We are a family of 5. (kids-22,20,16) This is by far the BEST location in Islamorada! You are in the middle of all the bars/restaurants, boat/ jet ski rentals, sand bars, and snorkeling spots. Theatre of the Sea and Abels Bait and Tackle is a short walk. 10 am on Saturdays Abels has a fishing lesson too!
If you have young kids and you are looking for a walk-in sandy beach, this isn't the place for you. If you want a million dollar view with a beautiful sunrise and a great pool, this is your spot.
Having the laundry room right next door was a HUGE plus!
This condo definitely needs some work. A fresh coat of paint and some wall patches can go a long way. The mattresses were not good, I'm assuming they are the original mattresses from when the condo was purchased. There was shower handle that was broken and the blinds in the master didn't work. The cable TV didn't work. I emailed the rental people on day 1 about the cable not working. Not sure if this was the rental company we dealt with or the owner's fault, but we stayed 9 days and they never got it figured out. As far as check in and check out goes, it was very fast and easy.
With some new mattresses, carpet and some paint I would give this place 5 stars all day long.
My family and I all agree we would stay here again because of the view, location and pool! We had fun catching fish off the dock too.
**NOTE** Before you plan on buying floaties, laundry detergent or a fishing pole, check the laundry room. Past guests, like us, have left some of those items for people to use.