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Private Cottage on Bayfront Estate with Heated Pool, Deep Dockage, Kayaks and More

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Two white Adirondack chairs facing a table with a bottle and glasses, under a thatched roof overlooking the sea.
A beach pathway with white railings, palm trees, and a view of the sea.
A sandy beach with palm trees and a white fence.
A marina with boats docked, palm trees, and a bridge in the background.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and a white fence.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

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Islamorada, FL
  • Place, Islamorada Brewery & Distillery
    β€ͺ4 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Islamorada
    β€ͺ9 min walk‬
  • Place, History of Diving Museum
    β€ͺ12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)
    β€ͺ47 min drive‬

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About this property

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

Private Cottage on Bayfront Estate with Heated Pool, Deep Dockage, Kayaks and More

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The Garden View Cottage is a charming two-bedroom, one-bath cottage nestled in the center of Mermaid's Bay Boutique Estateβ€”a private 3.5-acre waterfront retreat in the heart of downtown Islamorada. The shared estate features 300' of bayfrontage, a pool and hot tub, protected boat basin and more.

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β€’ Resort-style shared amenities, including heated pool and spa
β€’ Sandy beach with hammocks, lounge chairs, and tiki hut
β€’ Protected boat basin with small ramp
β€’ Complimentary kayaks, paddle boards, and bikes
β€’ Two private porches, one screened
β€’ Private grill and parking space

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2 Bedrooms
β€’ Primary Bedroom: King Bed
β€’ Guest Bedroom: 2 Queen Beds

1 Bathroom
β€’ Shared full bath with walk-in shower

Living Area
β€’ Comfortable kitchen, butler's pantry, dining area and living room
β€’ Thoughtfully stocked kitchen with full-size appliances
β€’ French doors fill the space with soft, natural light

In-Home Amenities
β€’ Washer/dryer
β€’ Filtered water dispenser
β€’ Smart TVs and high-speed Wi-Fi
β€’ Starter supplies provided, including toiletries and paper goods

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The protected boat basin can accommodate boats of all sizes, providing direct access to the Florida Bay. Dockage and trailer storage is included with the stay.

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Located in the heart of downtown Islamorada, within easy walking distance of popular restaurants, breweries, and local shops.

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Rentals are from Friday to Friday. Differing dates may be approved on a case-by-case basis.

This property is professionally managed by Solace Properties, a local vacation rental company. Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive a rental agreement via email to review and sign. Rental payments are processed directly through Solace Properties, while VRBO collects their service fee separately.
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Islamorada Brewery & Distillery. A hot tub is available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the cottage.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine, and patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Islamorada Brewery & Distillery and 11 minutes by foot from History of Diving Museum
As a guest of this cottage, you'll find a hot tub and barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Islamorada cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

972400

Private Cottage on Bayfront Estate with Heated Pool, Deep Dockage, Kayaks and More Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michele V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daryl J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was immaculate and our stay was exceptional ! Jocelyn, our host, even stopped by to ask how things were and if we needed anything. We were very pleased and look forward to next year's stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Enjoyable week in January

This was the second year in a row we stayed for a week in January and thoroughly enjoyed both visits. The property is well maintained and the location is great with its waterfront access and walking distance to restaurants and stores.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

glenn k.

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

Great place to enjoy Islamorada.

Love the houses and resort like pool/setting. Excellent location and our host was awesome.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony N.

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

Amazing Stay!!!

My family and I cannot say enough about how much we enjoyed our stay. Amazing communication and there could not have been a better setting with a warmer welcoming. We plan to return!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

billy m.

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

Love this place. Offers it all. Can’t wait till next year!

Excellent offers it all. Close to everything.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne F.

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

Paradise

Everything about the home and surroundings was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trisha L.

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

Islamorada’s Finest

This place is incredible! Perfect location, beautiful view and very clean. Our family enjoyed this place so much! Tony was a great host. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jerome V.

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

Amazing, we love this property

We have stayed at Mermaid Bay before and love it. The location is amazing, there are stores, restaurants and things to do within walking distance. The property is lovely and peaceful. We cannot speak more highly of Tony, he is wonderful. I highly recommend this entire property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

George W.

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

Piece of paradise

We couldn’t have enjoyed our stay moreβ€”from check-in to check out and everything in between (cottage, water view, pool, etc); we had an unforgettable time! We look forward to our return! 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alex L.

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

Gorgeous property - resort like setting

We have been visiting the Keys for almost 20 years in a row. This property is gorgeous and amongst the top 2 most beautiful we have stayed at. It is spacious, has a resort like pool, breathtaking bay / sunset views, and tons of space to spread out. Great fishing, snorkeling, and kayaking from shore. Easy to rent and dock boat. Very clean facilities. Will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barnaby R.

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

Family makes all the difference!

This is a beautiful, well appointed home and property, you can see that from the photos. What makes all the difference in the world is the kindness and compassion of your hosts. The kindest family you’ll ever meet. Look no further, this is your home away from home in the heart of Islamorada!
Stayed 17 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lorene M.

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

Paradise

The property is gorgeous. This is a one-of-a-kind compound with approx. 250 feet of ocean frontage. The pool is beautiful, the cottage is so clean and beautifully decorated. Tony keeps the entire property well maintained. A piece of paradise. A truelly wonderful place to spend a vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

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

5 Stars

Excellent location with gated access. Very private. Beautiful view and easy access to Florida Bay and the ocean. Used the on-site ramp to launch my 25’ boat and kept it in the water in the protected dock area for the week. House was perfect for our family. Well stocked kitchen and abundant beach towels and linens. The grounds are immaculate and the pool area is superb. Highly recommend this location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Al F.

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

Peace in paradise

This is a gorgeous, private piece of paradise. The grounds are every bit as beautiful as the pics. The homes very nicely appointed and comfy. Tony the manager is awesome, kind and super helpful! The pool is magical(and I'm not a pool guy!) We couldn't have asked for a better oasis of beauty and calm, within easy walk of anything needed. Thanks Tony and family for this blessed place. It was a place of healing...
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bryan A.

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

Great stay

We have been coming to Islamorada for a few years and have stayed at various hotels. This was our first time staying at a VRBO property and it was fantastic. We stayed in the Bay View Cottage. The photos don't do it justice. Beautiful property and a great location. It's at MM 82 with all the restaurants and shopping nearby. The Bay View Cottage, where we stayed, had a beautiful view of the bay. We also had a perfect view every night of the sunset. The cottage was very clean. Tony met us upon arrival and showed us around. Super nice guy and very responsive. The grounds are immaculate. The pool was great to relax by...it has a waterfall and a hot tub! There is also a pool house with outdoor showers and restrooms. The property is very private as it has a secure gate in order to enter. Our cottage had a BBQ grill right outside the door so the nights we wanted to stay in and cook we did. If you rent or have a boat, there is a protected dock for you to put your boat. We rented kayaks and paddleboards and had them delivered to the property. There's a ramp leading into the bay thereby making it easy to launch them. At night, my wife and I would sit outside and look at stars then get our flashlights and shine them down in the water to check out all the marine life. There are all sorts of fish and we even saw a manatee swimming by one day. Did I say Tony was responsive? He is very resonpsive and just a super nice guy. The location is A+ and the property and cleanliness is A+. We will be back! Thanks Tony and April!
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2022