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Captain D's Hideout - Beautiful waterfront home in the heart of a deer preserve

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Rear of the house
Front of House. Lots of Parking.
Bottom porch
Top porch
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6960 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Big Pine Key, FL
  • National Key Deer Refuge Visitor Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Key West Visitors Center
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Bahia Honda State Park
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Captain D's Hideout - Beautiful waterfront home in the heart of a deer preserve

Beautiful, well maintained canal front home at the end of Big Pine Key. Surrounded by the Key Deer National Refuge. Wake up to Key Deer in your back yard. Only 30 miles from Key West and Duval Street. Concrete, step-down dock. Bring your boat. Great fishing and Diving. Bahia Honda Beach close by. Comfortably sleeps 6 plus two full sized sofas in the living room. New hi definition TV's, cable, Wi-Fi. Central air, wrap around deck. The canal leads out to Pine Chanel. Just a short scenic boat ride to the ocean or the Gulf. Lots of uninhabited islands to explore. Rent a kayak and have it delivered to you. Bike rental available as well. Miles of bike paths to explore. The island also has a park with tennis courts, basketball courts and a playground. Explore the Blue Hole on the island. An old rock quarry dug for the Flagler railroad that has turned into a habitat.

Property manager

Leo

Languages

English, Spanish
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

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
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Big Pine Key

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Port Pine Heights, a neighbourhood in Big Pine Key. Florida Keys Beaches and Coupon Bight Aquatic Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Blue Hole and Big Munson Island. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
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Big Pine Key, FL

What's nearby

  • National Key Deer Refuge Visitor Center - 11 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Key West Visitors Center - 12 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Florida Keys Beaches - 20 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Calusa Beach - 22 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Bahia Honda State Park - 24 min drive - 19.5 km

Getting around

  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪No Name Pub - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Boondocks Grille & Draft House - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Kiki's Sandbar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Looe Key Tiki Bar & Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Five Brothers Grocery Two - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Captain D's Hideout - Beautiful waterfront home in the heart of a deer preserve pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Captain D's Hideout - Beautiful waterfront home in the heart of a deer preserve?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Captain D's Hideout - Beautiful waterfront home in the heart of a deer preserve?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Captain D's Hideout - Beautiful waterfront home in the heart of a deer preserve located?

Located in Port Pine Heights, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Florida Keys Wilderness and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Blue Hole. National Key Deer Refuge Visitor Center and Big Pine Key Flea Market are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

excellent

excellent
Stayed 28 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Christy V.

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

Quiet property

We had a relaxing stay at this property. The area is quiet and peaceful. Leo is very responsive and helpful with questions and requests. We enjoyed launching our kayaks from the backyard and seeing the key deer that would visit daily. The location was convenient for day trips to both the key largo and key west ends of the islands.
Stayed 28 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bettina H., Jacksonville, FL

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

What a great place

The two most important things: The property was very clean and the beds were great. We stayed here five years ago and the property was just as nice then as it was before. Absolutely love the location, right next to the Key Deer Preserve, with many deer visitors stopping by to make our day; they are just so beautiful. This is a very quiet neighborhood and we enjoyed sitting outside by the canal in the evenings marveling at the stars, which I never see at home. The property owner was very responsive and easy to deal with. The kitchen was very well stocked with more frying pans than I've ever seen in any rental and many incidentals. Alas, that did not include a mixer, but since I knew the kitchen was well stocked, I didn't even ask and I should have. We love this place and will come back again (and probably again).
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H., seminole

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

Wonderful stay

Cute property in the the heart of big pine key. This is our favorite place to stay in the keys and have stayed many times. Leo is always so prompt to reply and very friendly. We look forward to staying next summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

A great stay at Captain's D's Hideout

We had another wonderful time on Big Pine. This was our tenth trip to the area. The weather was near perfect, the house was well suited to our needs--we were four adults--even the fish were obliging, working out of kayaks out along Howe, Cutoe and Annette Keys. We would stay here again in a heart beat and are now trying to find time to do so.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jaana H.

Captain D’s hideout is a great away from the city vacation.

