I had a great time during my stay. The beds are comfortable, the appliances all worked no problem, and the view from either porch is beautiful! This house is a perfect place to relax and unwind. My friends and I will definitely be staying here again.

It was raining when we arrived, and there are water leaks from the top floor balcony into the living room area and onto the couch. A large puddle of water and rapid drip-dripping was the first thing we saw. It is obvious that this has been an issue in the past, and not repaired, as there is visible old water damage and rotted wood and paint in the areas the water comes in. Issue one. Next- how run-down the place is. The back slider won’t close, or lock- there’s a pvc pipe you have to jam into the track to secure it. Chipped paint everywhere, kitchen sink cracking and brown-stained, shower handles that leak with hard water stains dripping down the shower wall. Master bath toilet was knocked off the seal, so it smelled like raw sewage for awhile until I pushed the toilet back into place and we aired it out. I could go on, and I wish I could post pictures with this review, but needless to say this place is NOT what is represented in the VRBO listing. Next up is the lack of cleanliness of the place. Dishes still dirty. Kitchen counter sticky. Water spots on the faucets and bathroom counters. Dirty handrails by the stairs- we ran a sponge along the rail, and the white sponge turned black with gunk. When we took off our shoes, we could feel grit and sand and dirt on the floors. Again, I wish I could post pictures, but the whole place just felt dirty. They need new cleaners. Lastly, the communication with the owner. I understand that damage and leaks can’t be predicted (although these leaks are obviously old and haven’t been fixed), but when I spoke with owner, instead of being apologetic she was more worried about a bad review, and just wanted to cancel our trip in VRBO and pass me off to her property manager on the island. I was not a valued customer having a serious issue in her home. I even sent pictures of the leak to try and help, and still never got an “I’m sorry this happened”, or anything. We had to stay two nights until we could find another place, as the only other property her manager had open was much smaller, only 1 bathroom, no view, etc., but that’s not her fault, there just weren’t any other options as it was last minute and spring break. She kept the FULL amount for the nights we stayed. I asked her why no discount after all of the above, and her reply was “I have refunded the amount that I have to refund.” I asked her if she truly thought that was fair after how our family vacation went in her property, and no response. Crickets

The house is convenient and comfortable. The owners are easy to work with

We came down with the family for a much-needed getaway, and Key Largo was just perfect for us. The house had plenty of space, and the open main area with the kitchen was perfect for hanging out and entertaining. We had another family on the island at the same time, and we all ended up spending time here because the house was so welcoming! The weather was just warm enough to still enjoy the pool a bit, and it is a BIG pool. Just steps away from the beach, short drive to the lighthouse and restaurants, and very cozy. Loved it!

We came down with the family for a much-needed getaway, and Key Largo was just perfect for us. The house had plenty of space, and the open main area with the kitchen was perfect for hanging out and entertaining. We had another family on the island at the same time, and we all ended up spending time here because the house was so welcoming! The weather was just warm enough to still enjoy the pool a bit, and it is a BIG pool. Just steps away from the beach, short drive to the lighthouse and restaurants, and very cozy. Loved it!

This place was magical. The island was just so fun and quiet, and this house was perfect for us. Great view of the ocean, huge pool (a little chilly this late in the year but great nonetheless) and close to everything. We loved it! Will definitely be back here!

This place was magical. The island was just so fun and quiet, and this house was perfect for us. Great view of the ocean, huge pool (a little chilly this late in the year but great nonetheless) and close to everything. We loved it! Will definitely be back here!

I had a bit of time off in between changing jobs, and took a somewhat spontaneous trip to St George Island. This house was just what I needed - comfortable, very close to the beach and just a minute from the lighthouse and restaurants/bars, and a great swimming pool, too. Highly recommended, and I'd definitely stay here again.

I had a bit of time off in between changing jobs, and took a somewhat spontaneous trip to St George Island. This house was just what I needed - comfortable, very close to the beach and just a minute from the lighthouse and restaurants/bars, and a great swimming pool, too. Highly recommended, and I'd definitely stay here again.

This was our first trip to St. George, and Key Largo was a fantastic place to stay! The pool is huge, the view from the main kitchen/living room is perfect, and the beach is a minute walk. The owner was very friendly and accommodating, and gave us some great tips about the island, too. We would stay here again in a heartbeat!

This was our first trip to St. George, and Key Largo was a fantastic place to stay! The pool is huge, the view from the main kitchen/living room is perfect, and the beach is a minute walk. The owner was very friendly and accommodating, and gave us some great tips about the island, too. We would stay here again in a heartbeat!

