U.S. 1 at Mile Marker 68.5, Layton, Florida, United States | (305) 664-4740
Mid-range waterfront property on a private beach in Long Key
Rooms feature flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, mini-fridges, and porches or balconies
Suites and townhouses have kitchens and living rooms
Free breakfast, Wi-Fi, lobby tea/coffee, and parking
Two outdoor pools and a hot tub with lounge chairs
Oceanside barbecue grills, hammocks, and tiki huts on the sand
Free kayak rentals on-site
Nearby boat and snorkeling rentals
Computer and a printer in the lobby
Outdoor tennis court
Pet-friendly rooms on the dockside (for a fee)
Fishing pier with limited boat docking
On-site restaurant closed in 2015 for renovations
Pools close at dusk
No laundry facilities
Some decor is a bit dated
Townhouses are on the other side of the Overseas Highway
The mid-range Lime Tree Bay Resort is an affordable seaside oasis on a palm-shaded sandy shore in the Florida Keys. There are many amenities for relaxing including hammocks, two outdoor pools, a hot tub, barbecue grills, and on-site kayaking. Most of the 56 rooms have flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, microwaves, and patios or balconies with sea views. Three-bedroom townhouses offer private garages and canal views; suites come with kitchenettes or kitchens. The remote location, though, is slow paced as the pools close at sundown and few dining options are located nearby. Both breakfast and Wi-Fi are free.
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Scene
Affordable oceanfront property in the Florida Keys with a private sandy shore
The Lime Tree Bay Resort delivers a budget-friendly Florida Keys vacation on a private sandy shore that overlooks the Gulf of Mexico. The isolated locale is serene, but there are scant dining and bar options in the area. The resort is made up of two separate properties, divided by the Overseas Highway. Zane Grey Inn townhouses are on the canal side of the property, with private garages under yellow painted structures. The main resort -- four separate buildings, including the office -- looks like a standard beachfront motel. Seashell curtains dangle in front of windows in the intimate lobby that offers free coffee and tea and books available to borrow. Buildings are surrounded by palms that also line the private sandy shore, where there are lounge chairs, tiki huts, hammocks, and barbecue grills. There’s also a suntanning area. However, mossy rocks on the shoreline can make entering the water difficult. The overall atmosphere is no frills and relaxed.
Location
In the heart of the Florida Keys
The resort is on the Overseas Highway, in the sleepy city of Layton with snorkeling and boat rentals nearby and free kayaking available in front of the resort in a restricted area. Across the street is a grocery store. There aren’t many eateries nearby, especially with the hotel’s restaurant closed for renovations in 2015. The Little Italy Restaurant is next door. There are gas stations and mini-markets in walking distance. Key West is one hour and 30 minutes away by car. Driving to Seven Mile Bridge takes 30 minutes. Key Largo is a 45-minute drive. It’s a 20-minute drive to the Theater of the Sea.
Rooms
Comfy rooms, suites, and townhouses with flat-screen TVs, microwaves, and sea views
Interior designs create a homey vibe that matches the oceanfront setting. Mexican tiles or wooden flooring, paddle ceiling fans, and cottage-style furniture are in rooms, mini-suites, studios, suites, and townhouses. Standard amenities include air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, DVD players, microwaves, coffeemakers, refrigerators or mini-fridges, iron/ironing boards, iPod docks, and free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms come standard with showers or shower/tub combos and hairdryers. All rooms -- except Standard Rooms -- have balconies or porches with rocking chairs, hammocks, and/or patio furniture.
The Captain Herbie Suite (with an elevator), townhouses, and one-bedroom suites have full kitchens. Studios, suites, and some mini-suites have kitchenettes. One-, two-, and three-bedroom suites come with living rooms, one to three bathrooms, and two to four flat-screen TVs. The Tree House Suite has a tree growing in the porch. Townhouses are on the canal.
Features
Two outdoor pools, a tennis court, and a business corner
There are ample outdoor facilities at the Lime Tree Bay Resort that allow travelers to take advantage of the sunny Florida weather. Two outdoor pools -- one heated -- are open until dusk with causal lounge chairs on the deck. The oceanfront pool offers a hot tub and the Zane Gray Pool is located by the canal, where there's a fishing dock. Kayaks are free for guests to borrow. The outdoor tennis court is located across the Overseas Highway, by the townhouses. A computer corner, with a PC and a printer, is also in the small lobby. Wi-Fi is free throughout. The on-site restaurant is closed during 2015 for renovations, but a free continental breakfast is still served.
