Reviews for Other Key Largo Properties Vacation Rental - VRBO 231623ha - 2 BR Key Largo House in FL, Rent This Romantic Paradise! Cozy One-of-a-Kind Keys Waterfront Home with Wifi

Fab stay in Key Largo

Guest Jane & Clive
Date of stay 03/20/13
Review Submitted 04/02/13

We stayed at Howard and Lily's wonderful house for 5 nights during our trip to the Keys. Loved the house, it had everything we needed and more. We first saw this House on Home and Away a few years ago, and were really pears that it was available when we finally planned our trip to the Keys. The house is much bigger than you think from the photos, and spotlessly clean. Only hing that we didn't find which would have been useful was a washing line or somewhere to hang washing? Ideally located in Key Largo with many restaurants nearby - we loved Puerto Vallarta just nearby on the main highway, and also ate at Sundowners, good food but a little pricey. Thanks to you both for the champagne and key lime pie on our arrival - much appreciated, especially given our late arrival. The house was a great base for exploring, we visited Long Key, Islamorada, Marathon, (hired bikes here to cycle to Pigeon Key, Sombrero beach in Marathon is a lovely beach!) and the Everglades from the house. Spent two days in John Pennenkamp park too which is stunning. Nice to return to the house and sit out by the water after a day out and about. Lovely house and could not have been better located. Thank you so much you both.

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Utopia!

Guest Deanne D.
Date of stay 02/06/13
Review Submitted 02/15/13

What an absolutely wonderful stay we had at this rental. This was the first time using HomeAway and plan on using it again. The house was clean, in a great location, very serene and safe neighborhood. Champagne and Lily's Key Lime Pie awaited us upon check in and both were wonderful! We were centrally located so that we could go to serveral great restaurants and places to stop for cocktails. Wahoos: great grilled oysters! Gilberts: wonderful musical entertainment and a place to swim and sun. Within walking distance to a grocery story. Loved this place. Our hosts were very gracious in offering to show us around, etc. We had a flat tire on way to airport and Howard even showed up to see if he could help. Thanks for a great vacation Howard and Lily! I would recommend this property to everyone.

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paradise?

Guest Lars K.
Date of stay 10/14/11
Review Submitted 12/18/11

Finally we got the time to write a review. Upon arrival to the house you are greeted by a sign welcoming you to paradise. Well, we do for obvious reasons, not know how it is in paradise, but we believe this place comes close. The house A charming and nice house that radiates warmth and kindness; own wharf at a nice channel; an interior that makes you feel at home immediately. Nice and clean everywhere. Only one warning, as in the real paradise: If you have back problems, do not choose the beds upstairs, they are a little too soft! Key Largo's proximity to Everglade, John Pennekamp, The Keys and all the things you want to see and experience in the area is absolutely perfect. No noisy metropolis around, only houses that are nestled around an ingenious canal system. The perfect place for the perfect Florida trip! And by the way, Howard and Lily, no way back, you are then on the tradition: Cold Cava and Lily's lime pie in the fridge on arrival! I wonder if you get that in paradise. Then there is only one thing to say. With a quote from a famous American governor: We'll be back!

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It is really fantastic! Veramente fantastico !

Guest fulvio l.
Date of stay 08/28/11
Review Submitted 09/02/11

we spent a really fantastic time in this wonderful house, all of us ( me my wife qnd 2children 12&14yo are sad at the idea to leave tommorow morning. Spaces are widw forniture eccellent and cleaning perfect. From the dooks we had fun and amazing fishing competition. Leaving will leave a piece of heart here!!!!! Abbiamo passato una magnifica settimana un questa casa fantastica, bello arredamento, pulita e spaziosissima. Dala banchina abbiamo fatto divertenti gare di pesca i bambini si sono divertiti moltissimo,, Partendo lasciamo un pezzetto di cuore qui.

Recommended for: Families with teenagers, romantic getaway.

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Awesome House

Guest Richard A.
Date of stay 07/23/11
Review Submitted 08/16/11

Celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary and it was a great place to stay. A very unique house and very beautiful inside. I looked at the pics of the couchs before we went and thought they didn't look comfortable, but was surprised how comfortable they were. Beautiful woodwork inside. The canal is a great place to dock your boat and have instant access to. Great location!

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

Owner response: Thank you for the kind words. We are so glad that you were able to celebrate your 25th Anniversary! May you celebrate many, many more together! Best Wishes, Howard & Lily

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wonderful holiday!!!

Guest debbie urquhart
Date of stay 07/01/11
Review Submitted 07/29/11

We had a wonderful, restful time in this well equpped and very clean unusual home!!! We found it had everything needed to make our stay truely rememberable. We especailly enjoyed BBq' ing outside and enjoyed the quiet peaceful neighbourhood. Howard was especailly helpful and calling him for afvice was never a problem. We appreciated the nice touch of champange and key lime pie and cold glasses left in the fridge for us!!!! We will always remember our 30th wedding anniversary!! Our only recommendation would be to get a tray!!! We had to make many trips up and downstairs with food etc to BBQ!!

