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Lower Keys Retreat and Boaters Paradise

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Exterior
Aerial view
Exterior
Property grounds
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Ramrod Key, FL
  • Place, Big Pine Key Flea Market
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, National Key Deer Refuge Visitor Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Florida Keys Beaches
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Balcony

About this property

Lower Keys Retreat and Boaters Paradise

Enjoy your stay at our beautiful Keys home! With a 60 ft waterfront dock--- only 3 canals from the Atlantic, there is plenty of room to keep your boat, use our kayaks and paddleboards, or sit and sip your favorite cocktail (the picture is older and all foliage around the dock has been removed, approx 32 ft of dockage before the boat lift). The 1,300 sq ft house features an open floorplan, 2 bedrooms (sleeping 6), pullout sofa bed (sleeps 2), and 2 bathrooms. We also have a "pack-n-play" and a bed guard rail for use if needed. The huge wrap-around covered porch is the perfect spot to have morning coffee or afternoon happy hour.
Just a short boat ride to the open waters of the Gulf and Atlantic, you are minutes away from world-class snorkeling and diving at Looe Key Reef, amazing lower-keys fishing, and unlimited sightseeing adventures. You’ll love swimming the sand bars at nearby Picnic Island and Marvin Key, or explore and find your own special place!
Boondocks Grille & Draft House and the famous Tiki Bar & Grill are just a mile away, a quick walk or bike ride from the house. Enjoy great food, live entertainment, and miniature golf the kids will love.
If you are ready to come and enjoy everything the Keys has to offer, this is the place to be!!
** (4) outside security cameras which monitor driveway, boat dock, east yard (to the left when facing front of property) and the street area. These can be disabled during your stay with request.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
A single behaved dog permitted with optional pet fee. No other pets allowed.
Boat lift is for owner-use only and not available to renters.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1992965
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the neighborhood

Summerland Key

Located on the waterfront, this vacation home is in Breezeswept Beach Estates, a neighborhood in Summerland Key. Florida Keys Beaches and Coupon Bight Aquatic Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Blue Hole and Big Munson Island. With jet skiing, kayaking, and snorkeling nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Ramrod Key, FL

What's nearby

  • Big Pine Key Flea Market - 6 min drive - 7.0 km
  • National Key Deer Refuge Visitor Center - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Coupon Bight Aquatic Preserve - 7 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Florida Keys Beaches - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Key West Visitors Center - 8 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪No Name Pub - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pop's Smoke Shed - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Boondock's Grille & Drafthouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Morning Joint - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Forks & Stix - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lower Keys Retreat and Boaters Paradise pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Lower Keys Retreat and Boaters Paradise?

As of May 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lower Keys Retreat and Boaters Paradise on Sep 20, 2026 start from $189, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lower Keys Retreat and Boaters Paradise?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lower Keys Retreat and Boaters Paradise?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lower Keys Retreat and Boaters Paradise located?

Located in Breezeswept Beach Estates, this vacation home is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Coupon Bight Aquatic Preserve and within 6 mi (10 km) of Florida Keys Beaches and Big Pine Key Flea Market. National Key Deer Refuge Visitor Center and Crab Key are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trappers T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dale W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We LOVED our stay in this Ramrod Key home. It was very clean, kitchen had everything we needed for the month, furniture was comfortable, loved the porch and underneath porch area. Greg our host was very quick to respond to our needs. Only one suggestion I could give to the host would be to move the air condition unit from under the master bedroom to the side of the home, it is very loud and it's makes it hard to sleep, eventually you get used to it after about 2 weeks. Other than that it was fabulous!!
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was great, location was perfect. Had a fantastic time. Greg was extremely helpful and check in was super easy.
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Close to open water near many restaurants and bars. Owner is easy to work with.
Stayed 27 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Met our expecations

Property was clean and well kept.
Stayed 27 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home

The house had more amenities than we expected. Paddle boards, kayaks, and more. The owner was great to work with when any questions came up. It’s close to loo key resort and had a friend stay there and come diving with us during the day.
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Marlene K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location on Ramrod Key

We love this location for easy access to open water. Property includes 2 kayaks and 2 paddle boards. Property manager was responsive and nice to work with. Renovated primary bathroom shower is beautiful. Could use additional updates including new mattresses/bedding and kitchen island.
Stayed 34 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Slina C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Vacay

A rough start. Owners were very available at all times. Location is great. Close to markets, restaurant, gas on the water and on land. Space enough for 8. We had family come in during the month. Everyone had a great time.
Stayed 29 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelley N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay!!

Perfect vacation for the family!
Stayed 42 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good times!

Clean home, great location, great neighborhood. Greg was easy to work with & responsive. We had a great time! 🙂 Pam
Stayed 29 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dean S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Greg was a wonderful host in the property met our needs.

Greg was a wonderful host in the property met our needs.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Alice H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great kayaking spot

We spent a lot of time paddling out of the canal and into the shallow bay to look for aquatic life. We saw nurse sharks, Bonnethead sharks, rays, barracudas and more! The bird sightings were also wonderful - lots of herons and egrets and a resident osprey. We paddled around the small island at the end of the Key as well. The upper porch is a lovely place for coffee and breakfast in the morning.
Stayed 55 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Anne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

November stay 2021

Our over all stay was very nice. We were disappointed in the lack of lighting downstairs, the dock electric not working and not a long enough extension cord provided to make up for the electricity on the dock not working. A safety issue was the set up for the washer and dryer. The lids are just too heavy and one of the cords broke holding up the lid while getting into the washer. We were lucky there was not an injury.
Stayed 35 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 4, 2022
Anne, We are glad you enjoyed your stay, but were not happy to hear about the couple of items that did not meet your expectations. We will make sure we check and repair if needed the washer/dryer supports and appreciate the feedback. The lids need to be sturdy due to the hurricanes and windy weather we sometimes get down in the keys. We do have plenty of extension cords for guest use and if the electric is not working at the dock we could have had this repaired during your stay if notified. Your review will help us improve the experience and stays we offer to our guests. Regards, Greg
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun

Great location for lobstering and fishing. Easy commute to Key West. Can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Greg Rhodes

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