Sanctuary In Paradise Featured On H G T V

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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10288.0 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet-friendly
Dryer
Air conditioning
Washer
Barbecue grill

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Tavernier, FL

Islamorada County Park
‪3 min drive‬
Founders Park
‪6 min drive‬
Theater of the Sea
‪6 min drive‬
Ocean Reef Club, FL (OCA)
‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Cottage Bedroom

1 King Bed

Downstairs Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Downstairs Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Upstairs Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Cottage Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Downstairs Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor shower

Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Open Ocean on “Millionaire’s Row”

Unique property featuring separate:
~1BR 1BA Upstairs Suite
~2BR 2BA Downstairs Apt.
~1BR 1BA Cottage
~3 Full Kitchens

Ocean front sanctuary away from it all. Private 2 acre estate with large open space to relax and make memories. Unwind in one of our hammocks under swaying palms or take a ride in one of our three kayaks along the crystal clear shores. Enjoy fishing right off the dock in the sports fishing capital of the world. Take advantage of the boat ramp to load and unload your boat in the convenience of your own backyard. Enjoy snorkeling, or any other water sport you can dream of. Spot sting rays, nurse sharks, tarpon, and many of the ocean’s natural wonders simply by taking a stroll down the dock. Take a short ride to Founder’s Park to enjoy the Olympic size pool, splash pad, beach area, pickle ball courts, playground, dog park or any other of their many amenities. Enjoy some of our new furniture, recent remodeling and new flooring throughout. Sleep well on the new king nectar hybrid mattresses upstairs and downstairs. Wake refreshed up to a stunning display of the rising sun right outside your window. We are an owner run property and take pride in being available for our tenants before and during your stay to give you the vacation of your dreams. You will never want to leave this tropical paradise.

Property manager

Andy Cancela

Languages

English, Spanish

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Kitchen

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Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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 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, a first aid kit 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 holiday home is on the beach. 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.

Tavernier, FL

What's nearby

Florida Keys Dive Center - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
Islamorada County Park - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
Founders Park - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park - 6 min drive - 6.6 km
Theater of the Sea - 6 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

Miami International Airport (MIA) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
‪Hog Heaven - ‬6 min drive
‪Blond Giraffe Key Lime Pie Factory - ‬6 min drive
‪Dillon's Pub & Grill - ‬5 min drive
‪Snappers Oceanfront Restaurant & Bar - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sanctuary In Paradise Featured On H G T V pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Where is Sanctuary In Paradise Featured On H G T V located?

Nestled on the beach, this Tavernier holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Old Road Gallery, Founders Park and Islamorada County Park. Florida Keys Dive Center and Rain Barrel Village are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Christina S.

11 April 2025

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

Annual Family Getaway

From the very moment i reached out to the host he was extremely friendly and very accommodating. The property was absolutely perfect for what we needed and we loved having the dock and water access. The property is very clean and well maintained. There are plenty of trash cans and more than enough space for large families. I stay in a vrbo property every year and i will be back this was our favorite !by far our favorite.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina K.

14 January 2025

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

Beautiful Outdoors

If you get the great weather the Keys often offer, you will love this place. The outdoor space is massive and hard to beat. Nice big area to play soccer or throw a ball, a beach, kayaks, and nice long low dock. We were able to rent a boat and easily come and go. It's in a great location-- quiet, but just a handful of miles from some of the more touristy attractions and restaurants in the area.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vera M.

13 March 2024

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

Fabulous Family Week

Beautiful property with stunning sunrises! A couple of maintenance items came up and our hosts couldn’t have dealt with them any quicker. That’s exactly what you want in a host. We’ll be back. 😁

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

lisa c.

6 January 2024

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

Paradise

Amazing property! Very clean and well stocked kitchen . The outdoor space is huge and has everything you need to enjoy the water. We fished from the dock, kayaked and napped in the hammocks. The hosts were responsive when we had a question and their welcome book was full of great places to eat and play. Will definitely rent again!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy D., Mount Pleasant

5 August 2023

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

Wonderful for big families

We had a wonderful week at the sanctuary! The 3 separate dwellings are perfect for multiple or big families and provide the opportunity for some separation and privacy. The dock was so convenient for pulling a boat up. The kitchen(s) had all we needed for cooking and grilling and having 3 fridges is such a necessity for a big family. Lastly, Andy is so kind and accommodating. We will definitely be back!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Tu N.

