Located in Matecumbe, this vacation home is within a 10-minute stroll of sights such as Sunset Drive Beach and Anne's Beach. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a fenced private yard.
Bud n' Mary's Dive Center - 9 min drive - 7.6 miles
Florida Keys Brewing Co. - 12 min drive - 9.7 miles
Getting around
Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 29 min drive
Restaurants
Hungry Tarpon Restaurant - 5 min drive
Lazy Days Restaurant - 8 min drive
Papa Joe’s Waterfront - 8 min drive
Tiki Bar at Amara Cay Resort - 8 min drive
Habanos Oceanfront Dining - 5 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Water Front 3/3 Family and Boat Friendly Home, Great Views
This beautiful well-kept and spacious two story bay-side waterfront home is a perfect rental home for you and your family. The home has three bedrooms and three baths, 2/2 upstairs and 1/1 down. The expansive great room (22 ft. X 38ft.), which includes the kitchen, dining, sitting and living rooms with 60 inch hd tv overlooks the wide open views of hurricane creek, making entertaining or just chilling something to remember. The front of home has a balcony with chairs overlooking the park and partial view of the bay. . From the 96 ft. Dock you have a view of the bay and are able to fish, swim and tie up at least two boats. It is located at mile marker 73.5, on lower matecumbe key, making it close to islamorada restaurants and shopping. Within one mile of the home, you will find a convenient store, gas station, restaurant, lounge, hard ware store, bait and tackle store and ann’s beach. By boat, channel 2 and 5 are less than two miles away making ocean access fast and easy
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a Smart TV with a DVD player. The bathroom offers a jetted tub and hair dryers. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fenced private yard, and a coffee maker.
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Unit size: 1,800 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Renter must follow the Rental Rules in Exhibit A and Village of Islamorada Ordinance NO.06-03 located in Exhibit B of the rental agreement.
Swim at own risk. No Life Guard on Duty.
No smoking inside the Home.
Pets
This property welcomes pets
Dogs only
2 total (20 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
Service animals exempt from fees
Note from host: Pets allowed only with prior written approval
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 25
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10.
Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.
Property is also known as
Water Front 3/3 Family Boat Friendly Home Great Views Islamorada
Water Front 33 Family Boat Fr
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?
This vacation home is situated in Matecumbe within a 10-minute walk of Anne's Beach and Sunset Drive Beach. You'll also find Robbie’s of Islamorada and Long Key State Park within a short drive.
Will I be able to park at Water Front 3/3 Family and Boat Friendly Home, Great Views?
No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.
Is this vacation home associated with a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.
What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Water Front 3/3 Family and Boat Friendly Home, Great Views?
Amenities that appeal to couples at this waterfront vacation home include a jetted bathtub, a smart TV, and a kitchen.
Does Water Front 3/3 Family and Boat Friendly Home, Great Views have a hot tub?
No, but all house at this vacation home have jetted bathtubs.
Does this vacation home include breakfast service?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?
Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.
Does Water Front 3/3 Family and Boat Friendly Home, Great Views have connecting rooms available?
No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.
Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon), which is 22.4 mi away (29 minutes by car).
Can I book a room with a balcony at Water Front 3/3 Family and Boat Friendly Home, Great Views?
Yes, every house at Water Front 3/3 Family and Boat Friendly Home, Great Views comes with a balcony.
Water Front 3/3 Family and Boat Friendly Home, Great Views Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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It was awesome. The house is beautiful and the kitchen is well outfitted for a month stay. Great outdoor area. We highly recommend this property and owner.
This property is great! Very clean and provides all the necessities to feel right at home. Home owner is very responsive to any questions that may arise. I would highly recommend to anyone wanting a relaxing Keys vacation.
My company is doing a job in the area of this home, so we were on an extended stay. The home and view were beautiful. It made being away from home a lot easier.
Property has great boat dockage. We enjoyed the manatees when we could spot them from the beautiful view from kitchen. Everything we needed was there for our use. The paddle boards need some repair as they held too much water. Great place to rent!
Can’t say enough good things about our stay. Rick was awesome and informative about the house. We enjoyed the back yard and the dock almost every night. The views from the house are incredible. Rick has it set up for any fisherman to step right in and hit the water. The location is perfect. Can’t wait to go back!!
There is so much to say about this home and how comfortable we felt . It is obvious the owner pays attention to detail . I packed for a months stay in this Covid environment and quickly realized I over packed ! The home had all the extras , from rice cooker to bait freezer to bait and fish trash . The owner thought of everything and was responsive but not intrusive . Just plain respectful and you can tell they want you to enjoy your stay . There were three of us and two dogs most of the time and the property afforded extra space. We were there during the holiday and they had left a festive table cloth and Christmas flowers. Notes how to operate or find everything ! Clean and comfortable home with many upgrades but still the old Keys charm . Our boat fit perfect at the dock and easy access to ocean . We will be back !
We had such a great time staying here. Rick was great to work with and answer any questions. The house has a well stocked kitchen we definitely over packed our cooking supplies. The dinning room table has the best view to eat dinner and just relax. We brought our boat down and the location cannot be beat Channel 2 bridge to go out to the reef or hit the back country. All the hoses and power hook ups make it easy to clean the boat and charge boat batteries. The fish cleaning table was in the shade when getting back was great. Freezer for bait a great set up for fisherman. Beautiful backyard house and location we had the best time on vacation and hope to return in the future. Thanks again Rick for your hospitality.
The owner is wonderful to work with. Accommodations were very comfortable and the kitchen had everything you could need for even a month stay. Outside, the dock was wonderful to sit on in the morning afternoon or evening and watch Manatee go by, some small sharks, large tarpon and fish galore. And when the new underwater dock light illuminates in the evening it sets up a whole new viewing experience under the water! Fantastic!
Plenty of outdoor seating for everyone on the Adirondack chairs. There is a large tackle room on the main level to store your fishing equipment in between trips. Large dock space to tie up your own boat as well.
We are planning to return next year!
Thank you again for the hospitality!
Joseph M. H.
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Bruce F.
Apr 16, 2019
Love the house, perfect location, espically if y
Love the house, perfect location, espically if you have a boat, the view from the open upstairs over the canal was fantastic, saw manatee's that came into the canal and dolphins.
Bruce F.
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Phoebe and Lewis W.
Aug 2, 2018
Wonderful home on the bay side in Lower Matacumbe
We loved the Palma’s home in the Florida Keys. They were lovely people to rent from and were always available to us. Their home was furnished and equiped with everything one would need. The house was very clean and well maintained. We loved the view of the water from upstairs and the dock area where we kept our boat. You could be in the bay in minutes and easy access to the Atlantic quickly via Number 2 and 5 bridges. Manatees and dolphins were swimming right in front of the dock. A very relaxing, beautiful Keys retreat.
Phoebe and Lewis W.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Michele H.
Oct 10, 2016
Awesome
We have been renting in the islamorada area for years. This home was nicely decorated and most accommodating. The water and sunset views were fabulous with easy access to the bay and ocean for all water sports. Had a great stay... The husnanders
Michele H.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Laura H.
Jan 8, 2016
Exceeded all expectations
This family friendly home was exactly as described and more. Rick met us and showed us around and had even decorated the home for Christmas. It was clean and well suited for our fishing family. We had two boats and the dockage was more than amble. The location was great with easy access to fishing, restaurants and snorkeling. I would recommend this property to anyone wishing for a relaxing, beautiful getaway. Thank you for a wonderful time.
Laura H.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Joel N.
Nov 14, 2015
Dream house by the sea.
Dream house by the sea.
We did rent Ricks nice house for two weeks. Its a really nice and clean house with everything you will need. The location was perfect for fishing, we did rent a 30"boat that we easly could park in the nice dockage outside the house. its easy to clean the boat from the dockage with the near by water discharge, we did also use the fishing cleaning table which was really nice. Its close to a bait shop and also marina/gas station. There are also many nice resturants around islamorada just a short drive with car or boat.
Overall we are more than satisfied, and Rick and his wife are very nice people!
Se u again!
Mr Nikas with friends.
Joel N.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
linda p.
May 10, 2015
home away from home is an understatement!
This was our first experience with home away! No worries, the description of of this home's location and amenities and well maintained features were not just accurate but underplayed in our opinion. The owner met us upon arrival, he was so pleasant and showed us all of the details of fans,AC system, stove and washer dryer. Also gave us some great information for dining, kayak rentals, grocery shopping. He couldn't have done more to make us feel welcome in his beautiful vacation home. We enjoyed every single moment and did not wish to leave. What I loved the most, and there were many things there that I loved, was waking up every morning,opening the expansive windows overlooking Hurricane Creek and sipping coffee while the fisherman were netting their bait. Can't wait for next year! We are so greatful for our time there"
linda p.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Yosset D.
Apr 21, 2015
We had a wonderful time!
We recently stayed at this property for a week and we truly had a wonderful time. It was a much needed vacation away from the daily rush. We are fans of the Florida keys and Islamorada is by far our favorite one. We have stayed in many different rental properties in the area however none have met our expectations like this one. From the moment we arrived we felt relaxed. We were given a lot of information about the place itself as well as surrounding areas which was very helpful. The homeowner really makes you feel welcomed and he is readily available with any questions you may have. We were looking for a place to unwind and fish and this house provides the perfect setting for that, all you have to do is walk out to the back yard and cast your rod and enjoy the day. We rarely felt the need to go out. Our children really enjoyed it as well. We even saw a manatee and a pair of Dolphins all while sitting out back. The amenities provided met all our expectations and we were even able to paddle board which my son enjoyed. We went in March of this year and are already thinking of when we can make time to return.
Jessica and Yosset.
Yosset D.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
heidi & bill s.
Aug 28, 2014
Great place for families & the serious fisherman
What a lovely house! This is our 14th year going to Islamorada (Lower Matecumbe) area. We'd been renting the same place for years but the owners were using it. Finding a new place was a bit daunting! The house is on a pie-shaped lot, so the front of the house appears small but the gates open up to a huge back patio & yard area. There are several little seating areas, 2 big tables w/chairs & a couple of chaises. The dockage was very generous; we had our 27ft. Contender & 18ft. flats boat with plenty of room. There is everything you could want to make your fishing easy; electricity & water to the dock, a fish cleaning table in the shade and a storage room for your goodies with an extra refrigerator. The downstairs bedroom is perfect for teenagers. Laundry room downstairs as well with a large washer & dryer. Upstairs is a beautiful, comfortable living room & a big breakfast bar. There is a nice dining area plus little seating area that overlook the canal. All you need is right in the kitchen so you cook your catch. I usually cook every night & it was a pleasure. The bedrooms are on the smaller side, but plenty of room to put away your clothing, big closets & very comfortable beds. Master bath was lovely with a big whirlpool tub. There were plenty of towels & linens & all the incidentals were supplied- toilet tissue, paper towels, garbage bags, etc. There were also 2 paddle boards, which everyone used & really enjoyed. The view of the sunset from the dock was great. We had an older lady with us who spent much of her time sitting by the big windows, reading & watching the boats go by. She loved it. There is a nice shallow water/beach area nearby where people pull their boats up & swim; it's great for kids. There are 2 places nearby for boat gas & a hardware store & Habanos restaurant w/i walking distance.
The owner, Rick, met my husband there upon arrival to answer any questions & explain where everything was. He was very nice & a great host.
We had a great time & hope to return next year!
heidi & bill s.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Doug H.
Aug 25, 2014
One of the best vacations ever!
My family truly loved our vacation here. Rick and his wife were so nice to meet us at the house when we arrived and show us everything it had to offer. We had a great time swimming and paddle boarding right behind the house. We had several manatee visit us during our stay which was awesome! The house is beautiful, very clean and well kept. It had everything we needed. It was centrally located to explore the rest of the Keys and it had easy access to the ocean side of the Keys with the boat we rented. This is one of the best properties we have ever rented on VRBO. We hope to be back soon. Thanks again Rick!
Doug H.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Jul 17, 2014
A Home Away From Home
We recently stayed at Casa de Palma for a month and it was absolute paradise. The home was immaculate and provided us with everything we could possibly need. The location was perfect for boating, fishing, snorkeling and beaching. The owner was very helpful and accomodating.He immediately mailed us the shoes that we forgot, along with an all-important Power Rangers watch!
While there, we made excellent use of the split plan. There is a full bedroom, bathroom and refrigerator downstairs, which is easily accesible from the house, but could be completely separate. The upstairs was a complete home away from home. It was kid friendly, but elegantly decorated and appointed.
While there, we were able to swim and paddle board in the canal and fish right off the sea wall every day. We were visited by a manatee (twice), saw barracuda, tarpon, sharks, lobster and an eel. The sunset at the end of the canal was absolutely gorgeous.
All in all, I would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a tropical paradise that is a home away from home.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Cindy B.
Jun 1, 2014
Paradise in Paradise
We had a fabulous vacation at this home this year. Everything you could want in a relaxing vacation at the keys in Florida. House had plenty of room for 6 of us to be very comfortable. Lots of space in the yard to enjoy the sun and water all day! Everything was clean and well maintained. Our owner met us there when we checked in to show us around and help us get acquainted with the house and all of the amenities the house has to offer which were plenty. We will definitely be returning in the future!
Cindy B.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Anne P.
Feb 12, 2014
Perfect place to spend the Holidays!
Our family met here in Islamorada and spent a month here over the Holidays! The house was perfect for us, 8 adults ranging in age from 24-78. The owners met us when we arrived, gave us all the operational instructions and recommendations for local attractions and restaurants. Lazy Days is a must for dining and the yellowtail snapper prepared any way was excellent! Also had the best grouper sandwich at Wahoo's! The owner's had even put up a small Christmas tree and decorations for us. The panoramic windows opened all across the back of the house and the views were great! We saw dolphins several times swimming in the canal out front. Most entertaining were the manatees that swam right up to the dock, mother and calf. They were very social and stayed with us for awhile. They are illegal to touch or feed but so fun to see up close. Definitely a highlight. The house was a short walk from Anne's Beach and a bridge where our sons enjoyed fishing. They also caught snapper, catfish, grunts and a few puffer fish right off the dock out front. We rented a kayak one day at Robbie's Marina. We were able to take them into the mangrove canopies but we didn't see much sealife back there. It was low tide so we couldn't go out to the ocean so I would recommend going during high tide so you could see more. Robbie's also has large Tarpons you can feed from the docks for $3 for a bucket of fish. We went 2 fishing charters also. One in the back waters where we caught a 7 ft tiger shark, which was exciting. Also an ocean charter just past the reef. Caught some snapper, mackerel, triggerfish. It was rough waters! I would recommend Islamorada and this lovely home for anyone who likes the adventure of the sea and the quiet and relaxation of living on the water. This house has a lot of amenities and a great 60" TV that really made watching the NFL playoffs very enjoyable!