Warning: may cause excessive smiling! Retro Reef House has two balconies, big water views, a king suite, a queen-over-twin bunk room and a sleeper sofa. A mermaid with a martini and an old-school diver keep watch, and beach toys, a Pack 'n Play and pickleball gear are all included. Out the door: a gated resort with a pool, hot tub, pool bar, tennis, pickleball, beach and marina!

THE LAYOUT Building 5, 4th floor (top floor), with an elevator and stairs. Sleeps 6. • Primary suite: king bed, private bath with a shower • Guest bedroom: queen-over-twin bunk bed, with a full bath steps away • Living room: sleeper sofa

INSIDE Brand-new, ultra-comfy furniture and quirky retro decor (a mermaid with a martini and an old-school deep-sea diver keep watch). Beach toys, a Pack 'n Play and tennis and pickleball gear are included!

THE VIEW Big water views from two private balconies.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT The hardest decision of your trip: which balcony gets your morning coffee?

CHECKING IN Self check-in with your own door code, sent before you arrive. The front gate is staffed 24/7; just give the guard the name on the reservation and you're in! Parking for 2 vehicles is included. Boats and trailers only with a confirmed dockmaster reservation.

Ocean Pointe is a gated, 60+ acre waterfront resort in Tavernier at mile marker 92.5, smack in the middle of Key Largo and Islamorada. Best of both worlds!

Just up the road: John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, the country's first undersea park, with world-class snorkeling and diving. Just down the road: Islamorada, the Sportfishing Capital of the World, plus sandbars, waterfront restaurants and plenty of happy hours. Nearby favorites include Theater of the Sea, the History of Diving Museum, Robbie's (go feed the tarpon!), the Laura Quinn Wild Bird Sanctuary and the Turtle Hospital. Harry Harris Park, with a waterfront walk and playground, is right around the corner. Grocery stores and pharmacies are minutes away.

Good to know: the Keys are coral islands, so our beaches are cozy, not Cancún. The real magic is on the water! The closest larger public beach is Anne's Beach in Islamorada.

And don't leave without a slice of key lime pie. That's basically a house rule!