Nice place overall, and the staff were super nice and helpful. We stayed in cottage #16, but…read moreprobably wouldn't choose that one again. The patio was a bit dark and dingy, with a dirty table, broken blinds inside, and a door and screens that needed fixing. The best part though was the end of the dock -- loved the little Tiki area where you can sit, fish, or just relax watching the boats go by.

Don't give these people your money. Rude Hispanic lady at the front desk, nothing but attitude from…read moreher. We had to practically beg for extra bath towels. There was a large black scorpion in the sleeper sofa and red ants in the beds, they didn't seem to care when we mentioned these things. We have an 18 month old with us and we are lucky she didn't get stung or bit. Wall AC units had dirty filters and the floors feel like they were cleaned with maple syrup. Overpriced for the quality of room too. Not enough silverware in the efficiency units, so bring your own. Awful, we wouldn't stay in this place again if they paid us too. The only nice thing about it is the view and the hammocks in the common area.

Perfect get away. Serene and peaceful with great location to Pennekamp. Amazing spot to have a…read morewedding. Have one big house and multiple small properties. Tricky to find front office but found it and glad we did. Such a nice spot and good for families or couples.

THEY BLOCKED ME FOR WRITING A NEGATIVE REVIEW!!! BEWARE!! This is a prime example of what you'd be…read moredealing with!! Our daughter was recently married here and we did a full three-night resort buyout. While the property itself is absolutely stunning the nine months leading up to the wedding were incredibly frustrating. Communication was consistently poor--weeks would go by without any response. We were promised a Florida Resident Discount by two different general managers, but it was never honored. (This is a significant discount that we did not get as promised). In total, we went through four general managers, each making new promises that never materialized. Even weeks before the wedding, when we were trying to make final payment, we couldn't get a response. When I finally raised concerns with the newest manager, her response was, "I have like six brides all contacting me at once." With all due respect, that's not how you handle a time-sensitive, stressful situation for a bride and her family. To add to the confusion, their website still showed units available just days before our event--even though we had rented out the entire resort. The units themselves are not equipped as expected either--we had to go out and purchase basic items like dish towels, a dish scrubber, pot holders, and more. Their new lanai roof leaks and ruined a couple of the custom built items we thought were safely stored since it's a brand new structure. We unpacked the U-Haul when we got home and had cockroaches in a few of the things stored in the main house.

This is an amazing place! So many people drive right through Key Largo heading South and never get…read moreto experience places like this. The property is beautiful. Maintained so well. The flowers and flowering trees just give the place an amazing tropical feel. The rooms are updated and super clean. The staff is courteous and great to chat with. The owners, Peg and Jonathan are a delight. Peg has a food truck on property that serves scones and coffee each morning. They are incredible!! She has out 150 types of scones. She makes about 5 flavors each morning. Every day I had a new favorite. Today was Paradise Bliss and Key Lime Coconut. Cannot wait to go back. Thank you so much for your hospitality! Pete and Kerri

Beautiful place, but I would never stay here again. I rarely…read moreleave negative reviews, but this experience was bad enough that I feel people should know what to expect. There were four of us staying at the villa, and we all left disappointed. The property is beautiful, but the owner/manager's attitude toward guests is a major problem. He constantly bothered us and reprimanded us over different things, and the entire atmosphere felt uncomfortable. We were celebrating my husband's birthday. We were never told that music was completely forbidden, yet we were made to feel like even enjoying music was a problem. I completely understand respecting quiet hours and other guests, but there is a big difference between reasonable rules and making guests feel like they cannot enjoy their vacation. I was also charged $225 for supposedly smoking inside the room. I do not smoke, so I found this accusation and charge extremely unfair. The breakfast was another disappointment. Calling a pastry and poor-quality coffee an "included breakfast" is misleading, especially considering the price of the stay. The property is gorgeous, but you are paying a lot of money for a place where you don't feel comfortable. If you are looking for somewhere to relax, celebrate and actually enjoy your vacation, I would think twice before booking this place. I would not return, even for free.

Mold, active leaks, and zero accountability ruined our 25th anniversary…read moreI am deeply disappointed with our recent stay at Drop Anchor Resort in Islamorada, which was supposed to be a special trip to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. The moment we checked into the #3 room, we were hit with an overwhelming smell of mold. Upon looking around, I noticed water pooling on the floor and began recording video evidence, which clearly captured water actively dripping from the kitchen cabinets and seeping up through the floorboards. The conditions were so unmanageable and unhygienic that we were forced to leave the property that night and return home. I drove back to the resort the following morning to speak directly with management. My husband, who is an engineer, brought his professional tools and moisture reading equipment to test the room. The moisture readings were completely out of range, confirming severe underlying water intrusion and mold growth. Despite the documented health risks, verified moisture readings, and ruined milestone trip, both the property and Expedia denied my request for a refund. To make matters worse, management has made zero attempt to reach out to us since to offer an explanation, an apology, or any resolution. Charging guests for an uninhabitable room with active water damage and then completely ignoring the issue is unacceptable. Save yourself the stress and avoid this property. The property has multiple violations & citations open. I wish I would've read reviews before reserving our stay.

