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Waterfront Sunset View Aqua Villa Dolphin @ Mangrove Marina Resort

Waterfront houseboat in Tavernier with an outdoor pool

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Exterior
Room
Private kitchen
Bathroom
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 555.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Tavernier, FL
  • Place, Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Florida Keys Dive Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Harry Harris Park
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

2 Twins i the loft

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Queen Serta Sofa Sleeper

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront Sunset View Aqua Villa Dolphin @ Mangrove Marina Resort

The Dolphin houseboat has 1 Queen bed, 1 Queen sofa sleeper and 2 Twin beds in the loft. Each houseboat has flat-screen TVs with cable and complimentary WiFi. The kitchen features a refrigerator, stove-top, microwave, coffee maker, toaster and well-equipped kitchens. The sliding glass doors lead to back patio with an upper deck overlooking wonderful water views, The sliding glass doors lead to a back patio overlooking wonderful water views, with a half upper deck for gorgeous sunsets. located between Key Largo and Islamorada in Tavernier at Mile Marker 91.7 on the Bayside, in a protected tranquil oasis cove of Community Harbor, in the beautiful Florida Keys.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Tavernier

Located in Tavernier, this houseboat is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park, while Old Road Gallery and History of Diving Museum are cultural highlights. Jacob's Aquatic Center and MarineLab Undersea Laboratory are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Tavernier, FL

What's nearby

  • Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Florida Keys Dive Center - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Harry Harris Park - 7 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Laura Quinn Wild Bird Sanctuary - 7 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Baker's Cay Resort Beach - 18 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

  • Miami International Airport (MIA) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Harriette's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dillon's Pub & Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Waterfront Sunset View Aqua Villa Dolphin @ Mangrove Marina Resort have a pool?

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

Is Waterfront Sunset View Aqua Villa Dolphin @ Mangrove Marina Resort pet-friendly?

Yes, this houseboat allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Sunset View Aqua Villa Dolphin @ Mangrove Marina Resort?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Sunset View Aqua Villa Dolphin @ Mangrove Marina Resort?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Sunset View Aqua Villa Dolphin @ Mangrove Marina Resort located?

Situated on the waterfront, this houseboat is within a 15-minute walk of Mangrove Marina and Mariners Hospital. Florida Keys Dive Center and Harry Harris Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nancy Q.

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

Relaxing and practical. Great views of the sunrise and sunset. Staff were pleasant and helpful.

We had a wonderful time and plan to visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Todd M.

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

Great time had!

Great time iPad.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Rebecca B.

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

Great Getaway

The houseboat was wonderful and communication with the property manager was great. VRBO accurately described the property. We had a great time and would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

mark & melanie k.

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

Houseboat Experience

Nice place to relax on vacation. Nice friendly Working Boat Marina .. A few hangers and a K-Cup coffee maker would be a plus plus.. Overall this spot is Solid!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie H.

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

Perfect little house boat!

If you’re looking for a unique place to stay in the keys then don’t hesitate to book The Dolphin. It’s clean, has all the essentials and is close to some great snorkeling, diving, kayaking, fishing and restaurants! We loved spending time on the top deck of the house boat and even had a manatee visit us one afternoon! We look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrey W.

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

Amazing views!

The houseboats are so much to stay in. Our grandchildren loved the roof top decks, and the lofts. They are extremely clean and comfortable. We’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ruth A., Miami

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

Great time

Property very clean. Met Mike and he’s a great guy. Easy late check in and easy check out. Property 100% just like the listing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

kristina k.

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

A very enjoyable experience

We absolutely loved and enjoyed our stay on the Dolphin houseboat. It was clean and comfortable. The property manager was easy going and helpful. My 7 year old granddaughter enjoyed watching the fish, birds, and sharks off the back deck of the boat. We had to leave to go home and she kept asking us why we can’t go back for another night!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Arlene J.

Liked: Communication, location

Weather and traffic was terrible

Same as above
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather C., Huntsville, AL

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

Perfect Floating House

Have you ever wanted to stay on a floating house? This is the perfect opportunity to try it! This little house had everything that my husband and I needed to enjoy our day trips to the other Keys. We did enjoy sitting on the patios in the early mornings to enjoy the wonderful views. During the day, we went exploring to the other Keys for breakfast, shopping, stopped off at Bahia Honda Park for beach time and late lunches. In the evenings, the bar in the Marina was hopping with a fire pit and music. They did turn off the music around 11. I do recommend having Dramamine on hand incase the winds pick up and it is rough. This only happened for a few hours one night, but I wish I had something to help me. I highly recommend this for two adults and maybe smaller kids that could use the loft. If we go back to the Keys for vacation, we will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janie Y.

