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3/3 Spectacular,1 in from Open Water, Fish,Dive,Snorkel,Views Big Pine Key, Florida Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 189735

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Location: Big Pine Key, Lower Keys Area, Florida Keys, Florida, USA (30 Mins to Key West, 10 Mins to Beautiful Bahia Honda Beach!) View Map

Accommodations:  House, 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths (Sleeps 8)

Description of the Big Pine Key vacation house.........

Beautifully renovated inside and out this large home. One in from Open water on deep canal, with a unique cut in boat slip under the house! Loads of dockage and a boat ramp on the property! Fabulous Open water views with the Master bedroom sitting over water. Has a king size bed allowing for open water views from your pillow. French doors to deck from master allow breezes and wonderful sunrises. All marble master bath. Second bedroom has 2 twins (or another king pushed together)and a stone bathroom. All new white updated kitchen and appliances! Large living area with lots of windows and new comfy furniture. The large room below is all new with a Queen bed, and queen size futon. Room opens out to 2 large decks and sits right next to the water. New bathroom with a stone floor. New washer and dryer. Large rocked yard is a lot & 1/2 with plenty of room for boat trailers, parking, etc. Fish cleaning table in out by boat slip. Close to all attractions, Great fishing, boating, diving, snorkeling, kayaking, waterskiing right out the back door! 30 mins to Key West and all it has to offer! A must is to snorkel Looe Key Marine Sanc. Bahia Honda state park & Beaches are 10 mins away. Shops & rest. close! bike, boat, kayak rentals are all available..As of August, a large new park opened in Big Pine with many activities for kids.. basketball,swings,skate boarding etc.

Location is the best! You are going to love it!

Vacation Rental Features

  • Amenities
    • Air Conditioning: Brand new central A/C unit, with heat should it ever be needed...
    • Washer: Brand new large cap washer and dryer
    • Dryer: AS above
    • Linens Provided: There are always clean linens on all beds with clean bath and kitchen towels. Extras are supplied
    • Garage: used for large storage, it is a 1/2 garage
    • Off Street Parking: a lot and a 1/2 that is all stone, plenty of off street parking
    • Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: large lot and 1/2 for parking on the property
  • Beds
    • King Bed: Beautiful and comfortable and new with 350count sheets, facing the open water through a set of french doors!
    • Queen Bed: 2- both are downstairs. One is a queen size fold out futon. Very comfortable and a regular queen bed, the downstairs room in large, again with a new bathroom.
    • Twin/Single Bed: 2nd bedroom upstairs. There are extra king sheets should you want a 2nd king bed for another couple.
    • Convertible Bed: as mentioned in queen bedding, queen futon in the downstairs bedroom
  • Entertainment
    • Cable/Satellite TV: many stations all... direct TV
    • TV (No Cable/Satellite)
    • DVD
    • VCR
    • CD Player
    • Stereo System
  • Kitchen
    • Full Kitchen: Brand new white kitchen and appliances, glass tile back splash and new tile counter tops. beautiful
    • Cooking Utensils Provided
    • Refrigerator: brand new
    • Dishwasher: please take care to limit use and only full loads!
    • Microwave: brand new
    • Ice Maker
    • Catering Available: in the area of Big Pine/ Key West
  • Outdoor Features
    • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: gas grill kept in large storage area
    • Charcoal BBQ Grill: kept in storage area
    • Deck/Patio: what a view!!
    • Balcony
  • View/Location
    • Ocean View: From every window you will look at water! wonderful open water views from master french doors and deck & out some windows on that side of the house, otherwise see up and down the canal...always see water!
    • Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details
    • Water View
  • Communications
    • Cell Phone
  • Other Amenities
    • Home has a unique cut in boat slip under the master bedroom!! Pull your boat right UNDER the house, fish out of the bedroom window, water below!! Also on the property..a boat ramp for launching your boat! Lots of dockage..Plenty of room for parking trailer, boats etc. Fish for resident tarpon right out of the downstairs door. Fish, Snorkel, Boat, Dive, Kayak all within seconds of the Dock!
  • Suitability
    • Pet Friendly: dogs/cats UNDER 25 lbs or if and when discussed and agreed upon.
    • Kid Friendly: kids adore the location, fishing out the back door!
    • Smoking Not Allowed
  • Activities (on site and nearby)
    • Golf
    • Tennis
    • Shopping
    • Sightseeing
    • Restaurants
    • Rafting
    • Kayaking
    • Sailing
    • Boating
    • Waterskiing
    • Parasailing
    • Jet Skiing
    • Shelling
    • Swimming
    • Snorkeling/Diving
    • Windsurfing
    • Biking
    • Wildlife Viewing
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Fitness Center/Gym
    • Health/Beauty Spa
    • Basketball Court
    • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
    • Live Theatre
    • Museums
    • Miniature golf
  • Other Activities
    • Any fun, delightful activity you have in mind for on the water enjoyment is waiting !! Beautiful sunsets, take a cooler and enjoy the gorgeous clear waters! Fly fish the flats, boat till your hearts content,, see amazing coral reef life, awe in the beauty! When you find yourself water logged.. enjoy the land activities, Key West for a day and the sunset,Key Deer Refuge,sit on Bahia Honda Beaches,visit the nearby Blue Hole or take your book and hit the deck for a quiet afternoon...There are boat rentals, bike and kayak rentals as well.

