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Waterfront Sunset View in the Aqua Villa Sand Dollar @ Mangrove Resort LLC

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A boat with a sign reading 'SAND DOLLAR' and a red utility box. - Waterfront Sunset View in the Aqua Villa Sand Dollar @ Mangrove Resort LLC (Tavernier)
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a blue sofa, wooden stools, and a glass coffee table. - Waterfront Sunset View in the Aqua Villa Sand Dollar @ Mangrove Resort LLC (Tavernier)
A kitchen with wooden stools, a refrigerator, and a coffee maker. - Waterfront Sunset View in the Aqua Villa Sand Dollar @ Mangrove Resort LLC (Tavernier)
A large bed with a white and blue patterned bedspread, a blue pillow, and a white pillow. There is a window with gray curtains, a yellow lamp, and a view of a marina with boats and buildings. - Waterfront Sunset View in the Aqua Villa Sand Dollar @ Mangrove Resort LLC (Tavernier)
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and stove, wooden stools, and a dining table with a woven placemat. - Waterfront Sunset View in the Aqua Villa Sand Dollar @ Mangrove Resort LLC (Tavernier)
Waterfront Sunset View in the Aqua Villa Sand Dollar @ Mangrove Resort LLC provides amenities, such as a firepit and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 547 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Waterfront Sunset View in the Aqua Villa Sand Dollar @ Mangrove Resort LLC

  • The Sand Dollar houseboat has 1 Queen bed, 1 Queen sofa sleeper and 2 Twin beds in the loft. Each house boat has flat-screen TVs with cable and complimentary WiFi. The kitchen features a refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, toaster and well-equipped kitchens. The sliding glass doors lead to front patio overlooking wonderful views 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.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free internet

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tavernier is home to this villa. The area's natural beauty can be seen at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park, while Old Road Gallery and History of Diving Museum are cultural highlights. Jacob's Aquatic Center and MoradaWay Arts & Cultural District are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours. Visit our Tavernier travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A bird of prey perched on a wooden structure.
    Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • A wooden pier leading into calm waters with a sunset sky.
    Harry Harris Park
    5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • A sign for John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park with a turtle and marine life illustration.
    John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
    13 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Mangrove Marina
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Baker's Cay Resort Beach
    9 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

  • Miami International Airport (MIA)
    91 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tacos Jalisco 3
    3 min drive
  • Circle K
    19 min walk
  • McDonald's
    12 min walk
  • Snappers Oceanfront Restaurant & Bar
    5 min drive
  • Dive Bar On The Bay
    1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Waterfront Sunset View in the Aqua Villa Sand Dollar @ Mangrove Resort LLC have a pool?

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

Is Waterfront Sunset View in the Aqua Villa Sand Dollar @ Mangrove Resort LLC pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Waterfront Sunset View in the Aqua Villa Sand Dollar @ Mangrove Resort LLC?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Sunset View in the Aqua Villa Sand Dollar @ Mangrove Resort LLC?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Sunset View in the Aqua Villa Sand Dollar @ Mangrove Resort LLC?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Sunset View in the Aqua Villa Sand Dollar @ Mangrove Resort LLC located?

Situated in Tavernier, this villa is within a 15-minute walk of Mangrove Marina and Mariners Hospital. Florida Keys Dive Center and Harry Harris Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Waterfront Sunset View in the Aqua Villa Sand Dollar @ Mangrove Resort LLC Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

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

on the dock

The Dive Bar was nice right on the propertyOverall good stay loved the deckpeople were friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Stay

Loved staying here. Check in was easy and the whole vibe is great. Lordues was great and easy to work with. Cleaning ladies fantastic. We will be coming back.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awsome stay

Amazing time great experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! Everyone was very kind and welcoming. We arrived late and the office was closed. I reached out via the app and didn’t get a response but they had a check in packet available in a late check in mailbox. Will definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick Spring Break

We brought our girls down for a trip of a lifetime to stay in a houseboat and swim with the dolphins. This location is great for kids and families of big kids or teens. They loved the pool and we loved the covered picnic tables, beach ambiance and vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What we were looking for!

This houseboat was just what we were looking for in the keys. Room for two of us, very clean and the staff was helpful. We spent lots of time on the “porch” in the mornings and evenings.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place!

Our stay was great! It was chilly the first night but thankfully there was a small heater on the boat we were able to use. Mike and Ace were great upon arrival and for anything that we needed! Would definitely recommend staying here again and we will be back!! It was our first trip to the Keys and we loved staying on a houseboat. The marina was quiet and the people were friendly!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Michael was our greeter. He was wonderful and very helpful.

Plan to refer to family and friends. Planning to come back loved the experience
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Memorial Day Getaway!

Enjoyed our Memorial Day getaway aboard the Sand Dollar! Mike and the rest of the staff at Mangrove Marina were extremely helpful. Great place to relax. We enjoyed the simplicity of stepping off the houseboat onto our paddle boards. Beautiful sunsets. Will return!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Weekend Getaway

We enjoyed our Labor Day weekend getaway. Fun and different place off the beaten path to stay. Our 8 y.o. son loved the houseboat, marina and loft sleeping area. Pool was chilled and very refreshing after a day out in the sun. Showers have seen better days and could use updating. Overall very good and would go again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Could use a larger coffee brewer

Nice. Fun. Would do it again. Just needs a larger coffee brewer.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Don't look any further - book a houseboat now!

