Vacation Rentals by Owner

Quiet neighborhood, but not far from the party

Guest: Jerry C.
Date of Stay: 04/01/12 Review Submitted: 04/18/12

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!

Guest: SRJack (Highland, IL)
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:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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!!!!!!

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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Beautiful Home

Guest: Fitih W.
Date of Stay: 11/17/11 Review Submitted: 11/25/11

Everything was exactly as described and depicted in the photos. The owner was very easy to reach and communicate with. The home was very clean and I would definitely recommend a friend/relative to stay here during their time in Key West. The owner included information on tourist activities, places to eat and other recommendations which were quite helpful. We were very pleased with our stay and will return when possible.

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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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Great Vacation Spot!

Guest: Maryanne and Jim (Maine)
Date of Stay: 02/27/11 Review Submitted: 03/09/11

We stayed here for a week in the sun with our two adult children. It's a great spot - clean, comfortable, fully stocked kitchen. The canal was great for kayaking and floating around on tubes. Quick drive into Key West. Owner was great - left lots of information about sites to see. Highly recommend!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Perfect Keys Vacation House

Guest: TQ (Tallahassee, Florida)
Date of Stay: 01/30/11 Review Submitted: 02/08/11

My wife and I were fortunate enough to stay here for our wedding anniversary and we were not disappointed! The house itself is charming and well maintained. We especially enjoyed the backyard area for fishing, grabbing a nice picnic lunch, or just lounging in the hammock under the palm tree. The location is absolutely perfect for those who want to go to Key West, but aren't really looking for the all night bar hopping scene. Easy access to waterways and all kinds of outdoor sports are right at your fingertips. Owners are very laid back and accommodating. Make sure you check out their recommendations for restaurants-they are spot on! All in all just a perfect Keys vacation house and we will be back!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway

Delightful Home and Vacation Getaway

Guest: Kathleen (Saint Clair Shores Michigan)
Date of Stay: 12/19/10 Review Submitted: 01/09/11

We spent two weeks here over Christmas vacation and what a fabulous time we all had.The home is clean and well cared for.The area is just beautiful with so many things to do and Key West is only about 8 minutes away.The owners could not have been more accommodating or gracious.Stay here, you will not regret it.......

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

Excellent place to stay in the Keys

Guest: Slav (Michigan)
Date of Stay: 09/18/10 Review Submitted: 09/30/10

We are very pleased with our stay at this home during our Florida vacation in September 2010. Very nicely maintained home with great views, and in close proximity to Key West. Highly recommend it!

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Perfect Location

Guest: Carly (Orlando, FL)
Date of Stay: 08/10/10 Review Submitted: 08/16/10

Besides being a beuitiful, large home with nice neighbors, this house is located close enough to Duval Street to drive for get a bite to eat and some cocktails, but not too close to have to deal with the drunken people and tourists. The boat ramps are in good condition, and the canal is a great place for relaxing after a day on the boat. Had an awesome time, and will stay here during our next vacation to Key West. The owner is easy-going and friendly as well, this always makes things go smoother.

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

Great Place to Stay

Guest: Valeri (Glen Rock, NJ)
Date of Stay: 07/10/10 Review Submitted: 07/19/10

My husband, another couple and I have just returned from this wonderful place! Close enough to Key West to enjoy the fun but removed enough to enjoy a quiet dip in the canal in the afternoon or just lounge in the comfy hammock. All the amenities of home, but with palm trees and cool breezes. The owner also supplied us with a two page list of places to eat, drink and be merry - so much to do - so little time... We are scuba divers and the location is very central to the dive shops we worked with. Definitely on the "places to return to list"!

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

Hot June in the Keys

Guest: Ruthie (Palm Harbor. FL)
Date of Stay: 06/25/10 Review Submitted: 06/30/10

A group of us women decided to have a few days of relaxation, good food and enjoyment of nature. We got all that at this property. The accommodations were nice and plenty of towels and accessories were available. Not a gourmet kitchen, but nice enough of one to cook some decent food. The hammock in the back was relaxing and the swimming canal was a nice touch. We were also close enough to town to enjoy some night life if we wanted. All in all a very nice stay.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Wonderful Place to Stay

Guest: Paula W and Gary J (San Antonio, Texas)
Date of Stay: 06/01/10 Review Submitted: 06/16/10

My husband and I really loved this house. It was very clean and tidy and had everything we needed. The water was so clear and the close proximity to Key West was wonderful. We brought our own boat and that worked out great. The area was quiet so sleeping late was not a problem. We were there for 10 days and did not want to leave. We will definately come again. We felt very at home and also safe.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great place

Guest: garcole (East Central Florida)
Date of Stay: 05/22/10 Review Submitted: 06/01/10

I just stayed at this place for the fourth week in the last two years. I would recommend it highly to anyone. Good fishing in the canal, ice cold A/C, flat screen tv's in living room and Master bedroom. The picnic table, lounges and swing were a recent and terrific addition. It is very convenient only five miles to Key West. There is a convience store a half mile north. There is a very good restaurant a quarter mile to the north called Bobalu's, good food, giant menu and reasonable. The neighbor hood is extremely family oriented and quiet. I can't wait to go again !

