Ocean View 2BR Pool, Private Beach

Apartment was bot cleaned properly prior to arrival. Otherwise very good location and cozy

We were unable to access the hotel due to forest fires closing the access road. However, they very efficiently rebooked us into excellent accommodations in the Miami area

I highly recommend this complex. Our condo was very clean and comfortable. We had plenty of space to get around. The balcony is pretty small but just enough to sit out there in the morning for a cup of coffee. The complex has a beach area with several lounge chairs, a nice dock with a gazebo at the end for sitting, as well as covered seating under the little restaurant/bar. We did not end up spending time at the pool or eating at the restaurant so I can’t speak to those, but we saw a lot of people hanging out there and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. For check-in, we didn’t notice that the office building is actually a mile down the road, but the security guard at the gate was super nice and explained where to go. The location was perfect for us and will definitely book here again the next time we are in the keys.

This review is a little challenging because the things we didn't like are specific to the unit we rented. When you book this online, you are just booking in the facility and the property manager gives you the next available unit upon check-in. We specifically requested a guest with two twin beds for our teens but none were left. They gave us the option of changing rooms 2 days in but that was more hassle than it was worth, so we ended up with one sleeping on the couch each night. The location and complex are great. Kids loved the pool and despite the "beach" being small, it is very typical in the Keys and a nice spot. Nice tennis/pickle ball courts. The negatives all relate to our unit. - Building one is the furthest from the water and has the worst views. Request a room in buildings 4 or 5. - This is the most poorly stocked VRBO we've ever rented. There are like 6 plates and 4 6oz glasses in the whole place. Complete joke if you actually plan on cooking and eating in the unit. - Nothing updated in this unit. - The walls are thin so if your neighbors are up early, you will be too. - Beds were comfortable but the living room furniture was not. - As I mentioned, nice tennis/pickle ball court but you need to bring your own rackets/paddles. We did not since were flying. The property manager said most owners provide a set of paddles for their guests. Our units owners do not. Overall, we would rent in the complex again but definitely not this particular unit.