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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire house boat

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

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Key West, FL
  • Shark Key
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Boca Chica Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Stock Island Yacht Club & Marina
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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Florida Keys Living: Your Charming Houseboat Getaway in the Florida Keys!

    5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (6)
    The price is CHF 295
    for 1 houseboat
    includes taxes & fees
    16 Apr - 17 Apr
    Florida Keys Living: Your Charming Houseboat Getaway in the Florida Keys!

    About this property

    Entire place

    You'll have the entire house boat to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

    34’ Catamaran Sailboat

    Keys living!!! Come enjoy a relaxing vacation on a 34’ catamaran sailboat, enjoying local sandbars upon charter request(different rates apply) during the day and star gazing at night! This unique sailboat only drafts 1.5 ft of water allowing you to explore back country and relax with the locals if your up for it! If not spend a quiet night at the dock enjoying great views and paddle boarding! Blue Dream Charters has several boats in its fleet including a 28’ whitewater used for short beach days, fishing, and snorkeling and also a 39’ sport fish available for full day offshore fishing for a trophy fish of a lifetime. Born and raised in key west so if you need help with anything I can lead you in the right direction. If you want to get out on the water let me know as soon as you book and discounts can be applied to charter. What are you waiting for? Let’s get out on the water in Key West with a local!
    During your stay at this houseboat, you're just a quick walk from Florida Keys Beaches.
    • Steps from Florida Keys Beaches and 13 minutes by car from Smathers Beach

    Property manager

    Frank Ratcliff Jr

    Property amenities

    Food and drink

    • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
    • Refrigerator

    Dining

    • Dining table

    Bedrooms

    • 3 bedrooms
    • Bedsheets provided

    Bathroom

    • 1 bathroom
    • Shower
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels provided

    Living spaces

    • Dining table

    Entertainment

    • Stereo

    Outdoor areas

    • Outdoor furniture
    • Patio

    Comfort

    • Air conditioning

    Pets

    • Pet friendly
    • 4 pets total

    Suitability/Accessibility

    • Designated smoking areas

    Things to do

    • Boat

    Safety features

    • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
    • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

    Policies

    Check-in

    Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
    Minimum check-in age - 18

    Check-out

    Check-out before 10:00 AM

    Special check-in instructions

    You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

    Pets

    • Pets are welcome
    • Maximum 4 pets
      • Service animals are exempt from fees.

    Children and extra beds

    • Children are welcome.

    Important information

    You need to know

    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
    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
    Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 4
    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
    This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
    You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

    34’ Catamaran Sailboat Reviews

    Reviews

    9.4

    Exceptional

    Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 31 reviews
    Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 31 reviews
    Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
    Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
    Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

    9.2/10

    Cleanliness

    7.8/10

    Amenities

    8.8/10

    Property conditions & facilities

    7.2/10

    Eco-friendliness

    Reviews

    10/10 Excellent

    walter e.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Great Stay
    Great time enjoying the keys like a pirate.
    Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

    8/10 Good

    Shane

    Travelled with family
    Liked: Cleanliness
    It was 6 miles from key west which we liked. It sits in an inlet so you don’t see much ocean or beach. Property had a separate bath house. Bathroom wasn’t really usable & tv cord was missing so no tv (wasn’t there to watch tv) If you have problems with close spaces, it wouldn’t be for you
    Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Vanessa

    Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
    The property was great and the host was very responsive to communication.
    Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Eric H.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    A great unique way to enjoy the Keys
    Overall it was a great experience.
    Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Juan P.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Amazing Time
    So glad we did not cancel due to weather. The view, stay on boat, and most of all the communication between us and Frank Jr. Great host. We will definitely be back asap. They made us feel welcomed like family. Thank you so much Frank Jr, you are the best. Thanks 😊 again and see you soon Much love, Juan & Jess
    Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Ross

    Travelled with group
    Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    Friendly, easy access and close to desired destination
    Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Michael M.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Excellent value
    The host was very approachable. The price was very good for the Key West area which made it my choice. Having never spent any time in a sailboat, it took a bit of time getting used to the tight quarters. I was glad they have a full standard bathroom adjacent to the boat. I’d stay here again when in the area.
    Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Curtis von B.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    WAAAAAY AWESOME!!!!
    Frank was freindly,knowlable and super accmodating. The facility was clean and close to everything we needed and far enough away from the noise...the locals where freindly and quiet. Just a great stay....WE WILL BE BACK!
    Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Alexander S.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Amazing unique experience
    So glad we stayed here! It is exactly what I was looking for. A unique way to visit Key West. It was nice to open the hatches and have a nice breeze and great view of the stars. He has a nice bathroom with shower in the car port. The host was great with communication and was really cool. Definitely recommend
    Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Trevi

    Travelled with family
    Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    Unique experience to stay on a catamaran and the host will even arrange for you to go out snorkeling, sandbar and fishing!
    Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Gabrielle

    Travelled with family
    Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
    We stayed on the boat over Spring Break. There were 3 of us and we could have fit 1 more. Fitting six would be tight. The owners let us use kayaks and the shower/bathroom near the parking was excellent to clean off after a day at the beach. It’s 15 minutes to Smathers Beach and 20 minutes to Old Town.
    Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

