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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Upper kitchen bedroom

1 Double Bed

Upper level Master

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Fishermen’s Paradise

This is a water lover or a Fisherman’s Paradise.
This waterfront home can sleep 6. The house is fully furnished with a colorful island vibe Modern 2 bedroom & 1 bathroom
.There is a queen bed in the master bedroom along with AC & a flat screen TV. Along side that is a connected/shared bathroom.
A full bed in second bedroom with AC & flat screen Tv.
There is also A full pull out couch in the Florida room(living room area) with 2 AC units and a flat screen TV.
4 ACs units total I house.


The decoration in all the rooms make it known your home but the feel of paradise.
The Florida room has a 4 person dining area.
The kitchen has a Microwave,Stove/Oven, Keurig/ Coffee Maker,Fridge,Toaster. Unfortunately there is NO dishwasher or washer and dryer.

We have Two bikes. There is a picnic table out front to enjoy your morning coffee.
The back yard is waterfront with easy access to cut your fish and wash your boat off, outside lighting,power washer,Along with a gas grill to enjoying spending extra time outside while making your catch of the day. There is a 35 ft sea wall you are able to keep your boat at,it is one of the biggest in the neighborhood. This unit is also located a 3 minute walk to the nearest bath house to use your Coin laundry area and if needed for extra bathrooms and showers.

The house is in a secured gated community called Venture Out,which is a 64 acre property with 24 hour security.


***Please note, a additional one time charge (not included in your total and is not charged by the owner) of $125 is paid at gate time of arrival.***

That charge is to use all the amenities that Venture out has to offer which are all walking distance from the house. It includes Two boat ramps,fueling station,a convenient store(open 7 days a week)- the store alone has all last minute things you need from beer,food,snacks, toiletries,bait & ice, 80 ft heated pool(with ocean views) a children’s swimming area,hot tub,tied off saltwater swimming(next to the pool) with tiki huts to picnic under,washer & dryer units, and extra bathhouses & bathrooms.

If your into certain sports or activities V.O has you covered also with a tennis court, basket ball court and pickle ball court. Along with the recreation building that has a library, pool tables,dart boards & ping pong and also WiFi!

***WiFi is ONLY located at recreation station and poolside***

** Will do 2 or 3 payment options for you upon request,just send me a message and let me know**

Once booked I have a property manager that lives on site that can help with any questions or needs you may have. I will also be available for any questions during your whole stay!

PARKING- Each unit is only a one car driveway.
Additional vehicles may be parked in the over flow parking lot (5 minutes away from your home) for $5 a night. Parking for Boats and/or trailers Must be parked outside of park -Accommodations of places will be giving after reservation.

Depending on the time of year the Pavilion has all different activities also from pancake breakfast,church,movies,Musicals,Swimming yoga,line dancing etc!

Cudjoe Key is 20 miles from Key west. It is between Sugarloaf Key and Summerland Key and not far from Big Pine Key or Marathon. All year long there are different events, holidays,festivals,fishing tournaments, lobster season,boat races,fantasy fest etc.

Book with us today to enjoy the Beautiful Florida Keys!!

Property manager

Shawna Laczynski

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Laundry
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 27
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
Outside is welcome
No dead fish in the fridge or freezer unless its in a sealed tight bag No smoking inside.Please dispose of butts. Clean grill after each use.
All towels must stay in the house,we ask if they don't go to the beach,pool or on the boat.
Put all inside and outside fixtures and furniture where they belong at departure.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Summerland Key

Located in Summerland Key, this cottage is on the waterfront. Florida Keys Beaches and Bahia Honda State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Blue Hole and Big Munson Island. Jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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Cudjoe Key, FL

What's nearby

  • Venture Out Keys - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Upper Sugarloaf Key - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Florida Keys Beaches - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Key West Visitors Center - 15 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Sugarloaf Beach - 21 min drive - 17.8 km

Getting around

  • Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.) - 31 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 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Looe Key Tiki Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Fishermen’s Paradise have a pool?

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

Is Fishermen’s Paradise pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fishermen’s Paradise ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fishermen’s Paradise ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fishermen’s Paradise located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Venture Out Keys, Venture Key and Out Key. Upper Sugarloaf Key and Florida Keys Beaches are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Joshua C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disappointing

