A Diamond in the Rough!!

Guest: Jess (Wisconsin)
Date of Stay: 08/06/11 Review Submitted: 09/22/11

If you are looking for an amazing vacation spot this is the place to stay!! As soon as you walk in you feel at home, it is clean and beautifully decorated and the views are breath taking. Every morning and every night we would sit out on the patio and enjoy the gulf and wildlife living in and around it! The Living, Dining and Kitchen area was spacious enough to cook and eat very comfortably. The bedroms and bathrooms were roomy and had tons of storage space for you to unpack and feel at home. The owners provided an infomation binder with everything you needed, from general contact information to where to eat and what places to see and everything they suggested was amazing!! As far as location, it couldn't be better. The condo is tucked away from the hussel and bussel of the main drag, so it was always quiet and calm. But hop into your car or take a walk and within a minute you are in the heart of Marathon. From the location we were able to explore all of what the keys had to offer, 40 minutes you were in Key West shopping or exploring or 5 minutes north of Marathon you were at the Dolphin Research center swimming with the dolphins. Our family had the most wonderful experience and when we return there is no where else we would stay. You will not be disappointed.

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

Highly recommend

Guest: empty nest travelers (Evans, GA)
Date of Stay: 07/09/11 Review Submitted: 07/20/11

We have stayed at 8 different properties (nationwide, not in the Keys) and this is one of the very best. The condo is quite spacious, far more room than necessary for just the two of us, but who complains about too much room? It was clean, obviously well kept and decorated invitingly. The water views are just lovely from inside and outside on the balconies. We brought our kayaks which was our primary reason for going to the Keys, and of course, there are plenty of put-ins and parks for paddlers. We went to Curry Hammock twice and put in at the nice little Veterans Park just across the 7 mile bridge a couple of times. This is a fabulous area for kayakers. We loved Bahia Honda and the snorkeling was pretty good just from the beach, but go all the way out to the buoy markers for the best snorkeling from the beacjh. Naturally, we made the relatively short trip to Key West, and it was enjoyable although there was a cruise ship in port that day, and so was very crowded. We dined and drank at Sloppy Joes in Key West. Back in Marathon, we ate at the Barracuda which was excellent, but maybe a tad pricey, the Island Fish Co. which was very good, and not so pricey, and Sparkys for the happy hour twice. Can't beat Sparkys for those twenty five cent peel and eat shrimp and wings! I must give a big shoutout and thank you to Paula for her rapid response to the only problem we had. The AC quit working while we were gone one day, and we phoned the number for Paula. She called back in minutes, contacted an AC repair company, and they were at the condo in about half an hour to do the work necessary. The AC was up and running in no time and everything was of course fine once again. Now that is really excellent response and service and we greatly appreciated it! I definitely recommend this property. Thanks for the great vacation, Bob and Paula!

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

CARMEN AND REGGIE BRYANT

Guest: REGGIE (ASHEVILLE,NC)
Date of Stay: 04/30/11 Review Submitted: 05/18/11

WE JUST ENDED OUR VACATION IN MARATHON BUT WE DID NOT WANT TO LEAVE. THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL PLACE TO VACATION AND WE DID NOT WANT FOR ANYTHING BECAUSE THE CONDO HAD EVEYTHING WE NEEDED.WE CAME TO RELAX AND FISH AND WE DID BOTH.THE WEATHER WAS GREAT AND THE LOCAL FOOD WAS FRESH AND GREAT.WE LOOK FOWARD TO COMING BACK NEXT YEAR WITH OUR GROWN CHILDREN. CAN'T WAIT !!!

Owner response:Hi Carmen and Reggie When I first spoke with Reggie I got the impression that you folks liked to fish and you enjoyed being on the water. I'm glad you found both. We're pretty proud of our place and really enjoy sharing it with others who enjoy it as much as we do. I hope we see you next year. May is a great time to be there. A lot of fish and few people. All the best Bob Royko

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

Relaxing and Beautiful

Guest: Marathon visitor (New England)
Date of Stay: 04/02/11 Review Submitted: 04/12/11

We had a wonderful time - the condo was clean and a great location. The men enjoyed fishing from the dock - lots of variety of fish. Sunrise and Sunset and relaxing by the pool. I had never been to the Florida Keys before and this location was perfect. Driving distance for any day trip. The weather couldn't have been better either - the winter has been a tough one in New England and Florida was the place to be. The townhome was a great place to stay. Dine in with our freshly caught fish or enjoy the local restaurants. We would recommend this property.

Owner response:Greetings Mary Jo thanks so much for the kind words and I hope we see you again in the future. It's great knowing that our guests are enjoying our place as much as we do. The Keys are a special place and Seaglass is a great location for enjoying the many features of that part of paradise. Thanks again and please come back. Bob Royko

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

Excellent place to stay to explore the wonders of the Florida Keys!

