Marathon Vacation Rental house

We booked 2 weeks in paradise in May 2007, with no plans for anything but relaxation. The weather was fabulous. When we arrived we found the setting to be beautiful, the house to be spacious and the neighbors to be friendly. Due to having just changed realitors we had a few issues that needed attention and (1) phone call took care of them immediately. Cathy was very concerned that we had an enjoyable vacation and double checked that everything was taken care of.

We brought jet skis with us and the dock was perfect. We also had our choc lab with us and she enjoyed jumping off the dock for a swim when she got hot. The inside of the house supplied all we needed and the local markets were fantastic for fresh foods and fish. The kitchen had all the utensils we needed for many gourmet meals. The bedrooms, baths and livingroom were nicely decorated and had plenty of space. The laundry room area (outside the front door attached to the 3rd bedroom) was great for not having to track sand thru the house.

The outside patio in the back had plenty of space for enjoying cooking out, the hot tub had privacy and the storage area kept all of our gear out of sight. I would recommend the house for those who have kids that can stay away from the docking area safely. My husband and several friends that visited fished off the dock and the point at the end of the street almost daily.

We went to the nature preserve, shopped in the the strip malls and around town. Used the public docks to put in, ate at several great restaurants and had a lot of fun in the sun jet skiing. The drive to Key West was pleasant and we made the trip 3 times while we were there.

The neighbors were quiet and had beautifully appointed gardens and offered advise on places to go and see. Snorkling and scuba diving were readily available with equipment rentals and tours close by. I spent several hours reading in the sun without disruption or noise daily. We had a great time and found the peace and quiet to be a plus. Catherine has accomplished creating a paradise.

My husband and I have spent our early winter holiday at Catherine's Tropical Paradise for the past 2 years (2007 and 2008). We extended our stay in 2008 because we had such a great time and were so satisfied with everything after our holiday in 2007. The house is a good size, extremely well-equipped and clean. All the renter has to do is purchase groceries. It's location on the canal leading to the Atlantic Ocean is very quiet and quite private. The owners are very attentive to their property with regular garden and hot tub maintenance.

Being located in the centre of the Keys (MM50), day trips to nearby State Parks, Key West, Key Largo and all places inbetween are easy. Marathon provides all the necessary amenities - grocery, drug and department stores.

The house is located on a very quite street, the house is open and big and there is room to move around, is close to everything and the neighboors since to be very friendly. The house was clean and well maintained and the canal was the great for every one to swim is like having a pool all for you. Everyone in my family enjoyed it very much and we had a great time at the house, even became friends with a couple of neighboors. It was quick and easy to get to the ocean and fishing was great , I would recommend the house to anyone that wants to relax and have fun and of course fish.