Overall, we enjoyed our stay here. Venture Out is a really nice community with plenty of amenities. Our younger kids loved the pool and our oldest daughter had a great time swimming and snorkeling in the canal behind the unit and in the ocean. The location made trips to Key West and Marathon easy drives. We also loved the Square Grouper for supper and Morning Joint for coffee. We didn't feel as pleased with the rental property itself, though. It appears the pictures posted on VRBO were taken some time ago and the unit has gone downhill from a maintenance perspective since then. Just to name a few things: broken window in Florida room covered with plywood, evidence of water damage not fixed (bowed wainscoting, spongy feeling floors, drywall damage, lower cabinet doors damaged, etc.,) broken mini blinds in bedroom, no out door furniture out back by the canal as shown in the listing (one broken chair left upside down by the trailer and one chair sunk in the canal just left for dead,) shower curtain eyelets either torn through or about to be torn through. I'd also add that the beds had very uncomfortable mattresses. Between the days of poor sleep and the general unappealing nature of the unit, we actually decided to leave a day early and check in to a hotel. We didn't expect things to be perfect, as we tried to be budget conscious with our choice. Even with our expectations set accordingly, this stay disappointed.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Kim C.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Owner Saves Vacation

This property is dated, hot, and not the cleanest. It was dark and depressing. The curtains had to stay closed the entire time to try and maintain coolness. The owner was made aware of issues and immediately moved us.The other property was great. The owner saved the day and our vacation by allowing us to move to other property.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonyaly S.

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

Loved our stay

The stay was awesome, had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberly G.

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

Nice little vacation

Overall a nice stay. Check in and check out was very easy. House was clean. The 3 AC units did struggle to keep the house cool. It got down right hot. We are from Florida so we know Florida heat is no joke. May want to see about getting another ac unit to help with the heat the ones here worked great just couldn't keep up during the hottest parts of the day. We went and bought a box fan to help some but still was very hot. Other then that was a nice little house to stay in and was perfect for what we needed! We stayed here with our 2 small children no issues. A child lock on the sliders would be nice piece of mind for other families with smaller children too! Kids loved fishing off the back of the house! So nice to have your boat right in tbe backyard.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

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

Great host!

Overall this is a clean home in a safe community. When checking in we noticed the power was out to one of the rooms. The host was very responsive and diligent on getting things fixed, though it took 2 electricians over 2 days to finally get power back to the room the host was responsive the whole time and compensated us adequately for the inconvenience. If renting this home as a group know that you have to walk through the only bathroom to get to the main bedroom and can be a little inconvenient. I would absolutely recommend this rental and 1000% recommend this host.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

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

Lovely Vacation!

This property was exactly what we were hoping for, a no-frills but very comfortable spot by the water in what is a really amazing resort community. Venture Out is a gem with great people, great facilities, and everything you could ask for for a week in the keys. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

William B.

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

Family spring break

Wonderful experience,beds very hard and noisy. But overall excellent choice
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry L.

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

Very nice

We had a very nice stay. Thank you. No problems
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret N.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Our Stay

Our stay on Cudjoe Key was definitely within our budget and close to Key West, which was our number one requirement. The checkin process with Venture Out was more than stated in the listing. We were charged $150 due to having 2 vehicles. While the inside was clean, there was a bit of a moldy smell. The floor is soft in numerous places, a few of the walls are bowed, and the ceiling in the queen size bedroom is detaching. This might be due to water damage(?) We were on Key West the majority of the time for a family member’s wedding, so we didn’t spend a lot of time at the property or use the amenities at Venture Out. Overall, your place fit our needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

carol r.

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

Great

The weather was wonderful my grandson loved us sitting by the pool. He read eight books altogether. This trip was all about him. He’s going to be a senior in college in the fall so this was his spring break with his grandma.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Paula D.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Major disappointment

We have a long list of problems. 1) Toilet loose and wobbly 2) Broken window replaced with plywood 3)Broken blinds 4)Dresser drawers barely functional 5)Very limited closet space for hanging clothing 6) Major scratches on pocket doors 7) Toaster and toaster oven need to be replaced 8) No screen door as shown in picture 9) A/C units duct-taped to walls 10)Mattress in 2nd bedroom extremely worn/too soft 11) Roof leaked, but mgr. sent a repair person quickly 12) This unit needs major renovation and is definitely not worth the price
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea J.

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

More than you pay for 01/24

This property was better than advertised. I was shopping for a affordable place that I planned to just sleep at and fishermans paradise was so much more. This place screamed florida keys and was exactly what my wife and adult son and his girlfriend wanted. Everything worked perfectly and we all enjoyed the patio on the water from coffee in the morning, drinks in the afternoon to fishing whenever we wanted. Fishing poles were provided also. The resort pool is heated and fun. The restaurants nearby are very good as well. To the next guest that stays here the light switches are not exactly where you think they should be, lol. Perfect stay for my group.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kanchana J.

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

Secure, clean and well-maintained place for Key West visitors on a budget.