We booked a room a month in advance, the ocean front walkout suit, unfortunately we were given the…read moreroom in the middle photo out by the noisy road, not the one in the lower right phot, all they said was sorry with no resolution would never stay here or recommend this place.

Nasty women who knows nothing about renting she said you can't rent by the month, but then we…read moreshowed her the big sign in front of the road that says you can rent by the month and she ripped it down. I believe she was drunk amongst other things not a very pleasant experience at all.

Love this place! Rooms are clean and cozy, has everything you need from dishes to coffee pot…read moremicrowave and blender. Secluded area with a beautiful waterfront. Convenient little breakfast place right next door, close enough to walk to from your room. Price was very reasonable for 2 people. Only reason I'm giving it a 4 star instead of a 5 is due to the mattress and pillows in our room, bed was rather uncomfortable, other then that we both loved the place!

My daughter was married here this weekend. The amenities for families to stay were spotless clean,…read morethe grounds were beautiful. The wedding details were all taken care of. The staff was so friendly and access to docks and beach were steps from front door. The wedding was beautiful and venue a 10!!!

Dream Bay Resort was everything I dreamed of when thinking of my wedding! If you want a beach…read morewedding at a good price look no further! There are 5 houses located on the property and we rented all 5 (for a reasonable price!). This allowed us to have the entire property to ourselves (which isover 2 acres) and it also allowed us to have people stay right on property with their own space. We were able to have a full weekend of fun. On Friday we had people over that were already in the area for a cookout on the beach. We used one of the speakers on property to connect our music to and just had a relaxing time. On Saturday we had our reception and Bryan and Meegan setup the tables and lights just how we wanted them. The reception was perfect - everyone could be spaced out and sit and relax wherever they wanted to on the property; using the hammock, sitting under one of the many tiki huts, at the beautiful bar, or just relaxing near the beach. On Sunday we had people come back by to use the facilities. There are kayaks, paddleboards, and sand toys that we used. We also bought a couple fishing poles and were able to catch fish right off the dock (you caught a fish everytime you threw your line in!). Everyone enjoyed themselves and had a nice relaxing time. We saw a shark, many fish, manatees, and dolphins. We will definitely be back for family trips! Many people that commented that they wanted to rent the whole place out for vacations as well. Meegan and Bryan did a fantastic job checking in on our needs and making sure everything was going well for us and our guests. If we needed anything they were quick to assist and gave us great advice on where to eat and things to see and do.

My wife and I stayed here for a couple of days and what a great decision. The resort was very good…read moreabout keeping you up to date prior to check-in and sending you the access code prior to arrival. The check in process went great and although our room wasn't ready upon arrival she made very sure it was completed as soon as possible. The suite was very roomy, clean, and provided everything you may need. The private beach had everything for a good time on the water and also very quiet. Although expensive were really enjoyed our stay here and will highly recommend.

This resort is a very small and quaint resort. There are only 10 cabins with beachfront. Cabins…read moreinclude kitchen, dining area, small sitting ares, and small patio areas. The managers of the resort are amazing and are there to assist you. They have kayaks, paddle boards, and paddle boats for you to use from the beach. We took the kayak out and had a great time paddling around. The only thing I would suggest is getting a few new double kayaks as we had to dump the water out of we and fix the seat before taking it out. The cabins are very clean and even though the resort is right off the main highway, it is quiet and you have a key pad to enter and leave the resort. They also have 1 handicapped accessible cabin. You won't be disappointed with this place.

We made the drive down from Tampa, and arrived late afternoon. Guy checked us in and walked us…read moredown to Beach House 6. Steps away from the water, so nice to have coffee and breakfast at our little table in the mornings. The room was neat and clean, though could use ceiling fans to circulate the air. Kitchen has a sink, microwave, coffee pot and fridge. We brought our own Keurig to make coffee though. Quiet, old Florida vibe. Friendly people. Free breakfast on site. We drove to Publix to get supplies to make sandwiches for lunch and frequented local restaurants for dinner. We would stay again.

Great location, little noisy of you get the room closed to highway (#14 I did) …read more Room clean with nice bathroom. Small sand and dock with chairs. Outside minimal but for the price 10/10