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Indulge your fantasies on your own 10 acre private Island! A beautiful beach cottage (the only house on the Island...a true private island rental), a boat and a sandy beach is as close to a tropical paradise as you can find. Imagine the privacy of your own sandy beach shaded by towering coconut palms with hammocks and chickee huts to complete the perfect setting. Wander along jungle trails to discover exotic tropical plants and flowers. Watch the antics of the pelicans, herons, ibis, ospreys and other avian residents of the bird sanctuary which co-exist with you on the Island. Toast the sunset from the Widow's Walk high above the treetops.
A weathered boardwalk takes you from the dock to the house. Beautifully crafted like a ship of tropical hardwoods, the house is built in the traditional "Old Florida" style. The expansive decks and porches are separated from the cathedral ceilings, spiral staircase and interesting nooks and crannies by screened cypress louvers that capture cool sea breezes.
Seabird is stocked with all the toys you need for a week on the water, including a 19 foot/90 h.p. runabout, HobieCat sailboat, kayacks, masks, fins, fishing gear, and towing tube. Bring your camera and swimsuit (or leave it at home) everything else is provided for you; from beach towels to board games. No amenity has been overlooked including a remarkable collection of island literature, an extensive library of Caribbean and classical music, and a music loft complete with piano. An indoor/outdoor cassette/CD stereo as well as a TV/DVD and extensive movie collection are provided. The Island is equipped with wi/fi as well, so if you must, bring your laptop. Telephone service is free of charge on Seabird.
The maximum number of occupants is eight. There is one master bedroom located on the main level with a queen bed, private balcony and private bath. The second bedroom has a private bath & balcony and is also on the main level. These two bedrooms share a conveniently located outdoor shower. The winding staircase leads to four bunk beds in an upstairs sleeping loft, which has its own bath. The two ends of the loft are separated by a wooden catwalk that joins the two spaces. It is a scene straight out of "Swiss Family Robinson." Balconies on each end of the loft bring the outside-in. Access to the 35' widow's walk is from the upstairs balcony.
Secure parking is available on Seabird's mainland property. A five minute boat ride takes you out to the Island. You'll be greeted by the manager upon arrival and escorted by boat over to the Island. Once your party is settled, you're given exclusive use of the 19' Boston Whaler. You can motor into Marathon for fine dining, shopping or nightlife. Key West is an hour's drive. Seabird's Manager doesn't live on the Island but is on call 24/7 and is just 15 minutes away.
A sophisticated solar energy system provides power for all electrical needs, including such amenities as ceiling fans, telephone, a microwave, and coffee bean grinder, but there is no air conditioning to distract from the appreciation of a coexistence with nature. The 20,000 gallon cistern collects fresh water and is decorated with shells, broken glass and coral rock imbedded in its sides... a work of art in itself! Recycling utilizes the bountiful resources... seaweed is harvested and composed, gray waste water irrigate plants and fruit trees which provide tropical delights to Island guests. Feeding the table scraps to the fish under the docks, which are a delight to snorkelers, can save a trip to the fish market for a succulent snapper on the dinner table!
Marathon is a pleasant two hour drive from Miami on the scenic overseas highway. Alternatively, Seabird Key is less than a mile from the Marathon airport which hosts many private jets. Upon arrival Seabird's manager will greet you at the mainland dock, excort you out to Seabird Key and your adventure begins. |
Pet Friendly: Only small, well trained dogs that are non-hunting breeds.