We loved this unique beach house, especially after a year of no traveling. The pool is the chef’s kiss of this rental-it was so wonderful having a private pool all to ourselves. My kids absolutely loved it. Super quick walk to the beach; we enjoyed morning walks along the shore. The house was spacious, beds were comfortable, and the air conditioning worked great. Thank you Karrie for sharing your home with us!

We loved this unique beach house, especially after a year of no traveling. The pool is the chef’s kiss of this rental-it was so wonderful having a private pool all to ourselves. My kids absolutely loved it. Super quick walk to the beach; we enjoyed morning walks along the shore. The house was spacious, beds were comfortable, and the air conditioning worked great. Thank you Karrie for sharing your home with us!

We had an absolute blast at Key Largo. The property is exactly as described, with plenty of space in an open plan, and awesome views out to the water. The pool was amazing, too - it's massive! We would definitely stay here again, the owner was super accommodating, too.

We had an absolute blast at Key Largo. The property is exactly as described, with plenty of space in an open plan, and awesome views out to the water. The pool was amazing, too - it's massive! We would definitely stay here again, the owner was super accommodating, too.

Great house! Kids loved the pool especially during our rainy stay! Easy access to the beach!

Great house! Kids loved the pool especially during our rainy stay! Easy access to the beach!

Very close to the beach, had everything needed for a great stay. Pool was fantastic. Great Gulf views and breeze. The home was open and airy, steps from the beach, a few blocks to town. Very convenient to every thing the Island has to offer

We really enjoyed the Key Largo house. It was just want we needed. A new binder for information is desperately needed (if I could have found a binder and covers, I would have redone it myself). The pool was the best - big enought to do a few laps. Thanks.

This property is in a beautiful location and is laid out nicely with lots of windows so even if you're inside you can see all around and feel like you are outside in enjoyment of the surrounding water, birds, breeze, etc. However the property is really in need of some fixing up. And I think the owners or property management could be more generous with things like garbage bags, toilet paper, dishwashing detergent and paper towels. It wouldn't cost much to give 2 rolls instead of one and the customers wouldn't have to bring all of that. Also the pool itself is beautiful but the surrounding ground needs some upkeep. There are sand spurs right off the pool deck and my 2 year old grandson kept forgetting about that and walking in them and of course wasn't happy about that and neither were we.

Great location and view. Bed was comfortable. Would have enjoyed a throw blanket and cutting board.

Great location and view. Bed was comfortable. Would have enjoyed a throw blanket and cutting board.

This location could certainly use some refreshing/minor repairs but overall the stay was great. We had an awesome time in the pool and beach is a very short walk. We have stayed at many beach rentals around the country and it would be nice to have had some of the bulkier beach gear available (cart, umbrella, etc). Access to an extra bath towel or two would have also been appreciated but it wasn't listed so it was not expected. Bring everything you need for the beach! Overall it was a pleasant stay. Thank you!

Biggest complaint: We booked this place largely because the pool area was entirely enclosed - all the pictures made it look private and dog-ready. When we got there, part of the fence had been replaced with a lower and completely see-through fence with lots of space between the bottom of the fence and the ground. Any size dog could have easily gotten out, and that part of the fence is right next to a beach access, so everyone walking by can look right into the pool and entire yard. That was NOT what was advertised. I notice that since we were there, a disclaimer has been added about some pictures may not be up to date. Other concerns: -Check-in and out were inconvenient and poorly communicated. For one thing, listing says check-in time is 6pm, but you have to pick up the keys by 5. It turns out our house was ready by 2, but since we didn't know to call the property management company, we wasted hours hanging around waiting. -House is in a state of disrepair - the sliding glass door in the living room is damaged and won't even stay closed all the way, so you have to prop it closed with a rod every time. -Construction debris all over the pool yard. My wife got two inch-long siding nails stuck in her shoes and my dad got one. Thank goodness they were wearing thick soles. I would NOT plan to bring children here if you plan to enjoy the pool. -Both indoor showers had masses of hair stuck to the shower walls when we arrived. -The owner was completely unsympathetic to my complaints and got aggressively defensive every time. She takes zero ownership or responsibility - instead of even a simple "sorry," she simply explains why things are the way they are and/or shifts blame onto the property management company. To be clear, some things were indeed the fault of the company, and she had a good reason for replacing the fence, but nonetheless, the house was not as advertised and we had serious issues, and a little compassion and civility would go a long way. -Worst-equipped rental I've ever stayed in - there wasn't even a single trash bag for us. Pros: -Pool is AMAZING. We spent a lot of time down there. -Owner is very responsive and typically answers quickly, which we appreciated. -We enjoyed the location and ocean view. -The house definitely has personality. -Great decks - we ate every meal at the picnic table on the deck. -Outdoor shower and laundry were nice features. -The window units in the bedrooms provided great white noise for sleeping.

