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Charming Bayfront Cottage in Heart of Islamorada with Heated Pool, Deep Dockage, Kayaks & More

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

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

Charming Bayfront Cottage in Heart of Islamorada with Heated Pool, Deep Dockage, Kayaks & More

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The Bay View Cottage is a charming two-bedroom, one-bath cottage tucked beneath the shade of mature trees along the bayfront at Mermaid's Bay Boutique Estateβ€”a private 3.5-acre waterfront retreat in the heart of downtown Islamorada. With peaceful views of the Florida Bay and a shaded front porch that stays cool throughout the day, this cozy cottage offers a quiet island escape while keeping you close to Islamorada's best dining, shopping, and recreation.

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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€’ Shaded front porch with comfortable seating and water views
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€’ Open-concept living and dining area with bay views
β€’ Thoughtfully stocked kitchen with full-size appliances
β€’ French doors fill the space with soft, natural light

In-Home Amenities
β€’ Washer and 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. Please note that this is a shared property.

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. 1 hot tub is available. The cottage offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine and patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Islamorada Brewery & Distillery and 11 minutes on foot from History of Diving Museum
As a guest of Charming Bayfront Cottage in Heart of Islamorada with Heated Pool, Deep Dockage, Kayaks & More, 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

  • On the beach

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
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • 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

Work spaces

  • Desk

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 ocean
  • On the waterfront

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 and check-out are 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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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.

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Charming Bayfront Cottage in Heart of Islamorada with Heated Pool, Deep Dockage, Kayaks & More Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Bryan A.

Great time at the Bay View

My wife and I just love staying at the Bay View Cottage. We consider it our "home away from home"! We have stayed at the Bay View a few times and it is just an ideal place for my wife and I to escape the Midwestern cold! Jocelyn does a great job of making sure we are comfortable during our stay. I highly recommend the Bay View Cottage! Thank you Jocelyn!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ruth L.

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

Wonderful Vacation

This is a beautiful property with great amenities. We look forward to staying again next year!
Stayed 20 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is amazing! The location is perfect for a fishing vacation. Jocelyn is incredibly welcoming and always available for any questions you may have. We will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

david B.

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

Beautiful property

Great for boating, fishing, swimming and eatingPrime spot on Islamorada
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shelly H.

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

Great family vacation!

We had a wonderful time! Would definitely book this property again! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

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

Excellent Property

We had 2 adults and 3 young kids. The property had plenty of room, was clean and in a great location. I would definitely stay at this location again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Eric D.

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

Amazing

Mermaid Bay is an incredible property. We loved everything about our stay and especially how welcoming Tony (and others) were. We are already planning our next visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Brad H.

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

Christmas vacation

We had a wonderful time! Everything was perfect! Great location and the property was very well maintained. Beautiful views of the bay. Our cottage was very clean and we had everything we needed to cook, do laundry, etc. Would love to return in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Gerry M.

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

Very relaxing

Peaceful location and Tony is very responsive.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Tom W.

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

Just what we hoped

Clean, great property
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

andy m.

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

Great Place!!!!!!!!

Had a wonderful time.Tony and his wife were great! The place was really nice and accommodating. I will be back!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

billy m.

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

awesome

This property was perfect if you want to take a boat and fish you were close to everything restaurants in Marina’s
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

Pleasant January Escape

Very positive experience. Nice, older cottage, but updated, comfortable, clean and well appointed. Water access and amenities were great. Close to stores, shopping and dining--walkable if willing to tolerate noise of highway. Other units were not occupied when we were there, so very quiet and private.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle J.

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

Great place

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The property was secluded and we appreciated all that it had to offer. We swam in the pool, had a campfire, played in the ocean, and fished right off the dock. The house was cozy, had everything we needed, and the beds were comfortable. Tony and April responded very quickly when we contacted them and were extremely friendly. We are looking forward to returning in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Carrie P.

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

Great private location close to all the fun stuff

This is a cute cottage tucked away on gorgeous grounds. Close to the pool and an amazing view of the sunset. We had some windy days and the pool, which has a gorgeous view of the water, was protected and warm. Tony was responsive and helpful. He provided everything from beach towels to fire wood to have a waterfront fire.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Amber G.

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

This place is a Gem

Better than the listing. I hope we can come back. Quite. Classy, laid back. Very cool and comfortable. Perfect! We brought jet skiis and were able to launch them and park in the marina. Doesn’t get much better than that. Tony was down cleaning the pool every morning. The place is well cared for.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Trisha c.

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

Best vacation ever

It was an amazing property with gorgeous secluded beach front. We were able to use their boat launch and dock for ultra convenient fishing. The pool/ hot tub was incredible maintained daily and even the beautiful sand roads groomed. The owner was beyond kind and responsive. And this property was walking distance to restaurants like pizza and 5 minute drive to nicer restaurants. It was sparkling clean to the point I thought the oven had never been used. You can relax watching a sunset with your private fire (wood provided) or enjoy the canopy of beautiful trees and blooming hedges. We are planning on being back soon and we are from Washington State so not near for us. You will love it!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Bob W.

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

The Perfect Hideout!!

It’s even BETTER than advertised! We feel So Fortunate to have found Tony’s Place! It is Spotless, Very Private, Peaceful, Plenty of room to move around without running over somebody, On the Water, close to EVERYTHING, Foliage is Beautiful, Heated Pool, Spa and Waterfalls ( especially at night with the Lights) is to Die for. The Cottages and House have been Beautifully Restored and just Complete the Whole WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE of staying there!! And I’m not done, yet! Then there’s TONY! He’s the MAN!! He gets all the CREDIT for doing what it takes to get this Whole Operation up and running! He is EXTREMELY EASY to work with and he will ENSURE YOU that your stay will be what YOU WANT! One last thing. The Keys, the Highway with ALL the traffic, can be a Very Busy place, but, when you Open, Drive thru and the Gate close’s, its all left behind and You’re HOME!! I hope you can GO and ENJOY THE EXPERIENCE! We’ll SEA you there next January and February πŸ–πŸ¬πŸŒΊπŸ‘πŸΉπŸ˜Žβ€ΌοΈ
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Connie B.

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

How cute is this? * Perfect Abode for our 10 days *

We rented this entire property out for 10 days over 4th of July 2021. - What a great place - property was recently new to the vacation home market. They offer it as a 3 +/- acre property with 3 separate homes - all comfortable and complete with fabulous amenities . This Lime Green home has 2 separate private screened porches and 2 bedrooms with spacious common areas. The home was immaculate on arrival and smelled fresh upon entering every time during our entire visit. The pool is a resort style pool that is shared with all 3 rental houses - but has plenty of room for everyone, without feeling crowded. You can rent the homes together for a family reunion as we did, or you can occupy only one home for your stay. Plenty of space to spread out on the well maintained grounds and have privacy when needed. We brought our 23' pontoon boat with us and the dock space offered was perfect for our needs. This is a family run property and I will say they know how to make a guest feel welcome and very special. Communication was quick, and Tony was extremely accommodating for our needs. He went above and beyond to please us all. It was a fabulous vacation for the 15 of us - we made some great memories! We will definitely be back.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021