Guest Reviews

My husband and I stayed at this property for 8 nights. We had a great time and would rent it again. Favorite things: 1) three verandas on three different levels (the lowest is completely screened in and the rooftop has both sunrise ans sunset views), 2) very comfortable living room, 3) comfortable beds, 4) huge kitchen, 5) two full baths, 6) proximity to water for kayak (canal right out the back and ocean just a few steps in front), 7) full-size washer and dryer, 8) location (mile marker 76 so less business congestion yet close enough to town that we could bike to lunch and breakfast), 9) wired internet worked every time, 10) DVD player (and a good supply of Dvd's but they weren't really our style), 11) plenty of towels. Minor caveats: 1) Inside metal spiral staircase could be a challenge for some. I preferred to use the external cement stairs most of the time. 2) The master suite is upstairs and there is no door at the top of the spiral staircase so privacy could be an issue if you are with a group. {Property also has two twin beds in main floor bedroom (with door)}. 3) We used the aC at night and had to crank it way down to keep the upstairs bedroom cool. We wanted to keep the windows open but the rattling blinds made too much noise - too windy I guess. If we'd had some sturdy rubber bands we would have used them to quiet the blinds. 4) There is no ladder from the patio to the canal so at low tide the kayak was a bit of a challenge to enter and exit.  (Welloff from Austin, TX ~ Reviewed By The Sea ~ December 2012)

"Comfortable, spacious, well-equipped." We (2 adults, 2 teenage kids) stayed for a week at apt 410 in august. The townhouse was spaciousand well-equipped, so we had a really comfortable time. since it was off-season, it was lovely and quiet and we usually had the fantastic pool almost to ourselves. Mariners Club is secure and private, but close to shops and dive operators. Barefeet Rentals were friendly and efficient to rent through (Nigel from Great Britain ~ Reviewed 410 Mariner's Club ~ Aug 2011)

"Absolutely Beautiful!!!" This was the most relaxing and beautiful vacation for our family. The pool at the Mariner's club is huge and the grounds are beautiful. We enjoyed our stay and will be returning for sure :) (M & R family from Michigan ~ Reviewed 206 Mariner's Club ~ July 2011)

"Relaxing!" We had a wonderful time. The place nice and clean. We stayed in Mariners Club 410. The kitchen was stocked well. (Amy from KY~ Reviewed 407 Mariner's Club ~ July 2011) 

"Great!" The place was as described and exactly as seen in the photos. (Dee ~ Reviews 407 Mariner's Club ~ June 2011)

"Beautiful condo with a large balcony and plenty of room for our family of five to stay." It was clean and had lots of amenities. The grounds and pool at the facility were well maintained and we felt very safe with the security provided. (Mike E. ~ Reviewed 124 Mariner's Club ~ 4/14/10)

"Great Location Clean accommodation". The 2 bedroom condo we rented was clean and had a nice sea view. The balcony was so tiny that it was useless and the beach at the property is very small (that's no one's fault though - just geography). The complex was well maintained and the grounds were nice. Knowing what to expect, I would stay here again. (Reviewed by J.P. ~ 5409 Ocean Pointe ~ June 2011)

"Luxury and location makes a perfect stay" I saw some mixed reviews on Tripadvisor for Mariners Club, and I was somewhat hesitant about the quality of the resort - I had nothing to worry about! Everything, from the helpful check-in process to the quality of the rental, exceeded my expectations. We were 2 adults and 4 kids (3 teenagers) and unit 123 was a perfect fit for us. It lists as a 2/2.5, but there is a separate "den" with a pullout sofa that was perfect for the older teen. I can't say enough about the quality of this condo: travertine floors, granite countertops, professional stainless appliances, marble in the master bath surrounding a jacuzzi tub and flat screen Tv's throughout - simply outstanding, one of the best equipped rentals I've ever had the pleasure of staying in. One note: there is wired internet, as noted in the description, but no Wi-Fi in the unit itself..not a big issue for me, but teenage girls had to share 1 DSL line. If this place had a router, it would be better equipped than my home! It is perfectly located on the atlantic side (so no sunsets from the beautiful balcony, but you do overlook the marina and a tranquil bay right offshore) just 5 minutes south of the entrance to Pennekamp State Park. As for the amenities at the resort - again, well above average. There is a fitness center in the clubhouse (where you can get Wi-Fi), 2 pools, the grounds were kept very clean, and the entire place is very secure (maybe too secure for some people, gated entry, lots of golf cart patrols, but I never found them to be overbearing - courteous and respectful at all times). About the pools (there are 2 of them, as well as a waterfall hot tub) - they have a beautiful lagoon style pool, exactly as advertised in the pictures, that is very well maintained (even the pool bathrooms were immaculate, something you don't see all the time in even the best hotel properties). If you can't tell by now, I was extremely pleased with the entire rental. I challenge anyone to find a better equipped condo in a well kept resort setting at a similar price. Enjoy with no hesitation... (Rose from Orlando reviewed 123 Mariner's Club ~ June 2011)

