Key Largo and the Florida Keys... an unhurried, unspoiled natural paradise offering spectacular sunsets, gentle breezes and beautiful protected waters with abundant marine life for scuba diving and snorkeling. Key Largo is the dive capital of the United States. This 2 story canal front home is roughly 6 miles by boat to Molasses Reef Sanctuary Preservation Area, the most popular dive reef in North America.
Our Stary Net home is 50 miles from Miami, 2 hours from Key West and 2 hours from Fort Lauderdale airports. This canal waterfront private home is located at mile marker 96.5 in Key Largo. It is convenient to the finest local shops, restaurants as well as world class fishing, snorkeling and scuba diving.
The home comfortably sleeps 6-8 people with 1,700 sq ft of living space. The 2 story open living space is airy and relaxing; which makes this home an enjoyable retreat of calming ocean and canal views.
The lower floor living space has a pull out sofa couch, loveseat, smart TV, fully equipped kitchenette with 2 bar stools, half bath that leads to an enclosed outdoor shower with hot and cold water. The large french doors open to the outdoor living space. Grill dinners or your catch while watching the family enjoying the canal on kayaks, paddle boards, or just floating around. The outdoor space has several lounging areas some covered. Kick your feet up and enjoy resting in the hammock under the palm trees. The yard is fenced and a gate leads you to the dock where there is a ladder to enter the canal for swimming or floating around. Manatees frequent the canal along with many fish species. Enjoy fishing right from the 40 foot dock. The home is a paddle away from Rodriguez Island and Dove Island which hosts several sandbar areas.
The upper floor hosts an open floor plan with a fully equipped kitchen, dining table, sleeper sofa, love seat and two chairs. Open the french doors to the upstairs patio with sofa and 2 chairs where you can enjoy the morning sunrise with a cup of coffee or a mimosa. The upstairs porch has a set of stairs that leads you to the lower level and fenced in yard. The upper floor hosts 3 bedrooms. The master has a king bed, smart TV, and private bathroom. The two guest rooms have queen beds and share a full bathroom.
This home is well equipped for any type of vacation from a restful retreat to days filled with sun and fun. It has all you need to enjoy all the Florida Keys have to offer.
Some idea of local activities:
John PenneKamp State Park (beach, boating, snorkel, dive, kayak, paddle board, nature hikes) 8 miles
Backcountry Cowboys (bike rentals and delivery - bike the 7 mile bridge and all over the Keys)
Theater of the Sea (Marine animal park and botanical gardens - various shows and swimming options) 12 miles
Dolphins Plus (swim with dolphins and experience touch tanks) - 6 miles
Rain Barrel Art Village - 9 miles
Key Largo Water Fun (Private Boat and Kayak Tours) - 5 miles
Key Largo Yoga - 2 miles
Cheeca Spa - 14 miles
A few favorite restaurants:
Breakfast:
Harriette’s (bike or drive and try the muffins)
The Hideout Restaurant
Snapper’s Sunday Brunch
Lunch:
The Key Largo Fisheries
Wahoo Bar and Grill
Mrs. Mac’s Kitchen
Dinner:
Steaks - Ziggie Mad Dogs
Italian - Italian Food Company
Lazy Lobster - great food
Snooks - dinner and sunset on the water
Kaiyo Grill - sushi
Big Chill - sports bar, pool, on the water
MM88 or Morada Bay - beach dining
Breweries:
Islamorada Brewery and Distillery
Florida Keys Brewing Company
Beaches (Different from the mainland, beaches are small as the islands are coral rock):
John PenneKamp State Park (snorkel and see the cannons in the water)
Harry Harris Park
Curry Hammock State Park
Sombrero Beach (Marathon and a bit of a drive)
Dry Tortugas National Park
Anne’s
