Entire home

Happy Tarpon: Boat Dock - Private Heated Pool - Fisherman and Family Fun!

Photo gallery for Happy Tarpon: Boat Dock - Private Heated Pool - Fisherman and Family Fun!

A swimming pool with a sunset view, boats on the water, and palm trees.
A wooden pier leading to a calm body of water with boats in the distance and greenery on the sides.
A concrete patio with a palm tree, a wooden fence, and a blue structure.
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a dresser, and a framed picture on the wall.
A white building with a blue roof, a balcony, and a wooden dock over water.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Islamorada Brewery & Distillery
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

View in a map
Islamorada, FL
  • Place, Lorelei Restaurant & Cabana Bar
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Islamorada Brewery & Distillery
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Florida Keys Brewing Co.
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Happy Tarpon: Boat Dock - Private Heated Pool - Fisherman and Family Fun!

Happy Tarpon - A special place for you in the beautiful Florida Keys. Enjoy our renovated home in the heart of Islamorada. It is furnished for easy tropical holidays. Swim in the heated pool after a day on the water Boating, Fishing, "lobstering", Sailboarding, Skindiving, Canoeing or just enjoying the sunsets. Islamorada has it all. Your boat is next to the house in our deep-water boat dock. The dock holds up to a 28' foot boat in the protected canal. You will have direct access to the Back- country and world-class flats fishing. It is a short run to the Ocean for world-class deep sea fishing. We have a fish cleaning station next to the dock with fresh water.

The center-piece of our home is the heated private Pool directly outside the living room and kitchen. You will love Happy Tarpon. Definitely a great place to relax and enjoy between fishing or scuba or catching lobsters or even sightseeing!!

Happy Tarpon has 3 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths. A full-size laundry. And a fully equipted kitchen.
The marble floors, comfortable beds and tropical furniture make this home easy living.
Happy Tarpon is centrally located to all that Islamorada has to offer: Walk 1/2 a block to the Lorelei Restaurant and Marina or to other nearby restaurants and activities. We have excellent shopping, dining, fishing, boating and scuba diving in the Florida Keys.
CONTACT OWNER FOR MORE INFORMATION
Islamorada, Village of Islands Rental License #26-0321

Keywords: Single-family home, Private Heated Pool, Private Boat Dock, Sunset views. On Florida Bay. Beautifully renovated two-story Islamorada house, free Wifi, cable TVs, Easy Access to Back Country Fishing and Ocean Fishing. Peaceful. Private Home. Manatee watching for the docks. Scuba Diving. Kayaking. Paddle Boarding. Snorkeling. Manatees. Fly Fishing. Off-shore fishing. Swimming. Sunbathing. Shopping. Guided Fishing. Bird Watching. Eco tourism. Wildlife viewing. Para sailing. Pier fishing. Wind surfing.

Add dates for prices

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

View
5 bedroom - Deep Dockage & Heated Pool in Islamorada.
Matecumbe
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (132 reviews)
5 bedroom - Deep Dockage & Heated Pool in Islamorada.

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
There is 1 crib
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

No pets allowed
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Read the Rules! House and Pool Rules are available in the house information books. Parking cars and trailers can not be parked on the street.
Our dock holds up to 27' boat. Launch at Blackwater Street or Founders Park. Suggestion: keep trailer at Seven Sports Marina.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 370890vb
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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
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

Islamorada

Located in Matecumbe, a neighbourhood in Islamorada, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Islamorada Brewery & Distillery and Florida Keys Brewing Co. are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Indian Key Historic State Park and Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park. Ready for a night out? Consider Lorelei Restaurant & Cabana Bar and Hog Heaven. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.
View more Holiday homes in IslamoradaOpens in a new window
Map
Islamorada, FL

What's nearby

  • Lorelei Restaurant & Cabana Bar - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Islamorada Brewery & Distillery - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Keys History & Discovery Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • beach near Islamorada - 9 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Florida Keys Brewing Co. - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lorelei Restaurant & Cabana Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wahoo's Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Islamorada Fish Company - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Whistle Stop Pub & Grill - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Happy Tarpon: Boat Dock - Private Heated Pool - Fisherman and Family Fun! have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Happy Tarpon: Boat Dock - Private Heated Pool - Fisherman and Family Fun!?

