SPECTACULAR OCEANFRONT VIEWS , FREE WIFI, HD SMART TV'S, SUMMER SPECIAL RATES
OCEAN VIEWS EVERYWHERE in this Gorgeous 2 Bedroom/2bath Apartment overlooking the ATLANTIC OCEAN on next to top floor!!!! Our Master bedroom features a King size memory foam bed, Flat Screen 55" 4KHD SMARTTV, fresh crispy clean sheets and Open Ocean views on balcony. Brand new A/C Feb. 2025. Our Guest bedroom has a Queen bed with a 40" HD LED SMART TV. Full ocean views from our well equipped kitchen and living room too. Living room has 60" LED SMART TV, GREAT FOR SPORTS OR MOVIES. Our location offers direct open ocean access to world class fishing and diving along with local parks and recreation. Kayak rentals will bring the kayaks to you at the condo and pickup when you are done. Enjoy a day on the water. Have dinner inside or by candle light on your large balcony or choose from many of our world famous restaurants close by. Wireless internet keeps you in contact with the rest of the world. Let the tropical breeze caress you right in the Heart of Margaritaville.
Property is directly on the open water so you can take a dip in the pool overlooking the ocean, have an oceanfront picnic or launch your kayak from the beach. Our clubhouse offers an exercise room, game area and soon, a new gym. Village License #24-0344, state lic #54-8016810030-8
Property manager
David & Ginette Lester
Premier Host
Languages
English, French
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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PERSON RENTING HOME MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 24 YEARS OF AGE AND BE STAYING AT APARTMENT DURING RENTAL PERIOD. NO SMOKING OR PETS.
PLEASE REMOVE GARBAGE BEFORE LEAVING. CLOSE AND LOCK ALL DOORS AND WINDOWS. SET A/C TO 76
OBSERVE CONDO RULES POSTED IN CONDO ELEVATOR
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
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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Tavernier
Located in Tavernier, this condo 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 landmarks include Hurricane Monument and Indian Key Historic State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and Jacob's Aquatic Center. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.
Tavernier, FL
What's nearby
Florida Keys Dive Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
Founders Park - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
Harry Harris Park - 9 min drive - 6.6 km
Baker's Cay Resort Beach - 15 min drive - 13.3 km
Getting around
Miami International Airport (MIA) - 94 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Hog Heaven - 8 min drive
Blond Giraffe Key Lime Pie Factory - 4 min drive
Dillon's Pub & Grill - 4 min drive
Snappers Oceanfront Restaurant & Bar - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does SPECTACULAR OCEANFRONT VIEWS , FREE WIFI, HD SMART TV'S, SUMMER SPECIAL RATES have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is SPECTACULAR OCEANFRONT VIEWS , FREE WIFI, HD SMART TV'S, SUMMER SPECIAL RATES pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at SPECTACULAR OCEANFRONT VIEWS , FREE WIFI, HD SMART TV'S, SUMMER SPECIAL RATES?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at SPECTACULAR OCEANFRONT VIEWS , FREE WIFI, HD SMART TV'S, SUMMER SPECIAL RATES?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is SPECTACULAR OCEANFRONT VIEWS , FREE WIFI, HD SMART TV'S, SUMMER SPECIAL RATES located?
This family-friendly Tavernier condo building is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Florida Keys Dive Center and Old Road Gallery. Mariners Hospital is 1.9 mi (3 km) away.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
A very good experience....Unit was spotless and as advertised.
Joe G.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Julia C.
25 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in
Family Birthday Fun
Not the best of start, due to issues with email communication. Very glad owners were on property at our arrival. Condo was clean, very good location and nice. The High School was a little bit of a pain with sport activities during the wedk(loud). Was my brother in laws and husbands Birthday that week and we did have a very good time.
The decor and colors were very warm and welcoming. Would have been nice to know prior to booking that the laundry was not in the unit but coun operated down the hall.Was a few extra steps with paperwork but owner was good to work with.
Stayed the last week in January. Waters were a bit cool for snorkeling, however my wife paddle boarded every day. She visited with residential manatees & sea turtles on a daily basis. We fished out of Bud & Mary's Marina catching enough fish to eat for 3 nights. We had the Islamorada Fish Co. Restaurant prepare some of our catch the 1st night and cooked the rest back at the condo serving it on the balcony overlooking the ocean, The place we stayed at was immaculate, the kitchen had everything you would need, just had to do some grocery shopping (Winn Dixie 2 miles away). Overall, it was a very relaxing retreat. The sunrise from the balcony was breath taking. The pool was heated & the residents at the Sea Gull Condo were welcoming and sociable.
Accommodations very comfortable with everything we needed. Loved the pool area. Highly recommend a snorkeling boat charter and sunset cruise on private charter. The waters and surrounding vegetation and wildlife are gorgeous!
Easy Check-in, Very Clean, Great Amenities, Beautiful View, and Owner was an absolute pleasure to work with. Definitely recommend and we’ll definitely rent again.
We had a wonderful time! Location was perfect to visit the various Keys & activities! Shopping was great, seafood was great. Enjoyed the pool a few times, nice, clean & quiet. Very secure and safe.
This is a beautifully decorated condo with a great ocean view. We had a great time and the owner was very responsive to any of our questions and needs. The location is close to shopping, groceries, restaurants, and entertainment. I would definitely recommend this rental property to others.
Tuan G.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Robert T. M.