29 July 2023

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

Good time

Beautiful property, spacious, nice amenities, host seen to be very nice. Did not get five stars because floor of main area in poor condition and basic amenities such as tp, trash bags, pillowcases and sheets/light blankets not available.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

29 July 2023

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

Family Vacation

We had a great time at the house. Being right on the water and with family was a great overall vacation. The property was just as expected and we would all definitely stay there again!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M., Royal Palm Beach, FL

3 July 2023

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

Wonderful Family Getaway

We truly enjoyed our stay at Sanctuary in Paradise. The weather was glorious all week with only a couple of late night showers. We had a few pesky issues but Andy was very proactive in getting the problem rectified. The use of the dock and boat ramp were a definite plus for the property and our 3 year old granddaughter caught her first fish from the dock!! The property is very large and beautiful with plenty of room to run and play for the little ones and lots of parking available. The entry gate is a bit of a challenge to enter with a boat and trailer and therefore recommend coming in from the north stop sign at Schooner Bay Road which gives you the opportunity to pull straight into the property/gate. Overall it was a great time for our family. Thanks to Andy and Marianne for opening their slice of paradise for us to enjoy.

Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louis R.

5 April 2023

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

A very relaxing trip

The property was as advertised and was very clean. No bugs in a Florida house is amazing :) There was only one issue with the trip and that was a hot water problem. It was fixed in no time and the property manager and his wife (I apologize, I am terrible with names) came over at night to assist. Wonderful people and very helpful. It could use a little updating, but nothing major or that detracted from the property. This is property is a safe bet and a beautiful location.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

19 March 2023

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

Islamorada palm tree paradise

My family and some close friends stayed here for spring break week. We chose this place as it is as close as I could get to Alligator Reef Lighthouse by boat. This place is awesome! Awesome sun rises and a place to sit outside and see God wake the world up! The owner was a great guy and we talked several times. We had our sons and some friends sleep downstairs while my wife and I had the entire upstairs to ourselves. We had plenty of room and even a cottage for our friends was on the property. So we just loved our stay! The dock and boat slip was a plus and worked out so well for our family. We would stay here again and I recommend it. Thanks Andy for your time and allowing us to stay on this 2 acre paradise! We will be back soon!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria K.

18 February 2023

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

Truly a sanctuary in paradise!

We do a yearly family get together in Florida every year and were looking for a large “compound” that could accommodate our three families. We were also looking for a place that was on or near a beach and had lot’s of activities for the kids. Wow! This place truly exceeded our expectations! We loved the 3 distinct living spaces - perfect for our 3 families. We found the upper level of the main house spacious and perfect for family meals and gatherings. It had a wonderful deck that overlooked the yard and beach. Each day the sun would shine through the large sliding doors that led to the deck, greeting us as we sipped our morning coffee. Our family truly enjoyed the sturdy new dock that extended out into the surf, very nicely set up with benches at the end. The kids spent hours fishing from the dock and caught lots of fish. To our surprise, the underside of the end of the dock is lit, which brought in the fish (including Tarpin) at night. We were awestruck! The kids also chased lizards and crabs in the yard and on the shore. The adults lounged in one of the sets of many aderondack chairs and other sitting areas scattered around the property making it easy to soak in the sun and enjoy the warm breeze each day. What a blast! Oh yeah, don’t want to forget the kayaks and the hammock! From the perspective of the location, there were lots of things to do - we were close to beaches, restaurants and activities for the kids. Loved it!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria K.

18 February 2023

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

Truly a sanctuary in paradise!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ted J.

22 June 2022

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

Great property!

Andy is an excellent host with a great property on the Keys. Roomy. Lots of privacy. Plenty of parking. Convenient location. Plenty of amenities. Can’t miss!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheri N.

19 February 2022

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

Beautiful setting!

We had a great stay! Really Enjoyed having the kayaks available to use.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tanya S.

16 February 2022

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

This property was amazing 🤩🤩 Sunrises amazing

This property was amazing. Went down with family. Had enough room so everyone was comfortable. Each house had its own uniqueness. Had a beautiful long dock with so many varieties of fish. Great to swim, snorkel watch the sunrises. I highly recommend this home. The owner was very accommodating and answered many questions we had. Truly is a paradise. God bless the owners for this wonderful property and the memories created. We will be back 😊. Thank you so much we are grateful for the experience.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Nicole E.

29 December 2021

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

Perfect property for large family wanting to have fun!

Our large family truly enjoyed this property! The dock was perfect for fishing, the ramp was clean and cleared and we were able to load our boat into the water with ease, the beach area is small but enough, and the porches and chairs were perfect for watching the magnificent sunrises and sunsets! The cottage and home provided the perfect amount of space for us all. The furniture/appliances are well-worn but we made do, especially since we spent a majority of time outside and used the grill. The only small thing was that 3 different repair men showed up at 3 different times for minor things. They did not get in our way all, we just wanted our privacy and family time. The location is great, close to Theater of the Sea, many restaurants and fishing charters. We rode our scooters the short ride to Harry Harris Park and also brought our own stand up paddle boards, as well as utilizing the kayak provided. Host is great and responsive. There are little quirks with the property but it is cozy and provided all we were looking for. Thank you, Andy!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Natalie R.

