A Tropical Luxury Getaway, Your own private resort!!

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View from Turtle's Nest 2nd floor bedroom.

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Exceptional

6 bedrooms6+ bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Parking available
Kitchen

Explore the area

Little Torch Key, FL

National Key Deer Refuge Visitor Center
‪5 min drive‬
Key West Visitors Center
‪6 min drive‬
Bahia Honda State Park
‪17 min drive‬
Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)
‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Black Pearl

1 King Bed

Captains Quarters

1 King Bed

Crews Quarter

3 Queen Beds

Love Shack

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Tranquility

1 King Bed

Turtles Nest

1 King Bed

6 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Black Pearl Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Captains Quarter Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Crews Quarters bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Half Bath in Hall off Living Room

Towels provided · Toilet

Love Shack Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Tranquility Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Turtles Nest Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

For more pictures on this property look us up on Instagram at sterlingbayhouse. This house is located on the open water with private dock and private in ground pool has five (5) bedrooms with king size beds with private bathroom and the 6th bedroom with three (3) queen size beds and their own bathroom. Bedroom six (6) with queen size beds has Foosball and Shuffleboard game table. All bedrooms have their own smart TV's to log into whatever platform you may need. Full kitchen with dining room, and spacious exterior porch. Downstairs you will have plenty of seating with table and chairs, couches, loungers by pool area, beach cabanas, hammock, and two tiki huts to relax under. Bar area under home has big screen tv to watch the games on with a commercial ice machine, poker table with roulette wheel, darts, and Pac man machine for the kids or kids at heart still. Fishing poles, light tackle, Ping Pong table under home, paddle boards (2), kayaks (5) and beach cruisers (6) to ride around on. Receiver in bar area to play local radio stations or bluetooth connectivity with speaker all over the back yard.

Property manager

Steven Krieger

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Noise Ordinances go into affect 10:00 PM

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outdoors only! Absolutely no smoking in the house.

Absolutely do NOT open and leave open windows and doors!!!

No Smoking in house .

Important information

You need to know

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 40

Note from host: Noise Ordinances go into affect 10:00 PM

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Summerland Key

Located in Summerland Key, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Florida Keys Beaches and Coupon Bight Aquatic Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Blue Hole and Big Munson Island. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Little Torch Key, FL

What's nearby

Big Pine Key Flea Market - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
National Key Deer Refuge Visitor Center - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
Key West Visitors Center - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
Calusa Beach - 17 min drive - 17.6 km
Bahia Honda State Park - 17 min drive - 19.9 km

Getting around

Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

‪No Name Pub - ‬9 min drive
‪Boondocks Grille & Draft House - ‬3 min drive
‪Kiki's Sandbar - ‬3 min walk
‪The Square Grouper Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
‪Looe Key Tiki Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does A Tropical Luxury Getaway, Your own private resort!! have a pool?

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

Is A Tropical Luxury Getaway, Your own private resort!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Tropical Luxury Getaway, Your own private resort!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Tropical Luxury Getaway, Your own private resort!!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is A Tropical Luxury Getaway, Your own private resort!! located?

This family-friendly Summerland Key holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Big Pine Key Flea Market and National Key Deer Refuge Visitor Center. Blue Hole and Coupon Bight Aquatic Preserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

HARRY H.

31 Mar, 2025

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

KEYS VACATION 2025

The house and pool were very nice.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun M.

25 Mar, 2025

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

Amazing property

Words do not do this property justice. The home is spotless and significantly well appointed with everything you would require. Paddle boards, kayaks, beach bikes, fishing rods, and everything you can think of inside the home. The grounds are meticulously maintained and the pool is awesome. The home is large and our party of 7 had plenty of space to socialize if we wanted to and disappear if we needed some quiet time. The hosts, Steven and Whitney are super accommodating and just a pleasure to deal with. The long dock is an amazing place to fish or just go out and relax and take in the beautiful views. Great location and close to good restaurants and a grocery store. We will most definitely book again.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JD

17 Mar, 2025

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

Spring Break in Little Torch Key

This is by far the best property we've found in the Keys. The layout was perfect for our group and the outdoor space was amazing. The owner was very responsive to any questions we had. We will definitely stay here again when we come back.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronda S.

