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.

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.