Historic Jewel of Key Largo With Two Houses on private two Acres

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5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 123600 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Key Largo, FL

Caribbean Club Bar
‪12 min walk‬
MarineLab Undersea Laboratory
‪18 min walk‬
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
‪4 min drive‬
Ocean Reef Club, FL (OCA)
‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

In Cottage- Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

In Cottage- Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Cottage Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Main House

Toilet

Main House Bathroom 2- Master

Toilet · Shower only

Main House Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Your own private two acre retreat in paradise with beautiful views of the water. Private sandy beach. Located next door to the Reefhouse Resort and Marina, and within walking distance of restaurants and bars. New 2800 square foot home with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. There is also a 1960 Conch House original to the property, with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, newly renovated. The smaller Conch House is great for older guests who prefer a little privacy. Unobstructed views of the famous Florida Keys sunsets and Blackwater Sound (Part of Florida Bay). Easy access to many outdoor activities. Quiescence Dive Shop next door for easy scuba diving or snorkeling on world class reefs. See dolphins or manatee playing just off your beach. We know you will have everything you need for a once in a lifetime vacation. This property can easily handle large families. Thank you so much for your interest.

Property manager

Van A. Snider

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

We are able to accomodate parties if approved.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Signed Rental Agreement Required to Confirm Reservation.

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: 85

Note from host: We are able to accomodate parties if approved.

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

About the area

Key Largo

Located in Key Largo, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Caribbean Club Bar and Christ of the Abyss are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Jimmy Johnson's Big Chill and Bluefin Rock Harbor Marina. John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and MarineLab Undersea Laboratory are also worth visiting.

Key Largo, FL

What's nearby

Caribbean Club Bar - 9 min walk - 0.7 km
MarineLab Undersea Laboratory - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Florida Keys Visitor Center - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
Jimmy Johnson's Big Chill - 7 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

Miami International Airport (MIA) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
‪Sharkey's Pub & Galley Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
‪Gilbert's Tiki Bar - ‬10 min drive
‪Big Chill Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
‪Caribbean Club - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Historic Jewel of Key Largo With Two Houses on private two Acres have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Historic Jewel of Key Largo With Two Houses on private two Acres pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Jewel of Key Largo With Two Houses on private two Acres?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Jewel of Key Largo With Two Houses on private two Acres?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Jewel of Key Largo With Two Houses on private two Acres located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Caribbean Club Bar, Rowell's Waterfront Park and MarineLab Undersea Laboratory. John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and Lower Sound Point are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Renee B.

7 May, 2025

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

Like Having a Resort to Yourself

This property was simply AMAZING. We really didn't need to leave or want to leave! Everything you need to make your vacation relaxing and enjoyable is right on property. We did rent Jet Skis next door for a few hours one day and did the shallow water Dolphin experience a few miles away. Property is peaceful, quiet and relaxing. Having the pool was perfect for both kids and the adults. Highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa P.

9 Apr, 2025

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

A small second wedding for the family

The setting could not have been more perfect. We had a wonderful time enjoying our family and coming together to enjoy our wedding! The outdoor bar was great and our son had such a great time fishing on the pier.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca N.

21 Mar, 2025

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

Amazing!

This property is absolutely gorgeous! We definitely will be back.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

11 Mar, 2025

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

Apple Valley Village

Beautiful and is as listed. Loved our stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keli H.

24 Jan, 2025

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

Absolute paradise

A group of nine, with ages ranging from 4-78 had the time of our lives. We had tears in our eyes as we rolled out of the driveway for the last time. This home/setting is as exceptional as they come. You’ll hardly feel the urge to leave for anything!

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

john and angela g.

14 Jan, 2025

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

Family Xmas Vacation

Great place for family. Stayed 4 weeks. Would book again.

Stayed 28 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

24 Nov, 2024

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

Great place to stay

The VRBO was perfect in every way. It accommodated the entire family of 10 people. We all enjoyed the view of the bay of Key Largo. Everything was close, dining and shopping. It very clean and was well supplied with the cooking utensils for cooking and many choices for eating out. We definitely would stay there again

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie C.

21 Jul, 2024

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

Paradise

We are so glad we chose The Louisiana Purchase for our first 3 Generation vacation in 10 years. We loved the beautiful property…..exceeded all expectations. Old foles, adults and teens all LOVED our vacation!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blake E.

28 Jun, 2024

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

Great Place for a Large Group

We had kids, teens, and adults in our group and everyone loved this place. Swim, snorkel, paddle board, kayak, lounge without ever leaving the property. This place was very clean and comfortable, the managers were very accommodating and had great communication. We will be staying here again. I highly recommend this property.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff F.

18 Jun, 2024

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

Family Vacation 2024

This property was GREAT, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The only minor complaints are lack of cooking spices that typically you find in VRBOs from previous guests or stocked by owners, adequate storage containers, foil or plastic wrap for leftovers, and not being Comcast subscribers we couldn't log into our own NETFLIX, etc accounts. So only minor things that didn't impact us too much, just comparing to other properties where we have stayed. I definitely would recommend this for a large party, there is so much room to spread out. The pool is great, as well as all the wildlife; its like a piece of your own Everglades.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela E.

7 Jun, 2024

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

Picturesque

The view of the bay with the sand beach and palm trees was beautiful. Loved all the different seating areas to look at the bay. Couldn’t keep the grandkids out of the pool! Property manager very accommodating and quickly responded to a minor issue which was quickly taken care of. Definitely recommend!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynda G.