18 Dec, 2024

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

Family Christmas

Awesome property - everyone had plenty of room and never felt crowded. Amenities were endless. Welcome basket was nice. Plenty of everything from dishes to silverware- to pots/pans to towels. Location is perfect~everything was within great proximity. The warm pool was enjoyed by all.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lana S.

3 Dec, 2024

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

AMAZING

This house is perfect! We were a group of 3 generations, ranging from elderly to teenagers, enjoying a one week stay. It was the cleanest rental house our family has ever stayed in. From the moment you walk in, you can tell that the hosts take pride in this property and have thought of everything. From a fully stocked kitchen to serve and enjoy meals, to having a beautiful ocean view, along with ocean access and your own private beach, to the perfect area to relax with plenty of seating options in both the sun and shade. It has kayaks, paddle boards, and plenty of other options to entertain the kids (and kids at heart). There really is no reason to leave this house during your stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig C.

12 Aug, 2024

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

Family Vacation

Great property and location. House is designed and built perfectly for family or multiple couples. It has all the amenities you could hope to enjoy. Great hosts and very helpful. We left a couple of articles of clothing and they graciously sent them to us. Highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

24 Jul, 2024

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

First Class Property!!!!

This property has it all! From the pool to the dock! Even has a large ice maker and a bait freezer! Left our boat in the water all week. Great location! This is our second time staying in the Sterling bay house and will definitely book it again in the future!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayley H., Odessa, TX USA

17 Jul, 2023

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

Kansas/Texas Annual Keys Trip

This is year four for our annual family Florida trip and year two at Sterling Bay House. We LOVE this house! The area is nice; the house is beautiful and clean, full of the necessary amenities, and conveniently located. It’s a mini resort that we call home for a week. The host is super accommodating and communicative. We will be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy V.

21 Jun, 2023

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

Fantastic house with all the amenities!

Wonderful home! Great location, close to Key West and Marathon. Neighborhood is quite and has a wonderful restaurant Kiki’s that you can get any fish you catch to fix any way you want. The house has a bathroom for every room, very spacious kitchen. Clean, great beds and spacious. Wonderful game room with beds. The outside is magnificent! Huge bar w ice machine, poles, kayaks, a corn hole area and fire pit! We love to fish, has a long dock. This is our second year, and hope to come back next year! Would definitely recommend!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert K., Birmingham, AL USA

3 Jun, 2023

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

Sterling Bay House The Best Vacation

Amazing property-beautiful home, amenities, & views. Outstanding pool experience - kids & adults. Relaxing times on the pier, beautiful views, magnificent sunrises & sunsets. Game room activities were a hit for all. Walking distance to Tiki’s Sandbar & Grill - great food and music. Abundant walking/running/biking routes. Named friendly resident Iguanas (Larry, Lucy, Leonardo). Kayaks & Paddle boards added to a wonderful experience. We chose this property to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary with children/spouses & grands. Definitely would book again and highly recommend as a top rated vacation spot. 5-STAR+++

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

12 Apr, 2023

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

Excellent Venue

The Sterling Bay House was absolutely beautiful and I would highly recommend it to anyone. Our daughter had a small family wedding at the venue and it was absolutely gorgeous. The owners were very friendly and timely in responding to any questions we had and even went above and beyond to have all the dinnerware, glassware and silverware for the event. The location was very convenient to restaurants and stores and only a half hour or so to Key West.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

11 Apr, 2023

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

The best house and property

We have stayed at a lot of houses together with our cousins and this was probably our favorite! The house itself was gorgeous and clean with every appliance and thing you could need. The owners really put thought into every detail. The house was decorated beautifully. The beds were super comfortable. The pool was incredible. The beach area and dock were so much fun. We enjoyed snorkeling, kayaking, swimming, and playing darts and other games. Thank you so much! We would love to come back.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Malia L.

