Keys Vacation

Guest: Teresa (Orlando,Fl)
Date of Stay: 06/01/07 Review Submitted: 07/05/07

Just wanted to tell you how very much we enjoyed our stay at your rental. The layout of the home is very spacious and yet so very cozy. It really was so relaxing and fun staying there. The pictures on your website are great but it is much better in person to see. It is immaculately decorated and furnished. The down stairs suite was a great little hideaway also. My children enjoyed fishing in the canal. They caught a baby shark and other fish. I enjoyed relaxing in the hammock and sitting out on the patio grilling out. A wonderful central location in the keys. Just a quick drive to great restaurants and state parks and beaches. Hope to stay again next year. Highly recommend this place to all family and friends.

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Spectacular home close to everything

Guest: adanger (Miami, Florida)
Date of Stay: 08/12/11 Review Submitted: 08/16/11

This home was wonderful. The decor is modern but has lots of island touches that helps you escape from the mundane of every day life. The rooms are spacious especially the master bedroom and the living room accommodates many people at one time if entertaining. The high roof ceiling is beautiful and provides excellent lighting throughout the day. Although I did not have a boat with me on this trip the outside dock was perfect to have a boat and literally seconds away from the bay and ocean. The location of the house is right where you would like to be. Perfect for a nice ride to key west for an evening out or just staying close to one of the great Islamorada restaurants. We chose Island Grill which has spectacular Shrimp and grits that is a must. Plenty of room for multiple cars and easy to find off of US1. Great communication with owner.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Wish I could live there!

Guest: Lindsey (Palm City, Florida)
Date of Stay: 07/03/11 Review Submitted: 08/16/11

My friends and I had an absolutely perfect stay there this July. The home was close to our favorite fishing spots and several other areas we frequent. It was very clean and inviting. I have stayed in countless homes in the Islamorada area and this was one of my favorites. The owners were very attentive, and made sure that we had everything that we needed for our stay. I would definitely stay there again. Perfect for a group of friends or any family group.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Excellent Home, Amazing Condition ! Exceeded Expectations !

Guest: Jim & Family (American- in Ukraine)
Date of Stay: 12/13/10 Review Submitted: 01/26/11

I looked at all the houses in the Upper Keys in the same size and generally with the same amenities and kept coming back to this listing. I liked the architecture - very high ceilings, wood accents, bright, sunny, huge deck, covered-protected parking, quiet street, easy location to everything. This house delivered all promises and even a bunch of pleasant surprises. First, the house is fantastically clean and maintained to the highest standard. Next, the house is appointed to an Executive's level of comfort. The kitchen is a good size with everything needed ( and more ! ). Everything in the house, EVERYTHING is high end quality. The deck is huge. The gas grill cooked the caught fish and shrimp to perfection. The lot is big and although you are in the keys, this lot placement and landscaping gives the house and deck a lot of privacy. The Shell gas station is a 1 minute scooter ride north and has A LOT ! There is a CVS 12 minutes to the North. Bud & Mary's Marina- about 7 minutes north, has all the snorkle / diving trips needed to great locations, We dove the Eagle - a huge wreck. We snorkled the reef and saw too many turtles and rays to count. All from Bud & Mary's. In addition, I caught a tuna that could have fed a small nation - from Bud & Mary's. There are great restaurant's minutes and seconds away. ( Don't forget about " Uncle's " ) The bike / running path located at the subdivision entrance ( 200') is safe, well paved and leads to the Shell gas station or to a bridge with spectacular sunsets. The time that I went, I saw a spectacular sunset at the bridge, then walked across the bridge to Ann's Beach and saw a spectacular Moon rise. Thanks Sylvia - we had a great time ! Jim & Family

Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Perfect vacation rental

Guest: First-timer (Virginia)
Date of Stay: 06/11/10 Review Submitted: 07/22/10

On our first visit to the Keys, we lucked out in finding a perfect place to stay. The house is charming and spacious and immaculately clean, well-equipped and well-furnished. It has all modern appliances, convenient laundry facilities, three bedrooms (each with its own full bathroom), and some additional special features like a tiki hut with hammock and a small canal right in the back yard. Although the house is just a few short turns off the main highway, the location is quiet, scenic, and private. We enjoyed our breakfast on the large deck, as we watched the birds fly among the palm trees, the sailboat masts moving in the distance, and planned our day. Sylvia, the owner, is very accessible and has known the Florida keys for many years. She treats you like a welcomed houseguest and provides you with up-to-date recommendations for restaurants and activities and places to visit, as well as seamless instructions for using the house. There are many activities close by, but Sylvia has also stocked the house with some tempting books, games, puzzles, and, of course, TV. We will always remember beautiful Anne’s beach (a short walk from the house), our trip to see wildlife at Pine Key, several great restaurants, the excitement of catching (and later cooking) mahi mahi, and snorkeling at a nearby coral reef. We will definitely return to the Keys and would love to stay here again. This rental delivered more than the listing promised and was an important part of making our vacation special, and we recommend it.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.

What a wounderful place

Guest: Janos&Camilla (Sweden)
Date of Stay: 05/18/10 Review Submitted: 06/09/10

The house was beyond our expectations. It was very clean and tidy and whith great location close to both shopping and beach. Very nice interior with great kitchen and bathrooms. The owner was very helpful and everything felt proffesional. I would warmly recomend it. The canal on the back was a great spot to fish with the kids, a lots of small fish and crabs that they just loved. We will be coming back

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, families with teenagers.

May 2010

Guest: ElJohn (Sewell, NJ)
Date of Stay: 05/08/10 Review Submitted: 05/20/10

Had a great vacation experience at Tarpon Cove! Sylvia, the owner, is a pleasure to work with -- very helpful and accommodating. The home and the grounds were immaculate and situated in a cozy neighborhood. One of the bedrooms is somewhate separate from the main house, which is nice for extra privacy, and opens up to a great Tiki hut with a hammock and lounge chairs, which overlooks the canal and is a great place to just hang out and relax. We were able to dock our boat right there at the house, and got in some incredible fishing. There were three bikes (in great condition) for us to use, and a path that'll take you as far as you want to go for walking or biking. Just up the road is Robbie's, if you want to do a little outdoor market-type shopping or feed the tarpon -- also has a restaurant/bar where you can eat outdoors (pretty good breakfast). Pennecamp for snorkeling and Key West are driveable distances, and of course you have to go to World Wide Sportsman -- great shopping and outdoor eating. Tarpon Cove met all of our expectations and more -- you won't be disappointed!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Great Vacation Home for Family

Guest: CFlo (New Jersey)
Date of Stay: 05/08/10 Review Submitted: 05/15/10

Had an excellent time staying in this beautiful home. House is perfect for those who have husbands that are out fishing all day :) Everything in the house is well maintained and clean. We had 6 adults and each couple had their own bathroom, which was great. Favorite part of the house was the tiki hut, which we read books and relaxed under. And the great room was perfect for family dinners. I highly recommend this house!

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

Guest: Carol and Gary (Colorado)
Date of Stay: 03/13/10 Review Submitted: 03/13/10

Oh my gosh, I can't begin to tell you how much we enjoyed our vacation and being able to stay at this house as a central location in the Keys. We vacationed with our adult children and their spouses and EVERYTHING was perfect. It was so nice to be in a home setting as opposed to a resort or hotel. The house and grounds are very roomy, clean and very well kept. We stayed up late playing cards and laughing every night, were able to eat breakfast and pack lunches when we needed to. We even cooked up the fish on the barbecue that we caught on our fishing excursion. We spent one very hot day in Key West. That was interesting. And we snorkeled out of Key Largo at Pennekamp - that was incredible!! We all had a fantastic time and left with many wonderful memories. Sylvia, the owner, was wonderful to work with and made everything very easy for us. I would recommend this home to anyone looking for a nice getaway in the Keys with a central location.

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Tarpon Cove

Guest: Caribe (Clearwater, FL USA)
Date of Stay: 07/11/09 Review Submitted: 07/21/09

We truely enjoyed Tarpon Cove, The home is in a very convienent location. We were easily able to get to dives in Key Largo and fishing charters in Marathon. The house is neat, clean and very nicely appointed. The owner is easy to work with and extremely helpful. Her "guide book" for the house was very informative and a great source for everything to restaurants to boat rentals. We had a great week at Tarpon Cove.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers.