A little bit of Heaven!

Guest: gerwin1 (Georgia)
Date of Stay: 12/04/09 Review Submitted: 01/26/10

We spent a week in this condo December 4-11, 2009 and it was fabulous. It was extremely clean and all so beautifully decorated. It is so much nicer than what the pictures portray. The Kawama complex is great and in close proximity to all nearby attractions and restaurants. My husband and I really enjoyed all its amenities and great ocean views from the balcony. We especially enjoyed watching the sunsets every day. What the owner’s claim of having great sunsets is so true. The unit is very well equipped with all you need for your vacation and your home away from home. From linens to towels, kitchen utensils, it was all there. The owners are a delight to work with. Jose made it very easy to reserve the condo. I don’t know how Jose managed but our deposit was refunded and arrived 1 day after our arrival back home. I would highly recommend this condo to anyone visiting Key Largo and the Florida Keys. We will definitely come back again and this time bring the grandkids.

Owner response:Thanks Denise, Look forward to seeing you and Gary again along with the Grandkids. Jose

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Escape from the North

Guest: none (Connecticut)
Date of Stay: 10/31/11 Review Submitted: 11/14/11

The stay was Great! We thank the owners for use of their fine home and heartily recommend it to any who wish to experience a quiet and pleasurable escape from the chilly north. The units condition, amenities and the locale all were most enjoyable and can be recommended with out any reservation. I look forward to visiting again!

Recommended for:Age 55+.

Come for Location, Return for Owners’ Hospitality

Guest: Kirsten (Austin, Texas)
Date of Stay: 09/09/11 Review Submitted: 10/06/11

We chose Kawama Yacht Club (KYC) because of all the features available in the complex but we want to return because in addition to the great location, Jose & Estela, the owners, genuinely care that their guests have a good time during their stay. You can’t find a better value for the price either. The unit had everything we needed so we could pack lighter. Because each bedroom had a bathroom attached, it was like having two separate mini-suites for privacy purposes. My mother was able to use her walker in the unit & there were 2 elevators available. Each morning we spent on the balcony with coffee enjoying the view overlooking the marina, ocean and wildlife preserve. It felt like we had the entire complex to ourselves. The complex has nearly every imaginable amenity – ocean, beach, pools, marina, tennis courts, fishing pier, snorkeling in the lagoon, playscape for kids. The shady lagoon was an especially beautiful place to stroll around. Gorgeous, big parrot fish came up to the dock to feed and we even found a tarpon while snorkeling. There are no restaurants or bars on the property but there were plenty within a short driving distance. If you enjoy cooking your own seafood without having to catch it, Key Largo Fisheries is a fresh seafood market three blocks from the entrance to KYC. All the local restaurants get their fish from the fishermen’s catches that come in here each morning. Pennekamp State Park, Dolphins Plus, Theatre of the Sea, dive boat operators and other attractions are all within close driving distance. Key West made an excellent day trip. Whether you use KYC as a home base for seeing the rest of The Keys or decide to stay on the property your entire stay, you will be pleased you chose to stay with the Penabads!

Owner response:Kirsten: Glad to hear the family had a great time, but I knew that at check-out when your Mom told me about all her new dining experience. The most enjoyment we get from renting our home is meeting great folks like you and your family. We would welcome you back again into our home. Lets me know on the final exam results. Regards, Jose & Estela

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Come for the Location, Return for the Owners’ Hospitality!

Guest: Kirsten (Austin, Texas)
Date of Stay: 09/09/11 Review Submitted: 10/06/11

We chose Kawama Yacht Club (KYC) because of all the features available in the complex but we want to return because in addition to the great location, Jose & Estela, the owners, genuinely care that their guests have a good time during their stay. You can't find a better value for the price either. The unit had everything we needed so we could pack light. Because each bedroom had a bathroom attached, it was like having two separate mini-suites for privacy purposes. My mother was able to use her walker in the unit & there were 2 elevators available. Each morning we spent on the balcony with coffee enjoying the view overlooking the marina, ocean and wildlife preserve. It felt like we had the entire complex to ourselves. The complex has nearly every imaginable activity – ocean, beach, pools, marina, tennis courts, fishing pier, snorkeling in the lagoon, playscape for kids. The shady lagoon was an especially beautiful place to stroll around. Gorgeous, big parrot fish came up to the dock to feed and we even found a tarpon while snorkeling. There are no restaurants or bars on the property but there were plenty within a short driving distance. If you enjoy cooking your own seafood without having to catch it, Key Largo Fisheries is a fresh seafood market three short blocks from the entrance to KYC. All the local restaurants get their fish from the fishermen’s catches that come in here each morning. Pennekamp State Park, Dolphins Plus, Theatre of the Sea, dive boat operators and other attractions are all within close driving distance. Key West made an excellent day trip. Whether you use KYC as a home base for seeing the rest of The Keys or decide to stay on the property your entire stay, you will be pleased you chose to stay with the Penabads!