The house is very quiet cozy, comfortable and clean. The kitchen is well stocked with dishes and appliances making it very easy and pleasant to cook there. It is in a great location away from the hustle and bustle of city life. We enjoyed having our boat in the backyard for daily ocean excursions.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Leo F.

Best place to completely relax

The house was just amazing. And the host was very understanding. I love Big Pine Key.
Stayed 60 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jason T.

Off the beaten path and beautiful

Captain D’s has everything you need to have an enjoyable and memorable stay in the lower Keys. The place was immaculate when we arrived and I think the area (natural areas) in general is well on its way to recovering from Irma. The Key Deer are plentiful and are roaming the property daily. My only negative is that it is now a 28 day minimum stay which puts me out for ever being able to stay here again until we are retired! It’s a shame because this place is great!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

We keep coming back!

We have stayed at this property a few times in the past year and after many years of vacationing in different parts of the Keys, I think we have found our favorite spot. The house is quite comfortable, is located in a very quiet neighborhood at the north end of Big Pine Key and is absolutely perfect for us. We enjoy the Key Deer that wander through the yard and the fact that we can launch our kayak right from the dock at the backyard. It's also far enough away from much of the light pollution that star gazing is fabulous! We usually have our bicycles with us and it's an easy ride to the Blue Hole and a nature trail. Big Pine Key also has many trails in the Key Deer Refuge that you can hike or bike on. Having the Winn Dixie / CVS / Walgreen's only 5 miles away is also a bonus! Leo, the owner, has been wonderful to work with; he responds promptly to messages and goes out of his way to make sure we have everything we need during our stay. Hands down this is our favorite place to stay and we will definitely keep coming back!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Maggie H.

Great spot

The house was clean and comfortable... it's in a nice little woodys spot but still close to the main highway.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michele F.

Can't wait to go back!

The house was equipped with everything we needed and more. Short run to the reef and the back country. Last but not least, the Key Deer were a pleasure to see.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Freda S.

A true gem in Big Pine Key!

Fantastic home, beautifully-maintained, super clean, great location and with all the amenities! You really couldn't ask for more. We are a family of 2 adults and 3 children and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thank you Leo!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jaana H.

House was very clean, cool, comfortable, surrounded by nature

We were at the house the first two weeks of July. We arrived with our boat, scuba equipment and paddle boards. It was so perfect for all our water sports. It was a short boat ride to either the Atlantic or Gulf. Paddle boarding was amazing from this location. Each day I paddled into the Gulf and felt like I was in an episode of the National Geographic. There are so many pretty birds, deer, fish, stingrays and lots of baby sharks to see on a paddle. Big Pine Key is a rural non touristy location. By boat we went to Picnic Island several times to see the sunset and swim at the sandbar. We look forward to staying at this house again really soon.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Belinda K., Waldorf

Loved this place! Will definitely go back again!

Love the place! This is our 2nd stay here and definitely want to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Denise K.

comfortable

Very clean, spacious, conveniently located, private and quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

paul s.

Beautifully Decorated and Close to Everything :)

This was a lovely property and the decorating was gorgeous. The porch was open and inviting and the family loved to sit up there and watch the key deer and look out at the canal. We brought some kayaks with us and were able to take the kayaks out on the canal. It's a very short ride to the channel. We even kayaked to a small island! We loved all the wildlife--the deer and lizards--that surrounded the property. We also loved the short drive to Bahia Honda State Park for snorkeling and to Key West for some exciting night life and shopping. We had such a fun time and highly recommend Captain D's Hideout.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Erin N.

Very clean and well maintained. Kitchen has everything you need.

This is our second year staying here and we just love it. It is soo quiet and peaceful, but only 5min to the nearest shopping center. We bring our boat and can easily get to the contents for fishing,swimming, and diving for lobster, or we can go to Looe Key for even better diving! The owner is very responsive and very helpful. Big Pine is close enough to so many unique places to visit but without the large amounts of people that visit the Keys during the winter months. The owner keeps the house updated, clean, and well stocked. The bait freezer is a great thing to have if you like to fish. Our favorite place to hang out with friends is the back porch....we started everyday out there with coffee and ended each day with drinks and great conversations. Love this place and will be back next year! 😊
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joe P.

Great time thank you!

