Wonderful Stay!

Guest: NWI Boat Mom (Northwest Indiana)
Date of Stay: 01/02/10 Review Submitted: 03/03/10

We had the opportunity to stay at this beautiful house for 6 weeks in January and February, 2010. The home is exactly as described, bright, open, airy, brand new, with open water views. We especially enjoyed sitting on the deck outside the master bedroom taking in the view (with a nice cold beer!). We had some unseasonably cold weather the first 2 weeks in January, but enjoyed ourselves despite that! After enduring 2 feet of snow in Northwest Indiana we welcomed the change! Some highlights: Walking to the No Name Pub for pizza and chicken wings (we especially liked the carribean variety), Bahia Honda State Park, walking on the 7 mile bridge, the Key West Conch Train Tour,dinner at the Square Grouper and shopping at the very convenient Winn Dixie right on Big Pine. Day trips to Key West are easy from this home, and we went there several times. We especailly liked the sunset music cruise on the Fury catamaran out of Key West. And, no matter how many times we see them, we are always amazed at the Key Deer on Big Pine Key! The home is well stocked, with a new gas grill that we used frequently. We also brought our small boat and were able to launch it easily right on the property. Perhaps the nicest surprise is how wonderful Ann is. She is a gem! Easy to deal with and so friendly! Full of helpful suggestions on how to make your stay perfect. I recommend this home without hesitation! We will be back!

Owner response:Hi Nancy! It is wonderful to hear from you and I must Thank you and Terry for the opportunity to do what I could to make the stay that much more enjoyable! I am so delighted you found the house and location so terrific. I so appreciate your taking the time to write a review and let me know you continue to reflect back with such fond memories! I promise next time, we will meet,say hello and "share a beer" on the deck in paradise. You both have been such a pleasure! All the very best, please keep in touch. warmest regards, Ann

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

Can't wait to return

Guest: Barb G.
Date of Stay: 01/14/12 Review Submitted: 01/26/12

Thank you Ann for providing such a great place. We have been comming to the keys for 15 years and have never stayed in such a wonderful location. This year we brought my elderly parents who have friends in the keys.........Even they commented on how well kept and nice this house was for a rental property. We were worried about having only one vehicle, but my Dad and husband were so close to "Strike Zone" Charters and No Name Bridge, it did'nt matter. On the one day we did venture down to Key West for the day and left "the guys" behind they walked over to the bridge...fished...then had lunch at No Name Pub. They were happy and so were we! We look forward to our next trip, and will most certainly try and stay on Baileys Lane.....Oh and did I mention everyone in the area.....Great, great people, by the end of the week we were walking with them. Just a wonderful neighborhood and a great house.....And the Key Deer are amazing!! Thanks Again, Barb & Tony Joyce & Bob

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Wonderful Visit to Big Pine Key

Guest: Kathy (Minnesota)
Date of Stay: 12/13/11 Review Submitted: 01/20/12

We spent 3 weeks at this exceptional home over the Christmas holiday 2011. This was our first trip to the Keys, and everything was marvelous. I selected this home because of the location and reviews, and they were spot on. The home was very clean, well-appointed, and in a great location. Ann was fabulous. We miss the place already and would rent this home again in a heartbeat.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Cozy home in the Keys

Guest: Jenni S.
Date of Stay: 11/12/11 Review Submitted: 11/29/11

The house was very clean and spacious. The neighbors were very friendly and helpful providing suggestions for restaurants and activities. Ann provided excellent customer service. I would definitely recommend this house to a friend/relative. We enjoyed kayaking around No Name Key, Bahia Honda and Curry Hammock. I recommend the Cracked Egg for breakfast and No Name Restaurant for lunch or dinner.

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completely PERFECT

Guest: Lorraine,Bob,Alice,Bill (Florida Keys)
Date of Stay: 10/08/11 Review Submitted: 10/25/11

We had a group of 4, to share what we thought was going to be a nice vacation... it was so perfect from the day we called Ann. She called us back in 5 mins, she was warm, helpful and nice. Our stay was perfect in every way! The house, the set up,the location, the view,the boating and the neighbors.. we loved every minute! We went out twice a day most days, an evening happy hr on the boat was perfect end to our perfect day! Do not look at any other place and certainly don't call anyone but Ann! We would leave our bags packed for next yr, if we could!

