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Water Front/Canal Home, Dock, 3 Bedrm 2 Bath, Relaxninthekeys

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Gazing at sunrise in the Atlantic Ocean.

Gazing at sunrise in the Atlantic Ocean. Calm tropical breezes for relaxN. Just dock your boat. Living room with comfortable couches. Everyone is able to visit, no matter where you are in the living area. Kitchen, dining area. Very well stocked kitchen. Master bedroom (king bed) with flat screen TV. 2nd Bedroom, queen bed w flat screen TV. 3rd Bedroom, Highrise bed/twins Upstairs deck. Dock  (30 foot) with cleaning table. (view from the upstairs deck) Canal view from up stairs deck Under House Grill Area, relaxN area and for telling tall fishing tales. Our flats boat at a near by key in the bay. Little Torch in backround. Now this is the way to RELAX after a day of fishing. Tashi, one of our pet guests relaxing on the dock as her owner swims near by. Key Deer, Do Not Feed But Very Friendly Beautiful sunset in the Gulf of Mexico in the  Florida keys!

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  • Minimum stay:N/A
  • Internet:Yes
  • Pets allowed:Yes
  • Wheel chair accessible:No

Located in a relaxing family neighborhood, this tropical "keys style" stilt house has ocean access with deep water dockage in the backyard.

The interior of the house has the keys influence in decor and an open floor plan. Great for visiting while in the kitchen, dining room or living room, no one is left out or misses a thing. Split floor plan, walk thru closet to bathroom in the master bedroom. Living area is all upstairs so that you can open the house to the relaxing tropical breeze and a great view of the canal, water view and a peek through the houses to see the bay.

Make your drinks and sit on the deck and enjoy the peaceful neighborhood, located just far enough from Key West yet close enough to run in and join the famous "SUNSET at Mallory Square". Watch the people and street performers as everyone applauds and toasts another gorgeous day in the Florida Keys.

Keywords: NO Smoking, Dog Friendly (sprayed & cleaned after pet rentals) Stilt cottage

Property Type

      • House

      Accommodation Type

          • Vacation Rental

          Suitability

          • Pets Considered:

            With $200 non-refundable deposit for pet cleaning after each pet. Pets must be approved. Strictly enforced....morecollapse

          • Minimum Age Limit For Renters:

            Not rented to college students or adults under 25 years of age. Strictly enforced....morecollapse

          • Non Smoking Only

          Bedrooms

          • 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, Beds for 6
          • Bedroom 1
          • Bedroom 2
          • Bedroom 3
          • Details:

            King size beds (1) Master Bedroom w/TV, Queen size Beds (1) 2nd Bedroom w/TV, Twin or Single Beds (1) 3rd Bedroom Hi-rise beds. (makes to 2 singles)...morecollapse

          Bathrooms

          • 2.0 Bathrooms
          • Bathroom 1
          • Bathroom 2

          Kitchen & Dining

          • Kitchen:

            Very well equiped with pretty much all you can think of, spices as well....morecollapse

          • Cooking Utensils:

            Well stocked for those that enjoy cooking. ...morecollapse

          • Microwave
          • Dishwasher
          • Ice Maker
          • Refrigerator

          Amenities

          • Linens Provided:

            Plenty of towels but no beach towels, you must provide your own....morecollapse

          • Washing Machine:

            Located in the main bathroom....morecollapse

          • Air Conditioning:

            Central...morecollapse

          • Parking For RV/Boat/Trailer
          • Parking Off Street

          Other Amenities

              • Details:

                30 foot dock on deep water canal with fish cleaning table, plenty of off street parking for your boat trailer and vehicles. Under house seating to watch the fish cleaning action and cheer on your favorite boat cleaner while grilling the days catch. Nicely shaded with a wonderful breeze to help cool you down after that long day on the water. Swim in the canal, the way it's done in the keys. Then to the upstairs deck to eat and watch the sun go down with a toast to another wonderful day in the keys. ...morecollapse

              Entertainment

              • Stereo
              • DVD Player
              • Satellite / Cable
              • VCR

              Communications

              • Telephone:

                No long distance provided. Calling card required....morecollapse

              • Wireless Internet
              • Broadband Access

              Outdoor Features

              • Lanai / Gazebo:

                Relaxing area under the house in the shade away from the heat of the day to sit and enjoy the tropical breeze....morecollapse

              • Deck / Patio
              • Outdoor Grill

              Location & View

              • Waterfront:

                Deep water canal, no fixed bridges, outlets right into the bay. Swimming in the canal, like the locals, water is clear and changes with the tide....morecollapse

              • Water View

              Activities

              • Restaurants
              • Swimming
              • Wind-Surfing
              • Fishing
              • Snorkeling/Diving
              • Kayaking
              • Cycling
              • Water Skiing
              • Sight Seeing
              • Boating
              • Shopping
              • Wildlife Viewing
              • Miniature Golf
              • Shelling
              • Cinemas
              • Museums
              • Golf
              • Sailing

              Other Activities

                  • Details:

