Key Paradise
houseboat
Imagine starting your day with a dip in the sea…
…and ending it with an al fresco dinner under the stars
Key Paradise
houseboat
Imagine starting your day with a dip in the sea…
…and ending it with an al fresco dinner under the stars
We are glad to have you with us on this unique experience in our boat house. Here, you will be able to enjoy the tranquility of the water, the panoramic views and all the amenities that we have prepared especially for you. Located in key largo, near Gilbert’s Resort, this spot is fantastic for unparalleled access to out of this world sunset/sunrise views.
You will be provided with free parking for your vehicle. To access the houseboat, which is anchored about 15 minutes from shore.
Check in
Arrival at the address provided to you at 11:00 AM. Upon arrival, we will explain how everything works and test all the equipment. Once in the houseboat you will be provided with a code for a lockbox which holds keys for the doors.
You will have two ways to access the houseboat: (the client must be physically able to get on and off the boat)
1. By a pre-booked water taxi (contacts will be sent at the time of booking)
2. Sailing on your own a small boat with an outboard motor that will be delivered to you upon arrival at the parking lot. (in this case you should be able to start a hand starter motor and sailing/docking a small boat)
3. Your own boat.
Guests are responsible for checking the weather before their stay. There is a 24-hour time window to notify a cancellation at no additional cost.
Check-out
Will take place on the agreed day at 11:00 AM.
Living and enjoying inboard
Although this is an off-the-grid camping experience, we provide all the following amenities to make your stay more enjoyable:
AC running with Generator
Full-size comfortable bed.
Fully equipped kitchen with microwave, mini-bar, gas stove, Italian coffee maker and French press.
Full bathroom with toilet, sink and shower. A first aid kit, 4 towels, shampoo, conditioner and shower gel are included.
Propane BBQ grill and 2 very comfortable chairs outside.
Snorkeling gear.
A double kayak (Extra fee).
The houseboat has a capacity of 60 gallons of freshwater. Renters are strongly encouraged to keep each shower to a maximum of 5 minutes and to close the sink’s faucet when not in use in order to conserve it. The kitchen sink has both seawater and freshwater capabilities. Toilet has a seawater connection. The full tank normally provides 3 days of regular use. In case you are staying more than this, the tank will be reloaded.
A gasoline-powered generator is provided on board. The generator needs to be turned on to use the A/C unit and the microwave. The phone charge that is by the bed or the LED lights that wrap around the room are battery-powered and turning on the generator is not necessary. In the rare event that these items have no power, it is a sign that the generator needs to be turned on to charge them. Every load of fuel give you 8 hours of generator use, we provide one load per day.
Guests are responsible for bringing their own food and drinking water. Water bottles will be provided as a courtesy, but guests should arrange to bring extra drinking water on board (cannot guarantee that freshwater in the tanks is safe for drinking). In addition to having a kitchen suitable for your chef skills, Grilling is a great option onboard! A cooler and small refrigerator is on board, we recommend to bring at least 3 bags of ice per day, you can buy ice and others stuff in a tiki bar close to the house boat. Also you have a nice two bar and grill 10 minutes by motor dinghy or 20 minutes by kayak.
-Drinking water, Ice, snacks, Grilling and cooking food
-Insects Repellent
-Sunscreen, sunglass
-Fishing gear (previous Florida fishing license)
Help us protect the environment by minimizing water and electricity use. Please use the provided soap for washing and avoid dumping plastic waste in the ocean.
Enjoy observing the local marine life, like dolphins, manatee, populations of seabirds, but please do not feed or disturb the animals. Interacting with wildlife can result in fines from local authorities. In case you like fishing, Florida Fishing License is required.
WAIVER AND RELEASE
Due to the unique nature of the property and the aquatic activities involved, guests expressly assume all risks during their stay and agree to release the host from liability for any kind of negligence.
We look forward to making your stay a memorable and serene experience. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to us!
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