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"Our best
family vacation ever!"
We had such a wonderful time on this
vacation, I just wanted to take the time
to comment on this property. We stayed
during mini-lobster week and had such a
great time diving for lobster off the
island, it was great. We traveled with
several children and this island is the
best place for kids. The kids caught
crabs, fished from the dock, snorkeled
every day, traveled around the island in
kayaks and just had a generally fun time
playing in the mangroves and exploring
the island. They have been talking about
their "private Island" since we got
home. Location was great for exploring
the rest of the keys as well. An hour or
so from key west or key largo, so we
were able to go to both as well as Bahia
Honda park for a great beach. Lots to do
around here for kids. The kids really
liked the Theater by the Sea in
Islamorada. It was nice having the boat
to just run out to the island and back
to the main house whenever we wanted to.
The property manager "Kokomo Joe" really
made our vacation special. He was always
around for advice, to help us with the
boat, he even found us fishing poles for
the kids and helped the kids chop a
fresh coconut up with a machete. They
really thought that was special. The
house is small but very clean and well
maintained, the manager came several
times throughout the week to clean the
outside and the yard and make sure
everything was in order. Having the
washer and dryer was very helpful with
all of the children. It was also nice
having the full kitchen to cook meals.
Not a fancy place but a great base for
your vacation to sleep, cook meals, do
laundry and shower. I definitely would
recommend to anyone with children, they
will love the island. We saw snapper,
nurse sharks, spiny lobster, crabs, sea
urchins, many types of coral and fish
while snorkeling. Caught fish easily off
the dock at the island. No sandy beaches
on the island, but there are several
very close by in marathon if you want.
Coco Plum is a nice beach and they let
dogs go there, Annies Beach in
Islamorada was nice, Bahia Honda is a
white sand beach and good snorkeling for
little kids, and Sombrero Beach right in
Marathon was very nice with white sand
and a playground for the kids. Really a
vacation to remember for us. The kids
haven't stopped talking since we got
home. |
07/2011
HomeAway Review #2266413
Reviews Team
HomeAway |
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We
had the most wonderful time in the keys.
The island was great, we spent most of
the time there, so peaceful. Snorkeling
was very good, we even saw a manatee
swim under the dock, and four dolphins
came up to the dock another day.
Stingrays circled the island every day,
they were very colorful.
We will definitely come back again. |
Jessie
& Linda
Boca Raton, FL |
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We
had a wonderful time at the two 4
bedroom houses in Marathon---the setting
was beautiful, the houses were spacious
and perfect for our family reunion, and
the weather was unbelievably good.
Everyone in our family (age range 6
months to 78 years) enjoyed our stay;
the houses were great, and there were
plenty of nearby attractions to keep
everyone happy and occupied. We
definitely recommend the houses to
others! It was an unforgettable,
wonderful way to close out the old year
and bring in the new. |
Anonymous,
Chapel Hill NC |
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Just a note to say thank you.
My family had the most wonderful time
in Florida. We loved the house and
hope we will have an opportunity
to return some day.
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Karen
& Family |
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We
had such a wonderful time at your home
in Marathon. The Island is to die for, I
could live out there with the Iguana.
Rick was awesome, you need to keep
him around. I have some great pictures
so I'll email you some later. I'm
trying to talk my husband into going
again next year.
Thanks
again.
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Georgia |
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| "We
loved our week in Marathon and our stay
at your house. It was one of the best
weeks of my life." |
Paul |
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"I
just wanted to touch base and let you
know what a wonderful three weeks we had
at Dolphin Jump Key - Again!. We have
truly enjoyed the two years we have
spent in paradise (on vacation)! I will
be checking your website for info on the
Houseboats - Stay warm!
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Candis |
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you enjoy your trip to Marathon?
"Yes, Lots of Adventures! Saw 5
Manatees, caught wild iguanas! Ate
fresh-caught Lobsters!" |
Dal |
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We
really did have a very nice week in
Marathon at your 4br/2ba house. It's
very attractive, nice and clean with
plenty of room. We especially liked the
bigger modern bathroom, the view out
onto the backyard and the convenience of
being able to do laundry.
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Gretchen |
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| "The
island was truly magical - like
something out of a dream." |
Richard |
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"Everything
was great. Had a wonderful time.
Thanks"
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Linda
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you enjoy your trip to Marathon?
"Yes - it was the nicest stay we've
had in Marathon." |
Susan |
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"Beautiful
home. Home was very accommodating &
we've told all our friends how much fun
your home was & recommended it
often"
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Cheryl |
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| "We
had a wonderful time at your place! The
island was fantastic, as was the home.
We hope to do it again! |
Mike |
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"We
again wanted to express our thanks for
the opportunity to stay at your home in
Marathon. We enjoyed our stay at the
shore house and our visit to the island.
We spent the week soaking up the sun,
reading and eating - that is really a
vacation!
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Michelle
& Wendell |
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| "We
had a great time, overall very
satisfied." |
Josh |
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Thank
you for allowing us to enjoy our island
vacation in paradise!!! We and the
dogs loved it and hope that you will
allow us to come back again!!! |
Maxine
and Mike |
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| We
really enjoyed our time in Marathon. We
enjoyed the island--what a nice addition
to the water front home. We would
definitely like to come back in the
future!! |
Tanya
Cincinnati, OH |
