From the moment you walk in to the moment you leave, we were just constantly captivated by the view. Its like being on your own private island the entire time. There are palm tree covered lots on either side of the huge property that has a sandy beach and an endless water view. Almost no traffic at all, and rarely even other people. It truly is an escape. Big Pine offers plenty of restaurants, and is situated perfectly between Marathon and Key West and travel time to either is less than 30 minutes. The wife said it was like living on an island resort. The house itself was very spacious and accommodating, with water views from literally every room in the house. Plenty of parking. The pool right on the beach was amazing, and the wildlife come right op to you with no fear. I even got to pet a Key deer! I was hesitant to write this review as I want to keep this Gem all to myself, but John and Samantha were so accommodating that I would feel guilty if I didn't. I cant wait to go back!

The property is even more beautiful than the pictures show. Everything from the check-in process (John is great) to our first night's stay, the private beach, private pool, impeccable decorating, and location was five star. This house is fresh and clean with new furniture, adorable accents and the most comfortable beds. As we looked out the windows (every window has a great view) at the most gorgeous ocean with our own beautiful white sand beach, we felt like we were truly in paradise. The convenience of this Key is great! We loved going out to the best restaurants then coming home to our private resort for a quiet sleep. We will be back!

So pleasantly surprised. We've been staying in Big Pine and other Keys for several years. When we saw the private beach we couldn't believe it as it is very rare. Well we are so happy we did. Everything about this property including the massive private beach, huge private pool, spacious rooms, and beautiful furniture was more than expected. The house is like new, and all the furnishings ARE BRAND NEW! Beautifully decorated. We thought the views on the site were pictures on the walls, but they were the actual amazing views. We've never been this surprised beyond expectations. There are many nice restaurants, and so much to do in Big Pine and neighboring Keys, and a short ride into Key West. Oh, and John the owner was a delight to deal with and responded to all our questions in no time.. We've booked our next stay and can't say enough about this home, and for this price!?!

Ocean Palms is a beautiful and peaceful home. This is fantastic place for a large group to stay. There were 10 of us and we had more than enough room. The house is absolutely beautiful and the views are magnificent. Every room has a view, which made it a dream vacation. The pool and private beach made you feel like you were at an upscale resort. We have rented other VRBO locations in the keys and this was our all time favorite. The owners are very caring and responsive. They really paid attention to every detail and made this a perfect vacation for us. We will definitely be returning to this property.