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Aqua Lodge Houseboat "Sea Turtle"

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1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Property grounds
TV
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire house boat

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire house boat to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Aqua Lodge Houseboat "Sea Turtle"

Welcome to The Aqua Villas at Mangrove Marina Resorts “Sea Turtle” houseboat, located between Key Largo and Islamorada in Tavernier at Mile Marker 91.7 on the Bayside, in a protected tranquil oasis cove of Community Harbor, in the beautiful Florida Keys.
Guest access
You are invited to use our full-service marina, offering high speed internet access, a bathhouse with additional showers and coin operated laundry facility. We have a swimming pool, Tiki huts & BBQ area.
A fuel dock with both gas and diesel, boat ramp, trailer storage and ice machines are available onsite (additional charge).

Property manager

Aqua Villas at Mangrove Marina Resort

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Heated pool

Safety features

  • 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

Aqua "sea Turtle" Tavernier
Aqua Lodge Houseboat "Sea Turtle" Houseboat
Aqua Lodge Houseboat "Sea Turtle" Tavernier
Aqua Lodge Houseboat "Sea Turtle" Houseboat Tavernier

About the area

Tavernier is home to this houseboat. Hurricane Monument and Indian Key Historic State Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park. Jacob's Aquatic Center and MarineLab Undersea Laboratory are also worth visiting.
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Map
Tavernier, FL

What's nearby

  • Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Florida Keys Dive Center - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Laura Quinn Wild Bird Sanctuary - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Harry Harris Park - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Baker's Cay Resort Beach - 10 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

  • Miami International Airport (MIA) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Blond Giraffe Key Lime Pie Factory - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Dillon's Pub & Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Snappers Oceanfront Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Aqua Lodge Houseboat "Sea Turtle" have a pool?

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

Is Aqua Lodge Houseboat "Sea Turtle" pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Aqua Lodge Houseboat "Sea Turtle"?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Aqua Lodge Houseboat "Sea Turtle"?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Aqua Lodge Houseboat "Sea Turtle" located?

Situated in Tavernier, this houseboat is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Mariners Hospital and within 3 miles (5 km) of Florida Keys Dive Center and Harry Harris Park. Old Road Gallery and Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Visitor's Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Aqua Lodge Houseboat "Sea Turtle" Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jon H.

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

I LOVE this little boat!

We like to adventure travel, and I thought this would be a fun alternative to a hotel.It absolutely was! Everyone was great. The food around town was great. The people are great. The management/staff were great.We're already planning a trip back with friends, but this time in a bigger houseboat.Don't think. Just go!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista P.

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

Great spot

We loved the houseboat! It had everything we needed, was clean, and comfortable. Such a cool experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff T.

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

The Keys

Love traveling the Keys
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

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

Cute little houseboats

Very accommodating and convenient
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Kirstie T.

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

Lovely Marina Experience

Our houseboat listed a little to starboard, but the Aqua Villa neighborhood is enjoyable. Note - cooking is on a hot plate
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Kimberly G.

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

Cozy and Comfortable

This is our first houseboat stay. We loved the concept of trying some place new. The online description was 100% accurate. Parking was easy, we were there off season. We enjoyed the Adirondack chairs and the view. The bed was comfy and their were plenty of towels for the hot showers!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

manish a.

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

Very good facility and wonderful stay

I was booked for a smaller houseboat but it has some pungent smell and I was quickly shifted to a new bigger houseboat. Mike was very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deena M., Beaufort, South Carolina

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

1st time

My husband and I were looking for a fun way to experience the Keys and staying on a houseboat was a 1st for us. Mike is an excellent host, very accommodating and made our visit memorable and enjoyable. We most enjoyed taking in the sunsets and did a bit of paddleboarding in the mangroves. They have a great pool on the property and the marina is well maintained.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

steven m.

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

Vaca

All good
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather T.

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

Amazing experience

This was my first "floating house" experience and I'm so excited to go back and bring my kids. The marina is beautiful, small, quiet, and all the patrons were so nice. There was a calm family vibe, especially at night with kids in the pool and patrons at the bar. I loved seeing the sunset and sunrise on the little patio area on my house. I was not prepared for having my own shower (this was a great thing!) so I gave the written description 4 stars only to point out that it is a little confusing. The hot water was wonderful. The electric outlets in the unit were a little iffy-- everything worked fine the first night but then no fans would work (but chargers did). Super first world problem that did not really affect my experience. I completely recommend this style of get away if you need moments of freedom and solitude like I did. I came back to the northeast feeling very restored!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

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

Great stay

The actual houseboat we rented was out for service so we were upgraded. The boat was clean and well maintained. The staff was very friendly and helpful with pointing out restaurants nearby. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jon P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy houseboat!

Good location and nice view on the water from the balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia C.

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

Delightful Vacation

We loved every moment of our stay on the houseboat. The Adirondack chairs on the back deck were our favorite spot for watching the sunset or just relaxing. The property was beautiful and close to other activities. We wish we would have known that the tiki bar was closed because it was off-season. Overall, we had an incredible stay and can’t wait to do it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

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

Weekend Getaway

Went to the keys for a weekend. Was looking for a fun place to stay at night while we explored the keys during the day. The house boat was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Lorraine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Cute boat house

Accurate website description. There was a little mixup on double booking for the first night, and the parking is too limited when the bar is open. I had to get up early to move my car from the previous night.. The place was clean though and the bed comfortable, and the management pleasant. The view was very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Amanda S.

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

Couple Getaway

The houseboat is cute and VERY cozy, the pictures do a good job accurately showing the boat. My husband is tall (6'6") and this boat was not very accommodating to tall people. He managed fine, just hit his head on everything, we just know next time to go bigger :). He was also disappointed that you could not fish on, or around the boat/marina, although understanding of the rules, just would have been a nice to know in advance (so FYI). I knocked my rating down a little because the toilet on the boat needs to be fixed/sealed, it leaked a very foul odor into the living area, it was almost unbearable at times. The office staff were not overly friendly (excluding the houseboat manager, he was very friendly and accommodating), and the wifi was down for part of our stay. The bed was very comfortable though, which was a nice bonus. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay, we love the area (Islamorada is our new favorite place in Florida), we loved the little tiki bar at the Marina, they even had live entertainment one night, and we got to see sharks and manatees swimming around the boat.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric B., Benton Ar USA

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

Fun place

We stayed on a small houseboat. It was a great place to sleep for just the two of us. If you are more than a couple this probably is not the boat for you, but they do have larger, more luxurious ones to choose from. The people that work there are all friendly and go out of their way to make you feel welcome. The scenery is beautiful too. We are planning another stay here later this year with a group of friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Kathleen L.

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

Fun Experience

We found the houseboat to be a fun and unique experience. It was a basic accommodation - which we expected - but we did not expect a fuse to blow while we were gone for the day, ultimately spoiling the food we had in the refrigerator. When we called the After-hours Emergency number (it was 8:30pm when we returned), we left a message but NEVER received a return phone call. Luckily we're resourceful enough to figure out the fuse box and get it going again. Disappointed that we did not receive any kind of follow up.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Molly B.

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

Great place to stay!

Extremely happy with our stay, would definitely book here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan D., Ft. Lauderdale, FL

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

Sea Turtle!

Mangrove Marina is a great little spot for a getaway, good location. Nice houseboats and friendly people all around! Looking forward to coming back soon, Thank you Mangrove staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021