You can look forward to a garden, a playground and laundry facilities at Keys Villa - Secluded tropical paradise located on the water!. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
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9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
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Ocean view
Spa pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
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About this property
Keys Villa - Secluded tropical paradise located on the water!
Private, secluded villa faces Florida Bay in view of the fabulous Everglades. Located in a lush tropical hammock in a quiet residential area (rare), the villa is approx. 50 feet from the water. The property contains a wading beach and a free marina with night lights, power and water.
Free onsite boat ramp, marina, and trailer parking.
The villa itself comes with a fully-equipped kitchen, washer and dryer, linens, queen and king beds, Cable TV, VCR, and a Florida room for dining. Windows in the living room and bedroom cover two thirds of the wall giving the feeling of the outdoors being in during the day and easy open/close window coverings provide privacy at night. This is a small house, near the water, no high-rise, no canal, and no density of people problem. This is a laid-back atmosphere for those who desire it.
Located on Upper Matecumbe Key, the "downtown" area of Islamorada, the property is quiet and hidden. Boats up to 25' are secure in our protected marina. Most trailers are able to launch from the property but a few extra-wide may have to use nearby launching places. There is trailer parking on the property as well as two parking places per unit. There are seven units on the property.
Free use of the village park(tennis, pickle ball, beach, pool, and dog park) is provided to guests. There are three state parks in the Islamorada area and the owner will provide passes. You are within walking distance to the best restaurants, shopping, and attractions. Free electric "taxis" are able to take you anywhere in town. Grocery, fishing and boating supplies are conveniently close.
Islamorada proudly calls itself the 'Fishing Capital of the World' and fishermen love us! Located close to the best backcountry fishing on the edge of the Everglades, we are also able to easily access reef and blue water fishing. Our immediate bay provides fun catching tarpon and easy fishing on our seawall at night is a guest favorite. Owner has names of boat rental places and guides for all types of fishing and snorkeling. Next door to us is Back Country Cowboy. They rent kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, as well as bicycles. our bay is the perfect, protected area for all water activities. Oceanside, we have some of the best snorkeling and scuba areas in the Keys!
There's never a dull moment at our marina. We have an Osprey nest nearby. If you clean fish, you'll have lots of bird friends. Other visitors are manatees, octopi, and nurse sharks. This property is treasured by guests and owners alike. The privacy is wonderful, the property peaceful, and the villas kept clean and updated. Most of our guests come year after year. Some have met friends one year and make the same dates together the next year. The size of the property is perfect- not too big, just right.
Three or four years ago, Fox News had a "US Best Sunsets" contest. Someone submitted one of our guest's pictures and we recognized it! "Our sunset" won over thousands submitted. Come and enjoy the best The Keys has to offer. Best location, best property, best fishing, and the best sunsets.
Located in Matecumbe, a neighbourhood in Islamorada, this holiday home is near a water park and on the waterfront. Hurricane Monument and Indian Key Historic State Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park and San Pedro Underwater Archaeological Preserve 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 hiking and cycling nearby. Visit our Islamorada travel guide
Is Keys Villa - Secluded tropical paradise located on the water! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Keys Villa - Secluded tropical paradise located on the water!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Keys Villa - Secluded tropical paradise located on the water!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Keys Villa - Secluded tropical paradise located on the water!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Keys Villa - Secluded tropical paradise located on the water! located?
Located in Matecumbe, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Islamorada Brewery & Distillery and Lorelei Restaurant & Cabana Bar. Keys History & Discovery Center and History of Diving Museum are also within 15 minutes.
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Keys Villa - Secluded tropical paradise located on the water! Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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We had an amazing stay and will definitely be coming back. The property is very convenient to great food, entertainment and great fishing. Marina is very well protected from the wind and boat traffic!
The location was perfect, we had our pick of many good restaurants and stores. The cottage was very clean and comfortable for the four of us. Very convenient having a ramp, dock for our boat and place to park our trailer. The resort is very quiet and peaceful with amazing sunsets 🌅. The owner Phyllis was very accommodating, we will certainly like to come back in the future. Thank you Phyllis for sharing your beautiful cottage with us. Bandos family
We were more than pleased with our stay! The property is beautiful and our cottage was comfortable, beautiful and ideal for us. Location wise, everything you could need is right there like fabulous eats, Publix, tackle shops, World Wide Sportsman (also easily accessed by boat) as well as some museums and attractions. Our cottage was bigger than it looked and beautifully bright with the practically wrap around windows looking into the gardens. The sunsets were beautiful and the marina well protected from the wind with direct access to channels that go everywhere. The property guests were quiet and some were repeats! Our host was super and we would highly recommend this property boater or not! There's an equipment rental company at the top of the driveway for paddle boards etc.
Just a mention: Safe Harbor Angler Marina is just down the channel and is a good place to launch and take your boat out, just call ahead of time and check times and rates, they reserve times for captains only. Smaller boats with low t-top (no towers) will fit the driveway, ramp and tree coverage at the property. Safe Harbor is about a 4 minute drive by boat or vehicle.
A very nice and relaxing spot to spend your vacation down in the keys. The marina was one of the reasons I originally booked this place and it did not disappoint. The sunsets from the dock area were beautiful and definitely picture worthy. The place was very clean and well equipped. I would 100% stay here again.
Everything was fantastic! We met Phyllis (host) one day and she was an absolute joy to speak with.The property was incredibly clean, the amenities perfect, and the location could not be beat. We rented a boat for a week and the marina was perfect and easy to navigate.The sunsets at the marina pier are just gorgeous, which we enjoyed every evening.We highly recommend this villa and would love to return soon!
Great location and accommodations, only issues we had were wife would have liked a full length mirror and a vanity in the bathroom.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Kirsten S.
31 Aug 2017
Wonderful family vacation!
We had an incredible week at Mitchell's Keys Villa. Stayed with our two sons (12 & 14) and enjoyed fishing, snorkeling and chilling out at this oasis in Islamorada. Thanks to Bob & Phyllis for an exceptionally clean and comfortable place to stay. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Eric D.
14 Apr 2010
The Mitchell’s Villa is a...
The Mitchell’s Villa is a wonderful place to stay! It has everything you need to be comfortable and relaxed for a few days or a few weeks. Nestled back from the dock area, it offers the perfect amount of privacy with a view. The surrounding grounds are full of interesting native plants and local wildlife. The private marina is equipped with tables and chairs, offers aquarium-like attractions, and faces west for some incredible sunsets...it's very difficult not to gather here each evening.For anglers with boats, the marina offers excellent protection from wind and other boat traffic. There is plenty of space for dockage, several fresh water hoses, electrical outlets, and a fish cleaning table. The Atlantic is just minutes away, the back-country is even closer, and World Wide Sportsman is just down the street. The water is beautiful and the snorkeling fantastic. Yes, this is fishing/boating heaven!The Mitchell's are gracious hosts and excellent ambassadors for Islamorada. If you want to become immersed in the Keys lifestyle, this is the place to stay!
Beautiful 'compound'! All the conveniences, right on the bay, beautiful views. Very reasonable!
I have visited once in recent years...of all my trips to the Keys, this property is the best!! Perfect for our little family...the two of us & our dog. We will be back!
Great place to stay, clean, convenient, quiet and relaxing
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Victoria M.
21 Nov 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
so lovely
The property is so nice and large enough for two adults and two small dogs. we loved it but unfortunately had to leave because of a serious illness in our family. I was a bit surprised that I never heard anything when I called to announce our early departure however.
The keys villa had everything we needed. The property itself is beautiful and very conveniently located to everything in islamorada. The on-site marina was nice and the islamorada sand bar is about a 15 min boat ride away. If you want a tropical setting (palm trees, lush tropical vegetation) then this is the property for you. We will be back!
We had a delightful stay and everything was advertised. We had fun figuring out how to open the Murphy queen bed and it was comfortable for our girls. The big windows give the house a feeling of more space. Recommend the paddle board/kayak rental at Backcountry at the front end of the driveway. Sunsets are gorgeous!
We just returned from a week at Key Villa, and it was heaven on earth. We wouldn’t change a thing! Will definitely recommend to anyone we know headed to Islamorada. Spotless, updated, and the location and view are perfect! Thank you for sharing your slice of heaven with us, and for the fresh fruit you brought us! Hope to return next year!
Very nice property, convenient to everything with wonderful sunsets. Host extremely knowledgeable about Keys and willing to share her own beautiful garden and clippings with guests. Would love to come back when an opening becomes available!
We so enjoyed our two week stay at this lovely one bedroom one bath freestanding home with delightful fenced in patio with a peakaboo view of the bay. This wonderful Ranch home is also surrounded by lots of mature landscaping lending to the privacy and the overall beauty of the area. Close to a lot of activities, restaurants and shopping. Lots of outdoor activities nearby that we enjoyed such as kayaking, biking, scuba diving, golfing and walking our dog. Property owner was very responsive and pleasant. We even got a wonderful tour of her nearby home’s extensive gardens along with cuttings from numerous lovely plants. Getting to know the other guests staying in the same area was pleasure as well, our dog ended up with a girlfriend doggie😊. By the end of our stay we felt like we were leaving our winter home getaway. We sure hope we can get a chance to stay there again next winter. Thanks Phyllis!
We enjoyed our stay tremendously. There was plenty of room for our pets and our boat! I know Tanner (our Golden Retriever) loved the ocean view; we did too!
The property owners are great, super nice and available for anything you may need. Lots of privacy and such a cool spot with everything you need in walking distance.
Location of this property is fantastic and central to everything and very close to the water. Place is clean and perfect for a couple. Only thing that needs work is the shower which is scalding, then cold, then scalding. Mrs. Mitchell is a sweetheart and made us wonderful fish dip and gave us a tour of her beautiful garden. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a quiet place to stay.