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Aqua Lodge Houseboat "Calypso"

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with blinds, a door, and a view of a marina with boats.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a sink. There are two stools at the counter and a dining table with chairs.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting on the wall, a window with blinds, and a door.
A white boat with a covered upper deck, windows, and a door labeled "Canoe Centre."

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Wake up on the waves
    A rare find — sleep on the water in this unique houseboat stay.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non smoking

Explore the area

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Tavernier, FL
  • Place, Mangrove Marina
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Baker's Cay Resort Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Tavernier

Located in Tavernier, this houseboat is on the waterfront. John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Jacob's Aquatic Center and MoradaWay Arts & Cultural District. Ready for a night out? Consider Hog Heaven and Lorelei Restaurant & Cabana Bar. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking, and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Tavernier, FL

What's nearby

  • Mangrove Marina - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Harry Harris Park - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Baker's Cay Resort Beach - 9 min drive - 12.0 km
  • John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park - 13 min drive - 15.5 km

Getting around

  • Miami Intl. Airport (MIA) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tacos Jalisco 3 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Snappers Oceanfront Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Moka - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Aqua Lodge Houseboat "Calypso" have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Aqua Lodge Houseboat "Calypso"?

As of Nov 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aqua Lodge Houseboat "Calypso" on Nov 9, 2026 start from $506, 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.

Is Aqua Lodge Houseboat "Calypso" pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Aqua Lodge Houseboat "Calypso"?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Aqua Lodge Houseboat "Calypso"?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Aqua Lodge Houseboat "Calypso" located?

Situated on the waterfront, this houseboat is within a 15-minute walk of Mangrove Marina and Mariners Hospital. Florida Keys Dive Center and Harry Harris Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This marina takes great care of the boats they offer for rent. Spectacular. The staff and worker Blanche couldn’t do enough for you. The pool is awesome nice and cool, very refreshing. The food at the Dive Bar was amazing. No worries about where to park. Going back again in November to stay on another boat that is just as beautiful as the one I was on. Amazing sunsets from rooftop.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 28, 2026
Hi Sandy, Thank you for the great review and we will see you in November! I will pass this on to Blanche!!! Thanks again, Janna
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The roof top seating was awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean place, good communication with the staff. I’d stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As advertised—spacious houseboat with a huge 2nd level deck overlooking the marina and the cove. Perfect spot for dads/boys that’s close to options for food and boating.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 22, 2026
Thanks for your great review! We’re glad you enjoyed the space and that the upper deck and marina views made your stay special. It’s awesome to hear the location worked well for your group too. We’d love to host you again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for exploring the keys, nice boat, met some cool people who were also staying at the marina. Great sunsets and sunrises, boat is starting to get a little old but clean, nice and had everything we needed
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 1, 2026
Thank you for staying with us! We are working towards making the necessary updates on our boats and hope to have you again some time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Cleanliness, ease of checkin.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, fun and unique experience, loved the huge roof top deck! The dive bar in the marina is fun and lively too
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay on the houseboat. Everything was exactly as pictured—clean, comfortable, and very easy to settle into. The onsite bar and pool were a great bonus and really added to the overall experience. It was also a strong value for the price, especially for the Keys. We spent one day fishing and caught a ton of fish, which made the trip even better. Communication was smooth throughout and everything was exactly as expected. We’d absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great find in Taviener

Great location to many things. Quite marina, good people clean . Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 26, 2024
Thank you!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Houseboat

Great place to stay and such a different and better experience than a hotel. Exceeded all our expectations!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on May 4, 2023
HI, Thanks for the review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Calypso

Great spot. Awesome stay. Chilled pool was needed after full days on the water.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Trip to the keys

This is the first time we have used a house boat, but will not be the last.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 1, 2023
Hi, Thanks for the review. Mike
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Houseboat Adventure

We stayed on the Calypso- great houseboat-all the amenities and VERY comfortable!! The rooftop was awesome with beautiful waterfront sunsets each night. Great location to discover all the Keys. Would definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 30, 2023
Thanks for your review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Better Than Expected!

