Key Largo Hotels

John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park: Camping

We made reservations here but didn't end up camping because my parents were also visiting at the time so we stayed in their hotel room (there was a cold spell when we were down and preferred indoor accomodations for the night!). However, we did check out the campsite, which was a bit disappointing. The sites are really close to one another, with no vegetation or privacy inbetween. Plus they are on gravel! Additionally, the campground is not near any water. I would still camp here to save money on accomodations, but not really for the "fun" of camping. The park itself has a lot of things to do and is worth checking out, especially for snorkelling, diving, boating of all sorts.

Stone Ledge: Economical but good value

The Stone Ledge motel is on US1, at the southern end of Key Largo. It consists of rooms and suites, with ample parking. The rooms were clean and comfortable, though, during our visit, some accessories were beginning to show their age. A the back of the motel is a small beach where you can swim from, plus a jetty that was mainly used for fishing. Cross the highway, and you are a short walk from Snappers Bar & Grill, with food and entertainment on the sea. A sort drive or brisk walk back towards Key Largo town is a good breakfast restaurant.

Unique Quality: The motel has pleasant tropical gardens, with a huge tree that in the Uk we would call a rubber plant. It was great to unwind on the beach on the sunloungers provided, with just the wind in the palms and the odd pelican flying past. Sunsets...mmmmmm... though mosquito repellent is a must!

Kawama Yacht Club. Tower Unit...

Kawama Yacht Club. Tower Unit 503. We watched sunsets from our balcony each night.

Unique Quality: I spend weeks searching for just the right place to stay, and my efforts really paid off. This two bedroom condo had absolutely everything you could want or need. The house was full of interesting island pieces. The kitchen was well supplied. The views were fabulous and the owners were very friendly and welcoming. The Kawama Yacht Club is a private, gated community. Besides the lovely accomodations, the club has a beach area, two swimming pools, a children's playground, a private marina, a fishing jetty, and my favorite - a large salt water lake.

• Opinion of Price: about average
• Address: Around mile marker 100, Ocean Front.
• Written August 24, 2002

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Unique Quality: Features



70 minutes from Miami Airport on US Hwy. 1, mile marker 92.5

10 minutes from John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park

One and two bedroom suites with whirlpool tubs and fully equipped kitchens

Oversized heated swimming pool with whirlpool spa

Free tennis on our 2 lighted courts

Marina with boat ramp and rental slips

Waterfront cafe and lounge

White sand beach, volleyball court and watersport equipment

Complimentary continental breakfast

Courtesy guard at gatehouse

• Opinion of Price: about average
• Written August 24, 2002

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