About this rental
The Key-ver beach house is an oceanfront vacation rental in the world-famous Florida Keys on the southern end of Summerland Key, mile marker 25. The house is an open floor plan with panoramic Atlantic Ocean views and a large wrap-around deck. Two bedrooms (the oceanside bedroom has a king bed and the palm room a queen), a comfortable pull-out queen-size couch, and 2 full baths. There is a fully equipped kitchen, a 75" TV in the living room, and a 55" TV in the ocean bedroom. But the view is what you'll be looking at; an ever-changing ocean view from every room! We have had several guests who have worked during their vacation, our internet is fiber/wifi. The washer & dryer are on the lower level as is a gas grill for your BBQs. We'll have 2 kayaks and 2 bicycles at the house in case you want to explore around and on the island like a local.
You'll find the best of both worlds: an oceanfront private sand beach and protected canal dockage for up to a 36' boat (water, electric & fish cleaning station at the dock) with instant access to open water. The Key-ver beach house offers a home base for fishing, diving, and adventures by sea, quick trips to Key West for tours, shopping, or happy hour, and a quiet place to kick back and enjoy island life with a spectacular view. The night sky is stellar too.
We are a member of the Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce and have affiliation with Summerland Cove private airport (FD51). Our Key-ver beach house is registered as a vacation rental with Monroe County Florida.
The house is available for rent from May 1 through October 31, 2023. Per county municipal code there is a 27-night/28-day minimum stay requirement.
Unique Benefits
The property has its own private beach and beach bottom out to the end of the rock jetty (refer to the aerial picture). It is a great land base for a boater. If you prefer to stay on land, there is an ever-changing view of the horizon to the ocean. We had a couple of guests who are cyclists, who used our house as their base. Whether you are a bird watcher or not, you will enjoy the various shorebirds that frequent the beach, hunt over the ocean, and fly by at eye level. Star gazing is spectacular too. No need to get out of bed to see the sunrise, just lift your head off the pillow. Sunsets are pretty interesting too with the south sky afterglow. It is a great place to stay and chill or work, or come back to after an excursion.
Why Kids Love It
Our children, now adults grew up with the ocean in their back yard.
The Key-ver beach house is a great place for families to put down their electronic devices and explore and bond through unique outdoor experiences. Whether you spot a pod of dolphin through the windows of the house, a hermit crab or other sea creatures at the beach or on a kayak ride or bicycle and spot a white crown pigeon (the keys are its northernmost territory), or watch an osprey bring a fish back to its nest, you will have quality family time. There are plenty of shooting stars at night (we call them shooters)!
Sea Camp on Big Pine Key offers opportunities for children to learn marine biology and so much more. Google Sea Camp as there is pre-registration and if it is still like when my children went, a teacher's recommendation may be required.
Area Information
Summerland Key (mm 25) is midway between Key West (mm 0) and the Seven Mile Bridge. The Key-ver beach house is 1 1/2 miles from the 'Overseas Highway' (US-1) on the quiet southern tip of Summerland. This property offers a rare opportunity to enjoy an ocean beach and protected canal dockage, both just steps from your door. Situated on deep water Niles Channel, boaters have instant access to the open ocean, Looe Key Marine Sanctuary, famous backcountry flats fishing, the Gulf of Mexico, and more. Summerland Key is also home to the Summerland Key Cove Airport (FD51), a private airport community. If you are a pilot and want to fly in, we will put you in contact with the airport. Whether by land, sea, or air, experience island life at its finest at the Key-ver beach house!
Whether you bring your boat, take an excursion or ecotour, bicycle, or just want to chill, this is an ideal location to do whatever it is you like to do on your vacation.
Attractions Within Walking Distance
Sunset is a block away or a kayak ride around the end of the island. Sunrise is at the beach house. The private beach and ocean are steps away from the house, as is the protected canal for your boat.
There are restaurants a couple of miles away and the Overseas Heritage bicycle path runs parallel to the overseas highway (US 1).
