*LAST MINUTE AVAILABILITY*

Offering breathtaking ocean views, this 2 bedroom/ 2 bath Islamorada condo is now available for March and April 2019.

PALMS #214

Call 305-664-8808 now to book the perfect getaway or CLICK HERE!

Minimum Rental: 28 Days    "The Palms #214" is a gorgeous 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo.  This is a gated complex located directly on the Atlantic Ocean.  This unit has unobstructed views of the ocean from the master suite and the balcony.  Wake up every morning, open the curtains and view a panorama of the Atlantic Ocean directly in front of you!  The kitchen has been updated and comes completely equipped with pots and pans, cooking utensils, dishes, flatware, glassware and everything you need to prepare a simple or gourmet meal.  Both baths have been updated and all linens are included.  

The condo complex offers a wide range of activities - swim or snorkel directly from the property, swim in the  heated pool or soak in the hot tub at the water’s  edge.   Bring your kayak and put it in the water using the little boat ramp.  Motorized boats are not permitted.   If you want to limit your sun exposure relax or take a nap you can do so under the Tiki in one of the lounge chairs.  There are separate men’s and women’s exercise rooms with showers and a sauna.  This is a wonderful condo and so conveniently located you’ll be very happy with your decision to spend your time in The Florida Keys here.  This property is professionally managed by Keys Holiday Rentals. 

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FOR SALE

17 Mutiny Place

Key Largo, FL 33037

$1,595,000PRICE

3BEDS

2BATHS

1,870SQFT

OPEN WATER. Located directly on Sunset Cove on Buttonwood Sound in Key Largo there are magnificent water views from all the main living areas - living room, dining area, and kitchen. There are quality features throughout this home plus an over sized screened balcony overlooking the dock, bay and heated and chilled swimming pool. The living area is spacious and uncluttered. The kitchen offers glass top cooking with downdraft exhaust, new dishwasher, new wall oven and microwave. There is a large side by side refrigerator. You'll love preparing meals in this kitchen with an abundance of counter preparation area and dining at the round table overlooking the water. The outdoor pool area provides both open and covered seating. Make this your primary residence or your getaway in Keys.

PROPERTY DETAILS

Price:
$1,595,000

ID #:
581931

Bedrooms:
3.0

Baths F/H:
2/0

Sq. Ft.:
1870

Lot Size:
0.23 acres

Stories:
2.0

Built:
2001

Property Features

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Bedrooms

• Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms

• Total Bathrooms: 2.
• Full Bathrooms: 2
• 1/2 Bathrooms: 0

Exterior and Lot Features

• Fencing
• Gutters
• View: Bay/Gulf View, Open Water View
• Lot Size Square Feet: 10000
• Large Screened Balcony Directly off Living Area
• Large Covered Patio Ground Level 

Appliances

• Dishwasher
• Disposal
• Dryer
• Freezer
• Microwave

• Oven
• Range
• Refrigerator
• Stainless Steel Appl
• Washer

Interior Features

• Built-in Cabinets
• Drapes/Blinds Incl
• Foyer
• Smoke Alarms
• Split Bedroom

• Storage
• Walk-in Closet
• Whirlpool Bath Tub
• Window Treatments
• Furnished Description: Furniture Negotiable

Pool and Spa

•  Pool Info: Concrete, Decked, In Ground, Heated & Chilled

Waterfront and Water Access

• Bay Front

• Open Water

Land Info

• Lot Size Acres: 0.23

Garage and Parking

• Garage Description: Attached  single car, Auto Door Opener,  Guest Parking, Off Street Parking, Open Parking, RV Parking Open, Trailer Storage

Rental Info

•  Min Rental Days: 28.

