Duck Key

"Everything was just as pictured on website. Beautiful decor. We loved stepping out back to the marina dock. Saw manatees, tarpon and lobsters right out back. Enjoyed being able to walk to Hawks Caye and use the snorkel company within walking distance. Thanks for a great week."

"The listing for this propoerty is totally accurate and if anything the villa is even more lovely when you arrive. It is immaculate inside, very well appointed and really welcoming space - with enough room for a family to have their own space. Jeanne was a delight to correspond with and her property Manager Irene quickly sorted out a couple of hiccups along the way. The villa comes with everything you might need and more. The pool is perfect for lazy days ( and we did use the resort pool one day but found it very busy and noisy so qucikly retreated back to our own sanctuary! ) The villas are quite close to each other so if you get a large family next door who arrive in 3 cars, it can get very noisy and access can become a problem ( even though residents are asked to use the nearby car park, rather than park on the pavement or grass.) Thankfully after 3 nights of pool parties till 4 o'clock they left and the villa became lovaly and quiet again!!!! Thanks also for your restaurant and outings recommendations Jeanne, the No Name pub at Big Pines Key has to be seen and the cute Key deer too. Franks Grill was also very good - but be warned - you really don't need a starter as the porions are enormous and they give you soup or salad too!! We also took an outing on a glass bottomed boat from the John Pennekamp State Park at Key Largo to see the Reef - a really great trip. The only downside with a privatre rental here, is that Hawks Cay resort is very petty about access - the pools were not a problem but our teens were unable to enter the coral activity centre to make new friends or take part in evening poolside activities ( one of the resort's big selling points) - even if you offer to pay. No reflection on Jeanne or her lovely home, just a niggle about the resort, after all you are staying there and spending money at their property - the Alma restaurant is very good, as is the spa, so you would think they would want to find a way of working with all guests!! Thanks for letting us stay at your lovely Villa Jeanne, we had a great time and fully recommend it."