3BR2.5BA OceanFRONT Anglers Reef Panoramic Oceanviews Huge Decks Optl Slip

Book here and SAVE VRBO's $500-700 Booking fee for any stay!! PLUS our diect rates are the same or usually lower than on VRBO. Click on the "Link" to the left to see our many great reviews on our direct rental site.

Welcome to Anglers Reef, a very special community of vacation homes. Our home, #140, a uniquely designed 3 bedoom 2 1/2 bath home (the only home like it in Anglers Reef!), is TRULY Ocean-FRONT with the best panoramic, unobstructed ocean views -- see our many guest reviews! This 3 bedroom home also includes BOTH a large dining area room and a spacious living room in the original design -- all in an open floorplan -- not sacrificing one or the other in a renovation as others have to gain an additional bedroom!

Our boat slip in the Anglers lagoon is optionally available for $375/wk, Christmas and New Years weeks at $500/wk. Guests can also use kayaks and SUPs for free with signed Waiver.

PLEASE SEE AVAILABILITY CALENDAR for open weeks. 7 Night minimum stay, Sat to Sat rentals with possible exceptions Sep-Nov depending on other bookings - check with owner.

We are new to this site so few reviews yet, BUT MANY AT OUR DIRECT SITE (SEE "LINKS" TAB ON THE LEFT). If you are seeking an Islamorada rental for your vacation, Anglers Reef 140 offers THE BEST LOCATION, DESIGN and AMENITIES in the community! Built in 2008, we are the original owners and have made many upgrades each year.

Anglers Reef is located at Mile Marker 84.9 in Islamorada. We are a private boutique vacation community of 52 homes inspired by Native Conch & British West Indies architecture. Gated and fenced for privacy, the Anglers community is a palette of Caribbean pastels with metal roofs bordering the ocean’s varying green and blue hues of the flats, the nearby sandbars and the deep Atlantic beyond.

Enjoy morning coffee, a good book, or evening cocktails and a BBQ on our spacious wraparound decks (OVER 700 SQFT OF COVERED DECK SPACE!) overlooking the Atlantic. Relax in the lushly landscaped pool area with heated & chilled community pool. Stroll the palm-lined streets and flowered walking paths, or just get a tan on one of two private beaches.

We also own a 31’ boat slip in the Anglers lagoon which we make optionally available to our guests. Use the Anglers deepwater channel for direct ocean access, as well as easy Gulf and backcountry access via the Snake Creek and Whale Harbor, just a few minutes away – so you can easily get to every type of Islamorada fishing! Whether you bring or rent a boat, or launch a kayak and explore the famed Islamorada Flats and nearby mangrove islands, or charter with a local captain, you'll discover the many reasons why Islamorada is known as "The Fishing Capital of the World!” You can even fish right in the Anglers boat lagoon for mangrove snapper, barracuda, and more depending on season!

Although the Anglers community is oceanfront, only 5 homes are themselves actually oceanfront and we are one of the few that rents. Past guests tell us we have the BEST views because we are directly overlooking the ocean with no mangroves or tall trees to block any of our panoramic views of the Islamorada Flats and Atlantic beyond. We are also on the southeast corner of the community with only two adjacent Anglers neighbors for quiet and privacy.

In addition, we are one of the very few Anglers Reef homes offering 3 private bedrooms along with apcious dining and living areas and spacious wraparound decks on both levels (most are 2 bedroom homes and have small balconies). We are also the closest home to the South Beach and just 150′ from the gorgeous heated and chilled pool area with His and Hers bathrooms for your convenience (we’re close enough to the pool for convenience, but far enough away that you can enjoy a quiet afternoon or evening out on your deck!).

On the 1st floor, the fully equipped kitchen includes granite counters, a double sink, Viking refrigerator and microwave, KitchenAid stove and dishwasher, garbage disposal, and everything else you could need, from a blender to pasta pot to a pizza pan. There is also a full-size stacked washer/dryer and half bath. The living area includes a flat screen TV, DVD, stereo, ceiling fan, a queen pullout sofa, loveseat and chair, with 3 full glass French doors providing water views from everywhere. The dining area overlooks the water — with 3 large windows and another French doors, it’s like dining al fresco but in the AC! The wraparound deck includes a bar-height dining set, wicker chairs and a quality propane BBQ grill.

