Going back to the Keys
Review Submitted: April 21, 2009
Date of Stay: April 2009
I hadn't been to the Keys in over 10 years and was a little worried about going on my own with my two boys (ages 13 and 10) but we had an awesome experience staying here. Venture Out is ideal in that it is an easy 20 minutes to Key West and yet far enough away for it to be peaceful and quiet to relax and explore. I loved feeling secure in a gated community and the boys loved feeling independent to explore on the bikes (provided) to find good fishing spots, go to the Rec Hall and store, or go to the beautiful pool. The house was immaculate, beautifully decorated, and well maintained (the a/c made it frosty cold and the kitchen was so well outfitted for cooking it was really fun). I loved being able to walk to the marina, store, and pool to buy a paper and coffee and still have the privacy of the backyard to lay out or take a nap. Last time I was in the Keys my son was 3 years old and some of the houses we stayed at had the tall decks or were on the canal I was constantly worried he would fall off or in the water I could never relax - but this unit is practically one level with a semi enclosed backyard and great open room for kids to spread out and play games that are provided. And the pool is so close you could go back and forth all day. You could really tell the owners are there a lot and take excellent care of maintence, I can be kind of a neat freak so I really look around. It also was also very 'friendly' house. I wasn't constantly worried about the kids breaking something or I didn't put something away just right - some houses can be such showrooms I can never get comfortable. I loved laying in bed late watching a movie while the kids had the whole living room area to watch their shows and play games. I also want to mention that I ate at maybe 20 different places between Cudjoe Key and Key West and by far the best and most resonable one is practically at the end of the street called "The Square Grouper" - you could actually ride your bike there. Finally people without kids - you would love the soft breeze and twinkeling lights in the backyard palms at night - it's very romantic - and you practically have the hot tub and pool to yourself untill 10 or 11 at night. Enjoy!!! It was an awesome, easy, relaxing vacation. I can't wait to go back!
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