Waterfront - Private Lagoon - in Park on the Ocean side -beach, pool
Direct waterfront on a private, saltwater, tidal lagoon. Snorkel in safety as the lagoon is stocked with tropical fish and lobsters - no stingrays, no sharks, no jellyfish, no crocs or alligators! The lagoon goes down to 40 feet and was once used for training by the Navy Seals in the early 1960's! prior to being developed as a condo and marina. Two pools on the property. A jetty goes out to the sea on the Atlantic side where you can watch sunrises and sunsets. You may fish from the jetty. Slip rentals are also available from the Harbor Master at Kawama Yacht Club. Newly remodeled unit between a piece of John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and a Private Lagoon - steps from great restaurants and activities. ✦ Swim with dolphins at Dolphins Plus (just outside the gate) ✦ Visit the Everglades (40 mins away) ✦ Glass bottom boat rides just up the street ✦ Snorkel in John Pennekamp State Park ✦ Bring your PWC ✦ Tennis & Pickle-ball Courts ✦ Bicycling ✦ Theater of the Sea just a few miles away ✦ Close to the lighthouse (Wedding venue)
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Key Largo
Located in Key Largo, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Jimmy Johnson's Big Chill and Bluefin Rock Harbor Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and Jacob's Aquatic Center. MarineLab Undersea Laboratory and Key Largo Hammocks State Botanical Site are also worth visiting. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park - 11 min drive - 6.4 km
MarineLab Undersea Laboratory - 14 min drive - 8.4 km
Getting around
Miami International Airport (MIA) - 73 min drive
Restaurants
Circle K - 3 min drive
Starbucks - 3 min drive
Sharkey's Pub & Galley Restaurant - 4 min drive
Snook's Bayside Restaurant & Grand Tiki - 3 min drive
Pinecrest Bakery - 18 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Waterfront - Private Lagoon - in Park on the Ocean side -beach, pool have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Waterfront - Private Lagoon - in Park on the Ocean side -beach, pool pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
What time is check-in at Waterfront - Private Lagoon - in Park on the Ocean side -beach, pool?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Waterfront - Private Lagoon - in Park on the Ocean side -beach, pool?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Waterfront - Private Lagoon - in Park on the Ocean side -beach, pool located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Jimmy Johnson's Big Chill and Jacob's Aquatic Center. Bluefin Rock Harbor Marina and North Nest Key are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Excellent communication from the host to guide check-in, all appliances top notch, kitchen outfitted with good range of dinnerware, small appliances, pots and pans etc, residence comfortable and lagoon and pools great fun. Host provides bikes, tennis rackets, games and many other things for family activities.
Such a great little property in a awesome community! A from the host he was such a nice person and communicating was superior would definitely rent again!
Kawama villa's are located in a quiet area; with a lagoon, 2 pools, ocean/beach. We used bikes and kayaks, and enjoyed some "seniors" activities, too.. Sunsets were beautiful.
Easy to get to everything. Wonderful unit. Well stocked, clean & comfortable. Bedrooms both upstairs so be prepared for that. Made it difficult with bad knee but bathroom on each floor made it work.
We stayed a week in the wonderful resort at Kawama. The lagoon was right in front of our unit. There were beautiful tropical fish in the lagoon as well as tarpons and lobster! The 2 pools were heated and delightful to swim in. We love walking out to the end of the jetty each evening to watch the sunset. It was a fantastic place to spend a week and soak up the sun.
We loved the beautiful and quiet location of our unit within the facility and also enjoyed all of the amenities. Having the living quarters downstairs and bedrooms on the second story made it easy to accommodate early and late risers.
If you like to do your own cooking, you may want to think about bringing measuring cups and perhaps ziplock baggies or wrap for any leftovers. The cupboards were stocked with some nice spices and other surprises.
We had a lovely time and would definitely consider staying here again.
I would give our stay at this Vacation rental a 10 star review if it was offered , Dan our property manager was nothing but exceptional with any of our questions or needs ! What a pleasant and knowledgeable gentleman he truly is . The Condo itself was Perfect and very clean ! All your needs from beach towels to cooking provisions are all there and ready !! First Class Rental , you can clearly see ,the owner takes great pride in his Property! We will definitely be booking a return trip! Thanks again Dan! Mike and Lisa from CT.
The owner is very responsive and nice. We had a good time. The lagoon is cleaner than last time. The house is okay but in need of updates. Toaster/air fryer is really small (haven’t seen that small before). Also there’s a compact parking in the front for one car. It’s nice to have bikes we used them to go to the jetty and around the errand.
This welcoming townhouse is beautifully appointed. Bedrooms are calming. The bathrooms are great for an active family that is in the pool and the lagoon on and off all day. The kitchen is adequately stocked for preparing family meals. There is a sandy beach and lagoon right outside the door of the townhouse. Two nice swimming pools.
