Happy Place Key Largo - Waterfront Vintage Coastal Cottage

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A covered outdoor area with a table set for dining, overlooking a marina with boats and palm trees.
A marina with boats docked, a wooden pier, and a sunset in the background.
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a ceiling fan, and a staircase with a rope swing.
A white console table with drawers, a decorative sailboat, and a lamp.
A modern kitchen with blue cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a dining area with a leather sofa and decorative pillows.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Key Largo, FL
  • Place, Florida Keys Visitor Center - Key Largo
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
    ‪1 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

1st Bedroom Downstairs

1 Queen Bed

2nd Bedroom Downstairs

1 Queen Bed

Máster Bedroom with en-suite bathroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs Room

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Key Largo

Located in Sexton Cove Estates, a neighbourhood in Key Largo, this holiday home is near a water park and on the waterfront. Caribbean Club Bar and Christ of the Abyss are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and MarineLab Undersea Laboratory. Travelling with kids? Consider Key Largo Hammocks State Botanical Site and Jacob's Aquatic Center. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
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Key Largo, FL

What's nearby

  • Florida Keys Visitor Center - Key Largo - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Key Largo Baptist Church - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park - 1 min drive - 1.0 km
  • Rowell's Waterfront Park - 3 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Miami International Airport (MIA) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Caribbean Club - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy Johnson's Big Chill at Fisherman's Cove - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sharkey's Pub & Galley Restaurant - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Happy Place Key Largo - Waterfront Vintage Coastal Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Happy Place Key Largo - Waterfront Vintage Coastal Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Happy Place Key Largo - Waterfront Vintage Coastal Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Happy Place Key Largo - Waterfront Vintage Coastal Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Happy Place Key Largo - Waterfront Vintage Coastal Cottage located?

This family-friendly Key Largo holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Florida Keys Visitor Center - Key Largo and John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park and Key Largo Baptist Church are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Happy Place is my favorite place to stay in Key Largo. The home is well stocked, large and very comfortable. The owners are responsive and very nice. This was my second stay at this beautiful home and it won't be the last.
Stayed 34 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have really enjoyed our stay! The house is just charming and very comfortable. The kitchen is extremely well appointed with everything you could think of. The canal location is very quiet and private. Our grandkids enjoyed swimming right in the canal and the kayaks. We caught fish right off the decking and saw manatees often. A truly enjoyable getaway!!
Stayed 35 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Miguel and Cathy were very accommodating. The house was nice and clean. I really enjoyed watching the manatee in the canal. Would stay here again.
Stayed 31 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec, 2025
So happy you enjoyed your stay, Donna. We enjoyed having you there and I'm sure the manatees did too!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Would Stay Here Again!

Absolutely loved the home, and the hosts were fantastic. Definitely want to stay again in the future.
Stayed 34 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Feb, 2023
Thank you Carly! It was a pleasure having you there and we look forward to having you over again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Work stay

Great property, comfortable, well stocked home. Amazing location
Stayed 42 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at Happy Place February 2026 and I can assure the house and area are exactly as described. We had a few questions and one minor problem (a leak in the washer/dryer area) and Cathy was quick to respond to our texts and had the problem resolved within an hour. I would not hesitate to recommend Happy Place and Cathy as your host. I cannot wait to return.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Lovely property in a great location. Perfect to explore the Keys and Miami. Great seafood restaurants nearby. Lower level perfect for fun activities with friends. Really enjoyed kayaking in mangroves and seeing manatees in the canal.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr, 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay! We’d love to have you back again sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great winter retreat!

We can see why they call this home their "Happy Place"! Everything was PERFECT!! Thanks so much for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 42 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Mar, 2024
So glad you enjoyed your stay! You're welcome any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A very happy place!

This home is lovely, well equipped, and in a very quiet neighborhood. It is a great home base to enjoy all that the Keys have to offer. The owners are great to work with and super responsive. I have next year booked already.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Mar, 2025
So glad you all enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasure having you all and I look forward to your stay next year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

vacation

We had the best time ever. Didn’t want to leave .Beautiful home and plenty of space. Everyone who came to see us really enjoyed it. Everything we needed was close by. Hope to get back, in the near future.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect home away from home.

Location is absolutely perfect. Only 30 minutes from mainland. Only 30 minutes to Islamorada. Canal in backyard has excellent fishing opportunities. We caught so many fish. Owners were very personable and responsive with caring respect towards any of our needs. The home is huge and spacious with every attention to detail.
Stayed 31 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay at Happy Place with everything you need for a Happy Time!

The house was perfect and had everything we needed and more. They have recently updated and everything was neat, clean and in perfect shape a advertised. Cathy was super helpful with suggestions and place to go and her guest book has everything you need for your stay. The neighborhood is quiet and safe and we were able to make friends with the local manatees and sharks. Was able to catch some snapper and sheepshead off their dock as well as fish at the reef and offshore a few times during our stay. Overall a great experience thanks to our host!
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic!! Best Vacations!!

