Beautiful Canal Home on Quiet Street 5 Minutes from Key West

• Single Family Home -Rockland Key

  Single Family Home -Rockland Key

  • Guest Jenifer D.
  • Date of stay 03/31/13
  • Review Submitted 04/15/13
  We all absolutely LOVED retreating to this beautiful home on the quiet,secure intriguing canal,where we spent many hours,watching crab wonder the sea bottom,skools of fish in early morning hours swim by and locating starfish as we sat along the canal,at sunrise and even sunsets~Found the "recommendation sheet" very helpful,supplied by homeowner and in fact,planned many itineraries around the list provided,which proved to save time,energy and money of our own resources,so that we could make the most of our time in the beautiful Keys and Key West! House was more than amply supplied.Our boys LOVED the basketball hoop and circle drive,to which they played game of ball every morning ,afternoon and evening,that we were around to do so. We LOVED the hammock that sits adjacent to the canal~ So relaxing and inviting as we escaped the hustle of Duval Street to this quiet,charming home. We grilled out,on deck dinners,including our fresh catches from the fishing charter our family took,with the suggested Captain Joe of Jolly Roger II,a first for our family!!! Caught two barracudas,yellow tail Snappers,Grouper and a couple of Mackarals!!! Saw seat turtle and dolphins all as they swam near our charter boat!!! We all had a BLAST!!!! Fished on the canal as well, with LIVE SHRIMP,which was also a first for our boys and a HUGE highlight!!! We couldn't reel the Snappers in fast enough!!! Highly recommend this beautiful home,and owner,as you will NOT be disappointed!!!!!! We take away from it,memories,that will last lifetimes!!!!!!

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• Quiet and Relaxing

  Quiet and Relaxing

  • Guest Mark B.
  • Date of stay 03/23/13
  • Review Submitted 03/29/13
  The house was tucked away in a residential, queit neighborhood. House was 15 minutes from Key West - easy and close to get to, yet far enough away from the chaos of Duval Street. House was updated, clean and comfortable. Washer and dryer so we could do our own laundry. Kitchen was stocked with everything we needed to cook dinner at home. Beds were all comfortable. The house had all the amenities we needed/expected. The canal was clean and safe - nice to swim in - also good fishing. My son fished everynight in the canal and caught a handful of snapper. Pete did a nice job of explaining the house, all the details, and "things to do" in the area. The house was exactly what we expected - no surprises. We will happily rent this house when we come back to the area. Thanks!

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• Relaxing comfort and great locaion

  Relaxing comfort and great locaion

  • Guest PAUL R.
  • Date of stay 02/16/13
  • Review Submitted 03/22/13
  Aside, for the moment,the comfortable,kick back feel of this wonderfull rental, the location put this vacation over the top. Whether a trip to the beaches of Bahia, Smathers,Higgs or Fort Zachary or the restaurants such as Louies Backyard,Blue Heaven,Mangrove Mamas,Hogs Fish or the must experience Mallory Square, Sunset Pier,or Hemingway House, all locations were no more than 30 minutes from the Calle Dos Compound. A private,hammock cat napping, lagoon plunging, fish catching, barbecuing, sun bathing, just chillin' vacation home with just the right touch of the "keyzee look" So,.leave your anxiety medication and laptop home,and come on down. The owners, Pete and the Mrs. are very helpful and will do all they can to help make this a perfect vacation..

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

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• Awesome Rental

  Awesome Rental

  • Guest Sarah W.
  • Date of stay 06/30/12
  • Review Submitted 07/19/12
  Property was exactly as described and perfect location. Everything was clean and the owner provided excellent communication/information. Loved how close we were to Key West yet far enough to avoid the chaos. Our 4 boys loved the canal and swam or snorkeled every evening. Great place to stay!

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• Relaxing in paradise!

  Relaxing in paradise!

