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.

What a fantastic location at the water's edge, complete with hammocks under the trees and a private pier and raised pool area for relaxing in deck chairs. The location is given as Islamorada, but that's just a general section of the Keys. Look at a map to find Long Key at the very sounthern end of Islamorada. Shallow water with rocky shoreline where some were swimming, but don't expect a wading beach with waves. Small and quiet, at least in early December. Obvious water damage to the bottoms of the doors, but the place smelled of fresh paint and not mold. Large clean room with tiny bathroom and shower. Walk to Little Italy for a slightly above average dinner.

If you are looking for a luxury resort, this is not for you...however, if you want something affordable and pleasant, this is likely to suit! Our room was simple (standard) but had everything we needed...no noisy A/C, just a ceiling fan which did the job for the time of year. Granted, the bathroom was small, but functional and clean. The best bits were the hammocks and the little jetty...a perfect spot to watch the sunset...the resident cat added a little character to the place too! Desk staff were reasonably helpful but not overly friendly. The only restaurant was Little Italy...pretty average dinners but a good breakfast menu...you need to be prepared to drive about 10 miles to find something else. There is a convenience store across the road, but I wouldn't depend on it for your every need. Over-all, our experience was OK.