    8/10 Good

    Katherine

    Travelled with family
    Liked: Cleanliness
    Not fancy but did the job. Absolutely lovely hosts!!! And located in a very safe neighbourhood on a canal. Nice to have access to a nice big bathroom with shower although there is a small boat bathroom on board. Ours sons slept well. Boat is older so don't expect it to be fancy but we had comfy beds, a fridge, a microwave and K-Cup coffee machine. Loved using the kayaks/paddleboards too! Thank you!
    Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

    8/10 Good

    xavier G.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    An original way to spend a few nights close to Key West
    We originally picked staying on the Catamaran due to it being about half of the cost of staying anywhere else in Key West. The location is 15-20 minutes from downtown Key West and was a convenient, reasonable and original way to spend 2 nights. Frank was prompt to contact us the day of our check in to let us know the boat would be available earlier than planned if convenient for us, which it was. It has AC, a medium size fridge and 3 beds which served our purpose for a family of 4. A shower & bathroom is available under the house and were very convenient, although a toilet was available on board should somebody not want to walk the 30 ft to the main bathroom at night. Remember you are on a boat, tied to a dock in a canal. Altough very protected from the elements (waters were mostly flat 99% of the time), we did have very windy conditions one night and the boat did rock back & forth a little bit. Keep that in mind if you are one to easily get sea sick. Everybody did fine in our group. Overall, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.
    Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Lucy

    Travelled with family
    Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    For an atypical Florida stay, I recommend this option. For our family of 6, this was perfect. The kids loved the sleeping nooks and playing around the boat. Just a heads up that this boat is not docked in a marina, it’s in a neighborhood off the owner’s house. It’s only 3 houses inside an inlet thus a short paddle to the larger open water. Free usage of kayaks, paddle boards and life jackets meant we could explore, watch the sunset and cruise around without taking a big boat out. We also had access to a nicer bathroom/shower detached from the main house so we didn’t all have to wait for the bathroom on the catamaran. We were one key away from downtown Key West so easy to pop in and out to beaches, shops and restaurants. The main bed was so comfy, especially one night with a thunderstorm. It was a fun experience for the whole family.
    Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

    8/10 Good

    Jill H.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    It’s not for everyone
    It’s not very big but if you want something unique to experience this is it. Could use some upgrades if you wanted to watch tv. Even though it says it sleeps 6 it will be a tight squeeze. If they had an outdoor fire pit that would be nice. So it’s super crammed in there with 6 people. Frank and his dad were very nice told us to use anything we wanted so that was a plus. The shower under the house was nice and not a problem to use at all we preferred it actually . If you’re older getting on and off the boat maybe a problem for you so I wouldn’t recommend this place
    Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Rebecca F.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Family vacation
    Frank and family were great to work with. Made sure we had everything we could need. Very welcoming and kind. Beautiful slice of heaven. Kiddos loved new experience sleeping and fishing off the boat
    Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

    8/10 Good

    Kent J.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Clean and friendly
    We had a good time staying on Franks boat. We mostly just slept there and had no issues. Frank was a good host. The boats a/c worked well. Place could use a women’s touch. That would make it even better. Little things like a sheet and maybe a few more amenities like paper towel and such. For the price compared to renting an expensive place in Key West it was well worth it.
    Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Verified traveller

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Key West easy going;)
    Thank you Frank for your hospitality! Great relaxing place and easy going atmosphere. We’ll be back soon!
    Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Jerrod M.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Perfect.
    It is as advertised. What isn’t is the friendliness of the owner and his father. Great experience staying on a catamaran.
    Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Gabriel S.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Had fun, close to where we needed to be
    We used this for several nights to visit Dry Tortugas and Key West, worked out well for us.
    Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Troy L.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Just like home.
    Staying on the boat was just like home on the lake. Great to be on the water. So much better than a typical resort/hotel.
    Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Melissa O.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Perfect base for a few days in the Keys
    The catamaran was clean and comfortable even during the rain. The additional bath was perfect making our stay comfortable. Slept very well and enjoyed the host’s communications. We used it as a base of operations for three activity filled days. Would book again!
    Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

    4/10 Poor

    Michael E.

    Disliked: Cleanliness
    Bed bug bites
    The boat was extremely underwhelming. Very old and smaller than we expected. It was docked in the owner's back yard with a clear view of their messy car port. The stove didn't work, the shower was a wand that you use while sitting on the toilet, or you could use the bathroom in their carport. :(. But the biggest reason we didn't stay for our second night was we woke up the next morning with bed bug bites. Vrbo was zero help in getting us a refund. Don't book here.
    Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

    8/10 Good

    Jennifer S.

    Overall happy
    Very friendly owners. Nice location. Away from the normal tourist lodging. Relaxing. Calm. The bathroom in the boat leaks when rains and smells like urine. A plumbed bathroom with shower is provided up near home, which is nice and very clean. Would suggest a few things to make more accommodating/inviting for guests. Cleaning out dishes cabinets, reorganize with cleaner easier to access layout. And having full coffee station with supplies set up. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend to those who want something different.
    Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Marta T.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Great stay
    Frank was a Wonder host. We had a great time. There were 6 adults and 3 little dogs. We stayed for Fantasy Fest for 3 nights, so weren't in the property for long times, basically just to sleep. Having a bug bathroom outside was a big plus. The area outside the catamaran was big enough for all of us to sit and relax with nice breeze. Neighborhood was quiet and short ride to Key West. We would stay again. Thanks Frank!
    Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023