Kawama Tower - Year Round Short **Term Vacation Rental**

Enjoy Key Largo - A Year Round Vacation Paradise
*** Short Term Rentals Available***

Kawama Yacht Club is set back from on US1 nestled along the oceanfront AT MM100 affording a truly tropical, relaxed atmosphere-Perfect for your KEYS GETAWAY. Located just 60 mi South of Miami; the First Key of the Florida Keys.

The condo has been fully updated for your comfort & convenience (details below).

INQUIRE for Availability & Actual Rates (based on # of Guests, Dates and Length of Stay). If you read the full listing, most of your questions will be answered. Anything that remains unanswered, please ask.

NON-SMOKING CONDO For the comfort of all guests (and Owner). You may smoke on the balcony, with the door closed.

Condo Regulations Restrict any guests’ pets. Service Dogs of course are permitted (see additional requirements below.) Under NO circumstances may a cat be brought to my condo (I’m horribly allergic).

I've owned and have been renting my condo since 2000. Please inquire for actual rate based on your specific stay. Rates listed on the website cannot calculate for all the factors which make up the rental rates, including # of people, Dates, Length of Stay, Date of Arrival, etc. I am listed on a few sites…some require payment on site, others allow you to pay owner directly.

FYI, if you are concerned about renting directly you can Confirm Ownership of a particular property, look up the property address up on Monroe County Property Taxes. My name is associated with my property. I also have local references from a local business owner and realtor, details on request. It’s an extra step that can provide you with peace of mind if your unsure. Additionally, you can look me up: I’m a Licensed Massage Therapist in Private Practice Specializing in CranioSacral Therapy in Miami.


SPECIAL NOTE: Short Term Rentals Available!
My condo has County: Exemption for Short Term Rentals and FL: Short Term Rental License.
**I require a minimum stay of 2-4 nights depending on time of year, unless otherwise advertised as a Special for a specific stay.

MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS EARLY FOR DESIRED DATES, Especially in Season, for Holidays & Special Events.

**SPECIALS: POSTED HERE WHEN Available**

SEPTEMBER SPECIALS:
7 Nights Through: September 30. Call for Details or Questions
FOR up to 2 People ONLY: $850* ** Condo as 1 bedroom/1 bath & full suite ((KING SIZE BED only; second bedroom (Queen & Daybed and bath are locked off)
OR
up to 4 people ONLY: Full condo 2/bedroom/2 bath full suite $875* **; for up to 6 people higher rate, inquire. 7 guests only available when baby is included. Crib will be provided.

*plus Basic Cleaning Fee $125+ up, Sales Tax-12.5%
and Security Deposit: $400 required on all rentals.
Other dates are Available, Regular Rates Apply, Inquire for your requested stay.
- RATES are NOT Pro-Rated for shorter stays; ...inquire for other stays.

CALENDAR is UPDATED when a Reservation Payment has been received.

Initial Payment required in 2-3 days of confirmation. Payment plan for advance rentals. All payments due prior to arrival. Last minute rentals require immediate payment via OVERNIGHT MAIL OR PAYPAL. Payment fees are your responsibility.

ARRIVAL: 4pm DEPARTURE: 11am
Early Arrival-Late Departure NOT Available on back to back rentals and must be requested in advance. Additional Fee for more than 1 hour extension. Inquire.

KAWAMA TOWER - Comfortably Furnished in Teak

Choose KEY LARGO’s desirable Kawama Tower for your Vacation Paradise. Located Oceanside @

View: Palm Trees, Playground & adjacent Wildlife Sanctuary. Spacious: 2Bedroom, 2Bath; sleeps 6 in Beds.

THE CONDO
Condo is furnished mostly in Teak with your comfort and convenience in mind. This spacious condo is on a single floor in an Elevator Building. Porcelain tile throughout w/all the comforts & amenities of more expensive resorts.

Living Room, Dining Area, Balcony 2 Bedrooms & 2 baths. Sleeps up to 6 in Beds Plus crib for baby (7), Bahama Shutters in bedrooms and living room window – allow for light, privacy and airflow if you choose to open the windows in the cooler months - no rattling verticals on bedroom windows. Condo is furnished mostly in Teak with your comfort and convenience in mind.

