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Island Life at its best

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Key Largo, FL
  • Place, Jimmy Johnson's Big Chill
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Jacob's Aquatic Center
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Baker's Cay Resort Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Island Life at its best

Newly remodeled!
Hurricane proof 2500 square foot concrete block constuction home in one of the most desireable neighborhoods in the Keys. Three large bedrooms two with King size beds and a Queen size bed. Two full baths with custom tile through out. Sit in the exspnsive Florida room and look out upon the large tiki hut which sets right next to the canal
enjoy over 100 chanels on the 55" TV from the comfort of your tropical styled furniture. The couch in the florida room is a Queen size Hide-a-bed for a total sleeping arrangement of eight.
Every room has ceiling fans so you can leave the windows open and enjoy the tropical breezes blowing off the ocean for the real island experience.
50' of canal front to watch the aquatic wild life and a boat basin that will handle a 40' boat.
BBQ on the Oklahoma Joe Smoker and experience the tropical life as you sit under the Native built Tiki eating your days catch or relaxing from a day of snorkleing/diving in John Pennekamp State Park. I've scuba dove all over the world and this is one of the premier locations with a huge variety of sea life.
This home is within walking distance of several great resturants most of which have live music at night for your entertainment.
Come and enjoy my piece of paradise.
Jim

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Key Largo

Located in Key Largo, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Jimmy Johnson's Big Chill and Bluefin Rock Harbor Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park. Jacob's Aquatic Center and MarineLab Undersea Laboratory are also worth visiting.
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Key Largo, FL

What's nearby

  • Jimmy Johnson's Big Chill - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Jacob's Aquatic Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Baker's Cay Resort Beach - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Florida Keys Visitor Center - Key Largo - 10 min drive - 13.4 km

Getting around

  • Miami International Airport (MIA) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Key Largo Fisheries - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pinecrest Bakery - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪C&C Wood Fired Eats - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Island Life at its best have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Island Life at its best?

As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Island Life at its best on 8 May 2026 start from AU$345, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Island Life at its best pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Island Life at its best?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Island Life at its best?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Island Life at its best?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Island Life at its best located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Jimmy Johnson's Big Chill and Jacob's Aquatic Center. Bluefin Rock Harbor Marina and North Nest Key are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

7.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Orlando F.

Everything was good

The owner was helpful and easy to get in contact with
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

Rick H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The house was 4/5. Upon arrival, The fridge was ½ full of food (open milk, expired yogurt etc. (last renter we were told) leaving min. room for our food. We dumped most, leaving condiments etc. but certainly didn’t use any of it. The most disappointing thing was the lack of disclosure 1/5 by the owner-Jim. Let me say, he was a nice guy but he failed to disclose he had an apartment (APT) at the back corner of the Florida room & he was there 3 of our 4 weeks. NOT WHAT WE SIGNED UP FOR. It was not disclosed (PROPERTY SHARED) in the ad & it should have been. Had we known we WOULD NOT HAVE BOOKED THIS HOUSE. We were caught in a bad situation, so we put on a happy face, tried to be cordial rather than make a bad situation worse. Jim wasn't around the back yard much, he did some maint. & he also took 3 people (a charter?) out on his boat 3 different days so we had Jim & 3 strangers in the back yard loading & unloading for 3 days. The APT also had a door between the Florida room & the APT that was partially blocked by a piece of furniture, but the door was in-opening & presented a security concern. The shared wall permitted conversations to be heard by the owner. The ad said there was 80’ dock & 36’ basin, but the owner had a boat in the basin & a floating dock, leaving 25’ of space under a tree at the dock for my boat. Lack of full disclosure was a big disappointment. Time is the most valuable thing we have and unfort. we cannot get our time back in a private setting.
The advertised 36' boat basin was occupied. (not disclosed)
The floating dock that later was occupied by the owners boat (not disclosed). Mine was located behind the floating dock.
The partially blocked (door opening into apartment) door by armoire to the owners apartment (not disclosed)
Awaiting fishing trip with owner (charter or friend...from the observed dynamic it appeared to be a charter)
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Apr 2026
This is a hard one to respond to as the renter asked me to come and take them fishing in the back country as it had been to windy for the first couple of weeks that they were there. I actually came and took them into the back country to one of my special areas that can be fished in almost any wind condition. I even posted a You Tube video of that trip on March 19th on the Cousin Jim You Tube Channel. If the fridge had open milk and yogurt that would be a mistake made by my house keeper and I have had a conversation with her as normally everything but Squeeze Bottle condiments are thrown out. It is true 3 of my friends came into town and I did pick up my Pathfinder boat one morning and returned three days later from my cousins house on Blackwater Sound were we kept the boat and met every morning to go fishing this was not at my home on Ocean Shores. If there were any concerns on the renters part they were not conveyed to me until this review. I have multiple rentals in the Florida keys and can usually accommodate anyone request for more or less interaction just communicate. the renter asked why I did not tell him I have an Ice Machine and that it saved him many trips to purchase ice I told him that you never know what can trigger a bad review and my ice machine is finicky. If you have read all this I hope you see all positive reviews prior to and after this one.
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10/10 Excellent

MarySue G.

