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We offer Concierge and Property Maintenance Services to 2nd-home owners in the upper Florida Keys.                 We offer Real Estate Services in the upper Florida Keys.

 We offer PEACE OF MIND for your Keys Retreat. As 2nd-home owners, we know there are times  you can’t physically be here to make sure your Keys Retreat is secure. We understand the unique needs you sometimes have. Whether it’s making sure that everything is working correctly, checking your property, preparing it for your visit or cleaning up after your visit, we can do this for you. All our plans are personalized for your needs.

Our mission is to give you the best service, experience and results through integrity and perseverance.

Property Maintenance Plan

Our property maintenance plan is an agreement where we agree to service and maintain your property through monthly check-ups.

Concierge Services for Property Arrival and Departure

We make sure your home is ready for you when you arrive and take care of everything when you leave. No request is too small or too big.

Real Estate Services

I am a licensed Florida Real Estate Broker-Associate with Coastal Platinum Properties, Inc. with more than 25 years of experience. I am extremely familiar with the Florida Keys real estate market.

Contact us for a free consultation with no obligation.

(305) 496-3489                 cristina@mykeysretreat.com                       www.mykeysretreat.com

“I found my keys retreat, let me help you with yours” is not just a slogan, it’s a way of life.

Check these out. Contact me to show. #mykeysretreat

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394 Burton Drive – Tavernier, Florida 33070 – Asking $495,000.00 for sale.

1979 Built mobile home, 2/2 split plan with large living room/family room. Updated kitchen, bathrooms, plumbing, roof and windows. 22foot dock with davits. Financing available. Easy access to bay via Tavernier Creek. Blue Waters. MM 92.5 Oceanside.

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814 Blue Heron Lane – Key Largo, Florida 33037 – Asking$3,200.00/month for rent (long term) or $699,000.00 for sale.

1981 Built frame home. Remodeled 3/2 with storage underneath. Tropical oasis with room for all your toys. Easy access to bay via Adams Cut. Dock and boatlift. Winston Waterways. MM 102. Oceanside.

Check these out. Contact me to show. #mykeysretreat

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102 Mockingbird Road – Plantation Key, Florida 33070 – Asking $880,000.00 for sale.

2009 Built CBS home, 3/2 with downstairs bonus room and office. Large corner lot. 32foot dock.  Easy access to ocean via Tavernier Creek. Sunshine Estates. MM 90.5 Bayside.

JUST LISTED IN THE FLORIDA KEYS
Waterfront 3 bedroom 2 bath concrete home on mile marker 90.5 bayside. Easy access to bay and ocean via Tavernier Creek. Just south of Tavernier Creek Marina. Corner lot. 32 foot dock. Great entertaining area. Bonus office and storage room on first floor. Built in 2009. Being offered at $880k. Call/text Cristina Allen at 305 496-3489 or cristina@mykeysretreat.com. #mykeysretreat

I love fall and winters in the Keys! It’s time for stone crabs and will soon be time for blue crabs!

Did you know that effective October 15, 2019, you need a stone crab trap registration in addition to your saltwater fishing license to catch stone crabs in a trap. Also, effective January 1, 2020, you will need a blue crab trap registration in addition to your saltwater fishing license to catch blue crabs in a trap. These registration numbers must be displayed on your trap.

To get these registration numbers, you can go to gooutdoorsflorida.com and add these to your license. They are free this year. You will be given 5 numbers for stone crabs and 5 numbers for blue crabs.


Available October 1st, 2019 through April 1st, 2020.

This canal-front, furnished 3 bedroom/2 bathroom “beach house” has peaceful views and a tropical setting. Open floor plan for everyday living. Very Clean! Wonderful front porch to unwind. Wrap around walkway. Located in one of the best oceanside neighborhoods in Key Largo with quick access to the reef. Just south of John Pennekamp. Boat ramp, 2 docks and boatlift in your backyard. Easy to take out your paddleboard, kayak or waverunner. Perfect for the serious fisherman.

Do you think this could be your keys retreat?

Being offered at $4,000.00 a month.

Contact me for more information at (305) 496-3489 or cristina@mykeysretreat.com

My recent real estate transactions include:

6841 SW 48 Terrace – Miami – sold for $399,000.00. Seller side of deal.
258 Normandy Drive – Tavernier – sold for $470,000.00. Buyer side of deal.
185 Gull Lane – Key Largo – sold for $410,000.00. Seller and buyer side of deal.
1421 Certosa Ave – Coral Gables – sold for $925,000.00. Buyer side of deal.

7845 Camino Real #O-211. 2/2 in Kings Creek. Asking $249k. Listed to contract pending in 4 days.

Coming soon to market – 3/2 waterfront CBS home in Plantation Key – @$875k.

Whether buying or selling your Keys (or Miami) Retreat, I can help you!

Contact me at cristina@mykeysretreat.com or 305 496-3489.

Oversized 1990 built singlewide with L shaped screened porch overlooking Tarpon Basin. 3 houses in from bay. Cut in lift for 21 foot boat, New dock, New metal roof in 2017 and Shed with washer and dryer are some of the features of this amazing 2 bedroom/2 bathroom keys retreat. Perfect for a weekend home, permanent home or investment property. Enjoy it in the summer and rent it out in winter. Conveniently located less than an hour from Miami. Across the street from Publix. Community has 2 boat ramps and a beach. Will be offered at $399,000.00. Contact me for more details 305 496-3489 or cristina@mykeysretreat.com.

Did you know that you need a permit to drive a boat in Everglades National Park?

This affects upper Florida Keys residents that boat on the bay side. Areas west of the channel markers are considered part of the Park. If you are boating in this area and get pulled over, they will ask you for your Everglades National Park Boater Permit. If you don’t have one, you will be fined. This just became effective this month. The license is free this year and will be @ $50.00 next year.

To get your permit, you can go to provalenslearning.com. Enter course name Everglades National Park Online Boater Education Course. Once you take the course, you must pass the assessment with 80% (minimum 12 out of 15 questions). Print out or scan a copy of your certificate to your phone.

  1. Buying a second home (keys retreat) ahead of time, can help you ease into retirement.
  2. Location, view and other amenities will determine if it is a wise investment or financial bust. Don’t rush your decision. I can help you with this.
  3. Your main motivating factor should be to relax. Renting your home can be profitable, but consider the constant cleaning and other factors. For top dollar, you would rent your home at a time you would most probably want to go.
  4. Rule of thumb – your keys retreat should be less than 2 hours from your primary residence. It will be frequented more often than something further away.
  5. Know the costs. Make sure you can afford the new place. Calculate mortgage payment, real estate taxes, property insurance, utility bills, maintenance and possible repairs.
  6. Find a lender who is familiar with the Florida Keys. I can help recommend several lenders.
  7. Your keys retreat can function as a weekly mini vacation from the hustle and bustle of your every-day lives. Enjoy it weekly until you retire. When the time is right, you can make it your primary home.

If you have ever considered buying a “keys retreat”, please contact me at 305 496-3489 or cristina@mykeysretreat.com