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“What a gem!”

Drop Anchor Resort

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5 of 5 stars
Sunshoe
Charlottesville, Virginia
23 Apr 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

The Drop Anchor is a wonderful "mom & pop" that has been renovated, but the rooms still have a little of that 50's charm and funk. Truly one of the best "hotel" beds I have encountered which was extremely inviting after a full day of sunning and reading by the pool or hanging out in one of the several comfy hammocks set up around the property tied to palm trees providing a bit of shade.

Lovely pool, not an infinity, but you'd never know it. Standing in the pool and looking east your view stretches out into the Atlantic for as far as you can see. Wonderful thatched huts dot the property and the grounds were immaculate, all chairs neatly lined up each morning, the sand was raked, etc. I mention this because I 've not seen this kind of attention to detail at some of the other lodging options in this section of the Keys.

I might add that my family of five stayed upstairs in units 6 & 7, we had a great galley kitchen that connected the two rooms, plenty of space to move around and hang out if needed. Unit 7 has a wonderful balcony under the palm trees with a spectacular view of the property and ocean.

The owner is a great guy,only problem...he's a Georgia Bulldog Alum ( bless his heart), HA! Terrific restaurants and watering holes in walking distance, groceries and sundries in short driving distance. Oh, did I mention you can bring your boat? There were plenty of guests on the property, but I rarely noticed that anyone else was around and we almost always had the pool to ourselves - so very cool and just the kind of vacation I needed!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The view from our spacious balcony & the intimate, yet casual feel of the property
    • Disliked — College couple talking loudly (for several hours) on cell phones at the pool my last day!
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Sunshoe's Summary
Date of Stay: April 2008
Travelled with: Family with young children
Age group: 35-49
Member since: 23 April 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older Travellers, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Outdoor / Adventure

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“average at best”

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2 of 5 stars
123xyz1
tampa
9 Apr 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

positives - location, pool, launching ramp, close to everything

negitives - at low tide only tiny boats less than 15 ' can navigate

launching ramp can not be used off high tide

all furniture was gross - sofa's 15 yrs old lumpy, bathroom 1970 really gross, (beds were new and nice) chairs for kitchen table didn't match and were so low a child couldn't see the food

room 16 was right next to road and dumpster

maid service only comes every OTHER day - what a joke

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123xyz1's Summary
Date of Stay: April 2008
Member since: 09 April 2008

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“Not for families!”

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1 of 5 stars
jamaicamonBuffalo
Buffalo
12 Mar 2008
0/2 found this review helpful

This hotel is NOT worth the money. It is old and run-down despite cosmetic changes by the new owners. Speaking of the owner, he is extremely unprofessional and has NO people skills. Be forewarned that you have to pay for the entire stay upfront and there are NO refunds. There are no bathtubs and the room we had was multi-leveled - not very safe for small children. We recommend the Islander for only a few dollars more a night. Don't waste your money!!!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The view from the dock.
    • Disliked — The owner's attitude.
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jamaicamonBuffalo's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Travelled with: Family with young children
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 25-34
Member since: 12 March 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
No way!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, Older Travellers
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Great pool scene, pet owners, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun

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“very nice”

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4 of 5 stars
travelingcouple03
barrie
25 Jan 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

In January 2008 we stayed for two nights at the Drop Anchor while travelling thru the Keys.
The couple who own and run the place are really do an great job and fixing it up. Tasteful furniture, good matress, very clean beach area, clean pool. While we were there they were replacing the older air con units with newer ones.

The little kitchen is nice, we could make our own breakfast and lunch and sit looking at the water. It is very quiet, and a great escape for adults.

We found our room to be very clean, and all the appliance etc in good working order and clean.

We took a walk in the area, and compared to accomodation in the area this was very nice.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The cleanliness and view
    • Disliked — some road noise from the highway
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travelingcouple03's Summary
Date of Stay: January 2008
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Personal event (wedding, ...)
Age group: 35-49
Member since: 25 January 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, Girlfriend getaway, Great pool scene, pet owners, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun

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“Really liked the Drop Anchor”

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4 of 5 stars
Hallmarkex
texas
22 Jan 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

Stayed at the Drop Anchor for a last minute getaway...surprised it was so empty considering the time of year..but was glad they had a room for me! Was a little leary at first with the outside..but it is painted very cute and retro...stayed in a double oceanside room and it was very nice..very clean and decorated professionally...at first they showed me a single room in a trailer on the side and a darker single room next to it..and I almost left...but when they showed me the oceanside rooms I decided to give it a try...beautiful beach with lots of chairs, etc...
and the pool was nice also...my only complaint was my a/c was a little loud (window unit) but I didn't need it since they had a nice fan and the windows were open...

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The beach view
    • Disliked — a/c loud
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Hallmarkex's Summary
Date of Stay: January 2008
Travelled with: Solo traveler
Visit was for: Personal event (wedding, ...)
Age group: 50-64
Member since: 08 March 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older Travellers, Great pool scene, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, Girlfriend getaway, Great pool scene, pet owners, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun

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