18 February 2018
All we had expected
Great view of ocean from 5th floor , larger than usual balcony. The unit is well appointed, clean and welcoming. We enjoyed our stay.
The condo was as advertised. Very clean, spacious, and nice view of the ocean from the balcony. Our only hiccup was the property manager was supposed to send me an email with access codes and how to pick up a key fob to access the pool and common area doors. We called David and he was able to get us the info and to find someone to get us a key fob. Communication with David was always quick, easy and efficient. The area has plenty of restaurants and we also made a day trip to Key West. Highly recommend and would not hesitate to stay again.
Jim W.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
thomas v.
8 February 2018
January/2018
Stayed for a month at David's condo and it was exactly as advertised. The entire place was very clean, modern, and up-to-date. We even like the high school next door because the track around their field was an all-weather composite that made it easy on the knees for exercise. David was very easy to work with and communicated well throughout the entire Rental process. He even gave us an additional refund because of the lack of facilities due to Hurricane Irma. I would recommend their condo to anyone wishing to stay in Tavernier.
The unit was lovely, clean, and had everything we needed - except the balcony. Unfortunately during the 1st 5 days of our stay a construction project meant no deck access. The owner had let us know, but only a couple week ahead of time, and he did make a price adjustment to compensate.
Other than the construction, everything was great, huge pool, sandy area near the water (but not really a swimming beach). We wouldnt hesitate to return.
This was our first time staying in the keys after spending several years in Ft. Myers beach.After realizing how different it would be, we really appreciated the beauty, the perfect weather and the uniqueness of this area. The condo was very comfortable, spacious, very clean, had every tool we needed in the kitchen. Lovely pool with beautiful surroundings. Beautiful sunrises over the beach area.So many delicious restaurants, although sometimes the traffic was pretty rough!
We did have to put up with painting and some other construction noise disruptions. Not being able to use a balcony when the view and weather were so gorgeous was very frustrating! Hopefully, that won’t be an issue for future guests.
It really is a great property and lovely condo.
We stayed at the condo from April 8 through April 22, 2023. The condo had all the promised amenities and the owner was very responsive to requests for information. He even supplied an extra amenity not normally provided with most rentals (thanks Dave!). We would recommend the condo for anyone wanting to visit areas around the upper keys. We are birders and used the condo as a base of operations for visiting the many state parks along US Route 1. As such, we did not make use of the Sea Gulls amenities such as the clubhouse, pool, or the beach. As it turned out, one of the best spots to watch birds was the condo balcony. The balcony looks out on the Atlantic Ocean as well as a small mangrove area next to the beach. I saw 54 species of birds from the balcony, including Magnificent Frigatebird, Brown Pelican, Royal Tern, White Ibis, Common Myna, White-crowned Pigeon, to name a few. Even the sports field of the nearby school occasionally had birds, especially on one rainy day, where a few shorebirds plied the flooded field (e.g., Killdeer, Black-bellied Plover, White Ibis).
The inside of the condo is beautiful. Very nice furniture and appliances.
The guest bed was comfortable, the master bed was not. Also the master bedroom gets VERY hot at night with the door shut.
The kitchen is well stocked. Lots of towels are provided. View from the balcony is ok. You can see the water, but also power lines. We were able to see dolphins playing in the water from the balcony. Checkout process was super easy.
Check in was a little rough. We did not get an email notification on how to access the condo in advance from owner or condo manager as per the vrbo notification. Had to call owner to get codes. Apparently his computer was being fixed so he didnt send us any info prior to arrival. He gave me the code to the building and the lockbox but failed to tell us how to get the driveway gate to open. Thankfully someone else staying here happened to be walking through and helped us. We had no idea where the condo managers office was. And by the time we found it they were gone. Because the manager was gone, we couldn't get a wristbands and more importantly the key fob to open the pool gates and game room. The manager is only there from 12 to 5, not 9 to 1 like the book in the condo said so we couldn't access the pool/game room until 1/2 through the 2nd day.
The deadbolt was very sticky and hard to unlock. We stopped using it while staying here because we were afraid a key would break off.
Beach was basically unusable because of construction work being done on the balconies on the beach side. We had no notice of the construction. Construction noise started early, around 7am. It was constant beeping and jackhammering. We didn't stick around the property too long becauseof this, which was unfortunate because the majority of the reason we chose this was for the private beach and pool. I also would suggest the condo (not the owner) add some lounge chairs to the beach. Not just plastic upright chairs to go with the 1 table on the beach. The table could also stand to be replaced as it was kind of falling apart and pretty rusty.
There was also a very sharp metal strip about 2 inches wide and the length of the balcony right outside the doors. I'm not sure the purpose but use caution so you don't cut your foot. It's worse than stepping on a Lego.
Overall if it hadn't been for the construction I think we would have had a much nicer time. With a few updates this could definitely be a 5 star place!
Jamie L.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
About the host
Hosted by David & Ginette Lester
Love the water and the Keys. Lived here most of our lives. Great relaxed way of life in the Florida Keys. Love to Host.
Why they chose this property
Wonderful views of the Atlantic Ocean and always a cool breeze to refresh you while you sip on a pinacolada or Ice cold Corona.
What makes this property unique
Pool, Beach . Tiki huts and bar-b-que areas on beach. Minutes from everything. Local rentals of paddle boards, kayaks or wave runners. Rental company will bring and pickup Paddle boards and kayaks at property.
Languages:
English, French
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests