Waterfront Sunset View Aqua Villa at Sea Biscuit @ Mangrove Resort LLC

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Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5500 sq ft

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly
Parking available
Laundry
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Tavernier, FL

Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center
‪7 min walk‬
Florida Keys Dive Center
‪3 min drive‬
Harry Harris Park
‪5 min drive‬
Ocean Reef Club, FL (OCA)
‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Loft

2 Single Beds

Master

1 Queen Bed

Queen Serta Sofa Sleeper

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Dining area

About this property

The Sea Biscuit houseboat has 1 Queen bed, 1 Queen sofa sleeper and 2 Twin beds in the loft. Each houseboat has flat-screen TVs with cable and complimentary WiFi. The kitchen features a refrigerator, stove-top, microwave, coffee maker, toaster and well-equipped kitchens. The sliding glass doors lead to front patio overlooking wonderful views. located between Key Largo and Islamorada in Tavernier at Mile Marker 91.7 on the Bayside, in a protected tranquil oasis cove of Community Harbor, in the beautiful Florida Keys.

Property manager

Aqua Villas at Mangrove Marina Resort

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Laundry

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

There is a $75.00 per pet fee. Max weight - 40 lbs

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

After hour check in packets are in the BLACK mailbox to the right of the Marina door. Map to boat & keys are enclosed

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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

We should mention

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

About the area

Tavernier

Located in Tavernier, this houseboat is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Hurricane Monument and Indian Key Historic State Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park. Jacob's Aquatic Center and MarineLab Undersea Laboratory are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Tavernier, FL

What's nearby

Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 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 International Airport (MIA) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
‪Hog Heaven - ‬10 min drive
‪Blond Giraffe Key Lime Pie Factory - ‬11 min walk
‪Dillon's Pub & Grill - ‬13 min walk
‪Snappers Oceanfront Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Waterfront Sunset View Aqua Villa at Sea Biscuit @ Mangrove Resort LLC have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Waterfront Sunset View Aqua Villa at Sea Biscuit @ Mangrove Resort LLC pet-friendly?

Yes, this houseboat allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Sunset View Aqua Villa at Sea Biscuit @ Mangrove Resort LLC?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Sunset View Aqua Villa at Sea Biscuit @ Mangrove Resort LLC?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Sunset View Aqua Villa at Sea Biscuit @ Mangrove Resort LLC located?

Situated on the waterfront, this houseboat is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Mariners Hospital and within 3 miles (5 km) of Florida Keys Dive Center and Harry Harris Park. Old Road Gallery and Islamorada County Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Morgan H.

22 Dec, 2022

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

Great place to stay!

The front desk attendant who checked us in was amazing, helpful, and so kind. The boat was clean and cozy. Great spot for a vacation!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Millard K.

28 Feb, 2024

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

Great view, great location

Easy access to everywhere in the keys. Great experience staying on a boat house.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jody C.

17 Jun, 2017

Great place!

The marina is very nice. The aqua house is excellent. The staff is helpful. Can't wait to stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

8/10 Good

Larry M.

15 Jun, 2022

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

Great stay

Houseboat Manager and boat crew were very helpful with everything. Houseboat was immaculately clean, quiet at night, well decorated. We had a great time! Even the little doggies were friendly with ours.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amber K.

13 Jan, 2025

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

Loved It

We loved our stay. There were some issues with our house boat when we got in. We checked in super late, but the staff more than made up for it the next day. Super friendly and responsive. They were awesome, and waited until we left for the day and came in promptly handling everything.The property itself was heavenly. We will definitely come again. Boat was as pictured, and the bar next door was not too loud at night to hear.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice G.

23 Feb, 2024

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

Weekend getaway

It was our first time on a houseboat, and we truly enjoyed it. We had a little bit of a hiccup, but the property manager was so quick to fix it. And really enjoyed the stay and the accommodations. We definitely will be back again.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony T.

13 Mar, 2022

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

Does the trick!

Houseboat was very accommodating! Everything you need for a great stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela H.

25 Jan, 2023

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

Winter get away

Beautiful setting! Check in and out was painless. Owners were very nice and accommodating. Such a pleasant little get away. All we had hoped it would be!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darryl S.

19 Jan, 2020

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

3 days at Mangrove marina Sea Biscuit

Fun place, great views, good location but they must take out the word "spacious" regarding the shower in the bath :o)

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Jan André J.

3 Apr, 2024

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

Great stay!

We had a very nice stay on the house boat. Everything was easy. Our kids loved the pool. We loved sitting outside at night, with the beautiful view. Will recommend! Jan André

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

10 Jul, 2022

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

Place was clean and perfect

Office manager was so very helpful and friendly. Made us feel very welcome

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily A., Franklin, Pa

9 Mar, 2022

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

Very neat rxperience

This was a great place to stay. Something different for sure. Houseboat was super clean, great view from the back porch. Staff were very helpful and lots of good info was provided about the area. Definitely would stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele T.

31 Aug, 2022

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

Quiet Getaway!

