Reviews for Islamorada Vacation Rental - VRBO 259007 - 1 BR Islamorada Area Condo in FL, Spectacular Top Floor Oceanfront View Condo

Great Vacation Spot

Guest Cindy and Tim
Date of stay 03/26/13
Review Submitted 04/11/13

We had a wonderful week at this condo. It was very clean and beautiul. The location was outstanding. Unfortunatetly we arrived when Florida was having a cold spell but thankfully it warmed up by the end of our vacation. The condo was perfect to sit on the little patio and enjoy the views while sipping a cocktail. It was in a great location for grocery shopping and restaurants. We enjoyed the pool and my husband was able to do some snorkeling and saw some lobsters. I would definitley recommend this condo for a "keys" vacation.

Recommended for: Romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0

Quiet, comfortable and clean

Guest Joanie
Date of stay 03/09/13
Review Submitted 03/17/13

We have rented alot of condos in various parts of the States and the Caribbean and found this to be one of the best. Ed, the owner was very easy to work with and was very truthful. Everything he said the condo had to offer was true. It was very clean, had a very well equipped kitchen, and comfortable furniture. The beach wasn't the sandy type beach we kind of expected, but it was very well maintained. We learned that most beaches in the keys are not very sandy, but more like small white pebbles that you need to where beach shoes on. The grounds on which the condo encompassed were very well maintained along with the building itself. The view was great. We even saw dolphins swimming in the ocean as we were eating breakfast on the terrace. What a spectacular event to witness. There are alot of great restaurants nearby and a shopping center for groceries. The best restaurant we enjoyed was the Sunset Bar and Grill at the 7 Mile bridge. After walking the 4 miles on the bridge, we enjoyed happy hour (3-7pm) at the restaurant. They have a beach, built in pool and live music that you can enjoy as long as you are ordering food/beverages. Great place to watch the sunset. We would recommend this condo to any and all who enjoy time away from it all. We hope to get back again soon.

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

Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1

Beautiful condo and excellent location

Guest Do
Date of stay 12/22/12
Review Submitted 01/05/13

We had a wonderful vacation, thanks to this nice place. Ed, the owner, made the entire rental process very easy and did everything to make our stay very pleasant (eg, one day the kitchen light failed us and he instantly replaced it and was always there for questions). The apartment is very nicely furnished and well equipped which made us feel like home. Even though there were plenty of restaurant choices close by in Isla Morada and Key Largo, we most often had dinner at home because cooking was easy and we loved sitting on the terrace facing the ocean. Even though there were 2 TVs, we never used them as it was much nicer to sit on the bench on then ocean or in the terrace. Beside the great location at the ocean, it is also a good place for some tours and adventures. In the week of our stay we visited Key West, Marathon, where we had the famous Reuben lobster and walked the old 7-mile bridge, and we visited the Everglades. A We had a great time and can highly recommend the place. We will be back when the wind blows us again to Florida

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

Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1

We loved it!

Guest Nelson & Lynda
Date of stay 12/08/12
Review Submitted 12/18/12

We loved every minute of our week-long stay at this condo celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary. We found that everything in the listing was exactly as described, and photos are accurate as well. The view from the balcony is wonderful. This unit is very clean with a pleasant decor and comfortable bed. It has all the extras, like beach towels and beach totes, games, a fully equipped kitchen with everything you need to prepare a meal. But there are so many great places to eat within a convenient drive that dining in is just one option. We especially enjoyed Made 2 Order for breakfast or lunch, Marker 88, and Islamorada Fish Co. The building is very well maintained, we saw people every day taking care of the grounds, and the pool is also well maintained. It was so quiet we felt like we had the place to ourselves! We enjoyed side trips to the Dolphin Research Center and a day trip to Key West. Ed, the owner, is very easy to work with and very responsive. This is a great place to relax and unwind in the laid-back atmosphere of the Keys. Highly recommend!

