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BIG BLUE waits for you in the sunny Keys

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BIG BLUE
canal side
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 680.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Hot tub
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Cudjoe Key, FL
  • Venture Out Keys
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Upper Sugarloaf Key
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Florida Keys Beaches
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

BIG BLUE waits for you in the sunny Keys

Our vacation home in the Lower Keys awaits your arrival! We live here during the winter so our home is available spring - fall. The gated, community of Venture Out has all of the amenities that you could want for a sunny getaway. Lounge by, and swim in the heated pool or salt water canal. Play pool, ping pong, tennis or pickle ball with family and friends. Gather together a group for a game of bocce. Forgot a "good read"? No worries - we have a well-stocked library. There's a playground as well as a kiddie pool for the little ones in the family. Four adult bikes are provided, with miles of bike paths along the Overseas Hwy. It's an easy bike to Mangrove Mamas for bloodies and brunch or to The Square Grouper for a delicious meal & nightly entertainment. Venture Out is located at MM 23 so if the hubbub, nightlife, and shopping of Key West is your pleasure, you will not have far to drive. Our house is maintained, not as a rental, but as our home, since we do live here during the winter. We have 2 bedrooms and 2 baths and are situated on a 60' canal. You can park your boat at our 35' seawall for easy access to fishing, boating, and sunset sails. The dock is complete with cleats, bumpers, fish cleaning table and swim ladder. Your boat must fit tip to tip with the motor up within the 35'. You will have access to our store room with a bait freezer and area to keep dive and fishing gear. There are 2 covered decks - one facing the street and one facing the water. There is additional seating under the home facing the canal. On the water front you will have outdoor seating on both the upper and lower decks with a gas grill. Our kitchen is completely stocked with everything you could possibly need for a home cooked meal. There are smart TVs in both bedrooms and the living room. WIFI and landline from which to call the USA, Mexico and Canada is provided free of charge. The home sleeps 6 (maximum allowed per Venture Out rules) with a king bed, queen bed and queen sleeper sofa. We speak French and English. Please no pets or smoking allowed. There is a 3 night minimum stay except during Lobster Season which requires a 7 night minimum.

Additional fees:
12.5% tax (5% lodging tax and 7.5% county sales tax), $150 cleaning fee, $75 booking fee, and a non-refundable $45 accidental damage fee. The Venture Out fee, paid at the gate upon arrival, is $125.00 and must be paid by debit or credit card. One vehicle is allowed to park at the home (NO exceptions). There are additional fees for parking an extra car, etc, but there is no guarantee of availability. Our agent has a list of off site parking nearby, for your boat trailer and/or 2nd vehicle. All final reservations will be handled by our on-site agent. Please contact me with any questions you may have.

We would like all potential guests to be aware that we are a private and individually owned residential condominium and NOT A RESORT, therefore we ask that all guests treat our community as such. VRBO seems to have verbiage that says we are a resort but this is not accurate.

Property manager

Shelly McCune

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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

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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Cudjoe Key, FL

What's nearby

  • Venture Out Keys - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Upper Sugarloaf Key - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Florida Keys Beaches - 9 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Key West Visitors Center - 15 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Sugarloaf Beach - 22 min drive - 18.0 km

Getting around

  • Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mangrove Mama's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Boondocks Grille & Draft House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kiki's Sandbar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Square Grouper Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Looe Key Tiki Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does BIG BLUE waits for you in the sunny Keys have a pool?

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

Is BIG BLUE waits for you in the sunny Keys pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at BIG BLUE waits for you in the sunny Keys?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BIG BLUE waits for you in the sunny Keys?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is BIG BLUE waits for you in the sunny Keys located?

Nestled on the beach, this Summerland Key holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Venture Out Keys, Venture Key and Out Key. Florida Keys Beaches and Upper Sugarloaf 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

Carol M.

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

Lovely place to stay

Peaceful, quiet, clean, comfortable! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan E.

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

Great Stay

We enjoyed spending a week at Big Blue. The hosts set us up with good instructions and their expectations were communicated clearly. We hope to do it again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas A.

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

Girls trip

We loved this property! It was a great location, just a short drive from Key West. The home was very clean and had everything we needed. It was also great to have a pool to use.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill and Lenny W.

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

Cudjoe Heaven

Beautiful property. Very clean and well stocked with towels and kitchenware. There was a few Karens at the pool but other than that the pool was sparkling clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana J.

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

Just Delightful!

We had garbage for weather, but this little place was so nice and well worth it! The fishing right out back was a ton of fun and loved dinner and morning coffee on the deck overlooking the canal. Thank you again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

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

Great place

Property was clean and well maintained. Owner and property manager were responsive. I’ve been staying at Venture Out for the last several years. This property is easily one of our favorites.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly L., Hernando Beach, Florida

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

Wonderful trip!

Absolutely amazing home and spotless! Great location for fishing and snorkeling/diving. VO has nice boat ramps and on-site parking for your trailer. Very quiet neighborhood and everyone was really friendly. We will definitely be going back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

William N.

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

Perfect home base for exploring

This is a super clean property with everything we needed. Cudjoe has a lot to offer and this was the perfect place to see it from. Thanks!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Geoffrey B., Mooresville, NC, USA

GREAT place to set up basecamp, from which to enjoy the best of what the Florida Keys has to offer !

Big Blue rests on a unique property that, in itself, enables its guests to enjoy the Florida lifestyle and wonderful weather. Swimming, tennis, pickle ball, bike riding, and boating are all within a short walk from most anywhere in its' Venture Out community. Entry to the property is staffed with 24-7 security, providing an added level of comfort, and assistance if needed. The Big Blue accommodations are VERY clean and comfortable, with all the essentials needed to immediately feel right at home. We would certainly consider another stay here, should an opportunity to return to the Keys be in our future vacation plans.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey M.

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

Home away from home

This was our 2nd visit to big blue. A family get together in paradise at a very comfortable, cozy home. Venture out has lots of amenities to enjoy and is close enough to both Key West and Marathon that you can take advantage of the world class fishing available there. Blue boasts a seawall on a deep water canal so you can bring your boat or rent one from nearby marinas to enjoy a day or several on the water. Blue is not just a rental condo, it's a home away from home.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

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

Home Away from Home

The property is very clean, has everything that you would need to cook and enjoy time away with your family. My family and I felt right at home and very comfortable. I would recommend renting this location for a future stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen V.

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

Wonderful!

Great vacation in Cudjoe Key!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

keith s.

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

Awesome time

Beautiful, everything you expected owner answered every time I called friendly just great to visit
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Relaxing

Very clean and a great view all day
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

keurin A.

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

Excellent

Beautiful, very clean, excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tony F.

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

Great

Very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Penny C.

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

Fishing in the Keys

What a nice place to stay. The bed in the master bedroom was extremely comfortable. We had everything we could need in the kitchen. The neighbors were nice. it was very clean. We will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey M.

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

Family get together in paradise

Great location with great amenities. A beautiful setting and beautiful home. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie K.

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

PERFECT

No matter what you do in the keys you have fun the most important thing is to have a clean and comfortable place to lay your head with quality beds. Everything that you need was there. My only suggestion would be 2 twins instead of a queen in the second room because sofa beds are never a comfortable option, we left the cushions on and cover it with a sheet and used it as a twin, i have big teenagers, lol. Shelly was very helpful when we needed her assistance. Hope to stay there again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl D.

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

Beautiful home and resort!

Checkin was very easy and the girls at guard shack were so friendly! The house was beautiful and right on a salt water canal. Pool is very clean and big, plenty of chairs etc. would book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rickey B.

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

Very Accommodating

We Loved the Location, Size and Boat access. We couldn't have been happier!!

8/10 Good

Amy S.

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

Very Nice Very Clean

The house was very clean and very comfortable. And the amenities at the complex are very nice, the pool, the nice tikis overlooking the ocean, tennis courts and the list goes on. Only negatives; the community is a lot of “houses” very close together and it is a bit of a drive to get to Key West.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

stewart g., New York

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

Great

Great
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janelle G.

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

Nice community

This was a nice community and was conveniently located with an on-site convenience store that did not price gauge. We rented a golf cart that was delivered right on site. To get out with the boat was very easy.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peggy S.

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

Shelly is an excellent host!

This property was perfect for us! Three adult couples! We brought our boat, launched it at the Venture Out boat ramp and were able to place in the water at Shelly’s boat dock, literally at our doorstep! Not having to load and unload all of our fishing gear each day and not worrying that someone would bother it was fantastic! Venture Out Community was great! The house / property had everything we could possibly need. The house was clean and felt very welcoming! We will definitely be looking to stay here again in the future! Thank you Shelly for allowing s to be in your home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Shelly McCune

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We fell in love with the Keys, but especially Venture Out, after our first stay here in 2012. After renting for a few years, we decided this would always be where we would escape to, from our Minnesota winters, so we decided to buy. Pete speaks fluent French.

Why they chose this property

We wanted to be in Venture Out, because of the friendly people and in this safe comfortable gated community. This home faced the right direction to avoid the hot afternoon sun for our evening happy hour. We love to have company during the winter, and the 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms affords enough space to entertain guests for a week or two.

What makes this property unique

Walking distance to the pool, tennis, pickle ball and Rec Center. We feel safe at all times.

Languages:

English, French