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Anyone know Keys motel with dock?
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| Author | Topic: Anyone know Keys motel with dock? |
| Curtis Johnson |
posted 10-28-2003 09:19 PM ET (US)  
Anyone know of a motel they could recommend with a dock in the keys? Any chance of reasonable rates would be appreciated. Thanks Curtis |
| cmarques |
posted 10-28-2003 09:41 PM ET (US)
Where do you want to go in the Keys? We stayed this past June in Marathon at the Royal Blue Hawaiian- not the Ritz but o.k. to sleep, fish and drink. It is right at Vaca Cut in Marathon less than 5 minutes to wide open ocean. It has an onsite ramp and free dockage with the rooms. They ran I think $99 a night and we stayed for 3 nights. Kept my Dauntless 160 and a friend's Bertram 20 there. There are only 8-9 rooms and book up fast. My neighbor is going to Key West next weekend with his Velocity CC and staying in a place also with dockage- I will ask him where if I see him tomorrow. I priced several places in Marathon and some never answered back and some were over $100 then extra for boat. This place was nice and clean-had room to park trucks and trailers, ramp and dock right outside room door. Five of the rooms were all from Orlando and everyone met outside at night to grill and BS about the days fishing. |
| Curtis Johnson |
posted 10-28-2003 09:59 PM ET (US)
That may work- thanks. Is there a beach the kids could swim on close by? Thanks again, Curtis |
| cmarques |
posted 10-28-2003 10:07 PM ET (US)
Not sure about the beaches. If taking the family make sure it's the type of place they will be happy in. Fifties type place with kitchenettes etc. I sort of remember on the channel markers going out of Vaca Cut maybe a beach on the left (atlantic side) not sure if public or private as many condos in area? My friend's brother stayed a few miles away in a house with the whole family and did lots of snorkeling at Sombrero (sort of a radio tower a few miles out) They usually go every year and I can try to get you some more info. Chris |
| whalerpoor |
posted 10-29-2003 08:17 AM ET (US)
You will first need to decide what part of the keys you are interested in - there is a huge variation from end to end. There are several on Islamorada. The one that immediately comes to mind is Holiday Isle. They have a beach area and swimming pool, both of which are available for public use. They have dock space as well but I don't care for the way they charge you for it. If you can wait until nexxt week I will be able to get a couple other ideas for you in the same area that will be better. |
| jws |
posted 10-29-2003 08:50 AM ET (US)
Parmer's Resort, Little Torch Key, 305-872-2157. In the lower Keys. Past the 7 mile bridge and all the weekend Miami crowd. Nice family style place. They did have some units with kitchens. Protected boat docking and access to either Gulf of M. or Atlantic. Also way off busy US 1. No "nightlife" or "fast food" in this area. 28 miles to Key West if you need that sort of thing. Everything else you need for a good time is very close, grocery store, drugstore, mom and pop restaurants, gas, bait, dive shops, everything but nightlife and fast food. Looe Key, one of the best dive/snorkel sites in the world is 7 miles offshore. One of the best beaches in Florida is also very close by. It is at Bahia Honda State Recreation area. There is a fee to get in via auto off US highway #1 but you can go via water in your Whaler for free. "Beaches" in the Keys are rare. Out coastline is mostly rocky with mangroves, not the sandy beaches many think of as a "beach". The Holiday Isle resort in Islamorada is not a place I would stay. Big Miami weekend crowds with a "party" type atmosphere. High prices. Have everything on your boat secure from theft. It also has a large fleet of charter sportfisherman boats. It is well know for a long sandbar on the channel going out to the Atlantic. Plenty of problems there especially on weekends when Miami crowd is present. An anything goes type mentality, topless