Reviews of Property: Well Appointed : Kawama Yacht Club Condo, Pool, Quiet, away from US1
Description
Condo, 1350 sq. ft.,
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, 2 Bathrooms
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, 2 Bathrooms
Amenities
beach, waterfront,
pool,
tennis court,
garden,
balcony
Rates
per property
(USD)
$825 -
$1,400/week
Andrew Exley or Sally Budd
+011 44 (0)1733-270707
Speaks: English
10 Reviews of Property 129969 in Key Largo, Florida
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Great month in the keys
Review Submitted: August 28, 2007
Date of Stay: January 2007
We are a family of 5- 32, 32, 9, 3, 1.5 . We spent a month here over last christmas and had a wonderfull time and would and WILL go back again.It is perfectly positioned for exploring the florida keys miami and the everglades one thing i would say if you are going to visit key west stay the night down there and come back the next day- you dont want to leave before sunset and the drive back to key largo in the dark is a long one!!
The apartment was wonderful we did not want for anything- clean comfotable mod cons aircon roomy etc- and was a great place to come back to after a day exploring.The Resturants in the local area are fantastic we ate out nearly every night for a month and never had a bad meal (stay away from snooks though- highly overpriced)My choice harriets for breakfast buzzards roost for supper.
Owners Andrew & Sally are very freindly and there knowledge of the area is priceless.
The apartment was wonderful we did not want for anything- clean comfotable mod cons aircon roomy etc- and was a great place to come back to after a day exploring.The Resturants in the local area are fantastic we ate out nearly every night for a month and never had a bad meal (stay away from snooks though- highly overpriced)My choice harriets for breakfast buzzards roost for supper.
Owners Andrew & Sally are very freindly and there knowledge of the area is priceless.
Fab holiday in the Florida Keys
Review Submitted: August 11, 2009
Date of Stay: July 2009
Many of the other reviewers have said all there is to say about Andrew and Sally's apartment. It is bright and spacious and kitted out with everything you could want. I like to cook and we ate in quite a bit. There are plenty of supermarkets and small shops within a short drive. The kitchen had all the pots, pans, knives and tools you could possibly want. All really good quality.We also ate out in many of the local restaurants. Go to the locally owned and run places for excellent atmosphere, quality food at good value prices.
Our girls 16 and 18 loved the supersize plasma and really got into 'American telly'! The air con works brilliantly and is very quiet. We needed it for our two week stay with ambient temperature hitting 104f. But amazingly hardly any biting bugs. The showers were refreshing and there was constant hot water.
The apartment does face north, which helps to keep it cool, and there are distant views of the Atlantic. It has a very pleasant outlook from the apartment and the balcony through the swaying palms. The Marina, the groyne and the beach area are to the south of the building as shown in the pictures.
The complex is quiet, safe and very secure. Even in mid summer we often had a choice of pools completely to ourselves. In the whole of our two week stay we only saw the tennis court used twice! The grounds are well maintained.
If you love any water based sports, fishing, boating, snorkelling etc you will not be disappointed. But be aware that access to the see from the beach may be difficult because of seaweed. The beach area was clean pretty and functionally, lots of seating. But it is not the soft white sugary sand you will find in Miami.
You have to have your own transport. Miami is about an hour away, but its an easy straight drive. So you will have good access to some fantastic shopping and the surreal delights of South Beach. Key West is a must, I would agree with another reviewer that it is worth staying overnight down there. We drove there and back in a day, twice.
The four of us easily agreed that this was one of the best holidays we have ever had. I can promise you we all have such different tastes that this in itself is a minor miracle!
Finally, I must say that Andrew and Sally are so helpful and knowledgeable. We took a laptop and had many wifi conversations with them. Plus Andrew contacted us by phone just to check all was okay.
All in all faultless, we would definitely return to this apartment.
Our girls 16 and 18 loved the supersize plasma and really got into 'American telly'! The air con works brilliantly and is very quiet. We needed it for our two week stay with ambient temperature hitting 104f. But amazingly hardly any biting bugs. The showers were refreshing and there was constant hot water.
The apartment does face north, which helps to keep it cool, and there are distant views of the Atlantic. It has a very pleasant outlook from the apartment and the balcony through the swaying palms. The Marina, the groyne and the beach area are to the south of the building as shown in the pictures.
The complex is quiet, safe and very secure. Even in mid summer we often had a choice of pools completely to ourselves. In the whole of our two week stay we only saw the tennis court used twice! The grounds are well maintained.
