Long Key, Florida
We are back in business. Hurricane Irma paid us an unwelcomed visit September 5,2017 and caused minor damage to the property. We took this time to to give our home a redo. The house has been painted in and out, furniture has been replaced and a beautiful deck has been added along with a private tiki hut. Also a convenient kayak rack was added. This beautiful, duplex home is located on one of the only private beaches in the Florida Keys. The home is located on the southern tip of Long Key, and has a spectacular view of the Atlantic Ocean. Each side of the home is a two-bedroom, one bath. Both sides are available for rent. Other side can be found at VRBO #620321. It is ideal for two families, and a paradise for adults and children.
The Long Key State Park is a short walk up the beach, where camping, birdwatching, snorkeling, hiking, canoeing, and many other activities are offered. The water in front of the home is shallow, with a channel which enables a boat up to 30 feet in length to reach the dock. The shallow water is great for snorkeling, lounging, and is a paradise for children. Boat rentals are available nearby.
The waters of the Atlantic Ocean and Florida Bay provide some of the best diving and fishing in the world. World-Class fishing guides and dive boats are also available. Many of the local fishing guides will pick you up right in front of the house. The Long Key Viaduct, just a few hundred feet from the house, has proven to be one of the world's best places to catch a Tarpon.
Both sides of the home are fully-equipped with linens, kitchen supplies, patio and beach furniture, a barbecue grill, and a tiki hut provides an escape from the warm Florida sunshine. Come to enjoy some of the many attractions that the area has to offer, or just lay in a hammock under a palm tree. There is something for everyone at this beachfront paradise!
The home is located on the site of Henry Flagler’s Long Key Fishing Camp and it’s where author, Zane Grey vacationed and wrote some of his works in the early 1900s. Long Key Fishing Camp was established on Long Key in Florida in 1908 by Henry M. Flagler's Florida East Coast Railway Company for the use of tourists to enjoy what was described as 'some of the best fishing in the world.' It initially served a housing for some of the employees who were building the Overseas Railroad to Key West.
Long Key Fishing Camp featured a two-story hotel and a number of cottages. The camp was made famous by author Zane Grey, who was a regular resident, and a pioneer of the sport of sail fishing. Grey became the first president of the Long Key Fishing Club in 1917. The list of other early distinguished guests included Herbert Hoover, Franklin Roosevelt, Andrew Mellon, Charles Kettering, and other notables.
The fishing camp was destroyed by the Labor Day Hurricane of 1935, as was the Overseas Railroad. After the latter was destroyed, the Overseas Highway (U.S. 1), was built across Long Key in replacement
Keywords: Beachfront Home..duplex offering two units each with 2 bedrooms/1 bath
Stayed at this property right after the new year as my wife and I were on our honeymoon. Words do not do this place justice. An absolutely amazing piece of property. Just steps out of the back door and your toes will be in the sand. Ultra clear water. Kayaks and paddleboards were amazing. Adirondak chairs under the palms. The definition of paradise. We truly cannot tell you how perfect this spot is. Location is great, about 15 min drive down the beautiful Overseas Highway to both Islamorada and Marathon. We will definitely be back! Thank you for hosting us!
This is a very nice place. The outdoor space is excellent. Sitting on the deck looking out at the beautiful ocean couldn't be much better. Location is wonderful. Go south to Key West or North to great places. It is definitely a place to remember for next time.
This is a great property. Lovely and peaceful. Never disappoints.
The location is incredible. We had our own beach , dock, kayaks, etc. The inside is small, and there is only one bathroom (a challenge with a teenage daughter ?) but we knew that going in. Loved our stay!
We had a great family trip and was very convenient being able to dock outlet bot right behind the condo.
This place is everything we had hoped for and more! Amazing fishing, paddlebaords and kayaks, views, snorkeling…very relaxing. It is truly a paradise and we would come back again! The tiki huts and hammocks were well placed with plenty of chairs. I wish the stores were slightly closer, but we knew that going in. I would like to mention our bathroom had a leak near the sink and the AC in the master bedroom did not seem to work very well. I also think it would benefit the listing to take updated photos of the furniture and list the bed sizes accurately since you made improvements for sure in this unit! Overall, we didn’t want to leave and this was exactly what we needed. Thank you so much! You truly own a slice of paradise!
Perfect location! It's like having your own slice of paradise. From the peaceful mornings on the dock, to snorkeling, being visited by a Manatee... My family would definitely stay here again.
Most relaxing stay in the keys. We will return
Every single prior review of this property is 100% accurate, but until you arrive, you wont grasp how special this place truly is. We had the best family trip we've ever taken, and location location location was the main catalyst. The beach was pristine private and perfect for our 3 kids, fun wildlife everywhere. Right off the dock we saw manatees almost every night, a ray, a 3 foot tarpon one night. We also snorkeled one day and saw at least 6 species of fish in 30 minutes. We hope to get back one day despite prioritizing travel to different parts of the world, a must stay!
We loved this place. My husband and I, with our 2 boys (18 & 13) , had a wonderful time. The water was still pretty cold, but we snorkeled some and caught a few fish off the dock. We really enjoyed the kayaks and paddle boards. Close enough to businesses in Islamorada , but definitely quiet and peaceful. Florida Boy restaurant isn’t too far away and it is excellent . Nearest Grocery store a little further into Islamorada. The rental was perfect for us and had everything we needed. Would definitely rent again.
This was an amazing week. Last year, 2022, was our first visit to the property and we liked to so much we re booked for 2023. Now, we’ve done so again and will be coming back in 2024. The place is unique in its setting and privacy. All sorts of marine wild life to explore and fishing even for novices like us. The night before we left an 8 foot nurse shark swam by to say good bye. It is relatively remote to other things like restaurants and grocery stores (15/20 min drive) l, but for us that’s a plus. If you’re on the fence, you won’t be disappointed.
This house has a beautiful view and a nice little beach in front of the house, which is rare in the keys.kayaks and paddle boards and beach chairs are all included. Checkin was easy. The house has some quirks. The best view in the house is from the laundry room that faces the ocean! So the house could use some reconfiguration but we spent our time outside in the beach and in the water.
This property is exactly as described. Beautiful views and a great beach just out your back door. My kids loved fishing and kayaking in their backyard for the week.
We stayed here for 1 week and it is truly paradise. Beachfront view was incredible. We saw manatees, jellyfish, a variety of birds and sting rays off the dock. Private beach area to swim was amazing. This place is truly a treasure...cant wait to come back
We enjoyed this property so much! We saw manatees and sharks right off the dock, snorkeled, fished, SUPed, kayaked, relaxed and just really really enjoyed ourselves. We would absolutely come back here!
Enjoyed our stay and the opportunity to decompress. Lovely breeze day and night.
The property is exactly as we had hoped, in fact, it exceeded our expectations. The ocean was warm and clear, we saw sea turtles, manatees and nurse sharks right from the dock. The swimming was excellent, although the current can be strong especially when the tide is in but it’s shallow enough to still get in the water when it’s really moving. Besides the neighbours that were connected to us, we hardly saw another soul. The duplex is set up so that each party has their own amenities, huts and BBQ so even though you’re connected to another group, it doesn’t feel that way. The house itself was a cute beach house with fun beachy decor. We really lucked out renting this place and would love to come back in the future.
We loved this little “hole in the wall” duplex. It’s older and well loved but clean and the view and location is perfect. Not to mention a private BEACH, which is hard to find in the Keys. We would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Great Hidden gem. Our family loved it And will be back again someday
This place ruined most other options. Just walking out into the sand was perfect. Really excellent overall. Don’t hesitate. Book.
Clean, boat accessible ( dock included), fishing poles, kayaks, toys, full kitchen.
Very nice location. Outside was beautiful! Definitely will be back.
We really enjoyed this property. William was easy to work with and the property was depicted properly through the pictures provided. The view from the back porch was well worth the rental.
If you are using a fire stick or RuKU set it up so that during our stay we can log in to our own accounts, as this is an option. Regular coffee pot which we haven’t seen in a while so had to get filters and coffee. Attempted to sit on hammock and snapped rope with hardly any weight. Beautiful location and loved the beach!
My husband loves fishing on the dock, our girls enjoyed swimming, snorkeling, finding lizards and crabs, I loved relaxing while looking at the gorgeous view!!! Thank you so much!
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