women, drinking, fights. What many call "having fun". The resort, I think, attracts people who may enjoy that type of atmosphere. Not what I consider a family type atmosphere but of course each to his own. Also lots of coverage in local papers about "problems" on the sandbar and ways for Sheriffs to patrol and control it. I have no connection with Parmer's resort but have had many friends with boats stay there over the years. Not a fancy style resort but a great family place for boaters. Our season here is the winter, higher rates and more people. Sept. Oct are probably the two quitest times. The Keys are not cheap compared to many areas but still affordable for many. Beware if you come in the winter. Sometimes the wind will blow for weeks on end, making boating limited to protected waters. Still my favorite time to fish. I've lived in the area since 1983 and am not involved in any tourist related business. |
| jws |
posted 10-29-2003 08:58 AM ET (US)
Forgot to mention. Before you do any fishing or collecting of any marine life you need to be aware of local regulations and there are many. Every bait shop has pamphlets put out by the state with the regs, they're free and available so there are no excuses. If you don't know fish species better also get a fish ID book. Make sure your required safety equipment is up to date also. Your chances of getting checked here are pretty high. |
| tbyrne |
posted 10-29-2003 10:28 AM ET (US)
Coral Lagoon in Marathon was terrific when we last stayed there (around 1996)! No beach, but a pool, dock (canal) and dive shop. Highly recommended! |
| 4whaler |
posted 10-29-2003 04:05 PM ET (US)
Concur with Parmer's Resort, on Little Torch Key, we stay there everytime I go down to dive Looe Key. Have one bed room room's to 6 bed room house available in complex. They just keep buying their neighbors houses when they sell and add to the property. Low speed, laid back, 50s style but nice folks, with ramp and dock. nice pool. The Bahia Honda beach is the best there is for the middle keys and is part of the Florida Park system. Get a set of charts for the waters there though, lots of shallow spots and you need to know where they are if you get out of the channels around the keys. No problem once in open waters though, except don't anchor on the reef (Looe) you'll get a big fine. There are plenty of tie off bouys, the snorkeling and diving are the best in Florida on it. |
| aubv |
posted 10-29-2003 07:10 PM ET (US)
Curtis, There is place in Islamorada called The Chesapeake Resort. I've stayed there a number of times. Has two pools, hot tub, beach, washer/dryers, lagoon with docking(need fenders) a floating dock to swim out to, and a small ramp. Lagoon has lots of sea life. Haven't been there for a couple of years but the place is pretty quite with an occasional football weekend crowd. Quite picturesque and very clean. Accomadations range from hotel rooms facing garden, ocean front suites and seperate bungalows. If you stay in the area go to Manny and Isa's for lunch and diner and lunch and diner and......don't let the size of the place fool you. fwiw |
| Curtis Johnson |
posted 10-29-2003 07:47 PM ET (US)
What a wealth of knowledge here! Thanks to all, and especially to Jim H for making all this happen. I've still got to pin my wife down on exactly where she wants to stay and what she wants (me) to do :) I'll keep checking. |
| PMUCCIOLO |
posted 10-29-2003 07:50 PM ET (US)
Little Palm Island |
| Bob Zollo |
posted 10-29-2003 08:07 PM ET (US)
Look at this web site Old wooden brige near grassy key |
| Kingsteven18 |
posted 10-29-2003 08:28 PM ET (US)
I used to enjoy The Chesapeake Resort as well. It's right next to Holiday Isle but much quieter. |
| KeysNole |
posted 10-29-2003 10:15 PM ET (US)
I rent out both of my homes in the Keys on a weekly basis. Both are in Marathon, and one is actually four homes away from the Hawaiian Botel that cmarques mentioned. If you would be interested in any more information just shoot me an email at CubFan009@aol.com. |
| cmarques |
posted 10-29-2003 10:23 PM ET (US)
