Aqua Lodge Houseboat "The Grey Lady"

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Parking available

Pool

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Tavernier, FL

Baker's Cay Resort Beach

1 min walk

Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center

8 min walk

Mariners Hospital

10 min walk

Ocean Reef Club, FL (OCA)

41 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

This houseboat has 2 Queen beds, 1 Double bed and 1 Twin bed. The houseboat has a flat-screen TV with cable in the living room along with complimentary WiFi. When you enter the boat, you walk into the kitchen and can either go downstairs to the bedrooms and bathrooms or take the spiral stairs up to the living/dining area. The sliding glass doors in the living area, opens out to a back patio which, provides the magnificent view of the open waters inside our marina.
The space
Guest access
Mangrove Marina & Resort has full marina services including a boat ramp, fuel dock, wet slips and trailer storage. Bar & lounge is on property providing great food and libations. There is complimentary WiFi in public areas and parking are also provided.
Guest access
DISCLAIMER: We reserve the right to change the houseboats as need to accommodate the Marina: location on dock, exterior/interior. We will do our best to update any/all descriptions.
Other things to note
The is a reservation for a houseboat so if the weather gets bad it may bump just a little.

Max Guest = 6
Room Rate is for 'up to 4 guests'.

Property manager

Aqua Villas at Mangrove Marina Resort

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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

About the area

Tavernier

Located in Tavernier, this houseboat is on the waterfront. John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and Indian Key Historic State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Jacob's Aquatic Center and MarineLab Undersea Laboratory.

Tavernier, FL

What's nearby

Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center - 8 min walk
Florida Keys Dive Center - 3 min drive
Laura Quinn Wild Bird Sanctuary - 4 min drive
Harry Harris Park - 5 min drive
Pigeon Key - 6 min drive

Getting around

Miami International Airport (MIA) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
‪Hog Heaven - ‬10 min drive
‪Blond Giraffe Key Lime Pie Factory - ‬12 min walk
‪Dillon's Pub & Grill - ‬13 min walk
‪Snappers - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Aqua Lodge Houseboat "The Grey Lady" have a pool?

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

Is Aqua Lodge Houseboat "The Grey Lady" pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Aqua Lodge Houseboat "The Grey Lady"?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Aqua Lodge Houseboat "The Grey Lady"?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Aqua Lodge Houseboat "The Grey Lady" located?

Situated on the waterfront, 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 Pigeon Key are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

dnabears n.

14 May 2024

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

Great family vacation!

Aimee was wonderful with communication before our arrival date. The location is perfect, close to all activities but yet nestled away. The boat house was exactly as pictured, cute, quaint and clean. The property has an outdoor pool, bbq area and outdoor showers (my favorite!) The bar / restaurant was closed during our stay so that was a bit of a bummer but there are so many other places close by it wasn't that big of a deal. The only (slight) negative that I would say is the price. Other then that it was a perfect stay!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris N.

29 Apr 2024

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

great place for long weekend

Houseboat was located at end of the pier providing great views. It had a great living room area and deck overlooking the harbor. The kitchen did not have a stove but made it work. One of the bedrooms was small but manageable - overall great place for weekend

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina E.

24 Apr 2024

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

Excellent! Loved our stay!

Had a wonderful time. All was really nice and we would rent it again.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rene T.

26 Mar 2024

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

Fun in the Sun

I brought my granddaughter on this trip for her spring break. The houseboat was such a nice and unique place to stay and she loved it. The location is perfect for all of the things that you might want to do in the Keys but at the same time quiet and peaceful on the water. The boat was very clean and well stocked. The people at the office were very helpful and everything from check in to check out went smoothly.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

11 Mar 2024

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

Quick Trip to Key Largo

Great place to stay. Highly recommend and hope to return.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Bill M.

3 Jan 2024

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

Unique place in the Florida Keys - and best houseboat on the dock!

We really enjoyed our stay on the Grey Lady. Location, location, location! The houseboat is the last one on the slip and faces out into the mangrove marina, with lovely views. It’s also very spacious inside. Upstairs is an open LR -DR area with access to the outdoor seating area. Below are the four bedrooms and two baths. There’s a small heated pool at the marina, which our kids enjoyed on cool winter evenings. Didn’t get any advanced communication like some VRBO properties, but Mike called us on the day of check-in to let us know that the office closes at 5 pm and he left a packet out for us, so check-in was easy. He also left the houseboat lights on for us, which we appreciated. The kitchen does not have a traditional stove top. There are two electric hot plates. There’s lots of refrigerator space (2 minis plus a small fridge-freezer upright). Regular-sized coffee maker, microwave, and toaster. We comfortably ate breakfast and lunches but decided to eat dinners out. We didn’t need the fourth bedroom with the single bed but it’s a small space - would be perfect for a kid. All in all, this was a fun experience and great location to enjoy the Florida Keys!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B., Pawcatuck, CT, USA

29 Oct 2023

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

Houseboatin

Just three adult males looking to do some fishing and diving for 4 days in the keys. Found this place, it was perfect for our needs. The only thing that didn't cooperate was the weather but that's certainly wasn't the houseboat's fault. Already planning another trip during better weather.!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C., Amarillo, TX

20 Apr 2023

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

Sister's Vacay

Amazing! Wonderful! Fabulous! Outstanding! We don't want to leave😩 Will be back!! So cozy!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

13 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot

Small glitch w key pickup but otherwise seamless and enjoyable. Left some belongings there and they were super attentive to helping with that.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rodger P.

12 Apr 2023

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

Great experience

Five star. Lots of space.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy H.

26 Mar 2023

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

Something different

We were trying to find something different than a hotel/in and came across the houseboats. Checking was easy, the place was clean. A relaxing stay while being close to everything key largo, tavernier, and Islamorada have to offer. As a plus, we saw dolphins and jellyfish floating around in the mornings.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betty E.

22 Mar 2023

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

Awedome Vaca

We were married on the house boat and loved living on the water for our honeymoon Mike was always ready with grin to make our day complete. Food truck was amazing

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teri W.

24 Feb 2023

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

The Grey Lady was wonderful!

It was fun staying on a houseboat as a group. The management took great care of us and let us park the motorcycles up nice and close to the dock. They recommended a charter boat for fishing out of Key Largo that we thoroughly enjoyed and supplied little random things when we needed them. We would definitely go back!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris and Melanie F.

5 Jan 2023

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

Perfect spot to hangout in the Keys

Our family of four and two friends were very happy with this rental. The location is great, right on the end of the harbor with magnificent sunsets off the back deck. And there is a perfect little restaurant/bar in the harbor that we went to often for drinks and tacos. The whole experience was excellent thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosellen R.

6 July 2022

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

Great house boat

Spacious, clean, quiet, and close to activities. This was a great place to stay, manager was friendly and helpful.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bill R.

28 Apr 2022

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

Engagement celebration

Our oldest daughter, none the wiser, was proposed to. She never saw it coming. A great surprise. We will return to the Gray Lady!!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

7 Apr 2022

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

Unique and cool experience

We very much enjoyed our stay on the Gray Lady! Boat is as pictured, beautiful views of the water and sunsets. Pool was also a big hit. Would definitely come again!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kendra G.

2 Feb 2022

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

Perfect place to stay

Mike was amazing with communication and getting us checked in, and the place was beautiful and quiet. Would recommend this to anyone, and we will be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022