Vacation Rentals by Owner

Guest: Marcy and family from Wisconsin and Texas
Date of Stay: 07/10/10 Review Submitted: 07/29/10

A beautiful place and great location --- I traveled with my husband (in our 60s) and met our son and his family there (includes two children, ages 17 and 10). Having three full bathrooms is a real plus. This was an ideal location near Mile Marker 50 in the center of the Florida Keys. We easily drove to Key West for a day and to Islamorada another day. Bahia Honda State Park is nearby (go snorkeling on the Coral Reef!), as well as the Turtle Hospital and Crane Point Museum and Nature Center. There is a K-Mart, Publix, Winn-Dixie and liquor store nearby, as well as souveneir shopping. Bait, fishing equipment and snorkeling gear are readily available. The house itself is fabulous, with its full wall of windows facing the ocean. We spent a lot of time on the patio watching the water, crabs, Carolina anoles and the occasional iguana. Sunset views were spectacular. We walked over to Sombrero Beach, one of the few sandy beaches around. Our needs were perfectly met with respect to linens, towels, kitchen supplies, dishes and glassware, appliances, pots and pans, cleaning supplies...nothing was missing. One thing I would caution older visitors about: it is a little challenging for someone my age (over 60) to climb down the ladder into the water. The younger folks had no problems. Also, water socks might make you more comfortable, as the sea floor can be a bit mushy. We enjoyed the kayaks, fishing off the seawall, relaxing on the patio, taking photos of the crabs and lizards and birds. The view is awesome, the sunsets spectacular. Anne did call to ensure we didn't need anything. We had a lovely chat and I feel I have a new friend. We wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.

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Guest: Carol from Ontario
Date of Stay: 06/05/10 Review Submitted: 07/29/10

Interaction with owner made a good experience extra special --- I concur with all the positive things that have already been said about staying at Treasure Island by previous reviewers and would like to add that our personal interactions with the owner (Anne) made it feel like we were staying at a friend's house. As soon as you enter the house you know that you are not in a "rental" but anne's "home away from home"...every last detail has been looked after and you feel like someone is spoiling you. Anne called the morning after we arrived to make sure we were comfortable and we had a great chat about the local history. We didn't hesitate to contact her during the week when we had questons. We broke the blender while we were there and replaced it; when our security deposit was returned to us anne had reimbursed us. I've stayed at many great places but I've never experienced that amount of personal interest in our well being... it was a great experience !

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Guest: Brian from New Hampshire
Date of Stay: 04/08/10 Review Submitted: 07/29/10

You'll Be Happy Waking To Gulls, Pelicans, and the Ocean View --- This is a nice, absolutely immaculate home situated on the Atlantic side of Marathon, beside a newly constructed seawall that you’ll soon fine yourself sitting on to watch the pelicans dive-bomb for breakfast. Lush, sub-tropic landscaping with palm trees rustling in the breeze surround the entire home, making it one secluded and peaceful hideaway at the end of a cul-de-sac. The hour drive to Key West keeps one well removed from the chaos and tourist kitsch of Margaritaville but still able to get there easily for visits. The three bedrooms with self-contained full bathrooms are comfortable, pleasant, and, again, absolutely spotless. We stayed just in the master bedroom with beautiful ocean views and breezes. The kitchen and bathrooms are thoroughly stocked with anything you could possibly imagine needing. Also, one drawer in the kitchen is loaded with menus for restaurants and takeout, so meals out or in are never a problem. In addition, Anne Wilson provides all kinds of restaurant recommendations and info about attractions and the general area, so the learning curve is not bad if you’re unfamiliar with Marathon. We used many of Anne’s suggestions for meals out and enjoyed each experience till my wife (she gets the blame) steered us into the wrong restaurant on the Overseas Highway. (We were trying to find the Seven Mile Grille near the Seven Mile Bridge, but we ended up in a bar nearby with a similar name. We won’t badmouth the place by naming it but two chefs had quit in the past week and then they lost their dishwasher. Let me just say we would not go back, believe me.) Because Treasure Road is only about a mile and a half from the center of Marathon, the supermarkets and other stores are just minutes away. You would be hard pressed to find a similarly well situated vacation rental managed by an owner who looks to such detail. She even called after arrival to be sure we found everything as we expected. Problem? We need to live there

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Guest: Patricia from Maryland
Date of Stay: 02/01/10 Review Submitted: 07/29/10

A perfect week in a perfect house in a perfect location --- Our family of six spent a week in February in this beautiful home, and have nothing but praise for the house, its location and all its amenities. We were three generations with different age-related desires such as quiet days spent reading, active hours on the water in kayaks, daily walks, sunning on the beach, cooking in the superbly appointed kitchen...and all desires were more than met. The views of the ocean from the patio were enhanced by the landscaping in the surrounding gardens, and the occasional sight of birds and wildlife (even a manatee floating next to the seawall) kept us entertained. A perfect house for us all, immaculate and beautiful !

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Guest: Nancy from New York
Date of Stay: 01/13/10 Review Submitted: 07/29/10

Exceptional --- We chose this home for our first trip to the Keys, and with all that we experienced, it will be our "home away from home" for our future trips to this fascinating area. Everything you see in the photos, read in the description and testimonials are exact. The location, design of the house, appointments, accessibility to explore the uniqueness of the Florida Keys, created a perfect home base. Anne was an extremely gracious and informative hostess and was always either an e-mail or phone call away. Wonderful vacation, location, and home.