The house is 25 miles from Key West and Marathon and 5 miles from Big Pine Key shopping.
Favorite Places To Eat
At home, after a good day of fishing, fresh fish is the best.
Boondocks, Tonios, Square Grouper...we have a book of suggestions at the house for our guests.
Inside Scoop
We have a "fun book" including inside scoop, the history of Summerland Key, Key West, and some of the famous people who lived and still live here. We also have a small library of local artists and quick reads about Little Palm Island, Henry Flagler, and more, inside scoop in the beach house.
Amenities
Other Vacation Rental Amenities
Some people visit the Florida Keys and never leave the land. That's ok, but there is so much more!
Here are some examples close to the house:
Little Palm Island, a world-class spa and resort is in view off to the southeast from the Key-ver beach house. For a fantasy island experience, it is open to the public for lunch (reservations are a must).
On the ocean side of Little Palm Island (about a 1-mile boat ride), there is a protected patch reef.
Looe Key, part of the Florida reef tract, is part of the only living barrier reef in the continental United States. It is a marine sanctuary accessible by a 6-mile boat ride due east. If you don't have a boat, dive shops run daily snorkel and dive trips to Looe Key, if you bring your own boat, it is an easy trip from the Key-ver beach house.
From our house with binoculars on a nice day, you may see what looks like a city or flotilla to the left of Little Palm Island. That is Picnic Island, a small island with a party atmosphere on the island and its sandbar.
Fishing, diving, snorkeling, spearfishing and discovering await those who enjoy salt life.
Tonio's Seafood Shack & Kiki's Tiki Bar, are a short car ride just across U.S. 1 or you can boat over and dock at these restaurants. Tonio's is on Summerland, Kiki's Sandbar and Grill is on Little Torch.
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Rates
| Rate Period | Nightly | Weekend Night | Weekly | Monthly | Min Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 01 - Jul 20 2024 | $7,400 | 27 nights | |||
Jul 21 - Jul 28 2024 | $7,700 | 27 nights | |||
Jul 29 - Sep 03 2024 | $7,500 | 27 nights | |||
Sep 04 - Oct 31 2024 | $7,000 | 27 nights | |||
May 01 - Jun 30 2025 | $7,000 | 27 nights |
Fees:
Cleaning fee: $300
Pet fee: $100
Tax Rate: 12.5%
Notes:
We require a signed contract for this rental. Thesigned contract and deposit is recieved your vacation dates will be reserved and the dates will be blocked on all other sites including VRBO and AirBnB.
The refundable security deposit is $1,000.00.
Please call or email to discuss pet guests and details of what we offer for your stay.
The house sleeps 6: 1st bedroom has a king-size bed, 2nd bedroom has a queen-size bed and private bathroom; and the sunroom which is open to the living room has a comfortable sleeper couch (see the October 2022 review in which it was described by a guest as the, "super comfortable bed" with ocean and star views), it may be used as a single bed or folds out to a queen size bed.
Cancelation Policy
We aim to have a flexible cancellation policy in order to provide peace of mind in case unexpected events occur prior to your stay that prevent you from traveling. For guests who book direct from us, our coancellation policy is that there will be no refund given to guests who cancel within 60 days of their arrival day. Guests who request to cancel outside of the 60-day window prior to their arrival date, will recieve a full refund. In order to cancel, guests must provide a cancellation request in writing through email. Guests who book through other lodging sites including but not limited to, VRBO and AirBnB will be subject to the cancellation policy outlined under each respective company's terms and conditions.