House was well kept and located in the heart of key deer refuge. We saw many deer every day. Location was central to lower keys and just a hop and skip to key west!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lucy K.

Perfect Vacation Home

This home is wonderful. It's immaculate, peaceful and contains everything you need for a great vacation. Leo responds immediately if you have a question. The outside deck is the perfect place to relax and read a book.
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

Very well maintained, beautiful location!

We enjoyed this vacation so much! The fishing in the canal was a trip saver and a lot of fun. Our little girl is a sweet soul and the deer would come up to her and let her touch them every day. The house , deck, porch, and location was perfect for our family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas E.

Exactly as advertised

The place is very comfortable and quiet. It is the best equipped rental property we have ever stayed in. We had breakfast every morning on the spaces deck and enjoyed the evening visits from Bambi and her friends. Price was right and left us a few bucks to get stupid on Duval Street.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Angel H.

Fantastic location

We had a great vacation at Captain D's Hideout. The layout is nice with bedrooms on opposite ends of house. Two full baths and a washer & dryer are always a great convenience. There were indeed key deer on the property every single day. They are not afraid and will walk right up to you. I assume because people feed them even though it is illegal. Short walk to the end of the cross street to watch amazing sunsets. There is a little community park there with benches. We rented bicycles and kayaks which was a great idea. Bike ride tot he blue hole to check out the gator every morning. We kayaked out to watch the sunset a couple night. The canal is a short distance to open, very calm water. The property was clean and well maintained. Leo was very responsive to all of my questions. I needed to know if we had to bring a cooler, beach chairs, and beach towels and Leo got back to me right away to let me know that these items are not at the property. Everything else we needed for a comfortable stay was in the home. We eat most meals in and the kitchen was stocked nicely. Short drive to Bahia Honda which is my favorite beach in the keys. No Name Pub is close by. Boondocks is a fun place for lunch, play a game of mini golf to work up an appetite. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Billie R.

House was fine. Had everything we needed.

House was lovely. Wished the house had a couple of bikes and an ice chest.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gregory J., Waller, Texas

Private - Private - Private Can't say enough about the privacy

My wife and I spent Thanksgiving week at the Captain D's Hideout, this was a great spot to hang out and visit the keys. Speed limits are ridiculous but we were not in a hurry, just went with island time. The house is great has all that one would want, every thing was very clean and organized. There are a few things that really stood out to me, this is a house that the owners use, so 1st ( the bed was fantastic, I got good sleep on it, I use a Tempurpedic and for a box spring this was great. ) 2nd ( the kitchen area was super clean, even the fridge was spotless ) 3rd ( this has been the only place I have gone and all the video equipment worked as it should have, I had to call the owner and he was happy to help and all went as he implied. ) The supermarket down the street has just about everything you will need, there are also RedBox's at the supermarket along with the drug store. Key-West is about an hour or 35 miles down the road. My wife and I work a lot of hours running an industrial supply company and we deal with lots of people daily and when we go on vacation we really like to go to a quiet place and relax, this location was great for that. Plenty of room around the house and in the house. I would highly recommend for someone who wants to have a beautiful place to stay and have piece of mind.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Neal W., Waldorf, MD

Beautiful rental in a quiet neighborhood.

Leo's house is comfortable with all the amenities needed for two or more people. We put our Sea Eagle kayak into the canal out back and paddled out to the Howe Key/Big Pine channel. Not a soul in sight! The Key deer were very cute though a little shy but we saw them every day. The neighbors were respectful and quiet. TVs in every room with premium channels too! Everything provided except for refrigerated items and dry staples. Could have used an ice cream scoop and Pizza cutter though! :-). Winn-Dixie is four miles away, and the pizza at Pizzaworks if very good. We spent our honeymoon there and would love to go back someday.

About the host

Hosted by Leo

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Why they chose this property

We like to think of this house and its location as "fancy camping". You are right in the middle of a deer preserve. There is actually a wooded area right across the street.

What makes this property unique

The house is located on the northern most tip of Big Pine Key. It is remote enough to be surrounded by uninhabited islands that are just a short boat ride or kayak away. Despite that, shopping and groceries are just a short drive from the house.

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English, Spanish
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