My husband and I had an amazing time staying in the Sand Dollar for the first leg of our honeymoon trip to The Keys. It was such a unique experience and we already can't wait to come back. It was very relaxing and the perfect location nestled between Key Largo and Islamorada. We loved that we could walk across the street for coffee and restaurants and things to do were only 10-15 minutes away in each direction. Everyone we interacted with at the marina - staff, other houseboat guests, and residents - were very friendly! Don't pass up this fun experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Archival

8/10 Good

Great Keys Escape

This was a great way to spend some time on the water in the Keys. The houseboat decor was very up-to-date (unlike other houseboats we have rented in other locations by other vendors). Heidi was fantastic and responded to our every need. The location was great as we were able to walk across US 1 to a park for the dog. We had a car but if not, there are several options for food nearby. I've only given 4 stars because the bed was a little too hard for me and as a result I did not sleep more than 6 hours each night. Next time I'll bring my air mattress. Highly recommend this to anybody who is looking for some place to stay and make new friends.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Unique and fun stay!

We stumbled upon this houseboat in our search for a weekend escape in the Keys. What a great place to spend a couple of nights! The boat was just as described and the marina is an interesting locale. Heidi was a great host – she even let us come in a night earlier than planned, at the last minute, when we needed to escape a terrible week of work drama. She met us at the boat and made sure we were settled in and even sat by the fire that night with us and the other houseboat renters. There’s a very nice bath house, you can bring your own boat (we were able to tie ours up right next to our rental) and we even had a visit from a giant and friendly manatee who enjoyed drinking from the fresh water hose on the dock. The boat was decorated very comfortably and our only recommendation would be to have some pots/pans for cooking (yes, we’re the weird travelers who actually enjoy cooking up our catch or other specialties while on vacation – but the grills outside sufficed to get us through). Our dog Scally loved the experience, too. I’d highly recommend staying here and we’ll definitely be back!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Absolute GEM!

My friend and I planned a last minute trip to Tavernier for Memorial Day Weekend. Every hotel in Islamorada was booked, which is where we wanted to stay. After calling about 30 hotels I stumbled upon VRBO and Mariela was an absolute sweetheart and on top of everything and super accomodating. It was definitely meant to be! This house boat was so cute/spacious and there were no noisy obnoxious neighbors to worry about! We had a blast and in comparison to the shoebox hotels our friends were staying in, we definitely hit the jackpot. Everything was clean, there were towels, shampoo, conditioner and mini soap bottles as well as a TV and AC. We felt right at home and we loved the little tiki bar. I felt so safe and I would absolutely recommend this house boat and stay again! Also, I left one of my favorite hats and they let me know it was in lost and found. Great deal for what you get!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great vacation

My wife and I just spent 4 days at the Conch Shell Aqua Lodge houseboat and had a great time. The houseboat was extremely well maintained as was the marina . The houseboats are in Boatman's Mangrove Marina. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The house cleaning staff made daily visits to offer to clean the houseboat and asked if we needed anything. I was not expecting that. Great sunsets right from the marina and even better if you went just outside the harbor. I am a boater and could not have asked for more. They included dockage for my boat, storage for my trailer, a ramp to launch and retrieve the boat, and ice for the coolers. The marina is in a well protected harbor and just about a minute at idle speed to get out to Florida Bay. The location of the Mangrove Marina was great, it was just a few minutes to Tavernier Creek and out to the ocean. Highly recommended for boaters.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Not what I expected.

Staff was not helpful. They were not rude, but not helpful. My husband and I had traveled a long way and were looking forward to a few days of ease and comfort. My husband is disabled and unable to help with heavy lifting. I carried all of our baggage to and from parking lot. No assist was offered. Lifting the bags on to the houseboat was difficult. . There wasn't laundry soap. There was tiny bit of coffee. No one offered fresh towels or coffee or told us where we might get breakfast or dinner. Beds are only queen size so I slept on hideabed. The most uncomfortable contraption ever built for sleeping! Found a few bugs also so I won't be back. The bar next door was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

We enjoyed having sunrise and sunset on the boat porch. Plenty of showers on the property.

We had no problem booking our Vrbo.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

fun and unique place to stay

House boat was clean and had everything we needed for a short girls getaway. Great location, close to grocery store and fun activities. Loft mattresses weren't the most comfortable but ok for the kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

kEAZY

It was nice getting to experience what living on a boat in a marina would be like. Getting to meet people from all over the world living on their boats and the marina bar is a great place to do that! Live music and an awesome bartender made it our nightly hang out
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful family vacation

We had a great time staying in the marina. Everyone was very nice. The facilities were clean and within easy walking distance. Good restaurants and things to do within short driving distance It was less than a 2-hour drive for a day in Key West. One thing to make sure of is to call the marina to double check on your reservation. VRBO site had us booked and paid, but it didn't go through to the marina until after we checked in.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good

Would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quiet sleepy visit

Really enjoyed the comforts and quiet getaway We had very few neighbors during the weekdays
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Houseboat Stay

I stayed here with my spouse and parents and we had such a great time! Everything was well taken care of and the motion of the water was lovely! I ended up sleeping in one of the beds in the loft and was very comfortable. The first night we arrived it was rainy and I was worried it would feel cramp inside with 4 adults but it was great! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

FUN!

Lots of fun , different then just staying in a motel room, super staff, super clean, looking forward to staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021