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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, offices
Dining
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

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Summerland Key, FL
  • Place, Florida Keys Beaches
    ‪14 min drive‬
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    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Bahia Honda State Park
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Airport, Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)

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About this property

Entire place

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

Beachside @ Torchview Waterfront Retreat

Welcome to Beachside at Torchview
Located on the serene shores of Big Torch Key in the Florida Keys

Beachside at Torchview is a charming 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom waterfront home offering breathtaking ocean views and the quintessential Keys lifestyle. Whether you're here to fish, boat, snorkel, or simply unwind, this peaceful retreat puts it all right outside your door.

PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS:

Waterfront Views: Enjoy panoramic ocean views from the open-concept living area.

Split Floor Plan: Offers privacy for guests and includes a full laundry room.

Spacious Grounds: Set on over one acre of lush, natural beauty – perfect for relaxing or exploring.

Private Dock: A 180’ dock accommodates vessels up to 50’ with deep water access via Niles Channel to the Atlantic. Just seconds to world-class fishing!

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS:

Master Bedroom: King bed with en-suite bathroom and walk-in shower

Guest Bedroom: Two twin beds

Living Room: Sleeper sofa

Second Bathroom: Full bath with shower

HOME FEATURES:

Large, open living area with sliding glass doors

Screened-in porch with dining area, ceiling fans & ocean breezes

Indoor & outdoor dining areas (seating for 6)

Fully stocked kitchen with essentials

Built-in desk – perfect for working remotely

Spacious living room with 35” flat screen TV (Dish Network)

Full-size washer & dryer in unit

Sun deck with loungers & BBQ

Downstairs breezeway with bait freezer and fridge

PLEASE NOTE: Dock does not have shore power or water hookup.

The Perfect Florida Keys Escape

Beachside at Torchview is ideal for families and friends seeking a peaceful, authentic Keys experience in a timeless setting. With privacy, comfort, and adventure at your fingertips, it’s everything you need for an unforgettable stay.

PET POLICY:

Sorry, no pets allowed at Beachside. If you are traveling with a pet, please check availability at our pet-friendly sister property, Torchview (VRBO Listing #2072371), located directly next door.

NEED MORE SPACE?

If your group is larger than 6, consider renting both Beachside and Torchview to double your space and fun!

We hope you’ll join us at Beachside at Torchview for a stay unlike any other – where the beauty of the Keys meets the comfort of home.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Blue Hole. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 13 minutes by car from Florida Keys Beaches and 12 minutes from National Key Deer Refuge Visitor Center
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,296 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 28

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

House
Beachside @ Torchview
Beachside @ Torchview Waterfront Retreat Big Torch Key
Beachside @ Torchview Waterfront Retreat Private vacation home

Reviews

Beachside @ Torchview Waterfront Retreat Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super place right on the water

Lots of Key Deer. Crystal clear water. Great boat dock. Clean home. Suer internet.
Sunset across Niles Channel
Wandering Key Deer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bret W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family of 5 summer vacation everyone left happy!

One of the best summer vacations for the fam! Having the dock is a game changer with the addition of renting a boat to be able to get around the beautiful waters. Right there at the house you encounter aquatic and land wildlife, the Key Deer are adorable! We saw nurse sharks, barracuda, snapper, horseshoe crabs, baby black tip sharks, amazing sunsets, crabs, iguana. Fishing was a great way to spend the evenings after a day of boating, or if you’re an 11 year old boy, the whole dang day! Many shark, barracuda and snapper were caught. Kiki’s quickly became a dinner staple and we recommend doing the fried grouper bites appetizer, the peanut butter pie, the tacos and load up on the special tartar sauce! Catch live music at 6 for vibes. Definitely recommend a stay at Beachside @ Torchview.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane R.

Liked: Cleanliness

GREAT VIEW

The property was beautiful and clean. You can't beat the view. We brought our paddle boards and fished off the dock. We are looking to rebook for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome property...

Our second year staying here, what an amazing property. Close enough to the chaos of Key West, but secluded with Key deer everywhere and iguanas walking down the dock. No chickens! We'll be back.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fl keys trip

The property was wonderful, just as descibed we mostly chose this property for the water access as we had a boat and trailer. Unfortunately it was too windy most of the week to dock at the pier so we just used the bahia honda boat ramp and kept the boat on the trailer at night. Very convenient location, a nice 40 minute to key west and 20 minutes to bahia honda .The house is very secluded a very wooded drive in off the highway. Can't say enough about the property, very well furnished and very clean. No issues at all.It is on well water so there is no water available outside for a hose which is understandable. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald D., Grand Rapid Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful stillness

This place was everything it was billed as. Wonderfully quiet and scenic but only 10 minutes from a "normal"grocery store. We saw as much rare and wonderful stuff on the drive to and from the place as we did at some of the spots we visited. We really loved that the porch was screened and thus bug free but that you could go out to a non-screened part for pictures of the sunset - which was remarkable every night. We had great communication from Theresa and the one thing I needed fixed - a part of the grill that was broken - was fixed within hours of me letting her know. Could not have had a more enjoyable stay - just wish it was not so far away from Michigan ;)
Rare color variation of Great Blue Heron - seen from the road by the house
Key deer were a bit "overly friendly" Clearly used to getting handouts although that is strictly forbidden
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul O.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl R., Orange Beach, AL