If you love any water based sports, fishing, boating, snorkelling etc you will not be disappointed. But be aware that access to the see from the beach may be difficult because of seaweed. The beach area was clean pretty and functionally, lots of seating. But it is not the soft white sugary sand you will find in Miami.
You have to have your own transport. Miami is about an hour away, but its an easy straight drive. So you will have good access to some fantastic shopping and the surreal delights of South Beach. Key West is a must, I would agree with another reviewer that it is worth staying overnight down there. We drove there and back in a day, twice.
The four of us easily agreed that this was one of the best holidays we have ever had. I can promise you we all have such different tastes that this in itself is a minor miracle!
Finally, I must say that Andrew and Sally are so helpful and knowledgeable. We took a laptop and had many wifi conversations with them. Plus Andrew contacted us by phone just to check all was okay.
All in all faultless, we would definitely return to this apartment.
AN enjoyable week in Florida
Review Submitted: July 12, 2009
Date of Stay: June 2009
Staying at the Kawama Yacht Club in The Tower was a happy experience. We were a group of 6, two Grandparents and a family of four (two boys 5 and 9). The appartment was better fitted out than most holiday rentals we have used before. In particular it was very well air conditioned as we were there in some hot weather (95F+). Decor and cleanliness were more than satisfactory.
The Yacht Club has a permanent security guard and this was both good and bad as occasionally getting back in could be delayed until the guards returned to the entry office. It felt safe.
Facilities were excellent, the whole complex was tidy and well looked after. There were tennis courts that we used and a pool yards from the elevator to the tower. In addition there is excellent snorkelling off the end of the pier by the small harbour, fish including Parrot Fish, Angel Fish, small Barracuda and many more. There was a small shallow sea beach suitable for children, though ours preferred the pool.
The complex was quiet during our visit so that the pool in particular was never busy,even at the weekend.
There were several restaurants and supermarkets within easy reach of the appartment and bearing in mind the children's needs enjoyable, Mexican, Italian and American all sampled.
Key Largo was easy to reach from Miami airport and proved a reasonable base for visits to The Everglades and further down the Keys. Key Largo its self is though not the prettiest part of the Keys.
Would we stay in Kawama Yacht Club again, and in this appartment in particular, Yes indeed.
Thanks to Andrew and Sally for their business like but friendly renting procedures.
The Yacht Club has a permanent security guard and this was both good and bad as occasionally getting back in could be delayed until the guards returned to the entry office. It felt safe.
Facilities were excellent, the whole complex was tidy and well looked after. There were tennis courts that we used and a pool yards from the elevator to the tower. In addition there is excellent snorkelling off the end of the pier by the small harbour, fish including Parrot Fish, Angel Fish, small Barracuda and many more. There was a small shallow sea beach suitable for children, though ours preferred the pool.
The complex was quiet during our visit so that the pool in particular was never busy,even at the weekend.
There were several restaurants and supermarkets within easy reach of the appartment and bearing in mind the children's needs enjoyable, Mexican, Italian and American all sampled.
Key Largo was easy to reach from Miami airport and proved a reasonable base for visits to The Everglades and further down the Keys. Key Largo its self is though not the prettiest part of the Keys.
Would we stay in Kawama Yacht Club again, and in this appartment in particular, Yes indeed.
Thanks to Andrew and Sally for their business like but friendly renting procedures.
Condo at Key Largo
Review Submitted: March 20, 2009
Date of Stay: February 2009
This condo was very pleasant to stay here. Decorated nicely and very roomy. Newer kitchen. Comfortable beds and swimming pool close to the building. At short was to the pier and water with sany beach, but no swimming. Also a playground for the children.
Kawama stay August 2008
Review Submitted: September 6, 2008
Date of Stay: August 2008
Had a great time in the Keys despite being stuck inside for 2 days because of a tropical storm. Totally different from the Florida we have experienced before (Kissimmee, Orlando) more relaxing although a bit pricier for eating out. We didn't stay in this Condo but in another recommended and booked by Andrew & Sally and they could not have been more obliging. The views from the tower, overlooking the marina and pool and out to sea were brilliant, pool was lovely, although it filled up with crabs after the storm but the children enjoyed "rescuing" them. Best food at Rib Daddys or Harriets for breakfast. Children loved swimming with dolphins, feeding tarpons and pelicans and snorkeling.
Our Stay At Kawama Property # 129969
Review Submitted: August 11, 2008
Date of Stay: June 2008
This is an excellent value for the money. THe condo is very well maintained and tastefully decorated. It comes complete with a full loaded kitchen---literally any and everything needed for a pleasant vacation.
The owners are very friendly and easy to work with. They have information in the condo about local restaurants and recommendations on local things to see and do.