11 December 2021

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

Spectacular!

Perfect location and beautiful property. We enjoyed using the dock and watching the sunrises. Owners are very helpful and kind. Looking forward to coming back soon! We had lots of peacocks visit with us. Thank you very much again

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jerry E.

28 November 2021

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

Warm Thanksgiving

Andy is a gracious host. His property fit our extended families’ needs perfectly. Well situated, large yard, ocean access with all the amenities our family required. I’d stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Amanda W.

18 July 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Comfy with corks

Overall our stay was good. Here's some helpful information if you're planning to stay at this property: If you are bringing a boat, the ramp is unusable. The ramp and beach is covered in debry and seaweed, and the water is enclosed by buoys and netting for neighboring construction so we had to launch our boat from Founders Park. And FYI, the entrance to the property can be tricky getting with a trailer. Best to take Schooner Bay drive entrance from the 4-way stop sign. You definitely cannot swim at the beach. The water is a rusty red color covered in seaweed and garbage. The upstairs unit door is extremely difficult to open/close. My mother had to resort to the sliding glass doors to exit. The upstairs balcony is unsafe with several lose boards. The smoke alarms went off at 1am on both upper and lower units, which woke everyone up and put everyone into a panic, thankfully no fire, but the fire alarms didn't chirp low battery, it went off with full alarm until we could locate the smoke alarm device with low battery. The owner, Andy, is very responsive when I called him at 1am. Don't get me wrong, despite these details, we had an enjoyable stay, there are just corks with every place. The downstairs outdoor area is lovely to relax and enjoy time in rocking chairs. The units are dated but comfy. The other reviews I read are accurate so bring extra toilet paper, paper towels and hand soap. This property is definitely ideal for pets. My parents brought their two Chihuahuas and they thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Overall, we had a good stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Nancy B., North Fort Myers

3 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

The entire family had plenty of room and the yard was wonderful. However, pictures were deceiving

Property was easy to rent had no issues with that except bathroom issue

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Melissa R.

20 June 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place, good location

House is nice and we had a great time. Good location, just about 5 mins from most of the main attractions in Islamorada which is where we spent most of our time. For the price I expected more basic amenities to be provided, such as toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, wash clothes, etc. It would have been nice to know ahead of time that we needed to bring toilet paper with us, haha. Check in was 3:00, cleaning crew wasn’t finished until close to 4:00 but we enjoyed the nice beach and dock while we waited. Overall wonderful trip with lots of room for 4 adult couples.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

9 June 2021

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

Heavenly!

Perfect spot for a friends and family gathering. Three separate living areas. Teens had their space and two adult couples had their spaces. Loved having a bathroom for each bedroom. Made the transition from boat to dinner showers super easy. The yard is spacious and great for games. The tropical foliage is gorgeous! We enjoyed walking the dogs on the property’s private sandy path. The beach, like most in the Keys, does have coquina rocks- so May be a bit challenging for young kids. To sum it up- perfect for our families of teens! The property is truly heavenly!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Madison G.

25 April 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Overall good stay

Stayed here with my family, 7 adults and 1 toddler in April. Overall the stay was good. The house is nice & having the extra cottage was super nice, definitely a ton of space to spread out. Andy was easy to contact as well. A couple things that we didn’t expect was the beach area was much more minimal than we thought. In the pictures it shows a wide open beach area but it looks like recently a fence has been put in so there is really about 20ft or so of actual water access. Also the beach area was super rocky with a broken boat ramp & cracked concrete making it kind of dangerous for a young child to be walking around. Another thing is the stickers in the grass were really bad, you can’t walk through the grass barefoot. I’d definitely recommend water shoes for the beach area & the grass. We were only disappointed because we thought it would be a little more kid friendly than it was. But again overall it was a nice stay just want everyone to beware if you plan on having little kids coming.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Mary Lee C., United States

21 April 2021

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Beautiful Family Destination!

We loved our week at this large, beautiful property! Perfect for my daughter, her husband, her 4 year and 6 year old children, my husband, and a family friend who stayed in the cottage! There is a lot of space! The private beach is small but nice sand. The dock is great, and there are 2 kayaks to use. The lower unit of the main house is good, but not elegant. The upper is nicer, and the cottage is quite nice. Having said that, we found the property as a whole almost perfect!!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Susan V.

27 March 2021

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Family reunion

Had an amazing time together with our adult children. The fishing was amazing and even caught a hammer head shark and saw dolphins and sting rays. The yard was perfect for playing frisbee and catch with the football. Over all an amazing place.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

About the host

Hosted by Andy Cancela

Languages:

English, Spanish

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Cottage Bedroom

Downstairs Bedroom 1

Downstairs Bedroom 2

Upstairs Bedroom

3 bathrooms

Cottage Bathroom

Downstairs Bathroom

Outdoor shower

Upstairs Bathroom

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