Rock Reef Resort

Everything! We were pleasantly surprised by this property. The location was superb and we saw a very nice sunset right from the very picturesque pier that extended out to the water. The grounds were nicely manicured and there was even a nice bonsai garden. The swimming pool was awesome and very nicely done. We decided to upgrade our room to a King Superior (#22) which was also on the second floor and offered a view of the water as a result. We were blown away by this room as it was HUGE (over 700 sq. ft.) and also had a large screened-in porch. The owner, Linda, was very nice as was everyone working there that we encountered. Alisha at the front desk was awesome and very cheery and pleasant throughout our stay. The free use of kayaks was also a nice bonus even though we didn't get a chance to use them. The free roaming Iguanas also added a nice tropical touch and were fun to watch!

The resort is amazing. Our apartment was very big and comfy, with everything that we might have needed, including cuttlery, plates, coffee machine, etc. Everything was spotless when we arrived. The personal was very helpful and friendly. They have a nice pool in the middle and a very nice pier with an amazing view and the possibility to swim in the bay and see the sunset. We even saw dolphins! The whole resort is very cute, including the bonsai collection <3 They don't have a bar but they sell water and soft drinks and there's a gas station right in front where you can buy a couple of beers to enjoy the sunset even more.

We stayed in the Beach Villa. It was just as described, I wasn't expecting it to be as nice as it is only a 2 star, but my family of 4 had a very comfortable stay. There were 2 air con units one in the bedroom and another in the lounge. A fridge freezer which meant we could stock up at the supermarket for drinks and icecreams. We didn't use the cooking facilities though but they looked fine. The sea water at the end of July is like having a warm bath. It was lovely to swim in and so we didn't use the pool.There are 4/5 kayaks to borrow which you can book for an hour slot and they lend you the bounancy aids too.The rails around the villas veranda made it easy to dry towels and swimwear. There are sun loungers to use on the grass area next to the beach although we didn't manage more than 10 minutes in the heat. The pontoon has a great view of the sunset and if lucky you can spot dolphins. We enjoyed seeing all the wild iguanas and lizards which are plentiful. During our stay we enjoyed a snorkeling and sandbar trip with clearly unique, key largo princess glass bottom boat trip, feeding the Tarpon at Robbie's of Islamorada. A private trip on the everglades with Miami Everglades connection.

This stay was a last minute relocation to avoid hurt Milton in 2024. We had a large room with one wall of kitchen! First floor, overlooking the pool. We met so many displaced folks and everyone was super friendly. I would definitely consider this inn when “planning” a trip to the keys. Never forget the privately run inn’s of America! A super important travel option & this one is a winner!!

The resort is well maintained and clean, the staff is super fiendly and always willing to assist customers. The little beach is awsome and the kayak was superb. It is really a family-friendly resort. I definitely will be coming back by mid June.