Spacious, fully stocked Kitchen w/Bar/Counter: cookware, small appliances, RO-H2O filter; Ninja Blender w/take along cups); Coffee Maker w/permanent fine mesh filter; Toaster Oven; Food Processor; Counter top Grill; Crock Pot; Electric Citrus Juicer & mini chopper, built-in Microwave; Dishwasher. Plenty of dishes, glasses cooking and eating utensils & gadgets, storage containers, as well as outdoor plates and cups, Knives that actually cut, etc.! You will usually find teas, spices canned goods and condiments - use what you like, leave what you don't use. Condo has been renovated: New baths & Kitchen and small wet bar in 2nd bedroom with granite counters.

Master Bedroom - King Memory Foam Bed, full bath suite with Walk In Shower
2nd Bedroom- Queen & 2 Twins Memory Foam Beds (daybed w/trundle) and a Wet Bar with small refrigerator. Choice of Fiber fill or memory foam pillows.
2nd Bath adjacent to bedroom.
* All Beds have 2 sets of Sheets.
* Baths have Safety Bars, dispenser for Shower Gel, Shampoo & Conditioner; Hair Dryers. Daily Shower Spray provided, please use it to help keep the bath & shower clean. Medicine Cabinets contain an array of useful items: toiletries, first-aid items. Bath Towels & Beach Towels provided. Extra towels in the linen closet are available to take out on boat/fishing trips.
* Smart TV in each bedroom to use with your movie services (remember to remove them when you depart). Living Room TV w/internet connection through DVD.
* Patio w/2 teak chairs and small table.
* Available For Baby: Crib w/linens-; High Chair, booster seat, Portable Playpen, Stroller. Crib can only be set up in the Master Bedroom.
* Also Available: Walker, Shower Bench, Folding Bike, 2-Tennis Racquets.
Please request what you need in advance.
Extras: CD's DVD's, books; board games, playing cards, Ironing Board & Iron; . If you've forgotten anything, whatever you find, you're welcome to use; board games, and playing cards. Beach chairs, cooler. If you've forgotten anything, whatever you find, you're welcome to use; books
WiFi included.
* Private Laundry.

Wheelchair accessible-elevator - Large chairs will not fit through bedroom/bathroom doors.

Like having your own vacation home in the Keys, without the expense!

Property Amenities:
2 Pools, Lagoon, Beach, Tennis Courts, Marina with Rental Boat Slips, Playground, Jetty.

* 2 Pools - available for all guests. (The Tower only Oasis Pool is under going repairs)
The Tower is closest to the Beach:, Marina, Lagoon, Tennis Courts, Playground and Jetty.
* Enjoy a long swim in the Lagoon (my favorite swimming hole) with sandy beach at 1 end/deck at the other & several floating platforms. The lagoon is aerated in several spots (you will see bubbles on the surface). IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE ON THE LAGOON: ABSOLUTELY 'NO' Jumping or Diving into the Lagoon from anywhere. Bits of Algae collect along the perimeter with some breaking off into the water...an Ecosystem at work The water quality exceeds requirements. Water from the ocean feeds the lagoon, thus is affected by tides.
The Tower is closest to the Beach:, Marina, Lagoon, Tennis Courts, Playground and Jetty
* A packed sand Beach (a cove formed with the Jetty - seaweed collects along the shore),
* New Playground
* 2 Tennis Courts, Resurfaced
* Jetty (former helicopter landing pad in WWII); You can walk out to the Jetty. It affords a great ocean side sunset view and peaceful place to cast a fishing line (don't expect to catch much along the shore).
* Marina with free Boat Ramp use.
* Boat Slips available for Rent. ***MARINA - Insurance Requirements: $300,000 Liability. Documents Required on entrance at Gate for your boat to enter Property.
* Adjacent Wildlife Sanctuary

RENTALS:
FROM: $900/Wk - $1800/Wk…Rates are based on Time of Year – Season Summer Fall, Holiday, Special Events; Number of people up to 6 –plus baby makes 7. Shorter Stays are NOT pro-rated on daily basis.
Sept 15 – Nov15, ONLY: 1BR/1B Full Suite Max: 2 people - ONLY Available Mid Sep – Mid Nov & Posted Specials (2nd Bedroom & Bath will be locked off).
RATES Quoted Rental Fee + Basic Cleaning ($125 + up) + 12.5% Sales Tax. Security Deposit. Utility Charge for stays of 3 weeks+.

Each rental is quoted for specific number of people indicated - BABY counts as 1. If you add a person after your reservation is made, LET ME KNOW and I will advise added rate. Guests in addition to rental agreement will void your rental agreement and Security Deposit will be forfeited.