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

Owner response: Hi John/Debbie, Thank you so much for the kind review. We are so glad that your 30th anniversary was a big hit! It was very important to us that everything was just right. May you both enjoy many more anniversaries together! That is a great idea for a tray or maybe some kind of basket. Will for sure look into it. Thanks again. Kindest & Best Regards, Howard & Lily

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Private, Quiet and Oh So Comfortable!

Guest Paula, Kevin and Barbara
Date of stay 06/02/11
Review Submitted 06/12/11

You always wonder whether glowing reviews go too far - can it really be true? Well - YES, it can! My husband, sister and I had a totally relaxing, getaway weekend in Howard and Lily's Key Largo home. The house and all that it offered made it an uncomplicated, restful weekend. We read many of the tips from other guests and copied their suggestions. 1) We had very nice meals at The Fish House (Key Largo) and Bentleys (Islamorada). 2) We went to Pennekamp State Park for the afternoon and spent time one the beach with a little snorkeling. 3) My sister and I ventured into the Marriott poolside area, grabbed 2 chaises, bought a couple mojito's and enjoyed a couple hours of pool time! 4)My husband took the half day party fishing boat excursion with Sailor's Choice out of Key Largo ($40 cash) but caught more fish off the dock of our own little canal! I, too, had a blast feeling that little tug-tug after casting the line! Howard - You were a pleasure to deal with and we thank you for the sparkling wine and delicious key lime pie upon arrival. We cooked a lot - right there...and just felt so "at home!" Hope to come again sometime soon and invite other family members. Our thanks!

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

Owner response: Thank you so much for your kind words. We were glad to have you and look forward to your next visit!

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Very Happy!!!

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Very Happy!!!

Guest Kevin & Paul Dow
Date of stay 06/02/11
Review Submitted 06/09/11

Hello Howard: Thank you again for the opportunity to spend a few days in Key Largo at your comfortable home on North Blackwater Road. We had a relaxing and enjoyable time! I will post a comment on the homeaway.com site but I did want to privately email you with some feedback. I have been quite busy since returning so I do apologize for the delay - you may already have another renter in! Just a few things: 1) The front porch light and interior shed light seemed to have burned out. They were both working when we arrived and we just noticed into the weekend that they were not on. 2) We broke one drinking glass while doing dishes. (We did a lot of cooking in - loved that!) To cover that glass we actually purchased 2 new plastic tumblers and left them in the cabinet. 3) We left a few things from our onsite meals to assist your future guests...seafood seasoning, olive oil, new tupperware, coffee filters. 4) We could not get the stereo remote to work for adjustments to the TV audio. Maybe a battery in that small thin remote?? or operator error?? :-) Again - we had an incredible time and thank you so much! Paula and Kevin and Barbara, too!

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Great house in a quiet neighborhood!

Guest Konstantin K.
Date of stay 05/18/11
Review Submitted 05/31/11

The house was everything we expected. Howard was very helpful with finding local spots and recommending activities. Recommend this house!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers.

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Open plan, quirky and stylish house

Guest Young family from UK
Date of stay 04/09/11
Review Submitted 05/16/11

The house superceeded my expectations. I really loved it, although it is hard to describe as it is a truley unusual house. It was in a good neighbourhood and close to all the amenities. We went swimming with dolphins and snorkeling in John Pennekamp park - both were really close. Great restaurants near by too - Mrs Macs Kitchen and Calypso were our favourites. Howard was a very thoughtful host. We mentioned that we love key lime pie, so there was one waiting in the fridge when we arrived with a bottle of bubbly. Great after a 14 hour flight with kids. Our kids are 4 and 7 and they loved staying on the mezzanine level. I would definitely recommend this place to friends. Thanks Howard and Lily

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

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Great week!

Guest Floridians
Date of stay 03/19/11
Review Submitted 03/31/11

We had a great week at Howard and Lily's home. It is centrally located with lot's to do in either direction. Very close to Pennekamp and some of the best snorkeling in the US. Lot's of great food everywhere. Bayside Grille was awesome at sunset. Airboating in the Everglades is only an hour away. Key West is a couple hours in the other direction but definitely worth spending a day there too. The house is very nice, quiet, and well decorated. The beds were very comfortable too. Kids will love the loft as well. Fishing in the canal was fun and productive. Would definitely recommend staying here! Thanks again.

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

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Quirky House

Guest Val & Hedley
Date of stay 03/08/11
Review Submitted 03/27/11

Stayed 8th March 2011 for a week in this quirky house. Property is in a very nice area. Kitchen cupboards well stocked. Sofa's very nice and comfortable. Ample space for rest and relaxation. Pictures show an accurate description of what you will get, although some decoration needed to bring it up to excellent especially in the washroom. Very nice outside furniture and bbq and lovely sitting by the canal. Convenient to big supermarket, only a few minutes walk away which stays open late which was very good. Met Howard and found him to be very friendly and helpful, and it was a very nice thing to find a keylime pie and bottle of wine in the fridge. This was a nice touch. Plenty to do in the area, the Everglades are fantastic. Felt very safe at all times.

