In the heart of Big Pine Key, The Adventurer's Retreat offers a tranquil escape with its expansive ocean and canal views. With a gourmet coffee maker, Sonos surround sound system, and smart home features at your fingertips through the provided tablet or smartphone, this bungalow provides versatility in relaxation. Explore nearby attractions like Bahia Honda Beach and State Park or snorkel in front of the house using our provided gear.
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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8109 sq m
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Upscale ocean front home & easy canal boat access to Gulf or Atlantic
THE ADVENTURER'S RETREAT - BIG PINE KEY BUNGALOW IS YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME WHERE YOU CAN RELAX AND ENJOY THE CENTRALIZED LOCATION TO ALL THE BEST ADVENTURES THE FLORIDA KEYS HAVE TO OFFER. ALL ROOMS HAVE AN OCEAN AND/OR CANAL VIEW!
-Location- The Big Pine Key Bungalow is located on the East side of Big Pine Key. The living room and kitchen area opens up to three large sliding glass door windows giving an expansive view of the Bogie Chanel and No Name Key.
Within a 5 minute drive (or less), you get to nearly all the essential items on the island. The supermarket, WinnDixie, is a 5 minute drive and offers home deliveries of your groceries. You will also find many restaurants nearby as there are several in the same complex as the WinnDixie. Grabbing some drinks at the drive through liquor store, Coconuts, is always an interesting experience! Big Pine also has a Walgreens, CVS, ACE Hardware, UPS, and many fishing stores. Big Pine Key Park, is an oceanfront park less than a mile away offering many fun things from bocce ball courts, tennis court, basketball and handball courts, to a great skatepark and jungle gym for the little ones.
Big Pine Key is located in the heart of the Florida Keys, and is known for its endangered Key Deer. Key West is only 40 minutes away, and Marathon 20 minutes away. One of the best beaches in the Florida Keys is the beautiful Bahia Honda Beach and State Park, which is only 10 minutes away!
-Technology & Smart House- If you like working remotely, look no further Digital Nomads! Find relaxation, comfort, and fast gigabit internet all from your Florida Keys ocean home away from home. We have a foldable desk with monitor and HDMI cables ready to connect to your computer (and a WiFi connected printer).
This home was thoughtfully and tastefully done to allow for maximum usability, storage, and cleanliness. With many smart home features, so you can easily control the blinds (we can program them for you to open at sunrise every day as the sunrises are spectacular!), lights, thermostat, and music all from the provided tablet or from your own smartphone.
-Bedrooms- The beds are all high end Murphy beds with memory foam mattresses. This makes the rooms versatile so you can convert the room to use it as you wish during the day (office, workout room, etc.) and put the bed down to sleep in at night. Our back two bedrooms have comfortable Queen beds and the Master has a King bed. If needed, the living room sofas can convert into 1 Twin bed or 2 very small beds for someone shorter than 4.5 feet.
-Bathrooms- There are two bathrooms both equipped with showers and bathtubs. The Master bathroom has a Whirlpool jet tub, so you can have an amazing bath! Also, the Master bathroom shower tower provides 5 different modes to enjoy your shower in several different ways (rain, soak, spray, etc.). Toilet paper, hand soap, and shampoo/shower gel are provided.
-Living Room and Kitchen- Enjoy watching the sunrise from bed with a gourmet coffee or from the living room or the patio (our coffee maker makes great specialty coffees!). Be awed by natural phenomena such as iguanas roaming the grounds, Key Deer grazing, magnificent heat lightning storms at night, and much more. Unwind by drinking a cocktail and happy hour appetizers on the patio with breezy open ocean views of the Bogie Channel and No Name Key.
The living room and kitchen imbue tranquility with the peaceful views of the ocean. Watch as birds and boats cruise by, as well as the occasional manatee! With a Sonos surround sound system, you will be sure to enjoy your time here with high fidelity sound. Our kitchen is stocked with everything you need from cutlery to pots, blender, coffee maker, and more. Our Transformer Table can expand or shrink depending upon your needs (seating 1 to 10 people). The kitchen island can also be moved to suit your needs of this space, such as doing a sunrise group yoga session. This house is very flexible and allows for a lot of versatility!
We make it easy for you to just bring your suitcases (and toys like boats or wave runners!) so you can begin your vacation. The entire house is yours during your stay.
-Outdoors- From the deck, enjoy the views and the warm tropical wind as you sit elevated 16' above the ground. Our patio table and chairs allow for 4 people to sit comfortably at the table with 4 foot stools that can be used for additional seating. The 3 burner Dyna-Glo grill will make grilling your latest catch enjoyable with your exceptional viewpoint of the canal and ocean.
