Location: Private Homes, Key Largo, Key Largo Area, Florida Keys, Florida, USA View Map
Accommodations: Villa, 2 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 1 Bath (Sleeps 4)
Keywords: Villa
Relax in this peaceful, open-water, bird and wildlife sanctuary with private views of the State Park. From your living room sofa, only 9 feet from water's edge, you can watch fish swim and birds fly, or if you prefer, you may simply sit and enjoy the ebb and flow of the tide. In these environmentally friendly surroundings, you can observe, in a way you never have, marine life and native birds in unobstructed waters. Just off the property you can find nature trails leading to quiet beaches. The patio offers views of a back yard aquarium and the spectacular beauty of the Florida Keys. Launch our canoe or kayaks into this ecological paradise and paddle your way along easy-to-follow, marked mangrove trails. *
You will be very comfortable is these extremely clean and well-appointed surroundings. This property has brand-new everything: New Sealy Posturepedic beds, new furnishings and linens, iPad 2, wireless internet access, two plasma flat-screen TV's. Blu-Ray DVD, Netflix, Saltillo tile floors, new kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops.
*Includes canoe, kayaks and binoculars
We are a few minutes from Marathon and only 1-1/2 hours from the Miami International Airport, and an hour's drive to Key West, which makes this a centrally located vacation destination.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Gazebo
- View/Location
- Oceanfront
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Amenities include: iPad 2, wireless internet access, two plasma flat screen TV's, Blu-Ray DVD, Netflix, new state of the art washer and dryer, canoe, kayaks, binoculars, beach chairs and umbrella, beach mats, tiki hut, new Weber stainless barbecue gas grill, hammock, picnic table, outdoor furniture, yoga-stretching mats, books, snorkel/mask and fins, fishing poles and light tackle, bait freezer, cable, A/C, two queen beds, fold-out sofa, ceiling fans, refrigerator, oven, microwave, coffee maker, blender, toaster, hair dryer, clothes iron, lobster pot, tea pot, dishware and cooking utensils, spices, oil and vinegar, coffee, tea, cream and sugar, all paper products, linens and towels.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Not Suitable for Children
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Other Activities
- *Activities include: fish and bird watching, reading and relaxing, wildlife photography, canoeing, kayaking, beach combing, snorkeling, scuba diving, fly fishing, deep sea fishing, sailing, power boating, hiking and exploring nature trails in the State Park. You can take day trips to the Everglades National Park, visit John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, The Turtle Hospital and Museum, Dolphin Research Center, watch the annual migration of east coast sea birds, The Theater of The Sea, Bird and Wildlife Nature Center, World Wide Sportsman, art galleries, enjoy fantastic seafood and watch the sunsets.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
*$1200 week May-November *$1400 week December-April. Monthly/long-term available.
*$300 deposit holds your dates. You may pay balance when you arrive.
*Contents should be returned to its original condition, except for the laundry.
*Accommodations are for up to 4 adults no over night guests allowed. 2 car parking
*Check-in 3:00pm, check-out 11:00am Sorry no pets allowed, no smoking inside.
*Cancellation policy, deposit is fully refunded with a 60 day notice.
*Boat dock available only upon request. Boat trailer parking at local ramp.
*All Guests Must Be A Minimum 21 Years Of Age. No disturbance policy after 10:00.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Quiet Open Water Estuary Overlooking Peaceful Nature Refuge
Year Purchased: 2005
The Unique Benefits at this Villa
You will have the opportunity to relax in an open water nature preserve, offering private views of the State Park. From your sea wall, watch the annual migration of east coast sea birds. From the patio watch spectacular sunrises over the Atlantic Ocean. Later in the day walk across the street and watch a breath-taking sunset over the Gulf of Mexico. Or just hang out in the hammock and immerse yourself in the tranquility of this ecological paradise. Take morning or afternoon walks through the nature trails in the State Park and comb the beaches in undisturbed tranquility. Open your windows and enjoy the cooling ocean breeze. In the picnic area there is a tiki hut, barbecue and hammock.
* All wildlife and scenic photos were taken off back patio.
