[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Sunset Reef - Bayside Gated Estate, Pool, Spa, Deep Water Dock, Kayaks & SUPs Family-friendly vacation home with an outdoor pool and a hot tub ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34340000/34338100/34338033/9ebc8408.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books, music library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34340000/34338100/34338033/a88a5ff0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34340000/34338100/34338033/49e34c54.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34340000/34338100/34338033/42188074.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34340000/34338100/34338033/a67d9708.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located on the calm bayside of Lower Matecumbe Key, Sunset Reef is a private, gated estate with a pool and hot tub overlooking the bay. Relax in a hammock or lounge by the water's edge, snorkel or swim in the shallow bay water and enjoy stunning sunset views from the bayside deck area. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 105000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Dryer - Washer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Sunset Reef - Bayside Gated Estate, Pool, Spa, Deep Water Dock, Kayaks & SUPs Sunset Reef is professionally cleaned including all linens and towels. The owners or property manager do not do the cleaning. and laundry. Islamorada Florida is known as the Sports Fishing Capital of the Florida Keys. Our custom designed and built 5000 square foot home, “Sunset Reef,” is half way between Key West and mainland Florida. Our home is located on the calm bayside at Mile Marker 76 on the Historic Overseas Highway. The highway follows Henry Flagler’s famous railroad to Key West that was destroyed in the deadly Labor Day hurricane of 1935. Miami International Airport is a 90 minute drive without rush hour traffic. Fort Lauderdale International Airport is a 2 hour drive without rush hour traffic. From Sunset Reef a visit to Key West is an easy 75 mile, 90 minute drive. “Downtown Islamorada” is home to a number of great restaurants for casual waterside dining or more upscale seafood, chop or steak dinners. Whether you are coming to the Keys for a restful break from cold weather, to catch lobster and stone crabs, to go scuba diving, to spend your time fishing the back country for snook, redfish, bonefish and tarpon or to go off shore fishing for dolphin, wahoo, snapper and grouper, Sunset Reef in Islamorada can be your comfortable home away from home. Our Islamorada vacation rental license number is 25-0266. Maximum of 8 adults plus children under age 7 for a maximum of 10 people for Sunset Reef rentals. Sunset Reef is a private, gated, one and one quarter acre, bayside waterfront estate. From outside the reef scene gates on Overseas Highway, US 1, you have no idea what is located on the property. The “Keys” styled home is surrounded by manicured grounds. We are located on the calm bay side of Lower Matecumbe Key in Islamorada, Village of Islands, Florida. The property includes a pool and hot tub looking out over the bay and Matecumbe Bight. There is a 90 foot deep water dock with 50 Amp shore power and water available. The bayside deck area has Adirondack chairs and a wood burning fire pit. The pool area includes lounges, tables and umbrellas. Relax in the hammock or a lounge, read a book, snorkel and swim in the calm shallow bay water, have fun on a stand up paddle board or kayak south to the “hurricane hole” to look for Manatees. You can fish from the dock and walk into the water to snorkel for lobster. We never tire of the stunning sunset views from the bayside deck area and then enjoy an open fire sitting around the fire pit on cool evenings. Our 4 bedroom, 4 ½ bath home is three stories with a roof top sundeck. The elevator can take you, your luggage and groceries to all indoor living levels of Sunset Reef. You will climb the spiral staircase from either the middle level or the upper level to the roof sundeck for views of not only the islands in Everglades National Park on the bayside, but of the Atlantic Ocean and the historic lighthouse on Alligator Reef. Walk the property through our shade garden, ring one of the peace bells, sit on a teak bench and relax amid the native and tropical landscaping. The spacious ground level covered patio facing the bay is perfect for entertaining and dining. The complete “outdoor kitchen” includes a large gas grill, burners and rotisserie. The entire home was designed to embrace the fabulous west facing bay views. The upper level contains the living/dining great room, large gourmet kitchen, powder room and master bedroom. The entertainment area has a wall mounted SMART HDTV, DVR, and a stereo system including speakers in the master bedroom, bathroom and on the outside deck. The master bedroom has a desk area, walk-in closet and bathroom with a double shower/steam room, separate jetted tub and double vanity. The entire west wall of the great room is sliding glass doors opening onto a covered deck for dining, lounging and relaxing. There is a built in gas BBQ, lounges, dining table and seating area. The all granite kitchen has an island with cook top, prep sink and eat-in area. There is a third prep/bar sink at the elevated bar/eat-in area. All of the stainless steel appliances, 48 inch refrigerator/freezer, double convection oven/microwave, warming