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Islamorada HappyTarpon House:Private Heated Pool - Private Boat Dock- Family Fun

Islamorada HappyTarpon House:Private Heated Pool - Private Boat Dock- Family Fun

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The pool
Looking south
The Living Room
Living room
Comfortable living

Overview of Islamorada HappyTarpon House:Private Heated Pool - Private Boat Dock- Family Fun

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 6223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check out the area

Map
Islamorada, FL
  • Popular LocationFlorida Keys Brewing Co.15 min walk
  • Popular LocationBud n' Mary's Dive Center4 min drive
  • Popular LocationTheater of the Sea4 min drive
  • AirportMiami, FL (MIA-Miami Intl.)94 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Islamorada HappyTarpon House:Private Heated Pool - Private Boat Dock- Family Fun

Happy Tarpon - the best of the Florida Keys and the best of Islamorada! Enjoy privacy in our beautifully renovated home in the heart of Islamorada. It is furnished for easy tropical living inside and out. Swim in the heated pool after a day on the water. Boating, fishing, lobstering, sailboarding, skindiving or canoeing. We have it all. Your boat is right next to the house in our deep-water boat dock. Enjoy a cold drink while you watch the sun set across the Florida Bay.
The boat dock holds up to a 28' foot boat in the deep water protected canal.
Happy Tarpon is a great place to be between fishing trips or water sports. There is direct access to the Back country and world-class flats fishing or a short run to the Ocean for world-class deep sea fishing.
The center-piece of our home is a heated private Pool directly outside of the living room and kitchen. There is a sunning deck/wading area built in the shallow end of the pool.
This home is Perfect for fishermen, kayakers and paddle boarders alike. Fishermen love it. Families love it.
Happy Tarpon has 3 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths. A full-size laundry. And a fully equipted kitchen.
The marble floors, comfortable beds and tropical furniture make this home simply delightful easy living.
Islamorada, Village of Islands Rental License #24-0321
We have a fish cleaning station next to the dock with fresh water.
Happy Tarpon is centrally located to all that Islamorada has to offer: Walk 1/2 a block to the Lorelei Restaurant and Marina. We are also a walk or short drive to many other restaurants. We have the best shopping, dining, fishing, boating and scuba diving in the Florida Keys.
CONTACT OWNER FOR MORE INFORMATION

Keywords: Single-family home, Private Heated Pool, Private Boat Dock, Sunset views. On Florida Bay. Beautifully renovated two-story Islamorada house, free Wifi, cable TVs, Easy Access to Back Country Fishing and Ocean Fishing. Peaceful. Private Home. Manatee watching for the docks. Scuba Diving. Kayaking. Paddle Boarding. Snorkeling. Manatees. Fly Fishing. Off-shore fishing. Swimming. Sunbathing. Shopping. Guided Fishing. Bird Watching. Eco tourism. Wildlife viewing. Para sailing. Pier fishing. Wind surfing.

Property manager

Will Dornan

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Beautiful view from pool to volley ball to private beachfront
Private Beachfront Paradise<br>
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
9.6 out of 10, (60 reviews)
Private Beachfront Paradise<br>

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
There is 1 crib

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The House and Pool rules are available in the house information books on arrival.
Boating information will be provided after booking. This includes "put-in" and trailer storage information.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Islamorada

This vacation home is located in Matecumbe, a neighborhood in Islamorada, and is near theme parks and on the beach. Florida Keys Brewing Co. and Bud n' Mary's Dive Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Indian Key Historic State Park and San Pedro Underwater Archaeological Preserve State Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Islamorada, FL

What's nearby

  • Florida Keys Brewing Co. - 15 min walk
  • History of Diving Museum - 19 min walk
  • Bud n' Mary's Dive Center - 4 min drive
  • Theater of the Sea - 4 min drive
  • Founders Park - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lorelei Restaurant & Cabana Bar - 3 min walk
  • Islamorada Fish Company - 17 min walk
  • Islamorada Beer Company - 8 min walk
  • Florida Keys Brewing Co. - 16 min walk
  • Square Grouper - 3 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rob F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Late Winter Getaway
Had a wonderful week at the Happy Tarpon. The house was perfect for my wife, myself and another couple. We had plenty of room to spare. We particularly enjoyed the backyard and the beautiful pool area. We witnessed gorgeous sunsets from the Adirondack chairs almost every night. Enjoyed launching our rented kayaks and paddle boards from the property (would recommend water shoes for launch). Most days had a mom and two juvenile manatees visit the dock area. The house is in a great location. Lorelei restaurant is a short walk down the road and many other a great restaurants in the area are a short car or Uber ride away. Looking forward to our next trip to Islamorada and the Happy Tarpon.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathryn u.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best week in islamorada
Happy tarpon was wonderful. The house was the perfect location to bike everywhere. It accommodated our family of 5 perfectly. Comfortable and clean. We enjoyed hanging by the pool and cooking meals at the house: Our boat was right there to come and go fishing, snorkeling and lobstering and bar/ restaurant hopping. Sunset was amazing from the house as well
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise
My dad has been going to Islamorada with his family since the 60s. This is the first year we did not stay in our timeshares and it was so perfect, we might do it again next year! Happy Tarpon is a slice of paradise. The boat dock fit our 28' Grady White perfectly. We loved floating around in the pool and watching the magical sunsets from the comfort of our backyard. Ellen was wonderful with communication leading up to our stay and when we had a question on the first night. I cannot speak highly enough of our time at the Happy Tarpon.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

matthew h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay!
Awesome vacation with the family! Thanks so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glendon P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Fishing Trip
Our family went down for fishing and had a great time. We would stay again. Great place, great location, and great owners!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Will Dornan

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We grew up in Jackson Hole, Wyoming with a passion for fly fishing. Will Dornan owns and manages Snake River Angler, the largest fly fishing outfitter in Jackson Hole and in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming. He operates two retail fishing stores. One is in Moose, Wyoming and one is in downtown Jackson. He employs over 20 full time Wyoming fishing guides.
My mom, Ellen, will answer your inquiries. She might be out fishing but will get back to you ASAP.
Will's love of fishing and the ocean led him and family to Islamorada for the best in salt-water fishing. Will's wife and kids love to fish, stand up paddle board, canoe and enjoy the Manatees in the canal by the house.

Why they chose this property

I walked into the back yard of 118 Madeira, stood on the dock and saw a manatee swimming in the canal. I could also see schools of big mangroove snapper hanging out by the pilings. I have fished all over the world from Belize to Mongolia. I could not pass up the chance to buy Happy Tarpon after 22 years of visiting and fishing here. Islamorada is unmatched for the variety and access to backcountry and offshore fishing anywhere in the world. It is also a peaceful, private location for the family. Islamorada is good for the fisherman and the family with all the activities available in the area.

What makes this property unique

Islamorada is not like any other place in the world. The variety of water activities is boundless with snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking, stand up paddle-boarding, boating, wind surfing, kite boarding, fly fishing, reef fishing, and offshore ocean fishing. The beauty of the Everglade National Park is right out the back door. White herons sit on the edge of the pool and look in our living room window (!!) and the manatees come and visit regularly all winter. Ever since I saw my first 100 plus pound tarpon jumping out of the water with my fly in its mouth I have been in love with Islamorada and the Florida Keys.
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