As of 5 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Happy Tarpon: Boat Dock - Private Heated Pool - Fisherman and Family Fun! on 7 Sept, 2027 start from S$9,120, 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 Happy Tarpon: Boat Dock - Private Heated Pool - Fisherman and Family Fun! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Happy Tarpon: Boat Dock - Private Heated Pool - Fisherman and Family Fun!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Happy Tarpon: Boat Dock - Private Heated Pool - Fisherman and Family Fun!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Happy Tarpon: Boat Dock - Private Heated Pool - Fisherman and Family Fun!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Happy Tarpon: Boat Dock - Private Heated Pool - Fisherman and Family Fun! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Matecumbe holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Lorelei Restaurant & Cabana Bar, Keys History & Discovery Center and Islamorada Brewery & Distillery. Matecumbe United Methodist Church and Florida Keys Brewing Co. are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 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
Great view Great stay
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location overall w/amazing bay and nightly sunset views! House was clean w/comfortable beds but would have appreciated more shaded options to enjoy the outside during the day. Some items were showing some wear & tear.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Amazing views! Can’t beat it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Location

Perfect place to be while staying on the Keys & especially Islamorada. Many fantastic options of places to eat & see amazing sunsets.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Happy Tarpon is wonderful

Everything was great, beautiful place and location.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome stay!

Awesome vacation with the family! Thanks so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Fishing Trip

Our family went down for fishing and had a great time. We would stay again. Great place, great location, and great owners!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Happy Tarpon

Wonderful property, great location, very responsive and helpful Owner. Great vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Happy Tarpon

Absolutely loved the Happy Tarpon!! Can’t wait to go back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful Spot!

We had a wonderful stay at Happy Tarpon. It was the perfect location to walk or drive to any restaurants or activities in the area. We loved seeing all the marine life off the dock everyday, renting kayaks and exploring the canals, and swimming in the pool. It was the perfect balance of fun, activity and relaxation.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect house and location

This property was absolutely perfect. Great location with wonderful views of the Bay and sunsets. Unless you can train the Iguanas to mix margaritas and prepare Mahi tacos, don't change a thing.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Happy Tarpon Review

I had a great week long stay at the Happy Tarpon. Awesome views of the Gulf. Property is secluded from the neighbors on each side. Perfect location to quickly get to everything in Islamorada. Ellen was always quick to address any concerns. Would happily stay here again in the future
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic setting

Great location with very nice pool. Beautiful views of the bay and sunsets. Kitchen was very well equipped. We really liked walking to the Lorelei for breakfast and happy hour. Could not have been nicer. Definitely a place to return when the winters in Wisconsin get cold.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Happy Tarpon Stay

Had a great spring break trip in Islamorada. The Happy Tarpon was exactly as described and it didn't disappoint. We are a pool family, so there were many hours spent in the pool or sunning near by. The communication with the owners was always timely and they were very friendly and easy to work with. Would highly recommend this spot to anyone looking to relax, see some spectacular views and be close to the local attractions.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Apr, 2021
Thank you. :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The best week in islamorada

Happy tarpon was wonderful. The house was the perfect location to bike everywhere. It accommodated our family of 5 perfectly. Comfortable and clean. We enjoyed hanging by the pool and cooking meals at the house: Our boat was right there to come and go fishing, snorkeling and lobstering and bar/ restaurant hopping. Sunset was amazing from the house as well
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Mar, 2024
Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise

My dad has been going to Islamorada with his family since the 60s. This is the first year we did not stay in our timeshares and it was so perfect, we might do it again next year! Happy Tarpon is a slice of paradise. The boat dock fit our 28' Grady White perfectly. We loved floating around in the pool and watching the magical sunsets from the comfort of our backyard. Ellen was wonderful with communication leading up to our stay and when we had a question on the first night. I cannot speak highly enough of our time at the Happy Tarpon.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ideal location on Islamorada

