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Aqua Lodge Houseboat "Tarpon"

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Interior
Exterior
Property grounds
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor pool, a heated pool

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire house boat

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Tavernier, FL
  • Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center
    8 min walk
  • Mariners Hospital
    10 min walk
  • Florida Keys Dive Center
    3 min drive
  • Ocean Reef Club, FL (OCA)
    44 min drive

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About the area

Tavernier

With a stay at this houseboat in Tavernier, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Jimmy Johnson's Big Chill and Mariners Hospital. .This houseboat is 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Florida Keys Dive Center.

What's nearby

  • 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 - ‬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.
There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a shower.Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a sofa bed.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Aqua Villas at Mangrove Marina Resort

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Fence around the pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • 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

Pets not 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

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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 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

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool is really small. Not much to do in the area. You need a boat or other plans. It’s close to restaurants and other attractions:) Marina is very nice and clean also very quiet and night.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

mandi p., Windermere, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday weekend
This place is beyond amazing. Small but perfectly formed. So cute inside, spotlessly clean, absolutely would 100% recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike W C.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

James & Patty W.

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!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel V.

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

digger a.

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!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

john

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you Mike! We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Amazing time!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelli W., mass

Liked: Cleanliness
Aqua lodge
This was a really fun place to stay! Very chill pace People were all super friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard F.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

gina p.

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!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

anna p.

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time, will definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
The staff, location, and property are all just amazing. We will definitely be staying here again the next time we come back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin C.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Matt J.

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wow!
What an incredible houseboat! Great location! So fun for our kids. Super Clean and in great condition.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea V.

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022