Keys Villa - Secluded tropical paradise located on the water!
Private, secluded villa faces Florida Bay in view of the fabulous Everglades. Located in a lush tropical hammock in a quiet residential area (rare), the villa is approx. 50 feet from the water. The property contains a wading beach and a free marina with night lights, power and water.
Free onsite boat ramp, marina, and trailer parking.
The villa itself comes with a fully-equipped kitchen, washer and dryer, linens, queen and king beds, Cable TV, VCR, and a Florida room for dining. Windows in the living room and bedroom cover two thirds of the wall giving the feeling of the outdoors being in during the day and easy open/close window coverings provide privacy at night. This is a small house, near the water, no high-rise, no canal, and no density of people problem. This is a laid-back atmosphere for those who desire it.
Located on Upper Matecumbe Key, the "downtown" area of Islamorada, the property is quiet and hidden. Boats up to 25' are secure in our protected marina. Most trailers are able to launch from the property but a few extra-wide may have to use nearby launching places. There is trailer parking on the property as well as two parking places per unit. There are seven units on the property.
Free use of the village park(tennis, pickle ball, beach, pool, and dog park) is provided to guests. There are three state parks in the Islamorada area and the owner will provide passes. You are within walking distance to the best restaurants, shopping, and attractions. Free electric "taxis" are able to take you anywhere in town. Grocery, fishing and boating supplies are conveniently close.
Islamorada proudly calls itself the 'Fishing Capital of the World' and fishermen love us! Located close to the best backcountry fishing on the edge of the Everglades, we are also able to easily access reef and blue water fishing. Our immediate bay provides fun catching tarpon and easy fishing on our seawall at night is a guest favorite. Owner has names of boat rental places and guides for all types of fishing and snorkeling. Next door to us is Back Country Cowboy. They rent kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, as well as bicycles. our bay is the perfect, protected area for all water activities. Oceanside, we have some of the best snorkeling and scuba areas in the Keys!
There's never a dull moment at our marina. We have an Osprey nest nearby. If you clean fish, you'll have lots of bird friends. Other visitors are manatees, octopi, and nurse sharks. This property is treasured by guests and owners alike. The privacy is wonderful, the property peaceful, and the villas kept clean and updated. Most of our guests come year after year. Some have met friends one year and make the same dates together the next year. The size of the property is perfect- not too big, just right.
Three or four years ago, Fox News had a "US Best Sunsets" contest. Someone submitted one of our guest's pictures and we recognized it! "Our sunset" won over thousands submitted. Come and enjoy the best The Keys has to offer. Best location, best property, best fishing, and the best sunsets.
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Islamorada
Located in Matecumbe, a neighbourhood in Islamorada, this holiday home is near a water park and on the waterfront. Hurricane Monument and Indian Key Historic State Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park and San Pedro Underwater Archaeological Preserve State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Islamorada Brewery & Distillery - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Keys History & Discovery Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
History of Diving Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Florida Keys Brewing Co. - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
MoradaWay Arts & Cultural District - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Getting around
Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 39 min drive
Restaurants
Wahoo's Bar & Grill - 2 min drive
Lorelei Restaurant & Cabana Bar - 10 min walk
Wendy's - 6 min walk
Bayside Gourmet of Islamorada - 6 min walk
Islamorada Fish Company - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Keys Villa - Secluded tropical paradise located on the water! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Keys Villa - Secluded tropical paradise located on the water!?
As of 27 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Keys Villa - Secluded tropical paradise located on the water! on 11 Apr 2026 start from AU$432, 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.
How much is parking at Keys Villa - Secluded tropical paradise located on the water!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Keys Villa - Secluded tropical paradise located on the water!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Keys Villa - Secluded tropical paradise located on the water!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Keys Villa - Secluded tropical paradise located on the water! located?
Located in Matecumbe, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Islamorada Brewery & Distillery, Keys History & Discovery Center and History of Diving Museum. Matecumbe United Methodist Church and Florida Keys Brewing Co. are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great location and accommodations, only issues we had were wife would have liked a full length mirror and a vanity in the bathroom.
Mike R.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Kirsten S.
31 Aug 2017
Wonderful family vacation!
We had an incredible week at Mitchell's Keys Villa. Stayed with our two sons (12 & 14) and enjoyed fishing, snorkeling and chilling out at this oasis in Islamorada. Thanks to Bob & Phyllis for an exceptionally clean and comfortable place to stay. We will be back!
