Aqua Lodge Houseboat "Calypso"

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pool
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Water view

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Tavernier, FL

Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center
‪8 min walk‬
Florida Keys Dive Center
‪3 min drive‬
Harry Harris Park
‪5 min drive‬
Ocean Reef Club, FL (OCA)
‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

It doesn’t get much more unique than the Aqua Villas at Mangrove Marina. Come experience the adventure of living on the water, in a well-appointed houseboat. Imagine waking up, sipping coffee on your balcony and dipping your toes in the warm bay waters… and you haven’t even left your room. After a full day of fishing, skiing, diving, hanging out enjoying the Keys life, there’s no better way to enjoy your evening than watching the sunset off your floating balcony, patio or upper deck.

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Aqua Villas at Mangrove Marina Resort

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English

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Pool

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Water view

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

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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

About the area

Tavernier

Located in Tavernier, this houseboat is on the waterfront. John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Jacob's Aquatic Center and MarineLab Undersea Laboratory. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Tavernier, FL

What's nearby

Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Florida Keys Dive Center - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Laura Quinn Wild Bird Sanctuary - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
Harry Harris Park - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
Baker's Cay Resort Beach - 12 min drive - 10.1 km

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 Oceanfront Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Aqua Lodge Houseboat "Calypso" have a pool?

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

Is Aqua Lodge Houseboat "Calypso" pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Aqua Lodge Houseboat "Calypso" 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 Islamorada County Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

jerry n.

23 Feb 2024

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

Great find in Taviener

Great location to many things. Quite marina, good people clean . Will stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

22 Apr 2024

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

Loved the water!!!

What a GREAT experience. The views in the morning and evening were wonderful , like OMG wonderful. Slept like a baby on the water. The faculties in the marina were wonderful, shower by pool was nice roomy and HOT water. Would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

3 May 2023

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

Amazing Houseboat

Great place to stay and such a different and better experience than a hotel. Exceeded all our expectations!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan N.

13 Aug 2023

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

Calypso

Great spot. Awesome stay. Chilled pool was needed after full days on the water.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

William C.

31 Mar 2023

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

Trip to the keys

This is the first time we have used a house boat, but will not be the last.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy N.

30 Apr 2023

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

Houseboat Adventure

We stayed on the Calypso- great houseboat-all the amenities and VERY comfortable!! The rooftop was awesome with beautiful waterfront sunsets each night. Great location to discover all the Keys. Would definitely return!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah V.

13 Apr 2023

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

Better Than Expected!

The property was even better than the listing appeared. We enjoyed the upper deck!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Antonia J., Houston, TX

3 Jan 2022

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

Amazing Get Away

The pictures look just like the property. You will love it. If you cook you will need to bring supplies, other than that nice place

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Benjamin

25 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Very cool experience.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josef M.

6 Sept 2022

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

Very enjoyable place for a family stay.

The property was very much as described and overall it was comfortable, clean and well kept. There was an issue getting on board by the older member of the party because of the distance between the boat and pier, and also a noxious odor, at times, from one of the heads.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann N.

6 Jan 2023

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

Amazing

Such a surprise I want to treat a houseboat that really was literally a house on the water with a Great Marina wonderful staff fun taco truck a little bar it was just perfect can’t wait to come back

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

3 Jan 2023

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

An awesome way to spend a few days in the water..

We lived this property and will be back. You are living on a boat, so expect that experience.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F., Boston, MA

10 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun adventure

Stayed with a friend and our 2 teenagers and found the houseboat to be a fun home-base. It was clean and comfortable (incl comfortable beds!), with amazing views all day long from the upper deck. Cooking was somewhat limited due to the 2 burner stove top and small pots, but we figured it out. Overall, recomend this as a wonderful and interesting place to stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

1 Mar 2023

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

Fantastic environment to relax and have some fun with friend. Great accommodations and atmosphere !

All three of us agreed that staying there beats any hotel by far. Super nice people at the marina and just can't say enough good things about staying there. Not 1 negative to report. That is coming from a retired airline employee that lived in hotels for a decade. Awesome!! Thanks for the cool memories!!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy T.

11 Feb 2023

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

Unique Experience!

What a fun way to spend a couple of days in the Keys! The house boat was perfect for our group of 5 adults. If you love being on the water and enjoy the relaxed, laid back vibe of the marina, this is a great way to go! We saw manatee and small sharks swimming around the boat! Awesome! The sunset was beautiful from the top deck! The food truck and bar was a perfect way to end the day. Everyone is so friendly and helpful and made it super easy to check in after hours. Thank you for a great stay! We will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Erik L.

3 July 2023

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

I'm on a boat!

This is a houseboat that is permanently docked in the marina. There are others, but this seemed the best. So here is the good, the bad, and the things I wish I had known. The good: This houseboat is probably the nicest of all of the ones available. It has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. There is an upper sun deck that lets you see the entire marina and an awesome sunset, provided the weather cooperates. It is clean, two TV's with full cable, a small kitchen, and a nice front room/dining area. Mike was really nice and very helpful. The bad: During our stay, the boat was actually listing to one side. They knew of the problem and had a plan to fix it, but it was not gonna happen for us. I would have thought some discount would be in order, but it was never offered. They gave us a pass, but it's a busy marina and we sometimes had to park in another lot. Wish I knew: It's a long way from the parking area to the boat.They have little "garden" type carts for your luggage and things. Ice makers in the fridges are not connected, so they have bagged ice at the office. There is no fishing nor swimming in the marina. Unless you have a boat or a charter, it's tough to find a good place to fish without traveling a long way. There are two centrally located grills to use, and they are not allowed on the boats. Summary: A nice stay, very unique, great sunset, price seems a little high for it though. The staff is great, parking area is small, and quite at night.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marianne G.

2 Dec 2022

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

Beautiful spot.

Awesome place to stay. Will definitely be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Todd P.

7 May 2022

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

Great time in the Keys

We had a great time on the boat. It was our first experience on a boat but enjoyed it a lot. Great location with lots of great restaurants and points of interest around.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Susan J.

9 Apr 2022

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

Houseboat vacation

Wonderful experience. Great kayaking. Very fun bar w-su nights!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie F.

9 Mar 2022

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

Great time! Mike is awesome!

Great experience

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

25 Feb 2022

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

Lovely

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The marina was great, good hospitality, and a great location.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aaron P.

13 Feb 2022

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

Introducing my family to keys and fishing

It was my inlaw’s first time saltwater fishing and they had never been out on the water around the keys. They were completely blown away by it. The house boat made it so much better. The easy access and the top deck was amazing! It was fun looking at all the other boats. The band on Wednesday night was epic!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

13 Feb 2022

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

Fishing Trip

Great experience. Rooftop deck was wonderful for relaxing. Slept well.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

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