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Bayside: Bayfront villa W/ free onsite boat ramp marina & trailer parking.

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Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Dining
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Islamorada, FL
  • Place, Islamorada Brewery & Distillery
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Keys History & Discovery Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Florida Keys Brewing Co.
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Other (See Description)

1 Double Murphy Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Bayside: Bayfront villa W/ free onsite boat ramp marina & trailer parking.

Bayside is a first floor apartment overlooking the beautiful waters of Florida Bay. Bayside is located on a small resort property nestled in a native hammock directly on Florida Bay. An easy 80 minute drive from Miami International Airport, this property is located in the heart of Islamorada, Bayside is fully air conditioned and there are ceiling fans throughout. The kitchen is modern and equipped with all the necessary appliances. Smoking is prohibited inside the Villa. The property is a nature lovers dream with resident fish, lobster, an octopus and an occasional manatee in the marina, iguanas that sun themselves by the boat basin and pelicans, egrets and osprey that fly in for periodic visits. Our boat basin can accommodate boats up to 26 feet in length and dockage as well as trailer parking is included in the rental.

The property is private and secluded, away from traffic and noise, yet is convenient to many of the best restaurants and attractions in the Keys. A variety of shopping is nearby. Sunsets over the water of Florida Bay are breathtaking. Well behaved pets are welcome, please inquire.

Bayside has a master bedroom with a king size bed and it's en suite bathroom. There is also a second full bathroom. In the living room is a queen size Murphy Bed. The living room and dining area are bright and sunny. The kitchen is fully equipped with oven, range and microwave, dishwasher, icemaker, coffee pot, blender, dishes and pots and pans. A barbecue is provided to grill your fresh catch. The entertainment center has a TV with provided wifi and protected internet.. A clothes washer and dryer are provided. The marina has electric service and water, and has automatic lights at night.

A boat ramp is available for boats up to 20 feet. Trailer parking is included for one boat trailer. Dockage for 1 boat, 26 feet is provided and parking for 2 cars is included, Islamorada Founders Park is just a short drive north to Plantation Key where you will find an olympic size pool, tennis, ball fields, and many other amenities including a dog park.

You're minutes away from the best back country (bonefish, tarpon, permit, snook, redfish), blue water (sailfish, dolphin, wahoo, cobia) and reef fishing (grouper, snapper, yellowtail) in the entire Florida Keys. Fishing off of our jetty in the evening is a lot of fun for the kids. Magnificent snorkeling and scuba diving sites abound in the local area. A wide range of boating activities are available year round since our area of the bay is well protected. Kayaking, paddle boarding, and canoeing along our shoreline is popular. Of course water skiing and knee-boarding are a hit with the kids. Local shopping for clothing, souvenirs, and fishing and boating needs is plentiful. Grocery stores are convenient.

There are several local attractions if you need a day out of the sun . Key West is a 80 minute drive away.

Bayside is a unique place, and the people who visit, both owners and guests, feel very special about the property. The privacy is wonderful, the accommodations are new and clean, the property peaceful, and the access to the fishing is the best in the Keys, indisputably. We hope you will also find it as special as have we, and will add your name to the growing list who return to enjoy the most gorgeous sunsets and the best fishing and diving in the world.
Bayside generally rents for 1 week intervals, from Saturday to Saturday. If Bayside is what you are looking for, please contact us and to reserve the dates. The reservation will be confirmed upon receiving a check for $500.00. The balance of the rental costs including tax (12.5%) are due 8 weeks before arrival.

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About the area

Islamorada

Located in Matecumbe, a neighbourhood in Islamorada, this villa is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Indian Key Historic State Park and Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park, while Keys History & Discovery Center and History of Diving Museum are cultural highlights. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.
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Islamorada, FL

What's nearby

  • Islamorada Brewery & Distillery - 1 min walk - 0.2 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

  • ‪Lorelei Restaurant & Cabana Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Wahoo's Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Islamorada Fish Company - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bayside Gourmet of Islamorada - ‬6 min walk

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 40 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great! Lloyd was a wonderful host!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2026
Thank you Heather. We hope to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindi W.

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

Overall Fantastic Place!

Lloyd's place is outstanding in every way! You can't go wrong staying here, from the location to cleanliness to exceptional service from Lloyd! We have already planned three more trips and look forward to our next trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Beautiful, hideaway on the water

Perfect spot for our family of 4, plus dog. The villa had everything we needed. The location was great and we had so much fun during our stay. Everyone staying there came out for sunset, which we had a perfect view of. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Thank you Karen for your kind review. We put a lot of love in our units and feel fortunate to be able to make them available for weekly rentals.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel A.

"Siten" on the dock of the bay

Beautifully maintained, lovely views
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Thank you very much for your 5 star review. We strive to keep our units very clean and well stocked. The beautiful hammock on which the Villa is located, and being directly on the shore of Florida Bay makes for a delightful vacation spot. We are thrilled that you enjoy our property as much as we do. Thanks again for your kind review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

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

Fantastic week

We had a wonderful stay in Bayside Villa. Perfect location and a perfect host. The property is exactly as advertised. We are looking forward to returning next year!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

Paradise

It really doesn't get any better than this! The property is beautiful, the owners are great, and the location is perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Thank you Jim for the kind review. We are so pleased that you appreciate and enjoy the property as much as we do. It is a special place and location in the Florida Keys. We will look forward to seeing you next year. Lloyd
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick E.

