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Island Sanctuary Islamorada

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Island Sanctuary
Marina
Miscellaneous
Bathroom
Marina

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 292.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

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Tavernier, FL
  • Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Florida Keys Dive Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Harry Harris Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Ocean Reef Club, FL (OCA)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Island Sanctuary Islamorada

Stay aboard the eco-friendly two-story 63 ft River Queen with a 360 degree view with beautiful sunrises and sets, mored 1/8 mi offshore in a quite harbor close to shopping center, movie theater, hospital, bars & restaurants. A 10-foot dinghy with small outboard to come & go from shore "ONLY", nowhere else.
I also offer Personal Training, deep tissue work & Life Coach sessions.
I live on the vessel about a hundred yards from you so if there are any questions, etc.
I will be there to assist you.
The space
63 ft. two-story Eco Friendly River Queen vessel mored off shore in a protected Harbor with a 360-degree rotating View.
It's equipped with solar panels & a wind generator.
There's a 10 ft dinghy to get to & from Shore "ONLY", nowhere else. It's a stable vessel so there's no rocking and rolling . The sunrise &
sets are beautiful.
Enjoy your journey.
Guest access
You"ll have access to the whole vessel which has a downstairs, upstairs & a rooftop.
Only two people allowed on the boat, "No" exceptions.
Other things to note
I have a rain water system that supplies the vessel & I ask that there is conservation of water. So when taking shower "Please" use it sparingly.
(I may have to come over and put my gutter hoses into my water tank if it begins raining but I will not disturb you as I will not have to come inside)
You can see the bathroom & shower on my photos.
"IMPORTANT", While running the generator, the downstairs front windows have to be open and if they are closed due to cold weather or rain make sure you close the upstairs back sliding glass doors so it doesn't create a backdraft to bring the fumes into the boat.
If you have any other questions please ask.
Only two people allowed on the boat, "No" exceptions
Thanks.

Additional rules
Only "TWO" people allowed on the boat due to insurance policies, dinghy size, freshwater supply & blackwater tank and that means "No" visitors.
Please do dishes and keep the vessel clean. "No loud music". Thanks, enjoy

Property manager

Kelly Hostetler
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Ocean view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
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 allowed: in designated areas

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
This property uses wind and solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
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 first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Tavernier

Located in Tavernier, this houseboat is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Old Road Gallery and History of Diving Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and Jacob's Aquatic Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Tavernier, FL

What's nearby

  • Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Florida Keys Dive Center - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Laura Quinn Wild Bird Sanctuary - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Harry Harris Park - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Baker's Cay Resort Beach - 11 min drive - 9.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Blond Giraffe Key Lime Pie Factory - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dillon's Pub & Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Snappers Oceanfront Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Harriette's Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Island Sanctuary Islamorada pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Island Sanctuary Islamorada?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Island Sanctuary Islamorada?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Island Sanctuary Islamorada located?

Situated on the waterfront, this houseboat is within 2 miles (3 km) of Mariners Hospital, Florida Keys Dive Center and Harry Harris Park. Old Road Gallery and Islamorada County Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jenn H.

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

Amazing stay!

It exceeded our expectations, and we are so glad we found this location!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila J.

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

breath taking view

We enjoyed our stay. We are avid campers and love to be outdoors. It was camping on the water with beautiful views right out our window. Beautiful sunrises and sunsets. A couple of encounters with dolphins. Our host was very attentive and made sure our needs were met.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ginger K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Houseboat stay

I was happy to book this property and not disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

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

Fantastic

Host was an absolute GEM of a person and made sure our stay was seemless . Provided great info as well as keeping us posted on the weather with impending storm . Place was clean and sooo FUN many extras not mentioned . GREAT place to stay in a quiet cove ☀️🏖️
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

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

Nice relaxing experience for adventurous couples

If you are looking for something different and more of an experience for your stay, this house boat is something to consider. You have to take a dingy (very stable) out the the boat, a decent distance offshore, but everything worked great and was easy to operate. We brought groceries with us and there is a nice kitchen area and refrigerator that worked well for us. The stay on the boat was a nice getaway if you are looking for some solitude and quietness. Plenty of space on the boat to hang out and relax. The top sundeck is a great place to watch sunrises and sunsets. Bed was comfortable enough, really could use some new/additional bed pillows. We considered buying some but it was late in our stay when we decided this. Other thing needing a renewal was the futon upstairs was unusable for either of us with how uncomfortable it was. A couple of these creature comforts were lacking but these were the only really negatives we had. Overall, you are getting a lot more space and a more unique experience than staying at a motel, and it comes at a similar price point. We had a very nice stay, and would consider staying again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mychal M.

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

Great experience and great owner

We fell far behind schedule do to holiday trafic and the owner was more then willing to help us. The boat ride to your stay is fun. You cant beat sitting on the top floor watching the sunset.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason T.

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

Great location. Neat experience

My wife and I had a blast in the warm and sunny keys! The top of the boat is super for sunsets with cocktails! I recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent S.

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

Perfect!! Exactly what we were looking for:

Kelly was a great host. The boat was clean and comfortable. We caught the red eye from SLC and Kelly was nice enough to let us check in a little early. We had a great time and were able to recharge and get ready for our weekend in Key West. I would absolutely recommend this property.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

James B., Mint Hill, United States of America

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

Great Stay in the Keys

Our stay on this houseboat brought back memories of staying on boats when we lived in South Florida. Kelly, our host, was very informative, easy to talk with, friendly and patient. Kelly is an artist and has a number of his works displayed on the houseboat. We love visiting the Keys and next time we'll have to book a longer stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim B., Brookfield

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

Great time!

We loved this experience! The rooftop was amazing , the sunsets to die for! We totally plan on coming back when we have more time to enjoy everything the boat has to offer ( kayaks & paddleboards!) Rent this vessel! You won’t be sorry you did :)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Gregory C.

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

Houseboat living.

Nice, enjoyable area. Plenty of space on this houseboat. Owner is very personalable and quite accommodating. Any issue and he is there promply. Stove ran out of propane and he was over in 10 minutes to install new tank I would definately recommend staying here. Thank you for the enjoyable stay, Kelly..
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kelly Hostetler

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I've been living here in the upper Florida keys most of my life and still taking photos of sunsets, birds, dolphins and manatees.

Why they chose this property

Love living on the water, quiet, fresh air and beautiful scenery.

What makes this property unique

Being offshore you will have a 360° view with dolphin and manatee sightings.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests