We chose Pelican Cove as an overnight break during a long drive down to Key West. We're so glad we did. Because we were staying only the one night, our accommodation was chalet standard rather than hotel room quality, but functional and comfortable none the less. But the show-stopper was the beach - sheltered, so not turbulent; great for swimming, snorkeling and kayaking, or just lazing the day away, it was a little piece of perfection. The staff were lovely - very helpful - and gave us a great recommendation for a nearby restaurant, where we had a fabulous meal and watched a spectacular sunset. I would highly recommend Pelican Cove to anyone.

What's not to like?

Staff was great and it was great to have the beach and the kayaks, and having the chairs right outside our room was great.

The room we were in was very small -- we knew that, but it would be helpful to have put tables on both sides of the bed instead of on only one side of the bed (even if one had to be very narrow), and it would have been nicer to have a little better shelf space in the bathroom. Finally, the TV screens are old and of very poor resolution -- they should be upgraded. Only saying these things to help -- overall, we really liked this place a lot

Location is amazing, all the cottages have use of a private beach which was generally very quiet. The staff were very kind and generous, when they discovered it was our anniversary they upgraded our room to a larger one with a kitchen and sitting area. The apartment was spotlessly clean and had great facilities, lots of crockery and plenty of cooking utensils with a large microwave, full size fridge freezer and double hob. They gave a very useful information sheet which listed good places to eat and drink and this was really useful.

I cannot fault them at all. Everything was perfect.

It seemed like we were the only ones there, yet it was fully booked. The privacy was unexpected. Loved the excellent food within walking distance. There’s even a grocery store across the street. Coming from rural Montana this was amazing. The vibe and setting were amazing.

The bathroom in the cottage was a little small even for a couple of really small people, but it wasn’t something that would make us not come back. And maybe give the customers a few more rags and towels to start. Not that it has anything to do with you guys but the wedding venue a few doors down could turn the tunes down a bit.

The location is simply AMAZING. Overlooking a quiet private beach on the lagoon (on the Gulf of Mexico side of Key Largo). It's also an older resort which adds to the charm (but this also means one shouldn't expect brand new Hilton style resort amenities). Also there is plenty of space to relax and take in the sun (on the beach, on the piers etc...) with tables, benches, lawn chairs etc., and very nice green space between the cottages full of lush vegetation (with cats and even iguanas). I would definitely come here again! We had the largest of the cottages directly overlooking the small bay. It was really beautiful and spacious (albeit a bit expensive for only two people -- it comfortably fits 4-6 people though). Excellent place to relax at, or to explore the Keys from. Oh and it's also within walking distance to restaurants/bars (:

We got a really warm welcome when we arrived to check in. We arrived slightly early but the room was ready and they checked us in straight away which was great. Although rustic the room was comfortable the bed was comfortable and the shower was good and it had everything we needed. The beach front of the hotel is absolutely gorgeous easy to swim in the beautiful warm sea. They had docks out into the sea with chairs to sit on which was wonderful we loved sitting on them in the morning and at sunset to watch the sun go down with a drink. They was also kayaks to use which was great and we saw lots of manatee which was a wonderful experience. Loved this little place and would love to back

The only is issue we had was the air con was very old it did the job but was so loud

The site was very quirky and quaint. Each cottage is unique. They are small and basic but provide enough for your needs. We had a double which had a covered porch with seating which was absolutely perfect as it extended the cottage. It didn't matter whether it was raining or not, it was a lovely place to sit and relax. All the cottages have outside seating but they are not all covered or private.The site itself is lovely with tree lined walkways down to the private beach and dock area. I spent many early mornings sat there, peacefully waiting to watch the sunrise and the hope of a manatee ok dolphin passing by. The staff were really nice and helped to make this a little piece of paradise. An issue with the first cottage we stayed in on our night of arrival was dealt with instantly and very effectively which was very reassuring to see. This led to us moving into our lovely little cottage while they addressed the issue.

The overseas highway is right on the doorstep and doesn't seem to ever go quiet however it didn't disturb us even though our cottage was really close to it.

Good location , short walk to several local restaurants. Nice small beach area for sunset viewing. Office staff are very welcoming and helpful. This was our third stay at this property over a span of 30 years. It has a nostalgic old Florida feel.

On this stay , we had the cottage directly behind the office. The road noise was quite loud due to the proximity to the main highway. I’d recommend booking a cottage further back in the property. The window AC unit was also quite noisy. Neither of those things would deter me from booking at this property again though.

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Great location with two docks with walkout piers and Adirondack chairs with restaurants and stores with easy walking distance. If you like a small cottage environment, this is a good choice. We met a number of repeat guests who keep coming back. Room was clean and bed very comfortable. Washing machine and dryer on site with free kayaks available for guests.

A little updating would be nice.