We recently stayed at the Fishermen's Paradise property in Venture Out Resort through Vrbo, and it was a delightful experience for our family of four, including two young kids. The property is impressively clean and well-maintained, especially considering the reasonable rate. While there were some minor inconveniences like the absence of a vent fan and locks in the bathroom, these were negligible issues for us and did not significantly impact our stay. The overall quality of the property far outweighed these minor details. The resort fee at Venture Out Resort provided excellent value with numerous amenities that we ended up utilizing during our stay. When we initially booked, we didn't anticipate spending much time on the property, but the gated and secure environment allowed our kids to freely ride their bikes around, providing us with peace of mind. Situated just a 20-minute drive from Key West, the location proved to be ideal for exploring both the vibrant city and the surrounding areas of Cudjoe Key. Additionally, the dedicated merger and turning lane on the bustling US 1 made entering and exiting the property a breeze, which was particularly valuable. Property owner demonstrated exceptional responsiveness and was always available to address any questions. We appreciate the opportunity to explore Key West from this beautiful property and highly recommend it, especially for first-time Key West visitors on a budget. Thank you for sharing your wonderful property with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Stephan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Peaceful

It had everything you needed and was close to stores and a half hour from Key West. A few suggestions, maybe a new grill, prune the palms on the east side as they made noise when it was windy while sleeping, replace the light bulb in the microwave for easier cooking and replace the broken mini blinds.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veronica W.

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

Family Vacation

This place is a very safe and fun gated community that we definitely enjoyed staying at. My kids loved being able to safely ride around the neighborhood just like they were at home. Everyone that worked there are super friendly, including the security guards at the front gate! We took full advantage of all the amenities that Venture Out had to offer. Our house was very cozy & had everything that we needed for our stay. Shawna was very pleasant & was very prompt in responding to any issues we had during our stay (which was super minor) All in all I would say this place is perfect if you are looking for an affordable getaway that is in a quite neighborhood that is literally minutes down the road from key west. We will definitely visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad T.

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

Great week

Was very nice to have the boat only feet away and a quick shot out to the reefs. A/C struggled a bit during the day but at night was great! Overall was very pleased with place. Venture out was also very convenient with a store and pool area for the kids to enjoy. Would stay again for sure.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui S.

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

Fishing trip

Had a great time soaking up the sun and fishing. Great stay for me and my friend.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie F.

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

Enjoyed Florida

We loved it. Very nice neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vincent F.

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

Fisherman paradise

No complaints had the best experience here. Highly recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Tiffany S.

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

Old but ok to use for day use

The place was not dirty but just old and did not have many regular needed household items . There were only a few bathroom towels and zero washcloths. The listing said there were two bikes in which there was only one , even though we wouldn’t have needed it . The grill needs to be replaced it’s pretty rough and the lid was broke when we got there but we fixed it. It was great to keep our boat out front in which we ended up just using it as a boathouse and stayed the rest of our 3 more nights at a resort down the road . The shower is very low and I would not recommend anyone over 6ft staying there. The refrigerator is not a regular size fridge.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Julie L.

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

Just as pictured

This property was exactly as shown. Perfect for my husband and I. It was clean and had all the household essentials. I loved being able to walk out the back door and fish the canal.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alane B.

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

Keys Getaway

Enjoyed our stay. Definitely a Florida Keys vibe. Nice location and an easy drive daily to attend a 5 day music festival in Key West. Kitchen was used for breakfast and lunch every day and had plenty of the essentials needed for basic meals. Even took advantage of the gas grill for one meal. We are fairly low key and the resort area was clean and quiet which made it enjoyable. We made use of some of the amenities as well. If you read the rules and are respectful of the many other residents/guests you will have a great stay! We did!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

TRACI A., Naperville IL

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

Wonderful location with tons of amenities!

A cute little house right on the water.. nothing fancy but everything you will need for a perfect stay. Was traveling with my hubby and our two teen daughters so mirror space was a battle, advice, add a mirror to other bedroom or to family room, to help with that lol! Host was very responsive! Venture out is a cool little community and everyone is so very friendly! Will stay again! Thanks a bunch!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Tracy H.

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

Not the best but okay for what we paid

The place needs some TLC. Its small. Floors are soft. Walls need painting. Looks like they painted over the bad (prior flooding). Mold on the header beem at the shower. Shower is SMALL and shower head leaks. Only a few wash clothes. The bench outside is rotten and broken so no outside seating. A/c's are small window units and a portable unit which struggled during the day to keep it somewhat cool. Glad we took fans.Thankful it was only high 80's out when we where there. Neighborhood clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

Perfect place!

The house was great. It was exactly what we were looking for. We had no issues while we were there. Would definitely recommend and hopefully will be back again one day!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Shawna Laczynski

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A Jersey family with a love for sun and fishing so we decided to build our own hideaway!

Why they chose this property

We already have another property in Venture out that we absolutely adore but something was missing and that was being on the water so we thought this would be the perfect place to share with you!

Languages:

English