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Canal view of home with open deck and enclosed upper & lower lanai

Side deck for sunning & a screened porch for entertaining overlooking canal

Stainless steel refrigerator with lots of room

Breakfast counter for quick meals and snacks

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9.4

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6107 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Cudjoe Key, FL

Venture Out Keys14 min walk
Upper Sugarloaf Key6 min drive
Florida Keys Beaches7 min drive
Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)30 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Good water access to gulf and ocean. Home was clean and AC worked well keeping it comfortable inside when it was very ho...

Christopher C.

Aug 3, 2022

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

AUGUST SPECIAL! FISH, SWIM, RELAX FOR ONLY 4000 MONTH

Welcome to 'Shangri-La'
This is where you can RELAX and ENJOY the TRANQUIL beauty of the sun, sea & sand of the Florida Keys. Spend the afternoon 'lazying around' on the spacious screened porch/lanai or the large open sun deck overlooking the canal.

This CANAL-FRONT HOME is furnished in classic Keys style. This three-bedroom, two-bath home has everything you could want for your tropical vacation getaway! Six people sleep comfortably with one king-sized bed in the master bedroom, one queen-size in the second bedroom, and two single beds in the third bedroom. Home has been freshly painted and ready for your visit to Paradise!

Master bedroom has TV, a private full bath and closet. A fully equipped kitchen with everything you would need to cook the simplest meals or a gourmet specialty; for your comfort, there are paddle fans in each room along with central air conditioning. Ceramic tile flooring throughout home, screened in porch overlooking canal and an extra large open side deck, great for sunning. A grill is available for cooking your catch! We just recently added a fish cleaning station and a bait freezer.

'Shangri-La II' is also a FISHERMAN'S PARADISE.....bring your boat because we're only MINUTES TO THE OCEAN and some of the best BACK-COUNTRY FISHING around! Take a day to enjoy the many wonders of Key West or enhance your tan at Bahia Honda State Park (boat rentals also available nearby for fishing, snorkeling, diving, etc). We're only one canal (approx. 500 ft) in from the open water!

Other sites and activities: Deep sea & back country fishing, glass-bottom boats tour undersea parks, easy access to Looe Key National Marine Sanctuary ~ an excellent SCUBA and snorkeling site for people of all skill levels; parasailing and skydiving, windsurfing and jet skiing, famous 'watering holes,' fabulous restaurants and entertainment, miniature golf, unique shops, historic sites, and so much more. Something for everyone, you'll never run out of things to do in the fabulous Florida Keys. 'Shangri-La' is a GREAT PLACE FOR YOUR VACATION GETAWAY.... plan yours today!

There is a walking and biking path right outside our door! We have 2 bicycles and a kayak for your pleasure. Also, Key West Shuttle Bus stop at the corner of US 1 and Spanish Main Dr.

Be sure to check out the comments/reviews left from previous guests (scroll down to bottom of page) You'll want to add your own after your stay!

Keywords: Canal-front Home, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, open water, fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving, back country

Property manager

Lois DeSalvo

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Sitting on the screened porch overlooking the canal, you can enjoy the gentle breeze and the tranquil sounds of the water.

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

NO pets and NO smoking. Maximum allowed 6 people.

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Summerland Key

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Cutthroat Harbor Estates, a neighbourhood in Summerland Key. Florida Keys Beaches and Bahia Honda State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Blue Hole and Big Munson Island. Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

Cudjoe Key, FL

What's nearby

Venture Out Keys - 14 min walk
Upper Sugarloaf Key - 6 min drive
Florida Keys Beaches - 7 min drive
Sugarloaf Beach - 20 min drive
Bahia Honda State Park - 26 min drive

Getting around

Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

‪Boondocks Grille & Draft House - ‬7 min drive
‪Kiki's Sandbar - ‬10 min drive
‪Looe Key Tiki Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
‪The Square Grouper Bar & Grill - ‬12 min walk
‪My New Joint - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is AUGUST SPECIAL! FISH, SWIM, RELAX FOR ONLY 4000 MONTH pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at AUGUST SPECIAL! FISH, SWIM, RELAX FOR ONLY 4000 MONTH?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at AUGUST SPECIAL! FISH, SWIM, RELAX FOR ONLY 4000 MONTH?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is AUGUST SPECIAL! FISH, SWIM, RELAX FOR ONLY 4000 MONTH located?

