At Casa Clara Resort, wake up to the soothing sounds of the Atlantic Ocean from your private patio just steps away from a pristine beach. Enjoy a romantic dinner in your full kitchen or stroll to 4 nearby seafood restaurants within walking distance.
Reviews
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire condo
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 493 sq m
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
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About this property
This Oceanfront Resort HAS IT ALL!!
Fantastic 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo resort. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the Atlantic Ocean from the patio just steps from the white sandy beach. Make sure you head out to the pier each evening at sunset to see picture postcard views.
This condo suite is updated with all new furniture and boasts two large bedrooms and two private baths. In the Master Suite, there is a King sized bed along with dresser, night stands, large closet and big screen TV. Wake up each morning to the rolling surf just outside your sliding doors to the patio. The Guest Suite has two Twin beds (conversion to King upon request) as well as dresser, night stand, large closet and big screen TV. The living room features a sleeper sofa, recliner, and additional seating as well as a big screen TV. High speed internet/WiFi provided.
The full kitchen has everything you'll need to prepare a romantic gourmet meal, or just Margaritas! There is a washer and dryer located in the unit as well as central air conditioning and remote controlled ceiling fans throughout. This is a very comfortable layout for couples or a family.
Relax on your private beach or beside the temperature-controlled swimming pool. Stroll out to our private fishing pier and throw your line in to catch the best fish in the Keys. (fishing gear is provided) Choose your dining pleasure locally at 4 seafood restaurants within .25 miles. You are also within walking distance to multiple charter fishing opportunities and a dive shop to head out and enjoy the water for a day.
Casa Clara Resort boasts private tennis courts on-site, and a nine-hole golf course is less than a mile away.
Nearly ALL listed activities are within walking/cycling distance from the resort, with a designated bike lane throughout the island for you to walk, run, cycle or rollerblade.
Airplane and Helicopter Sightseeing tours located within 1 mile. Power boat rentals are a short walk/bike away.
For your pleasure, bicycles are provided during your entire stay!!
If you'd like to spend the day sightseeing in the Keys, there are many options to choose from. Key West is only an hour drive to the south. Or head north to the Dolphin Research Center or to Theatre of the Sea where you can enjoy a variety of tours, shows and sea life encounters. In Marathon, daily tours are offered at The Turtle Hospital, Crane Point Natural Hammock, or the Pigeon Key historic site.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Heated pool
Internet
Available in the condo: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car recommended
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Games
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible parking space
In-room accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Smoke-free property
Note from host: Smoking on your outside patio only
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near the marina
Near the ocean
Things to do
Bicycles
Boat
Golf
Heated pool
Kayak
Tennis
Water sports equipment
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Family Friendly
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking on your outside patio only
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Key Colony Beach, this condo is by the ocean. Marathon Air Museum and Crane Point Museum and Nature Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center and Florida Keys Country Club. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby. Visit our Key Colony Beach travel guide
Does This Oceanfront Resort HAS IT ALL!! have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is This Oceanfront Resort HAS IT ALL!! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at This Oceanfront Resort HAS IT ALL!! ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at This Oceanfront Resort HAS IT ALL!! ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at This Oceanfront Resort HAS IT ALL!! ?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is This Oceanfront Resort HAS IT ALL!! located?
Situated by the ocean, this condo building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Coco Plum Beach and Sunset Park Beach. Marathon Visitor Center and Curry Hammock State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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This Oceanfront Resort HAS IT ALL!! Reviews
Reviews
Wonderful
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Love the area. Beautiful grounds, warm pool, nice beach, fishing pier and people were very friendly. Key Colony Beach is a wonderful island with many activities going on. We enjoyed the tennis and pickleball courts. We did not use the bikes provided since we brought our own, but they are very nice. The condo definitely needs updating. Living room sofa was not comfortable. Bathrooms are very small. Primary bed was comfortable. Kitchen is stocked well. Appliances worked great except there is no ice maker. We were very disappointed in the sliding doors. The primary bedroom doors did not work at all, never able to use. The living room doors were very hard to open even after we cleaned the tracks. We had to run the A/C the whole time because we couldn't open doors or use the screens. Living room doors were the main doors we used since they walked out to a nice little patio. Owner said he will fix doors when he comes down next time.
I would love to give this property 5 stars because it truly has a lot of good things going for it. But, the two negatives made sleeping very hard, so that drops the overall score way down.
Pros:
* The location is really great. Key Colony Beach is super laid back and easy going place.
* Casa Clara (the complex) is very beautifully kept up and a quiet and very safe complex.
* the unit itself was pretty clean.
* the property manager was quick to respond and check in and check out were so easy (big plus!)
* the kitchen is nicely equipped with good appliances and everything you need
* the furniture (excluding the bedrooms) is very clean and seems new
* while the unit isn’t ocean view (unless you sit in the one dining room chair that can see the reflection of the ocean in the mirrored wall), there is a nice little patio where you can see the ocean and the ocean and pool are just steps away.
