“A True Hidden Gem That Redefines Hospitality!
We booked our stay at The Escape Casey Key Resort and Marina the day before the 4th of July weekend—completely last minute—after rerouting a family trip originally headed to the Great Wolf Lodge in Naples for a scuba adventure my husband planned on the fly. And let me tell you, this spontaneous change of plans turned out to be the best decision we could’ve made!
For context, we’ve traveled in everything from a 5th wheel toy hauler to luxury resorts like the Ritz-Carlton, and we’ve sadly grown used to the steady decline in customer service over the years. So we weren’t expecting anything exceptional. But the moment we booked, Mark from the resort proved us wrong.
Mark actually called us the night before our check-in to let us know our room wasn’t occupied—and that we were welcome to check in as early as 9:00 AM the next morning when he arrived at the office. In today’s travel world, that kind of proactive and thoughtful service is almost unheard of. Naturally, we rearranged our morning to take full advantage, and that extra day added a whole new level of magic to our stay.
Upon arrival, Mark greeted us warmly, ensured we were settled in, and walked us through the many complimentary amenities available to guests. A beach wagon, umbrella, sand toys for our toddler, bikes, pool floats, beach chairs—all included. Not a single hidden fee or upsell. We kept expecting a catch, but there wasn’t one.
There were also kayaks, paddle boards, propane grills, and even a rec room stocked with books and board games—all available for guest use at no extra charge. The grounds were immaculate, and our room was essentially a full apartment—spotless and modern, as if it had been renovated just hours before we arrived.
We rode the bikes to a local restaurant for dinner, and used their private walkway to easily cross the street with our beach wagon to the gorgeous shoreline—maybe 60 feet away. Everything about this place felt like a breath of fresh air.
We're already sending family to stay there this coming weekend, and we absolutely plan to return ourselves, this time with even more loved ones in tow.
Thank you, Escape Casey Key, for reminding us what true hospitality is supposed to look like. This place is an absolute treasure!”
“Paradise. Very comfortable. Awesome location.
Rooms: Room was comfortable. Next time I’ll choose a little larger room but we didn’t come to Florida for the room ?
Nearby activities: Couple of waterside restaurants and tiki huts close by.
Safety: Quiet. Safe.
Walkability: There were food options within walking distance.”
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227 Albee Rd W, Nokomis
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“I live on the road for job and I have stayed in so many hotels. This one right here is where its at if your trying to find a place to stay. My stays here are long so I got to know the staff here and they are all so nice. I have never had a bad room here or bad experience. The cleaniness level is so off the charts. The lobby is always immaculate. Always. greeted with a smile I love it. The lobby smells like cookies lol always makes me hungry. The amenities are awesome as well. I love goinf out and playing guitar by the pool or the front lounge area. I always find interesting people here. I have stayed here a few times and I always look forward to coming back. Cant say enough about it. Just give it a shot and you wont be disappointed.”
“Staff was very, very nice. The view is awesome. Very well kept can’t wait to go back. Restaurants and stores are close by five stars all the way around just wish the weather was better”