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

Quick stop in the Keys

Wanted to try something different so decided to stay in the houseboat this past weekend. Was fun and different and located close to so many great restaurants and things to do in Islamorada. The Marina has a great outside bar and food truck and a nice pool. Overall a terrific weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim V.

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

Treat ya like family.

Lourdes was a gem to work with! The moment we walked in she made us feel right at home, so do the people that stay on the boat full time. We saw about 5 manatees right in front of our boat, and about 4 nurse sharks. Absolutely amazing! The price was very reasonable. Nothing fancy. We did pull the mattresses off the loft to make the couch more comfortable. The dolphin is a good fit for 4, I wouldn't exceed that. The only kicker is you can't blow dry your hair in the boat cause it will trip the panel but we made out well otherwise just know that going in. We enjoyed our stay as we island hopped daily and this was our central location.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

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

Fun place

Fun spot to stay for a few nights. Actually a little bit bigger inside than it looks in the pictures. Kids loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellee M.

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

Great Experience

We enjoyed staying on a houseboat. Views for the Dolphin were beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kathryn D., Rochester Hills

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

Beautiful location and wonderful staff.

The Dolphin sits on the end corner of a pier. We had a view of boats coming and going A great view of several house boats parked across the bay. It was so relaxing. It was quiet, a slow time so not many other renters around us. And Key Largo and Tavernier were not congested The sunset was beautiful from the upper deck and the lower deck provided shade in the heat of the day. It was picturesque all day but especially as the moon was a beautiful backdrop of the boats in the marina. We spotted what looked like a white bottle cap and at closer inspection it was a tiny jelly fish. We also saw anemones that look like cauliflower from the lower deck. We checked out a few local restaurants hidden off the main road. We will debate be back to explore more of the keys.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ethan M.

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

Very Nice

Nice location and the staff was very helpful. We really enjoyed the sunsets from the upper deck.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon Y.

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

Wonderful stay

Very nice place, exactly as described.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason v.

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

3-Day Weekend

Fun place to stay, great views and great home base for a 3-day weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe A.

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

Awesome Stay!

My wife and I started our honeymoon off staying in the Dolphin. It is a great place!! We loved every bit of it. The marina also has a tiki bar and food truck that has amazing food. We will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

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

Honeymoon Stay

My son and his bride stayed for their honeymoon. They said the view was spectacular! Sitting in the chairs at night looking at the stars. The glass bottom was awesome, always fish to see. Check in was a breeze. When they checked out they were told the get a discount to come again. My son said they will be planning to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Delightful boat house

Am adorable property, beautiful and serene.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mimi O.

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

Lovely Stay

Everything was absolutely as described. The service, grounds and experience was wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip V.

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

A nice stay in a beautiful location

Spent a week on the boat and enjoyed our time. The view from the lower and upper deck was wonderful. Saw dolphin swim by one AM with coffee. Property clean. Bathroom adequate. Waves were worse first nite and wife felt seasick but rest of week was calm. Being at end of peer have more wide open feeling with better views. Much to do in area with good restaurants within 10-15 min drive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Dr. Martin S.

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

Thanks a lot

Nice stay in the keys
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Deirdre O.

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

Perfection. Will be back!

We enjoyed our 4 nights and were sad to leave. Wish the bar was back up and running, then there'd be no reason to leave the marina.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Aqua Villas at Mangrove Marina Resort

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• Check-in time starts 3 PM
• Check-in time ends at 5 PM
• Late Check-in is available, please call the office for after hour check-in instructions
• Minimum check-in age is 21
• Check-out time is 11 AM
• Pets are not allowed on this Aqua Villa
• Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
• Boats and trailers have an additional charge and Must be requested at time of booking to verify if there is space available at the marina.

Why they chose this property

"Welcome Aboard" as we say here at Mangrove Marina! Situated on the waterfront, we are only 60 miles from Miami, 8 miles from Key Largo and John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, 10 miles from Islamorada, the “Fishing Capitol of the US” and the Theater of the Sea Marine Mammal Park and scenic drive south on Overseas Hwy, 90 miles to Key West visiting the southernmost point of the US and the famous Duval Street and all of the activities.

What makes this property unique

Mangrove Marina Resort has full marina services including a heated pool, bath house with showers, toilets and laundry machines, a boat ramp, fuel dock, wet slips and trailer storage. Fin and Juice bar & lounge is on property serving festive drinks while looking out over the bay. There is complimentary WiFi in public areas and parking are also provided.

Getting around:
Public transportation is limited. Uber and cabs available. If you are looking to explore, renting a vehicle or boat is recommended.

Languages:

English
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