1st VRBO Experience
Submitted: May 18, 2011
Stayed: April 2011
This was our 1st experience w/VRBO & it went just fine. The owner visited us to collect the balance at the date/time that his directions stated that he would. We found the porch door was not closing properly & upon notifying him at that time, he arranged to have it repaired within a day. Our 3 1/2 year son loved the swimming pool. It was very convenient to the villa as was the playground. We appreciated that a previous tenant left a basket of beach toys and an umbrella which we put to good use. As divers we found the villa a short drive from several shops/boats in Key Largo. Tavernier is within 10 miles if divers are looking for a change in scenery. We enjoyed day trips down to Theater of the Sea in Islamorada & Bahia Honda State Park just past Marathon. Kids can have a photo shoot interacting w/dolphins/sea lions. Bahia Honda is perfect for sunbathing, kayaking, snorkeling... we like Calusa Beach as it is shallow & postcard perfect! Closeby, the community park has lots of options for families. The waterpark is a bit pricey we thought but the pirate theme very cute. Also, took in a sunset sailboat ride on Windjammer from the fisheries marina just up the street (probably could have walked down the street to board!) This was our 4th trip to the Keys but we managed to add some new restaurants. The Pilot House had excellent food & gave our son some food to feed the fish through port holes in the bar's glass bottom floor. Sunsets & outdoor dining at Senor Frijoles, Bayside Grille & Lorelei's (Islamorada) are worth it - the food was good too! Other restaurants we enjoyed included Buzzard's Roost, Upper Crust Pizza, Mrs. Mac's & Harriette's. We loved the villa's nautical theme. The washer/dryer was a godsend. The 2 screened porches provided nice breezes to just enjoy the moment. The sun deck was great for when our son cat-napped. Speaking of cats, we liked to walk the property & couldn't believe the big fish in the lagoon. Our only suggestion would be to add a map for the Kawama property since there are several buildings & the marina is currently under reconstruction so some areas are roped off. We very much enjoyed our vacation & would definitely recommend this villa to our family & friends.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Sightseeing,
Families with Young Children
Helpful votes: 19/19
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