Not gonna lie, I'm a little reluctant to post a positive review of this little slice of paradise. Why? I will tell you...
First and foremost, I want to tell you about the owners, Steve & Shelly and the care-taker of the house, 'Captain Ron.' This was the first time I have ever rented a house in the Key's and I was so impressed by their professionalism and most of all their accessibility. I booked 5 months in advance and over those months, I had a few questions and Steve was VERY prompt in my emails and always left me a contact number. The care-taker of the house, "Captain Ron" was the same, very accessible and always answered his phone, which I think is important. I called him a few times with questions and he was very informative, polite and understanding. Steve, if you're reading this, Captain Ron needs a raise. ;)
I've grown up in the Big Pine area, I'm a boater and know the area very well. This house is in the prime location if you're a boater, like I am. VERY easy access to the Back Country (good for first timers) and a very short ride to the Atlantic for offshore fishing, reef fishing and snorkeling Looe Key and the very shallow coral heads off of Little Palm, which was a big hit with my teenage girls.
One thing I haven't seen in the reviews is the boat launching. "Old Wooden Bridge" is about .4 miles away and is a decent ramp and I've stayed at that camp many, many times. They usually charge $15 to launch your boat, but it's FREE if you stay here!
Overall, we had an amazing time and can't wait to come back. This house has everything. Brand new paddle boards, bikes, kayaks, games for the kids at night, ping pong, fuse ball, etc.. This house is VERY clean, the beds are VERY comfy and I only said I was reluctant to post something positive, because I don't want other people booking when I want to come down.
Thank you, Steve & Shelly!
PS,
If you want LIVE mullet, the canal is LOADED with mullet. Bring your cast net!