Echoing the comments of others (nice to see so much consistency!), the Ivey House is an excellent base from which to visit the surrounding Everglades, Big Cypress, and extreme southwest Florida coast. We compared this property with all the others in the area that we could find (by driving around and in our AAA book) and, though costlier than the others ($169/night vs. $75-$125), it was cleaner, prettier, and appeared much safer. During our stay, the staff was very helpful, the breakfast very good, the pool was beautiful, and the rooms were very clean, comfortable, and quiet. (Oh, and my wife liked the gift shop.) We would definitely stay there again (even at the higher price, though I do wish they'd lower it a bit!). As an aside, the National Parks Service 10,000 Island boat tour just down the road was beautiful, and the "Speedy Everglades Airboat Tours" next door was also very good.

This is the best maintained property in Everglades City, which is overall kind of run down. My son and husband enjoyed the kayaking experience. I walked around the city and visited the parks center where they offer boat tours of the Everglades. If we came back to the Everglades we would probably stay at the Ivey House.

Our first trip to the Everglades brought us to the Ivey house. They offer a great package for rooms and excursions into the glades. The room was very clean and roomy. Breakfast was hot with lots of choices for a 'continental'. They made us box lunches both days which were really good. The only thing I can say not good was the pool could have been a little more heated since it was advertised as heated.

Ivey House is a perfect base from which to visit the Everglades. The staff was most helpful in suggesting hikes, boat trips and sites to visits. Good breakfast, fine rooms, nice pool.