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Guest: Katrina from Germany
Date of Stay: 10/01/09 Review Submitted: 07/29/10

"Fantastic! Loved it!!" I met with my family from Germany to spend a week of quality time together. We all had a fantastic time on the Keys and the house was absolutely perfect for us. We very much enjoyed the ocean and the beach, and sat a lot on the patio and the ocean wall. The house has a great size, we enjoyed the time together but also having space. The location is perfect, very private, but close to everything (shopping, restaurants, activities). Everything in and around the house was nice and clean, and the rooms were very comfortable, we appreciated the private bathrooms and the kitchen was big and well equipped. We cooked or grilled out every night. We used the kayaks a lot to paddel over to the beach and also explored into the mangroves and on a little island which is well withing sight from the house. The owner was very nice and helpful. I can absolutely recommend this house and we all would love to come back :-)

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Guest: Louise from Michigan
Date of Stay: 09/01/09 Review Submitted: 07/29/10

Lovely home with exceptional views and great vacation. This is our third stay at this home. The view is beautiful!!! The home has an open floor plan and is very clean and comfortable. Each bedroom has its own bathroom. The patio is a great place to relax. The kitchen has everything you need to prepare your meals or there are many great restaurants in the area if you prefer to not cook. The home is nestled at the end of a quiet street... very private....no traffic and beautiful landscaping. The Sombrero Beach area is a nice area to walk, run or ride bikes in. Grocery stores are just 2 miles away. A perfect place to enjoy the beautiful Florida Keys!!

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Guest: Tom from Vermont
Date of Stay: 04/01/09 Review Submitted: 07/29/10

Dream Vacation Home My family spent our April 2009 vacation at Anne’s home, and we have already booked our 2010 trip there as well. The oceanfront house is immaculate, beautifully furnished and located in a setting that will create memories to be cherished forever. My daughters enjoyed waking up early to watch the dolphins and tropical fish that would swim off the seawall in the back yard. The home is conveniently located adjacent to arguably the best public beach in the Florida Keys, and about 14 miles from the beautiful Bahia Honda State Park. We recommend this home to all, and can’t wait to return!

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Guest: Vernon, Elaine & Scott Gross (Leonardo, New Jersey)
Date of Stay: 08/22/06 Review Submitted: 08/22/06

Superb accommodations, fully equipped with the best amenities. Comfortable and nicely decorated. Privacy abounds but close to all activities. Views, views and more views. Very gracious hosts. My wife and I have been coming to the Keys for twenty years and I would rate this house #1 for quality and layout and #2 for location. Excellent value. We plan on returning at a future date.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/23/05 Review Submitted: 06/23/05

Thank's Again Anne for a wonderful vacation. The home was more than we expected. The photos does not show the spaciousness and beauty of the home and it's property. It has all the amentities needed for a relaxing, carefree stay. Everything needed was there. In a private community, near the beach, not too far from the excitement of the Keys. We felt safe and secure. We really enjoyed watching the boats and the jetskiers from the patio. We had a great time and hope to vacation here again in the future. Thomas and Carolyn San Antonio, Tx

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Guest: Robyn and Steven (Loveland, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 05/11/05 Review Submitted: 05/11/05

What a fantastic time we had! Not only is this a beautiful comfortable home but it's also in an ideal location (private and quiet yet not too far from anything). This is one of those rare places where there is plenty to do but you don't feel bad about doing nothing either. Just hanging out in this environment is vacation enough. We will not only highly recommend your home to others but will also return ourselves.

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Guest: Bob & Lois (Plymouth, Ma.)
Date of Stay: 04/28/05 Review Submitted: 04/28/05

A beautiful home in a beautiful setting. Very peaceful and relaxing watching the dolphins and sunsets from the patio. Sombrero Beach was beautiful, very clean and a great play area for kids. The kids even saw a Manatee at the beach. We would definetly consider returning for another stay.

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Guest: chris4 (-)
Date of Stay: 11/15/04 Review Submitted: 11/15/04

This place is simply amazing! You just have to stay there if you are trying to find the perfect place in the Keys for a romantic gettaway, or just to relax in total privacy. I give it two thumbs up!

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Guest: Chris
Date of Stay: 10/21/04 Review Submitted: 10/20/04

Pictures cannot completey capture the beauty of the environment in which your house is set. The inside of your home is very comfortable. I was both delighted and surprised to realize the size of the home! We should have brought friends! I also just loved your kitchen . . . such an open and roomy space, perfect for preparing meals. Actually, the whole interior was open and free flowing! The front door, beautiful wood- work. I now bring myself to the master bedroom. The bed was very comfortable, and what could beat dozing off to the sound of waves splashing a mere 15 feet from you, and waking to a turquoise mirror of ocean! At night I saw every star in the south western sky. We planned on doing everything, but ended up not leaving the house too much. I swam with the dogs, and even took them over to Sombrero Beach once. I also fished. But most importantly, I did nothing! I just relaxed! Your house was indeed the perfect retreat. I plan to come back this March, and then again in October. There simply is no other destination like yours! From exotic plant-life, to sharks, to seacows, your place boasts it all, even iguanas . . . and the best part of it is that it's only a drive away in the comfort of my own country!

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 10/07/04 Review Submitted: 10/06/04

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