Owner response:Kirsten: We look forward to seeing you again. Glad the family chosed our home for the long deserved vacation together. Regards, Jose & Estela

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Awesome Trip

Guest: fishfan (Seminole, FL)
Date of Stay: 07/10/11 Review Submitted: 07/16/11

Thank you, Estella and Jose, for sharing your home with us. You made us feel truly at home. We were very comfortable as a family with three teens. The grounds were so intriguing we barely had to leave. We definitely plan on returning. Thank you for going above and beyond!

Owner response:Ruth: Look forward to seeing you folks again. Jose & Estela

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Wonderful stay in Key Largo

Guest: PamelaD (New Mexico)
Date of Stay: 05/23/10 Review Submitted: 06/14/10

My husband, 2 boys and I stayed at this unit at the end of May. We really enjoyed the close proximity to all the places we wanted to visit. We traveled to many of the other Keys as well as Key West during our stay, and we were really glad that we chose to stay in Key Largo. We enjoyed the views from the balcony, the pool, and the washer/dryer were a definite plus! Jose met us the night we arrived, even though it was 10:30 p.m., and gave us some great pointers for food and fun in the area. Our deposit was returned quickly, within a few days of returning home. Overall we had a wonderful experience at Jose's condo and in Key Largo. We want to go back!

Owner response:Thanks Pamela. We look forward to having you back again. Best regards, Jose

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Guest: Michal__Poland (Poznan / Poland)
Date of Stay: 05/25/10 Review Submitted: 05/25/10

We stay in Penabad’s unit April 26 – May 7. It was our 3rd stay in Unit 503 at Kawama Yacht Club. Since 3 years we spend there 2-3 weeks every year when we are in Key Largo with our disabled child. Unit 503 is very good place to stay. Kawama Tower is very calm and quiet place. The unit is on the top floor (there is an elevator of course). Condo is very comfortable (2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room and full equipment kitchen, balcony and laundry). Unit is extremely clean, very well equipped, very well furnished with all you need for your vacation and it has a beautiful view of ocean, marina and sunset. We feel there like at our home.We enjoyed all amenities and swimming pool area, Kawama Beach with Tiki and of course child’s playground.There are a lot of attractions, shops and restaurants just a few minutes away from Kawama Yacht Club.Jose and Estela (the owners) they are very special people, so friendly and helpful. They greeted us so warmly and made us feel very special indeed!We would highly recommend this condo to anyone. We will definitely come back again if we can.Jose and Estela we want say THANK YOU SO MUCH! for your help this year.Michal, Hania and Emilia from Poznan (Poland)

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Guest: DEBBIE (WOLVERHAMPTON/ENGLAND)
Date of Stay: 04/14/10 Review Submitted: 04/14/10

We stayed in your fantastic penthouse suite during Easter week and had a thoroughly enjoyable experience-the gated complex gave us a feeling of total security,the location was fantastic-excellent local restaurants,near to Theatre of the Seas-where my daughter swam with dolphins and with an abundance of boating and diving activities to keep us busy.Jose was really helpful with advice on boat rental and the apartment contained a folder full of local attractions.The apartment itself was very clean,comfortable and homely-nothing more pleasant at the end of the day than a bottle of wine watching a stunning sunset with a totally relaxed,contented feeling.My daughter and husband fished every night catching a wide range of fish and we made good use of the tower swimming pool which was very clean and a real sun trap.To conclude thank you for friendly,efficient help-including very prompt return of our deposit.We have never used internet booking for a holiday before but you have given us confidence to do this.Thank you for a wonderful holiday we would love to come back to your apartment again,it was perfect.

Owner response:Thank you Debbie. We look forward to seeing you again. Best regards, Jose

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Guest: Karen Zachar (-)
Date of Stay: 12/03/09 Review Submitted: 03/24/10

Guest Review from anzaka@hotmail . com - Jan 31, 2010 "Key Largo Paradise" My family and I stayed in Kawama in the tower unit 503 and had an absloute awesome time. Everything we needed was there. It was a beautifully furnished 2/2 condo with a fully equipped kitchen, laundry facility and spacious living/dining room. The view from the balcony was great and relaxing. We were able to easily get our jetskis in and out of the water with the on site marina. There was even a beach area we could use when we just wanted to sit and relax. There were many restaurants, grocery/shopping, and specialty stores close by for any items we wanted to buy. I would definitely recommend to others and would love to rent there again! Review ResponseSubmit Response

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Guest: Karen (-)
Date of Stay: 03/10/10 Review Submitted: 03/24/10

My husband and I spent a week in Unit 503 at Kawama Yacht Club beginning January 23, 2010. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The unit was very spacious, well stocked (better than most others), very clean and had a lovely view of the sunset as promised. More importantly, the owner - Estela - greeted us so warmly and made us feel very special indeed! We would definitely recommend this property to our friends. Karen Otstott

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