Rates Quoted for cash/check payment Directly to Owner. Any fees incurred for payment are your responsibility (i.e., credit card/pay pal, wire transfer & other payments )
.Stays shorter than one week are not prorated, see daily & weekend rates.
. All last minute rentals must be paid in full via overnight mail, if time permits. Last minute rentals must be paid immediately by Pay pal or Zelle. Any fees for payment method is your responsibility.
. Best Rate is Saturday – Saturday Stay, exception stays for more than one week, with arrival or departure on a Saturday. Specials posted when they are available and are for specified dates.

In Season Holidays MINIMUM is full week rate unless shorter time is available last minute. Xmas & New Year weeks are separate weeks, for both holiday periods only minor reduction in rate if less than 2 weeks.
Rates subject to change. If you find a discrepancy at any time, please advise. Of course, I will correct any mistake I have made. Booking within a week of your inquiry will assure your quoted rate.

Once you confirm dates, initial payment must be received within 2 or 3 days – over night for last minute rental (whatever is stated in rental agreement you receive), to Guarantee your Reservation. Please Do Not Confirm, if you are not ready to send payment. You don't want to be disappointed & neither do I or another potential guest. Sorry this has happened previously. I won't lose another rental due to lack of consideration.

I handle all rentals on a 1st confirmed w/payment basis - plan ahead for your desired dates. Receipt of Payment required with 2-3 days of receipt of Rental Agreement – refer to rental agreement you receive. Don't be disappointed advise if you are delayed sending payment.

Every effort is made to ANSWER INQUIRIES PROMPTLY. Unanswered email or phone messages: may not have been received, lost or voice message was unclear. PLEASE TRY ME AGAIN! Be sure to include the number of people with your inquiry.

On receipt of Full Payment, Directions will be emailed to you with my 'Keys Guide' (suggestions for local activities, restaurants etc - personal favorites & other recommendations from previous guests).

For Service Dogs - Documentation Required with Payment. Dogs not permitted on Furniture, or left on the Balcony. Nuisance Barking is not tolerated. If Excessive/Nuisance barking reported to management, you will be required to use a bark collar or leave - NO REFUNDS. You must "SCOOP POOP"!
Due to personal allergies, NO Cats EVER!
SERVICE DOG: Additional Deposit $1000 is required against possible damage or extermination as required - Fleas/Ticks can be a BIG problem in the Keys. * DEPOSIT REFUNDABLE AFTER APPROXIMATELY 2-3 MONTHS, when it can be determined there is no pest problem.

I also have a condo at Landings of Largo which is a minimum 28 night rental. It is currently rented and rented in season for January 12 – March 9, 2019.

I’ve attempted to include all the information you may need to know about my Tower Condo, the property at Kawama and your rental. If you have any questions, please just ask.

Have a Great Vacation in the Fabulous Florida Keys!

Unique Benefits

Beach Only a few condo's have a beach. (Packed Sand).

I don't know of another property that has a Lagoon and Jetty.

If you bring kayak's you can launch access from small area of the beach

We have access to 2 pools, Tennis Courts, Playground and Marina (currently under repair) for launching boat or slip rentals (extra fee).

Why Kids Love It

Young kids will love the new Playground (Opened: April 2018).
For your "water rats" choice of pools, lagoon and beach (currently not open). They can play outdoors in the safety of a gated community, meet other kids.

Area Information

Quiet Ocean Front Condo Community set back about 1 mile from Highway Noise of US1/Overseas Highway.

Privately Owned and Owner Rented since 2000.

Convenient to everything in the upper keys and day trips South - Enjoy a day in Key West.

Attractions Within Walking Distance

Key Largo Fisheries Backyard - for fresh fish market and outdoor restaurant
Bayside Grill.
Pilot House - (great location outdoor bar and full dining room; but NOT my favorite -food.
And others included in My Key's Guide.

However please note it is most convenient to have a car to explore the Keys.

Favorite Places To Eat

I have will send you my Key's Guide with suggestions including some of my favorite restaurants and other preferred leisure activities.

Inside Scoop

???Ask any of the locals what you are interested in....people are more than willing to share (except for the best fishing and lobster spots.....oh well...enjoy your exploration.

Check the Tourist Center for coupons, but don't miss some of the wonderful places listed in my Key's Guide....

Please ask any questions you may have I'll be happy to give you the best information I have.