As Kenny Chesney sings, "everybody has to break free from reality" and Island Bay Resort is the place to do it. My bestfriend and I escaped our reality here (me from frozen NJ and she from a cold Alabama) for 4 great days recently. From the second you turn into the property you are in a small piece of paradise. Mike and Carol are so accommodating and you can see the love they have for their property. Everything was perfect - from our accommodations down to the perfect beach chaise lounge chairs and sunsets. We will be back. Hopefully very soon!

My husband and I loved this cozy resort. Mike and Carol have lavished much love and care on the property. The grounds are beautiful with great details such as upscale lounge chairs and umbrellas, Tiki hut with upholstered furniture, solar-powered Tiki torches, cut-out details on the pergolas; the cottages were amazingly clean, with comfy bed, and chairs and table on your own front porch. The resort feels like a secluded garden but is intimate enough to make new friends with the other guests if you're feeling sociable. We'll be back!

We love this small resort! Mike and Carol (the owners) have a love affair with their property and it shows. From the welcoming drive through the property to the carefully decorated and maintained rooms to the places for people to gather, the Island Bay Resort is top notch. This very comfortable, welcoming motel is a must if you are visiting the Keys.

We booked the first half of our Keys vacation here (second half in Key West) and we don't want to leave! The rooms/cottages are very cute and comfortable. The resort grounds are beautiful and well maintained. You can tell the owners take a great deal of pride in their property. We spent most of our days on the beach at the resort, which is swimable; and most of our evenings on the deck of our cottage, enjoying the breeze and some drinks. If you prefer to cook your own meals, there is a grocery store 1.5 miles away. We had a great sandwich from Chad's Deli, which is only a block away. When we come back to the Keys in the future, this will be the only place we look to stay!