Kirsten S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Always fun to host people who know how to have a good time. We are there for our guests in anyway we can help make their vacation. And we love having so many folks return year after year. Bob and Phyllis
The location was perfect, we had our pick of many good restaurants and stores. The cottage was very clean and comfortable for the four of us. Very convenient having a ramp, dock for our boat and place to park our trailer. The resort is very quiet and peaceful with amazing sunsets 🌅. The owner Phyllis was very accommodating, we will certainly like to come back in the future. Thank you Phyllis for sharing your beautiful cottage with us. Bandos family
John B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Eric D.
14 Apr 2010
The Mitchell’s Villa is a...
The Mitchell’s Villa is a wonderful place to stay! It has everything you need to be comfortable and relaxed for a few days or a few weeks. Nestled back from the dock area, it offers the perfect amount of privacy with a view. The surrounding grounds are full of interesting native plants and local wildlife. The private marina is equipped with tables and chairs, offers aquarium-like attractions, and faces west for some incredible sunsets...it's very difficult not to gather here each evening.For anglers with boats, the marina offers excellent protection from wind and other boat traffic. There is plenty of space for dockage, several fresh water hoses, electrical outlets, and a fish cleaning table. The Atlantic is just minutes away, the back-country is even closer, and World Wide Sportsman is just down the street. The water is beautiful and the snorkeling fantastic. Yes, this is fishing/boating heaven!The Mitchell's are gracious hosts and excellent ambassadors for Islamorada. If you want to become immersed in the Keys lifestyle, this is the place to stay!
Eric D.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Eric and Gwen are exactly why we get so much joy renting our little piece of paradise in Islamorada. They come to enjoy the many aspects of the Keys that we love so much. We are just two properties away, and delight in passing along any tips that we have learned in our 25+ years in the Keys. We hope they will be back many times as most of our guest are
Bob and Phyllis
We were more than pleased with our stay! The property is beautiful and our cottage was comfortable, beautiful and ideal for us. Location wise, everything you could need is right there like fabulous eats, Publix, tackle shops, World Wide Sportsman (also easily accessed by boat) as well as some museums and attractions. Our cottage was bigger than it looked and beautifully bright with the practically wrap around windows looking into the gardens. The sunsets were beautiful and the marina well protected from the wind with direct access to channels that go everywhere. The property guests were quiet and some were repeats! Our host was super and we would highly recommend this property boater or not! There's an equipment rental company at the top of the driveway for paddle boards etc.
Just a mention: Safe Harbor Angler Marina is just down the channel and is a good place to launch and take your boat out, just call ahead of time and check times and rates, they reserve times for captains only. Smaller boats with low t-top (no towers) will fit the driveway, ramp and tree coverage at the property. Safe Harbor is about a 4 minute drive by boat or vehicle.
Beautiful 'compound'! All the conveniences, right on the bay, beautiful views. Very reasonable!
I have visited once in recent years...of all my trips to the Keys, this property is the best!! Perfect for our little family...the two of us & our dog. We will be back!
Great place to stay, clean, convenient, quiet and relaxing
Robert C.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Victoria M.
21 Nov 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
so lovely
The property is so nice and large enough for two adults and two small dogs. we loved it but unfortunately had to leave because of a serious illness in our family. I was a bit surprised that I never heard anything when I called to announce our early departure however.
The keys villa had everything we needed. The property itself is beautiful and very conveniently located to everything in islamorada. The on-site marina was nice and the islamorada sand bar is about a 15 min boat ride away. If you want a tropical setting (palm trees, lush tropical vegetation) then this is the property for you. We will be back!
We had a delightful stay and everything was advertised. We had fun figuring out how to open the Murphy queen bed and it was comfortable for our girls. The big windows give the house a feeling of more space. Recommend the paddle board/kayak rental at Backcountry at the front end of the driveway. Sunsets are gorgeous!
We just returned from a week at Key Villa, and it was heaven on earth. We wouldn’t change a thing! Will definitely recommend to anyone we know headed to Islamorada. Spotless, updated, and the location and view are perfect! Thank you for sharing your slice of heaven with us, and for the fresh fruit you brought us! Hope to return next year!