Recommended for: Romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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What A Rare Pearl This Place Is!

Guest David
Date of stay 02/22/11
Review Submitted 03/29/11

Dear Howard and Lilly, Wellcome to Paradise is an understatement, we had high expectations before arriving which were quickly washed away with your personalized welcome and visit to the house..you made us feel at home trusting us immediately which we greatly appreciated. Ann's beach at Islamorada, Dolphin swimming at Theater of the Sea and the cheap wine at the nearby Windixie supermarket were among the highlights of our breef but completely amazing time here in Key Largo! Thanks for all the advice, time and again your welcome.

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

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Wonderful Vacation Home in Key Largo

Guest Deb
Date of stay 02/19/11
Review Submitted 03/03/11

My husband and I, along with our 14 year old daughter and her friend spent a week at Howard and Lily's home in Key Largo during our winter vacation. From the moment we walked up the stairs to enter the home, we were impressed with the beautiful decor and comfortable surroundings. My husband and I shared the private bedroom with the very comfortable bed and all the linens and towels we would ever need. The girls enjoyed the loft area with 2 single beds and a living area (including their own couch). The WIFI allowed them to stay in touch with their friends and family and we enjoyed them having there own "space". We could not ask for any more in a vacation rental. Howard was very helpful to any questions or needs we had during our week. The home was very clean and well stocked with "essentials" like towels, kitchen supplies, soap, shampoo and Howard and Lily even left us a Key Lime Pie for us to enjoy when we arrived. It was delicious!! One of the great things about this rental is how comfortable and fitting for it's "Paradise" name. We love the time we spent exploring the Keys, we went Para-sailing and rented a charter boat and went snorkeling on the reef (both were available next to Sundowner's Restaurant, which is excellent). It was so much fun that every night when we returned home we were exhausted....but we also liked being home and relaxing. There was so many choices at home for relaxing. We enjoyed looking at the fish in the lagoon, right on the property, or sitting under the home, enjoying coffee in the morning and a drink in the evening. We also had our dinners at the dining room table and relaxing on the leather furniture, watching a movie together. The fan and air-conditioners worked very well and over-all, this is the best place we have ever rented for vacation. I recommend Howard and Lily's home highly and we hope to book our week for next year as soon as we can! Thanks Howard and Lily for the best vacation we can remember! The Barnetts, Barre VT

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

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Highly Recommended

Guest Jamie and Lucy
Date of stay 02/12/11
Review Submitted 03/02/11

We had the pleasure of staying here in Febrary 2011. A fantastic house with real character, and also very clean and well maintained. Location is also excellent. Howard was great to deal with, both with the booking and when we arrived. He also contacted us a few days in to he stay which was very nice of him! Highly recommended for a wonderful stay in Key Largo!!! Jamie and Lucy

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

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Great relaxing vacation!

Guest Jennifer
Date of stay 12/18/10
Review Submitted 01/16/11

My BFF and I rented the house the week before Christmas for a much needed vacation. The house was great, well appointed and very comfortable. We used it as our home base while we spent a week exploring the keys. We found it very convenient to several restaurants we enjoyed (Doc's Diner, Fish House and Num Thai) and the grocery store. We spent many evenings relaxing on the canal with a cocktail while the sun went down and even used the grill. I would recommend the house to anyone looking for a home away from home on their keys vacation!

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

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Such a fabulous experience!

Guest Christine
Date of stay 10/25/10
Review Submitted 11/04/10

We stayed at this lovely little spot for 2 nights in October 2010 and were very pleased with this home, which it really felt like to us. We dealt with Howard on the booking and check in/out and he was always friendly and easy to talk to and reach. I had some initial questions about cancellation policies and he was very accommodating with my questions. The property itself is fabulous. It’s a great location and I loved sitting out on the upstairs balcony after dark with a glass of wine and my lap top, hooked up to the WiFi, which they now offer, and listen to the sounds of lovely little creatures go “splash” in the night in the back yard canal. The sounds of crickets and other night bugs and birds humming and chirping away was like music to my ears and it added an enjoyable other dimension to our experience at this location. The home is immaculately clean and smells great too! Upon entering we felt instantly welcomed by the soft lighting they had left on for us as well as by the little treats they left us in the fridge, which we enjoyed very much. There is everything one would need if you wanted to stay in and cook; they have a b-bque for grilling down stairs as well as a fully stocked kitchen with spices, oils, etc. should you wish to stick close to home in the evenings or in the mornings. The bed was very comfortable and the linens were crisp and fresh. There were even a few necessities in the bathroom if you forgot some of your own, which we didn’t but it sure was nice to see they thought of that. We sincerely thank Howard for his hospitality, attentiveness and courteous manner and we thank both Howard and Lily for sharing this beautiful spot with us, it was a little piece of heaven that we will not soon forget.