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

Bayside Villa 2022

Overall experience very positive. Property was very clean and furnished with everything that we needed. Loved the sunsets
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2022
Thank you Patrick for your kind review. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and that you are returning for another visit!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce J.

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

Amazing View … Keys Charm

We LOVED our stay here. As advertised, this is a very clean, and charming cottage. The location is peaceful with great waterfront views. Close to everything in Islamorada - We enjoyed watching the sunsets, boats, and wildlife. . Great host with excellent communication! Would definitely stay here again ! :)
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

Boaters paradise

Great unit. Good marina for our boat included. We used an off property ramp - it was easier.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2024
Thank you James for your 5 star review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy L.

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

Two weeks in paradise!

This villa had everything we needed and more! Cozy, clean villa. We began each day exploring the sealife within 100 feet of our door (manatee, octopus, shark, etc). Ended each day with a beautiful sunset! Quiet beautiful spot with excellent restaurants within walking distance. Lovely vacation!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo D.

Our happy place

Have been renting Bayside villa for many years. It is a great spot! Clean with everything you need. It is conveniently located both by car and boat. We love that the boat basin is secure. Looking forward to making more memories in the years to come.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Thank you very much for your kind review. We are very pleased that you enjoyed the experience of the Bayside Villa.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmen K.

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

Slice of Paradise

Take a trip back in time to this oasis of a property. From the quaint drive to the approximate location closest to the dock. Its truly paradise with everything one needs. The inlet marina is incredible and so easy to bring your own boat. The owners provided everything we needed and very comfortable. Coming home after a long day of fishing to the ice cold AC was heaven.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frederick D.

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

Keep Coming Back

This is the first time we have stayed at this particular rental but we have been coming to this small complex for 10 years. Not one bad stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron K.

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

Perfect

Place was perfect. Boat was right outside our door. Accommodations were very nice. All the amenities we could think of were there. Would book again in a minute without hesitation.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar 2021
Thank you Ron. We would love to have you back. We appreciate how clean you left our villa. We are pleased that you were not disappointed. Lloyd and Londa
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin R.

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

Best place in the Keys.

This place is beautiful and very accommodating to our idea/needs of a perfect vacation. The owner went above and beyond from day one of us booking the trip and until the very end. I would give them six stars if I could.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan 2021
We enjoyed having you as guests. You took care of our Villa as if it were your own. It would be our pleasure to see you return as a guest. Thank you for the nice review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trisha F.

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

Much Better Than the Pics!!

The view was fabulous! From the short drive to the back of the property to the patio, dock, & windows of the villa - the views were amazing. A/C was great, perfect size for me and the hubs. Still plenty of room for another couple.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George D.

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

Everything we needed in one spot.

Awesome property
Verified

10/10 Excellent

FP S.

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

7 years in Islamorada

This was our seventh stay in the Bayside Villa in Islamorada. Again, it was perfect. The owners take very good care of the unit. As every year, it is sad to go back from living on island time.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Thank you Franz for your review. We are pleased that you love our place the way we do and we always look forward to your visit with us. We wish your family safe travels.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

Cozy getaway perfect for two.

Cozy getaway, perfect for two. Nice boat basin easy access to Gulf. We enjoyed our visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Apr 2020
Thank you John. Your kind review is very much appreciated. Hope to see you again next year.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

KEYS KOTTAGE - JUNE 2019

Keys Kottage is a quaint, clean, comfortable and conveniently situated 2BR/2BA bungalow. Excellent accomodation for a small family and/or anglers appreciating practicality and simplicity; and, that "Vintage FL Keys" vibe. Boat ramp and basin are a major plus.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Randall R.

Bayside at Islamorada

What a wonderful time we had. Weather was perfect and sunsets were from a travel guide. This was our forth stay at Bayside and the upgrades were really nice, especially the bathrooms. The Murphy bed came in handy as I am a noisy sleeper and my wife would go to bed with me but end up in it to get a good nights sleep. The location of Bayside is excellent. Shopping and restaurants are all within walking distance. When we first stayed in the unit, about ten years ago, it had vertical blinds on the slider allowing a panoramic view of the bay when they were open. The new horizontal blinds can only open half way which eliminates our favorite part of Bayside, the view. One thing that surprised us was that three of the dimmer switches were missing the plastic toggle which left bare metal protruding into the rooms. This detracted from the overall excellence of the unit. In regards to the dimmer, it appears nondimmable light bulbs were used which affects the functionality of dimmers. Overall, we had a wonderful stay. We would like to thank the owners for their prompt response to questions we had. The bottle of wine was a very nice and appreciated welcome to Bayside.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Thank you for the review. Thank you for pointing out the deficiencies. We shall have them taken care of before your return. Glad you had a wonderful time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Key cottage villa

Everything was great as usual.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Thank you very much for your 5 star review. We love sharing our Bayside Villa with guests. We do all that we can to meet our guests needs and keep the Villa up to date, and look forward to your visit again next year.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ed M.

Another great vacation

Wonderful spot in a small compound, right on the bay with boat dock space outside your door. Nicely updated unit with plenty of room and patio space too.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S.

Paradise

Location location location! We loved being right at our boat. From the marina bay we saw tons of fish and even manatee. Lots of restaurants nearby. Very comfortable bed and shower. ALL of the neighbors were friendly and helpful making for a perfect week.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Thank you Laurie for the nice review. We owners work to provide our guests with the ambience and comfort they deserve.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stephen d.

Sunset serenity

Very pleasant stay at Bayside. Fantastic vistas especially at sunset. The Unit is well stocked with all you need
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019
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