Grassy Key holiday house

This property exceeded my expectations. The photos are accurate, but don't do it justice. My only quibble, and I had to think hard to find one, was that the pool heater didn't compensate for the unusually cool weather we had. Given the expense of heating a pool, though, I wouldn't have expected the heater to be fired up to the maximum, and given our weather, the maximum would have been required. The kitchen was more well appointed than my own - you could easily prepare every meal there if you desired. The caretakers returned our call immediately when we couldn't figure out the heating system, and had the property in pristine condition when we arrived.
The living area is one level, but a full flight of stairs is required to get to it, so it is not handicapped accessible and could not reasonably be made so - just be aware of this if your party has someone with limited mobility.
The two bedrooms are well appointed, and the master is huge. This property might not be ideal for toddlers because of the stairs, but small families who can do with two bedrooms will be very comfortable. There is really no room to accomodate extra people in the common area, and having more than four people in the house might get cramped. The caretaker stated that the owner prefers a 4 person limit, and given the layout, that's very reasonable. I went with a girlfriend, we used both bedrooms and we had more than adequate space.
The washer/dryer was very appreciated, and allows for packing light.
There are very good restaurants with a 5 - 10 mile radius. Fish Tales and Keys Fisheries were casual favorites. Don't miss the Turtle Hospital - it's fascinating, and your admission goes to a great cause. The Dolphin Research Center is about 1 minute away, and kids (little and big) will love it. The property has a dock, and there is a boat rental agency next to the Dolphin Research Center, so it's perfect for fishermen and divers/snorkelers.
I would come back to this property on a regular basis with absolutely no changes, and can't even think of a suggestion for the owner - it's pretty close to perfect!

White Sands is absolutely amazing. These pictures do not do it justice. Everything is wonderful - from the pool to the landscaping. Your time at White Sands is so peaceful, and really allows you to relax and reconnect. Doug and Donna are treasures - they are so friendly and helpful and make your trip truly stressless. We spent days just fishing, kayaking and swimming. It is the perfect break from life! Thank you so much for sharing this dream home with us. We will definitely be back. The nicest home we have ever rented and the most relaxing week we've had in years!!

White Sands is what you want home to be. The house is well taken care of, and is furnished with everything to make you feel the same. Doug and Donna offered to take care of anything we might need, but absolutely everything needed was already provided. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Jason & Heather McAuley