Now for the negatives:
* the bedrooms leave a lot to be desired. The beds are terribly uncomfortable - and not like everyone has a different taste in beds bad, but as in super uncomfortable. (We even tried sticking blankets and towels on the master bed but could still feel springs and ridges in the bed)
* the bedrooms need black out curtains! There is an exterior hallway right outside the master and then walkway lights right outside the second room. You can literally read a book in the middle of the night without turning on a light (I know, I tested it out when I was awake at 3am as if LT felt like it was sunrise in the room). Even if the HOA requires the white blinds that are currently on the windows, this situation could be easily resolved with curtains over the windows.
* put an extension cord/ power strip for accessible plugs near the beds!
Overall, this condo was nice. We would stay there again IF they got new mattresses and put up curtains (out of the four of us, two are light sleepers and two are very heavy sleepers who can sleep most anywhere; but unfortunately none of us slept well because of these two issues).
Jenny Z.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Susan R.
8 Mar 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Location & Complex wonderful
First of all, the condo is managed by the owner who lives out of state. Therefore any issues we had we had to contact him by phone. He had no one in the area that could do routine maintenance. I gave one star for cleanliness of the Condo do to the fact that upon our arrival we walked into the unit and found it had not been cleaned after the previous renter had left that morning. After phones calls with the owner we managed to work out the matter. He stated we would get a credit for that night, and $100 for a nice dinner. Housekeepers showed up the next day at 6PM’ish and left around 7PM’ish. The closet door in the master was off the track, the blinds on the second bedroom window were on the floor, the patio door in the master we could not get open or the blinds on it. The screen on the patio door in the living room was torn and did not open very easily. These are minor repairs but when there is no one down there to take care of the fixes it is very disturbing. Communication with the owner was very good, but again he could not fix anything for us while we were there for 15 days. The location is great, the complex is great, the people staying in other units were great. The owner has offered a discount for 2024 if we wish to come down again. We are still thinking about his offer. Having just gone through the pandemic, the fact that we were in a place that the previous renters had just left 6 hours before us was disturbing. The upside was that the owner was at least easy to communicate with, he was very apologetic as well as embarrassed. WE were lucky that the previous renters had left the unit neat, the kitchen was tidy no dirty dishes in the dishwasher. The management of the complex has nothing to do with the unit we were in as the owner uses VRBO and not them to rent the unit. The time there was heavenly, 80 + degrees, blue sky, bright sun NO RAIN for 15 days.
My husband and I stayed in the 2 bedroom 2 bath fully furnished apartment and enjoyed every minute of it. Very relaxing and quiet. My only complaint is bathroom size. They are small with little counter space. Kitchen was very nice and I love having washer/dryer in the apartment. We will definitely be back!
Overall the condo was good. Could use some updates. People in the condo's were very nice & helpful with events happening. Close to a lot of things. Weather beautiful!
We had to cancel because of corona virus. Robert rebooked is for next year, no refund.
arleen c.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
MaryEllen M.
30 Mar 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Wonderful location . Property is kept clean and neat including raking the shore line weekly !!
All the amenities you will need . Owner responds quickly to questions . Great location on the property. Had a great time. Lots of memories !! Thank you !
Kitchen needs some work but the place is great . people are very friendly. pool is warn and fun. Property is right on the water.
jeff h.
Verified
8/10 Good
Kitty L.
17 Apr 2019
Wonderful trip
The location was perfect. The pool and pier were just lovely. The condo was very nice. Very well equipped with everything we needed and more. The owner, Robert, was very attentive to our needs. Was quick to respond to our questions.
Kitty L.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ruby S.
25 Mar 2019
3rd year there Love casa clara
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Ruby S.
Stayed 58 nights in Jan 2019
Archival
10/10 Excellent
maureen K.
21 Apr 2017
Awesome place to stay!!
This 2 bedroom condo is perfect! Has all you need to enjoy your stay in Key Colony Beach. Great restaurants with bands and happy hour in walking distance. The best of both worlds right outside your back door with a well maintained pool overlooking the ocean connected to a private peer for those who stay in the condo complex. Key Colony has a tranquil feel to it and is centrally located in Marathon where you have everything you need. You are less than an hour from Key West. The people are friendly and you'll find it easy to park or walk around this area. The Manager, Rob was a pleasure to deal with! Can't wait to go back!
maureen K.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
16 Jun 2016
Vacation in Paradise!!!
Casa Clara was beautiful!! Loved the courtyard with all of the beautiful plants. The condo was super clean with all of the amenities you could ask for. The beach is steps from the property where we could snorkel and fish all day. The salt water pool was so nice after a day at the beach with lounges, umbrellas and tables for relaxing or entertaining your family. Any questions we had, Rob was happy to answer and very helpful with the area and all of its attractions and restaurants. We were pleasantly surprised with amount of things to do in Marathon and the surrounding Keys! We went to Bahia Honda beach which is listed as the most beautiful beach in North America! It did not disappoint!! It was gorgeous! We went on The Marathon Lady and reeled in lots of fish that we brought to the restaurant in town and had delicious fish tacos. Rob provides two bicycles and we rode around Colony Key every morning. There is a really nice golf course within walking distance and at least three restaurants within walking distance as well. We highly recommend this property it was a relaxing vacation in paradise!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2016
Archival
10/10 Excellent
16 Jun 2016
Paradise Well Maintained!
