Charlie and Terry are the nicest people. As we walked up to the front door, they had a sign in the window congratulating us for our anniversary, and a bottle of champagne inside. Very thoughtful.
They were out back on our arrival and showed us around the property.
Breakfast every morning under the hut on the dock was amazing. Watching the iguanas run around was cool to see.
Of course, the view is incredible and the kayaks on site were awesome to use.
Upon first glance the condo is fantastic.
However, every day, for the first 4 days we were there, we found a cockroach, a couple were dead, a couple were alive, one running down the wall in the kitchen. When this was brought up, Charlie and Terry both responded quickly and asked for our patience as these bugs are considered a perpetual problem in the Keys. They did have an exterminator come out right away and spray.
If you look too close at anything though, you see the care and maintenance just has not been kept up.
Just happened to drop something on the floor by the couch. Underneath was filthy. Dustbunnies and sand.
Some fixtures were rusted.
The toilet paper holder was pitted and rusting.
The mirror in the bathroom was supported by a cup wedged between the mirror and the wall. Take the cup out, mirror angles down really far.
Couldn't use the bin in the freezer for extra ice due to the yellow gunk in it. Outside of fridge was just dirty. Top had a layer of dust and the rest looked like it hadn't been cleaned in a long time.
The dock out back is nice but the only way in or out of the water is a set of mossy, rock steps.
A ladder attached to the wooden dock, like every other property around there, would be a good addition. Also, some shade by umbrella for the sand portion of the property would be welcome as well.
I really wish I could give the place 5 stars but I just can't. It has so much potential but doesn't live up to it.