Beautiful place and great location

Guest: q (SAN FRANCISCO)
Date of Stay: 11/25/11 Review Submitted: 12/05/11

We spent 4 nights here and really loved the place. It's very clean, fully stocked with towels and linens. Our children really enjoyed the large space of the condo and loved the pool. There's a really nice fish market near by where we got great crab claws and fresh local fish. People we met in the complex were really friendly also. In addition, the owner is really nice to work with. Thank you very much!

Owner response:Hello Qian I am so glad that you enjoy my unit, I do my best to keep it updated so my customers can enjoy the way I do. I hope to see you soon. Best regards to your family Beatriz

Recommended for:Families with young children.

Terrific condo

Guest: Chris (Doral, FL)
Date of Stay: 11/23/11 Review Submitted: 11/26/11

I just returned from spending a couple of days here for Thanksgiving with some close friends and their wives. It was perfect ! We prepared a traditional Thanksgiving meal in the kitchen with no problems at all. The appliances are all top-notch and the kitchen is BIG. I can't think of anything we needed that wasn't there. The View from the balcony is breathtaking. The entire condo is clean, well furnished and comfortable. The grounds are beautiful. I hope to visit this place again and again. I'm between boats right now, but I have to say " attention boaters......check this place out !" The marina is perfect, has deep water access.....I could go-on but you get the point. If you have a boat, ask about bringing it. There is parking for boat trailers and the ramp is just feet from the condo. I'm sure there may be a charge to wet-slip a boat in the marina, but the slips look nice and again they are just steps from the condo. Ask the owner about bringing a boat. This was perfect for our group and what we were looking for. We live in the Miami area, and wanted to be on or near the water without the "Miami beach scene". If you're looking for a party....this isn't it....thankfully. If you're looking for a bunch of late-night activity.....and noise......you can find it close by, just not on this property. While we do not have children, there were families around with children and they seamed to be enjoying themselves, but they were also supervised, well-behaved and not a bother to others. A few kids with their Mother in the pool, a few Dads teaching their young sons to fish on the jetty, but NOT hundreds of kids running around by themselves. Everyone had a smile on their face ! I've had nothing but excellent experiences with VBRO owners and this is no exception. Thank You for sharing your "slice of heaven".

Owner response:Hello Christopher, I am very pleased with your review , this is the kind of review that help me to sell my unit. I am very glad you enjoy my unit as much as I do. I hope to see you back in the near future. Beatriz

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

Our vacation

Guest: gyfa08 (Miami, Florida)
Date of Stay: 10/21/11 Review Submitted: 10/28/11

We stayed in your property and had a fantastic time. The apartment has lots of space, great kitchen, beautiful bathrooms also we liked that it is a gated community and having a guard allowing only invited guests is a big plus, it gave us a total sense of security. The property is close to excellent restaurants, shopping and all types of attractions to keep us busy and when it came time to relax what better than sitting on the balcony with a glass of wine enjoying the “amazing view” also our walks by the unique beaches with the charm they keys are know by (not your typical white sandy beaches). The apartment is fully equipped all you need for your vacation “home away from home”. Enjoyed the pool too we are definitely coming back and look forward to our next vacation. Thank you Beatriz for your hospitality.

Owner response:Thank you Yvette for your comments, really I try very hard to have my unit very beautiful. I know this is not your first time on my unit, I hope you continue renting it. Thank you for your preference Beatriz

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.

Very nice condo in a nice location.

Guest: H (Boston, MA)
Date of Stay: 09/26/11 Review Submitted: 10/27/11

Beatriz was very easy to work with, the process for checking in was easy, the condo was clean, well equipped and has a lovely view. There are two negatives - there is no beach, and I mean not even a little, its a seaweedy swampy smelly mess, don't even go there. And the second bedroom has a door that opens onto the shared inner walkway, which felt a little unsafe to me with the kids in there. That said, I pushed the dresser in front of the door and it was fine. And although there is no beach, the snorkelling off the jetty was nothing short of amazing. I pet a sting ray and my husband saw a manatee, there were barracuda and cow fish and a lots of lobsters. The pool was also very nice, and although I would not swim in that inner "lake" the kids liked feeding the fish there. One more note - if you are considering Kawama overall - stay in the tower. No comparison to the other condos. Overall a great family value and a very nice vacation.

Owner response:Hello Heather thank you for your review, the beach the association is aware and we are trying to do something about it. The side door is something that you may or may not use, this is the way the building was built, in order to be able to rent just one room if you want. I am glad you have a very nice vacation

Recommended for:Families with young children.

Comfortable and convenient ...

Guest: "H" (Louisville, KY - USA)
Date of Stay: 07/09/11 Review Submitted: 07/17/11

This is a very clean, well-kept and comfortable unit with excellent panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. The rental process was simple and straightforward. There are ample linens, and the kitchen has everything you would need for a lengthy stay. For the most part we had the lovely pool to ourselves. We were a bit disappointed with the condition of the beach area. Hopefully at the conclusion of the marina construction the HOA can address the beach so guests may enjoy the water without having to drive elsewhere. We discovered some great restaurants -- Bayside Grille (upstairs dining room -- especially at sunset), Pilot House (outdoor dining) and Fish House & Encore (a bit more upscale). Snorkeling from nearby John Pennekamp Park (both offshore and by boat) was enjoyable. I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again in the future.