 

Rate Details (In US Dollars)

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Monthly Rate .. $3500-$4200/month.
Off Season & Last Minute Availability - I Will Discount, Please Call To Discuss.
Off season ........... $1300/week.
High Season .......... $1600 to $1650/week.
Christmas/New Years/Holiday/Mini Season .. $1750/week.
Small Parties and Last Minute Availability Can Be Discussed.
** RATE SPECIAL FOR SEPT..1300 A WEEK *FIRST 2 WEEKS IN OCT ALSO***
*********RESERVE NOW FOR FANTASY FEST.. OCTOBER 18-25***************

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

Dates available: Year Round
Before contacting us, please check our calendar for your desired dates.

Note: Each property is individually owned or managed.

Map & Owner's Profile

 
 

3/3 Spectacular,1 in from Open Water, Fish,Dive,Snorkel,Views

Year Purchased: 2006

Why the Owner Chose Big Pine Key

After buying our first home in the Keys about 9 1/2 years ago, it was obvious I had to find something to keep me coming back! I had a coffee shop at the time in Pa., and decided to go for my real passion.. learning different home renovation skills.. and that is just what I did,in the Beautiful Florida Keys!
First successful home was Key Largo, then 2 more in Big Pine. Then I found this house.. the one "nobody wanted to touch".. my dream! Almost 2 years later.. the shack was 1/2 torn down and rebulit into a beautiful home with cut in boat slip,extra dockage, bedroom over the water, boat ramp, great water access and what a view!! Resident tarpon just add to the charm! I JUST HAD TO SHARE THIS GEM!! It has been the most rewarding of all, EVERYONE loves, enjoys and raves about it! I am thrilled to show it off on VRBO!

The Unique Benefits at this House

Come and see all of this for yourself! YOU deserve it.. launch your boat right here, or at the ramp 3 mins away.. Dock it safely under your bed at night. Walk right out the door and fish!
One house from the Channel..make left to the Gulf of Mexico, make a right to the Atlantic!
Best snorkeling, diving,fishing anywhere in the Keys,, is right here! All the activity making you tired.. chill the wine and relax on the deck watching the others kayak,boat,fish and keep busy.. Head to beautiful Bahia Honda beach and state park.. 10 min ride in the car or GO by boat!
Pack the cooler and head to Picnic Island (locals favorite) by boat, adjacent to Little Palm Island, in Pine Channel. Swim, sun and fun all on the water, meet new friends there too..
Key West has all the day/night life you would ever want (and more) great food,sunset party,shops and loads of activities, 30 mins by car or GO by boat! The choices are endless and at the end of the day.. this wonderful, quiet,clean house is perfect to "come back to" or just hang around!

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Gulf of Mexico

great for a sunset cruise.. back country fishing

B
Wooden Bridge Marina

boat launch, kayak rentals, few snacks

D
Atlantic Ocean

access very close to house and Bahia Honda fishing.. straight out to Atlantic, deep water fishing

E
Bahia Honda State Park and Beaches

BEAUTIFUL beaches, rent kayaks,lunches available, fish the bridge. great spot, 10 mins from home

F
No Name Key

Key Deer here as well.. very quiet place.. no electric on the Island, still use generators..

G
No Name Pub

A MUST!! great pizza, cold beer, no place like it! stumble home, it's around the corner!

H
No Name Bridge

walk to bridge for some great fishing

I
Blue Hole

Small, yet nice, area to walk through and view wildlife

J
Winn Dixie Shops

Large Winn Dixie for your needs, also a internet cafe, pizza,small dollar store,bealls and banks

K
Picnic Island

shallow flats area..you will always find a "picnic".. bring your cooler,pack a lunch, make new friends..

L
Looe Key Marine Sanc

Beautiful reef area, snorkel dive.. it is a must! no fishing!

M
Parrotdise bar and grill

A cute eatery on Pine Channel,go by boat or car..they cook your fish,or menu,usually have music, nice views

N
Content Keys

beautiful reefs,shallow water,snorkel,dive,fish,swim .. hang out and take in the beauty of the area

 

Owner's Map of Big Pine Key

My name is Ann, I have been in LOVE with the Florida Keys, since the day my then
10 year son and I stepped off a plane for vacation!
That was 13 years ago... Had he not been in school at the time, and my husband having a practice in Pa., I would have never left Paradise!

 

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Guest Comments (21)

  • 10/04/09
    Positive Rating
    Frank Hartsell , Stanfield, NC
    • Hey ya'll! If you are looking for the perfect getway in the Keys, look no further. This house is in probably the best location I've found anywhere in the Keys. It is only one lot in from the channel, one block over from the marina, right in the middle between Bahia Honda and the Content Keys. PERFECT! Ann is a sweetheart! She is absolutely GREAT! Thank you so much for a perfect 22nd anniversary, Ann! The house was clean with plenty of room and the master bath shower is awesome. We went down with another couple for a double anniversary week from September 19 - 26. We all had a great week. I've stayed in several places in the Keys over the years but I have to say that this is the best place I've been and I definitely plan a return trip to Ann's. Bring a boat or rent one while you're there. There's plenty of dockage area and the canal is over 7 feet deep in all tide conditions. Seeing the sunrise from the master bed is another added bonus. The Key Deer were everywhere and we saw all kinds of birds right on the dock. We even had an iguana drop in for a visit. The tarpon schooled right in the canal 5 feet off the dock. You can't go wrong dealing with Ann. She really is a sweetheart! Give her a call and book this paradise home today!
  • 07/20/09
    Positive Rating
    • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
      Best Yet Conch Tails Columbia, South Carolina Review Submitted: July 20, 2009 Date of Stay: July 2009 We (5 adults & 2 small dogs) spent the week of July 4th. We had perfect weather and were able to go out fishing and snorkeling every day. The house is spaceous,clean and comfortable. The grocery store and several little shops are very near. The pictures of the house are very accurate and we were glad to be able to take our dogs with us. Getting up every morning and walking accross the No Name Key bridge is wonderful and I sure miss it! (2 miles round trip). The Tarpon are VERY active in the evening right behind the house with 6 being caught while grilling dinner! We took our 23 ft Deep V Center with "T" top and were able to pull right under the house into the slip. That was so convenient with shade, fish cleaning table and fresh water right there at the boat. We were not able to use the ramp at the house. Our boat was to big. Right around from the house is the Old Wooden Bridge ramp. (withing walking distance). If you have a boat larger than 18 ft. you will need to use the ramp at the bridge. You can get everything you need for your fishing trips right there; bait, fuel, tackle, drinks and ice! Looe Key is just a short boat ride from the house for great snorkeling. Great fishing locations are also near. We traveled with our boat to Key Largo and snorkled the Grecian rocks at John Pennecamp State Park as well as the Christ statue. These are perfect snorkeling locations It is well worth the effort! You will be glad you went! (If you don't have a boat, you can get on dive boat in Key Largo.) The Park provides maps at the gate. The loading ramp at the park is great. The neighbors are fun and friendly and we look forward to our return. We always felt very secure and safe. Make sure you observe the speed limits on Big Pine. They are very diligent in protecting the deer. We saw lots of police with radar. This was our first experience dealing with Ann and she is great. You can't go wrong if you want a great place for your vacation. We are already thinking about
  • 07/15/09
    Positive Rating
    • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
      Great House for water activities Capt. Joe Terrell, NC, USA Review Submitted: July 15, 2009 Date of Stay: June 2009 We loved this place! It was spacious and comfortable, not formal. The boat slip and canal/channel had plenty of room and depth for our 25' boat with 3' draft under all tide conditions for two weeks. It was so nice to have the boat in the water right at your back door. The ramp on premises is only adequate for a small boat, but the Old Wooden Bridge Marina (one block away) had a good ramp, fuel, bait, ice and a great staff. The No Name Pub, also one block away, had some of the best food you could get anywhere (on the planet). Groceries, boat supplies, dive shops were all just 5 minutes away. Ann was fabulous to deal with from the reservations, the stay and through the return of our deposit after the stay. There were great dive and snorkel sites and fishing just a short boat ride away. We look very forward
  • 06/10/09
    Positive Rating
    , Chicago Illinois
    • What a perfect location! We loved the house, how can you ever want to leave when you wake up and look out over the channel without lifting your head off the pillow? The house is clean and comfortable. In march we never used the air conditioning, the breeze was perfect. Its a short walk to No Name Pub for pizza a few evenings and the deer would almost follow you to the pub. Ann was very easy to book with and we had such a wonderful time I will be contacting her again for our next trip to the lower keys.
  • 05/18/09
    Positive Rating
    • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
      The perfect fishing house and... R & R house!! Review Submitted: May 18, 2009 Date of Stay: May 2009 This house was neat, clean, modern,large and perfect for the six of us that went fishing. You are 10 seconds to the gulf and a 10 minute boat ride to the bahia honda bridge. You are 5 minutes from the grocery store and 2 minutes from bait and tackle and gas, ice,boat ramp and don't forget beer!! The patio is really nice and the deck has a great view! I am not a friend of their's and have never met them.Ann was super helpful,always. So this response is a true one. Tom Koch, Newberry, fl. Recommended for: Girls Getaway, Age 55+, Romantic Getaway, Families with Young Children, Families with Teenagers, EVERYONE