We loved our experience on the Sea Biscuit! Mike our host was friendly and made us feel as though we were family. Everyone was friendly, the service was amazing and the pool was quiet, clean and cool! We will definitely be back!!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aileen W.

20 Oct, 2022

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

Great experience

Staying in the houseboat was fun and a different experience from the norm! A great time, loved the pool area, being on the water. Blow dryer issue a little bit of a challenge but not a deal breaker.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Sarah U.

22 Mar, 2023

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

Fun Times on a Boat House

We loved our stay. Property was cute but tiny. The pictures showed a stove top, but our unit actually only had a type of camping stove that's electric so that part was weird. Everybody was very nice. Wish the pub at the marina was a full bar.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reiko S.

28 Jul, 2022

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

Cosy and clean

Spent here two wonderful days/ nights with my family. Houseboat is fully equipped as described and the host is very friendly and helpful. The only minus is the temporary bad smell when using the toilet flush, which is probably related to the marine toilet. We really liked the sunset view from the “veranda”.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen J., Media

21 Feb, 2022

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

House boat - fun time.

Really a good stay. Two things to note. The shower in sea biscuit was really small. I fish and learned you cant fish from the boats. Which was not a major issue since i rented a kayak to fish, but in the evenings i would have enjoyed having a line out drinking a glass of wine. Overall it was a great experience

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

8 May, 2015

One of the Best Weekends!!

The houseboat was new, clean and so comfortable. I never sleep through the night but on the houseboat I slept through the night and woke up to beautiful sunrises. We had floats which we used right there in the bay and the marina has easy access for boats. My friends picked us up and we spent the day at the sandbar and then went snorkeling. The marina has a fire pit area where we had a crab boil with 20 people. It was amazing. I highly recommend staying on a house boat at this marina. Everyone who stayed there and worked there were so friendly.

10/10 Excellent

Tami B.

6 Apr, 2021

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

Great new experience!

This whole trip to the Florida Keys was kind of an adventure for our family. We did things that we wouldn't normally do. Once of them being renting this houseboat. Everyone was great from check-in to check-out. We had an issue on the last morning of the breaker flipping. The manager was right there to help correct it. Our girls loved the pool. It was warm and that is how they like it. We would definately stay there again! Great experience.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brent G.

1 May, 2022

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

Fun times

Our first time on a house boat. It was definitely an experience. The boat is bigger than it looks and the gentle rocking at night made for great sleep. Everything was great and we will definitely be back.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deah D.

25 Mar, 2022

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

Rocking Relaxation

My whole family fell in love with the boat life experience:) Perfect size for family of 4 (15 and 13 year old kids) Was fun to meet new people who were also there on vacation and just hang around marina but also close enough to activities to make little day trips. Will be back!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

24 Feb, 2022

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Communication

Meh….

A cool experience being on a boat but a few issues. The twin beds were uncomfortable and there was only a stained covering on the couch pullout so was unusable. The extra sheets were only for the twin beds. The tv in the bedroom didn’t connect to Netflix or other streaming services and the wifi was pretty weak, when I texted the after hours number for advice they never responded. We also lost power simply cooking dinner on the hot plate. The surrounding area was pretty noisy and the other boats are very close so could hear people coming and going a lot. The deck on the back was relaxing for a coffee and a book in the morning or cocktail at night. The pool area was nice and pool was clean and refreshing. There was an entertainment spot near there that had live music on Wednesday nights.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

26 Dec, 2021

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

Great trip!

This was a great home base for our keys vacation!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janelle W.

7 Nov, 2021

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

Amazing

Great location. Ideal keys getaway. Will definitely be back

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly T.

1 Oct, 2021

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

Charming

Very peaceful! The houseboat was extremely clean and accommodating! Smooth check in and check out.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Aqua Villas at Mangrove Marina Resort

Check-in time is between 3 PM - 5 PM
Late Check-in is available, please call the office for after hour check-in instructions
Minimum check-in age is 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Pets are allowed - you MUST contact the office directly to make arrangements at the time of booking or you may be denied access if you just 'show up' with a pet. There is a $75.00 pet fee and a $250.00 Pet Security deposit. Only 1 pet pet is allowed.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Boats and trailers have an additional charge and Must be requested at time of booking to verify availability.

Why they chose this property

"Welcome Aboard" as we say here at Mangrove Marina! Situated on the waterfront, we are only 60 miles from Miami, 8 miles from Key Largo and John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, 10 miles from Islamorada, the “Fishing Capitol of the US” and the Theater of the Sea Marine Mammal Park and scenic drive south on Overseas Hwy, 90 miles to Key West visiting the southernmost point of the US and the famous Duval Street and all of the activities.

What makes this property unique

Mangrove Marina Resort has full marina services including a heated pool, bath house with showers, toilets and laundry machines, a boat ramp, fuel dock, wet slips and trailer storage. Fin and Juice bar & lounge is on property providing great food and libations. There is complimentary WiFi in public areas and parking are also provided.

Getting around:
Public transportation is limited. Uber and cabs available. If you are looking to explore, renting a vehicle or boat is recommended.