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

Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1

Amazing Week in the Keys

Guest Jeanne & Mike
Date of stay 08/18/12
Review Submitted 08/28/12

My husband and I can't say enough about how wonderful our week was in Islamorada!! This condo was everything we were looking for........EXTREMELY clean, WONDERFULLY comfy, and SUPER quiet!!! We felt at home right away!! The view off the balcony was beautiful!!! This condo is in a perfect spot in the Keys. It's close to restaurants, shopping, and attractions, but it still has a relaxed, "Key's-ie" feel. We did alot of Scuba diving with Scuba-Do dive shop!!! The dives were beautiful and the weather was perfect for all of them. We ate at Boardwalk Pizza 3 times. EXCELLENT pizza!!! Especially after a morning of diving. We also enjoyed Dillon's Pub and Made 2 Order. Both were minutes from the condo!! Thank you Ed, for letting us enjoy your piece of paradise!! We will be back for sure!!!

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

Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1

Don't look any further. This is the place to stay.

Guest wannavacay
Date of stay 07/20/12
Review Submitted 07/29/12

I was so impressed with this condo. It was much more spacious then I expected. The condo was beautifully decorated, so clean and very comfy. I felt so at home here. He had everything we needed for our week stay. One thing that I was so impressed with was the sound proof. You can’t hear other tenant’s doors or activities through the walls. There is a beautiful view from the balcony. The grounds and building was very taken care of and a nice pool area. You can cook-out at the tiki huts or just lounge around and enjoy the view. Another plus about this condo is the parking. This condo has a reserved, covered parking area just step from the door. The only thing is it is right beside a school. If school was in session, I think it might make driving in and out a little difficult. On the other hand would have been cool to have had a football game to watch. This is without a doubt a five plus stars condo and would recommend it to anyone to rent it. This was our first trip to The Keys. We rented a boat for the day in Islamorada and it put the trip over the top. That is a must do. Snorkeling was awesome. I personally would stick with the road side beaches such as Annie’s or The Veteran’s one instead of going to and paying for the state parks. Also recommend eating at Boardwalk Pizza place. Best pizza ever. Had great drinks at Island Grill. Islamorada is a great place to get lazy and relax on the water. Key West is just a little too busy for me. We just made a day trip to there but spent most of our time here in Islamorada.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1

Awesome Vacation!

Guest katlux
Date of stay 05/18/12
Review Submitted 05/28/12

The condo was absolutely perfect. We couldn't have asked for a better place. The first day we arrived we had air conditioning troubles and we called the owner and it was taken care of right that day. It was absolutely the cleanest place we have ever stayed. It also had all the little extras you could ask for. You literally don't need to take anything but your clothes. It's in a very quiet peaceful location with an ocean view. Ed, the owner was so helpful in the renting process. The pictures look just like the real think. It was great waking up each morning and seeing the ocean out the door. I loved sitting on the balcony and reading. The furnishing were very nice and beautifully coordinated. The bed was very comfortable and I loved the bright rocking chair in the living room. It's a great place just to sit and relax. I would recommend this to anyone! Thanks Ed for your great condo! We loved it and hope to return soon!

Recommended for: Romantic getaway

Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1

Wonderful vacation

Guest Catherine
Date of stay 04/01/12
Review Submitted 04/22/12

This was our first trip to Islamorada. From the first time I contacted the owner, Ed, he was amazing to work with and remained that way all through our stay. The condo is a home away from home. Everything was neat, well taken care of and maintained in a manner that makes you not want to leave or atleast go back. The condo is equipped with everything. You do not need to take beach towels, they are supplied for you. The bedroom was wonderful, comfortable king mattress and the view from bed...that's what it is all about! Wonderful dinners at mile marker 88! Beautiful sunset and a great bar area and dinner area right on the "Beach" plus live entertainment. We read and called about different restaurants. Our main goal was to eat outside and watch the sunset. Awesome restaurants in the area, everyone was accomidating and helpful. Our vacation was spent hanging at the pool and exploring the island around dinner time. The weather was perfect. We enjoyed sunny days by the pool and relaxing. Thanks again Ed for sharing your beautiful condo. You truly keep it in tip top shape! Can't wait to go back.

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

Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1

Ct Yankees

Guest Ct Yankees
Date of stay 02/04/12
Review Submitted 03/04/12

This was our 9th year at this property. We love the view and the layout of the condo. The owners constantly update the property and take pride in the condo. The grounds and pool are clean and well maintained. The location is convenient to shopping, restaurants, and fishing. I would definitely recommend this condo - it is perfect for a couple.

