Location: Summerland Key, Lower Keys Area, Florida Keys, Florida, USA (Summerland Key is at Mile Marker 25 on the Overseas Highway)
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 3 Baths (Sleeps 9-10)
Keywords: Beach House
This breezy island get-a-way, fashioned in the casual style of Key West & The Bahama Islands, is the perfect vacation spot for anyone seeking to rent a peaceful, charming and conveniently located beach cottage. Located on the ocean with its own private dock and beach, Windswept's first floor (unlike most Florida Keys homes on stilts) is ground level allowing easy access to the kitchen, living room, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and a large screened in porch that stretches the entire waterfront side of the house. The upstairs has 2 bedrooms and 2 adjoining baths. Both upstairs bedrooms have sliding glass doors that open up to a large upstairs balcony with unending water views, a built in sitting area, and an outdoor staircase that leads to the beach.
Bring your boat or rent one and tie up at our new dock. There is also a convenient boat launch on Summerland Key. A vacation to remember for all ages and interests or the perfect hideaway for the artist/writer or fisherman.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace : Fire Pit on the Beach
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed (2)
- Twin/Single Bed (4)
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (2)
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : TV Series Video's ranging from the Office to Sopranos
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Beachfront : Several chaise lounges and beach chairs are available for guests use. Dock has bait station and water hose. Tiki Hut for shade as well.
- Oceanfront
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Can work from the dock (by why would you want to?!)
- Other Amenities
- 2 Kayaks, and 3 Bikes, are available for guest use.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Extra pet deposit may be required
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations) : downstairs living area
- Kid Friendly
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Shelling
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Other Activities
- The turquoise waters offer excellent boating, snorkeling, fishing and all water sports. The end of the dock includes a tiki hut for shade and fish cleaning station. Looe Key, a premier diving reef, is located 6 miles out in the Atlantic and Little Palm Island (an exclusive island resort) is very close and available, by your boat or theirs, for a five star lunch or dinner. Fabulous shopping and dining are 20 minutes away in historic Key West.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
October-December .. $2000/week .. $6000/month
January-Sept .. $2200/week .. $7500/month
Lobster Mini Season... $2500/week
Weekly rentals run Saturday to Saturday
Monthly rentals will be charged additional for utilities
State and Hospitality Taxes apply
Rates may change due to demand/availability
10% downpayment to hold dates and $200 refundable damage deposit
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1940
Managed by the children and grandchildren of the original owners who purchased the property in the 40's and built the house in the late 50's. House was expanded and renovated in the 90's.
Why the Owner Chose Summerland Key
Property was inherited from original owners (third generation Conchs).
The Unique Benefits of this House
Great area restaurants (Square Grouper, Mangrove Mama's, No-Name Pub) and Cuban cuisine (5 Brothers). Excellent fishing off the dock - with lighting to illuminate water at night!
Property Photos
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- Beach and Dock - Oceanfront Summerland Key House with Screened in Porch and Private Dock - Pet Friendly
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- Downstairs living area - Oceanfront Summerland Key House with Screened in Porch and Private Dock - Pet Friendly
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- Upstairs Bedroom - Oceanfront Summerland Key House with Screened in Porch and Private Dock - Pet Friendly
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- Downstairs Master
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- Kitchen
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- Dock
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- View towards kitchen
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- Screened porch sitting area
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- Storm Approaching....
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- Bar on Front Screened Porch
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- Nice catch!
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- Beach side of house
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- View from upper balcony
Traveler Reviews (8)
Charming and Relaxing
Guest: Pittsburgh Fan
(Fayetteville, PA)
Date of Stay: 01/07/12
Review Submitted: 01/25/12
What a great find this home was for a trip to the Keys! Although there are homes are both sides of this rental, the beautiful vegetation and palms gave it a very private feel. The home was very comfortable, but the best part was the amazing screened living area that stretches across the back of the home with high ceilings and a view that was awesome. The back yard is oceanfront and the pier is a great place to get amazing sunset and sunrise shots. Located just 20 miles from Key West, it was a great location for so many sightseeing adventures. We enjoyed seeing the Key deer on Big Pine Key and the beach at Bahia Honda State Park, near the 7 mile bridge. Windswept is a very special place and we are happy we got to enjoy it for the week.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great place for a family
Guest: DP
(South Carolina)
Date of Stay: 08/28/11
Review Submitted: 09/04/11
Our family had an incredibly relaxing stay in this charming ocean-front home. Our kids were happy to just stay at the house and kayak, fish, or snorkel, but we managed to fit in some touristy events. The huge screened in back porch provided a great spot to simply sit and relax while watching the activity on the water. We look forward to returning!
Recommended for:Families with young children.
The most relaxed I have felt in years!
Guest: loulou
(San Diego)
Date of Stay: 04/01/11
Review Submitted: 08/17/11
This vacation home is a true gem! From the moment my family entered we felt at home and relaxed. The home was immaculate and very stylish yet comfortable. Our evenings on the screened in porch feeling the trade winds playing games were priceless. During the day we fished, explored, and took day trips to Key West near by! We will defiantly be back!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
wonderful,relaxing and comfortable
Guest: Kara
(Nashotah,Wisconsin)
Date of Stay: 01/09/11
Review Submitted: 01/17/11
I was lucky enough to stay at this wonderful location for a week in January. Een tho' the weather was not as warm as we would have liked we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this lovely spot. The Tiki hut is a great spot for a cocktail on a hot day and the screened in back living space complete with large fans is a great place to dine or sew or just lounge. The kitchen is appointed with everything we needed to create great meals-complete with a nice gas grill (located on the back lower deck)Even on cool days the upper deck was a warm spot to sit in the sun and read a book. They even had a great library of movies to view in the evening. I would stay here again. Thanks for sharing this great family spot. KB
Recommended for:Sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with teenagers.
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/26/10
Review Submitted: 01/26/10
We LOVED this home! Despite being in the Keys during one of the COLDEST months in over a decade and getting a horrible case of food poisoning from a Key West restaurant, I have very fond memories of our vacation because of where we stayed. Windswept is absolutey lovely. The home was everything that the brochure advertises it to be and more....it actually exceeded our expectations. Everything about Windswept was charming, relaxing and scenic...especially the private beach and the dock from which we enjoyed spectacular sunsets and gazed at the stars. Being there slowed down our pace of life so we could really appreciate every bit of the beautiful view while spending quality time as a family. Windswept was the perfect place for our family vacation and we hope that the owners will continue to share it with others so we can vacation there the next time we're in the Keys. It was absolutely wonderful.
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Guest: Clara1
(Augusta, Ga.)
Date of Stay: 07/27/09
Review Submitted: 07/27/09
What a fabulous trip to the Florida Keys! Your island home is outstanding and we will return as soon as possible. We loved the oceanfront views from our balcony, the downstairs porch for dinner and the dock for cocktails. Thank you for sharing paradise with the rest of the world!
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Guest: Anne37
(Stevensville, MD)
Date of Stay: 06/23/09
Review Submitted: 06/23/09
Must be the best Oceanfront deal in the entire Florida Keys. The house was very stylish and looked like it should be in a magazine. My husband caught dinner just off the dock and I enjoyed the rare downstairs living space (not on stilts). The upstairs bedrooms have an amazing view!
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