"Absolutely, I would recommend this accommodation to my best friend!" Great little house if you can handle the stairs. We really enjoyed staying at this house. When we first drove up, we were anxious because the houses on this street are nestled together closely. However, we stayed for over a week and never heard any noises from the neighbors. I am middle-aged+ and should have considered the stair issue. It clearly states that this is a 3 story home on the write-up. Using the stairs and going up to the master bedroom is worth the climb as the view is great! We really enjoyed eating breakfast and watching the pelicans land in the water. The house is nicely furnished and has a huge kitchen. Barefeet Rentals was simply a joy. There had been a storm before we arrived and the internet was down. We had to work at night so we called Barefeet Rentals. Ken came to the rescue by calling the repair company and waited while it was fixed. We will certainly use Barefeet Rentals again if we can get back to the Florida keys. (Leona from Chicago reviewed  By The Sea ~ Jan 2011)

"Thanks for the great stay"! Thank you for recommending this condo for our 'schools-out-vacation'. The unit was big enough for my wife and I and our son...and his entourage of friends! The boys had a blast snorkeling around off the beach and thanks for the tip on wearing dive shoes. We'd never been to the Keys before so we had no idea what to expect and how to interpret the man-made beach thing. My wife and I LOVED the nearby Pilot House restaurant...great food and live music...a couple of cocktails to wind down the day was our idea of a nice evening. The Pennekamp Park was a cool thing to see, we all enjoyed the snorkel boat tour and the back-country eco tour to out of Dolphin Cove. We will definitely be back!  (Michael from Georgia ~ reviewed 202 Kawama Tower ~ June 2010) 

"We had a nice weekend."  The reservations were so much easier with Debbie and Annie.  Both are very, very helpful and provide a great service.  They make a difference!!!!! (Eduardo V. Reviewed Villa #13 ~ 6/2/10)

We had a great time at Kawama Tower! Unit 408 is very spacious, well appointed, clean and a great location. We spent a lot of time out on the jetty fishing and saw quite a few interesting fish - two dolphin playing about 20 yards off the jetty, blowfish darting in and out of the rocks, barracuda and even a big ray. We enjoyed the pool and walking around the lagoon. We had a minor issue with an appliance and were extremely impressed how quickly our call was returned and a service tech showed up. We can't wait to get down to the Keys and Kawama tower again!  (Mike M. Reviewed 408 Kawama Tower ~ 6/15/10)

You could not find a better location for a place to spend a vacation. With a canal right outside your backdoor and the Gulf a few feet from your front door to watch the sunsets. (Bob S. Reviewed AA-7 Buttonwood Bay ~ 5/25/10)

We spent 4 nights here and absolutely loved it!  Beautiful condo, great views from both screened in patios.  Master Bedroom is a retreat! Directly on the pool.  Would highly recommend! (Dennis C. Reviewed 407 Mariner's Club ~ 4/24/10)

My son, myself, and another family of 5 shared the villa for Spring Break.  Everything was perfect and suited our needs for a group of 7 beautifully.  Debbie from Barefeet Rentals was helpful with everything we needed and the villa was more than we even expected.  I highly recommend this location for any vacation in Key Largo. (Sharon D. Reviewed 525 Mariner's Club ~ 4/12/10)