This was our third Marathon vacation and the second time staying at Key Colony Point. We, two adults and two 18-year-old girls, arrived for a two week high school graduation celebration. Upon arriving we were immediately struck by the clean modern décor with lots of room for a family of four. The girls took over the back bedroom, with its own bathroom, and we took the front master bedroom. All the beds were comfortable with no issues falling asleep.
This trip we saw a lot of wildlife from the balcony overlooking the Atlantic and the waterway to Vaca Cut or while we swam. Several manatees swam by feeding in the shallow waters going in both directions and we encountered one snorkeling at Bahai Honda Beach. We saw nurse sharks at the beach directly in front of the condo at low tide. And for the first time in Marathon, we saw Eagle Rays too. You’ll also notice the many small and feisty Curly-Tailed Lizards and green iguanas roaming the property.
If you’re looking for dining suggestions, don’t hesitate to try Florida Keys Steak and Lobster House (great prime rib and reservations highly recommended – ask for Bob to be your server), Key Colony Inn Restaurant & Lounge, Sparky’s Landing, Island Fish Company, Driftwood Pizza, Pasta and Subs, and Keys Fisheries. We also dined in and cooked at the condo. Our go to Florida grocery store is Publix, and in particular for their lunch meats, fried chicken, and bakery.
Summer excursions to Key West are very hot during the day and you must make at least one evening visit for dinner with the much cooler temps. If you like informal outdoor dining with live music, try Schooner Wharf Bar. We like using the City of Key West Old Town Garage at 300 Grinnell Street with a short walk to the Key West Historic Seaport and Duval Street. There’s also a free bus which allows hop on, hop off at 18 stops around Key West, the Duval Loop Bus.
The little things matter to us such as a clean condo, covered parking, the relaxed slower pace at Key Colony Point, and an adult beverage at sunset. Highly recommend this condo and would return again.