We loved the location. Key Colony Beach is a good" Starting-off " for many things to do. With bikes provided, we enjoyed the local sights.
We loved the ocean view from the terrace, out our back door, the Under-water Lighted Pier, the beautiful pool. The home was newly decorated, clean, well-appointed and comfortable.
We would go back in a "Heartbeat". Would love to stay longer the next time. I would recommend this spot to my friends. So much to do or just relaxing on the sand.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2016
Archival
6/10 Okay
Joyce H.
26 Mar 2016
Great location, clean, comfortable condo
Communication about check in could have been better. Owner said anytime after 4p, we arrived at 5:15p and condo property manager had left for the day. There was no note or envelope left for us in the condo office. We called the number on the door and was told our condo was open and keys were on the counter.
Condo was clean and living room, dining room is comfortably furnished. Both bedrooms were very nice with wonderful beds/mattresses/linens. Very comfortable. Nice TV's were in living room and each bedroom. To our surprise some pantry items, paper items, toiletries were left for our use.
The bathrooms need to be updated. The kitchen is very much in need of an update. The kitchen was adequately but not overly equipped. We had to go to the dollar store and purchase measuring spoons, cheese grater and those aluminum foil pans to use in oven. On a Sunday when the property manager was not there, the air conditioning went out and fans in the dining room/living room also stopped working. My husband was able to locate the breaker and restarted the air conditioning but could not figure out the fans. We did not report because we were leaving on Tuesday and planned to report it at check out, but when we left the property manager was not there.
Location, location, location, it was beautiful. Pool and fishing pier on the beach was great and bottom floor condo was located near both. My biggest disappointment in the condo was the view from within the condo. There was none, the view was the side of the opposite building. The condo is located on the side of the building, ground floor, middle. Even sitting on the patio, view is somewhat limited. I say this only because when booking this condo, I looked at the picture he had of the view "Oceanside" which looked like it was off the balcony from inside the condo. That is not the view from the condo. But saying this, the condo is very close to reaching the pool, beach and fishing pier.
Joyce H.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2016
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Laura W.
11 Feb 2016
Clean and Comfortable Unit Steps to the Ocean
The unit is exceptionally clean and comfortable. We had everything needed to enjoy our stay-- including very comfortable beds and secure WIFI. I had a a few questions before and during our stay and Robert was very responsive and timely with responses. Make sure if you visit KCB to check out Sparky's (a five minute walk from the unit) for the best Fish Tacos EVER! Or for a more retro vibe, enjoy dinner at Castaways in downtown Marathon -- it's been a local favorite for over 40 years!
Laura W.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2016
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Michelle T.
22 Jul 2015
Great time at Casa Clara!!
Just returned from the most relaxing vacation in Marathon Key! The condo was so clean, comfortable and fully equipped. There wasn't one thing that we needed that wasn't already there. It was especially helpful to have a washer and dryer in the condo. I loved sitting out on our patio and being able to see the water, birds and iguanas right from the condo. My husband and I also enjoyed coming home from a day out and relaxing by the pool before dinner. There are plenty of comfortable lounge chairs and tables with umbrellas. The condo is located in Key Colony in walking distance to sunset park, a marina and many delicious restaurants. We especially liked Sparkys for dinner. My husband and I had such a relaxing vacation here we will definitely return either alone for another couples getaway or with our 2 kids- there is definitely enough room! Can't wait to return to the Keys!!
Michelle T.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
22 Jul 2015
perfect condo !
My girlfriend and I stayed here at the Casa Clara Resort in key colony beach and we had a blast. Condo is very clean and cozy. The pool ( ocean front view ) it's 20 steps from the door and the beach is 10 steps from the pool it was PERFECT! We highly reccomend staying here as we will make this a every year vacation spot!!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Darrell F.
27 Jun 2015
Relaxing vacation!
Our family really enjoyed our stay in Key Colony Beach. The condo was perfect for our stay....oceanfront pool, shuffleboard, tennis, bikes, private pier. Very quiet neighborhood. The property manager was extremely nice and helpful. Would definitely recommend Robert's property!
Darrell F.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Rick V.
19 Mar 2015
Best Vacation Ever!!! Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!
We took the kids on a two week getaway and this was the best vacation we've ever had!! This resort rental had everything for my wife and kids at our fingertips. How great it was to watch the kids at the pool from our patio with our frozen drinks while looking at the ocean!! The kids loved the tennis courts and having their own bikes. The owners provide tennis racquets, fishing poles, and bikes which was a nice touch. The unit itself was very nice, and everything seemed to be brand new! My wife especially liked having the bathroom in the master suite and the kids liked the big screen TV's. We walked to all the local restaurants during our stay, and especially liked Cabana Breezes which is right next door. They were so nice there and the food was great! We drove to Key West (twice!!), which was awesome and we made it there in an hour. Thank you again Rob, and we'll see you next year!!!
Rick V.
Archival
8/10 Good
christine h.
18 Mar 2015
condo in marathon
Rob had a very nice property and I would recommend it to any of my friends