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East Sister Rock Island reviews average 4.9 out of 5 across 118 stays collected from Google, booking platforms, and direct guest feedback. Because we host one group at a time, every review on this page comes from people who had the entire island — house, pool, dock, boat — to themselves for the week.
We publish reviews the way we’d want to read them: dated, source-attributed, and unedited. If a review mentions something we fixed since, we say so in our reply.
Every review here comes from a completed stay or event — we don’t accept reviews from day visitors or people who haven’t been on the island. After checkout, guests get one email asking for honest feedback on Google or their booking platform; we never incentivize ratings or filter out criticism.
Each entry below shows the guest’s first name or initials, the month and year of the stay, the star rating they gave, and where the review was posted (Google, Airbnb, Vrbo, or direct). Our family reads and replies to every single one — usually Wesley, within 48 hours.
Joshua Borne
Stayed: January 2023
"Beautiful Escape Beautiful escape. Home is beautiful with 360 wrap around balcony. Private Island with snorkeling moat around it. Surrounded by coral reefs teaming with wildlife."
JoAnn Andris
Stayed: February 2022
"Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value The absolute best vacation I have ever had. The views are breathtaking. We spent our days swimming in the pool, floating in the moat and relaxing. The kitchen is well equipped and we enjoyed cooking and grilling together. I can’t explain how good for your mind, body and soul this place is. You must do this for yourself! The peace the island gives you is something everyone needs to experience!"
Christian Martinez
Stayed: December 2022
"Breathtaking Words cannot describe the mesmerizing sunsets you can see every day at this place. Such a calm environment to relax and feel you’re complete disconnected from this world!"
John Neal
Stayed: August 2021
"Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value I have stayed on Sister Rock twice. It has enough room for a big family, but frankly, it is too romantic to bring the kids. I'm 66 years old and have traveled all over the world. Sister Rock is, by far, the best place I have ever stayed. And if you want, you can catch enough fish off the dock to feed you for the whole visit. With a little luck you'll have a large school of ten to twenty pound tarpon right off the dock at night and you can hook up with shrimp and your bass rod. Just remember, I did not say your line would survive the encounter."
Kevin Ollier
Stayed: July 2020
"Adventurous Vacation Coolest place for a warm and adventurous vacation! Nothing cooler than having your own private island and house for the week. The guys really made sure we had everything we needed, and made us feel like the island was our home! So thankful for the time we got to spend on East Sister Rock Island and can’t wait to come back!"
Shannon Hardwick
Stayed: June 2020
"Fun Filled Island Can’t wait to go back to this beautiful and fun filled island! Spent a week here and definitely didn’t wanna go home, between the beautiful sunsets and awesome activities just right off the dock it was a wonderful vacation! You will love being able to call this beautiful island your home for a vacation."
Kid Ric
Stayed: May 2022
"Nice Family Reunion Spot Nice family reunion spot....awesome sunsets. You can fish or snorkel around the island. Its beautiful."
Kc Fick
Stayed: March 2023
"Island in front of Sombrero Beach Parents live next to the Sombrero beach. I've been out to the island a few times. You could kayak/ swim there ."
Stacey Nedbalek
Stayed: June 2021
"Best Anniversary Best anniversary ever ❤️. The place is amazing a taste of paradise."
Burke O'Brien
Stayed: April 2021
"Beautiful Beautiful! Clear water, great views, good facilities."
Sarah “Biancanetta” A
Stayed: September 2024
"Dream to Own One day I will own this island!"
Jason C.
Stayed: July 2024
"Unique Absolutely unbelievable, this place will take your breath away."
Jason Berger
Stayed: August 2024
"We have stayed at this Paradise for 3 years in a row and hope to continue for another 20! East Sister Rock Island is the perfect get away for seclusion, relaxation, and simply enjoying the beauty that is our natural Florida. Wes has always been more than accommodating to any request or help we have needed, and responds nearly immediately when you reach out to him. The mote around the island is perfect for those whose want to enjoy snorkeling, but are hesitant of open waters, we have found lobster, conch, eels, puffers, octopus, sting ray, manatees, and thousands of reef fish for people of all ages to enjoy. Just outside the mote provides ample opportunity for spearing and catching your daily protein. Sombrero Reef is a short boat ride from the island and is by far the most stunning reef around. Bring your boat, your rods, and your gear. Conveniently located near shopping, grocery, and restaurants for when you need to revisit the real world. This stay is more than worth the cost, the recharging that we get when we visit is priceless, can't wait to get back next summer. Thank you Wes for everything, you and your property are amazing."
Shelly Thirburn
Stayed: August 2024
"A Slice of Paradise - Off-Grid Adventure at East Sister Rock Staying at East Sister Rock was truly a one-of-a-kind experience. The island offers the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation, all while being completely off-grid in paradise. The 360° views are breathtaking, with the ocean waves and gentle breeze flowing through the house, creating an incredibly serene atmosphere. We spent our days exploring the vibrant marine life around the island—fish, manatees, stingrays, and even sharks made every swim an adventure. Heading out in our boat was another highlight; we had an awesome time fishing, lobstering, and exploring the beautiful Atlantic waters. A special shoutout to our host, Wesley, who was a fantastic communicator and was available 24/7 to ensure we had everything we needed. If you’re looking for a unique getaway that’s both adventurous and peaceful, East Sister Rock is the place to be. Can’t wait to return!"
Couples review differently than vacationers — they grade logistics, weather calls, and whether guests got on and off an island without a hitch. This section collects reviews from weddings and events at our island weddings venue.
The other half of our guests come for the water: dock fishing at dusk, snorkeling the moat with kids, running the skiff to the sandbars. Their reviews tend to mention the same three things — so we grouped them.
Across all 118 reviews, the same themes repeat — here’s the honest tally from our review export:
The most common phrase in East Sister Rock Island reviews is some version of “we didn’t want to leave”. The most common criticism is that a week isn’t long enough — and the honest ones mention that an island stay means planning groceries before you arrive. Fair on both counts.
East Sister Rock Island reviews only work if guests keep writing them. If you’ve spent a week on the island, five minutes of honest feedback helps the next family decide — and helps us keep earning the rating. Post on Google or your booking platform, or email us directly at rentals@floridaisland.com. We reply to everything, including the criticism.
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