Murph just about said it all. This is a small, clean, inexpensive spot in the Upper Keys located at mm 95.3 bayside.

I'll mention the few negatives so you won't be taken by surprise. There is no real beach, no pool and no phones in the rooms. So what!?

The property has a low sea wall and T-shaped dock which is very well maintained, with a swimming area on one side, a nice small ramp on the other and tiki huts at the end. It is the perfect place to watch the sunset.

Swimming access is via two concrete steps through the sea wall.

The bay, in this area, is shallow with a gradual slope. Water depth at the sea wall is about two feet and doesn't get over five feet until you are passed the end of the dock. The bottom is white, and hard with lots of sponges and soft corals. There were large numbers of grunts, snapper and parrot fish in and around the dock, and the water was crystal clear so swimming was like being in a big aquarium. In fact, there was a father snorkeling with his two little boys within ten yards of the sea wall and a grandmother with a two year old just off the steps that lead into the water.

An open area abutts the ramp so rigging and launching a cat is no problem. One couple launched their H-16 from the trailer. Another couple planned to launch their magnum off the cat trax. It's whatever floats your boat.

For launching larger power boats there is a public ramp very close by.

There is a "beach" area behind the sea wall that is firm, white sand. It has tiki huts, a porch swing, and lounge chairs.

Kayaks are complimentary.

The ambiance is more residential than resort-like. Our room was clean, plain and a little small, but still comfortable and had a small refrigerator. There was no carpet in our room, all floors were nice clean tile!

We found an eatery we really enjoyed at mm 100.2

http://www.keylargocoffeehouse.com/

Lorelei's was recommended by a number of people, but was REALLY crowded so we didn't stay long.

http://www.loreleifloridakeys.com/