Property Photos
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- sunrise on patio overlooking State Park - Islamorada Vacation Villa with Kayaks
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- living room 9 feet from waters edge - Islamorada Vacation Villa with Kayaks
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- kitchen - Islamorada Vacation Villa with Kayaks
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- bedroom with water views
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- living area
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- back yard views
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- bird watching from the sofa
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- roseate spoonbill & blue heron
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- back yard
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- watch the ebb and flow of the tides
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- treasured resident
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- sea turtles
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- patio views of the wildlife preserve
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- tiki hut & picnic area
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- sunset from patio
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- back yard aquarium
Traveler Reviews (3)
But in every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks. ~~ John Muir
Guest: Jim and Wendy
(Cincinnati, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 09/25/11
Review Submitted: 10/23/11
Abandoning the rain clouds of Cincinnati, we embarked on a promise of seclusion and tranquility. On our flight descent we glided over an iridescent rainbow, a positive omen of the week to come in Long Key, Florida. This idyllic cluster of seaside villages is like sauntering into a dream ... the phenomenal preserve allows abundant time to seek and ponder...rejuvenate and reflect. The blunt silence is therapeutic and the ubiquitous wildlife is captivating. No snorkel required in the lucent waters--we spied gar fish, crabs, sea anemone, and a horseshoe crab scavenging the ocean floor. Fashionable feathered friends soared overhead to hunt, rest, and model for the camera lens. Wendy lived on the welcoming veranda savoring the sights and sounds of the serene sanctuary...morning coffee, yoga and quiet time, inhaling the ebb and flow of the tides, evening dinner by candlelight. We paddled the kayak daily navigating through the liquid cobalt and lush mangroves. One crisp morning the Brave and Bold ventured to a deserted beach on the Atlantic Ocean! Paddling the placid lagoon at dusk became a favorite routine to swallow the hand painted sunsets. Swaying in the hammock by the glow of an autumn moon we witnessed enchanting shooting stars falling to earth. Ahhhhh...this is the respite we craved. Even in the balmy storms and rain, this place is a magical mirage. Our side trips included Key West, Long Key State Park, Anne's Beach, Key Deer Refuge, Islamorada, and Sombrero Beach. All the excursions convinced us and confirmed one thing--this peaceful Long Key oasis is the most delicious spot in the entire Keys! On our exit from the Keys Jerry enthusiastically recommended biking the Everglades. We shunned the tram and busted our bouncing bottoms riding 15 miles through otherworldly landscape--glorious! Jerry and Deborah are such fabulous, friendly hosts diligently attending to the needs of their guests--a compassionate, industrious couple possessing a wealth of information and history about the Florida Keys environment. Thank you so much, Jerry and Deborah, for sharing your private paradise with us. What a blessing and a gift--we are fortunate to have discovered the MOST exquisite jewel in the Keys ! We hope to return to share this gem with family & grandchildren. SAW: Black Racers, Roseate Spoonbill, Egrets, Ibis, Heron, Bald Eagle, Woodpecker, Falcon, Brown Anole Lizard, Iguana, Key Deer, Orb Weaver Spider, Loggerhead Sea Turtles, Anhinga, Osprey & Navy Fighter jets :)
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
A wonderful place! Loved it! Just as pictured and described!
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/26/11
Review Submitted: 03/08/11
My husband and I totally loved this place! We were there Feb. 26 - March 5, 2011 and stayed in one of the 2 bedroom units on the first floor....which was PERFECT for nature watching...saw a stingray right off the deck! Nothing like coffee in the morning out there, either! All renters respected each other's privacy, and the owner and his wife were the best! VERY helpful! Loved having the kayaks there for our enjoyment! We grilled steaks outside, and had dinner in the tikki hut. The place was beautiful, well taken care of, and clean. A nice, quiet location....no tourists walking around as you would see in a resort. If you want peace and quiet - this place is it! A wonderful place to relax. Probably should have done a little more of that! There is much to do in the area. Restaurants are about 20 minutes away. Nice being about halfway in the Keys....close enough to visit Key West easily. Visited the Turtle Hospital, Dolphin Research Center, Bahia Honda, Sombrero Beach, Anne's Beach, day trip to Key West where we visited the Mel Fisher Museum, the Hemmingway Mansion, climbed up the Lighthouse, and shopped along Duval street and took in Mallory Square for the sunset. Walked the Golden Orb trail in Long Key State Park. Ate at Morada Bay, Lazy Days, The Wreck, Island Fish Co, Frank's Grill, Sloppy Joes (Key West) all of which were excellent! We highly recommend staying here! You'll love it! Thank you for a memorable vacation!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+.
Peaceful and relaxing keys vacation
Guest: gxl0pia
(Homestead, Florida)
Date of Stay: 06/14/08
Review Submitted: 07/01/08
Property was as pristine as advertised with all of the amenities listed. The owner was very helpful and the property was well maintained. View was great and having the available kayaks and canoe allowed us the opportunity to take advantage of the park. Entrance to canal was a little tricky to find the first time when bringing in boat but was an easy trip the rest of the week. The local Italian restaurant was surprisingly good. Good fishing both flats and deep water with immediate access. Although there are several apartments there we had good privacy with the upstairs apartment, and could still sit and talk with other vacationers when we wanted. Saw many rays and other interesting fish and birds from the deck.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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