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

Great location, great time, great price

Guest: Keys again (Beverly Hills, FL USA)
Date of Stay: 03/15/10 Review Submitted: 05/19/10

Four members of our family stayed a week during March 2010 and had a great time. The home is everything as advertised and more. The owner was very helpful with local suggestions for activities and places to dine. The home was well stocked and maintained, I would definitely recommend to family and friends and we'll be back also. For the eldest member of the family the stairs were a bit of a challenge but she managed, we called it her physical therapy for the week.

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

From Robert & Betty

Guest: Robert Webb
Date of Stay: 03/10/10 Review Submitted: 05/25/10

Four members of our family stayed a week during March 2010 and had a great time. The home is everything as advertised and more. The owner was very helpful with local suggestions for activities and places to dine. The home was well stocked and maintained, I would definitely recommend to family and friends and we'll be back also. For the eldest member of the family the stairs were a bit of a challenge but she managed, we called it her physical therapy for the week.

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Guest: Cephus
Date of Stay: 02/28/10 Review Submitted: 05/17/10

This is a nice home in a great location (5 miles from Key West) It is located on a quiet street which is nice to come home to after spending time on Duval Street. We would and probably will stay here again in the future. The owner is very easy to work with and offers some excellent recommendations.

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Nice home in a great location

Guest: Beau I. (United States)
Date of Stay: 02/20/10 Review Submitted: 02/28/10

This is a nice home in a great location (5 miles from Key West) It is located on a quiet street which is nice to come home to after spending time on Duval Street. We would and probably will stay here again in the future. The owner is very easy to work with and offers some excellent recommendations.

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

Guest: Roland
Date of Stay: 09/12/09 Review Submitted: 05/17/10

This was a great rental. Dealing with the owner made the rental very simple and pleasant. He did everything he could to make sure our stay was memorable. Deep canal in the back, small bridge with narrow channel was the only downstroke for us with a boat with a t-top. The bridge had plenty of clearance at low tide. Landmarks on the island made returning to the house very easy to find and navigate. Everything in the house was well kept and the house was very liveable and clean. Eight minutes to Key West, thats a wonderful thing! Highly recommended and I would stay there again without hesitation.

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Tropical get away--from it all!

Guest: Rod& Barbara (Crystal River, Florida)
Date of Stay: 08/29/09 Review Submitted: 09/08/09

If you enjoy crystal clear water, boating,diving and just want piece and quiet this is the place! Five miles to Key West and you can stay in a nice clean house rather than a motel. The owner was very helpful to make sure everything was taken care of prior to our stay on the 1st of September. I plan on booking this house on our next trip to the Keys.

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

Guest: Ron & Barbara
Date of Stay: 08/13/09 Review Submitted: 05/17/10

If you enjoy crystal clear water, boating,diving and just want piece and quiet this is the place! Five miles to Key West and you can stay in a nice clean house rather than a motel. The owner was very helpful to make sure everything was taken care of prior to our stay on the 1st of September. I plan on booking this house on our next trip to the Keys.

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Great Place to Stay

Guest: roland860 (St. Petersburg, FL USA)
Date of Stay: 07/08/09 Review Submitted: 07/26/09

This was a great rental. Dealing with the owner made the rental very simple and pleasant. He did everything he could to make sure our stay was memorable. Deep canal in the back, small bridge with narrow channel was the only downstroke for us with a boat with a t-top. The bridge had plenty of clearance at low tide. Landmarks on the island made returning to the house very easy to find and navigate. Everything in the house was well kept and the house was very liveable and clean. Eight minutes to Key West, thats a wonderful thing! Highly recommended and I would stay there again without hesitation.

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

Guest: CapeCodRenter
Date of Stay: 03/07/09 Review Submitted: 05/17/10

I spent a week in February at this property. The proximity to Key West was nice, and being slightly east of Key West day trips to Bahia Honda State Park were reasonable. It is a nice neighborhood. The house is well represented by the pictures in the listing. The house is in very good shape. The beds/mattresses are newer and in very good condition. The house is well equipped for the renter. My biggest like about the house was the location, close enough to Key West to drive into town anytime, without having to stay in Key West. We have young children and the house worked out perfect.

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Great Property, Great Location

Guest: Joshua A. (Concord)
Date of Stay: 02/01/08 Review Submitted: 03/07/08

I spent a week in February at this property. The proximity to Key West was nice, and being slightly east of Key West day trips to Bahia Honda State Park were reasonable. It is a nice neighborhood. The house is well represented by the pictures in the listing. The house is in very good shape. The beds/mattresses are newer and in very good condition. The house is well equipped for the renter. My biggest like about the house was the location, close enough to Key West to drive into town anytime, without having to stay in Key West. We have young children and the house worked out perfect.

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

Awesome Rental

Guest: garcole (East Central Florida)
Date of Stay: 11/16/07 Review Submitted: 05/17/10

Great place to stay. Only 5 miles to Key West. The canal is full of fish. Very nice neighborhood, everyone is very friendly. The house is decorated very nicely. I would recommend this place to anyone.

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