  • 05/01/09
    Positive Rating
    • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
      Excellent Access to all Points of Interest Wonderful home,No better then this!! Review Submitted: April 24, 2009 Date of Stay: April 2009 My husband and I have been Florida residents for 40+ years. We have stayed on almost all of the Florida Keys. Big Pine Key was our newest adventure. The spacious home is very clean and everything is like new! We used the onsite boat ramp for our 19' boat to launch but chose to use the marina located around the corner to take it out. We encountered the friendliest deer near the home and on No Name Key. The No Name Pub is just like they say "walking distance" and have good pizza. A review coming from longtime Florida residents, you will not be disappointed in the location to Bahia Honda State Park, Key West or Looe Key Reef. Recommended for: Age 55+, Adventure
  • 05/01/09
    Positive Rating
    • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
      Great Rental House in Big Pine Key!!!! coreys Orange City Fl. Review Submitted: June 25, 2009 Date of Stay: May 2009 Ann, thanks so much for letting us use your paradise in Big Pine Key. The house was great, clean and the location was fantastic!!! There were 4 of us guys on our annual fishing trip...We went fishing almost everyday and snorkeling at Lou Key was amazing but I must also tell your future guests to take their boat to Content Key and explore. It is so peaceful and really captures the essence of the islands.(stay in the channel on the trip out there) Went to no name pub and had the world famous pizza around the corner and drove the short distance to Key West for one evening. The picture was included for you. The old wooden bridge marina was right there and everyone there was nice. The gas was affordable, the bait was fresh and the ice was plentiful. The run out to fish offshore literally took us all of 20 minutes and we were trolling for dolphin, tuna and wahoo. We caught a ton of fish, ate very well and made memories of a lifetime! Thank you so much!!! We hope to return in the near future! Oh, and we have to throw in props for Andy the caretaker. He was extremely nice and very helpful with local knowledge!
  • 04/20/09
    Positive Rating
    • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
      Date of Arrival : April 09 Review Title "Beautiful house on open water" "I spent a week at this beautiful home and felt like I never want to leave. Coming from cold and windy Chicago, this place was a paradise! My family and I were able to completely relax on the large porch, lay in the sun and watch as the big silver fish jump out of the water right in front of the house for a split second. Quiet with just the sound of the palm tree leaves in the gentle breeze. The house is a pool of light inside, so bright and open. So much space inside for the kids to play. Everything is brand new, appliances, floors, bathrooms. There's everything you'll ever need on your getaway. The location is only a 10 min drive to the sandy beaches of Bahia Honda. What a great find! The owner,Ann is super friendly and helpful. Suggested a great nearby restaurant, a place we would not have found on our own. And the food sure was fantastic! Go and you won't be disappointed!"
  • 04/14/09
    Positive Rating
    • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
      This is a Breezy Beauty Molly&Dave, Woodland Vermont Review Submitted: April 8, 2009 Date of Stay: March 2009 My husband and I were here in March and this is a great house! It is bright and sunny with a lovely breeze flowing through when you open the windows. The house is clean, well-appointed and comfy with an easy style that lets your vacation mode flow in. It's in a great location with a quick drive to the wonderful Bahia Honda beach and all amenities close by, while enjoying the privacy of your "own home". We toured Key West a couple of times and came home to our place away from the crowds. This is a wonderful rental house! A perfect romantic getaway! The owner, Ann, is very pleasant and helpful,the best! Thank you, we WILL be back!
  • 01/21/09
    Positive Rating
    • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
      A Great Start for 2009! SeaIsle Boss Man Media,PA. Date Submitted: January 21, 2009 Date of Stay: January 2009 Outstanding.. house,location,provisions and Vacation!! We had a group of six stay at this house in Jan 09.. It was such an awesome place and everything we could have wanted was right there! The house was so clean and put together for comfort, just lovely! In the first 5 mins after arriving, we knew we would never want to leave. Thanks to the owner, Ann, she could not have been more helpful!! We rented bikes for a day, rode around looking at Keys, wildlife, had a 19' boat with us and went to Bahia Honda.. beautiful !! Did some fishing, too cold for me to get in the water, 2 friends got in and each got a lobster, we put back... lots of fun for them. Went to Key West for a night.. what a night.. There was plenty to do, see and kept us busy. The best part.. being right at the house fishing off the docks, grilling, enjoying the views and hanging out! Don't think we can wait till next year to come back, plan to be back this summer!! Many,many thanks for the best vacation the 6 of us have ever had!! Kym and company Recommended for: Girls Getaway, Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway, Everybody!

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