Biggest complaint: We booked this place largely because the pool area was entirely enclosed - all the pictures made it look private and dog-ready. When we got there, part of the fence had been replaced with a lower and completely see-through fence with lots of space between the bottom of the fence and the ground. Any size dog could have easily gotten out, and that part of the fence is right next to a beach access, so everyone walking by can look right into the pool and entire yard. That was NOT what was advertised. I notice that since we were there, a disclaimer has been added about some pictures may not be up to date.Other concerns:-Check-in and out were inconvenient and poorly communicated. For one thing, listing says check-in time is 6pm, but you have to pick up the keys by 5. It turns out our house was ready by 2, but since we didn't know to call the property management company, we wasted hours hanging around waiting.-House is in a state of disrepair - the sliding glass door in the living room is damaged and won't even stay closed all the way, so you have to prop it closed with a rod every time.-Construction debris all over the pool yard. My wife got two inch-long siding nails stuck in her shoes and my dad got one. Thank goodness they were wearing thick soles. I would NOT plan to bring children here if you plan to enjoy the pool.-Both indoor showers had masses of hair stuck to the shower walls when we arrived.-The owner was completely unsympathetic to my complaints and got aggressively defensive every time. She takes zero ownership or responsibility - instead of even a simple "sorry," she simply explains why things are the way they are and/or shifts blame onto the property management company. To be clear, some things were indeed the fault of the company, and she had a good reason for replacing the fence, but nonetheless, the house was not as advertised and we had serious issues, and a little compassion and civility would go a long way.-Worst-equipped rental I've ever stayed in - there wasn't even a single trash bag for us.Pros:-Pool is AMAZING. We spent a lot of time down there. -Owner is very responsive and typically answers quickly, which we appreciated.-We enjoyed the location and ocean view.-The house definitely has personality.-Great decks - we ate every meal at the picnic table on the deck.-Outdoor shower and laundry were nice features.-The window units in the bedrooms provided great white noise for sleeping.

The pool and quick walk to the beach made our stay very enjoyable. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

Loved stayed at this property and my only concern was the decking around the pool needs some attention. Several nail heads sticking up and could have been a concern for barefoot coming out of the pool. Definitely a fabulous stay for the price. Loved the location and ease of contacting the property management with any questions and great location.

We've been coming to SGI for over a decade. Hands down this place has the best pool! The house is clean & has everything our family needed. It's great value for what you get as other homes with the same amenities on the island are much more expensive. Kitchen could use a few more pots & pans, but we made do. The little room upstairs is something really special. A/C's worked great. House was always cool & comfortable. Owner easy to work with & quick to respond. Definitely would book this property again.

The house was just as pictured and described on the listing. It is an older house but perfect for a family beach trip. The location is great-an easy walk to the beach and an awesome pool. We have a 6 and 8 year old who also loved the loft area! Would definitely stay again!

We had a wonderful time. Close to the beach and restaurants

Had a wonderful stay ..Perfect location with just a few steps to beach ...i wish there was darker curtains in bedroom and maybe some in living room where sliding glass doors are but other than that we really enjoyed our stay

The house is one of the smaller/older properties on SGI so naturally it could use some renovation, but all in all if you're a small family or just 1 or 2 couples, this is probably the best you’ll find for the money. The house was clean & does appear to have had issues with the AC in the past but I just made sure to keep the doors closed as much as possible & it was fine. The main floor balcony was perfect for sunset dinners although a few boards are a bit questionable. The star of this property is the private pool with an adorable custom tiki “hut” that the owner should really post pics of. Otherwise what you see in the pictures is pretty much exactly what you get, but what could be explained a little better is that the two main floor bedrooms are mirror images of each other; both have small attached bathrooms that also have doors into the kitchen area and the only difference is how the owner has furnished the rooms. I never managed to get up to the upper balcony since the ladder/steps up to the kid’s loft were a bit precarious for uncoordinated me. I mention the following only because if I wondered others might like to know too (not the fault of property management): The self-conscious might be a tad disappointed that the two neighbors to the East and West have balconies that can look right down into the pool area (the rare isolated/hidden pools on SGI usually come with homes that don’t have a view). There’s also a public path that runs beside the house outside of the privacy fence, so you will occasionally hear people walking through in somewhat close proximity to the pool (you can’t see them and they can’t see you). I personally didn’t have much of a problem since the neighbors stayed at the beach during the day but they did camp out on their balcony at night making me feel like I was on display at Sea World (LOL). Final Thoughts: This is the place for you if you have a small group & just want a cheap place to stay on SGI with a private pool and a gulf view. You’re not paying for nor getting a luxury home, but it is perfectly adequate for most folks on a budget.