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 ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33300000/33292500/33292451/28705675.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&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) ![Sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33300000/33292500/33292451/85a2ae68.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 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 house: 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 ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Check-out instructions The host requires you complete the following before checking out: Load and start the dishwasher Gather used towels Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash Turn off the lights I do not change a cleaning fee so I expect your party to leave the house as close to the way you found it at check-in please😃 Departure check list is available upon arrival in welcoming book to assist in departure procedures for your convenience.😊 Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 3 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) Note from host: Owner contact required before booking . ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Perfect for supervised children over 5 ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know 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 Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock 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 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 - 2.0 km - The Turtle Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.6 km - Sombrero Beach - 6 min drive - 3.7 km - Vaca Key - 7 min drive - 5.9 km #### 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 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 vacation 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 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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