The setting is idlyic and relaxing. We had a wonderful time.
The owners are very friendly and easy to work with. They have information in the condo about local restaurants and recommendations on local things to see and do.
The setting is idlyic and relaxing. We had a wonderful time.
Paradise in the palms
Review Submitted: April 29, 2008
Date of Stay: April 2008
This is a beautiful apartment in a delightful setting. Kawama is a quiet and secure resort away from traffic noise but close (walking distance) to good restaurants.
The resort itself is lovely with a small beach and lots of relaxing areas. The pool for the tower users is clean and private and the other residents were friendly and helpful.
The information provided by the owners beforehand was invaluable and their recommendations for eating out and places to visit were all great.
If we come back to the Keys again we would not hesitate to stay here.
The resort itself is lovely with a small beach and lots of relaxing areas. The pool for the tower users is clean and private and the other residents were friendly and helpful.
The information provided by the owners beforehand was invaluable and their recommendations for eating out and places to visit were all great.
If we come back to the Keys again we would not hesitate to stay here.
Christmas 2007
Review Submitted: January 16, 2008
Date of Stay: December 2007
Our family of 5 stayed here for Christmas week. We would absolutely come back and stay again at this same location. The condo was bright and clean. It was well equipped with everything needed for an enjoyable stay. The pool is beautiful. You are literally minutes from snorkling, fishing and every other imaginable tourist attraction. The Kawama Club is serene and quiet and more importantly...safe. For those looking for a little excitement- there are numerous bars, restaraunts and other clubs thats are minutes away.
It was a fantastic stay!
It was a fantastic stay!
Great Christmas 2007
Review Submitted: January 14, 2008
Date of Stay: December 2007
This is the second time we have stayed at Kawama and each time it has exceeded our family's expectations. The condo is just as pictured, beautifully furnished with all the extra's like decent knives and wine glasses that make it a home from home. Our son loved swimming and watching the fish in the lagoon and the fact you have access to two other pools is great. This year some of the residents organised a Christmas BBQ on the beach and everyone was invited-what a way to spend Christmas Day! The information provided by the owners re where to eat,shop etc was spot on and saved us a lot of time. In summary a lovely condo in a secure fab location- so good our friends are booked in this month. We will be back!
What What We Expected
Review Submitted: January 7, 2008
Date of Stay: August 2007
My family stayed here last year and it was definitely not what we expected. There is absolutely no beach no View and the carpeting looked worn out. Also the lagoon was not fit to snorkle in and no other key was left for the elevator. Thank goodness on our first day there we ran into another couple that had the elevator code or we would have been sunk. Also no internet connection what so ever unless you went to the inner court yard. That was terrible because you were bitten by bugs. I would never stay here again, terrible representation by the owners and pictures, very very disappointing! The beds were terrible covered in plastic! horrible horrible
Owner's Response: This review is both factually incorrect and misleading, and was strangely written 6 months after the person stayed at the property, which they had previously not raised any negative issues about.
1. The beach is as our picture on the website – Digital pictures do not lie.
We are not sure about the research you did or didn’t do. The Keys do not have beaches with miles of perfect white sand. Typically Keys beaches are small crescents of mixed coralline white sand within rocky escarpments as well as boardwalks in many public places. It is this topography that makes the Keys unique in Florida and give rise to the excellent water based activites such as diving, fishing, snorkelling etc
2. Our view is exactly as described on the website to quote – “ocean view from an elevated 4th floor aspect whilst we enjoy a unique 'tree-house' effect of adjacent breeze filled swaying palm trees." - We even sent you a further picture of our view before you rented.
3. We have just returned from an 11 week stay in our unit – our carpets are modern and in excellent order. High traffic areas are covered with washable Rugs with designs by Guy Harvey. Beneath the carpets are like new. We place a couple of runners under the edge of the sofa and the entrance which we renew periodically.
4. I can’t answer your point on the lagoon as I am not sure in what way you are saying it is “not fit”- You will see the post on the web from our Christmas renters 2007 – who loved swimming in the lagoon. Fact is, it is full of 10-15lb colourful Parrotfish which are a delight to snorkel with and hand-feed. Whilst it is not full of coral heads, it has growth of various seaweed’s. It is kept healthy as an environment via tidal influence and the presence of several large aerators and any foreign debris is removed by the maintenance crew who are active Mon-Fri.
5. We always only provide one key for the elevator as per our joining instructions which you received 11 weeks prior to your stay- If you had asked for a second this could have been provided. Key access is maintained to ensure privacy and security for occupants of the Tower. Number access was removed in November 2007 as the code had been given against tower rules to renters by owners.