Homeowners Association

• Pet Description: Pets Allowed

• Pets Allowed: Y

Other Property Info

• County: Monroe
• Area: 27 - Key Largo MM 97-107
• MLS Neighborhood: Buccaneer Point (98.0)
• Parcel Number: 00496131-005400

• Subdivision: Buccaneer Point (98.0)
• Zoning: SF - Single Family
• Source System Name: C2C

Building and Construction

• Square Feet Living: 1870
• Year Built: 2001
• Construction Materials: CBS
• Flooring: Tile Floor, Wood Floor

• Living Area Source: Property Data Card
• Levels or Stories: 2
• Structure Type: A

Utilities

• Buyer to Verify
• Cable Available

• FKAA
• Municipal Sewer

Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving!

May this Thanksgiving be full of joy and peace for you and all those you love. Sincerely, Andi, Dick, Dianne, Chantree & Ashley Keys Holiday Rentals 83247 Old Highway P.O. BOX 257, Islamorada, FL 33036 Office: 305-664-8808   eFax: 1-305-938-0773 www.KeysHolidayRentals.com

Attraction Recommendation

Florida Keys Wild Bird Center is worth a quick stop

Add this to your list of things to do in the Florida Keys — especially for kids.

Next time you head south on the Overseas Highway for an outing in the Keys, take a few minutes to stop at MM 93.6 in Tavernier.

Wander along a boardwalk through a mangrove forest and visit the Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center, a volunteer-run facility with an informal, backyard sort of feel.

The center is free, though after seeing the work being done, we wanted to stuff some dollars into the donation box on the way out. It’s open from sunrise to sunset 365 days a year, and you’re free to wander without anyone hassling or bothering you.

It’s a great place to bring kids; a stop will only take 15 or 20 minutes, unless you decide to linger.

The shady mangrove forest is sectioned off via wire caging to create enclosures for injured birds. You’ll see lots of awkward Eastern Brown Pelicans hopping around with just a stub where one wing should be. There are Great Egrets and cormorants and several varieties of owls and hawks.

Along the boardwalk are cages holding some of the grand birds that are too injured to be released– Leopold the Barred Owl, Samson and Delilah the Great Horned Owls, Casper the Barn Owl.

But the place is full of birds outside the cages, too, with pelicans, herons and egrets hanging around hoping to snatch a little food. A volunteer busy feeding the birds told us: “We have no problem with birds breaking out, our problem is preventing birds from breaking in.”

                              

Every rail and surface is covered with small handcrafted signs marking dedications, memorials and contributions.

The paths leads down to the waterfront, where you can gaze on to a lovely view of Florida Bay and its active bird life.

Along the shore, a blind next to a wetland had a sign about how to report information on roseate spoonbills wearing tracking bands. And, as if he’d read the sign, a roseate spoonbill preened himself in the pond right there.

The center was started by a Laura Quinn, “the bird lady,” a mathemetician who moved to the Keys with her husband because they were sailors. She began rescuing and rehabilitating birds with the help of a local vet and soon her home-grown rehab facility needed more room.  She found a 5.5-acre waterfront property on which only three-quarters of an acre could be developed, and this became both her home and the bird center. She died in 2010.

Today, that property is one of the last saltwater tidal ponds in the keys and is a great place to see native trees and animals.

The non-profit that operates the sanctuary now has a modern hospital, which is not open to the public.

Florida Keys Wild Bird Center, 93600 Overseas Hwy MM 93.6, Tavernier, FL 33070.  (305) 852-4486 .

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A spectacular review on the fabulous BEACH HOUSE,

MY PARADISE

For us, the perfect vacation.......... 

We fell in love with Sunset Drive the first time we stayed. My Paradise was our first choice but was already rented during the time we wanted, so we stayed elsewhere. The next time, it was available and it was perfect. Large open areas that simply melted into each other, a fabulous covered deck to read in the shade or catch some rays. A beautiful beach complete with sand bar makes walking at low tide a nature adventure. A man made jetty is a naturalist's dream - all kinds of sea creatures - parrot fish, nurse sharks (very gentle), lobsters and all varieties of fish and the curious little sting rays who swam up to us to see just what we were and then hurried off to catch a crab. We witnessed two turtle nests hatch this year and it was awesome, especially for our 9 year old grandson. The amenities of the house are well documented in other posts. It was lovely! Having lived in the keys years ago, it was perfect. We'll be back.