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

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Romantic Haven

Guest Norm
Date of stay 10/09/10
Review Submitted 10/26/10

Lovely house on a quiet street within a few miles of everything. Just the place to spend quality time with the one you love.

Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway.

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sabor agridulce

Guest jorge
Date of stay 08/26/10
Review Submitted 09/07/10

Os escribo en Español que me es mas sencillo y más rapido. El sitio es muy lindo, la casa espectacular (tal y como la veis en las fotos), tanto por fuera como por dentro. Muy tranquila y acogedora. Pero tambien tengo algún aspecto negativo que comentar. En primer lugar creo que esta bastante pobre equipada en cuanto a vajilla (los vasos, platos y tazas justos), y en segundo lugar el aire acondicionado de la habitación, asi como el de la primera planta son muy muy ruidosos (toda la paz que existe en los caños la rompen estos dos aparatos), imposible dormir con ellos puestos. Por último me gustaría comentar que ya que los medios audiovisuales existentes son tan escasos, estaría bien contar con un sistema de conexión a internet para esas horas muertes. Los cayos, un fantastico lugar para disfrutar si dispones de barco, de lo contrario siempre te vas a quedar con una sensación agridulce. Las playas que hay en la parte de Key largo son practicamente ninguna. Puedes encontrar una, pero en ningun caso es lo que esperas despues de mas de 8 horas de avión desde España. Son playas artificiales pequeñas , incomodas y por las que tienes que pagar para entrar. Solo vas a poder encontrar playas más interesantes cerca de Key west (a mas de 2 horas y media de Key largo), antes poca cosa. Si te gusta la pesca, y puedes acceder a un barco para moverte por lo cayos, sin duda son el sitio perfecto, si por lo contrario solo dispones de coche cuando quieras encontrar sitio interesantes dentro de los cayos es cuando te tienes que volver a dormir. Los dueños encantadores solucioandonos cualquier minimo problema que tuvimso durante la estancia.

Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway.

Owner response: Hola Jorge y Paula, Gracias por la revisión. Habíamos hablado por teléfono casi todos los días que estaban alojados en nuestro vacaciones como nos gusta que sea un punto para mantenerse en contacto, control sobre todo, responder a cualquier pregunta sobre la zona y sólo un poco asegurarse de que todo está bien y que que están disfrutando de ustedes mismos. Es por eso que estamos un poco sorprendidos por tu opinión. Hay vasos adicionales, cubiertos, platos, etc en el armario de la despensa. Todo lo que tenía que era preguntar. El ruido del acondicionador de aire se debía a que la parrilla delantera no fue conectado correctamente y fue sacudiendo un poco. Tal vez uno de sus tres pequeños estaba jugando con él. Una vez más, si había dicho algo que hubiera sido atendida inmediatamente. En cuanto a Internet, no anuncian que lo tenemos. De hecho, uno de los encantos de esta casa es para alejarse de todo eso. Yo había dejado claro a la derecha de Paula de nuestra primera correspondencia que, si bien tenemos televisión por satélite, no tenemos un teléfono o Internet. Yo también había explicado a ella de los muchos lugares cercanos a puntos de acceso wifi gratuito que se disponía de pocos minutos de la casa, así como la biblioteca maravillosa, a la derecha por la calle, con los ordenadores gratis, impresión, y wifi. En cuanto a su no gusto los Cayos de Florida, no hay realmente nada de lo que yo podría haber hecho eso. Recuerde, usted optó por los Cayos como su destino de vacaciones. Pero creo que toda el agua, la vida animal, aves, kayak, motonáutica, vela, piragüismo, pesca, snorkeling, buceo, museos, maravilloso pequeñas tiendas, y restaurantes de mariscos exquisitos, rayos UVA, piscina, senderos naturales, airboating, windsurf, kite boarding , puestas de sol, y más no es para todos ... Le deseamos sólo lo mejor y recordar que también tenemos casas de vacaciones en Miami. Mejor amable y cordial saludo, Howard y Lily

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Great week!

Guest Mark & Colleen
Date of stay 08/07/10
Review Submitted 08/16/10

The house was perfect for us! Highly recommend. Comfortable and clean. Plenty of hot water for a couple of teenage boys and a kitchen nicely set up for cooking quick meals. Watched shooting stars from the porch and made frequent use of the table for our nightly euchre game. Thanks so much. Numerous snorkel and dive guides were very convenient within 4-5 miles (we used Sea Dwellers twice and enjoyed their crew very much). We also dashed out to Key West for an afternoon/evening as well as in to South Beach another day. Well located for us. Good luck to you!

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

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Home !