6. We did not advertise any internet connection as being available until we changed our advert in December 2007 to include this facility. I don’t think I would be advertising the fact that I had hacked on illegally to a third party wireless internet connection if I was you. We guess you made an assumption as to internet availability as we communicated by email to you from Kawama during our stay in the Spring
7. Unfortunately we do get bugs in the tropics – especially around dusk and when it is still. Kawama actively sprays on a weekly basis to keep bugs to a minimum. Fact is, if you visit the Keys in the middle of Summer, and you go out the first hour before the sun gets going or the last part of the day -you are going to get bitten by no-see-ums. Every guide book, tourist manual and trip advice tells you to bring Sunscreen & BUGSPRAY. That said, the situation is infinitely better than even 5 years ago though as Mosquito magnets have contributed to a decimation of the Mosquito breeding stock, and it’s only if you get some west winds blowing over from the Everglades that you get a spike in numbers.
8. The mattresses are covered in mattress protectors for the hygiene of all renters as is recommended by various authorities.
Bedbugs are non discriminatory as to where they set up home as long it’s safe, warm and has food for them.
It’s a subject that no-one likes to discuss. Everyone is in denial. The wider ‘hosting industry’ because it’s bad for trade; individuals because bedbugs bear a personal stigma. The ‘I’m too clean, it couldn’t possibly be me’ syndrome being prevalent.
But let us talk candidly……
Factually we have not experienced an issue ourselves, but know of two other property owners who have don
1. The beach is as our picture on the website – Digital pictures do not lie.
We are not sure about the research you did or didn’t do. The Keys do not have beaches with miles of perfect white sand. Typically Keys beaches are small crescents of mixed coralline white sand within rocky escarpments as well as boardwalks in many public places. It is this topography that makes the Keys unique in Florida and give rise to the excellent water based activites such as diving, fishing, snorkelling etc
2. Our view is exactly as described on the website to quote – “ocean view from an elevated 4th floor aspect whilst we enjoy a unique 'tree-house' effect of adjacent breeze filled swaying palm trees." - We even sent you a further picture of our view before you rented.
3. We have just returned from an 11 week stay in our unit – our carpets are modern and in excellent order. High traffic areas are covered with washable Rugs with designs by Guy Harvey. Beneath the carpets are like new. We place a couple of runners under the edge of the sofa and the entrance which we renew periodically.
4. I can’t answer your point on the lagoon as I am not sure in what way you are saying it is “not fit”- You will see the post on the web from our Christmas renters 2007 – who loved swimming in the lagoon. Fact is, it is full of 10-15lb colourful Parrotfish which are a delight to snorkel with and hand-feed. Whilst it is not full of coral heads, it has growth of various seaweed’s. It is kept healthy as an environment via tidal influence and the presence of several large aerators and any foreign debris is removed by the maintenance crew who are active Mon-Fri.
5. We always only provide one key for the elevator as per our joining instructions which you received 11 weeks prior to your stay- If you had asked for a second this could have been provided. Key access is maintained to ensure privacy and security for occupants of the Tower. Number access was removed in November 2007 as the code had been given against tower rules to renters by owners.
6. We did not advertise any internet connection as being available until we changed our advert in December 2007 to include this facility. I don’t think I would be advertising the fact that I had hacked on illegally to a third party wireless internet connection if I was you. We guess you made an assumption as to internet availability as we communicated by email to you from Kawama during our stay in the Spring
7. Unfortunately we do get bugs in the tropics – especially around dusk and when it is still. Kawama actively sprays on a weekly basis to keep bugs to a minimum. Fact is, if you visit the Keys in the middle of Summer, and you go out the first hour before the sun gets going or the last part of the day -you are going to get bitten by no-see-ums. Every guide book, tourist manual and trip advice tells you to bring Sunscreen & BUGSPRAY. That said, the situation is infinitely better than even 5 years ago though as Mosquito magnets have contributed to a decimation of the Mosquito breeding stock, and it’s only if you get some west winds blowing over from the Everglades that you get a spike in numbers.
8. The mattresses are covered in mattress protectors for the hygiene of all renters as is recommended by various authorities.
Bedbugs are non discriminatory as to where they set up home as long it’s safe, warm and has food for them.
It’s a subject that no-one likes to discuss. Everyone is in denial. The wider ‘hosting industry’ because it’s bad for trade; individuals because bedbugs bear a personal stigma. The ‘I’m too clean, it couldn’t possibly be me’ syndrome being prevalent.
But let us talk candidly……
Factually we have not experienced an issue ourselves, but know of two other property owners who have don
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