I was looking for a place to stay in the keys as part of my new year's getaway plans, and as you'd expect due to this being a last minute plan, was having a hard time finding accommodation. Then my girlfriend stumbled across Barnacle, and we were able to talk to the owner who gave us a pretty good deal for the top room, which also had a (tiny) shower stall that was open to the sky (no roof). The check in process was smooth, and the owner gave us a brief tour of the property. We really enjoyed the hot tub, and the views of the water out back are amazing. Showering under the stars was a refreshing experience as well. The next morning, we came down for breakfast, and the owner's wife dished out some good (maybe not great) pancakes. After that, we wandered down to the back and saw some deer, who were friendly enough to come close and let us touch them. How cool is that? My only gripe is with regards to the cleanliness in the room, where we saw some cockroaches. This is probably a common challenge with having accommodation so close to nature, but nevertheless one you wouldn't want to compromise on. Hence 4 stars instead of 5. Overall, though, I had a great time at Barnacle and would gladly recommend it. read more