Considered as midway point of Florida Keys, in Monroe County, Florida, and an hour's drive from Key West and Key Largo, Marathon is one of the emerging vacation destinations of United States. Visitors from all parts of the world flock to this place to enjoy water sports and outdoor activities amid a serene ambiance. Today, Marathon is one among the developed cities of Florida and features many modern complexes and retail outlets. The city also has many contemporary Marathon vacation rentals that are equipped with modern facilities and offer various accommodation facility as per vacationer’s needs.

Provided with contemporary facilities, most of the vacation homes and house rentals in Marathon are situated near the vibrant coastal areas and offer wonderful opportunities to enjoy a range of outdoor activities like jet skiing, boating, kayaking, canoeing, sailing and parasailing. Your stay at Marathon Florida vacation rentals also offer the best gateway to discover the major coastal attractions including plenty of nearby beaches that dot the city of Marathon. Sombrero Beach, Key Colony Beach, Coco Plum Beach and other private beaches are ideal for indulging in outdoor activities such as shelling, swimming and beach volleyball. For those who love to spend their time in fishing, the nearby beaches of Marathon city provide enough options to enjoy offshore or deep-sea fishing, reef fishing, bay fishing, backcountry fishing and even everglades fishing. If you are one of those who have deep inclination towards scuba diving or snorkeling, then there are more than 30 diving sites located in close proximity to different Marathon condo rentals. The reefs situated around the Keys, National Marine Sanctuary, and Thunderbolt are few of the favorite spots where you can view the stunning spectacles of colorful coral reef formations. The city is close proximity to similar other attractions of this region such as Boca-Grande and Sarasota.

Marathon has a rich tradition and that is displayed in many of its historical sites, monuments and nature parks. Crane Point Hammock is a famous eco-zone of this city where you can know more about the Key deer and other animals native to the Keys including turtles, snails, snakes and whales. Considered as the most environment friendly and historically significant place, this spot also features a Bahamian conch-style house. In case, if you are out on a family vacation with your kids then Florida Keys Children's Museum is yet another spot where you can have a close look at the area’s indigenous animals including some fish species, iguanas, and lots more. If you are a nature enthusiast, Florida Keys Bird Watching Center is an ideal place where you can view collection of beautiful birds starting from Hawks to Owls, and Egrets to Pelicans.

For those who are looking for a pleasing shopping experience, Marathon offers distinctive small shopping centers. It doesn't matter what your shopping requirements are, the local stores and shops offer various products ranging from sportswear, sports equipments, island art and craft objects to exquisitely designed jewelries. Being one of the most culturally diverse cities of Florida, it also boasts a varied selection of small restaurants that are in close proximity to different Marathon vacation rentals where you can taste different cuisines like Japanese, Chinese, Italian, Mexican and English. At Marathon there are numerous other things to do and spending your vacation in this city can surely be one of the most memorable experiences.