  • Guest Kimberly A.
  • Date of stay 05/22/12
  • Review Submitted 05/30/12
  The house is beautiful, clean and on a very quite street. We felt like locals relaxing in the hammock out back and catching snapper in the canal. The canal is crystal clear and we would end almost everyday with a refreshing swim. I loved lighting candles and having our dinner outside while the sun set around us. We were here on our honeymoon and this house was perfect we could quickly get in and out of Key West for dinners and be back to relaxing in no time. Boating was awesome in the area so many rental places and fun spots to explore.The owners reccommendations were spot on. Some of our favorites were Blue Heaven,and El Siboney. My husband and I will definately rent again here and highly reccommend this lovely home. Next time we are catching a keeper snapper!!

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• Quiet neighborhood, but not far from the party

  Quiet neighborhood, but not far from the party

  • Guest Jerry C.
  • Date of stay 04/01/12
  • Review Submitted 04/19/12
  This is just a wonderful place to stay. The neighbors are friendly, the canal is wonderful to swim in and the house is great. We towed our boat down to the Keys from Michigan and many thought we were nuts to take our 17' open bow to the ocean, but I had done my research and knew it would be the trip of a lifetime. While it is a bit tricky learning the routes you must take, and I thank Lee, owner of Murray Marina for his help, once you got them down it is happy times! The fishing is crazy, put a shrimp on a hook and you will catch fish. Snapper on the grill is tough to beat, eh. The house itself was clean, updated and with just my wife and I we had plenty of room to roam. The owner, Pete, answered all of our questions. He is trustworthy and knowledgable of the area and was a big help to us. It is a short 10 minute drive to "party town" from here, but we mostly enjoyed the quietness and openness of the sea. I was ready to sell everything and stay down here. Maybe I should??

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• Don't Pass on This One!

  Don't Pass on This One!

  • Guest SRJack
  • Date of stay 02/02/12
  • Review Submitted 02/19/12
  This was our first experience with VRBO. What a wonderful experience it was. Pete is a dream to work with ~ everything was exactly as promised. The house is very modern and clean. There is a hammock which is the perfect way to catch up on a little light reading. The added bonus is - your car has covered/gated parking. Pete's recommendations for restaurants was right on. Lunch at Sunset Island is a must for everyone! Location is perfect - felt very safe. Thanks to Pete for a lovely vacation and yes, we would stay there again!

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

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• 5 Days in paradise

  5 Days in paradise

  • Guest George G.
  • Date of stay 01/18/12
  • Review Submitted 01/24/12
  Pete, just wanted to let you know that we had a great time. Your house is beautiful and spotless. The neighborhood is nice and quiet and like you said Key West is a short drive. The beaches are great and Duval St.is a different world. We went to one of the drag shows at the Aqua on Duval and laughed for one and half hours, it was good. Tried a few of the resturants on your list and they were excellent. The sunsets at Mallory Square are always stunning and the vendors are entertaining. It was all good, thanks for sharing your home. Sincerely George Graham

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• Wonderful Holiday!!!!!!

  Wonderful Holiday!!!!!!

  • Guest Christina H.
  • Date of stay 12/24/11
  • Review Submitted 01/04/12
  We spent Christmas and New Years here and loved it. The accomodations were wonderful and the closeness to Key West was excellent. This rental was stocked with plenty of kitchen utensils and towels. If you enjoy fishing, the fish in the canal are hungry and are not afraid to bite. Peter was easy to work with and we enjoyed his house very much. If it wasn't for the drive - we would come at every opportunity!!. Looking forward to our next visit!. Thanks for a memorable vacation and holiday!

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• Nice Vacation Home, Quiet Neighborhood

  Nice Vacation Home, Quiet Neighborhood

  • Guest John K.
  • Date of stay 11/10/11
  • Review Submitted 11/27/11
  The house was clean and well prepped for our stay. Everything was as described in the property's profile. The owner was responsive, accomodating, and professional to deal with. Calle Dos is a quiet street with easy access to US1. A taxi ride for one from the house to Truman Annex was about $35 on the morning of Nov 11, 2011 (not bad when considering the difference in rental fees for comparable properties in that area on Key West during our stay).

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Low Season Base Rent Sept 1 - Dec 16 = $1,260/week
High Season Base Rent Dec 17 - Aug 30 = $1,470/week
7.5% resort tax charged to base rent amount plus $130.00 cleaning fee
A refundable $500 damage deposit will reserve this property.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.