Very nice property, convenient to everything with wonderful sunsets. Host extremely knowledgeable about Keys and willing to share her own beautiful garden and clippings with guests. Would love to come back when an opening becomes available!
We so enjoyed our two week stay at this lovely one bedroom one bath freestanding home with delightful fenced in patio with a peakaboo view of the bay. This wonderful Ranch home is also surrounded by lots of mature landscaping lending to the privacy and the overall beauty of the area. Close to a lot of activities, restaurants and shopping. Lots of outdoor activities nearby that we enjoyed such as kayaking, biking, scuba diving, golfing and walking our dog. Property owner was very responsive and pleasant. We even got a wonderful tour of her nearby home’s extensive gardens along with cuttings from numerous lovely plants. Getting to know the other guests staying in the same area was pleasure as well, our dog ended up with a girlfriend doggie😊. By the end of our stay we felt like we were leaving our winter home getaway. We sure hope we can get a chance to stay there again next winter. Thanks Phyllis!
We enjoyed our stay tremendously. There was plenty of room for our pets and our boat! I know Tanner (our Golden Retriever) loved the ocean view; we did too!
The property owners are great, super nice and available for anything you may need. Lots of privacy and such a cool spot with everything you need in walking distance.
Location of this property is fantastic and central to everything and very close to the water. Place is clean and perfect for a couple. Only thing that needs work is the shower which is scalding, then cold, then scalding. Mrs. Mitchell is a sweetheart and made us wonderful fish dip and gave us a tour of her beautiful garden. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a quiet place to stay.
We had such a lovely stay! It was all that we needed! Phyllis was so lovely! She brought us over delicious smoked fish dip and also gave us a tour of her garden and gave us clippings to take home! Everyone who stayed around us was so friendly. The place was pet friendly which is big for us bringing our two dogs. The sunsets every night were to die for. It was perfect for our boat to be able to keep it in the water the entire stay and it was protected. Hope to be back soon! We came from Pennsylvania!
Kristen and Andrew
My wife and I had a wonderful time at Mitchell’s lodge. The location is perfect and the other guest were very friendly. The best part was the owner Phyllis. She brought over some delicious salmon dip with crackers and invited us to her beautiful garden to explore. She even gave us a few cuttings of her plants in which I just planted in our garden at home. We will definitely be back!
Tom & Genna Martin
Tom M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2020
Lovely people. A pleasure to meet and have as a guests. Love to share my garden which is only two properties away. I can pick you up in the golf cart if it’s too far.
About the host
Hosted by Bob Mitchell
We are Bob and Phyllis Mitchell and have loved the Keys since we moved to Florida in the late 60's. I was an airline pilot for 25 years and at the same time worked as the Marketing Manager for Florida Sportsman Magazine. I am now retired. Phyllis is a retired teacher and professor who now works as a volunteer to a long list of organizations from the local parks to looking out for abandoned or abused children in the Keys. We both are very community involved and are on many Village committees. We love fishing, especially when our grandchildren are visiting. We did many years of offshore fishing and after that many years of backcountry but are now slowing down on that. Our big love is plants and gardening and we love to keep the Villa property native and beautiful as well as our nearby house on an acre. We will be thrilled to give you a tour of the local plants and what we have done with the Villa property and ours.
Why they chose this property
We have loved the Keys since we moved to Florida in the late 60's. Within a few years we discovered the most delightful Keys hideout in Islamorada that is now the Keys Villa we own and rent. At the time it was a small non-typical motel with just a few units. The Villa is a small house on the property, comfortable for four people, and is free standing on an acre property with a free protected Marina. We keep it clean, constantly up-dated and remodeled, and very comfortable for our guests. The small town laid back atmosphere was very attractive but it took us until 1984 for this villa to come up for sale. There are three other rental accomodations, owned by friends, on the property so it is very quiet. We love it so much that we bought the property two doors north where we now live. We are nearby for your needs but not there unless you need us.
What makes this property unique
The property is so quiet with so few guests that folks naturally socialize. Nightly visits to the bay for the sunset, drinks and snacks become a norm. Maybe half the guests to the property are return people for years. A big hit is the occasional visits by an octopus which darts around changing colors as she passes over the bottom. Years ago one was feeding on the shrimp in my bait bag and when the bag was taken away from her she started putting her tenacles up on the dock looking for more. Soft heart, I fed her a few.
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