                    Visit Mallory Square in Key West and watch 'Sunset' with the locals. Swim with the dolphin, visit the Turtle Hospital. Looe Key located just offshore, a unique and beautiful dive spot, rated one of the best in the countr, also great for the snorkeling set. Dining at Mangrove Mama's, Parrotdise, Square Grouper, The Crab Shack, Boondocks and Little Palm Island to name just a few. Drive to Key West and visit Hemmingway House and the 6 toed cats, the Southern Most Point, Truman White House and ride the Conch (KONK) train to hear of local history. Summer time there is the Underwater Music Festival or the famous Fantasy Fest. Visit beautiful Bahia Honda State Park for the beach, and snorkel tours to Looe Key, rated in the top 10 as one of the best Florida beaches. See the Key Deer, located on near by Big Pine Key, look but don't feed! Very close As you can see tons to do and much more. Or just pull up a chair in the shallows by an island and enjoy a good read....morecollapse

                   

                  Reviews

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                  • Fishing and relaxing in the sun

                    Fishing and relaxing in the sun

                    • Guest Holly
                    • Date of stay 12/29/12
                    • Review Submitted 01/13/13
                    Our vacation time went by all too quickly! This home was exactly as advertised. The location was perfect for us. It was close enough to Key West to go there but also had very nice restaurants 10 or 15 minutes away. If you like to cook, the house is very well supplied with everything one would need. The house is well maintained... the owner recently painted and the steps up to the house had been replaced recently. The owner was very quick to get back to us with any questions that we had. The neighborhood was friendly and we enjoyed our daily walks. We took 2 charters with Capt. Jimmy Bailey (the boat is "Hooked Up" out of Key West and had 2 very good days of fishing. Restaurants...lets see: The Square Grouper and the Crab Shack are nearby. We also liked the Hogfish Grill on Stock Island - hard to find but worth the search. And my birthday was celebrated at the Sunset Grill at the Marathon side of the 7-mile bridge. Mother Nature obliged us with a gorgeous sunset there. All in all we had a blast. I would recommend it to anyone! Can't wait to come back.

                    Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, pet owners, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

                    Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0

                  • Our Christmas Escape

                    Our Christmas Escape

                    • Guest pam
                    • Date of stay 12/17/11
                    • Review Submitted 03/26/12
                    What a great place to stay! Location is convienet to many places. We were right in the middle for going to Key West and Marathon. The owners are super and made sure our stay was very enjoyable. I would highly recommend renting this home. We were less tha 5 minutes from Loo key, parrotdise, and Boondocks. I would definately rent this home again! I was great to bring the lawn chair out and sit by the canal and read a book. Grilling in December is a bonus when you're from Ohio.

                    Recommended for: Adventure seekers, pet owners, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

                    Owner response: Thank you Pam, we are so glad you had a relaxing time. That is what the Keys are all about. We hope your "warm" memories carry you through the year.

                    Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2

                  • Our Home Away From Home

                    Our Home Away From Home

                    • Guest Bev and Ray
                    • Date of stay 01/12/12
                    • Review Submitted 01/19/12
                    My husband and I love this place and have been staying here every January/February for 9 years. It is the perfect location for us - half way between Marathon and Key West. The house is fully equipped and includes things like spices, trash bags and soap for the dishwasher. The owners are very accommodating and we have developed a true friendship with them. One of the things about this house that works for us is that the vacant property across the canal is nothing but mangrove trees (no inhabitants), so it's extremely quiet here and we don't feel like we're peering in someone's window (and vice-versa). Another plus is that the backyard/canal face south so we get the afternoon sun just where we want it. I highly recommend this property.

                    Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, pet owners, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

                    Owner response: Thank you Bev and Ray for the lovely review. It was so nice to finally get the time to meet up and enjoy lunch. I am still recommending the Crab Shack to others! We look forward to seeing you again next year. Stay happy and healthy and enjoy the new grandbaby.

                    Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2

                  • The Brant's

                    The Brant's

                    • Guest John
                    • Date of stay 03/23/11
                    • Review Submitted 04/11/11
                    We had a FABULOUS time on our Keys Vacation. We were familiar with this rental because friends of ours have rented it for many years for a month in the winter, so we were excited when we were able to stay here for a week. The house is very comfortable and the kitchen has everything you could possibly need during your stay, truly a home away from home. Little Torch is a great location, close to stores, great restaurants, the flea market and if you like to boat this is a great location to boat too. It was such a pleasure dealing with the owners of this property, I would highly recommend this as a rental to anyone. We look forward to coming back for another stay!

                    Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

                    Owner response: Thank you John for the kind remarks. We are glad you were able to stay and this time in the MASTER bedroom! We look forward to hearing from you all again. Have a great summer.

                    Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 5/5

                  • Totally Relaxing

                    Totally Relaxing

                    • Guest Jorge
                    • Date of stay 12/26/10
                    • Review Submitted 01/18/11
                    My wife and I were looking for a house with a dock for the boat and this proved the be the best one we found all around br far. This house was so comfortable and well kept, with all the amenities it was a gem. The family really enjoyed this vacation home and we would definetely do this again. The owners were so gracious from the start to finish. They even allowed our little poddle to stay with us.