Located in Cutthroat Harbor Estates, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Venture Key, Venture Out Keys and Out Key. Upper Sugarloaf Key and Florida Keys Beaches are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

3 Aug 2022

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

July 2022

Good water access to gulf and ocean. Home was clean and AC worked well keeping it comfortable inside when it was very hot outside. Short walk to Square Grouper / New New Joint, and drive to Key West. Great vacation.

Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann G.

31 Mar 2022

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

Keys

The rental was beautifully decorated and perfectly located. We loved the porches and the canal. Local restaurants were great. Everything we needed was in the house. The only negative was the living furniture. It was cute but not very comfy for old folks! Still, I would recommend it. Thanks to the owners for allowing us to stay.

Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann A., Earleville USA

3 Mar 2022

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

Shangra La vacation

Lois and Butch were excellent hosts and did everything in their power to ensure our happiness and comfort while staying in their home. They went above and beyond to make sure we had everything needed for our two month stay.

Stayed 58 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

4 Aug 2021

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

Great location with easy access to open water

Homeowners responsive to needs

Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lois d.

2 July 2021

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

Paradise to Getaway

Thank you both for letting us stay at your terrific home. Also thank you for your kind words regarding my wife’s cleaning. She’s old school and believes it is important to treat others belonging as if they were yours. I would highly recommend your home to anyone looking for paradise to getaway, clear your head, fish, enjoy your surroundings and all the lower keys have to offer. Thanks again and hope to visit again next year. Best Regards, John and June

10/10 Excellent

Thomas D.

10 May 2021

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

VERY COMFORTABLE STAY AT GREAT LOCATION.

NICE

Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2021

6/10 Okay

Susan J.

28 Feb 2021

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

OK if you're a boater or fisherman

Best aspects of this house were the instant hot water and water pressure for showering. Porch and decks was awesome. Furniture and mattresses were not that great. Cars were constant on the road where 2 bedrooms were located. Decor and supplies were on the cheap side. The WiFi speed was quite poor. When we first arrived, there was a large dog constantly barking 2 doors down. After a week of this we called the SPCA and thankfully, the worker drove over to speak to the owner and it finally stopped. We love the beach and there were none around the area; we'd go to Key West or to Bahai Honda. It would have been nice to have some beach chairs provided or bikes or a kayak.

8/10 Good

Cynthia C., Melbourne, Florida

5 Sept 2020

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

Great Location

House is in great location, close to Maddie's for groceries, Tonio's for any meal, and the Cudjoe Gardens boat ramp. Pictures are exactly what you see and very clean. You will need to provide everything for staying there..toliet paper, dish soap, trash bags, etc. Loved sitting on porch in morning drinking coffee, though suggest something to create shade on both screened porches and deck area as sun was brutal after lunch into the evening.

Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany L.

6 Aug 2020

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

July 2020 Keys Rental

We stayed at the property for July 2020. We had two boats (22 ft and 24 ft) which were easily accommodated at the dock. For the fishing group like us, there is a new shaded cleaning table and a freezer on site which was great. There is use of the screened lower level back porch for storage and relaxation. The house was clean and well furnished and comfortable and the owners are really nice and returned any calls/messages promptly. This area is great for families looking to vacation in a less tourist/crowded area than Key West or Marathon but each island is only a short ride away. This is a family neighborhood with a mix of rental houses and permanent homeowners and we felt very safe in the neighborhood walking during the early morning/late afternoon hours as well as leaving all of our gear at the rear of the residence.

Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lois D.

3 June 2019

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

Perfect getaway

Great home, great location for fishing and restaurants without going to Key West. Kitchen was fully equipped wurh essentials. Owners very easy to work with. Will recommend to others and can't wait to go back!

Stayed 27 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jerelle N.

18 Mar 2019

Perfect and peaceful Keys Gem !

This is my third time returning to Shangri La and first time returning since Irma... the owners made a lot of wonderful updates to the already beautiful home right on the waterfront! New deck with pathway solar lights, new sliding glass doors, updated patio furniture and the entire home was freshly painted! The home has everything you need for a perfect getaway... the neighborhood is peaceful and quiet... many evenings just spent on the outside screened in porch watching the sun set! The house is centrally located with nearby stores, restaurants and only 20 mins from key west!! We enjoyed days at the beautiful Bahia Honda state park, fishing trip in Key West and all the essentials needed at the house to cook our fresh catch!! Shangri La is clean and well kept and will continue to be our go to for our Keys getaways! The owners are friendly and quickly available for any questions you may have... enjoy your stay!!

Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Henry S.

20 Jan 2019

Wonderful vacation

This is not my first time staying at Shangrila. Upon arrival I found the interior had been freshly painted & decorated. A new sliding glass door & entry door have been installed recently also. The furniture on the screened in porch is very comfortable. The next door neighbor is an avid fisherman & is very informative & helpful. I found the canal to be a good fishing spot. Cudjoe Bay is a great fishing area & only minutes away by boat. Two of the best places to eat, Mangrove Mama's & Square Grouper, are only minutes from the house. Key West is a great place to visit & is only about a half hour away. I look forward to returning to Shangrila soon.

Stayed 20 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

26 Aug 2018

Funtastic

This is our third time staying here. The renovations since the Hurricane are marvelous. All new deck. Fresh paint. WE will be back.

Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alexis w.

1 June 2018

Just what my family needed!

We absolutely enjoyed everything the Shangri-La had to offer! All the beds and linens were clean, it was equiped with all the cookware we needed, the neighborhood is very calm & quiet. We enjoyed everyday waking up having coffee on the beautiful porch watching the sunrise! There is a perfect view of the sunrise facing East with no home obstruction during the Month of May. We were also able to catch the sunset in the evening from the porch also! We had great weather and luckily noseeums were NOT an issue, but the screened in porch surly would have been safe haven if they were to be a problem. The owners were available by phone with a few questions I had regarding the property and they made wonderful recommendations for local restaurants in the area! We will definitely return!!

Stayed 21 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Danielle D., Wall, NJ

14 May 2018

Yet to disappoint!

3rd time staying at the Shangi-La Cudjoe home & it was our best experience yet! We were concerned about the area from Irma, but the owners assured us their home, and all our fav spots, were rebuilt quickly. Many new upgrades to the home included bright, colorful paint colors in every room (really gives it that Keys vibe), new slider out to the grilling patio, new outdoor furniture in the enclosed screen porches (my fav place to relax at the end of the night!) as well as a new dock. We hit a lot of the tourist spots, like Key West for a night {{YOU MUST VISIT THE BUTTERFLY EXHIBIT!}} and even rented a 18' boat from Cudjoe Gardens Marina just a mile or 2 away... That was super fun, we enjoyed lunch on Picnic Island, swam under the American Shoal lighthouse, and even got our very own dolphin show from a friendly school of HUGE bottlenose dolphins! If you visit the Keys, you MUST eat at The Square Grouper which is less than a mile away, we lucked out being down for stone crab season & indulged on those throughout our stay... A perfect stay once again, owners are super easy to communicate with and we can't wait to return again next year!

Stayed 27 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

13 Apr 2018

Great vacation getaway home

Overall was a great april getaway..close enough to key West and other great spots. Loved the lanai for mornings and after dinner cocktails and sitting outside and seeing the stars. Home had everything that was needed. Weather was perfect too! Thank you for a great vacation spot!

Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lee H., Murrells Inlet, SC

11 Feb 2018

Location

This house is one of the 3 best locations along Spanish Main Dr. The West facing screen porch is the perfect afternoon spot. You can't miss with this one.

Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Henry S.

5 Dec 2017

Truly Shangrila

This is our 3rd time staying at Shangrila. I have always found the owners to be pleasant & accommodating. We arrived to find the house freshly painted & clean. We enjoyed having morning coffee & snacks while lounging on the new furniture in the screened upper level area. I fished almost every day from the new dock, caught a variety of fish & enjoyed cooking them on the gas grill on the open upper level deck. We all enjoyed the short trip to Key West, only about 25 minutes away. The next door neighbor is an avid fisherman & offered help & advice when asked. We are looking forward to visiting again nest year.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

ken b.

