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Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Property grounds
Smart TV, DVD player, books, music library
Dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire house boat

2 bedrooms1 bathroom73 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Key Largo, FL
  • Caribbean Club Bar
    20 min walk
  • Kiffney's Firearms and Indoor Range
    2 min drive
  • Florida Keys Visitor Center
    3 min drive
  • Ocean Reef Club, FL (OCA)
    27 min drive

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ARE YOU READY TO SPEND YOUR BEST HOLIDAYS AT SEA ???
Pool
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
3.3 out of 5, (8)
The price is AU$453
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
ARE YOU READY TO SPEND YOUR BEST HOLIDAYS AT SEA ???

About the area

Key Largo

With a stay at this houseboat in Key Largo (Bowens Addition), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and Jimmy Johnson's Big Chill. .This houseboat is 30.5 mi (49.1 km) from Everglades National Park and 1 mi (1.5 km) from Caribbean Club Bar.
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What's nearby

  • Caribbean Club Bar - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Florida Keys Visitor Center - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • MarineLab Undersea Laboratory - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Jimmy Johnson's Big Chill - 9 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

  • Miami Intl. Airport (MIA) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sharkey's Pub & Galley Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Gilbert's Tiki Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Big Chill Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Caribbean Club - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire house boat to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Unique Houseboat On Dry Lot Perfect Romantic Getaway Or Family Friendly & Pet OK

Maggie’s houseboat features 1 bedroom, a converted loft upstairs and 1 bath. The master bedroom is downstairs along with a single bathroom. Upstairs you will find a relaxing loft (no door). This open space features a comfortable daybed with trundle that sleeps 2 comfortably. You will find plenty of books to read, VHS and DVD to watch on a 40” flat panel TV, and a wide selection of CD to listen to if all you want to do is relax. And for some further relaxation, enjoy your own nook.

Back downstairs, enjoy watching a 27” flat panel TV on a comfortable sofa. For your enjoyment, you have the option of watching cable, VHS, or DVDs. For those of you who enjoy cooking, you have a full equipped kitchen or simply use the outside BBQ grill. You can either eat outside in your private gazebo or stay inside and enjoy our dining area. You will find that our houseboat has everything you could possibly need inside and outside the house. All you need to do is bring your toothbrush and your clothes. We will handle the rest.

Enjoy your stay!!!
There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Maggie Elias

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is allowed outside of property.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 789 sq ft (73 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Animals not allowed. Owner is allergic to dander.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Unique Houseboat On Dry Lot Perfect Romantic Getaway Or Family Friendly & Pet OK Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Maxine L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter months 2019 - 2020
Maggie was wonderful to deal with. We had a problem with the stove and she was right there with a different one. Excellent service. The bed was really comfortable . The wi-fi and t.v. were great.
Stayed 90 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Robert L., White Bear Lake, usa

Fun place to stay.
Unique in a good way, neighbors are friendly and close to many things to see and do. Pennekamp State Park is four miles away, went often. Went diving with Horizon Divers about two miles away, traveled to many parks on other Keys and visited Key West. There were some minor post hurricane glitches but a phone call or text to Maggie and Vivian got immediate response and glitches solved. These owners are great to work with.

10/10 Excellent

EMILY C., GREENVILLE, NC

Paradise Found!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Maggie's houseboat. Very clean upon arrival, and in a good neighborhood. Kitchen was well stocked. We loved the little loft area and sunning deck. Maggie was always available if we needed her and emailed us to make sure everything was going ok. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

jackie m.

just book it
i agree with all 5star reviews this house is great and owners great to work with, 5 stars to them as well the house has everything you need,sitting out the back at night is very relaxing i would recommend Jimmy Johnstons for excellent entertainment/drink about 5mins away by car recommended to me by Maggie, good call Maggie thanks for letting us stay in your lovely home
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2017

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

The house was so adorable and so comfy!!! It had everything you would need.
I would definitely stay in this house again! It is so comfy and such a unique house. We spent alot of time there because it rained everyday except for one. But other than that I would recommend this house to anyone!!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2016

2/10 Terrible

Tara G.

Didn't live up to the expectations created from the listing and photos.
Part of the reason I booked this property was how inviting the yard looked, but we were very disappointed. All the furniture was very weather worn and almost all of it was structurally unsound. The hammock pictured in the add was broken by other renters and there for not available. The key to the marina and picnic area at the end of the street supposedly at our disposal was lost by other renters and also not available. There were ants in the kitchen and palmetto bugs in the downstairs bedroom. On the bright side, the renters were very nice and replied immediately via text with any questions we had. The beds were very comfortable, and the boat house itself was charming and unique. But we would not book it again and would not recommend it to people of healthy size, tall or wide. We left not feeling as though we got what we expected or paid for.

10/10 Excellent

ANDREA P.

A little piece of heaven
I call this place "a little piece of heaven". The house boat was everything and more than I expected. I just wanted to stay inside the house, it felt so relaxing. Maggie and Vivian made the entire process pleasurable. They made me feel like family. I will be staying there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

What a great , quaint place to stay. The houseboat is spotless and has plenty of amenities
We loved this house! Maggie is easily accessible for any questions and needs. The house is spotless and has all that you would need to make this a "home away from home" We cooked in the kitchen most nights. Nice location.. near Pennekamp Park and anywhere in the Keys you want to see. The backyard is fabulous! Would definitely recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Tracey R.

Loved it!
We loved the house boat! It became our home away from home! I slept so well in the master bedroom. The hostesses were great! They provided snack, water, and most importantly valuable information. They were never more than a text away to answer questions about the house and location! They told us about the great restuarants near by. We spent out days out exploring and spent a couple of days diving. It was a perfect trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2016

10/10 Excellent

Christina F.

Unique experience for a holiday weekend.
Maggie was amazing and responsive. The house is quaint, qwirky and unique. We loved it. Definitely a good experience. Used it as base camp for our dive weekend. Close to many docks for dive trips.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2016

10/10 Excellent

Ashtin R., Tulsa, Oklahoma

Cute and cozy!
Cute, eclectic, clean, great location... a great place to spend out time in the Keys. One small hiccup was easily fixed, as the property owner is very responsive to calls and texts. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2016

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

Just an awesome spot!
The house "boat" is absolutely the neatest thing. The backyard is a so cute and private. Loved laying out on upper deck. Everything u need is there. Location is great, even the little neighborhood beach is a great spot for sunsets or lying in sun! The owners are awesome and answered "all my texts" with questions immediately! I hope to get back there next year...thanks, ladies, for a great place to stay. Wished we could have stayed longer...
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2016

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

Very cute place
Great spot in a quiet neighborhood with nice neighbors. Only issue was that we brought our toddler and the spiral stairway was kind of hazardous to him, so we had to pay extra attention. Besides that it was a great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2016

10/10 Excellent

Rosanne S.

Unique home away from home.
Staying in the boathouse on land was a unique experience. The location on Key Largo is perfect. There is little noise and traffic and those staying in the area are very friendly. There are lovely state parks near by to enjoy. Our stay was for two weeks. It was well supplied for cooking in and included extra treats from Maggie. Maggie was a wonderful hostess. So kind and willing to do whatever she could to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2016

10/10 Excellent

Deanna S.

Absolutely Fantastic!!! So cozy and whimsical! Perfect getaway retreat!
The property kept very well and lost of LOVE and THOUGHT had been put into design and decoration. Very, very special place. So unique! The owners are very caring, kind and accommodating!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2016

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

Sehr liebevoll eingerichtetes Hausboot mit allem was man braucht
Das Hausboot liegt in einer ruhigen Nebenstraße. Einkaufs und Ausgehmöglichkeiten aber gleich ums Eck. Der Wohnraum ist natürlich etwas beengter als in einem Haus, grade der Essbereich, Küche und Bad sind recht klein. Die Wohnbereiche dagegen sind großzügig, die Terasse und der Garten sind toll. Ansonsten ist alles vorhanden was man für einen angenehmen Urlaub braucht. Maggie war sehr zuvorkommend bei allen Fragen und hat immer sofort geantwortet. Einzig das Ausziehsofa war etwas unbequem zum liegen. Wir würden es auf jeden Fall weiterempfehlen.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2016