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

A month in the sun!

This home was perfect for us. It was well equipped and very comfortable. The backyard was our happy place…located on a canal with lots of local wildlife. We ate our breakfast, lunch and dinner out in the tiki hut. We also enjoyed the seafood restaurants within walking distance of the home. Jim was a delight to meet and very gracious. So glad to have the chance to meet him.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

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

absolutely incredible

This is one of the nicest houses in Key Largo, if not all the keys, and I’ve rented more than a few. The backyard is a little piece of paradise. The giant tiki hut overlooks a picturesque canal that’s LOADED with sea life. Tropical birds are everywhere. It’s quiet and peaceful yet right around the corner from the best bars and restaurants in Key Largo. The interior of the house is beautifully decorated and extremely comfortable. The landlord is the best, super accommodating and gracious. This whole property is truly a gem.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William G.

Very lovely restful home.

As has been said, do not judge the book by the cover. The exterior is nice, but when you open the door, WOW! Interior is very wonderful and all amenities you may need are available. You will enjoy!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana E.

A Fabulous get away in a beautifully remodeled home!

Jim did a GREAT job remodeling the home - it is deceiving on the outside as it is very spacious on the inside and welcoming! Very relaxing property on the canal and enjoyed kayaking, boarding, boating and seeing interesting marine life. The location could not be beat with so much in walking distance. This was our 2nd stay with Jim as he is very accommodating, helpful and sincere - there were 6 of us and we will all be back - look out Jim :) Thank you again for a memorable vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian G.

Clean home with plenty of space and easy boat access

Glad we found this home for our vacation this May. The home was bright, spacious and clean. Jim was a great host and answered any questions we had right away. Also, if you're looking for a home on a canal to bring your boat, this place is perfect. The Atlantic is only a short drive down the canal. There's even a filet table to clean your fish. Thanks again for the nice accommodations, I would love to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chandra W.

Wonderful Time

We had a wonderful time! Husband, boys (10 & 15), and I enjoyed our time here immensely. The home is lovely and the location is very nice. If you rent a boat, you have very quick access to the ocean. You’re 5 minutes from a grocery store and less than that from Walgreens. Lots of restaurants to choose from on Key Largo and just south on Islamorada. The boys enjoyed snorkeling in the canal where there was a school of parrot fish every day. And also loved using the kayak and paddle board available for use. The homeowner Jim is awesome! We met him on our second day there and he was happy to help with anything we needed. He even hooked up an ice maker so we wouldn’t have to buy ice for the cooler or fishing boat while we were there! I have nothing negative to say about this place and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyrsten H.

Beautiful and spacious!

We have stayed at several rentals down in the keys and this has been our favorite! Great location, beautifully renovated and very roomy! Well stocked too! We will be staying here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel O.

Mostly renovated, very relaxing and enjoyable

Mostly renovated, very relaxing and enjoyable
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Great place!

The house was well maintained. The backyard is very enjoyable and spacious. All the details, even to the amount of towels available and pots and pans, were well thought out! Jim was also amazing to deal with! Would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JUDITH M.

Judy

Had a great time in this beautiful spacious home. Decorated comfortably and nice to be there with family. Enjoyed sitting out back ....plenty of room to spread out.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christin K.

Absolutely gorgeous!!

Very nice home to bring family and friends to if you want a nice and realaxing Vacation. The owners were awesome and very accommodating!! Will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Beautiful house

Beautiful house located in a great area. Very close to John Pennekamp state park and many good restaurants. You can sit under the tiki hut and chill or observe the sea life in the canal right in the backyard.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

About the host

Hosted by jim jeffries

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I have been coming to the Keys for 40yrs
I am a naturalized conch and in love with the island life style
As a licenced and insured captain i offer fishing trips right from the home you are staying in.

Why they chose this property

concrete block construction 3 bedroom 2 bath home on the water with direct ocean access
you can be diving or fishing in 5 minutes from the dock
there are many restaurants with in walking distance of you home Including Doc's Diner voted the best breakfast in the Keys and the tourist favorite "glass bottom bar" The Pilot House for lunch, dinner and dancing to live music
your back yard has a large tiki hut to stay out of the sun and enjoy the tropical breezes blowing off the ocean
you can lounge on the dock to improve your tan
it is the perfect get away Island Life with out leaving the US
come enjoy my piece of paradise
Jim

What makes this property unique

16X20' Tiki Hut
4 person Pedal Boat
Paddle Board
Kayaks
BBQ
fish cleaning station

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