10/10 Excellent
Tom W.
28 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing winter getaway in paradise
There are so many aspects of this location and home that contribute to creating the perfect month long vacation experience. Big Pine Key itself is rather unique. Unlike more famous over developed, over crowded keys such as Marathon, this bigger island has it’s compact shopping district centered on US 1 but the rest of the island has a large wildlife refuge with scattered clusters of housing developments, many of which have a canal system connecting to the ocean. It’s definitely a laid back “old Florida” feel with a tranquil quiet vibe. There are restaurants and a shopping center and, when needed, there are lots of big chain store just across the bride to Marathon.This property sits on a double lot bordered by canals on two sides. Dock a boat or fish in the canals. The one story house is at ground level with the beautiful pool and integrated jacuzzi right outside the Florida room door— a rarity because most other homes in the keys are built up on stilts requiring constant up and down stairs. The interior is charmingly updated recently with new bathrooms and a modern completely stocked kitchen. We cooked many meals and found all the pans, utensils and many spices we needed. The flow in the house is well thought out. There is a large thatched tiki hut by the pool with attractive furniture, coconuts on the palms. Communication with the owner/host was easy and delightful. They were very eager to make sure we had every convenience. We rebooked for next year!
Tom W.
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2025