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Oceanfront house private beach & protected canal dockage for up to 36' boat

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Enjoy the Key-ver beach house located on the south end of Summerland
Key-ver Beach House is on the quiet south end of Summerland Key
View from kitchen through livingroom to Little Palm Island and beyond
Living Room with Open Floor Plan & Panoramic Ocean View
Living Room to sunroom with ever-changing Ocean View

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6106 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Summerland Key, FL
  • Florida Keys Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Crab Key
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Upper Sugarloaf Key
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

The Ocean Bedroom

1 King Bed

The Palm Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Private Bathroom off the Palm bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Oceanfront house private beach & protected canal dockage for up to 36' boat

The Key-ver beach house is an oceanfront vacation rental in the world-famous Florida Keys on the southern end of Summerland Key, mile marker 25. The house is an open floor plan with panoramic Atlantic Ocean views and a large wrap-around deck. It includes the best of both worlds: an oceanfront private sand beach and protected canal dockage with instant access to open water. Enjoy sunrises, the glow of the southern sky at sunset, and the night sky. The Key-ver beach house offers you a home base for your fishing, diving, and adventures by sea, quick trips to Key West for tours, shopping, or happy hour and a quiet place to kick back and enjoy island life with a spectacular view.

Included with the house are:
-Protected canal dockage for one private vessel up to 34'
-Private oceanfront sand beach
-High-speed wifi
-Kayaks (2)
-Bicycles (2)
- & much more!

See amenity details.

About the Living Space: Newly renovated, the house is a 2 bedroom/2 bathroom elevated living space with an open floor plan. Off the main living area are two bedrooms: the ocean view bedroom has a king-size bed and the palm room, with a canal view and small ocean view has a queen-size bed. The Palm room has its own private full bathroom. The sunroom has a day bed that folds out to become queen size as well. Central air, ceiling fans, and tile floors throughout the upper living area. There is a lower-level laundry room and the large upper-level deck provides shade around the house down below.

Property manager

Grace and Bud

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children welcome but house is not toddler proof.
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Events

No events allowed
Monroe Co. noise ordinance is enforced at 10 pm.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking or burning of candles
Plenty of room for two cars and a boat trailer on the property, no on-street parking.

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
Note from host: Monroe Co. noise ordinance is enforced at 10 pm.
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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Summerland Key

Located in Summerland Key, this holiday home is on the beach. Florida Keys Beaches and Coupon Bight Aquatic Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Blue Hole and Big Munson Island. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Summerland Key, FL

What's nearby

  • Florida Keys Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Crab Key - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Venture Out Keys - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Upper Sugarloaf Key - 11 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Sugarloaf Beach - 25 min drive - 22.1 km

Getting around

  • Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mangrove Mama's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Boondocks Grille & Draft House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kiki's Sandbar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Square Grouper Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Looe Key Tiki Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront house private beach & protected canal dockage for up to 36' boat pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Oceanfront house private beach & protected canal dockage for up to 36' boat ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront house private beach & protected canal dockage for up to 36' boat ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront house private beach & protected canal dockage for up to 36' boat located?

Nestled on the beach, this Summerland Key holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Florida Keys Beaches, Crab Key and Pye Key. Venture Out Keys and Venture Key are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leesa C.

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

Best vacation ever

The house had a magnificent view of the ocean, it had every thing we needed. We fished every day, was easy getting in and out of canal. Would love to come back.
Stayed 28 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy E.

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

Absolutely the BEST!!!

We stay at a lot of VRBOs, but this one was exceptional! Not only was the house, the view, and the location, better than what we expected, the hosts were above and beyond amazing!!! We could not have asked for more. The only bad thing was that we had to leave and go back home and work again. We will definitely go back!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Quiet and Relaxing

With two bedrooms, the house is perfect for a quiet get-away for a couple with or without guests or a small family. Located on a private beach at the end of a dead-end road, it is a great place to walk a dog or bicycle without traffic. The home has both bicycles and kayaks available for use, and it was fun to explore the near-by islands by kayak. The whole back of the house is windows and the view is fantastic. We enjoyed watching the shore birds and the fishermen on the near-by flats with the telescopes provided and wading to fish ourselves was as close as the back door. It is a short 22 mile drive to the hustle and bustle of Key West and there are ample dining opportunities on other islands near-by, as well. A nice grocery store is available on Big Pine Key about 10 minutes away. The owners live across the canal from the house and they have always made us feel very welcome. We plan to return.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rendell b.

