Key West Style Oceanfront Retreat!

• Serene and sensational

  Serene and sensational

  • Guest mary ann g.
  • Date of stay 04/11/11
  • Review Submitted 05/06/11
  Although Paula and Kevin did a great job with their pictures, they couldn't compare to what we walked into. Spectacular view of the Atlantic with lots of windows to enjoy the view. We met the neighbors on both sides and they were very nice. The deck was completely private which I loved and my 9 yr. old grandson went directly into the water with his snorkeling gear the moment he arrived. We were very fortunate to have the best weather for our stay. Being Pennsylvanians, we were quite surprised (and delighted) that CVS and Winn Dixie sold beer and wine. Everything was so convenient with fast food, ice cream parlor, Pier I, movie theater, and dollar store just a hop, skip and a jump. My daughters (both adults) said "this was a vacation of a lifetime"

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

  Owner response: Thanks so much for pointing out how convenient we are to nearby shopping - everyone LOVES that! See you again, soon!

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• Spring Break Vacation

  Spring Break Vacation

  • Guest Alex A.
  • Date of stay 04/01/13
  • Review Submitted 05/01/13
  We stayed at the property in April 2013 and we absolutely loved it. The house is in very good condition, with lots of ameneties. Everything was found to be as described on VRBO. We were two families of four adults and six children and found everything very comfortable. There was plenty of beach sand downstairs for the children to play in, lots of hermit crabs and sea life around the dock. Very close to local restaurants and shopping centers. The owners were very pleasant and responsive to all our needs. I definitely recommend this location and hope to return next year.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

  Owner response: Thanks, Alex for sharing your feedback with others. We hope to see you again next year! paula

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• great attention to detail

  great attention to detail

  • Guest eb
  • Date of stay 10/14/12
  • Review Submitted 10/24/12
  I have just recently had the pleasure of staying at the tarpon st ocean home.. My first view of the home obviously is the view which is incredible from either the large back deck that or the dock which extends out quite a ways. The inside of the house had every attention to detail.. very unique furnishings and an open layout which is great for friends and family.. Everything you could possibly need is there we did a lot of cooking both on the BBQ and inside.. I travel quite often and usually spend my time and the Ritz or four seasons. I was very impressed with the home and Kevin and Paula were just a quick phone call away with anything to help make the stay more enjoyable.. I will rent again

  Owner response: Thanks, Eric! We appreciate your comments and hope others will find this helpful. p

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• Key West Style Oceanfront Retreat

  Key West Style Oceanfront Retreat

  • Guest Ababa
  • Date of stay 06/01/12
  • Review Submitted 08/04/12
  My husband and I stayed at this house the entire month of June 2012.. We had rented in Tavernier for years and this was the best house ever, with many fixture to make it a relax and enjoyable vacation. We walked into a beautiful clean, neat, comfortable, private, best located house with excellent floor plan and spectacular ocean view. It has a great dock for your boat. The water was crystal clear for nice swimming and snorkeling and the kayaks were a pluss when the grandkids came to visit. We loved the easy access to all stores, for food, pharmacy, bait and many restaurants. The owners were allways ready to answer to any question and were very helpful with the checking in. We will come back next year.

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

  Owner response: Thanks, Sonia and William. You were both so very nice and we look forward to hosting your stay again next year!

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• STAY IN 2010 when exactly I don't know

  STAY IN 2010 when exactly I don't know

  • Guest marie chantal L.
  • Date of stay 05/08/10
  • Review Submitted 06/22/12
  Really nice, great space, owner very friendly. Weather was bad windy to bad it will have being a paradise otherwise. Cable TV do not work well as well as the BBQ Great market close by Nice place to stay and relax

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• Special "Sunrise House"

  Special "Sunrise House"

  • Guest Phishy Grandma
  • Date of stay 02/01/12
  • Review Submitted 03/02/12
  Our February stay was delightful. The house was spacious and comfortable for us and several friends who visited during the month. The owners have thoughtfully provided basic consumables, and useful suggestions for enjoying the area. The location is just the best--practically across the street from a nice Winn-Dixie, Mariner's Hospital, a movie theater, and one of the best Chinese restaurants we've tried. Islamorada with its galleries and wonderful restaurants is only 15 minutes away. Our favorites: Lazy Days for casual lunch or dinner, and Pierre's for that very special welcome or farewell dinner. We enjoyed fishing off the dock (squid worked better than frozen shrimp), sunning on the "beach", and morning walks through the pleasant neighborhood. On the recommedation of the tackle shop at Tavernier Marina, we were able to find a terrific charter captain for backcountry fishing, and enjoyed several trips through the mangroves and across the gorgeous turquoise flats. Best of all, watching the sun come up as we luxuriated with our coffee on the wide, pleasant oceanfront porch. Thanks to Paula and Kevin for going out of their way to make our stay carefree and relaxing!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, romantic getaway.

