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Bayside: 1st Floor Apartment in Native Hammock on Florida Bay

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Dining
Living area
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 470 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tubHot tub
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Dryer
    DryerDryer

Check-in time

5:00 PM

Check-out time

9:00 AM

Explore the area

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Islamorada, FL
  • Popular LocationHistory of Diving Museum13 min walk
  • Popular LocationFlorida Keys Brewing Co.18 min walk
  • Popular LocationTheater of the Sea3 min drive
  • AirportMiami, FL (MIA-Miami Intl.)93 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Other (See Description)

1 Double Murphy Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Bayside: 1st Floor Apartment in Native Hammock on Florida Bay

Bayside is a first floor apartment overlooking the water. Bayside is located on a small resort property nestled in a native hammock on Florida Bay. An easy 90 minute drive from Miami International Airport, this property is located in the heart of Islamorada, directly on Florida Bay. Bayside is fully air conditioned and there are ceiling fans throughout. The kitchen is modern and equipped with all the necessary appliances. The property is a nature lovers dream with resident fish, lobster, an octopus and an occasional manatee in the marina, iguanas that sun themselves by the boat basin and pelicans, egrets and osprey that fly in for periodic visits. Our boat basin can accommodate boats up to 26 feet in length and dockage is included in the rental.

The property is private and secluded, away from traffic and noise, yet is convenient to many of the best restaurants and attractions in the Keys. A variety of shopping is nearby. Sunsets over the water of Florida Bay are breathtaking. Well behaved pets are welcome, please inquire.

Bayside has a master bedroom with a king size bed and it's own bathroom. There is a second bath. There is a new queen size Murphy bed in the living room. The living room and dining area are bright and sunny. The kitchen is fully equipped with oven, range and microwave, dishwasher, icemaker, coffee pot, blender, dishes and pots and pans. A barbecue is provided to grill your fresh catch. The entertainment center has a TV with cable services, a DVD player, and stereo should it rain one afternoon. A clothes washer and dryer are provided. The marina has electric service and water, and has automatic lights at night.

A boat ramp is available for boats up to 17-18 feet. Trailer parking is available. Included in the rental is admission to the Islamorada Founders Park, just a short drive north to Plantation Key where you will find an olympic size pool, tennis, ball fields, and other amenities.

You're minutes away from the best back country (bonefish, tarpon, permit, snook, redfish), blue water (sailfish, dolphin, wahoo, cobia) and reef fishing (grouper, snapper, yellowtail) in the entire Florida Keys. Fishing off of our jetty in the evening is a lot of fun for the kids. Magnificent snorkeling and scuba diving sites abound in the local area. A wide range of boating activities are available year round since our area of the bay is well protected. Sea Kayaking and canoeing along our shoreline is popular. Of course water skiing and knee-boarding are a hit with the kids. Local shopping for clothing, souvenirs, and fishing and boating needs is plentiful. Grocery stores are convenient.

There are several local attractions if you need a day out of the sun and there are several . Key West is a day-trip away.

Bayside is an unique place, and the people who visit, both owners and guests, feel very special about the property. The privacy is wonderful, the accommodations are new and clean, the property peaceful, and the access to the fishing is the best in the Keys, indisputably. We hope you will also find it as special as have we, and will add your name to the growing list who return to enjoy the most gorgeous sunsets and the best fishing and diving in the world.
Bayside generally rents for 1 week intervals, from Saturday to Saturday. If Bayside is what you are looking for, please contact us and to reserve the dates. The reservation will be confirmed upon receiving a check for $500.00. The balance of the rental costs including tax (12.5%) are due 8 weeks before arrival.

Property manager

Lloyd Wruble

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside the unit
Rental fee includes 4 persons. There is room for 2 additional guests at the specified fee.

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Islamorada

This villa is located in Matecumbe, a neighbourhood in Islamorada, and is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Indian Key Historic State Park and San Pedro Underwater Archaeological Preserve State Park, while Keys History & Discovery Center and History of Diving Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Islamorada, FL

What's nearby

  • History of Diving Museum - 13 min walk
  • Florida Keys Brewing Co. - 18 min walk
  • Theater of the Sea - 3 min drive
  • Bud n' Mary's Dive Center - 4 min drive
  • Founders Park - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lorelei Restaurant & Cabana Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Wahoo's Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Islamorada Fish Company - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Whale Harbor Restaurant Marina - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Islamorada Beer Company - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bayside: 1st Floor Apartment in Native Hammock on Florida Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Bayside: 1st Floor Apartment in Native Hammock on Florida Bay?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bayside: 1st Floor Apartment in Native Hammock on Florida Bay?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Bayside: 1st Floor Apartment in Native Hammock on Florida Bay located?

This family-friendly Islamorada villa is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Islamorada Brewery & Distillery and Keys History & Discovery Center. History of Diving Museum and Matecumbe United Methodist Church are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

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

Mike H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic week
We had a wonderful stay in Bayside Villa. Perfect location and a perfect host. The property is exactly as advertised. We are looking forward to returning next year!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindi W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall Fantastic Place!
Lloyd's place is outstanding in every way! You can't go wrong staying here, from the location to cleanliness to exceptional service from Lloyd! We have already planned three more trips and look forward to our next trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce J., Melbourne, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing View … Keys Charm
We LOVED our stay here. As advertised, this is a very clean, and charming cottage. The location is peaceful with great waterfront views. Close to everything in Islamorada - We enjoyed watching the sunsets, boats, and wildlife. . Great host with excellent communication! Would definitely stay here again ! :)
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Two weeks in paradise!
This villa had everything we needed and more! Cozy, clean villa. We began each day exploring the sealife within 100 feet of our door (manatee, octopus, shark, etc). Ended each day with a beautiful sunset! Quiet beautiful spot with excellent restaurants within walking distance. Lovely vacation!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick E., Dallas Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bayside Villa 2022
Overall experience very positive. Property was very clean and furnished with everything that we needed. Loved the sunsets
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frederick D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Keep Coming Back
This is the first time we have stayed at this particular rental but we have been coming to this small complex for 10 years. Not one bad stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ron K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Place was perfect. Boat was right outside our door. Accommodations were very nice. All the amenities we could think of were there. Would book again in a minute without hesitation.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best place in the Keys.
This place is beautiful and very accommodating to our idea/needs of a perfect vacation. The owner went above and beyond from day one of us booking the trip and until the very end. I would give them six stars if I could.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Trisha F., Tyler, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Much Better Than the Pics!!
The view was fabulous! From the short drive to the back of the property to the patio, dock, & windows of the villa - the views were amazing. A/C was great, perfect size for me and the hubs. Still plenty of room for another couple.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

George D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything we needed in one spot.
Awesome property

10/10 Excellent

FP S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
7 years in Islamorada
This was our seventh stay in the Bayside Villa in Islamorada. Again, it was perfect. The owners take very good care of the unit. As every year, it is sad to go back from living on island time.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy getaway perfect for two.
Cozy getaway, perfect for two. Nice boat basin easy access to Gulf. We enjoyed our visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
KEYS KOTTAGE - JUNE 2019
Keys Kottage is a quaint, clean, comfortable and conveniently situated 2BR/2BA bungalow. Excellent accomodation for a small family and/or anglers appreciating practicality and simplicity; and, that "Vintage FL Keys" vibe. Boat ramp and basin are a major plus.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo D.

Our happy place
Have been renting Bayside villa for many years. It is a great spot! Clean with everything you need. It is conveniently located both by car and boat. We love that the boat basin is secure. Looking forward to making more memories in the years to come.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joel A.

"Siten" on the dock of the bay
Beautifully maintained, lovely views
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Randall R.

Bayside at Islamorada
What a wonderful time we had. Weather was perfect and sunsets were from a travel guide. This was our forth stay at Bayside and the upgrades were really nice, especially the bathrooms. The Murphy bed came in handy as I am a noisy sleeper and my wife would go to bed with me but end up in it to get a good nights sleep. The location of Bayside is excellent. Shopping and restaurants are all within walking distance. When we first stayed in the unit, about ten years ago, it had vertical blinds on the slider allowing a panoramic view of the bay when they were open. The new horizontal blinds can only open half way which eliminates our favorite part of Bayside, the view. One thing that surprised us was that three of the dimmer switches were missing the plastic toggle which left bare metal protruding into the rooms. This detracted from the overall excellence of the unit. In regards to the dimmer, it appears nondimmable light bulbs were used which affects the functionality of dimmers. Overall, we had a wonderful stay. We would like to thank the owners for their prompt response to questions we had. The bottle of wine was a very nice and appreciated welcome to Bayside.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

Paradise
It really doesn't get any better than this! The property is beautiful, the owners are great, and the location is perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Key cottage villa
Everything was great as usual.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ed M.

Another great vacation
Wonderful spot in a small compound, right on the bay with boat dock space outside your door. Nicely updated unit with plenty of room and patio space too.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S.

Paradise
Location location location! We loved being right at our boat. From the marina bay we saw tons of fish and even manatee. Lots of restaurants nearby. Very comfortable bed and shower. ALL of the neighbors were friendly and helpful making for a perfect week.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

stephen d.

Sunset serenity
Very pleasant stay at Bayside. Fantastic vistas especially at sunset. The Unit is well stocked with all you need
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

James K.

a piece of Bayside paradise
The property is old Florida charm. Very nicely kept but not overdone. Got to villa surprised with a great bottle of Merlot . Which was perfect with sunset. You immediately realize that you are in the heart of everything and along way from everything. Room for your boat in a protected basin. Great fishing and beautiful views , all right out the door. We have stayed here many times , but the new owners have certainly done a great job upgrading the units. Very nice. I would recommend this place for anyone.

10/10 Excellent

Marc L.

Beautiful location and accommodations
Everything was as advertised! Great location, great dockage for boat and the villa was in great condition with everything you can need. Already looking forward to our next stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dave P.

Amazing location right on Fl Bay. Pet friendly, boat ramp, marina....what more could you want?
Will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Beautiful, hideaway on the water
Perfect spot for our family of 4, plus dog. The villa had everything we needed. The location was great and we had so much fun during our stay. Everyone staying there came out for sunset, which we had a perfect view of. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

About the host

Hosted by Lloyd Wruble

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WE are Linda and Al Canal. We have lived in Florida for 30 years having moved from New Jersey. We are both retired and love the Florida Keys. My husband Al recently sold his aircraft engine rebuilding business and I have retired as a manager for a Maxillofacial Surgery practice. We are co-owners with Lloyd and Rae Wruble whose information can be found with our other property, the Keys Kottage, on the same property.

Why they chose this property

We purchased this beautiful property from a friend who has moved out of town. The property is beautiful and since we are retired it will give us pleasure to provide such a beautiful sanctuary for our guests. We hope to provide the same high level of service which Bernie has provided for over 17 years. All owners are avid outdoorsmen and have a passion for fishing. What greater place than the Florida Keys to spend a vacation?

What makes this property unique

Bayside, and the property we know as Holiday House, is a unique property unlike anything in the keys. It is small and private, yet the owners and guests who vacation here are warm and friendly. We are centrally located in the heart of Islamorada and convenient to restaurants, grocery stores, tourist attractions, marinas and fuel docks and access to the back country or the patch reefs and offshore fishing. And without a doubt this is the finest location to watch the most gorgeous sunsets over the water,........ and if you're real lucky you just might see the green flash!

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English, Spanish
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