Island Sanctuary Islamorada

Kelly is a great host. This location is so peaceful and relaxing. Loved watching the sunsets on the boat. Very spacious for 2 people. There are also kayaks if you’re adventurous

There is nothing like living on the water - so relaxing and peaceful. Dinghy worked out well. We saw several manatee and had a dolphin show a couple days which was awesome. What you should know - you are in a bay with THIRTY other boats surrounded by mangrove bushes so you cannot see the ocean. You cannot put toilet paper in the toilet and are to take your trash to a “public” trash can. To get to the back sun deck you have to go outside and go up a ladder and down a ladder OR climb over the bed and out a window. Be prepared to be under surveillance as you will be watched. We were reprimanded for not lifting the motor on the boat one evening and leaving the ladder down on the houseboat. We left for the Keys one morning and forgot to leave our porch light on. When we returned the light was on, there was a towel put on the floor inside the door, water was turned on and windows opened with curtains tied back. I’m sure Kelly was trying to help but kind of unsettling.

Great , everything you want and need to have an amazing vacation. Kelly is just cool dude and his houseboat is well kept

The experience was lots of fun and exactly the getaway that we needed. This is not for everyone, but if you don't mind some adventure, then you should give it a try. The check-in was easy enough, and the host was very friendly and helpful. Our only dislike was the bathroom situation. The smell when the toilet is flushed is not pleasant, and the shower did not drain. In order to take a warm shower, we had to go outside and to the top deck to start the generator. Not a deal breaker, but folks need to be aware that it is not like staying in a hotel. Aside from the bathroom smells, it was great.I would also recommend more comfortable places to sit. It seemed like there was a shortage of places on the main deck, and the sun deck had to be broken down each time we wanted to use it.These comments are not meant to be negative; we had a lot of fun and would do it again. They are simply suggestions for making it a better experience.The dinghy ride to and from the boat was fun, but would have been a hassle if the weather had turned bad.

Great stay, exactly as described in the listing. Boat has everything you need for a multi-day stay, comfortable bed, spacious, and we loved going up to the upper decks to relax or enjoy sunrise/sunset. Kelly was very communicative and helpful. Dolphins swam right past the boat multiple days, and we enjoyed taking the dinghy to shore each day. Would definitely stay here again!

Great spot on the water for a unique experience! Kelly was very accommodating.

What a neat experience, wonderful boat, waking up on the water was beautiful! Kelly was cery responsive to anything we needed!

My wife and I had a fabulous week on the boat. I would highly recommend spending a week on Kelly’s boat. The description of the amenities is accurate and I would add that you will have a lifetime of memories to cherish. This is not like staying in a condominium where you look out at the water. You are staying on the water.

Kelly is the best host!!! Excellent views and comfort. It was magical for me and my wife. Thank you!

An amazing place to switch gears. Great host. Win/win.

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.

It exceeded our expectations, and we are so glad we found this location!

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.

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 ☀️🏖️

I was happy to book this property and not disappointed