  Owner response: Dear Pamela, Wow - what great tips you have shared for others to enjoy. Thanks for taking the time to write such a thoughtful review. Come back soon! paula

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• Gary

  Gary

  • Guest Gary
  • Date of stay 08/01/11
  • Review Submitted 09/14/11
  My wife and I had the house for all of August, 2011 and had our boat right out on the dock. What a great view to wake up to every morning! We had some weekend guests and I enjoyed watching their faces as they walked in to see the amazing Great Room with the high open-beam ceilings and the view out to the water! The open plan made it great while making meals so that we all could stay in touch. The guests enjoyed their own "privacy" due to the split plan of the bedrooms and we enjoyed the privacy of the Master Suite. The house is very well located with some great places within walking distance such as the Cuban grocery store/restaurant as well as the new, "Cafe Mokka" right next door. Our overflow guests really enjoyed staying at the Historic Tavernier Inn, also within easy walking distance. The Tavernier Center is but a half mile away and has restaurants, a theater, Post-Office, shops, a CVS, McDonald's, Winn-Dixie, bar/pub and a nice liquor store. How convenient! We enjoyed many great meals at Lazy Days, Snapper's, Mrs Mac's, WorldWide Sportsman, Boardwalk Pizza as well as two restaurants in Tavernier Center. The Chinese restaurant there will deliver! We were able to dive up four lobsters as well as bringing home a nice Grouper. What a feast we enjoyed that night! The verandah is just wonderful! Jenn logged many relaxing hours in the hammock either snoozing or reading. We usually had a nice breeze in the afternoons and evenings coming in off the ocean. It was also very fun to have our "own" island (Tavernier Key) right there in Tavernier Harbor to look at each day! The house is a few blocks off US 1 and the neighborhood is very quiet. Great for nice walks too. The house is very well supplied and equipped, very neat and clean and was ready on time. Having everything on one "level" was wonderful! Closing up and "moving out" was also simple. The owners were always available via just a phone call or email. I cannot Recommend renting this house enough!

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

  Owner response: Thanks so much Gary and Jenn! It was a pleasure hosting your stay and we appreciate your helpful list of tips to others visiting the area.

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• A wonderful vacation home!!!

  A wonderful vacation home!!!

  • Guest alice
  • Date of stay 12/03/10
  • Review Submitted 02/09/11
  We had such a great time staying at Paula and Kevin's house. The house was very clean when we arrived with a book detailing the house and all of the local spots to hit. There were 5 of us ranging in the ages of 41 and 75 all had a blast. The Tolly's couldn't have been more helpful in planning this vacation. Although I had been to the Keys, I was unfamiliar with this area and they helped guide us in where to sightsee, eat and relax. The house was plenty big for all of us to have our own space yet feel like we shared a great vacation together. The weather turned quite cold for us(50-60 degrees) so we weren't able to take advantage of the beach and pier as much as we would have liked but there was so much to do within 5-10 miles everyday. In the evenings, there were board games at the house to play and of course the indoor swing made for quite a few laughs. Even my 70 and 75 year old aunts enjoyed it and we have quite a few pictures to remind them. The first 4 days were very warm so we could fish on the pier(barracuda, grouper, flounder and a very small permit) and at night there were tons of lobsters under the pier you could spot with the flashlight. If you are lucky enough to sleep in the master bedroom or the 2nd bedroom off of the back porch, you will wake up to a sunrise that literally takes your breath away. My cousin made it a point to be up at 6am every morning to snap lots and lots of pictures. As my aunt put it, "it was a trip of a lifetime." We will definitely be back next year!!!

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

  Owner response: Thanks, Alice! We appreciate your comments very much and look forward to hosting you again soon!

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• Great house!

  Great house!

  • Guest Van
  • Date of stay 11/06/10
  • Review Submitted 11/15/10
  Very comfortable, well laid out and beautifully decorated home. Beautiful clear water with dock for larger boats, and a shallow area for kayak launching. Nice quiet neighborhood for dog walking. Couldn't have been happier!

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

  Owner response: Thanks, Van! We appreciate your kind comments and look forward to having you back!

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• Relax in the breeze

  Relax in the breeze

  • Guest Michael T.
  • Date of stay 10/08/10
  • Review Submitted 10/12/10
  The home was clean, well appointed and the open floor plan is perfect for cooking and socializing at the same time. The floor to ceiling windows provided great natural light (a bit much as the sun was rising - so bring some eye covers if you want to sleep late). The location is convenient to great restaurants and stores, yet you feel that you are far away from the normal rush of life. The owners are very courteous and truly want their guests to enjoy their stay. The dock made for a great place to relax, snorkel and enjoy the ocean breeze.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway.

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Fees:

• Pet Fee: $250 + tax
• Property Damage Protection: $49
• Tax Rate 12.5%

Cancellation policy:

We look forward to hosting your stay! Paula & Kevin Tolly

If you have any questions please contact the owner.