Kent S. 8-14-2018

WHY RENT WITH KEYS HOLIDAY RENTALS?

We represent properties in the captivating Islands of the Upper Keys - Key Largo, Plantation, Tavernier, Islamorada. They are located a little over an hours' drive south, southwest of Miami, Florida. The Keys are known for their casual lifestyle, crystal clear waters, spectacular snorkeling and diving, and as the fishing capital of the world.\

Customer Satisfaction. Andi has built a reputation for client satisfaction, and she is devoted to making your rental experience a pleasant one. Finding the right property is only the beginning. She will assist during your visit in anyway she can to make sure you feel welcome and enjoy your stay. We want you to come back again and again!

Renting a Condo? Condos are ideal for one person or small families who want a community type of living where they can meet people in the common areas of the complex. Condo communities offer amenities not found in a single family home, i.e. swimming pool, hot tub, tennis court, barbecue area, tiki picnic area, beach and so on.

Renting a Single Family Home? Single family homes are ideal for family vacations. They usually offer more privacy and flexibility than a condo. Most have private dockage on canals leading to the ocean or bay and a few have swimming pools. Some residential communities offer a private beach and/or provide boat launching facilities.

Relocating to the Upper Keys? If you are relocating to the Upper Keys area we have several rental properties that are available on a long term basis. We can assist you in collecting the information you need, and make your transition as smooth as possible. If we do not have a property that fits your description and needs, we will try to find one with another agent. Please contact our office for long term renting assistance and area information.

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5 Fall Dinners Where Apples Are the Star

by Sam Worley

Pie's fine, but fall's favorite fruit can do so much more. See it stretch its wings in these five savory weeknight meals.

MONDAY: BACK TO BASICS

Get creative later! Tonight's the night to cook up a classic German combination—sausage, sauerkraut, apples. (Come to think of it, though, this recipe does go a little off-script: it gets an extra nutritional boost from seared bok choy.)

TUESDAY: WHAT GROWS TOGETHER GOES TOGETHER

Apples—in this recipe Pink Ladies or Honeycrisps—share the same season as hearty greens like kale and Brussels sprouts. And all of that comes together in this massaged salad, which gets a salty kick from the addition of Mimolette cheese. I'd top it with a fried egg and call it dinner.

WEDNESDAY: YOU DESERVE A BRAISE

The best part of the chicken (that'd be the thighs) are braised gently with butter, brown sugar, apples, and shallots in this warming weekday dinner, which comes together in less than an hour.

THURSDAY: WILL YOU ROSEMARY ME?

Apples meet potatoes, fennel, and rosemary in the oven while you whip up these pork chops on the stove. If nothing else, your house will smell tremendous.

FRIDAY: FAST, FANCY SHELLFISH

What takes only a few ingredients, comes together in a flash, and is endlessly elegant on the plate? This little seared-scallops number, the sort of thing you can make for date night—or just to celebrate making it to the end of the week.

