We cooked most of our meals to save money! About anything you could need was there for cooking purposes. I loved the fridge! Also everyone told us the groceries at the keys were insanely priced but really they weren’t as bad as we were told! We packed coolers full of food and it really wasn’t necessary lol! The canal at the dock was about 18’ deep but the water does get skinny on your way out of the channel- about 2’ of water. The owners give great instructions and directions on how to navigate that. We brought our 22’ bay boat and had plenty of water and room. Just be careful and listen to the hosts instructions on the channel. It was the perfect size house for us! The owners are very friendly and easy to communicate with. The house felt private and safe! We especially enjoyed drinking coffee on the dock every morning and winding down in the evenings there! The bait freezer was a huge plus for us as well. ##### Cassandra C. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Howell H. Dec 2, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Thanksgiving in Marathon Connie and Rick were great hosts. Couldn’t ask for a better place for the price in Marathon. The accommodations were very nice. We booked this trip to celebrate my 50th birthday. Connie had everything we needed. Kitchen was fully functional and had everything you needed to cook meals and also a grill for cooking your catch outback. There’s also a freezer outside to keep bait in. For those planning to bring a boat keep in mind that the channel is quite shallow and a challenge to navigate for the first time. Also the road that the house is on has a tight turn which is hard to make with a truck and trailer. However, the place to park your trailer is very spacious and plenty of room for any size trailer. The area is very quiet and peaceful. You also will see manatees and large iguanas sunbathing on the back porch. All in all its a great place and you will be very comfortable staying here. ##### Howell H. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracy S., South Daytona, Florida Jun 18, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Outstanding hospitality Right from the start the hospitality that Connie and Captain Rick gave us was impeccable. They met us when we arrived and C. Rick helped my husband get the boat and trailer situated. Connie showed me around the property and offered me a cold beverage and I sure needed one! The kitchen is outfitted with new appliances and we used most of all the small appliances too. The rental had a fence to keep the dogs safe and out of harms way. The dock is fantastic. It has a ladder which my 81 year old mother in law used to get on and off our boat. The dock also has a step down to use for low tide to access the boat. My husband forgot a fan that I set out to bring, but Connie to the rescue and dropped one off for us to use. There is also a bait freezer which we made use of for our bait. If you are looking for a great rental and fabulous hospitality, you shouldn't look any further. Carpe Diem is the place for you! ##### Tracy S. Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa H. Apr 9, 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 #### Marc W. Apr 7, 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 ### 8/10 Good #### Barbara W. Mar 1, 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 #### Susan S. Feb 28, 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 ### 8/10 Good #### john f. Feb 10, 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 #### David F. Jan 29, 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 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Lynn G. Jan 25, 2025 Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy #### Terrible! 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. ##### Lynn G. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cynthia B. Jan 20, 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. 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