Guest Alex and fam
Date of stay 07/31/10
Review Submitted 09/13/10

a review to our vacation in FL. we´re a family with two children, 8 and 9 years old. we´re from the north of Germany and we spend the first two weeks in Orlando and Fort Myers. finaly our last 9 days we felt like a part of this amazing islands. first we send a big thank you to Lily and Howard, your vacation home was really a HOME for us. from the first moment we`ve been comfortable and felt like home. the house is beautiful customized and well equipped, (pods, pans, plates, cups, glasses, cooking cutlery, spices . . . just everything you need) a supermarket (win dixie) is just a 3minutes walk away !!! a Icecream Bar with wifi access is next to publix - a short drive southwards we loved it to sit under the house and play some games in the late afternoon before we walked to one of the gulfview-bars and enjoyed the sunset. in the morning a 3 feet iguana say „hello“ to you on the landing stage or the snorkling at john peenekamp reef or at anna´s beach - especialy the kids were be beside oneself with joy. we made trips to the everglades (airboat tour), to miami (shopping), key west (best place to be) and fishing. we saw sea turtles, gators, tarpoons, dolphins, little rays and other unidentified creatures :-) - it means: you are in the middle to everything It was a great vacation, not least because of the lovely hosts! Thank you again for your help to stay longer in your home as planed and your hospitality. PS: choose it, book it !!! Die Gastgeber sind sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Der Kontakt und die Abwicklung sind völlig unkompliziert. Hier kann man nichts falsch machen! with kindest regards, Alex and fam.

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

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Wonderful stay in Key Largo

Guest Areces
Date of stay 06/20/10
Review Submitted 09/13/10

My wife, 4 kids and myself spent the father's day weekend at the Leitner Keys getaway. We had a wonderful time, starting with a boat ride from Miami to Key Largo on our 33ft Hydrasport. Docking the boat was easy and provided us quick access to the fishing and snorkeling grounds. We first fished at Molasses Reef and caught our fill of yellowtail snapper. While the boys were fishing my wife and daughter had a great time at John Pennekamp (very close) swimming with the variety of fish that make it a home among the tourist. The following day, we went to Rodriquez Key and anchored the boat on a sand bar and enjoyed the day swimming and snorkeling. The home was perfect for us providing privacy and comfort. Clean and very well maintained I would recommend this home to everyone. If you want to experience the florida keys this is the home to stay at.

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

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Ruhe und Erholung/Rest and recovery

Guest Torsten und Daniela
Date of stay 05/28/10
Review Submitted 07/12/10

Womit sollen wir anfangen? Ja,mit dem Haus. Da kann man nur sagen ,top gepflegt aber schon in die Jahre gekommenes Interieur. Sämtliche Dinge im Haus waren funktionell. Unternehmungen: Das gibt es soviele Sachen zu machen,deswegen fassen wir uns kurz: Tauchen,Sightseeing,Essen,Shoppen alles mehr oder weniger in der Nähe. Es lohnt sich von dort aus zu starten. Alles im allem würden wir auf jeden Fall wiederkommen. With what should we begin? Yes, with the house. There one only we can say, well-tended but the furniture isgetting a bit long in the tooth. All things in the house were functional. Joint adventures: There are so many things to do, therefore let's make ist short: Diving, sightseeing, meal, shoppen of all more or less in the vicinity. It is worthwhile to start from there. Altogether we would come back.

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

Owner response: Dear Torsten and Daniela, Wow! 5 out of 5! Thank you so much for your kind review and comments. It was a real pleasure being able to meet with you. You guys are a great couple! We look forward to meeting you again. Kindest and Best Regards, Howard and Lily Lieber Torsten und Daniela, Wow! 5 von 5! Vielen Dank für Ihre freundliche und Kommentare schreiben. Es war ein wahres Vergnügen zu können, mit dir treffen. Ihr seid ein großes Paar! Wir freuen uns darauf, Sie wiederzusehen. Freundlichsten und besten Grüßen, Howard und Lily

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Excellent property and location

Guest J and M
Date of stay 05/07/10
Review Submitted 06/11/10

We stayed at the house for one week at the beginning of our vacation and it was truly a head start. Everything was just perfect and Howard is great. Very helpful in every matter, he even bought us some tickets for a space shuttle launch in advance. The property was very clean and im perfect shape, we found everything we needed. All activities from the Everglades to Key West are right in front of your doorstep. Howard, once again thank you very much an maybe we will come back some day, even if it is a long way from Germany!

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

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THE PERFECT PLACE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Guest Warren
Date of stay 04/23/10
Review Submitted 09/13/10

My wife and I were planning a getaway weekend for our 5 year anniversary and came across this listing which stood out to us. I didn’t know what to accept because I have never stayed at a vacation home we, have always stayed at a hotel. WOW what a treat! It was quiet, peaceful, and romantic. The home it-self was warm, cozy, and extremely clean. There was a super market 2 minutes from the home which felt nice because we could cook breakfast and lunch and save some money. Then for dinner we went out to 2 different restaurants to catch the AMAZING sunset! We had an incredible time we are already planning our next stay at the home but this time with our 2 kids to make it a family trip.