The 2nd floor offers a sumptuous Master bedroom suite with king bed and 3 French doors to bring the water views inside. It also includes a private bath with tiled shower and frameless glass doors. The similar hall bath is just steps from the other two bedrooms. The Queen guest bedroom has water views shaded by palm trees from its two large windows. The center 3rd bedroom includes a new (2023) Pyramid bunk (full mattress down, twin mattress up); it has a near complete glass wall of windows overlooking the ocean as well as access to the second floor deck via another set of French doors. The 2nd floor wraparound deck has a comfortable cushioned seating group as well as another table and chairs.

We have made continuous upgrades each year, including: 2013 – electric fireplace (with heater) in living room; 2014 – new area rugs, new dishwasher; 2015 – new TimberTech boards on 1st floor deck, dining chairs on 1st floor deck; 2016 – entire exterior painted, most of interior painted, new 2nd floor deck seating group; 2017– new carpet on stairs and in Master bedroom, new area rugs; 2018 – new queen sofabed couch and loveseat in living room, new washer/dryer; 2019—new additional outdoor café table and chairs, new BBQ grill. 2020 – 2 new Polywood bar tables and 6 chairs. 2021 – new Weber BBQ grill, new pillows, sheets and towels. 2022 - New Central AC and heating system, new microwave, Keurig coffee maker in addition to Mr. Coffee.

Registration Number: 24-0297

Unique Benefits

The only home in Anglers Reef with our unique design!
Our guests tell us we have the Best Ocean Views in the community - from insiude and out!
Spacious wraparound decks!
Fully equipped Kitchen with quality BBQ grill on deck!
Spacious living and dining areas!
Optional boat slip available!
Quiet corner of the community, away from traffic noise and late night music from a nearby restaurant!
Very close to - but not overlooking - the pool adding to itsquiet location.
Closest home to south beach forlaunching kayaks and SUPs!
Walk to two Keysy restaurants, just 150 yards away!

Why Kids Love It

Catch fish right in the Anglers boat lagoon or from the beach!
Gated community with 5 mph One-way roads for safety!
Flat screen TVs in every room with Comcast and Roku!
Hi-speed wireless internet!

Area Information

Islamorada is the 2nd Key heading south from Mainland Florida - only about 90 minutes from Miami and perhaps 2 hours from Ft Lauderdale. It is known for offering many upscale restaurants, great shopping (including a Publix grocery store just a mile away), attractions like Theater of the Sea, and much more. Not to mention the great fishing, diving and chillin' that Islamorada is known for!

Attractions Within Walking Distance

Island Grill, Ciao Hound Italian restaurant, Ocxean View Bar and Grill, Hog Heaven sports bar and restaurant.
Theater of the Sea 1 mile south

Favorite Places To Eat

Hog Heaven, Island Grill, Morada Beach Cafe, Green Turtle, Chef Michael's, Square Grouper, Lazy Days, Marker 88, and many many others. Not to mention grillin' and chillin' on our deck overlooking the Atlantic!

Inside Scoop

Get the big ones - pick your own bait shrimp at Isla Marina (formerly Smugglers) 1/4 mile away just north of the Snake Creek Bridge.
Be careful kayaking near any bridges as the tide can run very strong.
Fish are somewhat picky in the boat lagoon since everyone fishes for them (be patient), but are much more accommodating once you get out on the flats or along the mangrove shorelines in a boat or kayak. When you rent I send detailed fishing info!
Snake Creek drawbridge opens on the hour -- traffic backs up so avoid that time!
It can be hard to make a left hand turn out of Anglers in busy times so either be patient and safe, go right and turn around once over the bridge, or go at a less busy time of the day or the week.
If you plan to book a charter, book ahead - the good captains book early. If you wait until you get here, there may be no availability at all. When you book, I send you lots of local fishing info.