Everything was incredibly amazing!! We had the best 2 month vacation!! The house was perfect, the location, the view, the outside space, watching manatees at the dock, fishing, swimming, and the most lovely neighbors. The neighborhood is so nice and quiet and so close to everything! The house itself is so charming and you will not need to bring anything except your clothes and personal items. Plenty of room for a family or two! Cathy and Miguel were fantastic host. We will be back for sure!! Thank you again for such a great adventure for our family in these crazy Covid times. Best memories!! ❤️❤️❤️
Stayed 44 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Feb, 2021
Thank you for the review! We’re glad you and your family were able to enjoy Keys life to it’s fullest and loved having you! We hope you’ll come back again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house with Fantastic Hosts

We (and our dog) just spent a month in the house and had a great time. Cathy & Miguel are responsive and easy to work with and have insured that every detail is attended to. They go above and beyond to make you feel comfortable. The house is immaculate and rooms are good sized with two full bathrooms. Nice views from master and living areas. It is stocked with everything you could possibly need...and then some - from kitchen items, to cleaning supplies to USB hubs, fun stuff including bikes, paddle boards, kayaks, ping pong table, and a hammock. We thoroughly enjoyed the decks and wonderful outdoor seating area, which are good spots for seeing manatee and iguanas almost daily. We also appreciated the recommendations provided for restaurants and fishing guides. This is a great house with fantastic hosts.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr, 2021
Thank you very much! 😊 It was a pleasure having you stay with us and we look forward to your return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Definitely home away from home

Happy Place Key Largo is no typical rental. With most rentals you get the bare minimum, if that. Cathy's place is not only spotless and beautifully decorated, but it is stocked with just about anything you might need for your stay. The kitchen was a dream with nice cookware, utensils, appliances, a big farm sink and a pantry, plus tons of spices and condiments. The washer/dryer were really helpful and cleaned clothes well. There are board games, cards, Cornhole, ping pong, tiki toss (really fun), kayaks, paddle boards, fire pit w/firewood, a lily pad to float in the canal if you want, and much more. The neighbors are all really friendly and the neighborhood was great to walk and ride bikes in. St. Justin Martyr church was a 5 minute walk and we loved hearing the bells! We saw so many manatees and fish in the canal. The 3rd floor balcony gives you a gorgeous view out to the bay & beautiful sunsets. The mosquitoes feasted on us so be sure to bring long sleeves & pants if you'll be spending time outside in the mornings and evenings. Cathy did have Off Skintastic and that was appreciated. The Weber gas grill was great and very handy right off the kitchen. Cathy was incredibly communicative any time I had a question. I would not hesitate to book here again!
Stayed 28 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun

Great
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

We enjoyed our month at Happy Place. Fished from the dock and the manatees stop to visit almost every day. The house was very comfortable and well equipped. Thanks Cathy and Miguel!!!
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfection

We stayed for a month to work remotely and enjoy the keys- couldn’t have asked for anything more! Perfect quiet location with easy access into Miami or down to key west, incredible house with every detail thought of, and a wonderful host! Highly recommend
Stayed 28 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

This property is amazing and hosts are so kind and welcoming. My group stayed for a month and did virtual work. The home is clean and comfortable, the wifi is fast and could easily hand the majority of us using zoom through the day and the having the canal right in the backyard was the perfect set up. We saw manatees everyday and have left with lifelong memories. I would recommend anyone looking to stay in the keys to stay here. Thanks so much Cathy!
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May, 2021
Thank you very much for your kind words. I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay and were able to balance work and play. It was a pleasure having you guys. I hope you can come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Happy Place: A True Key Largo Gem!

This was the perfect month in paradise with my pup. It was so hard to leave, but we hope to be back — sooner rather than later. <3
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Feb, 2021
Thank you for reviewing! It was a pleasure having you and Jax over. We hope you’ll join us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Happy Place Indeed!

Our first time in the Keys, and having such an amazing place to stay definitely helped! Happy Place became our happy place very quickly, enjoying peaceful mornings on one of the 2 balconies to enjoy our coffee, afternoons spent lounging in the outdoor space and of course sunsets on kayak! Location was very central to many area attractions, and food options endless!! Property was so well equipped with anything we may have needed during our stay, and our host, Cathy, was in contact throughout the stay to ensure we knew of local happenings, and was very responsive if anything needed to be addressed at the home. Overall, a FANTASTIC stay!!
Stayed 28 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2020
Thank you for the great review! I’m glad you were able to relax and enjoy the laid back lifestyle that the Keys has to offer. We enjoyed having you and hope you’ll come again. Have a safe trip back home!
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