Our 90’ seawall dock on our canal can likely support up to a 45' boat. Assuming a shallow draft and the mean low tide in front of the dredged channel is 3’, your boat should have no problem getting in or out! A neighbor in the canal has a 40' center console with 3 outboards and has no problem. You can view an interactive nautical chart here. Given our property setup, we have ample space for your boat trailers. Please let us know if you plan to bring more than one boat so we can confirm dimensions for trailer parking. We know many people down here say you need several boats when your in the Keys!
-Activities- Whether you enjoy the beach, boating, fishing, sand bars, paddle boarding, kayaking, biking, walking, jogging, scuba diving, snorkeling, kiteboarding or sightseeing, this location provides endless opportunities for adventure and leisure activities.
As listed above in our Amenities section, we provide you access to a number of activities so you don’t have to bring all these things with you. Such as snorkel gear, beach essentials, yoga mats, a kayak, and more!
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There are so many fun things to do in the Keys! We've put together a few things of our favorite things to do at our house or in the general area:
- Wake up to the incredible sunrises - Amazing fishing anywhere you go - Kiteboard right in front of the house - Visit the Dry Tortugas National Park and delve into this fascinating old military base in paradise - Relax on the sandbar right in front of the house - Travel to Looe Key and snorkel or scuba on this living coral reef - Explore the backcountry such as the Content Keys easily from your back porch - Snorkel with our provided gear at the nearby Horseshoe Beach and look for tropical fish, stingray, grouper, and more - Be a real tourist and enjoy all the fun things in Key West, yet escape the hustle and come back to the tranquility (only ~40 minutes away) - Relax on the deck and sunbathe, read, sleep, etc. - Visit Bahia Honda and enjoy the beach, snorkel, or walk around the area and explore - Drink an incredible Margarita at Kiki’s Sandbar outdoor dining and bar - Use the provided binoculars and enjoy views of birds, fish, boaters, and if you are lucky a manatee! - Go fishing, swimming, kayaking, snorkeling, scuba diving, spear fishing or lobstering from your own boat or local boat tours - Take a hike or run at the nearby park or wander over to the Blue Hole, No Name Key trails, or the Fred C. Manillo Wildlife Trail - Drive along the famous Highway 1 looking at the beautiful Keys in either direction you go - Add a dollar bill to No Name Pub right down the road - Embrace your inner foodie and go to 2 of the top 15 restaurants in the US for 2021 by visiting Latitude's Restaurant (#4) and Better than Sex (#11) in Key West - Go for a tandem sky dive with Skydive Key West and take in your beautiful surroundings from a higher perspective - See the amazing stars on most nights or heat lightning storms ripple across the clouds!
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Heated pool
Massage
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Car available
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Chef service
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Computer monitor
Desk
Desk chair
Office
Printer
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
16 steps to reach entrance
Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Housekeeping (on request)
Iron/ironing board
Meal delivery service
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping mall
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the ocean
On the waterfront
Things to do
Gym
Heated pool
Kayak
Water sports equipment
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water tubing nearby
Whale watching 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
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Double-glazed windows
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Garden
Housekeeping (on request)
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Living plant wall
Local artist showcase
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
Recycling
Unit size: 1,170 square feet
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Rules
Respect the property as you would your home or your parents home.
Be respectful of the locals.
Report any issues or accidents timely so they can be addressed / fixed.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Big Pine Key Bungalow
About the neighborhood
Big Pine Key, FL
What's nearby
Key West Visitors Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
National Key Deer Refuge Visitor Center - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
Big Pine Key Flea Market - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Calusa Beach - 12 min drive - 11.7 km
Bahia Honda State Park - 12 min drive - 14.0 km
Getting around
Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 29 min drive
Restaurants
Kiki's Sandbar - 7 min drive
No Name Pub - 8 min drive
Boondock's Grille & Drafthouse - 8 min drive
5 Brothers Two - 8 min drive
Boardwalk Bar And Grill - 15 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Upscale ocean front home & easy canal boat access to Gulf or Atlantic have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Upscale ocean front home & easy canal boat access to Gulf or Atlantic pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Upscale ocean front home & easy canal boat access to Gulf or Atlantic?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Upscale ocean front home & easy canal boat access to Gulf or Atlantic?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Upscale ocean front home & easy canal boat access to Gulf or Atlantic located?
Nestled on the beach, this Sands vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Coupon Bight Aquatic Preserve and Key West Visitors Center. National Key Deer Refuge Visitor Center and Big Pine Key Flea Market are also within 2 mi (3 km).
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