Best Islands to Stay in the Florida Keys

Per Fred Mullins, Top Producing Member of Team Mullins at Coldwell Banker
Schmitt in Key West and owner of www.lowerkeys-homes.com,"Summerland Key, Florida is a great place to call home. Located in the Lower Florida Keys, in between Marathon and Key West, Summerland Key is largely a bedroom community. But, don’t let that description fool you. It’s Home to the Brinton Environmental Center and also houses a field station of Mote Marine Laboratory. It’s also got its own airstrip. But, there’s more to Summerland Key you should definitely know about.

Summerland Key Florida

Summerland Key is situated among the Lower Keys, first developed by Henry Hudgins in the late 1940s. Hudgins built the island of Summerland Key up, making it more adept at accommodating residential housing. Today, it’s known for its deep boating and luxury neighborhoods.

Things to See and Do in Summerland Key

Being located in the Lower Keys means being nearest a true subtropical climate. It also means with its great weather, there are plenty of things to see and do practically every day of the year.

For instance, because winters are super mild, summers are warm and balmy, and the fall and spring seasons are out of this world delightful, you can get outside just about every single day of the year.

That means you can sail, kayak, canoe, fish, scuba, snorkel, volleyball, cookout, paddle board, windsurf, kitesurf, sunbathe, explore, hike, bike, and so much more. Hop over to the nearby islands to enjoy a night of entertainment. Or, stay right on Summerland Key and delight in the awe-inspiring sunrises and sunsets. Dine out or do a little shopping when you really want a low key experience.

Why It’s Smart to Own Summerland Key Real Estate

Many people mistakenly believe that it’s just out of reach to own a home in Summerland Key or in the Lower Florida Keys. Yes, it’s true houses placed on the market go quickly. And yes, it’s also true there are few vacant spots of land. But, it’s not true your dream of owning a home in Summerland Key is only a pipe dream. There are plenty of opportunities and here’s the benefits of owning a Summerland Key home:

●      Strong property appreciation. Here in Summerland Key, real estate is at a premium because there’s simply only so much land. Which means homes appreciate at a solid rate, year after year.
●      Wonderful neighborhoods. Another fantastic feature of Summerland Key is the presence of luxury neighborhoods with beautifully kept houses.

●      Deep boating. For those with large watercraft, they can easily access the area because it’s a deep boating site.

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