                    Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway, pet owners, families with young children.

                    Owner response: Thank you Jorge, the pleasure was all ours. We hope to see you again.

                    Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 7/7

                   
                  $3300 per monrh
                  $500 refundable security deposit
                  $200 non-refundable pet deposit
                  $150 maid fee (norm for this area)
                  Once a contract is emailed, the dates will only be held for 7 days.
                  

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                  Owner info

                  Year Purchased: 1998

                  About the owner: We are Ally and Kris, we are a fishing family both for a living and relaxation. We bought our first boat, a charter boat out of Hillsboro Inlet in 1977. We went from that to commercial fishing. First our boat, then running one for someone else, then on to buying a lobster/long line boat. Pulling traps by day, swordfishing at night, buying bigger boats over time as well as pleasure boats. We have strictly commercial fished for over 25 years, without customers but for a food supply. The boat goes out for swordfish and tuna and has traveled from Long Island NY to Barbados and the Gulf of Mexico. At a point we owned a fish market in the "Hamptons" on Long Island, working that and staying there most of the year. Ally has been a Ft Lauderdale Marine Commissioner for 2 years and speaks at fishing clubs and is well respected within the fishing community. I have owned a flower shop for a few years and yes, that is quite a change from our normal line of work. I have been the home base in the past, going along fishing when we had a charter boat or making calls for semi's and ice and to the fish buyer to get prices for the catch when it hit the docks. We are in the same line of work at the story The Perfect Storm. Needless to say it has been exciting and scary at times.

                  Why the Owner Chose Little Torch Key:
                  Ally owned this piece of property with his Dad since he was a teen. After years of it being vacant and us buying out his Dad we decided to sell to buy another house in the area. We were advised to build then sell. Building is a nightmare in the keys! After building we decided we loved it too much and that was the start of our frequent visits to the keys from our home in Pompano Beach, outside of his making port in Key West.

                  The Unique Benefits at this House:
                  We visit our home in the keys to do maintenance of course but then to go out and fish the patch reefs and have company. Most people have not had fresh fish, we catch it in the day time and eat it for dinner that night! We swim in the canal and just enjoy our friends and the peace and quiet of the area. In 1998 we had a house fire in our Pompano Beach home. We were out of house for 10 months. During that time we spent a lot of time in the keys running back and forth. Our house is well stocked for that reason. We want our visitors to enjoy their stay not spend their time shopping to stock the house to fit their needs. There are a multitude of spices, seasoning, oils and such in the cupboard, an extremely well stocked kitchen as well as plenty of towels so if you shower often we have you covered. If you like to clean your catch their is a great fish cleaning table built by a friend on the dock, clean away. And on occasion we love to go to the different beaches that are within half an hour drive. Marathon to Key West, are in the area where we have the best selection. Bahia Honda State Park, rated one of the top 10 beaches, ocean or gulf access, with snorkel boats that leave daily. We love our visits and hate to leave, we hope that you do too.


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                  • Primary: (954) 551-8255 Pls send message via VRBO, I don't always rec. mss thru my phone

                   

                  Photos

                  • Gazing at sunrise in the Atlantic Ocean.

                    Gazing at sunrise in the Atlantic Ocean.

                  • Living room with comfortable couches.

                    Living room with comfortable couches.

                  • Very well stocked kitchen.

                    Very well stocked kitchen.

                  • 2nd Bedroom, queen bed w flat screen TV.

                    2nd Bedroom, queen bed w flat screen TV.

                  • Upstairs deck.

                    Upstairs deck.

                  • Canal view from up stairs deck

                    Canal view from up stairs deck

                  • Our flats boat at a near by key in the bay. Little Torch in backround.

                    Our flats boat at a near by key in the bay. Little Torch in backround.

                  • Tashi, one of our pet guests relaxing on the dock as her owner swims near by.

                    Tashi, one of our pet guests relaxing on the dock as her owner swims near by.

                  • Calm tropical breezes for relaxN. Just dock your boat.

                    Calm tropical breezes for relaxN. Just dock your boat.

                  • Everyone is able to visit, no matter where you are in the living area.

                    Everyone is able to visit, no matter where you are in the living area.

                  • Kitchen, dining area.

                    Kitchen, dining area.

                  • Master bedroom (king bed) with flat screen TV.

                    Master bedroom (king bed) with flat screen TV.

                  • 3rd Bedroom, Highrise bed/twins

                    3rd Bedroom, Highrise bed/twins

                  • Dock  (30 foot) with cleaning table. (view from the upstairs deck)

                    Dock (30 foot) with cleaning table. (view from the upstairs deck)

                  • Under House Grill Area, relaxN area and for telling tall fishing tales.

                    Under House Grill Area, relaxN area and for telling tall fishing tales.

                  • Now this is the way to RELAX after a day of fishing.

                    Now this is the way to RELAX after a day of fishing.

                  • Key Deer, Do Not Feed But Very Friendly

                    Key Deer, Do Not Feed But Very Friendly

                  • Beautiful sunset in the Gulf of Mexico in the  Florida keys!

                    Beautiful sunset in the Gulf of Mexico in the Florida keys!

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