We loved staying here. It was everything we were looking for. We didn't want the big hotel, we were looking for a true get away with the flavor of the Keys. The pictures on their website represent well the beautiful resort they have. They were so friendly and help with sharing their recommendations for the area. We can't wait to come back again!

Island Bay is a great place to stay. We were there for a week in Dec. and enjoyed it very much. Mike & Carol are very nice and Knowledgeable about the area. The cottages are very cozy and the grounds are beautifully kept. We travel alot, from basic to deluxe and you would be hard pressed to find a better value. I can't think of much that we didn't like (pillows need upgrading) about Island Bay. We will certainly go back and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to friends.

Hubby and I came here for our late honeymoon and LOVED it! We couldn't have asked for a more relaxing setting. We didn't take advantage of the kitchen or grill on our patio but definitely plan to next time we visit. The room we had (2nd from the beach) was small but fit our needs perfectly. Mike (owner) was outside picking up the grounds and raking the sand every day... they really take pride in their little resort! We even saw a HUGE colorful iguana hanging out on the beach. He eventually walked past us, scaled the wall next door, and hopped into their yard to give them a good scare!

We will DEFINITELY go back soon and can't recommend this place enough!

Okay, ditto everything nice all the other reviewers have said!!! We stayed December 23 - 27 in the Key West room - nearest the beach. We just hung out, got some sun, grilled steaks on our furnished Weber grill, went for walks at Long Key State Park, had seafood at Ballyhoos and just chilled. Picture this: it's Christmas Eve, about 9 PM, warm outside and my wife and I are sitting together on the settee n the Tiki Hut, on the beach, watching The Polar Express on my laptop and occassionally peeking out at the starfilled sky. This ain't Minnesota baby!

Watched the sunset from the many chairs every afternoon, ate fresh fruit by the water every morning along with fresh brewed coffee from the furnished coffeemaker, stalked the dock at night seeing minnows, bigger fish and crabs swimming by. Used one of the Kayaks and paddled around the mangrove islands just offhshore. Is this Heaven? No, and it's not Iowa either - it's the easygoing, quaint Florida of my childhood and that's pretty darn close to Heaven! Thanks Mike and Carol!