NEW LISTING

SUNRISE ON SUNSET

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PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:    MINIMUM STAY:  28 DAYS   “Sunrise on Sunset” is the ULTIMATE BEACH FRONT HOME.   There are BREATH TAKING OCEAN VIEWS from almost every room in this house!   Play in the sand, walk into the ocean or sit under the covered ground level area.   This spacious 3BR/3BA single family home offers many ways to enjoy the views.   Several sets of sliding glass doors across the front of the home provide 180 degree view of the ocean - from the living and dining areas and the master suite.   The full walk around balcony with many seating areas creates a variety of places to take advantage of the rising or setting sun and the different wind patterns.   New owners have completely refurnished this home:  formal dining table and chairs; “L” shaped sofa with full size sleeper sofa; plus a separate area with full size sleeper sofa.  The master suite is spectacular with a vaulted ceiling and ocean views from two sides and sliding glass doors leading to the balcony.  There’s a king bed and queen sleeper sofa, ensuite bath with a jetted tub, separate stall shower and a walk-in closet.  One guest room offers a king bed with views of the canal and sliding doors to the balcony.  The other guest bedroom offers two full sized beds and sliding doors to the balcony.   A NEW kitchen is currently under construction (Fall 2018) and will be ready by early November.   When everyone congregates in the kitchen, as everyone tends to do, there will still be space to move around in this modern roomy kitchen.  

This home lives on the 2^nd floor and offers a ground level entry with a wide elegant stair case and an elevator.   There is a large outdoor covered area on the ground level with lots of new outdoor seating and a hammock.   Gather on the beach to catch the rays or take advantage of the shaded area.  This home is built for relaxation and entertaining.   There are large flat screen TV’s in the living area and all the bedrooms.   Bring your boat and tie it up at the dock across the street.  There is water and electricity at the dock.  Wi-Fi is included.   Call now to make your reservation.     

This property is professionally managed by Keys Holiday Rentals.

Rate Details:  $12,000/month (Dec thru Aug); $9,000/month (Sept thru Nov).   Monthly Rates are calculated from the 1^st day of the month to the last day of the month.  If your plans are for less than a month we may be able to help.   Please call the office.   Additional Charges:  $400 departure cleaning fee; $200 processing fee;  and 12.5% state and local taxes.  Refundable Security Deposit:  $1,000 with Accidental Damage Insurance, $3,000 without.  Utility Caps/Mo:   $150 water and $300 electricity.   Pet Fees:  Pets are accepted at this property on a case by case basis.  There is no pet fee, however there is an additional $200 pet security deposit.   

Optional Insurances:

Accidental Damage:  $45  covers up to $3,000 of accidental damage during your stay. 

Travel Insurance: This is an optional service we offer through a national travel insurance provider. Plans include valuable medical coverage, trip interruption, emergency travel services and more. Please click on the Travel Insurance tab on our website for more information.

All reservations made on this website are tentative and subject to confirmation by the management company.

Rates and fees are subject to change without notice prior to confirmation of reservation.

PROPERTY FEATURES

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• 3 Bedrooms/3 Baths
• Dramatic Open Floor Plan with Vaulted Ceilings
• Sleeps Maximum 12-14
• Bedding: King, King, Full, Full, Sleeper Sofas: 2 Full; 1 Queen
• Pet Friendly
• Ocean Views
• Direct Ocean Front
• All New Furnishings (2018) 
• Inviting Tropical Decor
• Complete Kitchen Remodel (FALL 2018) 
• Refrigerator with Ice Maker
• Dishwasher
• Microwave
• Range/Oven
• Blender
• Coffee Maker
• Toaster
• Toaster Oven
• Pots and Pans 
• Dishes and Flatware   Wireless Internet
• Central A/C (2 Units New 2017)
• Ceiling Fans
• Linens 
• Towels
• Washer/Dryer
• Open Balcony
• Covered Ground Level Patio
• Hammock
• Outdoor Furniture
• Lounge Chairs
• Sandy Beach
• Kayaks; Paddle Boards  
• Concrete Dock
• Wood Dock
• Dock with Electric
• Dock with Water
• Gas BBQ

