Upscale ocean front home & easy canal boat access to Gulf or Atlantic
THE ADVENTURER'S RETREAT - BIG PINE KEY BUNGALOW IS YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME WHERE YOU CAN RELAX AND ENJOY THE CENTRALIZED LOCATION TO ALL THE BEST ADVENTURES THE FLORIDA KEYS HAVE TO OFFER. ALL ROOMS HAVE AN OCEAN AND/OR CANAL VIEW!
-Location- The Big Pine Key Bungalow is located on the East side of Big Pine Key. The living room and kitchen area opens up to three large sliding glass door windows giving an expansive view of the Bogie Chanel and No Name Key.
Within a 5 minute drive (or less), you get to nearly all the essential items on the island. The supermarket, WinnDixie, is a 5 minute drive and offers home deliveries of your groceries. You will also find many restaurants nearby as there are several in the same complex as the WinnDixie. Grabbing some drinks at the drive through liquor store, Coconuts, is always an interesting experience! Big Pine also has a Walgreens, CVS, ACE Hardware, UPS, and many fishing stores. Big Pine Key Park, is an oceanfront park less than a mile away offering many fun things from bocce ball courts, tennis court, basketball and handball courts, to a great skatepark and jungle gym for the little ones.
Big Pine Key is located in the heart of the Florida Keys, and is known for its endangered Key Deer. Key West is only 40 minutes away, and Marathon 20 minutes away. One of the best beaches in the Florida Keys is the beautiful Bahia Honda Beach and State Park, which is only 10 minutes away!
-Technology & Smart House- If you like working remotely, look no further Digital Nomads! Find relaxation, comfort, and fast gigabit internet all from your Florida Keys ocean home away from home. We have a foldable desk with monitor and HDMI cables ready to connect to your computer (and a WiFi connected printer).
This home was thoughtfully and tastefully done to allow for maximum usability, storage, and cleanliness. With many smart home features, so you can easily control the blinds (we can program them for you to open at sunrise every day as the sunrises are spectacular!), lights, thermostat, and music all from the provided tablet or from your own smartphone.
-Bedrooms- The beds are all high end Murphy beds with memory foam mattresses. This makes the rooms versatile so you can convert the room to use it as you wish during the day (office, workout room, etc.) and put the bed down to sleep in at night. Our back two bedrooms have comfortable Queen beds and the Master has a King bed. If needed, the living room sofas can convert into 1 Twin bed or 2 very small beds for someone shorter than 4.5 feet.
-Bathrooms- There are two bathrooms both equipped with showers and bathtubs. The Master bathroom has a Whirlpool jet tub, so you can have an amazing bath! Also, the Master bathroom shower tower provides 5 different modes to enjoy your shower in several different ways (rain, soak, spray, etc.). Toilet paper, hand soap, and shampoo/shower gel are provided.
-Living Room and Kitchen- Enjoy watching the sunrise from bed with a gourmet coffee or from the living room or the patio (our coffee maker makes great specialty coffees!). Be awed by natural phenomena such as iguanas roaming the grounds, Key Deer grazing, magnificent heat lightning storms at night, and much more. Unwind by drinking a cocktail and happy hour appetizers on the patio with breezy open ocean views of the Bogie Channel and No Name Key.
The living room and kitchen imbue tranquility with the peaceful views of the ocean. Watch as birds and boats cruise by, as well as the occasional manatee! With a Sonos surround sound system, you will be sure to enjoy your time here with high fidelity sound. Our kitchen is stocked with everything you need from cutlery to pots, blender, coffee maker, and more. Our Transformer Table can expand or shrink depending upon your needs (seating 1 to 10 people). The kitchen island can also be moved to suit your needs of this space, such as doing a sunrise group yoga session. This house is very flexible and allows for a lot of versatility!
We make it easy for you to just bring your suitcases (and toys like boats or wave runners!) so you can begin your vacation. The entire house is yours during your stay.
-Outdoors- From the deck, enjoy the views and the warm tropical wind as you sit elevated 16' above the ground. Our patio table and chairs allow for 4 people to sit comfortably at the table with 4 foot stools that can be used for additional seating. The 3 burner Dyna-Glo grill will make grilling your latest catch enjoyable with your exceptional viewpoint of the canal and ocean.