My husband and 2 adult children (18 & 22) stayed for a lovely week at the Happy Tarpon. We stayed previously in 2018 so we knew what to expect. Close to everything in Islamorada including terrific snorkeling and fishing spots as well as the sandbar, all a short boat ride away. Only thing that changed from our last visit was the master bedroom downstairs now has two twin beds instead of a king bed. Stairs are currently challenging for me so using the upstairs master wasn’t an option. All in all though a very nice week in the Florida Keys.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely wonderful

Have used VRBO many times before and have never been so pleased with our choice. We are a family of 6 and we were more than comfortable with the Happy Tarpon. The pictures do not do it justice. Amazing sunsets. The views everyday for dinner were incredible. Most days we ate outside or at the table with the doors open. We brought our kayaks and was an easy launch from the dock. The kids had a wonderful time everyday with the pool. Very close to anything you need. Owner Ellen very easy to coordinate with. Thank you so much for a wonderful vacation. We will come back we had an amazing time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Late Winter Getaway

Had a wonderful week at the Happy Tarpon. The house was perfect for my wife, myself and another couple. We had plenty of room to spare. We particularly enjoyed the backyard and the beautiful pool area. We witnessed gorgeous sunsets from the Adirondack chairs almost every night. Enjoyed launching our rented kayaks and paddle boards from the property (would recommend water shoes for launch). Most days had a mom and two juvenile manatees visit the dock area. The house is in a great location. Lorelei restaurant is a short walk down the road and many other a great restaurants in the area are a short car or Uber ride away. Looking forward to our next trip to Islamorada and the Happy Tarpon.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot to get together with family. Beautiful sunsets from pool area. Walking distance to Lorelei. Nice dockage for boat. House well played out and comfortable. We would rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Happy Tarpon

Always a pleasure staying at the Happy Tarpon :)
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

We had amazing time ☺️
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Time to relax

The property is beautiful and the house is very cozy. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location everything was as it should be. Very clean and had all items needed.

We had a fantastic time. The home had everything we needed. The dock for the boat was excellent great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House

We live in Florida and travel down to the keys a few times a year. You can’t beat the location in Islamorada and the house is perfect for a family. The sunsets are beautiful and the kids loved the pool at night. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Will Dornan

Host profile image
We grew up in Jackson Hole, Wyoming with a passion for fly fishing. Will Dornan owns and manages Snake River Angler, the largest fly fishing outfitter in Jackson Hole and in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming. He operates two retail fishing stores. One in Moose, Wyoming and one in downtown Jackson. He employs over 20 full time Wyoming fishing guides.
My mom, Ellen, will answer your inquiries. She might be out fishing but will get back to you ASAP.
Will's love of fishing and the ocean led him and family to Islamorada for the best in salt-water fishing. Will's wife and kids love to fish, stand up paddle board, canoe and enjoy the Manatees in the canal by the house.

Why they chose this property

I walked into the back yard of 118 Madeira, stood on the dock and saw a manatee swimming in the canal. I could also see schools of big mangroove snapper hanging out by the pilings. I have fished all over the world from Belize to Mongolia. I could not pass up the chance to buy Happy Tarpon after 22 years of visiting and fishing here. Islamorada is unmatched for the variety and access to backcountry and offshore fishing anywhere in the world. It is also a peaceful, private location for the family. Islamorada is good for the fisherman and the family with all the activities available in the area.

What makes this property unique

Islamorada is unlike any other place in the world. The variety of water activities is boundless with snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking, stand up paddle-boarding, boating, wind surfing, kite boarding, fly fishing, reef fishing, and offshore ocean fishing. The beauty of the Everglade National Park is right out the back door. White herons sit on the edge of the pool and look in our living room window (!!) and the manatees come and visit regularly all winter. Ever since I saw my first 100 plus pound tarpon jumping out of the water with my fly in its mouth I have been in love with Islamorada and the Florida Keys.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback