Nice lovely little place to stay

Guest: serge h.
Date of Stay: 01/09/12 Review Submitted: 01/22/12

The home is well laid out and well maintained, perfect size for a family of 4. Very nice swimming pool, though some of the users of the pool were older and not sensitive to children being present around them and needing to curb their language. Other residents were pleasant. Clean neighborhood, though its an adult community and so very few if any other kids around. Has washer and dryers, which is helpful. Nice size kitchen. Owner is very pleasant to work with and laid back, concerned that we should have what we need. The only criticism would be that the decks need restaining and it would be nice to have a little kayak to paddle around in the bay just outside the complex, it probably would not be too expensive and would be a very nice little addition.

Owner response:Thank you for the compliments! Anglers Reef is a beautiful little Oceanside community and we always look for ways to improve and maintain its appearance. Everyone will enjoy the fresh, newly stained deck too. A lot of people have remarked on the new outdoor furniture as well.

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Some pros, some cons

Guest: Mark in MA (Massachusetts)
Date of Stay: 01/23/10 Review Submitted: 04/10/10

This is a very pretty place in a nice complex. Very "Key's-y" environment. There are nice furnishings throughout. The pool area is very pretty, although no drinks are allowed. Having a washer/dryer is great. The cons: there is no dining table, just a bar with stools; there isn't much within walking distance, unlike Upper Matecumbe Key; the beach area is basically undeveloped, receives no care (raking, etc.), and has no chickee huts or chairs available; the second bedroom doesn't really have a dresser for clothes; the residents were cordial, but not very friendly and the 3:00 a.m. domestic squabbles across the street on the front side got old real quick. Michael was a very pleasant host, although my security deposit back was a week late being returned. We had a nice time, but I don't think we'll be returning to Angler's Reef.

Owner response:Thanks to great suggestions Anglers Reef has made some good changes. The beach area has new furniture and is very nice now. Drinks are allowed by the pool too (just no glass please). We are using Homeaway's damage protection policy now so no security deposit worries either. There is even a dining table! Thanks again.

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Great Get Away

Guest: Great time in the Keys (LaGrange, Illinois)
Date of Stay: 06/21/09 Review Submitted: 07/08/09

My family and I rented this property for a week in June. We had a great time--the home is new and very clean and well maintained. The owner was very easy to work with; from the time of rental to suggestions on where to visit and eat. We have a young child who sleeps in a crib. There is not a crib in the house but when I asked the owner where I could rent or buy one, he offered to pay half the cost. I thought that was a very generous offer. The house was close to the pool and far enough from the road that it was quiet. The landscaping was also well maintained. I would recommend this property to anyone interested in staying in the Keys.

Recommended for:Families with young children, families with teenagers.

Great Vacation - Great House

Guest: anglers (Charleston, SC)
Date of Stay: 04/04/09 Review Submitted: 04/16/09

I would highly recommend this house for a vacation. We stayed here for my son's spring break in April 2009. The house is very new, clean and nicely furnished. Angler's Reef is right over the bridge on Windley Key and right off of US 1. We flew into Miami and rented a car and it took us about 1 1/2 hours to drive down. Angler's organized into a semicircle of three rows of homes and this one is in the second row. That blocked most of the trafiic noise from US 1 and was not right next to the pool noise either so it was just about perfect. The house itself was also only about 100 ft from the pool so it was very convenient. Angler's Reef is very close Theater of the Seas and we took our son to the dolphin encounter, which he loved. If you plan to do this, make sure you call in advance to make reservations as they book up quickly. We also went fishing with Capt Mark Johnson (FloridaKeysFunFishing). He's very kid friendly and both my husband and my son loved him. Hog Heaven is right over the bridge on Windley Key before you get to Angler's Reef and although it looks a little "divey" it is a great place with outdoor seating right on the water and a dock and sandy beach to boot. My son fed the snapper chicken fingers at the every night. Bands were really good and not too loud, food was reasonable, drinks were cheap so we ate here several nights. Tower of Pizza is about a mile or tow away and although it too was not quite upscale (a local sent us there), it was undoubtable some of the best pizza we've ever had. We also had dinner at Morada Bay one night. The chairs are in the sand and it's a really unique, nice atmosphere but you do pay for it. Dinner and drinks for two adults and one child were $200..ouch... Robbie's Marina is a couple of mile further on down and feeding the tarpon (and pelicans) is really cool at their dock. Last but not least, we did a day trip to Key West. It takes about an hour and 1/2 from Angler's to get there but was lots of fun and a nice day. Kids love the conch train and glass bottom boat.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.

A Florida Keys Find

Guest: Barry and Martha (Olney, Maryland)
Date of Stay: 02/17/09 Review Submitted: 02/24/09

Every now and then, you find a vacation rental that exceeds your expectations. This beautiful, comfortable, well-furnished property in a unique (and surprisingly quiet) Florida Keys development provided a wonderful, private escape, along with an excellent location to access activities. The balconies off each bedroom are a nice touch. We love to cook and the kitchen was nicely equipped...and open to the living area. The oceanside pool was relaxing. The beaches were small (and not fully accessible while we were there), but nice. The owner was easy to deal with. All-in-all, a wonderful experience. Would go back without hesitation.

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