Great stay

We enjoyed our monthly stay at this rental. The view was fantastic and the house certainly met our needs. The owners provided us with kayaks which saved us several hundreds of dollars. Every appliance work! The locations presents itself well for bicycling which we did everyday. Also, we being on Summerland Key makes for a short trip to Key West or Big Pine.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda W.

You Can't Miss!

We had the perfect vacation with our two boys (20 and 21). The island is quiet enough that you have plenty of quality family time yet close enough to both Key West and Marathon to have outings to more activities. I can not say enough about the location. If you bring or rent a boat you can be at Looe Key Reef snorkeling without much delay. If you don,t have a boat there are many companies that will take you. The owners have a nice notebook that helps you feel at home on the island and directs you toward fun activities. The home was perfect for us. It was clean, well stocked and had items like kayaks and bikes to use. If you are thinking of visiting the Keys and two bedrooms suit your needs then you will love this home. It has a unbelievably beautiful view. The owners are honest, easy to work with and helpful. Enjoy!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Greg L.

The Perfect Vacation

This was our first trip to the Keys and our expectations were lofty to say the least. From the moment we arrived, we knew we were in paradise. The owners, Bud & Grace were gracious and very knowledgeable of the area and gave us the perfect mix of privacy and attention when needed. The house is close enough to Key West to enjoy the entertainment and attractions and just far enough away for the peace and tranquility the rest of the Lower Keys have to offer. The views from the house are captivating. It is ideally located for diving snorkeling, and fishing. It had all the amenities you could want. Thanks in large part to the wonderful owners, we truly had the "trip of a lifetime" and definitely plan to return to the Key-Ver House.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Douglas M.

A month of relaxation.

The two of us, both senior citizens, spent the whole month of November 2014 at this great spot. We enjoyed very much Bud and Grace, who were superior hosts. There were a couple of minor glitches that showed up while we were there however both Bud and Grace were there immediately to correct them. One day we've seen over 40 dolphins porpoising right out in front of the house. We watched the beautiful sunrise almost every morning. I caught quite a few fish from the seawall. Next time I will bring a boat or get one that can be kept right at the 60 foot sea wall seawall. "You can rent one just down the road a short distance" We made a good friend of very large iguana. About five feet long... Everyday he would come and pose in the trees right next to us. We definitely plan on returning.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Key-ver House an unspoiled slice of Eden

I am an art critic with the Village Voice Media’s Miami New Times and my girlfriend is an attorney who were eager to plan a vacation away from the hectic pace and vagaries of life in Miami. At the Key-ver House on Summerland Key we discovered an unspoiled slice of Eden with an abundance of natural wildlife, soul-enriching serenity and spectacular fishing. Let’s begin by saying that the owners’ Bud and Grace were both generous and hospitable taking the time to orient us about the surrounding area and all the activities available to visitors. The house itself was spacious, with a private beach and boasted panoramic windows overlooking the ocean that doubled as one’s personal theatrical stage featuring stunning sunrises and frolicking pods of porpoises and the occasional sea tortoise. The house comes well-appointed with every conceivable home amenity, including a gourmet-friendly kitchen, cooking hardware and appliances. The bedrooms are comfortable and all the rooms decorated in understated tropical, Keys fashion. Located between Marathon and Key West---a short 25-minute drive in either direction—Key-ver House is close to some of the finest restaurants in the region and just minutes away from Bahia Honda recognized as one of the top ten beaches in America. The house also comes with a pair of kayaks and bikes to make exploring the area an adventure. We love fishing. So when Bud offered us his nautical maps and shared tips on nearby snapper honey holes to dip our lines in we were enthusiastic. Let’s just say that a short kayak ride from the backyard to the nearby Crab Key provided us with our daily limit of twenty snappers each time we visited. The ridiculously gorgeous spot made for some great meals not to mention fish stories that have left friends and relatives green with envy. Not only did Bud and Grace make us feel at home upon arriving, but the house itself was homey and comfortable in every way imaginable. Before we forget, we have to mention that the Key-ver House is pet friendly and our three girls—a teacup poodle, a dachshund and a Chihuahua had the best time of their lives there, romping in the surf, sniffing out crabs in their holes and chasing iguanas. The place is even fronted by a private canal to park your boat and houses some of the fattest snapper we bagged during our vacation. I can’t think of a better place to relax and unwind, uplift your spirit or communicate with nature. This quiet, waterside retreat fit what we were hoping for flawlessl
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

AMAZING view, GREAT deal!

My boyfriend and I are in our late twenties and wanted to celebrate graduating from our respective graduate programs. We couldn't have picked a more perfect spot than the Key-ver House! From sitting with a book on the beach, to fishing in the canal, to going out in Key West, this aws the perfect way to relax and have a great adventure at the same time. And the owners were incredibly hospitable - their rules were clear and they went so above and beyond anything we could have imagined to make us feel at home. I even forgot my hair dryer and straightener, and they mailed it to me Priority the next day! If you're looking for a quiet, clean, beautiful place that is an excellent base from which to explore the lower Keys, it can't get any better than Key-ver House. We can't recommend it enough!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great Place to stay!

We really enjoyed staying at this waterside home! It has a perfect unobstructed view of the water and sunrise over the beach, plus a dock right there if you have a boat. It's furnished nicely and felt like home immediately! It's in a quiet neighborhood, and there are local activities or it's just a short drive to Key West for all that offers (without the craziness of staying there.) Highly recommended !

About the host

Hosted by Grace and Bud

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Bud and Grace have been married for over 37 years. We share the love of the ocean, environment, and watersports with each other, our 3 adult children, and their families. We are scuba divers and avid boaters. Our favorite vacation destination was the lower keys until we moved to Summerland, over 20 years ago. We specifically love Summerland Key, its open space, the neighborhood, and direct access to blue water so much that in 2013, we established the Key-ver beach house. The name 'Key-ver' is a play on our last name and is pronounced the same way. Whether by land, sea, or air, there are plenty of fun and unique excursions in the lower keys and the Key-ver beach house is a great home base. We look forward to sharing this vacation destination and the beauty of the southern end of Summerland Key with you.
We live across the canal from the Key-ver beach house and are available if you need anything during your stay.

Why they chose this property

Location, location, location for a great vacation! Our oceanfront beach house is one of the very few homes that have an oceanfront beach and protected canal dockage with instant access to open water. The southern end of Summerland is a special place; its open space is filled with palm trees, tropical gardens, native plants, birds, and other wildlife that share the island with those fortunate enough to find and take the time to enjoy it. We hope that you will enjoy our beach house on Summerland Key and experience island living and all that the lower keys have to offer.
The Key-ver beach house has served boaters, fishermen, divers, enthusiastic bicyclers, and many people who just want to explore the keys. It is a great house in a very special location to do all that and more.

What makes this property unique

The views are truly where the sky meets the sea. The ocean view from the house is spectacular. The pictures do not do the ever-changing panoramic view justice. You will have to see it and enjoy it for yourself. Very few homes have oceanfront and protected canal access as this one does. Windy days bring out kiteboarders to Pye Key flats for your entertainment and dolphins swim by, near shore. The neighborhood is quiet, located a mile and a half from the overseas highway, off the beaten trail. Summerland Key is close enough to Key West to make daily or nightly trips, yet far enough away to enjoy the island breeze, watch the ever-changing ocean, and have a stellar view of the night sky. Please read the reviews of guests who watched dolphins and other wildlife from the comfort of our Key-ver beach house.

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