Our 90’ seawall dock on our canal can likely support up to a 45' boat. Assuming a shallow draft and the mean low tide in front of the dredged channel is 3’, your boat should have no problem getting in or out! A neighbor in the canal has a 40' center console with 3 outboards and has no problem. You can view an interactive nautical chart here. Given our property setup, we have ample space for your boat trailers. Please let us know if you plan to bring more than one boat so we can confirm dimensions for trailer parking. We know many people down here say you need several boats when your in the Keys!
-Activities- Whether you enjoy the beach, boating, fishing, sand bars, paddle boarding, kayaking, biking, walking, jogging, scuba diving, snorkeling, kiteboarding or sightseeing, this location provides endless opportunities for adventure and leisure activities.
As listed above in our Amenities section, we provide you access to a number of activities so you don’t have to bring all these things with you. Such as snorkel gear, beach essentials, yoga mats, a kayak, and more!
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There are so many fun things to do in the Keys! We've put together a few things of our favorite things to do at our house or in the general area:
- Wake up to the incredible sunrises - Amazing fishing anywhere you go - Kiteboard right in front of the house - Visit the Dry Tortugas National Park and delve into this fascinating old military base in paradise - Relax on the sandbar right in front of the house - Travel to Looe Key and snorkel or scuba on this living coral reef - Explore the backcountry such as the Content Keys easily from your back porch - Snorkel with our provided gear at the nearby Horseshoe Beach and look for tropical fish, stingray, grouper, and more - Be a real tourist and enjoy all the fun things in Key West, yet escape the hustle and come back to the tranquility (only ~40 minutes away) - Relax on the deck and sunbathe, read, sleep, etc. - Visit Bahia Honda and enjoy the beach, snorkel, or walk around the area and explore - Drink an incredible Margarita at Kiki’s Sandbar outdoor dining and bar - Use the provided binoculars and enjoy views of birds, fish, boaters, and if you are lucky a manatee! - Go fishing, swimming, kayaking, snorkeling, scuba diving, spear fishing or lobstering from your own boat or local boat tours - Take a hike or run at the nearby park or wander over to the Blue Hole, No Name Key trails, or the Fred C. Manillo Wildlife Trail - Drive along the famous Highway 1 looking at the beautiful Keys in either direction you go - Add a dollar bill to No Name Pub right down the road - Embrace your inner foodie and go to 2 of the top 15 restaurants in the US for 2021 by visiting Latitude's Restaurant (#4) and Better than Sex (#11) in Key West - Go for a tandem sky dive with Skydive Key West and take in your beautiful surroundings from a higher perspective - See the amazing stars on most nights or heat lightning storms ripple across the clouds!
One of our best stays on big Pine over 30 years. Morning view of sunrise awesome, and very good otherwise. Only issue is canal has a very shallow entrance at low tide but passable with caution even with boats larger than my 23' bay boat.
Tony M.
2025 年 7 月に 35 泊滞在
宿泊者限定の口コミ
10/10 (非常に良い)
Skip V.
2024 年 3 月 4 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Great property
Great property. Easy boating. Great view
Skip V.
2024 年 1 月に 42 泊滞在
VrboOwnerからの 返信 (投稿日 : 2024 年 3 月 4 日)
Thank you Skip, we appreciate it very much and are glad you all had such a wonderful time!
宿泊者限定の口コミ
4/10 (不満)
Doris B.
2026 年 5 月 2 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン
気になった点 : 掲載情報の正確さ
The view was wonderful with sunrises and full moons rising. Unfortunately the listing was not accurate. The listing that I read said there was heat, that The pool is heated that was not the case on either. The stairs in the pool were a a safety hazard. It wasn’t a pool but an over large bathtub. They were not bolted down and the handles turned around and around. The listing said is was for six people. It was too small for six. The living area had a couch that barely sat two people. We did have a visit from some friends who had to use their own lounge chairs.It would be good for one couple on a short basis. We were there 94 nights and 7 would have been plenty. Very disappointing and the time we stayed was was too long and very uncomfortable. We way overpaid for this property to be so miserable
Doris B.
2026 年 1 月に 94 泊滞在
VrboOwnerからの返信 (投稿日 : 2026 年 5 月 6 日)
We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the views, sunrises, & full moons during your stay!
We’re sorry to hear that other aspects of your experience did not meet your expectations. We do want to respectfully clarify the listing is accurate: the pool is indeed heated, our home accommodates 6 people, & the couch is much larger than only fitting 2 people.
