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129 Anglers Way, Angler's Reef, Islamorada Village of Islands, Florida Keys
Living room
Counter dining
Dining area
Master bedroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Islamorada, FL
  • Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Theater of the Sea
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Founders Park
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Sleeper sofa

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Half bath on first floor

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

OCEANFRONT ANGLERS REEF ISLAMORADA HOME- Pool, Dock, Beach, Kayaks,Paddle Boards

"Windley Cottage" is a private home in the exclusive gated community of Angler's Reef in Islamorada. This welcoming, tastefully-decorated home is located at mile marker 85, away from the highway , and just steps from the pool and docks. The “Bahamian conch style" home provides irresistible charm and comfort tucked in among lush landscaping. ts central location is perfect for exploring all of the Florida Keys!
Whether you’re looking for a couples’ retreat or an exciting Keys experience with the family, this home is the answer! Flexible bed arrangements. Call 239-250-4135 for more information. I
We have amenities for all ages! Enjoy a swim in our temperature-controlled pool. Paddle out to the sandbar on our complimentary paddle boards or kayaks. Cycle to the many gift shops and restaurants. Scuba or snorkel the nearby coral reefs and shipwrecks, rich with underwater wonders. Dive near the popular Alligator Reef Lighthouse, which is visible and easily accessible from Angler's Reef. For a fee, dock your boat in our protected lagoon with direct, deep-channel access on the Atlantic. Nearby marinas offer boat/jet ski rentals, fishing/scuba/snorkeling charters, and party boats for fun on the water. Whether you fish from shore or our docks, flats-fish in the back bays, or deep-water fish for big game, Islamorada has it all! Swim with the dolphins and learn about the local marine life at Theater of the Sea (1/2 mile from our home). Dine at one of the fabulous nearby restaurants, many offering nightly entertainment.

Just 2 miles north is Islamorada Founders Park at MM 87 Bayside. The park offers a shallow water beach, ball fields, playground, fishing jetty, driving cage, 3paddle ball courts, bocce, tennis, a large playground, and basketball courts, an exercise course with 18 stations, and a multi-purpose path within the 40-acre park. Bring your rental agreement for free entry to the park.

Other municipal parks include the Islamorada Library Beach and Anne’s Beach. The Windley Key State Geological Site, a state park, is a former coral rock quarry, where fossils of sea creatures can be seen throughout the park.

After a busy day, enjoy a glass of wine on one of our two private beaches. Play a board game on the back porch. Dim the pendant lights and turn on the fireplace as you cuddle up to watch your favorite movie after a busy day.

Just pack a few clothes and your toothbrush and head down to the Florida Keys for the vacation of a lifetime in the comfort and luxury of Windley Cottage! See why people from all over the world get sand in their toes and return here again and again!

Contactless check-in and check-out is on Saturdays. Please contact us if you want a different day. Our calendar is updated in real-time and posted rates are accurate. When you find the perfect dates for your stay, simply click on "Book Now".

STR#-24-0163
FL DBPR #DWE5403337

NOTE: We also own a vacation rental property on Cape Cod, MA. Visit Vrbo listing 3757615 for photos and further information.

Property manager

Roger and Linda Robitaille
Premier Host

Languages

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Very child-friendly! (See amenities)
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No subletting of Windley Cottage or a rented boat slip.
Boat Slip Rental Fees are non-refundable. No boats with upper station or exceeding 9.0 feet bridge clearance are allowed in the marina.
No subletting of Windley Cottage or a rented boat slip.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 and a deadlock
Property Registration Number Islamorada Vacation License # VR-058, D.B.P.R. State Vacation Rental License DWE5403337., Islamorada Vacation License # 24-0163.

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Islamorada

Located in Islamorada, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. History of Diving Museum and Keys History & Discovery Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Hurricane Monument and Indian Key Historic State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Islamorada, FL

What's nearby

  • Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Theater of the Sea - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Founders Park - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Islamorada County Park - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • History of Diving Museum - 3 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Miami International Airport (MIA) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lorelei Restaurant & Cabana Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hog Heaven - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Wahoo's Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Whale Harbor Restaurant Marina - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Islamorada Beer Company - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does OCEANFRONT ANGLERS REEF ISLAMORADA HOME- Pool, Dock, Beach, Kayaks,Paddle Boards have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is OCEANFRONT ANGLERS REEF ISLAMORADA HOME- Pool, Dock, Beach, Kayaks,Paddle Boards pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at OCEANFRONT ANGLERS REEF ISLAMORADA HOME- Pool, Dock, Beach, Kayaks,Paddle Boards?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at OCEANFRONT ANGLERS REEF ISLAMORADA HOME- Pool, Dock, Beach, Kayaks,Paddle Boards?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is OCEANFRONT ANGLERS REEF ISLAMORADA HOME- Pool, Dock, Beach, Kayaks,Paddle Boards located?

Located in Islamorada, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within 2 mi (3 km) of Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park, Founders Park and Islamorada County Park. Rain Barrel Village and History of Diving Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 178 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Phil T.

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

Great place to stay

As alway Anglers Reef is a great place to stay and offers fantastic amenities and accommodation. The only problem was that temperamental lock for the front door. However Roger was extremely good at letting us in and out throughout our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Fantastic, comfortable, well equipped cottage

What a lovely place to stay!. The accommodation was superb and extremely well equipped. Fantastically clean on arrival, very comfortably furnished, The amenities of Anglers' Reef were great. The pool is lovely. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

A home from home !

We stayed at Windley Cottage for a four week period over Christmas and found it to be the perfect vacation property for us. We are a retired couple who enjoy our home comforts when on vacation and this cottage provided every thing we needed. it was very clean and tastefully furnished, and we settled in very quickly. There are two very good restaurants within a five minute walk, as well as many others to choose from only a short drive away. Anglers Reef is a gated community and feels very secure and safe. The pool area is very clean and well kept, as is the beach. We had great communication with Roger and Linda who obviously take well justified pride in Windley Cottage. We have absolutley no hesitation in recommending this property to anyone considering a vacation in Islamorada.

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

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

Islamorada vacation

We had such a nice time at the Windley Cottage. The owners effectively communicated information about the home and check in before the stay, making arrival very easy. The home was very clean and had everything that we needed. The Anglers Reef area was nice and quiet. We enjoyed walks to the docks, kayaking, and swimming in the pool. We absolutely loved Islamorada and hope to visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

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

A Week in Paradise!

Wonderful, well-maintained, clean home in paradise! Roger and Linda communicated before, during and after our stay to make sure everything was perfect. Morning coffee on the porch, lunch by the pool, and several delicious restaurants for dinner, nearby. Our teens had plenty to do from swimming, to fishing in the boat basin, and fishing charters out of Key Largo. A day trip to Key West is also very manageable. We loved the daily manatee visits to the boat docks on the property. A safe, quiet gated community that really is a place we hope to visit again very soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy V.

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

Great spring break getaway

We just spent a week at Windley Cottage and had an amazing time. The house was very clean and comfortable for our family of 4. Everything was comfortable and we felt very safe and at ease in the community. The property was centrally located to what the keys have to offer. Communicating with Roger and Linda was so easy and they were more than helpful with questions we had. I would stay here again in a heart beat and recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth C.

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

An amazing time in Islamorada!

Rodger and Linda is home and Islamorada is wonderful. They are unbelievably accommodating property owners and made the trip extra special. I look forward to returning and staying there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Another great time at Anglers Reef

We've visited Angler's Reef many times over the years and haven't been let down yet. First time in Linda's & Roger's home. It is a very nice home; furnishings nice, appliances all work, home was just as described. Owners were easy to communicate with; converted twins to King and arranged dock access for us in advance. I'd highly recommend to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie G.

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

Week trip to Islamorada

We had a great visit! Great central location and perfect amenities for our family! Enjoyed the pool, fishing at the docks, kayaking and the comfortable space and cleanliness! Hosts checked on us every step of the way and made everything super easy! Would highly recommend for sure!! We will be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

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

Beautiful house and area

The house we stayed in was immaculate and so attractive-exactly as pictured. We felt very safe in the gated community. We used the kayaks and pool and walked the area frequently. We rented bikes and had great areas to ride in. This was a very quiet, relaxing vacation. Lots of waterside restaurants to enjoy. The owner, Roger, was a great communicator.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R.

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

Lovely Condo in a Welcoming Neighborhood

We had a wonderful stay at this lovely condo! It was very clean and had a well-equipped kitchen. The host was incredibly responsive to our questions. I chose to communicate via email had responses in a timely manner. The check-in process was smooth. Another thing I loved, the neighbors were incredibly welcoming and helpful. Overall, we highly recommend this condo for a great stay in Islamorada!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria C.

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

Lovely architecture!

We loved this beautiful home and surroundings. It was peaceful and quiet and very well situated for us. The hosts were attentive and communicated well. It was the most graceful neighborhood in the Keys! We will come back, definitely!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane P.

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

Great property

We very much enjoyed our stay at Windley Key. The house was well stocked, very clean and beds were super comfortable. Communication with Linda & Roger was great. The property was very clean, pool was great (nice & warm for our cool week) and the beach area is very nice.Would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey L.

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

Beautiful Islamorada Cottage

The Cottage was in a great location and had everything we needed for our stay. From the initial questions we had to our last day there, the owners were prompt and on top of everything. The cottage itself is beautiful and warmly decorated. We stayed the week before Thanksgiving but the owners had a some Christmas decorations up which made us feel at home. We will definatley stay at the cottage again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita O.

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

The best week in Islamorada

Great house, great community, great location. The kayaks, pool and dock for fishing were enjoyed by our group of six families, including 3 generations in multiple houses. Publix, restaurants and other activities are close by. The owner is extremely responsive and took care of an A/C issue quickly, even though it was after business hours.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger W.

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

Great place

Very nice
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM H.

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

Retired

Vastly exceeded our expectations in every way, very clean and well laid out cottage, property was beautiful and well maintained, we fely safe and secure while at the property would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean B.

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

Great Visit & Location

We had a wonderful time at Anglers Reef. Highly recommend this rental, the ease of use and location are fantastic!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

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

Perfect location, beautiful, and CLEAN!

This house is beautiful, updated, and so clean! I really cannot overstate that. We travel a lot with our boys, and I typically don’t mind much, but always hope the location is clean. It was spotless when we arrived. The house has high ceilings and tons of space, convenient laundry set-up, and I think we counted, like 30 steps from the large pool. It’s in an enclosed neighborhood, and my younger two ran around with other kids playing manhunt at night. With the privacy fence around the houses, we felt they were very safe. Access to paddle boards and kayaks, this place is perfect for families. Our hosts provided tons of local knowledge, contacts, and things to do. It’s close to marinas, restaurants, ice cream. Loved it!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Shane H.

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

Great property

Great location in the keys, one of the more upscale gated communities in the keys. Nice pool area, plenty of water activities included. Two private beach areas. (HOA needs to add sand). House was nice, clean and had a very easy Bluetooth app that locked and unlocked the doors. Great idea when you are at the pool or on the water not dealing with keys. Overall experience of the community was great. We went with 2 other families that rented in the same community they did not have to pay to use a boat dock. We put $350 down and ended up not getting a boat we let the owners know a week before and we couldn’t get our money back. I checked the boat dock space while we were on property and it stayed empty all week. Felt like the right thing to do was give us our money back , especially after finding out the others didn’t get charged to begin with. Also, as mentioned above the house was great ,the area was great but the master bedroom mattress was terrible. They need to buy a new mattress. It was very uncomfortable, no comfort left in it at all. Either very cheap mattress or old mattress. We added as many blankets on top of it as possible to try and help. Another item to note is the garbage pick up comes twice on a Saturday to Saturday stay. Impossible to sleep past 445am. Woke everybody in our house up each time, as well as the other two families staying in anglers. Overall stay was great except the mattress. Would recommend if they put a new mattress on the bed.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

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

Wonderful house and hosts

Beautiful house in a nice gated community with a warm, clean pool overlooking the ocean. The complex includes a private beach and marina, and the house is within walking distance of a few restaurants and Theater of the Sea. Roger and Linda were very accommodating hosts and provided clear and helpful communications at every step. I really enjoyed my stay and would love to come back here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tana M.

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

1st

It was our first time to the keys.....the stay made us feel very comfortable...safe....and special to be able to have this opportunity.....thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon R.

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

Nice Stay

Islamorado is our favorite place in the keys. The house we stayed is was great except we ours not get the washer to work. We took only a few clothes so we had to keep washing them in the sink. Other than that it was a great place to stay. Owner kept saying it was the water pressure but other house were able to use their washers.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken B.

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

Great neighborhood!

This is a great location with amazing amenities; the place had a ton of staples plus bikes, kayaks, etc. The hosts were very communicative and on top of everything. When we had hiccups, they quickly solved them. Note that if you like to turn off the AC and have all the windows open, you can't do that in this unit.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn O.

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

Stay 12/16-23

Had a great stay at anglers reef. House and property were wonderful. We enjoyed the kayaks and fishing from the dock.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Roger and Linda Robitaille

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We both grew up in Western Massachusetts. For many years, we vacationed in South Florida over the holidays and yearned for its warm weather and gorgeous, tropical ocean waters. Now retired, our permanent residence is in Naples, Florida, where we enjoy power-boating, swimming, and bicycling all year long.

Why they chose this property

For years, we dreamed of owning a Keys home. The quaint, well-maintained conch homes and gorgeous landscaping in Anglers Reef captured our hearts immediately! "Windley Cottage" is the perfect location within the community - close to the pool and boat lagoon, yet farther from the road. With its "Keysie" charm and subtle beachy decor, we were sold!

What makes this property unique

Windley Cottage is in an architectural style known as a "Bahamian Conch Cottage" with high ceilings on both floors, porches, balconies, and metal roofing. The community is reminiscent of the classic structures of Key West. Although each of the homes has different individual details (dormers, gingerbread, hip or gabled rooflines, porch railing details), all are of the same basic style, providing the feeling of a village within the Village. A stroll through the community is a step back to simpler, more laid-back times (but with all the modern amenities).

Our particular home's pastel yellow painted clapboard siding is cheery and inviting. Large double-hung windows allow plenty of light into our home. Sitting on the back porch or on the guest room balcony marveling at the sunrise over the ocean or a sunset to the west is a treat.
The attention to details inside makes our home stand out among the others! It's so much more than a well-outfitted and maintained home! The delightfully decorated interior, includes some bead board and wainscoting, with a few custom beachy accents, complete the home's feel of a luxurious, tranquil accommodation. Mood lighting and an electric fireplace add to the romantic feel. Windley Cottage is truly special and we open our home to vacationers, like yourself, so that you too can enjoy it!

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