Guest: Minnesota family of four (Eagan, Minnesota)
Date of Stay: 03/19/11 Review Submitted: 03/28/11

This was our first time using VRBO, and I can't begin to say what a great experience it was. Bob and Paula were fantastic at helping us prepare for our week long stay at their beautiful Sea Glass condo. The condo was exceptionally clean and comfortable, and extremely well equipped. The kitchen had everything you could possibly need -- cooking utensils, blenders, and all the spices you would need to cook up a gourmet meal. The bedding was perfect for us and our two children, and three bathrooms really helped getting us going in the morning. The setting is so quiet being off the road, and we had the pool to ourselves most of the time (except for an iguana on occasion!). And we greatly appreciated access to Inch Beach -- that was a extra touch! (Hint: Check out their Sea Glass YouTube video to see more of the unit.) We also found the location perfect for exploring the Keys. Key West isn't too far away for a quick road trip, and there were many good restaurants, grocery stores, beaches, and attractions within a couple of miles. Our favorites included Lady Marathon for family fishing (cheap, and you catch about the same things on the more expensive options this time of year); Spirit Snorkeling for a trip to Sombrero Lighthouse; and Sparky's for their unbelievable happy hour -- excellent wings and huge shrimp for 25 cents each, and unbelievable fish tacos. They have cool T-shirts, too! In short, we couldn't be happier with our decision to stay at Sea Glass, and hope to come back again soon. There is so much more to do than we could fit into 7 days, so we'll have to come back! Bob, thank you for sharing your piece of paradise, and Paula for making sure that the condo was in exceptional condition upon our arrival. It was truly a relaxing and enjoyable vacation. The sun-burned family from Minnesota!

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

Wonderful vacation!

Guest: the Mann's (Winter Haven, Fl)
Date of Stay: 09/12/10 Review Submitted: 02/21/11

This is a beautiful condo situated in a beautiful setting in paradise. The docking for our boat was perfect for the two days the weather allowed getting out on the water with easy access to both the Gulf and Atlantic sides of the island. The days the weather didn't cooperate with our boating plans, we switched up and found many new things on the islands to enjoy, such as the Conch Train Tour, Pepe's and Conch Republic restaurants in Key West, No Name Pub & Pizza and Key Deer in Big Pine, Bahia Honda State Park. We toured the Turtle Hospital and found the Keys Fisheries and Captain Hook's Marina in Marathon, plus all the great parks and places we visited around Islamorada. Our children especially enjoyed the iguannas and key deer and the beautiful fish and sealife. We had a wonderful week in paradise and this condo was great because of its convenient location, it's clean and nicely furnished, and very comfortable.

Owner response:Greetings Dan and Renee and thanks so much for the kind words. Knowing that our guests enjoy the condo as much as we do really makes renting is out really worth while. I appears that you folks really got to know the neighborhood well. Thats great. I hope we see you again. All the best Bob Royko

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

Great Place!

Guest: Mary Ann & Jim (North St. Paul, MN)
Date of Stay: 02/19/11 Review Submitted: 02/19/11

Seaglass was wonderful. Clean and decorated beautifully. The water views were unreal! We have been coming to the Keys for 14 years and this was one of the best places we have rented. We will be back. The whole rental process was easy and hassle free. Thank you Paula and owner Robert Royko

Owner response:Greetings Mary Ann and thank kyou so much for the kind words. Knowing that our guests enjoy the condo as much as we do really makes renting it out worthwhile. I hope we see you again. All the best Bob Royko & Paula Haines

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

Marathon Paradise

Guest: Debbie (Debary, FL)
Date of Stay: 06/19/10 Review Submitted: 01/14/11

This June will mark our 4th year staying in the Sea Glass condo. Each summer we return to what we deem to be our shared piece of paradise in Marathon. From the moment we arrive we feel as if we have returned home. This condo has everything you would need and/or ever desire in a home away from home. My husband grew up in Key West and in recent years we decided to return to the Keys for our summer vacations. We feel extremely fortunate to have found the perfect location in the Sea Glass condo and that is why we have continued to return. I would recommend this rental to anyone that is looking for their own private piece of paradise. Rain or shine you will continuously enjoy everything this condo and the surrounding Marathon area has to offer you.

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

Tracy,Rich,Taylor and Grant (Waunakee,WI)

Guest: Tracy (Waunakee WI)
Date of Stay: 07/31/10 Review Submitted: 11/14/10

We had an awsome time is this lovely,clean well kept condo you will wish your home was this nice. You won't believe how beautiful everything is from the view in the morning to the sunset. There is a lot to do swimming,fishing,snorkeling,close drive to KeyWest for the shoppers and awsome restaurants to eat at. The suggestions to the restraunts are great love the island.

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

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Guest: valerie (FRANCE)
Date of Stay: 08/23/10 Review Submitted: 09/13/10

C'est un endroit superbe, très calme, belle vue Appartement spacieux et très agréable avec de très bonnes literies et de belles salles de bains il y a tout le confort que l'on souhaite avec cuisine bien équipée La grande piscine a une eau douce a 30° qui fait le délice des fins de journées Bien situé sur les keys vous pouvez tout visiter sans faire trop de route Un coin de paradis à recommander Valérie, une française

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