Regarding the living area, prior to your arrival you had expressed concern that the existing couch appeared uncomfortable based on the listing photos. In response, we purchased / installed a brand new couch specifically to address your concern, & it is sized to comfortably seat more than two people.
In terms of occupancy, the home is configured to accommodate six guests as noted, with one king bed & two queen beds, allowing for two guests per bed.
Our comprehensive house guide includes detailed instructions on how to operate the pool heater & the weekly pool guy that visited also noted the heater was on. During your stay, the area experienced historic, record-breaking cold temperatures for Florida, which unfortunately impacted the heater’s ability to maintain typical warmth levels—something that is beyond normal operating conditions.
As for the pool entry, the ladder is designed to rotate intentionally so guests can adjust the handle direction for easier/safer access in & out of the pool.
We’re genuinely sorry that the stay felt uncomfortable for you, as we worked very hard throughout your visit to accommodate your requests.
宿泊者限定の口コミ
10/10 (非常に良い)
Shelley P.
2023 年 3 月 20 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Great host & house
We enjoyed our stay so much we bought a house in the Keys. We were able to fish, scuba and kiteboard from the house. Kirk was super responsive and the house was great. Friendly neighborhood and Big Pine Park is within walking distance.
Shelley P.
2023 年 1 月に 59 泊滞在
宿泊者限定の口コミ
10/10 (非常に良い)
Judah C.
2023 年 1 月 20 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
High Tech Water Front Property Close To Spectacular Fishing & Diving
My partner and I spent an incredible month at this house and had the time of our lives. Our fishing experience was unparalleled and we made countless unforgettable memories. The host went above and beyond to ensure we had all the necessary amenities for a comfortable stay. One of my highlights was the breathtaking sunrise views from the front porch every morning. We can't wait to come back soon!
Judah C.
2022 年 12 月に 33 泊滞在
オーナーについて
オーナー : Kirk Nankivell
IT ALL STARTED WHEN… We met on Match.com and the rest is history (you can read our story here). Martina has traveled to over 60 countries and has lived abroad in many unique places. Kirk’s love of action sports and extreme hobbies has taken him to many unique places as well (and medical facilities).
Together, we create quite a duo. We both love to travel, do it cheaply, eat well, enjoy the moment, embrace the culture, experience the experientials, and live life to its fullest!
この宿泊施設のオーナーになった理由
Easy boat access to the Gulf and Atlantic! Time to settle down and start a family in a place that we love and has all the things we want to do!
この宿泊施設の特徴
There are so many fun things to do in the Keys! We've put together a few things of our favorite things to do at our house or in the general area:
Wake up to the incredible sunrises
Amazing fishing anywhere you go
Kiteboard right in front of the house
Visit the Dry Tortugas National Park and delve into this fascinating old military base in paradise
Relax on the sandbar right in front of the house
Travel to Looe Key and snorkel or scuba on this living coral reef
Explore the backcountry such as the Content Keys easily from your back porch
Snorkel with our provided gear at the nearby Horseshoe Beach and look for tropical fish, stingray, grouper, and more
Be a real tourist and enjoy all the fun things in Key West, yet escape the hustle and come back to the tranquility (only ~40 minutes away)
Relax on the deck and sunbathe, read, sleep, etc.
Visit Bahia Honda and enjoy the beach, snorkel, or walk around the area and explore
Drink an incredible Margarita at Kiki’s Sandbar outdoor dining and bar
Use the provided binoculars and enjoy views of birds, fish, boaters, and if you are lucky a manatee!
Go fishing, swimming, kayaking, snorkeling, scuba diving, spear fishing or lobstering from your own boat or local boat tours
Take a hike or run at the nearby park or wander over to the Blue Hole, No Name Key trails, or the Fred C. Manillo Wildlife Trail
Drive along the famous Highway 1 looking at the beautiful Keys in either direction you go
Add a dollar bill to No Name Pub right down the road
Embrace your inner foodie and go to 2 of the top 15 restaurants in the US for 2021 by visiting Latitude's Restaurant (#4) and Better than Sex (#11) in Key West
Go for a tandem sky dive with Skydive Key West and take in your beautiful surroundings from a higher perspective
See the amazing stars on most nights or heat lightning storms ripple across the clouds!