Liked: Cleanliness

Lots of wildlife

Saw deer and raccoons in the yard, almost daily, one large iguana on the pier, great views
Stayed 20 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aliaksei, RIVERWOODS

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent D., Rochester MN

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

Good place to hang out and relax. Screened in porch and dock we're our favorites.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerri W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful vacation home on Big Torch Key

I had a wonderful 3 weeks stay at Beachside@Torchview. I loved the privacy of the house, the gorgeous sunset views, and the peaceful mornings sitting out on the deck while drinking my morning coffee. I would highly recommend this house for anyone looking for a quiet getaway in the busy Florida Keys. It was everything I had hoped for, and I will definitely be staying here again if I decide to return to the Keys next year. The house was very clean and suited my needs perfectly, and the host was very accommodating.
Stayed 21 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy C., Arizona

Liked: Cleanliness

Second Stay

This was the second time we've stayed at this property. We rented it for fall break 2023 and 2024. We always have a blast at this house! The location is beautiful, private, and quiet. We had so many Key deer in the front yard each evening. The fishing is great. We caught so many fish and several sharks. The house is always clean and comfortable.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jim C., Alachua

Liked: Cleanliness

Sunset / Big Torch Key

All went well except their was a back charge on amount paid several weeks after payment was made. When I contacted VRBO they were no help. VRBO handled issue terrible. VRBO could not tell me why there was a back charge or provide a new billing for amount back charged so I could pay amount again. I contacted host and she was able to resolve issue and stay was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

lisa m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

Liked: Cleanliness

A perfect home with a view

As a family of 4 with a 4 & 5 year old this place was great. We enjoyed coffee on the balcony in the mornings. Fishing off the pier in the evenings. Beds were comfortable. It’s just far enough away to offer seclusion and yet close to things when rainy days take you off the water. Overall this home was exactly what we wanted. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful & quiet

Property is peaceful & quiet. Enjoyed the location. Awesome sunsets. Home is a bit tired and needs some updating.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

10 days in Paradise

My wife and I chose this property to spend 10 days celebrating our 30th anniversary. Unbelievable. If you want a getaway spot away from the crazies on Duval Street, but within striking distance, this is the place. If you love nature, this is your place - Key deer, iguanas, amazing water life… Sunset views? Stunning. We also rented a boat to explore for a few days, the dock is such a great part of this property. Condition was stellar, completely as advertised. I’ve seen reviews questioning the water pressure, but that is not an issue at all. We had an amazing stay at this property and will be back…
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lots to do and see!

We caught mangrove snapper, numerous barracuda, hermit crabs, mud crabs, and anoles, and a drifting sea horse. We saw angel fish, grouper, parrot fish, a sand shark, sponges, stone crabs, horseshoe crabs, key deer, and an iguana, all under or on the pier. Bring a mask and snorkel! A/C was cold, tv never used. Cooked mahi mahi on the gas grill with a nice grilling pan we found in the kitchen. 40-55 minutes from anywhere you might want to visit in Key West also.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway

Great view, quiet location.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

patrick b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sunset house

Great hide away! 2nd time stay and will not be last!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean G.

Liked: Cleanliness

What we were looking for

We were looking for a spot that had easy access to the water and slightly remote. This place was perfect. Not a lot going on right around the house, but we could get out and do things with a short drive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Piece Of Paradise

What a wonderful spot. The private dock, screened-in porch and open floor plan are just a few of our favorites. The host is lovely and the king bed is very comfortable. I loved all of the sea life to explore and the quiet sunsets. We will definitely be back! Loved every minute of our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian D., Lititz, PA

Liked: Cleanliness

Secluded getaway in the Florida Keys

If you want a secluded getaway in the Florida Keys, this home is perfect. With only one neighbor next door, this is also a quiet place removed from the built-up areas. The screened porch was a great place to hang out to enjoy the vast water view. The long pier and dock was a good place to fish and swim. We not only caught fish, but also saw other marine life including stingrays, sharks & lobsters. The home was ideal for two couples with the 2 separated bedrooms and 2 baths. The kitchen was fine for the cooking we did and we also used the gas grill, which worked well. There was a Win Dixie on nearby Big Pine Key where we shopped for groceries. One day we went to Key West which was only a 45 minute drive. We all enjoyed our week here and would love to return someday.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy C., Arizona

Liked: Cleanliness

Our favorite house in the Keys!

Our family of 5 had an amazing time during our almost two week stay! The location of this house is just unbelievable.....set back in a private and quiet area surrounded by trees and water. Key deer, raccoons, and birds were in the front yard every morning and evening and the daily sealife out back around the dock made every day exciting. We had different kinds of sharks, stingrays, sea turtles, dolphins, and so many kinds of fish come by most days. My teenage boys love to fish and spent a lot of time fishing. The fishing was incredible! We swam and snorkeled right off the dock and shore. We had kayaks and paddleboards delivered and the area is great for those activities. The house is very nice and was clean upon our arrival. The beds and living room furniture were very comfortable. There are plenty of dishes, cups, pans, utensils, etc. We used the outdoor grill and it worked fine. The house has some board games and many books. A couple beach towels were provided. The only thing I can think of suggesting is to provide some additional wash cloths in each bathroom just because they get musty smelling so quickly in the humidity. We have been coming to the lower Keys since my boys were 4 and have stayed in 7 other houses. This house took the top spot as our new favorite house. We definitely plan on staying here again!
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2023