The property was even better than the listing appeared. We enjoyed the upper deck!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 5, 2023
Hi, Thanks for the review. Mike
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved the water!!!

What a GREAT experience. The views in the morning and evening were wonderful , like OMG wonderful. Slept like a baby on the water. The faculties in the marina were wonderful, shower by pool was nice roomy and HOT water. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 22, 2024
Glad you enjoyed your stay!! Thank You for the review!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very enjoyable place for a family stay.

The property was very much as described and overall it was comfortable, clean and well kept. There was an issue getting on board by the older member of the party because of the distance between the boat and pier, and also a noxious odor, at times, from one of the heads.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 8, 2022
Hi, If someone in your party had an issue with entering the houseboat and NOTIFIED the office, we would have addressed the situation, as best we could. In certain cases, the ‘tie line’ get loose over time and might need to be adjusted. We can only address, perceived issue, if we are notified. As it relates to the toilet odor, the houseboats have ‘contained’ black water which we pump out and treat 3 days a week. If Anyone has an issue with the toilet odor and notifies the office, we immediately check the issue and pump or treat the tank, as required. We apologize you had to experience that issue. THX, Mike
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very cool experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Such a surprise I want to treat a houseboat that really was literally a house on the water with a Great Marina wonderful staff fun taco truck a little bar it was just perfect can’t wait to come back
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

An awesome way to spend a few days in the water..

We lived this property and will be back. You are living on a boat, so expect that experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 12, 2023
Thanks for taking the time to submit a review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic environment to relax and have some fun with friend. Great accommodations and atmosphere !

All three of us agreed that staying there beats any hotel by far. Super nice people at the marina and just can't say enough good things about staying there. Not 1 negative to report. That is coming from a retired airline employee that lived in hotels for a decade. Awesome!! Thanks for the cool memories!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 2, 2023
Hi, Thanks for the review...we really appreciate it. THX, Mike
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unique Experience!

What a fun way to spend a couple of days in the Keys! The house boat was perfect for our group of 5 adults. If you love being on the water and enjoy the relaxed, laid back vibe of the marina, this is a great way to go! We saw manatee and small sharks swimming around the boat! Awesome! The sunset was beautiful from the top deck! The food truck and bar was a perfect way to end the day. Everyone is so friendly and helpful and made it super easy to check in after hours. Thank you for a great stay! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 11, 2023
Hi Cathy, Thanks for the review. Mike
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

I'm on a boat!

This is a houseboat that is permanently docked in the marina. There are others, but this seemed the best. So here is the good, the bad, and the things I wish I had known. The good: This houseboat is probably the nicest of all of the ones available. It has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. There is an upper sun deck that lets you see the entire marina and an awesome sunset, provided the weather cooperates. It is clean, two TV's with full cable, a small kitchen, and a nice front room/dining area. Mike was really nice and very helpful. The bad: During our stay, the boat was actually listing to one side. They knew of the problem and had a plan to fix it, but it was not gonna happen for us. I would have thought some discount would be in order, but it was never offered. They gave us a pass, but it's a busy marina and we sometimes had to park in another lot. Wish I knew: It's a long way from the parking area to the boat.They have little "garden" type carts for your luggage and things. Ice makers in the fridges are not connected, so they have bagged ice at the office. There is no fishing nor swimming in the marina. Unless you have a boat or a charter, it's tough to find a good place to fish without traveling a long way. There are two centrally located grills to use, and they are not allowed on the boats. Summary: A nice stay, very unique, great sunset, price seems a little high for it though. The staff is great, parking area is small, and quite at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 6, 2023
Hi Erik, Thanks for the review. I'm glad that you enjoyed your stay at the marina. As an update, we did find and rectify the 'listing' issue on Calypso. When you plan your next trip to the Keys, please call me directly and I'll take care of you. And again, great outfits you and your son were wearing. THX, Mike
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful spot.

Awesome place to stay. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time in the Keys

We had a great time on the boat. It was our first experience on a boat but enjoyed it a lot. Great location with lots of great restaurants and points of interest around.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 19, 2022
Thanks for your review.
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