In our opinion, it is the best possible location on Keys, it is also very private. It is close to only decent beaches that we found: Curry Hammock State Park, Sombrero beach, Bahia Honda. Another place you can get in the water and see fish is Horseshoe “beach”. (John Pennekamp was disgusting, water was full of harmful bacteria, sand saturated with sand fleas, in 20 min we got so bitten, we run away. Key West was depressing: it looks like it was built in 1970es and never repaired or repainted: crowded, shabby, dirty. Both were an hour away and not worth the drive).
Keys water is clean but murky and weedy, so the best part of the vacation was experiencing the unique Nature of the Keys: this property situated right next to the Dolphin Research Center, close by Aquarium Encounters, short drive from the Theater of the Sea (went there twice): amazing places with very talented people. For nature lovers: Crane Point Hammock on Marathon as bell as Fred C Manillo trail and Blue hole on the Big Pine Key will be very rewarding. The property is 7 miles from Publix supermarket.
The property is clean and spacious, sunset views to remember, pelicans come to visit every day. I am crippled from childhood, so was afraid of the entrance staircase, but it has sturdy stone railings, the steps are not too high, so it is as good/easy as stairs can get. The walk-in shower is very convenient and the restroom is well designed. Furniture is comfortable, towels plentiful. The TV looks new and good (we never turned it on), Internet is fast.
The closest restaurant (SS Wreck grill) is overpriced and not worth it. We enjoyed Island Fish Company (not cheap either, but fish is fresh, atmosphere fun and friendly, portions large). The restaurant that we loved: La Niña (local Cuban spot) - they do not speak much English, but they are weary welcoming and warm people, they actually have some cooking talent, huge portions, you must try their Papaya desert.