11 Oct 2017

The GOOD, the BAD and the UGLY

The GOOD :Fishing in area is good. The BAD: Dirty canal can’t swim. Bay very shallow, many prop trails where outboard props have hit. Owners old boat up on dock makes activities along dock very cumbersome, not shown in ad. Living room furniture is subpar, cheap and not very comfortable. Thermostat is wi-fi. Owners can control and they do. It changes to a higher temp. Very small TV in master bedroom that is difficult to view from bed. Shower in master so small you can’t turn around in. Front door rotted at bottom. Sliding doors very hard to open/close. Doors do not lock properly so securing your items is always a concern. Laundry doors are rotted off rail system so don’t open/close them or owners may deduct that from your deposit. Neighbors on left have two German Sheppard’s, one friendly, the other will charge you and nip at you. Neighbors on right leave early mornings on boat and can be noisy , no alarm clock needed. Their dog barks constantly at everything that goes up/down the canal. Linens are in very rough shape. The Ugly: We rented this property August 1-31 of 2016 and 2017. Please note that the review done for August of 2016 was NOT done by us! (How many more reviews falsified?). We decided we liked fishing there and told owners to keep deposit and we would rent for same time in 2017. Owners changed rental contract , we signed the contract in haste, assuming things were the same as the previous year. Owner failed to mention any changes. The home was a pig pen not ready for us when we arrived Aug 1st, 2017. It was cleaned later that night and the owners acknowledged they had made a mistake on the dates. After we returned home we were told our deposit would not be given in full. We had not done any damage to the property but were told half of deposit would be kept for electric bill because we stayed over 31 days. How leaving on the morning of the 31st day is justification to keep half of deposit. What seemed wrong was how owners justified keeping any part of our deposit .They didn’t care that we lost first day due to waiting for cleaning lady to clean a filthy house (she left at 9:30 at night). We wouldn’t bring any of our items into filthy home. Lost first day and second day was spent moving into the property. We overlooked all negatives about this property but we will NOT accept the lack of integrity and decency of the owners. Beware of fabricated reasons to not get your full deposit back. Would NOT recommend.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

26 Aug 2017

Bargan

This is the second year I have stayed here. Already booked the third.

Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Danielle D., Wall, NJ

14 June 2017

Second visit just as good as the first!

When we planned on making our 2nd trip down to the Florida Keys, it was without thought that we book The Shangri-La home in Cudjoe. Great spacious home with all the comforts of home & close to so many attractions. Owners could not be more accommodating. From the minute we made our inquiry right up until checking out, they both were so helpful & wanting to make sure we had another 5 star experience. The weather was more cooperative this time around so we got to enjoy the wrap around deck overlooking the lagoon equipped with grill that we cooked our fresh caught dinners on which was a plus! I noticed upgraded bed linens from our last visit and some fresh new décor. Home is well taken care of & we cannot wait to return for our 3rd time! Would highly recommend to others, which we have!

Stayed 35 nights in Apr 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Carol B., United States

10 May 2017

Nice, well equipped home

The house was very neat and clean. We loved the "sun porch" and shady deck. It is in a perfect place between Big Pine Key for shopping, etc. and Key West for interesting evenings. The neighbor is an avid fisherman which makes for lively viewing from the deck. A great white heron visited almost every night. We named him Charlie. The owners resolved what could have been a very difficult situation quickly and easily. Thank you for letting us share your Keys home.

Stayed 28 nights in Apr 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jackie D.

30 Sept 2016

A Wonderful Time

We had a wonderful stay, wish we were still there. The weather was great. The home had everything we needed and loved the lanai for morning coffee. We had a problem with the dishwasher and owner took care of it within 24 hours. Our favorite stop was Square Grouper and Mangrove Mama’s. Caught lots of fish and made new friends. Can’t wait to come back! Will recommend Shangri-La to others for sure.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

9 Aug 2016

Great Fun

Can't be beat for the price. We have stayed all over the Keys. Square Grouper Restaurant and Bar is a blast. Walter the next door neighbor is a cool dude. He can help you find fish.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Deannie D., Winnsboro tx

28 June 2016

Spanish Main Drive

Totally enjoyed our stay at the house. Lots of room for all our fishing/boating stuff and still plenty of room for company. Boat dock is really nice too. Close to Key West for shopping. Thank you, DeSalvas

About the host

Hosted by Lois DeSalvo

Enjoying good times in Paradise!
Hope you make lots of good memories while staying
at Shangri-La II!

Why they chose this property

My husband discovered this little Key called 'Cudjoe' when he was invited to help a friend move from NJ in 1984. He fell in love with the crystal clear Caribbean-like water and the warm year round climate. We knew this was the place we wanted to build our retirement home. Close enough to the excitement of Key West and only minutes to some of the best fishing spots, scuba diving and restaurants around. This is the second home we've built and owned in Cudjoe and are looking forward to retiring in the Keys very soon!

What makes this property unique

Sipping coffee or a Margarita on the enclosed lanai.....dining out at a favorite restaurant, only minutes away....quick & easy access to the reef, back country and fishing spots....enjoying a sunset out on the bay. This is truly 'Paradise'