Location: Big Pine Key, Lower Keys Area, Florida Keys, Florida, USA (Located 30 Miles North of Key West, 2 Hour Drive to Miami!)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Den, 3 Baths (Sleeps 6-7)
This immaculate 1300+ square foot, 3 bedroom, 3 bath, two story canal-front home is situated on a fully fenced, corner lot directly facing, and less than a minute’s boat ride from Pine Channel. Located in the Eden Pine’s Colony subdivision of Big Pine Key, this home is a boater’s paradise, with a 70+ foot concrete and wood boat dock & seawall along a crystal clear canal, complete with a fish cleaning station and pool ladder. The neighborhood boat launch is minutes away, and once in the water, you are only a short boat ride from the open waters of the Atlantic, the protected waters of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, the world renowned dive & snorkel site of the Looe Key Reef & many nearby patch reefs, and of course, the back country. This vacation spot offers one of the best boating locations in Florida and the lower Keys.
You don’t have to be a boater to love this vacation retreat. Relax at home when you’re not out exploring the waters, biking, or walking the nature trails of this spectacular island. This fully equipped home has cathedral ceilings and the perfect ambience and décor for a Keys retreat. There are 3 large bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms upstairs and 1 full bath downstairs (the guest bath has a Jacuzzi tub and shower), a laundry room, and an incredibly large upper porch deck facing the canal. Every room, except for the bathrooms and laundry room, has ceiling fans, and cable TV in each bedroom and the living room for a total of 4 TV's. Full cable TV package with hundreds of channels, plus pay per view, and wi-fi. The master bedroom has king size bed, huge dresser and TV cabinet and more drawer space, private bath and huge walk in closet equipped with a mini-library with hundreds of books for your reading pleasure. The second bedroom has a queen size bed, larger dresser, and another large walk-in closet, also stocked with hundreds of books. The third bedroom has twin beds, and another spacious closet.
The fully equipped modern kitchen with breakfast bar overlooks the Great Blue Heron National Wildlife Preserve in the front of the house. Adjacent to the kitchen is the living/family room which opens out via an extra wide set of sliding glass (pocket) doors onto the screened porch and outside dining and relaxation area. The screened porch is outfitted with a dining set for 5, a tropical oasis with a calming fountain and plants nested near a more intimate seating area for 2. Exit the screened porch and you are outside on the portion of the deck open to the sun and sky, an excellent place for tanning, grilling, boat watching, or relaxing under yet another dining table ensemble complete with a shade umbrella. With the deck facing west over the canal, you can watch the incredible sunsets of the Florida Keys, iguanas sunning on the banks of the canal, the tiny Key deer and their young foraging for food, beautiful birds in flight, and all sorts of amazing wildlife. After all, this home is situated in the middle of several National Wildlife Refuges.
Located downstairs is a third full bathroom, convenient for use after boat or canoe or kayak trips, walks, bike rides, or whenever. A storage room holds 3 bikes for guest use, as well as paddles and life jackets for use with the full size canoe located in the fenced backyard. The parking area is a raised concrete slab with three parking stalls, capable of parking several vehicles of all sizes in each stall, including a boat trailer, and there is additional parking available in the grass side yard.
The front of the house and its balcony overlooks the Great Blue Heron National Wildlife Preserve, and with a vacant lot on one side of the house, and a mostly vacant house on the other side, this is a very private and quiet spot. If you want to adventure out, the Bahia Honda State Park rated as one of the top 10 beaches in the country is just 10 miles north of Big Pine- we have beach chairs & towels ready for you; Key West is just 30 miles south, and there are charter snorkel/dive and sport fishing opportunities all over the lower Keys. This house is both kid and pet friendly. Once you get here, you will never want to leave! CONTACT OWNER VIA E-MAIL FOR DISCOUNTED FALL 2008 RATES AND TO REQUEST ADDITIONAL PHOTOS OF THIS PROPERTY (INTERIOR & EXTERIOR).
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: central air and heat
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided: Brand new, never used new bath linens. 10+ beach towels. Lots of towels so you don't have to keep washing towels.
- Covered Parking: 3 large covered paved concrete parking stalls under house that can accomodate up to 2 cars under cover in any single stall and a vehicle and boat in any stall. Additional parking is available at vacant lot next door.
- Off Street Parking: Additional parking is available at vacant lot next door.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: See above. Neighborhood boat launch minutes away and docking at boat dock at house.
- Beds
- King Bed: New high quality mattress, rarely used
- Queen Bed: new high quality mattress, rarely used
- Twin/Single Bed (2)
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (4) : Full Comcast cable.