1 Jun, 2024

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

Family Time

Fantastic property and amenities. Space for everyone

Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara K.

27 May, 2024

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

Family vacation/wedding

Words do not begin to express how beautiful this place is!!! Pictures truly did not do it justice! We chose this home for our small wedding with our 5 children and their friends for a total of 11 from the ages of 14 to 53. The property was truly our own slice of heaven. From the beautiful homes, in ground pool, tiki huts, small beach, tropical fruit trees, iguanas, geckos. I could go on and on. To add to the excitement, my boys caught a small shark, a crab, a giant lobster as well as many other fish. The pier was a wonderful place to spend with family relaxing, watching the sunset, fishing, and even saw dolphin and manatee. Thank you for sharing your beautiful property with us, Van. We hope to be back in the future!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John F.

9 Apr, 2024

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

Wonderful Property!

Loved our stay! The property is beautiful, clean, and in a great location. We loved spending time at the pool during the day, and on the pier for the sunsets in the evening. Van and Rob were helpful and responsive. Would love to return!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

3 Apr, 2024

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

Incredible!

The pictures don’t come close to showing the true beauty of this property or the immense amount of space. Nearly every time we left it was simply for groceries, there was so much to do right there at the house we didn’t feel the need to plan anything. We had 3 middle aged adults and the rest were teenagers, no one was bored!! We would absolutely stay here again, in fact we looked into booking again for next year but it was already taken. This entire property is just gorgeous.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L.

26 Mar, 2024

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

Perfect place for family vacation

Such a beautiful place! Exceeded our expectations! Private pool and beach with picturesque views and landscaping. Best sunset right out our back door! Plenty of room for the little ones to run around and feel safe. Quiet location within walking distance to restaurants and bars. Rob was very accommodating. Louisiana Purchase was definitely the perfect place to make lasting family memories!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee H.

15 Mar, 2024

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

Family vacation

The property is beautiful, clean and well stocked. Our family included 10 ages 5 to 65. Plenty of room in the two houses. Very large outdoor area with wonderful places to sit on the pier in the warm breezes to watch all the water activities. At the end of the pier we say Tarpen, sharks, dolphin, ducks, crab, etc swim by. The property manager was very helpful and prompt the couple of times we had questions. Spent many hours in the pool. Great place to come back to after outings. Many good restaurants within walking distance. Our family had a great vacation and many happy memories.

Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frankie G.

12 Mar, 2024

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

By far the best place I've rented.

The view, location and accommodations was over the top! Plan on booking again and again! Thank you, your place made our trip so much more enjoyable for all of us.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy H.

21 Feb, 2024

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

Great place to enjoy with family

The property is huge and has something for everyone. We had ages 5-81. Awesome place to stay

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce N.

12 Feb, 2024

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

Bruce

Outstanding

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

27 Jan, 2024

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

Jewel of Key Largo w/Woodbridge Scuba

Property is great, beautiful and inviting. It felt like home.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

20 Jan, 2024

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

Excellent property

The property size gives every age wonderful space to enjoy, play and relax.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey P.

20 Nov, 2023

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

Amazing Family Vacation

The property was absolutely beautiful and such a treat! From the private beach and pier to the private pool and bar, everything you could ever need is right on the property. We had the pleasure of seeing several dolphins, iguanas, a heron, and fish during our time. Great time had by all guests in our party from 0-65 years old.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

david k.

9 Nov, 2023

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

Key Largo Jewel

This property delivers a luxury indulgent experience! Perfect for an extended family experience in the Keys. Wonderful layout to both houses, convenient, quiet, safe and a very relaxing environment.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

14 Sept, 2023

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

Absolute Paradise

The property was absolutely amazing!! It felt like we had a resort entirely to ourselves. Made some Amazing memories and would love to come back again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Van A. Snider

We are the three children of a wonderful man, a World War II Veteran who witnessed the raising of the American Flag at Iwo Jima when he was 19 years old, who had a lifelong passion for fishing and family. His favorite place to revisit was right here in Key Largo. He had many wonderful friends here in Key Largo. He purchased this property in 2013, and until his death at age 92, oversaw every detail of the renovation and new construction. It is with a great sense of pride that we host families here on Dad's property, because we know how much he loved sharing it.

Why they chose this property

This property as well as Quiescence Dive Company (Captain Rob Bleser) next door were the base for many a memorable fishing trip for my Dad and his good friend Dr. Dave Bleser (Rob's Dad who lived to 96). For over 30 years, they made annual pilgrimages to Shark River in the Everglades for a couple of weeks annually for the best fishing in the world (According to my Dad), with lifelong friends. Mr. Alton Wells (Who lived the last 30 plus years of his life on this property) was always willing to let them park additional boats in his slip, in exchange for the latest great fishing story over a beer. There is something about the Florida Keys, that I think you will agree, will keep you coming back time and time again.

What makes this property unique

You will be hard pressed to find two acres on the water (facing west) with large private boat slip. This property sat quiet for the last 60 years, shielded from the scourges of modern society until our recent renovations. There is much History on this site. Vintage cast iron street lights reported from Georgia adorn the circle drive. Beautiful mature trees. Unbelievable views of the evening sunset. Each one more beautiful than the last. Creating life long memories with family, children and/or friends. Everything you need for the time of your life is right here.