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Keybiscayne Charmer half a block from private Beach, Restaurants and Boutiques!!

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Living room
Entrance
guest bathroom
kitchen
kitchen.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 3849 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Key Biscaine, FL
  • Key Biscayne Beaches
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Crandon Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Miami, FL (MPB-Public Seaplane Base)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Keybiscayne Charmer half a block from private Beach, Restaurants and Boutiques!!

Galen Dr, Key Biscayne FL 33149: This cozy 1 bedroom,
1 1/2 bath, apartment has private access to the beach situated only half a block from the property. Located in a quaint Caribbean style building with private parking, pool and barbecue . This unit is, fully furnished with a well equipped kitchen, living room with 40' flat screen TV , there is also a TV in the bedroom, a soround system stereo, DVD and CD player. Dining room sitting for 6. All done in neutral colors. Beautifully decorated with valuable art . Renters will benefit from the convenience of a washer/dryer within building. Enjoy the ocean breeze and views of charming palm tree lined streets . Take a short walk to the city center square and choose from a variety of restaurants, shops and recreational areas. This unit is available for weekly or monthly rentals. Key Biscayne is a Tropical Island Paradise just six miles off the coast of Miami, Florida, in a world-class resort community and premier vacation destination. Home of Crandon Park and some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. The Island offers a family friendly environment with a variety of things to do.

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Property manager

Ely Lares

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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
Positivly NO SMOKING

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
Long-term renters welcome
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
Property Registration Number 2332812

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Key Biscayne

Located in Key Biscayne, this condo is by the sea. Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and Art Deco Historic District are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Biscayne National Park and Bayfront Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Kaseya Center or Miami Beach Convention Center. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.
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Key Biscaine, FL

What's nearby

  • Key Biscayne Beaches - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Crandon Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Miami Seaquarium - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Port of Miami - 18 min drive - 17.2 km

Getting around

  • Vizcaya Station - 14 min drive
  • Miami Airport Station - 21 min drive
  • Miami, FL (MPB-Public Seaplane Base) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ritz-Carlton Club, Lounge - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Milanezza - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪La boulangerie - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Novecento - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Keybiscayne Charmer half a block from private Beach, Restaurants and Boutiques!! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Keybiscayne Charmer half a block from private Beach, Restaurants and Boutiques!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Keybiscayne Charmer half a block from private Beach, Restaurants and Boutiques!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Keybiscayne Charmer half a block from private Beach, Restaurants and Boutiques!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Keybiscayne Charmer half a block from private Beach, Restaurants and Boutiques!! located?

Situated by the sea, this condo building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Key Biscayne Beaches, Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park and Crandon Park. Crandon Beach and Biscayne National Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

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

Joyful

Great location. Well equipped. Calm. Quiet. Lively neighbors and community. Manager super available and responsive. Would stay again hands down.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Cesar A.

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

Winter getaway

The property was clean and adequately maintained. Property was close to beach as advertised.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

cherie s.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Temporary Housing

Very nice owner. Well appointed apartment, everything is provided in the kitchen, clean bedding, lots of towels. Pool was warm, and rarely used by others.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Rebecca M.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great location - too much stuff

The location of the unit is perfectly situated; 5 minute walk to grocery store and several restaurants. The hostess was unusually persistent in calls ahead of the stay and two calls while there, one trying to pressure us into paying for a cleaning halfway through our 1 month stay. We work remotely and value our privacy so declined. THEN 3 days after we checked out she texts to essentially say we took the Brita water filter. I was/am furious. I remember filling it putting it in the refrigerator! Anyway, the whole hostess experience was a bummer. The place is cute but as others have mentioned it has so many decorations on every surface and furniture too large for the space that it feels crowded. Wi-Fi was spot on with both of us working. The pool was lovely but the whole pool area is locked up at dark 6 pm. Anyway, key Biscayne is magical with the parks and beach and Miami and easy drive.If you can deal with a crazy hostess, it's a great spot!
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

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

Lovely stay!

Wonderful location and beautiful furnishings. I hope to come back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Perfect winter escape!

We enjoyed our stay immensely! The condo was clean, had everything you could need & then some, and was very close to beach & shopping/restaurants. Host was incredibly attentive to us, answering any questions immediately. We most appreciated the beach chairs and cart making our walk to the beach very convenient. Great stay!
Stayed 35 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

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

Great location

Nice clean apartment for the two of us Great location walking distance to everything
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F.

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

Perfect

It's just right.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy R.

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

Good place to stay in Key Biscayne

Very convenient to shops, restaurants and beach. Still a little bit of a hike to get to the beach but was nice to be able to eat at the Ritz. The place was very clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Simply charming

Wonderful property, easy beach access. Host pays close attention to details. Walking distance from local grocer, incredibly dining options, a beautiful state park and beaches. Easy drive to Miami and all its attractions!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

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

Very comfortable

Pleasant and warm. Would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rafael F.

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

Nice apartment and very well located

Everything went well. Nice place and very well located
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Cindy N.

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

Great location

Close to everything needed, beach, grocery store, restaurants and parks. Easy to bike or walk everywhere. Beach chairs and umbrella provided, which was nice. Very nice community center with gym with very reasonable rates.
Stayed 31 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michaela W.

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

Wonderful vacation

We spent 3 wonderful weeks in this apartment. Location and facilities of the apartment are excellent. The communication with the very friendly landlady was great. She was always available to contact, answered inquiries immediately and was on site quickly if necessary. We felt very comfortable during this time. We want to come back!
Stayed 20 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L., New Brighton

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

Lovely condo in key biscayne with beach access

Seamless!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Viviana A.

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

Great location

The property was really nice and clean. Centrally located. Constant communication with the owner. Amazing experience and would recommned it in a heartbeat!
Stayed 50 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Lindy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Mixed Feelings

I have mixed feelings about this stay. The property was clean and there were plenty of clean towels for us to make it through the week. There were also lots of extras in the kitchen and cleaning products, as well as things for the beach. The apartment is somewhat cluttered with a lot of furniture and it's difficult to have room to store anything or move around a lot. Communication was difficult and the location of the apartment wasn't very clear or easy to find when we arrived. The walk to the beach is long and it wasn't ideal if we wanted to take anything with us. The walls are very thin and the upstairs neighbors woke us up just by walking around and showering. There was laundry on property, but it was expensive and difficult to use (you had to have a laundry card, and the cards were expensive and it was very confusing how to obtain and use them). Overall, the stay was okay. I would probably choose something else next time.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David T.

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

Would definitely book again. Great location , close to shops and the beach

Everything needed was at the apt. About a 5 min walk to Winn Dixie and other shops. Great beach access- apt had beach chairs, cooler and umbrella to use at the Beach. Small pool out back and your own parking space. Ely was good in communicating everything. Would definitely book again next time vacationing in Miami (about 20 min car rides away)
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

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

Cute & close to everything!

Apartment is tucked away nicely in a neighborhood about .4 miles from the beach. It is an easy walk and the beach was accessible and not crowded. Close to shops, grocery store, CVS, parks, and local restaurants. We were comfortable for our weeklong stay and had everything we needed. A bonus was the nice shower! If you want to visit Miami it is a short drive with a lot of options for public parking and exploring different neighborhoods. We will definitely be back. Thank you Ely for sharing your lovely home with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

Beautiful Key Biscayne.

Great little apartment in a nice complex. 5-10 min walk from the beach. Kitchen well stocked. Served well for our home base. Reasonably priced. Pictures are reflective. We didn’t know much about Miami when we booked. Figured it would be a bit quieter and low-key place. Very true. Great little community. Nice beach.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

JIM B., LANCASTER

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

Sey Biscayne star

The unit was clean and centrally located. The host was attentive and communicated with us to assure that all went well checking in and offering local information. There is a lot of stuff in the unit and I would not recommend it for young children staying or visiting. I personally did not find the chairs or sofa comfortable but my wife did. I object to an added cost for damage insurance or giving a cash deposit.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David F.

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

Cozy, clean, and 7 minute walk to the beach

Ely was delightful to work with, answering questions about the property and then staying in touch once we settled ourselves. There are many amenities; the kitchen is fully equipped. Has both espresso maker and a Mr Coffee coffee maker. We were able to buy charcoal at the nearby Winn Dixie and grill our dinners on the outdoor grills that are available. There is a laundry room onsite but you need to have $5 bills to charge up the washing machine card (that you can find in the property). There is a pool but it gets locked early at night (supposedly open "dawn to dusk" but the hours are much shorter in practice). An electronic fob will get you into a gated beach entrance that has a nice rinse-off station. The property includes beach chairs that you can take to the beach, as well as beach towels. Overall a wonderful experience.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2020

4/10 Poor

Donna A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

DOES NOT sleep 3 people

Property profile says “sleeps 3”. Apparently, they think the one bedroom will accommodate both a queen bed AND a twin. No way! First, there is no twin bed. And second, there would be no room for it anyway. Maybe some of the tight fitting furniture in the place could be shifted around to accommodate an air mattress, but it would be awkward. Property itself is kind of seedy. Poorly cleaned tile floors in bathroom. Toilet paper holder and towel rack that fell off the wall several times. Lots of glass knickknacks. The place was serviceable for my husband and myself, but that’s about it. I would not stay there again despite the convenient location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kim N., Salt Lake City

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

Quite sleepy beach town near Miami

Let's start with the Pros: having powder room and full bath makes it easier to get ready when traveling with 2 women, walkable location near beach, village shops and restaurants, quite neighborhood felt safe, free transportation on the island using golf carts with app Freebee, easy access to rideshare Uber & Lyft to Miami, however a parking space available if you arrive by car. Moving on to the Cons: Owner has to approve your reservation - not noting my time zone difference she called at 6:30am PST leaving messages to call her back ASAP to chat about my request. When I returned her call 2 hours later, she was irritated about the delay even when I explained my time zone difference of 3 hours behind EST. Cumbersome entry procedure - having to call the owner when arriving even though door lock opens with code- no texting option available. Front building door always unlocked - anyone can enter and walk through condo building, no information book/binder for guests to acquaint yourself with the condo or nearby neighborhood, instead the owner called several times during our stay to tell us about things - I'm on vacation and I prefer to be left alone and don't need the extra phone calls (almost daily) to tell me about the nearby restaurants she prefers or directions to the beach, etc., lots of tchotchkes on every surface that we had to declutter in order to use surface tops, also kitchen cabinets were stuffed with items and there was no place to put our groceries outside the fridge. When we did contact the owner as we were not provided with enough toilet paper and paper towels for 4 night stay, we were told that no extras were to be provided because prior guests often take the extras. Hence, we had to run out and had to go buy more paper supplies -- This should not have happened! The property location is great, but the owner doesn't understand that not everyone needs to much contact during a vacation. I prefer low key people, uncluttered spaces and enough paper products when traveling and can't recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark N.

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

Key Biscayne

Exactly what we were hoping for from the property description combined with the other reviews. It is an excellent location in the heart of Key Biscayne. The walk to beach a bit further than a half block, but not a bad walk at all. Has private access to the beach area and right next to the Ritz which they will let you come in and buy a $25 Marguerita if you wish:) It was worth it. The property was very comfortable. AC worked well, fridge worked well. Had other kitchen amenities but we had a short stay and ate out for the most part. Lots of walk-to good restaurants...just have to do a little internet research to find what you want.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Ely Lares

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I grew up traveling with my parents. Went to school in Barbados and Paris. lived in New York City most of my life. I love the weather in Florida, and live here most of the time.

Why they chose this property

This is a gem of a vacation place, with its beautiful beaches, parks, restaurants and island quiet.

What makes this property unique

Walk to everything if you want, to the boutiques, market, restaurants, tennis, golf, lovelybeach.

Languages:

English, French, Italian, Spanish