15 Reviews of Property 943399 in Ramrod Key, Florida

This is a wonderful little unit in the Florida Keys. It is about 25 miles from Key West so accessible when you want some of the tourist activities there but far enough to provide a wonderful getaway. The unit itself was clean, nicely updated and well furnished. It was a beautiful setting right on the water. The owners, Tom and Judy are very nice and helpful. We would highly recommend this unit for a couple wanting a little getaway in the Florida Keys.

After a less than wonderful day of traveling, we arrived at Tom and Judy's and found everything to be as good, if not better, than we read about. They were so kind (LOVED the cold welcome beverages and the Happy Anniversary balloon!) and attentive. The view was amazing. The location was perfect. We were about 25 minutes from Key West - out of the commotion but certainly close enough to head down for a few hours.
The accommodations were just as promised. It was clean and well-equiped. There was nothing we needed except a little less wind. We never felt like we were being watched and we never felt unsafe. Tom taught us the proper way to open a coconut and we ate fresh bananas from the tree.
Our most favorite restaurant was The Square Grouper. We did some flyfishing one not-so-windy day with Chaos Theory Charters. Other than that, we relaxed and took in a few sights.
It was a wonderful week at a location that I would highly recommend to any couple that is looking to escape for awhile. Quiet neighborhood. Relaxed atmosphere. Definitely 5 stars!

The efficiency rental exceeded our expectations. It was recently remodeled and was well maintained and very clean. The location was ideal being within driving distance of Key West and many of the more popular state parks and local attractions, yet far enough from the "commercialized tourist" areas of Key Largo. Snorkel gear and a canoe are provided with the rental and provide an excellent opportunity to explore the surrounding area. We especially enjoyed relaxing during the evening in the Tiki Hut watching the fish and listening to the ocean breeze rustle the abundant palm trees. Tom the owner was a superb host, being very knowledagble about the area and local attractions. I would recommend the rental to anyone looking for a relaxing, real Florida Keys getaway.

Wir waren vom 11.-17.11 2012 zu Gast bei Tom und Judy und waren total begeistert. Die Ferienwohnung liegt direkt am Atlantik, so dass wir gleich nach dem Aufstehen erst einmal schwimmen gegangen sind. Das anschließende Frühstück, unter Palmen und direkt am Wasser, war ein Genuss. Häufig nutzten Tom und Judy diese Gelegenheit, sich nach unserem Befinden, unseren Wünschen und Plänen zu erkundigen und sie gaben uns wertvolle Tipps für Unternehmungen. Tom und Judy waren sehr freundliche und herzliche Gastgeber, so wie man es sich nur wünschen kann. Die Ferienwohnung ist sehr liebevoll und geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Es fehlte an nichts und alle Dinge sind bis auf das Detail aufeinander abgestimmt. Die Wohnung befindet sich in einer sehr ruhigen und gepflegten Gegend. Wir verbrachten eine herrliche Zeit. Sollten wir noch einmal auf die Keys fahren, dann würden wir wieder sehr gerne Gäste von Tom und Judy sein.

Günter und Yvonne aus Berlin

The efficiency apartment was exactly as described. It was immaculate, bright, and sunny. The entrance is seperate from the house and privacy is not a concern. Everything that we needed was in the apartment, including fishing equipment, coffee maker, and gas grill. The location is convenient to everything between Key West and Marathon. It is in a quiet residential area with no traffic. A couple of restaurants and bars are about a 5 minute drive away, as well as a convenience store and gas station.

Tom and Judy were very friendly and very helpful. They had advice on what to see and do. The water is only a few steps from the apartment, and faces the morning sun. Smaller fish are abundant during the day, but the night fishing was better. We caught a six foot long shark from the seawall. It took both Tom and me to pull it out of the water for pictures, then we released it. Something else took the bait and broke the fishing rod, and we did not see what it was. A neighbor has underwater lights at his dock, and we could see fish schooling and tarpon coming to feed on them.

We would definitely stay here again in the future, and recommend this listing to anyone looking for a place for a couple or one person. We liked it much better than the hotels we stayed at in Key Largo and Islamorada.

We stayed a week & it was just perfect! The perfect location - quite with a wonderful view & just 30 minutes from Key West. We would spend our mornings reading & looking over the open water view & we would travel to Key West & other places in the afternoon. The perfect apartment - it has everything you need & just the right size for two people. The perfect hosts - Tom & Judy did everything they could to make our stay special! We look forward to returning when we come back to the Keys!!!

We enjoyed our stay in Ramrod Key very much. Tom and Judy were the perfect hosts. We enjoyed many hours under the Tiki hut exchanging stories with them, we feel as if we've left good friends there. The breezes were constant and made our morning coffee and evening cocktails very enjoyable. Tom and Judy even shared some end of the season mangoes with us which were absolutely delicious (I haven't tasted mangoes this good since I was a little girl growing up in Bermuda). My husband even enjoyed a leisurely morning jaunt in the canoe exploring the canals (they go as far as the Tiki bar at the end of the road). Also, there is a grocery store & a couple of drug stores not too far away if you've forgotten something.

Tom and Judy have described the efficiency well, it was clean and cozy, and everything was in working order. All that we needed was the food, everything else was provided.

The location was perfect for us, it is located halfway between Key West and Marathon (about 20 miles in each direction). We visited many of the typical tourist attractions in Key West, including the Butterfly Conservatory, the Hemingway House and the Southern Whitehouse. The highlight of our trip was the guided 1 1/2 hr. jet ski tour of Key West, well worth the price since we were unfamiliar with the waters around the island. We also visited the Turtle Hospital in Marathon, and Bahai Honda State Park. If there was a low point, it was the beaches at the state park. They were covered with seaweed and seagrass and the odor from them decomposing was nasty. Also, we found out that they do not spray for mosquitos because of a rare butterfly, so pack the bug repellant or prepare to be a feast.

We had dinner at Big Pine Restaurant and the prime rib and mahi mahi was very good. Boondocks is not far away and although a little pricey (typical of anywhere you eat in the Keys), it was very good.

We would definitely recommend this property to friends and relatives, and have already told many we have spoken with about our stay. We feel that we definitely got our money's worth and hope to return some day. Thanks again Tom and Judy for a great stay!

I just returned home from the best vacation ever! This is my fourth trip to the Florida Keys and by far it was the BEST EVER. Our stay with Tom and Judy was fantastic. The location is perfect for exploring the lower keys and situated right on the ocean. The views were breathtaking and Tom and Judy make sure that you have everything you need to enjoy your trip. The images on this site do not do the unit justice, it is the perfect hide-away with nice furnishings and finishes. We struggled to leave the place to do any exploring because it was so peaceful and relaxing to just sit under the Tiki Hut and grill our dinners on the gas grill.

Tom and Judy showed us how to crack open fresh coconuts and how to saltwater fish. I even caught a few Mangrove snappers. We saw a shark in the canal and some really cool glowing sea-life in the water at night.

Although we did not use the canoe that is provided, we were really happy to take advantage of the snorkel equipment, fishing gear and bait, beach chairs, and cooler that are provided at no additional charge.

If you are looking for a quiet and relaxing spot with a beautiful view. Give Tom and Judy a call. They were excellent hosts, helpful when needed and out of sight when not needed. You will not regret staying here with them on Ramrod Key.

I will absolutely be back and I will stay with Tom and Judy again!!!!

Thanks Tom and Judy for the absolute best time in the Keys!!!

Misty and Tammy