First of all you have to realize that the term "Resort" is used very loosely in the Keys. That being said I have to give credit for the Web Page Designer who made this very expensive roadside motel look like a beach front resort. The only beach was the ground up coral sprinkled around the parking lot which led to a quaint gathering of seaweed which smells quite lovely after an 82 degree day in the sun. The pool and hot tub were perfect for small children or anyone successful at the Atkins diet. The staff was almost as non existant as the quality of food at the next door restaurant. The room was clean with the exception of the humming bird sized hornet that we found on the ceiling fan. Luckily next to the coffe pot with no filters and blender base with no blender, we were able to find a broom to beat it out on to the deck so the pigeons could feast. For anyone who thinks that this place is nice must have eaten spiked key lime pie before arrival. I would never stay here again...

Lime Tree Bay Resort is a motel on US1 about half-way between Islamorada and Marathon. It is right on the water - making it an attractive spot. It has a pebbly beach with a few chairs, nice view of the sunset, and attractive landscaping. Rooms are self-catering. Our room was rather oddly arranged with King bed and a day bed and two small chairs with round table. There was only one end table, and the light for reading was poor. Bathroom was very tiny. Fridge was noisy. There was a tiny seating area outside. It was pleasant but the motel needs to be more attentive in its maintenance. Price seemed high for what we got. People in the office were helpful with recommendations. Management, though, is not tuned into recycling or conservation, aspects that should be mandatory.

We wanted something central for the Keys, and there are a lot of things to visit within a 10 mn drive (theater of the sea, boat tours...).
It is quite isolated on a single stretch island - Long Key - still in the back/near Italian restaurant & small grocery store.

We had the Treehouse suite, which is very nicely decorated, comfortable and quite big. You have your own deck and great view.
You some time have the smell from the Italian restaurant, and you can ear the nearby road...

There is also a small pool (fine for kids) and a spa.

If you want to have a great boat tour, ask for Cpt Chris and his electric boat, it is very nice and good for you environmental friendly tour....

SMALL ROOMS, loud A/C, SMALL BATHROOMS, DIRTY FLOORS, SMALL TV, only one restaurant which is good (little Italy). Nice during the day, nice pool and hot tub, quiet place, no crowds like in Key West. The hair dryers are at the front desk because they walk off they said. The beds are not very comfortable. We paid $256 for two nights, but booked 8 months in advance. This hotel is more of a budget hotel with nice scenery. They have an excellent location on the water, no beach though. We probably won't stay there again, but try somewhere else instead. There is nothing to do here in Layton, you have to go north to Islamorada or south to Marathon. Marathon is more like a little town with normal stuff.