Doesn't get any better

Guest: wolfgator (Atlanta)
Date of Stay: 06/20/09 Review Submitted: 06/29/09

My wife and our two grown children just returned from our week at White Sands. I had not been to the Keys since the ealry sixties and was afraid that the old Florida that I remembered wouldn't be there anymore - well it still exists here at White Sands on Grassy Key. The house, pool, landscaping and even the little sandy beach are all perfect - your own piece of paradise. More than enough good places to eat and rent boats on Grassy Key and in Marathon - no need to get in the car and go anywhere else.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, age 55+, romantic getaway.

Best Beach Vacation Ever!!

Guest: Sue S. (Central PA)
Date of Stay: 11/05/11 Review Submitted: 11/14/11

It was a pleasure to spend a week at White Sands with our traveling friends! The bedrooms were so lovely that we decided to switch rooms on Wednesday so we could both enjoy the master suite's view of the bay. We dined in and out on fresh fish, shrimp and key lime pie every day, and the French coffee press started the mornings off right. The key lime trees provided us with that great juice to compliment our drinks by the pool or on the beach! Such a restful quiet vacation with so many beautiful birds to spot- the ibis, herons, pelicans, plus the sting rays, sea turtle and many fish near the dock. It's a true tropical paradise! We hope to return to enjoy it again!

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Perfect location on Grasy Key!

Guest: Brian & Pat (Massachusetts)
Date of Stay: 05/14/11 Review Submitted: 05/29/11

Our party of 4 adults enjoyed this beautiful home. Our vacation goal this year was to stay put and relax, and White Sands was the perfect spot for that to come true! Great location, beautiful views from the house the beach and the dock! Caught lots of fish from the dock, and saw some incredible sights. The pool area is very private and comfortable. Amenities were a plenty and Doug & Donna were very helpful. Hope we see you next year!

Owner response:Thank you Brian & Pa for your review. We love this home and the Grassy key area and are glad to hear you enjoy it too! Our caretakers do an excellent job taking care of the place in our absence. I will pass your comment along to them. Looking forward to having you return next year or sooner if you can get away! Cheers, Katreena

Recommended for:Sightseeing, age 55+, romantic getaway.

Beautiful and Relaxing

Guest: Minneapolis Friends (Minneapolis, MN)
Date of Stay: 02/05/11 Review Submitted: 02/20/11

My wife and I, and another couple, just returned from our week at White Sands. We had a great time. The house is very nice, clean, comfortable and well furnished. The yard is beautiful and well kept. The weather was warm and sunny too. Grassy Key is an ideal location. Key West is just over an hour away, and restaurants or shopping at Marathon Key is only a few minutes away. We’re all hoping to return again soon. Thanks for sharing your home with us.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, age 55+, romantic getaway.

Perfect Get-Away!

Guest: LeeLee (Fairhope,AL)
Date of Stay: 07/31/10 Review Submitted: 08/13/10

"White Sands" is wonderful. Everything about this house says Vacation and Relaxation. We arrived and simply did not want to leave. My husband and I were able to unwind...relax in the hammock, sit on the dock, swim, snorkel kayak and more. My eight year old son was in heaven fishing and exploring. The home is adorable and more than comfortable. Everything you need and more is right there. Because the Keys offer so much to see and do we did venture out and enjoy! Bahia Honda State Park, Charter Fishing, The Dolphin Research Center and Key West. We certainly recommend this home to anyone who wants to get away and relax!!! We hope to return soon.

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.

Great Week!

Guest: dwright114 (Texas)
Date of Stay: 05/22/10 Review Submitted: 06/02/10

Wonderful home to just relax and enjoy the ocean. Lay-out of home is great with two bedrooms and private baths. Beautiful views from dining area when enjoying your meals. Fell asleep several times in the hammock. Landscaping around pool is just right and we ate bananas from the trees. Fantastic kitchen. And the porch around the perimeter of the house is great to just sit and watch the view. We saw sea turtles, dolphins, sea horses, sting rays, etc from the pier/dock and the sunsets are unbelievable. We drove into Key West and spent one night and went on a wine and wind sailboat sunset tour........... It is only 45 miles away and you drive across 7 mile bridge and across Deer Key and see the 2 foot tall deer. If we could change a thing, we wouldn't even try............perfect get away vacation in The Keys. Love White Sands home on Grassy Key.

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

my week in paradise

Guest: Sherri South (Belleville)
Date of Stay: 03/26/10 Review Submitted: 05/11/10

We spent our 10th anniversary here the end of March and I must say , it was everything we had hoped for and more. Beautiful house, very well kept , beautiful setting , and wonderful hosts and caretakers. We are already anticipating going back in 2 years. Hope we see the little island kitty again. She provided us with many funny moments on the beach.Thank you Katreena and Patrick for sharing your little piece of paradise with the rest of the world!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway.

White Sands Beach House - Grassy Key

Guest: tigerlily (Louisville, Kentucky USA)
Date of Stay: 11/15/08 Review Submitted: 11/25/08

This property exceeded my expectations. The photos are accurate, but don't do it justice. My only quibble, and I had to think hard to find one, was that the pool heater didn't compensate for the unusually cool weather we had. Given the expense of heating a pool, though, I wouldn't have expected the heater to be fired up to the maximum, and given our weather, the maximum would have been required. The kitchen was more well appointed than my own - you could easily prepare every meal there if you desired. The caretakers returned our call immediately when we couldn't figure out the heating system, and had the property in pristine condition when we arrived. The living area is one level, but a full flight of stairs is required to get to it, so it is not handicapped accessible and could not reasonably be made so - just be aware of this if your party has someone with limited mobility. The two bedrooms are well appointed, and the master is huge. This property might not be ideal for toddlers because of the stairs, but small families who can do with two bedrooms will be very comfortable. There is really no room to accomodate extra people in the common area, and having more than four people in the house might get cramped. The caretaker stated that the owner prefers a 4 person limit, and given the layout, that's very reasonable. I went with a girlfriend, we used both bedrooms and we had more than adequate space. The washer/dryer was very appreciated, and allows for packing light. There are very good restaurants with a 5 - 10 mile radius. Fish Tales and Keys Fisheries were casual favorites. Don't miss the Turtle Hospital - it's fascinating, and your admission goes to a great cause. The Dolphin Research Center is about 1 minute away, and kids (little and big) will love it. The property has a dock, and there is a boat rental agency next to the Dolphin Research Center, so it's perfect for fishermen and divers/snorkelers. I would come back to this property on a regular basis with absolutely no changes, and can't even think of a suggestion for the owner - it's pretty close to perfect!

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Guestbook Comment

Guest: Kelly and Doug McCall (Palm Harbor, FL)
Date of Stay: 06/01/07 Review Submitted: 06/03/07

White Sands is absolutely amazing. These pictures do not do it justice. Everything is wonderful - from the pool to the landscaping. Your time at White Sands is so peaceful, and really allows you to relax and reconnect. Doug and Donna are treasures - they are so friendly and helpful and make your trip truly stressless. We spent days just fishing, kayaking and swimming. It is the perfect break from life! Thank you so much for sharing this dream home with us. We will definitely be back. The nicest home we have ever rented and the most relaxing week we've had in years!!

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Guestbook Comment

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/01/07 Review Submitted: 02/19/07

White Sands is what you want home to be. The house is well taken care of, and is furnished with everything to make you feel the same. Doug and Donna offered to take care of anything we might need, but absolutely everything needed was already provided. Thank you for sharing your home with us. Jason & Heather McAuley

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