drawer, dishwasher, ice maker and wine cooler are top of the line. The kitchen is completely stocked with all necessary small appliances including a Keurig beverage maker, drip coffee maker, electric kettle, cookware, serving pieces, platters, pizza pan, cookie sheets, cutlery, food processor, teapot, toaster, blender, waffle iron, etc. The middle level has three bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. All bedrooms open onto outdoor covered deck areas with lounges, tables and chairs. There is another living area on this level with a desk area, wall mounted HDTV, DVD player and speakers on the outside deck and ground level outdoor kitchen area. The laundry room is also located on the middle level. The ground level has the entry area with the elevator and stairs to the middle and top levels. The storeroom has a refrigerator/freezer, a chest freezer, coolers, paddles, USCG life jackets, bicycle helmets and pool towels. 6 Kayaks, 4 SUPs and an assortment of bicycles are included for guest usage. The garage and motorized watercraft are not included with the rental of Sunset Reef. The house has the X-1 Comcast Cable TV and fast residential Internet available. Both hardwired and passphrase secured wireless Internet access is available on both living levels. Sunset Reef has immediate access to Everglades National Park and back country fishing. Atlantic Ocean access is 2.5 miles SW to Channel 2 and 3.5 miles to Channel 5 for larger boats. Robbie's marina and Atlantic Ocean access is 2 miles NE through a mangrove channel. If you zoom in on the map, the icon will come down on the exact location of Sunset Reef. Need baby gear during your stay? We have some baby gear that is available to our guests. This includes a full sized crib, high chair, and a couple of pack-n-plays. We do not have enough to supply both of our vacation rental properties in Islamorada, so check with us first We have set up an account with BabyQuip to help our guests with obtaining baby stuff to make their vacation easier and safer. Rent cribs, car seats, strollers, toys and more from BabyQuip! As seen on Shark Tank, BabyQuip offers clean, sanitized, and safe baby gear in Islamorada. Visit Sunset Reef’s unique link https://www.babyquip.com/a/ky6u1w to make a reservation. If you are looking for another weekly Islamorada vacation rental property, please look at our Atlantic side, beach front 3 bd, 3 full ba condo at MM 80.6, www.vrbo.com/1174114 or www.HomeAway.com/1174114. We also have a Park City/Deer Valley, Utah 4 bd, 4 1/2 ba vacation rental home. www.vrbo.com/206330 or www.HomeAway.com/206330. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Hot tub - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Freezer - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 4.5 private bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - DVR - Games - Music library - Smart TV with cable channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Dock - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden - Gas grill - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 3 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Elevator - Tile flooring in public areas - Wheelchair accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Smoking inside the home will lose security deposit ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board - Phone - Safe ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Bicycles - Boat - Golf - Heated pool - Kayak - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bicycles - Double-glazed windows - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Recycling - Unit size: 5,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76260000/76257400/76257359/6ab2d73c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Islamorada Boaters Paradise with 70' Dock and private beach access.. 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Garage is not included in the rental of Sunset Reef. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 3 total pets Note from host: Discuss pets with owners, fee will apply. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Children must be pool safe and adult supervised ### Events No events allowed No Events are allowed. No weddings are allowed. ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Smoking inside the home will lose security deposit ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Note from host: No Events are allowed. No weddings are allowed. Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C24.86696%2C-80.71195&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Y-vdu8qX2itxQN6u-D-FkJyL7k8=) Islamorada, FL #### What's nearby - Sunset Drive Beach - 2 min drive - 2.7 km - Robbie’s of Islamorada - 3 min drive - 3.7 km - Anne's Beach - 4 min drive - 4.7 km - Bud n' Mary's Dive Center - 7 min drive - 8.7 km - Fiesta Key - 10 min drive - 12.2 km #### Getting around - Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 31 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Hungry Tarpon Restaurant - ‬3 min drive - ‪Lazy Days Restaurant - ‬6 min drive - ‪Papa Joe’s Waterfront - ‬5 min drive - ‪Islamorada Fish Company - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Trading Post - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Sunset Reef - Bayside Gated Estate, Pool, Spa, Deep Water Dock, Kayaks & SUPs have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is Sunset Reef - Bayside Gated Estate, Pool, Spa, Deep Water Dock, Kayaks & SUPs pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total). ### What time is check-in at Sunset Reef - Bayside Gated Estate, Pool, Spa, Deep Water Dock, Kayaks & SUPs? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Sunset Reef - Bayside Gated Estate, Pool, Spa, Deep Water Dock, Kayaks & SUPs? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Sunset Reef - Bayside Gated Estate, Pool, Spa, Deep Water Dock, Kayaks & SUPs located? > This family-friendly Islamorada vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Sunset Drive Beach and San Pedro Underwater Archaeological Preserve State Park. Robbie’s of Islamorada and Indian Key Historic State Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Sunset Reef - Bayside Gated Estate, Pool, Spa, Deep Water Dock, Kayaks & SUPs Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 74 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nora G. Jul 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Amazing house, location, amenities and hospitality! We couldn’t be happier with our stay at Sunset Reef. Our annual family vacation was made so special this year with this estate. The pool was cool and welcoming after a day out on the water. The boat lift was our special hang out spot. Jeff and Steve made us feel right at home with immediate response to any questions and a personal check in and out experience. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/7b227e75-413f-419b-bc83-19514ab21342-1753088934225.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/7f5612d7-11a4-4c8b-9ebd-34ef27d4aa06-1753088934168.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Nora G. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### michael s. Apr 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sunset Reef is high quality The location is perfect: on the bay, beautiful dock, gorgeous sunsets, Kayaking weather, and good fishing. The area is wonderful. The house amounts to a private resort. Views from each floor (and flat roof “observation” area. The owner keeps the house in great shape. PERFECT FOR FAMILY: games table & yard); pool & hot tub; privacy; lots of space. My children & grandchildren gave it 10/10 ##### michael s. Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sue H. Jan 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Winter Getaway Beautiful property, great hosts and picture perfect views. ##### Sue H. Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bill G. Sep 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Getaway Clean resort style home. All the amenities you could ask for. Geared for kids to seniors. ##### Bill G. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth M. Feb 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Beautiful property, thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Would definitely go back. ##### Elizabeth M. Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandra B. Apr 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfection in Isla Morada The location, home, view, cleanliness-all top notch. We’ll be back next year!! And we can’t wait! ##### Sandra B. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Luz Maria C. Feb 15, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Dream home We enjoyed every inch of the house and the views were spectacular! ##### Luz Maria C. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shannon C. Aug 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Annual Family Vacay Amazing, Amazing, Amazing!! The view, the house, the grounds were absolutely spectacular! My family and I felt right at home at Sunset Reef. All the amenities were there from the kitchen to the bathrooms and even the water toys, that my 2 year old grandson absolutely enjoyed. The grounds, both the entrance way and the bay side, were spectacular! ##### Shannon C. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cindy F. Mar 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Well-Appointed Home in Wonderful Location The home was everything it was described to be, laid out perfectly for a family of 5 adults. Booking the property was a breeze, the owner was very responsive to questions and the local property manager was present to greet us upon arrival and also checked in on us during our stay. The home was very clean and comfortable and the outdoor space was very well thought-out with options for grilling, dining, boating, swimming and relaxing. Very well-appointed: every little detail was considered when it came to providing supplies for cooking, dining, laundry, swimming, boating and our general comfort. The location of the home on the bay was perfect for us since we ran a boat down for the week and the property's proximity to wonderful dining and shopping options in Islamorada added to our enjoyment. We would return to this property without hesitation. ##### Cindy F. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda M. Jul 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful week Everything about this property is 5+ from start to finish. The house, location and all amenities are all first rate. Thank you Steve and Kathy for sharing your home, allowing us to experience the beautiful bay, sunsets, pool, and water sports! ##### Linda M. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Apr 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Above our Expectations This house had everything we could possibly ask for. Spacious, Pool, Waterfront, Bikes, Kayak's, and Paddle Boards. Kept the whole family entertained all week. Will definitely keep this house on our most favorite list! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bob R. Feb 12, 2023 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quality First class place. Represented accurately. Very clean. Well managed. Would come back. ##### Bob R. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### kim p. Apr 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Celebration with friends We had an amazing stay at Sunset Reef. The property was fantastic - everything we could have hoped for! The whole property was incredible - Sunsets, boat dock and lift, pool, kayaks, paddle boards, bikes ......... The house had everything we needed for a great stay. Interior and exterior were beautiful. The beds were very comfortable. Communication with the host and check in process was very easy. Quick to answer any questions we had before and during our stay. We would definitely return to this property. ##### kim p. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason T. Jun 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic property Everything at this property was absolutely perfect. The stay started with a detailed tour of the property from the owner in which every detail of the property was explained. Not to mention, prior to arrival, a list of recommended restaurants , shops, and anything you would need was provided. Everything at the property was there for our use, and Steve and Kathy made us feel very welcome upon arrival. As for the property itself, words cannot describe the breathtaking views and sunsets. Everything was very clean and user friendly. The home came with use of paddle boards, kayaks, and bikes all of which our family enjoyed. I doubt you will another property that matches everything that Sunset Reef has to offer. ##### Jason T. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diane K. Oct 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spectacular home on the water We just spent a wonderful week at this amazing home! Our family of 6 adults had a great time hanging together at the pool, on the deck, or inside the spacious house. The kitchen was extremely well stocked with dishes, cooking equipment, spices, etc. And the bedrooms/bathrooms were well appointed and also well stocked! We enjoyed snorkeling off the dock/pier and had fun using the kayaks as well! Jeff, Steve and Kathy were very helpful and Jeff was particularly attentive during the week while we were there. Location was great, right on the water near Islamorada - many shops and restaurants were nearby, yet the area where we were staying was very peaceful. We look forward to returning for another stay soon, thanks so much for your hospitality! ##### Diane K. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### william p. May 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beyond superb! A beautiful 4 bedroom, 4 1/2 bath bayside home, dock, pool, spa, steam shower and elevator. Beautiful landscaping and extremely well maintained. Incredible sunset views. Property manager responded immediately to one tiny issue (toilet handle) the first day. The house has everything you can think of for cooking and recreation (kayaks, bikes and paddle boards). Close to restaurants, Robbie’s Marina (feed the tarpon) and world famous Bud n Mary’s Marina. Everything is labeled so you know what light switch does what, even a “hurricane shelf” if the power goes out (it is the Keys, you know). I recommend heartily and without reservation. ##### william p. Stayed 7 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dan V. Mar 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic home in Islamorada.... We visit Islamorada somewhat regularly, and have stayed at many rental homes and some resorts. Sunset Reef was our favorite place to stay yet. It met our family (and a few extra teens) needs perfectly. We are active and used the bikes to ride to Robbies every morning, the paddleboards as well as the Kayaks were used daily, we rented a boat so the lift was perfect for our needs. Every possible thing you could want, including seasonings and dishes for the kitchen, were provided. The property was large, and the front yard was fantastic as well as the back. The snorkeling and lobstering was fun off the end of the dock. Jeff and Steve were easy to communicate with and really helped allow us to have a wonderful vacation. We hope to come back and stay with you again! Thank you ##### Dan V. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Flossie P. Jan 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise Amazing home and property. You do not need to leave unless you want to kayak or bike, which you can do right from the house! Owners were super helpful and so accommodating. We were there for Christmas and had a cold spell. We were so fortunate to have such a big house that we had enough room for everyone to "hang" out until we could get out and enjoy the sunshine. Kayaks, bikes, paddle boards, etc. And if you aren't in the mood to do any of that, just sitting on the dock or out in the courtyard is so peaceful. This house is loaded and you will not want for anything. Kitchen is well stocked with lots of silverware, cooking utensils, pots, pans, and glasses. They even provide pool towels and beach towels. Pool was nice as was the hot tub. Steve and Kathy are super hosts and we look forward to returning to their beautiful "compound" one day. We actually got to see a full rainbow from the rooftop! Awesome sunsets and sunrises to add to our enjoyable stay. ##### Flossie P. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan R. Aug 4, 2016 #### Best Home in Islamorada! My family and I recently stayed at Sunset Reef (July). It is definitely the nicest home we have ever stayed at in the Keys! Some of the many highlights include: - The home itself was squeaky clean, and had all the nicest finishes you would want in your personal home. It was so adequately equipped that we could not even think of anything to recommend! - There was so much space in the house that you would hardly know there were 10 people in the house! we loved the fact that there were 2 separate living areas, so the kids could have their privacy on the middle floor while we relaxed on the 3rd. - The awesome sound system made for fun days by the pool. - The huge dock and boat lift met every need and more! The lift was so easy to operate, and made launching the (provided) paddle boards and kayaks a breeze! There are too many perks about this house to mention. Everything you need is here! The owners and their propert manager/son Jeff are the nicest people you will ever deal with. Jeff met us to go over all the specifics of the house and was readily available should we have needed anything (which we didn't). Everything was meticulously detailed, making our week stress free. The owners truly are concerned about you having the best experience, which we DID!! We plan on returning with our nephew who is wheelchair bound. The elevator, patio, and boat lift will allow him to experience the entire property to its fullest, not just be confined to the first floor of the house! What a blessing!! A DEFINITE repeat property!! ##### Susan R. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie S. Dec 11, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing, beautiful home! Beautiful home with lovely grounds and wonderful property owners to work with. Steve and Kathy were very helpful and quickly resolved any issues we encountered. We had my daughter's destination wedding at this home and it was perfect, beautiful and magical! We were very happy and all of our guests enjoyed the day. The owners provided a great recommendation for the caterer. The service and supplies were perfect and the food was delicious. The home is spacious, beautiful, comfortable and was supplied with everything that was possibly needed. The only draw backs were that the refrigerator, on the third level where the kitchen is, was out of service the entire stay. The part to repair it was shipped but didn't make it during our stay. That resulted in having to go down three levels of stairs each time you needed something from the refrigerator. There is an elevator but we opted not to use it each time we needed something. The lift on the dock also did not work to get in the water more easily with kayaks and paddle boards. They were waiting for a repairman to fix it. There were issues with the gate opening but Steve always helped us out with getting it open. When we were in the hot tub it would keep shutting off so we had to go to the house to turn it back on. Other than those few drawbacks our stay at this home was wonderful and my family totally enjoyed it! ##### Julie S. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller May 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Verified traveller Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dave Apr 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great trip to Islamorada Couldn’t have asked for a better location and house to spend a week with my family. From the moment we arrived everything was perfect ##### Dave Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Doreen P. Jun 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Perfect Property in the Keys Everything about this property was perfect. The house is stunning, with every amenity you can think of. The master bath even has a a shower/steam room. Views are outstanding. Plenty of room for our party of eight. The moving dock can be raised and lowered -- perfect for our small boat. We really enjoyed putting the chairs on the lowered dock and hanging out part way in the water. The snorkeling off the dock was amazing. We had no desire to go to a beach or on a snorkeling trip. Also enjoyed fishing off the dock. Water is crystal clear even after it rained. Just about every kind of pool/water toy was available. We did not have to bring anything. Hosts were wonderful and available. Jeff met us at the check in and showed us around. The labeling system for where everything goes was great and very helpful. When my family goes to the keys again, this is the place. ##### Doreen P. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon N. Jan 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise Our family had a great time! Couldn’t have asked for a better vacation home! Will definitely return! ##### Sharon N. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary B. Jan 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family oriented Perfect for activities; water- kayaking & paddleboards , (amazing launch ramp) land- walking. bikes available, sunset & sunrise watching, yard games Great location - shopping and restaurants ##### Mary B. 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