Owner response:Thank you for your review, the comment about the Beach , you are right, after the marina is complete HOA is trying to do something with the Beach. The most important part is that you enjoyed my unit, and we are located very close to all the anmenities in Key Largo. Best Regards Beatriz

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

Great Condo, location, & view.

Guest: Daniel (Texas Gulf Coast )
Date of Stay: 06/04/11 Review Submitted: 06/23/11

We enjoyed staying at this condo. The condo was clean and nicely decorated. The owner was easy to work with and the process to gain access was straightforward. I felt comfortable she would have been readily available if there was an issue or question. The marina was being renovated but that didn’t bother us. The view was great. We would stay there again when we come back to the Keys. This was our fourth trip to the Keys, we enjoy Key Largo and this condo is conveniently located with restaurants and shopping relatively close. I’ll echo the concerns of a little bit of trash on the beach. I live on the water in Texas so I understand about accumulation of seaweed & trash against the rock wall depending on the currents, as that is just part of being on the water, but it could use a little attention. The trash can at the gazebo was never emptied while we were there, and the general condition of the gazebo and picnic tables were relatively poor. Perhaps once the marina project is done this area could be next. The marina was progressing well and it will be attractive when it is done. Even with those few small issues we were very pleased. The general grounds were well kept. The condo unit was clean and reasonably well stocked with utensils and linens. We went with another couple and my grown son. We felt there was ample room for all of us. All in all we felt it was a very nice place to stay, and would return.

Owner response:Thank you very much for your comments, about the small issues, the gazebo, do not belong to us, is government property and we are not allow to due anything on it, except walk around, we try to repair and they do not give us the permit. As you said the next project after the marina is the beach. Beatriz

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, age 55+, people with disabilities, families with young children.

An amazing apartment, an amazing place, an amazing weekend!

Guest: fabcolo (Lima, Peru)
Date of Stay: 05/27/11 Review Submitted: 06/08/11

I'm really glad my parents suggested this place when I was planning my weekend vacations to the keys. The apartment is fully renovated. It all looks great! the view from the 5th floor where the apartment is located is amazing. Front ocean view, what more can you ask from the keys! Im glad we stayed there. Im sure there might be other properties around but i'm really happy with this one. It's a keeper. Make sure you drive down to Islamorada Fish Company for a sunset dinner.

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

Great location, great condo!

Guest: Joshua (New Jersey)
Date of Stay: 05/19/11 Review Submitted: 06/06/11

We stayed for a long weekend and had a fantastic time. The location is perfect for quick access to good food, diving/snorkeling and everything else the upper keys offer. The Yacht club itself was clean and well kept and the lighted tennis courts were great. The condo was very nice and clean with comfortable furniture and a great view of the ocean. We arrived late and the process to get into the condo was incredibly quick and easy. The owner was great to work with as well.

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

Perfectly Situated!

Guest: Mamamerk (Ga)
Date of Stay: 04/09/11 Review Submitted: 04/20/11

My husband and I are divers and have tried different condo's in the area. This one rocks!!! Beautiful views- close to all the dive shops. Very spacious Master bedroom. We were traveling with another couple that did not dive, but knew the area. They went on day trips, kyacked, fished and swam in the pool. This condo is beautiful. The HOA needs to clean up the beach because it is littered (as was said in a previous review) It would be a beautiful snorkeling area and swimming area - they just need to clean it up at low tide. The marina is being updated, but should be finished in July. They did not work on weekends and since we dove, we never had a problem with noise. The owner was incredibly easy to work with as well. I'll be back next year to rent it for our dive vacation!!

Owner response:Thank you very much for you comments I appreciate a lot, I hope to see you next year

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, age 55+, sightseeing.

Great Unit w/Amazing View

Guest: Meg (Pasco, WA)
Date of Stay: 12/17/10 Review Submitted: 01/02/11

This condo's location is absolutely perfect! It's top floor placement makes it quiet with an amazing view of the ocean and marina. With windows all across the front you can take in the beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Even though the unit is older it is very clean and has been nicely updated. The kitchen, with its granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, is well-stocked. Bathrooms have been updated as well in a fun modern look and the unit has tile throughout. Both bedrooms have televisions which is really nice if you are there with family. The pool right below the tower is really nice, well-maintained and convenient. Kawama has several kayaks available for owners/renters use. We took them out one afternoon and saw several rays swimming through the water on the right side of the jetty. A note for parents with kids - the Kawama beach is a clothing optional beach. Shopping is just a couple minutes away from this unit making it very convenient, but away from the noise of the highway. The only disappointment at Kawama was the large pond feature. I don't know if it was just the time of year we were there or what, but it was not usable. Slime and natural debris was over a share of it making it not a good swimming/snorkeling option. This obviously has NOTHING to do with this great condo, but I mentioned it so if snorkeling the pond is something families are interested in for their kids, they can check to see if it has been cleaned up. We had a great time here and Beatiz was wonderful to work with!!

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