Aqua Lodge Houseboat "Sea Turtle"

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pool
Laundry
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Tavernier, FL

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

Welcome to The Aqua Villas at Mangrove Marina Resorts “Sea Turtle” houseboat, 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.
Guest access
You are invited to use our full-service marina, offering high speed internet access, a bathhouse with additional showers and coin operated laundry facility. We have a swimming pool, Tiki huts & BBQ area.
A fuel dock with both gas and diesel, boat ramp, trailer storage and ice machines are available onsite (additional charge).

Property manager

Aqua Villas at Mangrove Marina Resort

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Pool

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Laundry

Outdoor space

Parking available

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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

No pets allowed

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

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Tavernier

Tavernier is home to this houseboat. 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.

Tavernier, FL

What's nearby

Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 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) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Aqua Lodge Houseboat "Sea Turtle" have a pool?

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

Is Aqua Lodge Houseboat "Sea Turtle" pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Aqua Lodge Houseboat "Sea Turtle"?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Aqua Lodge Houseboat "Sea Turtle"?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Aqua Lodge Houseboat "Sea Turtle" located?

Situated in Tavernier, this houseboat is 0.5 mi (0.8 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).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jon H.

Mar 3, 2025

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

I LOVE this little boat!

We like to adventure travel, and I thought this would be a fun alternative to a hotel.It absolutely was! Everyone was great. The food around town was great. The people are great. The management/staff were great.We're already planning a trip back with friends, but this time in a bigger houseboat.Don't think. Just go!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather T.

Apr 3, 2024

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

Amazing experience

This was my first "floating house" experience and I'm so excited to go back and bring my kids. The marina is beautiful, small, quiet, and all the patrons were so nice. There was a calm family vibe, especially at night with kids in the pool and patrons at the bar. I loved seeing the sunset and sunrise on the little patio area on my house. I was not prepared for having my own shower (this was a great thing!) so I gave the written description 4 stars only to point out that it is a little confusing. The hot water was wonderful. The electric outlets in the unit were a little iffy-- everything worked fine the first night but then no fans would work (but chargers did). Super first world problem that did not really affect my experience. I completely recommend this style of get away if you need moments of freedom and solitude like I did. I came back to the northeast feeling very restored!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista P.

Mar 20, 2024

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

Great spot

We loved the houseboat! It had everything we needed, was clean, and comfortable. Such a cool experience!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Jul 6, 2023

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

Great stay

The actual houseboat we rented was out for service so we were upgraded. The boat was clean and well maintained. The staff was very friendly and helpful with pointing out restaurants nearby. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Kirstie T.

Mar 18, 2023

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

Lovely Marina Experience

Our houseboat listed a little to starboard, but the Aqua Villa neighborhood is enjoyable. Note - cooking is on a hot plate

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Jon P.

Mar 4, 2023

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

Cozy houseboat!

Good location and nice view on the water from the balcony.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

manish a.

Feb 27, 2023

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

Very good facility and wonderful stay

I was booked for a smaller houseboat but it has some pungent smell and I was quickly shifted to a new bigger houseboat. Mike was very helpful

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

steven m.

Feb 22, 2023

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

Vaca

All good

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Kimberly G.

Jan 8, 2023

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

Cozy and Comfortable

This is our first houseboat stay. We loved the concept of trying some place new. The online description was 100% accurate. Parking was easy, we were there off season. We enjoyed the Adirondack chairs and the view. The bed was comfy and their were plenty of towels for the hot showers!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deena M., Beaufort, South Carolina

Aug 9, 2022

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

1st time

My husband and I were looking for a fun way to experience the Keys and staying on a houseboat was a 1st for us. Mike is an excellent host, very accommodating and made our visit memorable and enjoyable. We most enjoyed taking in the sunsets and did a bit of paddleboarding in the mangroves. They have a great pool on the property and the marina is well maintained.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia C.

Jul 14, 2022

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

Delightful Vacation

We loved every moment of our stay on the houseboat. The Adirondack chairs on the back deck were our favorite spot for watching the sunset or just relaxing. The property was beautiful and close to other activities. We wish we would have known that the tiki bar was closed because it was off-season. Overall, we had an incredible stay and can’t wait to do it again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

Jun 25, 2022

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

Cute little houseboats

Very accommodating and convenient

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

Apr 20, 2022

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

Weekend Getaway

Went to the keys for a weekend. Was looking for a fun place to stay at night while we explored the keys during the day. The house boat was perfect.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Lorraine L.

Mar 30, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Cute boat house

Accurate website description. There was a little mixup on double booking for the first night, and the parking is too limited when the bar is open. I had to get up early to move my car from the previous night.. The place was clean though and the bed comfortable, and the management pleasant. The view was very nice.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff T.

Mar 23, 2022

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

The Keys

Love traveling the Keys

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Amanda S.

Mar 3, 2022

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

Couple Getaway

The houseboat is cute and VERY cozy, the pictures do a good job accurately showing the boat. My husband is tall (6'6") and this boat was not very accommodating to tall people. He managed fine, just hit his head on everything, we just know next time to go bigger :). He was also disappointed that you could not fish on, or around the boat/marina, although understanding of the rules, just would have been a nice to know in advance (so FYI). I knocked my rating down a little because the toilet on the boat needs to be fixed/sealed, it leaked a very foul odor into the living area, it was almost unbearable at times. The office staff were not overly friendly (excluding the houseboat manager, he was very friendly and accommodating), and the wifi was down for part of our stay. The bed was very comfortable though, which was a nice bonus. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay, we love the area (Islamorada is our new favorite place in Florida), we loved the little tiki bar at the Marina, they even had live entertainment one night, and we got to see sharks and manatees swimming around the boat.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric B., Benton Ar USA

Jan 28, 2022

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

Fun place

We stayed on a small houseboat. It was a great place to sleep for just the two of us. If you are more than a couple this probably is not the boat for you, but they do have larger, more luxurious ones to choose from. The people that work there are all friendly and go out of their way to make you feel welcome. The scenery is beautiful too. We are planning another stay here later this year with a group of friends.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Kathleen L.

Jan 26, 2022

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

Fun Experience

We found the houseboat to be a fun and unique experience. It was a basic accommodation - which we expected - but we did not expect a fuse to blow while we were gone for the day, ultimately spoiling the food we had in the refrigerator. When we called the After-hours Emergency number (it was 8:30pm when we returned), we left a message but NEVER received a return phone call. Luckily we're resourceful enough to figure out the fuse box and get it going again. Disappointed that we did not receive any kind of follow up.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Molly B.

Jan 4, 2022

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

Great place to stay!

Extremely happy with our stay, would definitely book here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan D., Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Dec 30, 2021

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

Sea Turtle!

Mangrove Marina is a great little spot for a getaway, good location. Nice houseboats and friendly people all around! Looking forward to coming back soon, Thank you Mangrove staff!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

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