The people who stay at Kawama are personable and friendly. There are many activities organized by people who live there. You can choose to participate or not, as you desire. Examples of activities: aquafit, aerobics, bridge, dominoes.
You can easily walk to the point to watch the ocean, the sunrise and/or sunset.
Clean. Well located. Safe. Private.
We’ve stayed in various VRBO rentals across the US for more than a decade.
The thing that really sets this place apart is Daniel!
He made everything easy, was very communicative and responsive.
Came in from fishing and the water was off. I went to message him see if there was anyone I could contact.
He had already messaged me to let me know it was off for an emergency repair and would come back on in about 30 minutes. Impressive!
Bicycles, grill, new appliances and well stocked.
This may become our Key Largo headquarters!
Overall our stay was wonderful. We were pleasantly surprised by all of the amenities, personal touches and beauty of the unit, property, and surrounding location.
One difficulty was getting into the gate. We apparently needed a QR code and when the security personnel looked up to see our booking, she said she didn’t have our unit as having any occupants for this weekend. Luckily, with showing our reservation and confirming our identities we were able to get in with the guard and she texted us the QR code. This was a happy outcome to a potentially bad situation as it was getting late, it was dark and there weren’t any directions in the booking about there being a gate and needing special access. We also weren’t thrilled that they didn’t have a record of us staying.
However, after that incident everything went smoothly and the security personnel remembered us and were very friendly and accommodating.
The property had beautiful walking paths, two pools, a lagoon with many tropical fish that you could swim with or paddle boat/ kayak on. A human-made beach, and a playground for kids.
The unit had easy to access Wi-Fi, smart TVs, AC and other creature comforts. I would probably book again but make sure I had access to the gate beforehand.
What a lovely place to stay in the keys.Our family loved the canoes and the pools. Beds were really comfortable. Thank you for having us. We would absolutely stay again if visiting key largo.
Jennifer J.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
28 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Missing a bed!
The listing stated a futon downstairs. The pictures showed furniture that I assumed was a pull out sofa rather than a futon, which was fine. However, the furniture in the unit was not as pictured and there was no bed downstairs. I messaged the owner who did not get back to right away as he was overseas. When he did get back to me, he said a previous guest destroyed the futon and there was an air mattress in the closet. I would hardly expect us to blow up an air mattress and have a 75 year old woman sleep on it. So she slept on the couch. That is something that we should have been alerted to before we got there. And the replacement furniture was hardly new. One side of the couch was broken down.Other issues were a bit less important, but still annoying. No coffee pods, the coffee container in the cupboard was empty. No little snacks usually left by the owner. No tea kettle. No gas in the grill. No bath soap. No hair dryer in either bathroom. Both baths had only 1 1/2 roll of toilet paper. And the closet with the snorkeling equipment and games was full of the air mattress and cleaning supplies. We were not going to go digging through that mess.We enjoyed our stay because the location was very nice, but if we were to stay in the Kawama Yacht Club again, we will find another unit.
This is in a prime location in Key Largo. You could literally never leave the property once you buy groceries. The pool was warm and clean. The lagoon was right outside out back door. You can feed the fish and swim with them also. The unit was very clean and well maintained. It has a full size washer and dryer. The only thing we didnt find was a blow dryer but that was no problem for us. Also, they is wildlife on property that kept us entertained. I would definitely stay again.
Such a great, gated location with access to a variety of amenities.
Madison V.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
About the host
Hosted by Daniel DelPercio
My name is Daniel DelPercio. I enjoy providing boutique vacation experiences to visitors to the beautiful Florida Keys. I go out of my way to make sure that my guests have a safe, clean and enjoyable experience and I am continually upgrading my homes. I fill them with new appliances, make regular upgrades and continuous improvements.
Why they chose this property
Kawama Yacht Club is a very unique location in the Florida Keys... we are one of the few places where short-term stays are permitted. We are located in a gated, guarded complex that is situated right on the Atlantic ocean. The townhomes are nestled between our private, filtered, saltwater lagoon and an annex of John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park - so you are basically staying in a waterfront park! There is a marina for boaters, slip rentals are separate and can be arranged through the Harbormaster. There is a boat ramp as well. You may swim in either pool or snorkel in the filtered saltwater tidal lagoon - it goes down to 40 feet and was once used to train Navy Seals prior to the Bay of Pigs invasion in the early 1960's. It is a unique feature of Kawama.
What makes this property unique
Snorkeling in a private lagoon; Our 'point' is the only place on the east coast of the United States - besides Mallory Square in Key West - where you may watch the sun rise and set over the water.
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