Availability
Last updated on March 12, 2024
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Hosted by Grace Kiever
Member since 2023
Year Purchased: 2013
About the owner: Bud and Grace have been married for over 38 years. We share the love of the ocean, environment, and watersports with each other, our 3 adult children, and their families. We are scuba divers and avid boaters, and Bud and our son are pilots. Our favorite vacation destination was the lower keys until we moved to Summerland, over 20 years ago. We specifically love Summerland Key, its open space, the neighborhood, and direct access to blue water so much that in 2013, we established the Key-ver beach house. The name 'Key-ver' is a play on our last name and is pronounced the same way. Whether by land, sea, or air, there are plenty of fun and unique excursions in the lower keys and the Key-ver beach house is a great home base. We look forward to sharing this vacation destination and the beauty of the southern end of Summerland Key with you. We live across the canal from the Key-ver beach house and are available if you need anything during your stay. By the way, if you are a pilot and want to bring a plane, we will connect you with FD51, a private airport on Summerland Key.
Why this property? Location, location, location for a great vacation! Our oceanfront beach house is one of the very few homes that have an oceanfront beach and protected canal dockage with instant access to open water. The southern end of Summerland is a special place; its open space is filled with palm trees, tropical gardens, native plants, birds, and other wildlife that share the island with those fortunate enough to find and take the time to enjoy it. We hope that you will enjoy our beach house on Summerland Key and experience island living and all that the lower keys have to offer. The Key-ver beach house has served boaters, fishermen, divers, enthusiastic bicyclers, and many people who just want to explore the keys. It is a great house in a very special location to do all that and more.
The views are truly where the sky meets the sea. The ocean view from the house is spectacular. The pictures do not do the ever-changing panoramic view justice. You will have to see it and enjoy it for yourself. Very few homes have oceanfront and protected canal access as this one does. Windy days bring out kiteboarders to Pye Key flats for your entertainment and dolphins swim by, near shore. The neighborhood is quiet, located a mile and a half from the overseas highway, off the beaten trail. Summerland Key is close enough to Key West to make daily or nightly trips, yet far enough away to enjoy the island breeze, watch the ever-changing ocean, and have a stellar view of the night sky. Please read the reviews of guests who watched dolphins and other wildlife from the comfort of our Key-ver beach house.
For more information and pictures of excursions visit our website:
Links to more information:
CLICK HERE - Our beach house website
Guestbook comments from the host:
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the closest boat ramp?
Our house fun book lists 4 ramps within 5 miles of our house and includes our recommendation for the one we use.
Will we see dolphins, sea turtles and other wild life during our stay at the Key-ver beach house?
Most guests see pods of dolphins pass our house while looking out the windows in our house. One guest saw a turtle and anyone who keeps an eye on the beach will see water birds of many species. The trick is to keep on looking, you never know! Also on walks or bicycle rides, look up (flying or perched you will see osprey, kingfisher, white-crown pigeon (most northern territory for white-crown pegeon) and other more common birds may be observed.
What is the cancellation policy?
Policy is set as per VRBO listing 580052.
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Reviews
Kevin D.Excellent Location - Excellent Hosts
Fantastic location, the view from the sunroom is fantastic. Postcard sunrises to start the day! House was very well equipted with everything we needed during our stay, hosts reached out to check on us and were great to offer suggestions on activities in the area. We loved being able to keep our boat in the canal directly behind the house, super easy access to open water. Trailer parking on site was another big plus. Would highly recommend Key-ver House to anyone looking for a great experiance in the Lower Keys.
Stayed: October 2023 Submitted: November 15, 2023
Owner response
Thank you Kevin and Connie!
Amanda C.Perfect lower keys getaway
Kiever beach house was the perfect getaway for my family. Being located right on the water provided a great view that was entertaining and relaxing. The house is well taken care of. It felt very clean and comfortable. It was convenient to have our boat directly across the street from the house as well as space to park our trailer in the driveway. House was stocked with everything we needed and more. It was nice to have the ice machine to fill coolers on our boating days. The owner lives close by and was very accommodating and helpful with making sure we knew where everything was and how things worked around the house. We look forward to staying again!
Stayed: July 2023 Submitted: August 10, 2023
Owner response
We are happy you and your family enjoyed your stay at our beach house. You and your family were wonderful guests and look forward to hosting you again. Also, thank you for being our first FL Rentals guest and giving us our first review. Thank you Amanda and family!
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