24 Feb, 2023

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

Dream Home, Dream Wedding

I can’t say enough good things about this home. You can tell the owners put their heart into this place. Every guest loved each room. The view… it was like living in a postcard for a week. Even our Instacart deliverers wanted to take pictures of it! My husband and I got married between the palm Trees. We had only our closest family members there. We laughed, cried, danced, swam, saw a manatee at the end of the pier, and just had the time of our lives. We would absolutely love to come back and stay on this property. You won’t be disappointed. Oh, and Chef Heather, you rock! We are so blessed with so many beautiful memories from this trip. Thank you for letting us enjoy your special place!

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

24 Jan, 2023

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

Wonderful week

We loved our time at SBH. The house was perfect for our group and amazingly clean. The kitchen was fully stocked (with instapot and air fryer, which got daily use). Plenty of storage containers for leftovers also. I’m super picky about beds and pillows and both were absolutely perfect. Everyone agreed that their beds were very comfortable!! We only had one complaint-we arrived on a Saturday and left on a Saturday and of the 5 week days, for 3 of them we had various ground maintenance people who would show up. We fully understand things need to be attended to but a heads up would have been appreciated. One of the days, a grounds crew was there for over 2 hours trimming the palm trees and using the wood chipper to dispose of it. Definitely not what I would have expected to deal with when paying the nightly rate we did. The house was not booked the following week so would have been nice if that had been moved to a time there were no guests. The beach area is great for wading and looking at aquatic life but that’s about it. Warning to stay in the sand area-my husband stepped where the grass was along edge and promptly sunk to mid-thigh, lost his shoe, never to be found again. The paddle board, kayaks, and bikes were great. All got plenty of use throughout the week. Two last heads up that we were slightly surprised by but not a huge issue for us. Significant flight of stairs up to property so anyone with mobility issues should be aware. Secondly, Kiki’s bar and grill, two properties down, has 7 days a week live music from 7pm-11pm. No peaceful nights sitting outside but not overly loud either-more just one of those unexpected things for the price…. All in all, I would definitely recommend this house. Had a great time with our adult children and their families.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

17 Jan, 2023

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

OUTSTANDING!

Our entire family (8 adults and 8 kids, ages 5-11) stayed at SBH last week and loved every moment!! The house and outdoor living space are even more beautiful than we could have imagined. The house is stocked with amenities, well organized, beautifully decorated but also extremely comfortable, and there was so much for us to do! The views are outstanding and we loved getting to enjoy both sunrise and sunset. We rented a boat for the week, which was made easy due to the well equipped dock, and also highly enjoyed paddleboarding and kayaking with the provided equipment. The hosts truly thought of everything, and were also very kind and helpful whenever we had questions. We have already recommended this house to several friends and cannot wait to return!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Minette T.

15 Jan, 2023

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

Perfect Paradise

Perfect vacation for our three families! The house was gorgeous and well stocked with all of the nice little extras! Clean and comfortable, and the owner was extremely helpful and responsive with questions. Our own little mini resort with kayaks, corn hole, pool games, fire pit and bikes all included. Thank you for the hospitality!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth k.

