Things to do in Summerland Key

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Things to Do in Summerland Key

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  • KCVBoston
    Massachusetts181 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    You couldn’t ask for a better experience!! Nicole and Scott are the best of the best!! Not only do they care about you, they care about their equipment! Everything was right on time and in perfect working condition! You can tell they love what they do and they do it well. If you are looking for amazing customer service, this is the place!! Nicole and Scott are amazing!!
    Written 21 February 2024
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  • KCVBoston
    Massachusetts181 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This was our second trip to Boondocks and this time we stayed for lunch and it did not disappoint. I’m not a huge mini golf fan, but this is fun because it’s laid back and you can bring drinks while you play!!
    Written 23 February 2024
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  • L. Paul
    Geneva, Switzerland1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Everything was amazing and very well organized!
    The spot was perfect for our kayak tour.
    Chris was very friendly and gave us a lot of interesting information about the wildlife.
    I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful activity in a beautiful place.
    Written 17 March 2024
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  • hoflynn
    Boston, MA9 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Rented a well maintained 20' mako for the day for family of 6. Great day on the water. No hassle. Went to Looe Key Reef, a few inner reefs and Picnic island. Went to lunch on water. Nice dad and son running the show seemed super competent about boats.
    Written 31 December 2016
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  • Dizness K
    Rancho Palos Verdes, CA25 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Capt. Joe hooked us up with a 25' Cat for a week and we had a really good time fishing, snorkeling, and joy riding. While some may question his boat rental approach and model, Capt. Joe turned out to be one of the nicest, most helpful people we have ever done business with.

    We found him after searching extensively in Key West for any company that would allow us to keep the boat at our rental house there. We called about 20 different rental companies and they all wanted their boats either for day rentals or to be returned to a certified marina every night. Because of that, we expanded our search to Keys farther north and this one was the closest (~16 mi from Key West).

    We spoke with Capt. Joe over the phone and he was surprisingly flexible delivery-wise. He offered to drive the boat to us or even drive the boat to our house in person (~2 hrs of his time). He was also flexible with regards to extras; free fishing gear, bait, and snorkel gear. Given his extensive experience in the Keys, Capt. Joe noted that there were a bunch of shallow hazards in our house's area. He had concerns about keeping the boat at our house, but said he would feel comfortable after spending time with us going over the nautical maps and approaches. The pricing for his boats were very reasonable to boot so we booked it. My crew half-joked about getting scammed out of our deposit because it all seemed too good to be true.

    On our drive down, we go to give Capt. Joe a call and the number had been disconnected. Ohhh man, did we just get scammed?! Thankfully his number had only changed. Whew!

    When we got there, the setup was something out of a novel. The weathered wooden dock was harboring too many boats than there was room for; all tied up together. The shop itself was just as old but had weird trinkets, bauble, and dresses for sale. The outside was peppered with plastic chairs, coolers, fishing gear, and busted propellers. The mailman drives by and throws something that lands at the door. A dog runs out and gobbles it up. Are we in the right place?? And then there he was, squinting Capt. Joe in fully-covered garb and his thick red hair filling his hat.

    After some back and forth, we find out he had just installed 2 pristine propellers (non-aluminum). He made it clear that if we were to damage those it would be very costly but said he trusted us once discovering he was among doctors and engineers. He was nice, almost too nice. The crew was divided; Capt Joe was either super nice or a super con.

    Finally, we're off. Getting in and out of his skinny channel was a little tricky since there is only enough room for a single boat and one wrong move and you're in inches of water. God forbid if we wreck the props within 5 minutes of casting off. But after that, you're up and out in the ocean really easily. When we got to our house, Capt. Joe's wife was waiting to give us a ride back to the shop to fetch the car. WOW, Capt. Joe really is the nicest guy!

    Capt. Joe gave us some snorkel gear, fishing gear, and bait. The gear itself is not in the best shape, but it was free and did the job. He had great suggestions about Looe Key for snorkeling and fishing. We would come to find that Capt. Joe was right about everything he had ever said.

    The boat was in good running shape; engines had a lot of power, hull was sturdy, controls responsive, amazing GPS, and the sound system was a nice touch. However the boat was in mediocre on-deck shape; the railings were a little mobile, the ladder steps were held together by zip ties, and the glove compartment door was a piece of wood that would fly off if you didn't put it on properly. Every time it would, we would yell "Goddam Joe's boat!" All his other boats seemed to be in similar condition. But with that said, we really came to like the boat. It was reliable and perfect for what we wanted to do, especially for the price. The other customers we met seemed satisfied as well. Capt. Joe really came through.

    We found ourselves talking about Capt. Joe an awful lot during the trip because he is such an interesting character. We had fun and wouldn't mind renting from him again.
    Written 4 June 2016
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  • Bret D
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. It is an ideal location to paddle board because there’s lots to see.
    Written 4 February 2018
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  • Salt_Life1970
    Cudjoe Key, FL3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This place has a lot to offer. Fresh bait and tackle, convenience store at location, and blue waters nearby.

    An awesome selection of rental boats for the day or the month!
    Clean, dependable sea worthy boats and a super friendly staff.

    5 Stars
    Written 4 October 2014
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  • skm2288
    Big Pine Key, Florida, United States37 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Gorgeous glass jewelry: necklaces, earrings, bracelets and now, glass wall art! The hogfish "swimming" on the wall is amazing.
    Written 8 September 2015
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  • jmadison
    miami32 contributions
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    Made mistake One - bought frozen lobster tails instead of fresh since that was all they had. Clerk insisted they were from current season and not leftovers from last year.

    Mistake Two - bought frozen tails that were stored in outdoor freezer. When power goes out, these units are in the hot sun and first to loose temperature.

    Result - took tails back to campground and thawed them for dinner. Half of them had freezer burn and when cooked tasted like rubber.
    Written 15 November 2016
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  • JC B
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Capt. Nate was awesome. He took my dad and I out for a little offshore one day, and the next was inshore backcountry fishing. He is so knowledgeable about this area and the variety of species there. Really enjoyed our time with him and hoping to book another trip in the future!
    Written 31 March 2022
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  • Brian D
    5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Went on a mission in Key West to catch a Tarpon on a fly rod. With Bo's help I succeded. Bo Sellers was a great guide and a very cool person to spend a few days with. He knows the waters and the fish very well. He is laid back, non judgmental and a patient teacher. I will return to fish with Bo again. I highly recommend him as a guide.
    Written 11 May 2019
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  • Debra S
    5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I have used Scuba Steve's for certifying my equipment and inspecting my tanks. They are very knowledgeable and I look forward to diving with them
    Written 25 June 2023
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  • Ann-Marie B
    Charleston, SC2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    One of the best captains in the keys! Kevin Grubb takes time for everyone and exceeds by expections everytime. I have caught over 50 tarpon with Kevin over the last six years and would recommend him to anyone. Corporate, kids, or family.
    Written 28 April 2023
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  • VRD67
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Highly recommend renting from SandbarJetboats. We rented MaryJ last week and had an awesome day at sandbar. Thomas and Maryanne are the greatest and available for any questions before or during your outing! You wont regret it!!!
    Written 24 October 2023
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