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

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Fantastic, romantic, beautiful retreat!

Guest laura t.
Date of stay 02/21/10
Review Submitted 03/05/10

For my husband's 40th birthday, I planned a surprise trip for us to Key Largo and chose this rental based on the photos and reviews. I'm so glad I did! We loved, absolutely loved, the house. The neighborhood is so quiet and, even though it is a neighborhood, the house really feels as if you're all alone - very private. Each morning, we got up early and had our coffee and bagels by the water; it seemed like there were always birds calling or flying overhead, fish jumping ... so beautiful! We made good use of the barbecue grill, cooking either lunch or dinner each day. I had planned on taking my husband to a restaurant overlooking the bay for his birthday, but -his choice- instead we stayed home. I grilled lobster tails outside and we sipped champagne and watched the stars come out. I couldn't have asked for a more beautiful house for the week. It feels so light and airy, cool and relaxing. We both loved it - really didn't want to leave it - and plan on coming back again very soon!

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

Owner response: Hi Laura & Bruce, Thank you for your review and kind words. We are definately looking forward to seeing you in the Keys again. Best Wishes, Howard & Lily

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feeling

Guest Germanie
Date of stay 01/30/10
Review Submitted 02/12/10

I'd like to thank Lily and Howard for these beautiful holidays in their vacation home. They did everything to let their guests feel like friends. We found an elegant and confortable little paradise tastefully furniched and very hearty decorated. This is a real treasure ! I hope we'll be able to go there again some time. Greetings from Gabriele and Achim, Germany Sich "zuhause" fühlen. Ich möchte mich bei Lily und Howard für den wunderschönen Urlaub bedanken, den wir in ihrem Ferienhaus verbringen konnten. Sie nahmen uns nicht wie Fremde sondern wie ihre Freunde auf. Wir fanden ein elegantes gemütliches Paradies vor, das von der Eigentümerin sehr geschmackvoll und vor allem liebevoll eingerichtet ist. Dieses Ferienhaus ist ein wirkliches Schmuckstück ! Wir hoffen, dass es eine Gelegenheit gibt, nocheinmal einen Urlaub dort zu verbringen. Viele Grüsse von Gabriele und Achim aus Deutschland

Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Owner response: Dear Achim & Gabriele, Thank you so much for your guest comments. We really did enjoy meeting you and we are so very glad that you enjoyed your stay. It is so nice to know that we have friends in Germany. God's blessings to you both. Kindest & Best Regards, Howard & Lily

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This Place Is Wonderful!!!

Guest EKeeling
Date of stay 01/25/10
Review Submitted 02/04/10

My wife and I spent our 30th anniversary here and it was everything we could ask for and more. I work in the oilfields where its a 24/7 job. We wanted a place that felt like home but was quiet and close to the water and site seeing. This was perfect!!!!! Howard and Lily are amazing. They made us feel like we had known them forever. Givin the opportunity we would love to come back with our kids and grandkids. Not only did we get to relax but we were able to go on an Everglades boat ride and drive to Key West. Anyone who is looking to get away and see the Keys THIS IS THE PLACE TO STAY!!!!! Thank You Again to Howard and Lily for such a wonderful experience!!

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

Owner response: Thank you Eugene & Charlene! It really was wonderful to meet and get to know you guys and we are ever so glad and grateful that you enjoyed your vacation time and anniversary. We wish you only the best and look forward to seeing you again. Thank you again for the business and thank you ever so much for the kind words. God bless you, Howard & Lily

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Quiet, peaceful, roomy

Guest tripodcat
Date of stay 12/25/09
Review Submitted 01/07/10

We loved this house. Plenty of room for all your stuff, kayak or boat out the canal in the back, or sit and enjoy the quiet. Close to everything, including John Pennykamp park! Protected parking right under the house. Howard is a great host! Very nice, we can't wait until we can come back!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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divers delight

Guest Brad and Joanne
Date of stay 11/26/09
Review Submitted 12/08/09

photos provided are to the tee! my wife and two children enjoyed the convienent location and privacy this property gave us. the house is gated and our car parked under cover of the A -frame. we could cook and make sandwiches between dives using the well equiped kitchen then had very comfortable bed to come home to. our dive camp was less than 3/4 mile away as was john pennekamp state park. key largo is said to be the 3rd best diving place on the planet! we're sure to return as we have a new favorite dive location and a great place to stay...

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

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Guys Week Out!!!

