Mitchell's Bayview Villa - Islamorada House on the Bay
- Minimum stay:N/A
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:Yes
- Wheel chair accessible:No
We have completed an inside and outside renovation and it is now available for rent. The Bayview Villa is a private, secluded villa facing Florida Bay and in view of the fabulous Everglades. Quick access to offshore fishing. Located in a lush tropical hammock in a quiet residential area (rare). The villa is approx. 30 feet from the water. The property contains a wading beach and a free marina with night lights, power and water.
The villa itself comes with a fully-equipped new stainless kitchen, full size LG washer and dryer, linens, two queen and one king beds, Cable TV, and a dining room. French doors in the dining area face the bay, spacious 700 square foot patio,and marina giving the feeling of the outdoors being in. Beautiful glass block showers with pebble floors are in both baths.
Islamorada proudly calls itself the 'Fishing Capital of the World' but there is so much more to do
Keywords: House
Property Type
- House
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Suitability
- Children Welcome
- Limited Accessibility
- Non Smoking Only
Bedrooms
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, Beds for 6
- Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 2
- Other (See Description)
Bathrooms
- 2.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
- Bathroom 2
Kitchen & Dining
- Cooking Utensils
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available
- Dishwasher
Amenities
- Clothes Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Parking Off Street
- Parking For RV/Boat/Trailer
Entertainment
Communications
- Wireless Internet
- Telephone
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Grill
Location & View
Activities
- Cinemas
- Massage Therapist
- Medical Services
- Jet Skiing
- Cycling
- Deepsea Fishing
- Fly Fishing
- Freshwater Fishing
- Paragliding
- Scuba Diving Or Snorkeling
- Snorkeling
- Sound/Bay Fishing
- Surf Fishing
- Parasailing
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Water Skiing
- Golf
- Sailing
- Hiking
- Tennis
- Wind-Surfing
- Laundromat
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Hospital
- ATM/Bank
- Botanical Garden
- Churches
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Library
- Marina
- Playground
- Ruins
- Museums
- Live Theater
- Theme Parks
- Restaurants
- Bird Watching
- Eco Tourism
- Paddle Boating
- Scenic Drives
- Walking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Boating
- Sight Seeing
- Shopping
- Fitness Center
- Groceries
- Fishing
Reviews
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Bayview Villa
Guest comment entered by ownerBayview Villa
- Guest Robert and Tara
- Date of stay 04/13/13
- Review Submitted 04/18/13
Our second trip to your beautiful Villa was as enjoyable as the 1st. Lovely place to stay, beautiful view of the water, great other guests to chat with. Thanks you for the fishing guide recommendations of Bamboo Charters. Our bayside fishing was very enjoyable. Riding bikes up the Founder's Park, paddleing through the mangroves. Nice time to sit back and relaxDid you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest Pat John and Heidi and Holly
- Date of stay 03/30/13
- Review Submitted 03/31/13
Phyllis and Bob It really breaks down into enjoying the simple things - a warm breese - manatees in the lagoon - ospreys - pelicans - buddin g flowers at every turn - laughter with old and new friends - yummy appitisers to share at sunset - great stories - "adult beverages" - fish fies - stary nights - full moons - reading - sunning - sleeping outside and oh yes fishing and boating. All these in a paradise you have chosen to share with others - We are blessed in this and await our return in November.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest Bob, Barb and Merlin.
- Date of stay 03/10/12
- Review Submitted 03/18/13
Bob and Phyllis, Thank you so much. The Bayview Villa is a beautiful home, with many amenities for us and Merlin ( Our 13 month Stabyhound) We look forward to 2014and reuniting with the friends we made in the other Villas. Thanks also to Capt Brett Hagood for an amazing day on the gulf. Bob will never forget catching and releasing 2 sharks (The fist was 4-5 feet 50 pounds. Brett is at Islamorada Fish Company marina trueislandadventures.com 305 240-9989. In closing, Bob and Phyllis, you were outstanding hosts and friends.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest Lauren, Matt and Mike, Savannah Ga
- Date of stay 10/21/12
- Review Submitted 10/21/12
Bob and Phyllis. Thank you again for providing such a wonderful place to stay. Thank you for letting us keep the boat here, it made our vacation that much more enjoyable. The Bayview Villa was beautiful as always and you have been wonderful hosts. We can wait until next year when we can come back and experience the magic that is your back yard. Take care and we will see you next year.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
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- Guest Pam & Darrel
- Date of stay 10/12/12
- Review Submitted 10/18/12
Bob & Phyllis, Thanks for getting back to us, we saw the pictures posted on your web site, thank you, it brought back many wonderful memories. We will always remember what a wonderful time we had staying at your beautiful place, the great hospitality we received and fishing with Brian Cone and his crew on the Contagious. Publix really did a great job on the cake and it was special to Darrel and me. Hopefully Darrel and I will get back sooner than later, I’m pushing for it. Darrel and John are already planning for next year’s stay at the Keys Villa in October 2013. Thanks again for all you do and the wonderful memories!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest Gary & Jeanne
- Date of stay 10/12/12
- Review Submitted 10/14/12
Lovely Villa. Wonderful stay. The pups just loved it to. We will be back.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest Pam and Darryl
- Date of stay 10/05/12
- Review Submitted 10/14/12