Recommended for: Romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0

Paradise

Guest David and Marie
Date of stay 03/20/11
Review Submitted 04/01/11

We had a wonderful time during our stay here. The condo was beautiful and the view was spectacular. The place was so peaceful. It felt like we were the only ones there. Everything was as the description described and the pictures are very accurate. While on our stay we took our son SCUBA diving with Holiday Isles and at Pennekamp State Park. There are some amazing restaurants in the area. Lazy Days has a great menu with fabulous views of the ocean. You can sit and enjoy the sunset while dining outside at the Islamorada Fish Company Restaurant. Whale Harbor had a wonderful All-You-Can-Eat seafood buffet. Theatre of the Sea is a great place to go if you want to learn about some of the animals in the area or just watch a dolphin or sea lion show. This place is centrally located so going to Key West or the mainland was pretty easy. We would definitely stay here again and have already recommended it to friends! We might even consider moving out there.

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

Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2

ENJOY A GREAT STAY

Guest r&a
Date of stay 03/09/11
Review Submitted 03/19/11

We have rented at various locations in The Keys for 20 years. Everything that this owner advertises is factual! Friendly & helpful owner! Great location! Gorgeous view! Very pleasant & very clean rental. This is a safe,friendly & clean rental unit where you can enjoy some wonderful time in the Keys. We are very comfortable in recommending this rental unit. Everything was exactly as advertised

Recommended for: People with disabilities, age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1

Island Getaway

Guest Nice Getaway
Date of stay 12/26/10
Review Submitted 01/14/11

The Condo was very clean and comfortable and we felt like we were right at home. The view is very good. The beach is not sand but small gravel but that is what you find at the Keys. The beach offers a place to grill out and another nice viewpoint to watch the sunrise over the ocean. We had a beautiful drive down to Key West (1.5 hours) with ocean views on both sides of the road. Home owner is accomodating and provides many nice touches. Convenient to everything.

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

Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1

Excellent Condo!

Guest Fast Eddie
Date of stay 10/20/10
Review Submitted 10/31/10

My wife and I spent 10/20 thru 10/27 ar Seagull's 608. Beutifully decorated, well maintained unit. One of the nicest views I've encountered. Overall complex is also very well maintained and super clean and quiet(unless something is going on at the High School next door). Was actually entertaining and never lasted late. Wonderful pool and dry sauna with a bow-flex for anyone so inclined and a really nice complex manager. The owner is super easy to work with and handled the transaction quickly and accurately. Unlike most other reviewers, we tend to make a few day excursions and have lunch out on the cheap, then have a nice dinner at home. This unit's full size kitchen and utensil's made it more like being home. As others have mentioned, your host's have many "little things" in the unit that make it more homey. I particularly enjoyed the binoculars that gave me close-ups of the Porpoise activity and an amazing pair of Osprey's that worked every evening right outside and above our deck. Inspiration point was also super cool for a little fishing at hightide times. My wife and I caught several 2 to 3 pound Barracuda plus enough Pinfish and Snapper's of legal size to have had a fish fry! Not a bad little snorkeling cove at high tide if you just want to play a little. Try feeding the tarpon at Robbie's MM76? and try Agave's Mexican at lunch.Not too shabby! Winn-Dixie is super convenient and well stocked with Bill's liquor's and a Family Dollar on each side and McDonalds in front. Talk about a one stop shopping mall. Would recommend to anyone that want's a laid back vacation. If you want a lot of activity going on where you are staying this is not your place!

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

Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 3/3

Awesome place to celebrate 25th wedding anniversary!

Guest Barb
Date of stay 10/01/10
Review Submitted 10/08/10

Ed, We had an incredible fun-filled AND relaxing week! Super view, nice pool, wonderful restaurants, kayaking, tennis, wonderfully appointed and very comfortable condo. Lorelei is a great "local place", Island Grille has friendly staff, and "Hog Heaven" is a fun place for Happy Hour. "Lazy Days" and Marker 88 were both fabulous dining spots, but we enjoyed cooking our fresh catch (fished with "Charlie" at MM 77.2) and dining on the balcony just as much. Weather was great.Gusty winds (still warm and sunny) prevented us from getting our snorkeling in before we left, so we hope to be back some time to check out John Pennekamp State Park!