- DVD (2)
- VCR (3)
- Video Library: some 20+ DVD's and VHS available but video rental store is only 5 minutes away.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Fully equipped kitchen: individual ice maker, toaster oven, blender, pots, pans, skillets, cookie sheets, 3 sets of dishes, glassware, multiple sets of silverware, utensils, ovenware, cookware, bake-ware, coffee maker, toaster, food storage containers, colanders, measuring cups and spoons, cork screws, electric hand mixer, knife sets, cutting boards, can openers, multiple beverage pitchers, water purifier, etc.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Fully equipped kitchen: individual ice maker, toaster oven, blender, pots, pans, skillets, cookie sheets, 3 sets of dishes, glassware, multiple sets of silverware, utensils, ovenware, cookware, bake-ware, coffee maker, toaster, food storage containers, colanders, measuring cups and spoons, cork screws, electric hand mixer, knife sets, cutting boards, can openers, multiple beverage pitchers, water purifier, etc.
- Refrigerator: Separate ice maker in kitchen to be used for ice-making. Refrigerator ice make has been turned off since quality of ice is better in other ice maker.
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Standard size propane gas grill- new
- Deck/Patio (2) : Brand new outdoor dining set for 5 (cushioned seating) under covered, carpeted deck/porch facing waterway. Second seating area for two with table and 2 cushioned chairs near outdoor fountain/waterfall with plants. Third dining set (also new) on uncovered deck area, with umbrella and cushioned seating for 4-5. Chiminea (outdoor firepit-new) with seating for 2 on upstairs deck. Downstairs is another firepit with seating for 5.
- Balcony (4) : Front balcony faces the preserve/sanctuary. Rear faces the sunset over the waterway.
- Lanai: See above
- Gazebo: Fish cleaning hutch with water, solar lights, etc
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details: Direct ocean and bay access with no bridges. 3-5 minute ride by boat to open water. Located on clear swimming canal with pool ladder for easy access in and out of water. Please contact owner to request additional photos of the property.
- Communications
- Telephone (3)
- Free Long Distance
- Broadband Internet: High speed wireless Internet access provided via Comcast DSL line.
- Other Amenities
- Fully equipped kitchen: individual ice maker, toaster oven, blender, pots, pans, skillets, cookie sheets, 3 sets of dishes, glassware, multiple sets of silverware, utensils, ovenware, cookware, bake-ware, coffee maker, toaster, food storage containers, colanders, measuring cups and spoons, cork screws, electric hand mixer, knife sets, cutting boards, can openers, multiple beverage pitchers, water purifier, etc. Extra pillows, blankets, throws, towels Miniature library & Computer table (4) Cable TV’s in living room & all 3 bedrooms with DVD and VCR players & remote Screened & carpeted porch/deck with outdoor dining table (seats 5) & cushioned chairs Landscaped waterfall with seating on enclosed porch Second outdoor dining table (seats 5) with umbrella & cushioned chairs located on outdoor (unscreened portion) of porch Chiminea (outdoor fire pit) with 2 chairs on upstairs porch/deck Fire pit on downstairs patio area (with 5 chairs) Fish cleaning station 70+ foot seawall & boa
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Please pick up droppings, dogs only; no cats.
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Age 21.
- Smoking Not Allowed: Smoking allowed only outside. Must remove and discard cigarette and cigar and other smoking material butts & debris properly.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Most of Big Pine Key is protected as a sanctuary for birds, the Key deer, & other species. Explore the island by foot, bike, kayak, canoe, and boat. Fish the waters of the Atlantic, snorkel or scuba dive Looe Key Reef, or enjoy the beaches of Bahia Honda State Park (1 of top 10 beaches) Visit the back country by canoe, kayak, flat boat & view the mangroves & uninhabited islands. Big Pine has retail stores such as Winn Dixie, CVS, bait & tackle, hardware, video rentals, pet & liquor stores, the Big Pine flea market. Nearby Marathon, offers panoramic vistas of the water from the 7-mile bridge. Walk, bike, or fish along the old 7-mile bridge to Pigeon Key, visit historic Crane Point Hammock, Dolphin Research Center, the Turtle Hospital, Sombrero Beach, & the many shopping & dining options. Key West is ½ hour ride south. Check out sunset at Mallory Square, Duvall Street, Sloppy Joe’s, Hemmingway House, Truman White House, Mel Fisher’s museum, Lighthouse, Aquarium, Historic Seaport
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Dec. 2008- $3300.00/mo. (sales tax & $150 utility allowance included in rate)
Jan-June 2009- $3500.00/mo. (sales tax & $150 utility allowance included in rate)
July-Aug 2009- $3400.00/mo. (sales tax & $150 utility allowance included in rate)
Sept-Oct. 2009-$3000.00/mo. (sales tax & $150 utility allowance included in rate)
Nov-Dec. 2009- $3300.00/mo. (sales tax & $150 utility allowance included in rate)
ALL RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE UNTIL A RESERVATION IS CONFIRMED
$500 Security Deposit, $100 Pet Deposit, $150 Cleaning Fee. Lease required.
Electric & water usage in excess of $150.00 to be charged against deposit.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Front View - Big Pine Key Vacation
- Rear View - Big Pine Key Vacation
- Spacious Kitchen - Big Pine Key Vacation
- Master Bedroom
- Large Queen Bedroom
- Large Screened Deck
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