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Completely PERFECT!

Guest: Lorraine, Jim,Alice,Bill (Florida Keys)
Date of Stay: 10/08/11 Review Submitted: 10/25/11

We had a group of 4, to share what we thought was going to be a nice vacation... it was so perfect from the day we called Ann. She called us back in 5 mins, she was warm, helpful and nice. Our stay was perfect in every way! The house, the set up,the location, the view,the boating and the neighbors.. we loved every minute! We went out twice a day most days, an evening happy hr on the boat was perfect end to our perfect day! Do not look at any other place and certainly don't call anyone but Ann! We would leave our bags packed for next yr, if we could!

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The best!

Guest: Jack and Karen (Florida Keys)
Date of Stay: 07/16/11 Review Submitted: 07/29/11

By Jack and Karen (Vero Beach FL) Ann's place is one of the most neat, clean and nicest places we've stayed in the Keys, and we've been going to the Keys for 30 years. The crown molding and marble were such nice additions. The 3 bedrooms with 3 bathrooms made it perfect for my wife and I and our 2 daughters and their husbands. We were all together in a spacious comfortable place, yet we also each had our own space. And I loved the "boat garage", the covered slip under the master bedroom. What a bonus and treat that was!...along with the outside shower, which I have at home, and which made me feel right at home. The daily visits by the Key Deer were adorable, and being so close to the No Name Pub was great. We had their pizza 3 times in a week! We caught some nice yellowtail about 5 miles offshore in only about 50' of water, some cuda at the red marker about 3 miles straight out from the US1 bridge and some nice sharks (2 blacktip and one nurse, all about 4-5' long) in the back country near the Content Keys on the flats and got into a couple of schools of nice jacks near both the Bahia Honda Bridge and the other US1 bridge closer to Big Pine. We also saw a lot of tarpon roll right out by the No Name Key Bridge, and saw one guy jump one, but we couldn't get any of them to bite. Great place, Ann. Thanks for the memories!

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Wonderful time

Guest: Janice P.
Date of Stay: 07/09/11 Review Submitted: 07/19/11

Ann, We had a wonderful time at your house. The weather was beautiful. We did catch some fish, boys shot some hog fish, and they also caught tarpon. We were able to catch enough snapper for about 8 meals. We went snorkeling at Loo key and it was perfect, flat day and beautiful fish and coral. Loved the key deer and went to the No Name Pub twice. Drove to Key West twice and had a great time. Visited Bahia Honda beach. My husband used the Kayak everyday. Even saw a deer swimming in the water. It was great we could go out for a couple of hours on one boat, then switch off with the smaller boat for skinnier water. Was so convenient to wash the boats down right at the dock. Had fun catching bait with a sabiki rig. My son brought a bait "motel" that he made and we tied it to the dock to keep the bait alive. Half our group gets seasick so the seas were perfect. Only one day very rough. Did some night fishing and the almost full moon was beautiful on the water. Your house was a pleasure to stay in, beautifully decorated and convenient to all the waterways. Your neighbors were also very friendly and helpful. We hope to stay there again sometime. Chuck and Janice Proulx

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

Best Keys trip ever

Guest: Emily E.
Date of Stay: 06/18/11 Review Submitted: 06/30/11

This house is perfect. I'm a full time florida resident, and therefore, have made many trips to various Keys...this was the best! If you are into fishing, it's the perfect location! The boat ramp was super convenient, and the ability to leave the boat in a sheltered area at night was fabulous! Some great restaurants near by too. The house was immaculate, bright, and spacious. There is plenty of room for 6-8 people without anyone being cramped. Also, Ann could not have been more of a pleasure to work with on this rental. She was super helpful, and got my security deposit back to me extremely quickly! I wish we could have stayed at least twice as long...enjoy!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Great Location

Guest: john (winter park, fl)
Date of Stay: 05/14/11 Review Submitted: 05/23/11

We had the pleasure to stay at Annie's house May 2011. It was in a wonderful location with great fishing. The public boat ramp across the bay was perfect for any size boat and the dockage at the house was excellent. the house was clean, nice, and open with great amenities.Ann was very helpful with information, and the no name pub was a very short walk with lots of deer along the way.We will stay there again for sure. Thanks Ann.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.