My husband and I booked this home to bring our three kids to (ages 16 and twin 12 year olds) to enjoy over fall break. We love KCB and the entire Marathon area, so we are very familiar with the location and this house did not disappoint! We were IMMEDIATELY greeted by a huge manatee in the canal right off of our dock! He was really friendly and set the tone of our entire week of adventures and relaxation. We found that while we always love the Cabana Club, it was really nice having the little pool right in our backyard for early morning or late night swims. We enjoyed seeing all of the marine life in the canal including a variety of fish, one very nosey barracuda, sting ray, a skate, and even a nurse shark (they are like puppy dogs). The kitchen was well stocked, as well as the whole house with nice bedding, and plenty of towels, including beach towels. The mattresses all were incredibly comfortable too, which is sometimes hard to find in a rental, but a definite plus!! We had one issue that was quickly resolved within a couple of hours. We loved this house and the location! We even chartered a fishing excursion while there in KCB and caught all kinds of fish off the reef. Another fantastic time in Paradise! We would definitely rent this house again.

Property was everything describe and more enjoyed tremendously will return

Wonderful Christmas memories were made at this beautiful home on Key Colony Beach! We loved the home! SO clean & beautifully decorated with everything you could ask for from the fully stocked kitchen to the glorious pool & cabana...every square inch was delightful! Great location in the Florida keys with an easy drive to everything!!! Look forward to visiting again ~ Happy New Year!

This is a fabulous vacation home - everything you need and more! Really enjoyed the pool and outdoor area - felt like a resort without all the extra people! The house has plenty of room, a great kitchen and super comfortable beds . . . we loved it and will be back!

I lost count of the number of times someone in our group said, "This place is perfect! It has everything I could want!" The decor is tasteful and beachy without being cheesy. The beds and couches are extremely comfortable. The kitchen is fully stocked- we had every pot, pan and dish needed for a full Thanksgiving dinner. And as perfect as the inside was, the outside area is even better. The pool is the perfect size and temperature for relaxing. They thought of everything for outdoor comfort- the oscillating fan and sun shade for the tiki hit were clutch! The light under the water allowed night sightings of fish and even a shark! We would love to come back every year!

My brothers and I travel to Key Colony every year for a lobster trip. This has been one of the nicest places we have had the pleasure to stay. The house was warm and inviting, with all the amenities you would ever need. You can access the Gulf waters or the Atlantic Ocean in just a few minutes for the ample sized dock. The pool is a perfect size for a small or medium group of people and has a chiller to keep it refreshing. The bedroom were all comfortable and large. We had an awesome time and will definitely be booking again next year.

I would go back every summer! We enjoyed the bikes we rode them to sparkeys about every night very relaxing.

All of our needs and wants were met! The pool, tiki hut, and dock were perfect after diving and fishing each day. The kitchen is well stocked. Bait freezer came in handy! Key Colony is the perfect place for a family vacation and “a cut above” really was perfect to celebrate our parents 50th wedding anniversary! Thank you Cindy! We will be returning! The Stauffer’s and Miccichis

This home is absolutely gorgeous . Kitchen is very well-stocked. The beds are absolutely amazing. They spared no expense in decorating this home. The pool is heated. Beautiful underwater lights that come on at night underneath the dock. You Will not be disappointed. This is probably the nicest home in key colony we have ever rented .

Our family consisting of 6 adults spent a week here. The place is an oasis. Clean, clean, clean! Quiet canal area. Because it is centrally located it was easy to get around. The pool was so refreshing & the Tiki hut was a favorite gathering spot also. The neighbors were very friendly and eager to share about the best places around the area. The only drawback I could remotely discuss is the lack of staple items in the kitchen such as sugar, flour & cooking oil. We have stayed in other VRBO/Home Away homes and these staples were always provided in small amounts. Also there were no twist ties or bag clips to close unused portions. Cindy is a marvel to work with...very accommodating. The "kids" say they want to return next year so we'll be booking soon to reserve our week!

We have been renting on VRBO/HOMEAWAY for over 5 years all over the country and in bahamas. This has been one of the BEST vacation rentals we have stayed in yet. Key colony beach was great for a familiy vacation. Nice and quiet, friendly people, walking distance to Key Colony Inn and Sparkys. Walking distance to Inch Beach. Quick 5 min boat ride out to Vaca Cut and them some of the best fishing/diving you could ask for. The house had everything you could need for your stay including a full kitchen with supplies for cooking. The bait freezer in the garage is KEY. Tiki hut provided the perfect shaded area with ceiling fan for relaxing in the backyard while people enjoyed the private heated/cooled spa pool which was a HIT. Dock was clean and in great condition, big enough for 37" boat. Cleaning table has lights and a shaded canopy which was awesome for cleaning endless amounts of tuna after a morning at the marathon humps. I know we will for sure be staying again at "A CUT ABOVE" and Cindy and Mike were more than helpful for any needs or questions you may have.