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS

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• Located at Mile Marker 74.3 on the Ocean   
• Convenient to Marathon and Islamorada  
• Convenient commute to Miami or Lower Keys  
• John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park   MM 102.5 
• Dolphin Cover MM 101.9
• Wild Bird Center MM 93.6
• Harry Harris Park MM 92.5  
• Rain Barrel Artists Village MM 86
• Founder's Park MM 87 with community pool, white sand beach, picnic areas, skateboard park, basketball court, driving range, and amphitheater
• Theater of the Sea (Dolphin, Sea Lion Shows - Swim with the Dolphin Programs) MM 84.5
• Postcard Inn (formerly Holiday Isle Beach Resort & Tiki Bar) MM 84 
• History of Diving Museum MM 82.9
• Cheeca Lodge MM 81.8
• World Wide Sportsman, Shopping, Morada Bay and Pierre’s Restaurants MM 81
• Robbie's Marina-Feed the Tarpon MM 77.5
• Islamorada Tennis Club   MM 76.8 
• Anne’s Beach MM 73 (Oceanside)
• Long Key State Recreation Area MM 67.5 
• Dolphin Research Center MM 58 
• Key Colony Beach Golf & Tennis MM 53.5 
• Snorkeling and Scuba Diving
• Windsurfing, Waterskiing, Wakeboarding
• Kayaking, Canoeing
• Sailing, Parasailing
• Park tours
• Kite boarding and paddle boarding
• Bird watching
• Charter Boats for Deep Sea or Backcountry Fishing
• Bike Trails
• Movie Theaters
• Shopping
• Gourmet or Casual Dining
• Fabulous Waterfront Restaurants
• Fishing – Deep Sea or Back Country
• Fishing Party Boats 
• Private Captains and Boats for Charter
• Boat Rentals
• Fitness Centers

DON'T MISS THE BAYSIDE BLOCK PARTY IN KEY LARGO

1st Friday of every month!!!

CALLING ALL FLORIDA KEYS VENDORS

KEYS ARTISTS * CRAFTERS

Local Galleries * Street Bites * Gifts * Unique Keysy Items

Interested? Contact events@fkrm.com

On the bike path at Mile Marker 104

First Friday is Key Largo’s new monthly street party with local artists, craft vendors, food and more along U.S. 1 on the Overseas Highway at Mile Marker 104.

Free Admission

Park at any of the bayside businesses at MM 104, and walk the bayside bike path.

First Friday of the Month: 6-10 p.m. (rain or shine)

5 Chores You Should Never Skip (Even If You're Busy)

Pressed for time? Running late? Didn't finish your Sunday morning "to clean" list but need to head out the door to brunch right now? Whenever you're pressed for time — or have an extra heavy schedule a certain week — don't let all your chores and cleaning duties slip into disarray. Keep your house functioning by being choosy with which chores you skip and which ones you tackle.

Never skip these chores:

1. Making the bed

Nothing makes me feel more like the in-control grown-up I hope I am than by coming back home and opening my bedroom door to a perfectly made bed. The potential benefits of this one are too great to let it slide.

2. Doing the dishes

Dirty dishes are a horrible, exponentially growing thing. When you skip doing them and instead grabbing a clean dish to do your bidding, you've basically doubled the amount of work you've got to do when you clean them next time. Try and get in the habit of cleaning dishes as you use them so there's never a mountain that needs climbing cleaning.

3. Picking up dirty laundry

We think it's OK to occasionally skip over the dirty laundry in your hamper when you're pressed for time, but don't skip your routine of filling the hamper. Dirty towels and recently worn outfits strewn about will make a room feel dirtier than it actually is.

4. Quick countertop swipes

Whatever method you use to clean your countertop (from convenient wipes to DIY natural cleaners and microfiber rags), consider always applying a simple swipe after you're done using an area. It'll help keep stains from getting hard and a little shine will go a long way to making a room feel clean.

5. Vacuuming common areas

From hard surfaces to carpet and rugs, a cleaner floor instantly equates to a cleaner room. Some might balk at vacuuming being a "quick" chore, but we think a (very inexact) once-over of your most commonly used areas is something you should try and tackle often. And you can always consider a compact handheld vacuum for even faster swipes over visibly dirty small spots.

What are your skip and never skip chore rules you live by? What's on your list of what to never skip and what's okay to miss on your busy weeks?