Imagine waking up at Aqua Villas, surrounded by the warmth of the bay waters. Experience life on a houseboat with a balcony to sip your morning coffee, and an upper deck for sunset views after days filled with fishing or diving in the Keys.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire house boat
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Parking available
Water view
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About this property
Aqua Lodge Houseboat "Calypso"
It doesn’t get much more unique than the Aqua Villas at Mangrove Marina. Come experience the adventure of living on the water, in a well-appointed houseboat. Imagine waking up, sipping coffee on your balcony and dipping your toes in the warm bay waters… and you haven’t even left your room. After a full day of fishing, skiing, diving, hanging out enjoying the Keys life, there’s no better way to enjoy your evening than watching the sunset off your floating balcony, patio or upper deck.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Fenced private pool
Heated pool
Outdoor pool
Internet
Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Kitchen island
Microwave
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Laundry
Laundromat nearby
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the sea
On the waterfront
Things to do
Heated pool
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Rafting nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
About the area
Located in Tavernier, this houseboat is on the waterfront. John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Jacob's Aquatic Center and MoradaWay Arts & Cultural District. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling. Visit our Tavernier travel guide
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Aqua Lodge Houseboat "Calypso" pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Aqua Lodge Houseboat "Calypso"?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Aqua Lodge Houseboat "Calypso"?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Aqua Lodge Houseboat "Calypso"?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Aqua Lodge Houseboat "Calypso" located?
Situated on the waterfront, this houseboat is within a 15-minute walk of Mangrove Marina and Mariners Hospital. Florida Keys Dive Center and Harry Harris Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Aqua Lodge Houseboat "Calypso" Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
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Great location for exploring the keys, nice boat, met some cool people who were also staying at the marina. Great sunsets and sunrises, boat is starting to get a little old but clean, nice and had everything we needed
What a GREAT experience. The views in the morning and evening were wonderful , like OMG wonderful. Slept like a baby on the water. The faculties in the marina were wonderful, shower by pool was nice roomy and HOT water. Would definitely stay here again!
This is a houseboat that is permanently docked in the marina. There are others, but this seemed the best. So here is the good, the bad, and the things I wish I had known.
The good: This houseboat is probably the nicest of all of the ones available. It has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. There is an upper sun deck that lets you see the entire marina and an awesome sunset, provided the weather cooperates. It is clean, two TV's with full cable, a small kitchen, and a nice front room/dining area. Mike was really nice and very helpful.
The bad: During our stay, the boat was actually listing to one side. They knew of the problem and had a plan to fix it, but it was not gonna happen for us. I would have thought some discount would be in order, but it was never offered. They gave us a pass, but it's a busy marina and we sometimes had to park in another lot.
Wish I knew: It's a long way from the parking area to the boat.They have little "garden" type carts for your luggage and things. Ice makers in the fridges are not connected, so they have bagged ice at the office. There is no fishing nor swimming in the marina. Unless you have a boat or a charter, it's tough to find a good place to fish without traveling a long way. There are two centrally located grills to use, and they are not allowed on the boats.
Summary: A nice stay, very unique, great sunset, price seems a little high for it though. The staff is great, parking area is small, and quite at night.
We stayed on the Calypso- great houseboat-all the amenities and VERY comfortable!! The rooftop was awesome with beautiful waterfront sunsets each night. Great location to discover all the Keys. Would definitely return!
The property was very much as described and overall it was comfortable, clean and well kept. There was an issue getting on board by the older member of the party because of the distance between the boat and pier, and also a noxious odor, at times, from one of the heads.
Josef M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Benjamin
25 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Such a surprise I want to treat a houseboat that really was literally a house on the water with a Great Marina wonderful staff fun taco truck a little bar it was just perfect can’t wait to come back
Stayed with a friend and our 2 teenagers and found the houseboat to be a fun home-base. It was clean and comfortable (incl comfortable beds!), with amazing views all day long from the upper deck. Cooking was somewhat limited due to the 2 burner stove top and small pots, but we figured it out. Overall, recomend this as a wonderful and interesting place to stay!
Fantastic environment to relax and have some fun with friend. Great accommodations and atmosphere !
All three of us agreed that staying there beats any hotel by far. Super nice people at the marina and just can't say enough good things about staying there. Not 1 negative to report. That is coming from a retired airline employee that lived in hotels for a decade. Awesome!! Thanks for the cool memories!!
What a fun way to spend a couple of days in the Keys! The house boat was perfect for our group of 5 adults. If you love being on the water and enjoy the relaxed, laid back vibe of the marina, this is a great way to go! We saw manatee and small sharks swimming around the boat! Awesome! The sunset was beautiful from the top deck! The food truck and bar was a perfect way to end the day. Everyone is so friendly and helpful and made it super easy to check in after hours. Thank you for a great stay! We will be back!
We had a great time on the boat. It was our first experience on a boat but enjoyed it a lot. Great location with lots of great restaurants and points of interest around.
It was my inlaw’s first time saltwater fishing and they had never been out on the water around the keys. They were completely blown away by it. The house boat made it so much better. The easy access and the top deck was amazing! It was fun looking at all the other boats. The band on Wednesday night was epic!