Guest Father and Sons
Date of stay 10/28/09
Review Submitted 11/04/09

Once a year my father flies down and spends time with his three sons – this year we came across a great home in Key Largo. Walking up the stairs I was immediately blown away by the front doors – absolutely beautiful. As you open the doors you are greeted by warm wood tones, great amenities and an ever present feeling that you have finally made it to “The Keys…” As always when we are on vacation we eat A LOT, Key Largo was no exception – we started at Ballyhoos and enjoyed all you can eat Stone crab, later had lunch at Sundowners and enjoyed sailboats passing by! Another nice part of the vacation was being able to SAVE money by eating in – the kitchen was nicely appointed with all the essentials. We fished off the back dock and enjoyed Kayaking through the canal and into the crystal clear waters of the Bay. Our last day we kayaked out to the Bay again, skirted the edge and came across a Manatee! In the end this was one of those vacations that will always live on in our memories – a father and three sons creating memories someplace that will always be very dear to their hearts. Next question, WHEN DO WE COME BACK?????

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

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Perfect getaway!

Guest fishylef
Date of stay 08/03/09
Review Submitted 08/12/09

The house is awesome, to say the least! It was really great being able to keep our boat docked up right behind the house, so every morning we could just pack it up and go on a new adventure. The Winn-Dixie right down the road was very convienent, along with the various resturaunts and shopping available. We really enjoyed our stay here and we even made new friends with the next-door neighbor. We will definitely be back here to visit again! Thank you!

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

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Last mimute weekend getaway w/ the wife & kids

Guest Juan & Milena
Date of stay 07/17/09
Review Submitted 07/21/09

My wife put me up to the impossible task of finding a rental home in the upper keys for a weekend getaway with our three children the wednesday before. No problem, I hit the various sites and made a few calls after some time this house really had the right combination of factors. The house was everything and more than what the web site showed. It is to sum it up, very cozy (Key West Style), the house has a good layout, on top of that the owner courteous and accomodating. We visited Buzzer's roost restaurant on Fri night for a fish fry and live music, Sat. we went to the Jacobs aquatic center for a day of water activities for the kids which included the kids diving of the trampoline for at least four hours straight! and some rest for us. We then attended the St Justin Catholic services that Sat Eve. @ 6pm and called it a night to get up early the next day for a full day @ John Pennekamp State Park for an awsome Snorkle trip to the "Christ of the Abyss" Statue and more rest time for us on the beach where there is a makeshift spanish sunken ship wreck for the kids to explore snorkeling, we biked, slept, ate and snorkled all day. We ended the day @ Snooks on the bay side for dinner. This place has a great "Keys" atmosphere, the food was pretty good. The advantage was that all these places we less than 5 minutes drive from the house. Overall it was a great time, thanks for your hospitality Howard. Juan & Milena Miami, FL

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

Owner response: Hi Juan & Mily, Thank you so much for your kind review. It was great meeting you guys and we are so glad that you and the kids had such a wonderful weekend. We look forward to having you again! Thanks again and God bless, Howard & Lily

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Little gem

Guest CTR
Date of stay 07/10/09
Review Submitted 07/22/09

This little house is a gem. The property was clean and well kept. Big enough for 2 adults and our 3 adolescent kids. As the add says, the location is great with easy access to ocean and bay. We rented a boat close by and spent the weekend swimming and snorkeling. You can also kayak and fish from the house. The restaurants in the area were marvelous. The owner was efficient and very friendly. Highly recommend it. Loved it.

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

Owner response: Thank you very much. It was great having you! Best Wishes, Howard & Lily

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A Great Florida Keys Base Camp

Guest Yawkey
Date of stay 04/04/09
Review Submitted 08/31/09

My husband, daughter and I spent a week at this property over our spring break. The home was extremely private and comfortable. It was the perfect location for our week in the keys. We were able to SCUBA at John Pennekamp Park, kayak the keys, and take day trips to Everglades National Park and Key West. Howard and Lily were perfect hosts and checked in with us regularly to make sure we were enjoying ourselves. Thanks for a great week

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

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Perfect Property to explore the Florida Keys

Guest Andreea & Mihai
Date of stay 02/11/09
Review Submitted 03/09/09

After spending a week at this lovely home in Key Largo we can only say that, should you be searching for a vacation rental in the area, this is definitely IT! Not only is the house perfectly situated to take advantage of the best that the Florida Keys have to offer, but the owners are great hosts who will take care of you as if you were family. The home is incredibly comfortable, with every amenity you could wish for, an awesome bed (always important after a tiring, activity-filled day!) and a lovely, airy outdoor area right under the house that provides shade from the mid-day sun, plenty of parking space, outdoor shower, charcoal grill and a table and comfy chairs to lounge back in and enjoy that well-deserved brew you've been craving all day. Oh, yeah, almost forgot: there's also a great little Tiki Hut! If you have a boat you'll be very pleased with the dock that's right on the canal where we had the opportunity to observe wildlife up-close: herons, egrets and even an immense iguana! There's a Winn Dixie literally two minutes away walking distance and you're very close to the best restaurants that Key Largo has to offer. If you like fish and seafood in general, try the incomparable Fish House for some really fresh, delicious fare and great service. You're also close to the mainland for some touristy adventures like the Evergaldes National Park, the Miami Seaquarium or the Alligator Farm. And if you're there for diving, you're definitely in the right place! We had some really awesome dives on the Spiegel Grove, Duane and Bibb and incredible underwater photo ops that included bull sharks, turtles and tons of little cute seacritters. As already mentioned, the owners, Howard and Lily, are incredibly gracious hosts who will take care of you as much (or as little, if you want privacy!) as you wish. We would recommend this home to anyone without any reservations. Enjoy your vacation! Andreea and Mihai, New York

