Free Private Marina right on Florida Bay with quick access to Gulf and Ocean
Location: Islamorada, Islamorada Area, Florida Keys, Florida, USA (Half-way down the Keys. Overlooks FL Bay and the Everglades) View Map
Accommodations: House on One-acre Bay Hammock, 2 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 1 Bath (Sleeps 4)
Private, secluded villa faces Florida Bay in view of the fabulous Everglades. Located in a lush tropical hammock in a quiet residential area (rare). The villa is approx. 50 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 kitchen, washer and dryer, linens, queen and king beds, Cable TV, VCR, and a Florida room for dining. Windows in the living room and bedroom cover two thirds of the wall giving the feeling of the outdoors being in. Beautiful glass block shower in good-sized shower.
Islamorada proudly calls itself the "Fishing Capital of the World."
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
2009 pricing, $1095 for up to four. $795 for fall
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.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Mitchell's Keys Villa - Private, Secluded House on the Bay
Year Purchased: 1984
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 clean, 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. There are three other rental accomodations, 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 on One-acre Bay Hammock
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 tenacles up on the dock looking for more. Soft heart, I fed her a few.
You will be a local in the Keys going here, just down the street to the right a block. Great breakfast and lunch.
Great friends and special store for Kayaks and all varieties of outdoor gear
Everything you need for your outdoor vacation from clothing to tackle and bait. Even a Ladies clothing department
Owner's Map of Islamorada
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. I still work for Florida Sportsman but I am retired from the airlines. 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.
Property Photos
- Free Private Marina right on Florida Bay with quick access to Gulf and Ocean - Islamorada Area/Islamorada, FL - Florida Vacation Rental
- Lounging on our point looking at the bay. Picnicing, Sunbathing or Fishing - Islamorada Area/Islamorada, FL - Florida Vacation Rental
- Master Bedroom with King Size Bed - Islamorada Area/Islamorada, FL - Florida Vacation Rental
- Spacious Florida room for dining with nearby fully equipt kitchen
- Living Room with Digital TV has a new Queen size Murphy Bed with thick mattress
- The Bathroom is equipt with a beautiful glass block shower
- The Villa is a free standing house with a view of Florida Bay
- Osprey in nearby ( two miles) Everglades National Park - Pat Ford Photo
- Boating, Fishing and Paddle Sports. Backcountry Kayak rental next door
- Spinny Lobster abound for catching (in season) and eating
- Backcounty fishing for Bonefish to Offshore Fishing for Sail - Pat Ford Photo
- Snapper fishing is big with Zachary
- Ben and Devon show off a nice Snapper
- Friendly Pelican drops by for a hand out. Manatees cruise by occasionally
- Sensational Sunsets, and with luck, a chance to see the "Green Flash"
- The Sunset afterglow sometimes is the biggest show
Guest Comments (3)
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Toni and Ed , Bowie, Maryland
Homeowner Response:
Toni and Ed: Thanks for your great comments and having a great time with us. Next time you need to visit our personal property just to the north two doors and see what we have done with the native tropical plants. Just want you to know that we will be buying another place on the propetry if the villa is rented. We look forward to seeing you another time. Bob and Phyllis
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Eric and Gwen ,
Homeowner Response:
Eric and Gwen are exactly why we get so much joy renting our little piece of paradise in Islamorada. They come to enjoy the many aspects of the Keys that we love so much. We are just two properties away, and delight in passing along any tips that we have learned in our 25+ years in the Keys. We hope they will be back many times as most of our guest are Bob and Phyllis
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Dear Future and Past Guests We have been renting our Villa on the bay in Islamorada with pride for many years. We take that pride in our property, the Villa, and showing our guests a great time in the Keys. OUr full time home is just two properties away and we are there and ready if need us at any time. We fish and can advise you on offshore and inshore fishing and guides. We can also advise you on shopping and restaurants. We can show you a wonderful variety of native plant on the Villa property. If you like tropical native plants we would enjoy giving you a tour of our tropical hammock next door on our property that we have spent the last 10 year landscaping with the Florida and Keys Plants We are just starting this Guest comment section July 2010 and welcome your imput. Come on down to the Keys Bob and Phyllis Mitchell Mitchell's Key Villa 866 664-4163