On waterfront.Stay at this Tavernier houseboat and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Mariners Hospital and 2 miles (3 km) of Florida Keys Dive Center. Also, Harry Harris Park is within 3 miles (5 km) and Old Road Gallery is within 6 miles (10 km).
Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Florida Keys Dive Center - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Laura Quinn Wild Bird Sanctuary - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
Harry Harris Park - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
Baker's Cay Resort Beach - 12 min drive - 10.1 km
Getting around
Miami Intl. Airport (MIA) - 81 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 12 min walk
Hog Heaven - 10 min drive
Blond Giraffe Key Lime Pie Factory - 12 min walk
Dillon's Pub & Grill - 13 min walk
Snappers Oceanfront Restaurant & Bar - 5 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire house boat to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Aqua Lodge Houseboat "Tarpon"
This Aqua Lodge has a master bedroom with a queen-sized bed, equipped with TV and Air Conditioning unit. The cathedral ceilings offer a loft with two twin beds. There is also a queen-sized sleeper sofa in the living room couch. There is a second air conditioner and TV in the living room. The boat has a full bathroom with stand-up shower and full kitchen with 4-burner stove. The boat comes stocked with towels for 4 guests and have limited cooking utensils for your convenience.
Property manager
Aqua Villas at Mangrove Marina Resort
Languages
English
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Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
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
Onsite 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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Property is also known as
Aqua "tarpon" Tavernier
Aqua Lodge Houseboat "Tarpon" Houseboat
Aqua Lodge Houseboat "Tarpon" Tavernier
Aqua Lodge Houseboat "Tarpon" Houseboat Tavernier
Aqua Lodge Houseboat "Tarpon" Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 19 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
mandi p., Windermere, FL
3 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday weekend
This place is beyond amazing. Small but perfectly formed. So cute inside, spotlessly clean, absolutely would 100% recommend.
mandi p.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mike W C.
30 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great trip
Convenient location to activities in upper keys. Small kids enjoyed the loft. Fun adventure to stay in the boat for a weekend.
Mike W C.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
James & Patty W.
29 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Best lil spot in the Keys!!!
We had the time of our Life @ Mangrove Marina. We stayed in the TARPON. Huge space for 2 people, super clean, and everything you need!!! We enjoyed the quiet pool area, and had a few cold ones at the Tiki Bar, with José and his adorable son. We didn't want to leave when our time was done, but we'll definitely be back!!!
James & Patty W.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Daniel V.
29 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Unique and very enjoyable experience!
It was just two of us for 5 days but it would still be comfortable with a couple more people.
Easy to check in and out and work with the staff. We never needed anything. They gave great recommendations on food in the area. The location is excellent, easy parking and close to but not too close to the main road. The Tarpon boat is close to others but we still felt we had enough privacy. The boat does rock a little with wind and waves, so if you are sensitive to that something to be aware of. I'm relatively sensitive but it wasn't enough to bother me, in fact it added to the experience. It was very clean. For some reason, every shop in the keys uses that purple fabuloso cleaner. It was VERY strong on the boat. Even after venting with the windows and doors open for awhile it was overpowering. If we come back, we might request a different cleaner is used prior to our check in.
After a day out exploring the keys, it was great to sit on the balcony, have a couple drinks and watch the sunset. Highly recommend this place.
Daniel V.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
digger a.
17 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Two adults stayed and it was comfortable. The location is great, beautiful deck to have coffee in the morning or watch the sunset. About a 2hr drive to key west. Very unique place to stay!!
digger a.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth L.
6 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
So much fun
Really a fun little place to stay. Convenient to grocery store and CVS and lots of restaurants. Pool was warm and clean. The decor of the Tarpon was very nice. We had a great time.
This was a really fun place to stay!
Very chill pace
People were all super friendly
Kelli W.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Richard F.
1 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful houseboat
Our family had a wonderful time staying on this houseboat. Nice marina with adequate amenities (pool, bar, food truck, music at night, outdoor showers, etc). Staff was very friendly. Mike was awesome!
The marina is pretty quiet.
Best part of the houseboat was the outside decks on the back…one on main level and then another on the roof. Deck was facing west so we had a great sunset view.
We would definitely stay here again.
Richard F.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
gina p.
27 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Authentic Marina
So fun to sleep right on the water knowing all that marine life is just under you.
Thanks for a great stay!
gina p.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
anna p.
15 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Host was great. The original boat we were to stay in had a couple issues, and our host arranged another exact boat prior to us arriving and allowed us to choose which boat we would prefer. Absolutely beautiful views, especially sunset from the rooftop deck.
The staff, location, and property are all just amazing. We will definitely be staying here again the next time we come back.
Nick M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Justin C.
18 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Quick float
Really nice and cozy - awesome decks for chilling and watching the sunrise/sunset. Only disappointment was not being able to fish off the back of the boat, but that's a harbor rule, not the boat. Great stay.
Justin C.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
8/10 Good
Matt J.
4 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place to stay.
A cool place to stay. facilities were good. Negatives were the bedding was a little course for my liking and the A/C was noisy.
Matt J.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Michael F.
24 Mar 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Wow!
What an incredible houseboat! Great location! So fun for our kids. Super Clean and in great condition.
Michael F.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Chelsea V.
18 Mar 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice stay
Our stay at AquaLodge was short but very nice. We only got to spend two nights and one full day there but spent the majority of our day at the pool which was very nice. Relaxing on the back porch of the boat to watch the sunset was beautiful and we got to see jellyfish and other small marine life. There was a leak from one of the air conditioners but Robert listened to what we had to say and we showed him what was going on and he addressed it right away. I would definitely go again!