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

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Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 02/09/09
Review Submitted 03/18/09

Had a wonderful stay in this really great house. We loved the coziness and warmth. We really like the layout of the home and location wise was just great for us as we did a lot of activities in and around the area. Fishing was fantastic although the waters required us to wear wetsuits when we went for a dive excursion. We visited the Swim with Dolphins, the Bird sanctuary, a number of Tiki bars and great restaurants, some sandbars, John Pennekamp state park (we snorkled the Statue of Jesus, and more. Lots of fun the whole 2 weeks and we loved coming home to your great A-frame in Key Largo. We will be back next year! Thank you for your hospitality and information. Great stuff! Really what dreams are made of! Thank you, Harrison & Lisa

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Guest Herald
Date of stay 02/01/09
Review Submitted 02/08/09

Had a wonderful stay in this really great house. We loved the coziness and warmth. We really like the layout of the home and location wise was just great for us as we did a lot of activities in and around the area. Fishing was fantastic although the waters required us to wear wetsuits when we went for a dive excursion. We visited the Swim with Dolphins, the Bird sanctuary, a number of Tiki bars and great restaurants, some sandbars, John Pennekamp state park (we snorkled the Statue of Jesus, and more. Lots of fun the whole 2 weeks and we loved coming home to your great A-frame in Key Largo. We will be back next year! Thank you for your hospitality and information. Great stuff! Really what dreams are made of! Thank you, Harrison & Lisa Elderson Seattle, Wa.

Owner response: Thank you Harry & Lisa! We appreciate your review and look forward to welcoming you back. Best & Kindest Regards, Howard & Lily

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Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 04/01/08
Review Submitted 04/03/08

We loved this place, very homey and comfortable after a day in the hot sun, my husband fished off the canal and even cought something, which is unusual for him. This location is close to everything, walk to grocery store, church. We spent the days at holiday inn pool and marriotts pool as well, no ?'s asked. many wonderful sunsets at The big chill, new resturaunt bar 1 mile south. We express our gratitude to Howard and family for their hospitality. Thank again, Kathleen Larson

Owner response: Thank you Kathy and Paul for your kind words. We are so very glad that you truly enjoyed your stay and we are looking forward to hosting your next vacation in the fabulous Keys! Thank you so much for those tips about the Holiday Inn and the Marriot allowing people to lounge around their pools as long as you buy a`drink or some refreshments. Also, we were excited to hear about your snorkeling the Christ statue at John Pennekamp and diving the Speagal Grove wreck. Did you get to any of the beaches and what were they like to you? Best wishes to you guys and thanks again.

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Fab stay in Key Largo

Fab stay in Key Largo

Utopia!

Utopia!

paradise?

paradise?

It is really fantastic! Veramente fantastico !

It is really fantastic! Veramente fantastico !

Awesome House

Awesome House

wonderful holiday!!!

wonderful holiday!!!

Private, Quiet and Oh So Comfortable!

Private, Quiet and Oh So Comfortable!

Very Happy!!!

Very Happy!!!

Great house in a quiet neighborhood!

Great house in a quiet neighborhood!

Open plan, quirky and stylish house

Open plan, quirky and stylish house

Great week!

Great week!

Quirky House

Quirky House

What A Rare Pearl This Place Is!

What A Rare Pearl This Place Is!

Wonderful Vacation Home in Key Largo

Wonderful Vacation Home in Key Largo

Highly Recommended

Highly Recommended

Great relaxing vacation!

Great relaxing vacation!

Such a fabulous experience!

Such a fabulous experience!

Romantic Haven

Romantic Haven

sabor agridulce

sabor agridulce

Great week!

Great week!

Home !

Home !

Wonderful stay in Key Largo

Wonderful stay in Key Largo

Ruhe und Erholung/Rest and recovery

Ruhe und Erholung/Rest and recovery

Excellent property and location

Excellent property and location

THE PERFECT PLACE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THE PERFECT PLACE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fantastic, romantic, beautiful retreat!

Fantastic, romantic, beautiful retreat!

feeling

feeling

This Place Is Wonderful!!!

This Place Is Wonderful!!!

Quiet, peaceful, roomy

Quiet, peaceful, roomy

divers delight

divers delight

Guys Week Out!!!

Guys Week Out!!!

Perfect getaway!

Perfect getaway!

Last mimute weekend getaway w/ the wife & kids

Last mimute weekend getaway w/ the wife & kids

Little gem

Little gem

A Great Florida Keys Base Camp

A Great Florida Keys Base Camp

Perfect Property to explore the Florida Keys

Perfect Property to explore the Florida Keys

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