Upon our arrival, I didn't realize most of the homes in Key Colony were duplexes. This home is exception! Very clean and updated with all the modern features and creature comforts you would expect. Great 3br layout with a private master bath. Beds were very comfortable. Kitchen was well equipped (except for coffee filters). You will need your own paper products. Back yard has a wonderful tiki hut and a small but extremely refreshing pool large enough for 6 adults. Having a pool in the keys is a must and this pool is truly refreshing. The boat dock is excellent and well equiped with power, water and a bait station. The seawall will protect your boat and the canal is wide. You can fish off the canal for entertainment. Alas, the only thing we could not control was the weather, but aside from being blown out, this home will provide every comfort you will require while on vacation.

Our family of four booked this house for our spring break based on all the positive reviews which were 100% accurate. The photos of the home are beautiful, but the house and pool area were even nicer in person. The owners went the extra mile to ensure that we had everything we needed from beach towels to bikes. The house and pool were extremely well maintained, clean, comfortable and the homes is decorated beautifully. We loved the huge leather couch, comfy mattresses and I especially enjoyed the night light in the canal. The property manager met us there. She was very responsive before and during our stay and answered all of our questions. It was an A+ experience.

My family of 4 (2 children) spent a wonderful week in this lovely home. Everything exceeded our expectations. We use VRBO to rent often and this experience from start to finish was one of, if not THE best. The home has all comforts PLUS and is well taken care of. The owner even provided a very large, organized binder with all kinds of information about the area, restaurants, rentals, etc. The neighbors were very friendly and we never felt like we were too close to them. We rented a boat and loved the location to both the ocean and the bay. Cindy was most helpful and professional and promptly met us when we arrived. We had NO issues during our stay and would highly recommend this rental to anyone looking for a home away from home.

This rental had everything that you could ever need while on vacation! Very clean and the property was well maintained. I would recommend this property to all family and friends!

Great house with nice up to date furnishings. Incredible back yard area with underwater light in canal, cute little heated pool, nice dock with composit decking, concrete pool deck, and paver patio with tiki hut. Owner and manager both live nearby and arrended to any need promptly. We left a few things behind, and they were kind enough to box them up and ship them to me. Would love to stay here again.

I am a physician with a very busy office and needed a restful vacation in the keys. This house is just perfect, clean, looks new, great dock, wonderful pool and hut. Easy access with the boat.Nice local beach at walking distance. Every amenity. Despute having 2 days of small craft advisory it was perfect. We escaped one day to Key West. Nice retaurants near by. The best snorkeling at sombrero reef and great fishing.

This place was perfect from check in to check out. Nothing to complain about. Cindy let us in as soon as she could. Pictures normally make the place look better. This place was better in person. Highly recommend!!!

This house was perfect for my girlfriend and our 5 kids. We had an amazing time and will definitely rent this property again. Very clean and spacious...everything you need for a week in the Keys!!! Cindy and her husband Mike are a joy to work with in regards to managing the rental process. This was our favorite vacation to date by far!!!!

This rental house is perfect for one or two families. The family/living/dining area is very spacious with large sliding glass doors overlooking the pool, tiki and water. The pool has a nice ledge for sitting with a drink and soaking in the sun. When you need shade, hop out and sit under the tiki. There was a manatee that came by to say hi a couple of times which our kids loved. We docked a 29' fishing boat and walked on and off it with ease. There is a cleaning table with a sink and hose to clean up after a day of fishing. It's short cruise from the pier to the ocean. Make sure to walk to Sunset Beach where the sunsets are amazing. Marathon Key is the perfect place to stay. There are plenty of things to do on the Key (my favorite is the Turtle Hospital) and it's an easy drive to any of the other Keys (especially Key West). We're definitely going back!

This rental house is perfect. It is a beautiful duplex that has more to offer than you will ever need. The layout of the duplex is so convenient and creative. The pool and tiki hut makes you never want to leave. The unit has so many extras that have been supplied from beach chairs, beach towels to fishing pools and bikes the list is endless. We had the best vacation ever and will go back again.