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

Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/3

Good Times

Guest Scott & Leigh Ann
Date of stay 05/29/10
Review Submitted 06/06/10

Great location with easy access to shopping, dining, and other attractions. Owners were very helpful with information on the area and directions to the unit. Furnishings were very nice and comfortable-would recommend staying here to anyone coming to the area. Wahoo's, Lazy Days and Marker 88 were some of our favorite dining experiences. (excellent fresh catch)

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 3/3

WOW view

Guest Janet&David
Date of stay 05/06/10
Review Submitted 05/16/10

Clean, well-equipped affordable condo with gorgeous sea views from almost every angle. We saw many kinds of sea and bird life up close and personal from the never-too-sunny--to-use balcony. The bed was hotel quality and the kitchen had everything we needed.

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

Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 3/3

Fantastic Condo

Guest Tom and Jeri
Date of stay 03/06/10
Review Submitted 03/29/10

Comfortable, clean, bright condo. We felt right at home the minute we arrived. The lay out of the condo was perfect. Oceanview visible from living room, dining room, kitchen and bedroom. Elevator and laurdry just outside condo door. Within just a few miles are many restaurants and stores for shopping. Be sure to visit Wahoo, Snappers, Islamorada Fish Company, Hog Heaven, and the Tiki Bar. Perfect location in the keys. The condo was well stocked, beach towels, beach chairs, beach bags, cooler, games, video, books, etc. Great pool and exercise room. I would recommend this condo to anyone. Would definitely stay at this condo on our next trip to the keys!

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

Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 3/3

Guest Joanne34
Date of stay 01/27/10
Review Submitted 01/27/10

Absolutely wonderful. All we hoped it would be. Location is great, half-way between Key West and Ft Lauderdale. Beautiful view from balcony, wonderful pool. The condo was nicely furnished and had everything we would need. Felt so "at home". Check kitchen BEFORE you go shopping. Will definitely come back again.

Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 3/3

Guest Cathy Fitzgerald
Date of stay 01/18/10
Review Submitted 01/18/10

Very light and bright condo, nicely furnished. Fantastic view. Squeaky clean! Terrific owners, easy to work with. Kitchen well stocked including spices, etc. Check in before you go to the grocery store, you won't need much!

Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2

Guest Chris204
Date of stay 01/03/10
Review Submitted 01/03/10

Wonderful! My wife and I visited from Christmas to New Years and loved everything about this place, the location was excellent, the condo was very clean, great view from the balcony, and loved having the pool to relax. Our next visit to the keys we'll be staying here again!

Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1

Guest Sandy53
Date of stay 11/07/09
Review Submitted 11/07/09

The location was perfect for visiting all areas of the keys. The condo is very comfortable and extremely neat and clean. The linens provided were excellent. Kitchen was well-stocked with cooking and eating utensils. The view and balcony were wonderful. Very relaxing.

Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1

Vacation Rentals by Owner

Spectacular Top Floor Oceanfront View Condo [#259007] | View Property

Traveler Reviews (21)

Great Vacation Spot

Great Vacation Spot

Quiet, comfortable and clean

Quiet, comfortable and clean

Beautiful condo and excellent location

Beautiful condo and excellent location

We loved it!

We loved it!

Amazing Week in the Keys

Amazing Week in the Keys

Don't look any further. This is the place to stay.

Don't look any further. This is the place to stay.

Awesome Vacation!

Awesome Vacation!

Wonderful vacation

Wonderful vacation

Ct Yankees

Ct Yankees

Paradise

Paradise

ENJOY A GREAT STAY

ENJOY A GREAT STAY

Island Getaway

Island Getaway

Excellent Condo!

Excellent Condo!

Awesome place to celebrate 25th wedding anniversary!

Awesome place to celebrate 25th wedding anniversary!

Good Times

Good Times

WOW view

WOW view

Fantastic Condo

Fantastic Condo