Bob & Phyllis, Thanks again for another wonderful week at the Keys Villa and great hospitality! Pam sais she’s coming next year, just a warning. Here is the picture of the birthday cake, all edible, what a great 60th surpriseDid you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest Manny, Glenda, Leo and Rhona
- Date of stay 09/29/12
- Review Submitted 10/04/12
First class accommodations. Super bay view!! And super sunsets!! Bob a great host and thanks for the garden tour. It is amazing what you and Phyllis have created. Thanks for everything.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest Donna and Joe
- Date of stay 09/07/12
- Review Submitted 09/11/12
Bob and Phyllis, Our second year here and we absolutely loved it again. Weather was great as was the fishing. Hope you enjoyed the tuna. Thanks for the hospitality. See you next year.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest Laura, Ben and the Boyz
- Date of stay 09/01/12
- Review Submitted 09/11/12
Phyllis and Bob, Missing our "second home) already! We all had a picture perfect week and are sad to be leaving on such a beautiful day - but knowing we'll be back soon makes it bearable. :) Thanks agian for the wonderful time and your friendship.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
Rates
Regular .. $1395/week (for up to 4. $1495 for up to six Fall (Mid August before Thanksgiving $1295/week for 4, $1395 for 5-6 Right on the bay and not up a canal, Look at the sunsets No damage deposit Plus 12.5% state and county Transient rental tax Extra charge for Credit Cards or Pay Pal Payments can also be made to our account at any Wells Fargo Bank nationwide
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- Nearest Airport: Miami International at 74 Miles
- Nearest Motorway: U.S. #1 at 50 Metres
- Nearest Beach: Founders Park at 5 Miles
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2009
About the owner: We are Bob and Phyllis Mitchell and have loved the Keys since we moved to Florida in the late 60's. I was an airline pilot for 25 years and at the same time worked as the Marketing Manager for Florida Sportsman Magazine which I still do consulting work for. Phyllis is a retired teacher who now works as a volunteer to a long list of organizations from the local parks to looking out for abandoned or abused children in the Keys. We both are very community involved and are on many committees. We love fishing, especially when our grandchildren are visiting. We did many years of offshore fishing and after that many years of backcountry but are now slowing down on that. Our big love is plants and gardening and we love to keep the Villa property native and beautiful as well as our nearby house on an acre. We will be thrilled to give you a tour of the local plants and what we have done with the Villa property and ours.
Why the Owner Chose Islamorada:
We have loved the Keys since we moved to Florida in the late 60's. Within a few years we discovered the most delightful Keys hideout in Islamorada that is now the Keys Villa we own and rent. At the time it was a small non-typical motel with just a few units. The Villa is a small house on the property, comfortable for four people, and is free standing on an acre property with a free protected Marina. We keep it constantly up-dated and remodeled, and very comfortable for our guests. The small town laid back atmosphere was very attractive but it took us until 1984 for this villa to come up for sale.
In December 2009 bought the Bayview Villa and have just completed a full inside/outside renovation and it is ready for your visit. There are three other rental accommodations, owned by friends, on the property so it is very quiet. We love it so much that we bought the property two doors north where we now live. We are nearby for your needs but not there unless you need us.
The Unique Benefits at this House:
The property is so quiet with so few guests that folks naturally socialize. Nightly visits to the bay for the sunset, drinks and snacks become a norm. Maybe half the guests to the property are return people for years. A big hit is the occasional visits by an octopus which darts around changing colors as she passes over the bottom. Years ago one was feeding on the shrimp in my bait bag and when the bag was taken away from her she started putting her tentacles up on the dock looking for more. Soft heart, I fed her a few.
Contact us
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Photos
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The Sunset Afterglow many times is the biggest show
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Spacious Living Room/Flat Screen TV/Coral Fireplace/Diningroom and Buffett
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One of two glass block pebble floor showers and bath
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Stainless kitchen with LG appliances and full size LG Washer/Dryer
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Ocean BR with King bed/Bay BR with Queen/Murphy Bed Queen/3 Flat Screen TV
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Snapper fishing is big with Zachary
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Friendly Pelican drops by for a hand out. Manatees cruise by occasionally
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A must is to watch our famous sunsets. Bring your camera.
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700 sq ft shell paver patio facing the marina and Florida Bay
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Lounging on our point looking at the bay. Picnicing, Sunbathing or Fishing
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Osprey in nearby ( two miles) Everglades National Park - Pat Ford Photo
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Spiny Lobster abound for catching (in season) and eating
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Backcounty fishing for Bonefish to Offshore Fishing for Sail - Pat Ford Photo
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Ben and Devon show off a nice Snapper
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Flats skiff works the shallow looking for the wary bonefish. Pat Ford photo
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An elegant Egret soars nearby as our Bayview Logo. Pat Ford Photo
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