2 Jan, 2023

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

Exceptional property

The Sterling Bay House was just perfect for our family Christmas in the Keys! Lots of space and a well appointed kitchen (with two dishwashers!) took care of all our needs inside. Outside, the property absolutely shined: pool, cabanas, grill, dock, paddle boards, bikes, kayaks. They thought of everything and we had a wonderful family holiday. Thank you SBH!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie L., Woodside

29 Nov, 2022

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

Gorgeous Island Getaway

We stayed in this beautiful home with 11 relatives celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday. We have some picky relatives who want the highest end spots and this house and location met and exceeded our expectations! The house was beautiful inside and out with high end finishes but also was comfortably furnished such that we could all hang out together. The pool area downstairs and the location on the water could not be beat! The owners were incredibly responsive both before our stay as well as during when we had a few questions - they wanted to ensure that we truly had a wonderful stay, which we did! Thank you again, Steve, for all of your ideas and suggestions. I highly recommend this property for any family or friends gathering! Best, Julie L

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

24 Aug, 2022

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

Great Place!

Great Place! The house and property was better than the pictures show and filled with everything you need. Steven was very responsive when we had any questions.

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael A., Palmetto Fl

31 Jul, 2022

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

Absolutely Stunning

Such an amazing place to stay. Absolutely stunning home. The owners thought of everything. From every room in the house being it’s own suite, to pool toys for the kids. Everything is high end inside out. Kayaks and paddle boards for everyone to use. Steve was fantastic to deal with. Thanks for everything steve. We will see you next year for sure.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve P., Charleston

26 Jul, 2022

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Meticulous

The property was amazing! It was perfect for our group. Very clean organized! This property has everything! The ice maker downstairs was the “icing” on the cake! Will book again!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy V.

18 Jul, 2022

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

Paradise in Little Torch Key

Wonderful House! Had so many amenities for the whole family. Had fishing poles for us ready to go, had bikes, Kayaks, wonderful pool with a basket ball goal in pool. House was amazing, every room w bathroom, nice big kitchen upstairs, downstairs had a room w ice machine and pool goodies. Location perfect, could get to Key West in 20 minutes, Marathon 25 minutes. Would go back tomorrow if I could! Highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Loree K.

9 Jul, 2022

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

Paradise Found

We can’t begin say enough about our family’s vacation stay at the Sterling Bay House in Little Torch Key—it was amazing! The entire property was absolutely beautiful—the house itself & the views from the house, beach & pier were breathtaking. Our group included all ages from 5 to 60s—there was something for everyone. Our host Steve was very prompt & accommodating, his recommended support & activity staff, shopper Julia & boat captains Ray & Leah, were excellent. We enjoyed just the property itself: large heated pool, sand, snorkeling, kayaking, pier fishing (bait shop close by) or just watching—sea turtles, shark, barracuda, puffers, parrot fish, iguanas, dolphin at night.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kayley H., Odessa, TX USA

6 Jul, 2022

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

Texas/Kansas Family Vacay

We have been taking our family vacation in the Keys for several years and this has been one our favorites. We had the best time! The house is beautiful. We loved everything about it - the property, host, location, amenities, beach, ocean, pool, dock, decor - ALL OF IT!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

31 May, 2022

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

awesome place to stay

absolutely perfect- will definitely be back

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Steven Krieger

My husband and I have been in the Florida Keys now for over 30+ years. He is a transplant from St. Louis Missouri and I'm a Georgia peach! We own a local construction business and have been in business now for 21 years. We designed and built the Sterling Bay House together and still remain happily married (at most times LOL!). We are raising our 8-year-old son and working for a better future for us. The Florida Keys are unlike any other place, it may get exhausting at times because we function like a third world country and you have to get off "the rock" as us locals say, but there really is no place like it! The beautiful Ocean laid back atmosphere and friendly people are what keep us here. We are extremely lucky to live where others vacation.

Why they chose this property

We have worked very hard at trying to provide a little something for everyone in your party at this house. This property is very unique for this location, for a house to have 6 bedrooms 6.5 baths private large pool, private dock on the open water is very rare for this location. Most houses in this area are connecting houses or located on the same property to accommodate this many people in a party .

What makes this property unique

We think what makes our property unique is you really do not have to even leave this place. All of our past guest's number one comment is you don't have to leave this place! It is so relaxing and a place for everyone to come together or have there alone time.