Keysnole Was that your Outrage hanging out back? |
| Swellmonster |
posted 10-30-2003 06:56 AM ET (US)
Just in case you have a few moments....... Lodging – Key Largo Coconut Palm Inn - http://coconutpalminn.com Ed & Ellen’s - http://www.ed-ellens-lodgings.com/ Sunset Cove Beach Resort - http://sunsetcovebeachresort.com/index.html Tarpon Flats Inn - http://www.tarponflats.com Lodging – Islamorada/Tavernier Tavernier Hotel - http://www.tavernierhotel.com Cheeca Lodge - http://cheeca.rockresorts.com/ White Gate Court Resort - http://www.whitegatecourt.com Look Out Lodge - http://www.lookoutlodge.com Sands of Islamorada - http://www.sandsofislamorada.com Coral Bay Resort - http://www.coralbayresort.com Days Inn - http://www.daysinnflakeys.com Hampton Inn - http://www.keys-resort.com Holiday Isle - http://www.holidayisle.com Key Lantern - http://www.keylantern.com Kon Tiki - http://www.thefloridakeys.com/kontiki Ragged Edge Motel - http://www.ragged-edge.com Sands of Islamorada - http://www.sandsofislamorada.com Lodging – Marathon Rainbow Bend - http://www.rainbowbend.com Capt Pip’s - http://www.captainpips.com Yellowtail Inn – http://www.yellowtailinn.com Blue Waters Motel - http://thefloridakeys.com/bluewaters Fiesta Key KOA - http://www.koa.com/where/fl/09250.htm Lodging - Big Pine/Sugarloaf Sugar Loaf Lodge - http://www.sugarloaflodge.com/ Big Pine Key Fishing Lodge - http://www.ohwy.com/fl/b/bipikefl.htm Barnacle Bed and Breakfast - http://www.virtualcities.com/ons/fl/k/flk7701.htm Old Wooden Bridge Fish Camp - http://www.oldwoodenbridge.com Lodging - Key West Crowne Plaza - http://www.laconchakeywest.com Southernmost Hotel - http://www.oldtownresorts.com/...x.htm Campgrounds Sugarloaf KOA - http://floridakeys.net/koasugarloaf Fiesta Key KOA - http://floridakeys.net/koafiesta Dry Tortugas National Park - http://www.dry.tortugas.nation...g.htm Sunshine Key Encore Campground - http://www.encorerv.com/unique...n.htm Long Key State Park - http://www.floridastateparks.o...t.asp Bahia Honda State Park - http://www.floridastateparks.o...t.asp John Pennekamp State Park - http://www.floridastateparks.o...t.asp Knights Key Campground - http://www.seefloridaonline.co...athon Tides http://www.saltwatertides.com Environmental Links Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary - http://www.fknms.nos.noaa.gov Chambers of Commerce Key West Chamber Of Commerce - http://www.keywestchamber.com Good places to eat? Boat Rentals http://www.jeffsboatrentals.com Boat Ramps http://www.inshore.com/br-mnro...ounty Fishing and Lobster Regulations http://marinefisheries.org/200...e.pdf http://marinefisheries.org/Reg...s.pdf Weather and Ocean Conditions http://www.florida-keys.fl.us/divecon.htm Bridge listing http://www.florida-keys.fl.us/bridges.htm Marina Listing http://www.florida-keys.fl.us/ypages/ypmarina.htm Recommended Fishing Charters GUYS, I NEED SOME RECOMMENDATIONS ON THESE SECTIONS! Upper Keys - Key Largo/Tavernier/Islamorada Snapshot Charters - http://www.snapshotcharters.com/ Yabba Dabba Do - Steve Leopold http://yabbadabbadoocharters.com/ Middle Keys Key West/Lower Keys Capt. Bill Welder - http://seapro50.tripod.com Capt Steve - http://members.fishingworks.com/CaptSteveH/ Frequently Asked Questions Where is the Islamorada Hump? The Islamorada Hump is located approximately 12 miles from Whale Harbor or Snake Creek Channel (Closer to Tavernier Creek) Where are the Marathon Humps? 409 Hump GPS: 24-35.5' N; 80-35.5' WLoran: 14064.6; 43311.8Depth: 409 ft Where can I wade fish in the Keys? http://outdoorsbest.zeroforum....95444 How wide of a boat trailer can I tow thru the Keys? http://outdoorsbest.zeroforum....96104 Key West beaches? http://outdoorsbest.zeroforum....91747 What's the best way to catch a dolphin? http://outdoorsbest.zeroforum....85539 Indian Key fill ramp? http://outdoorsbest.zeroforum....80847 Family Guide to the keys. http://www.floridakeysbest.com/families/index.htm General Links http://www.florida-keys.fl.us/index.htm |
| Swellmonster |
posted 10-30-2003 06:59 AM ET (US)
A special thanks to the "Dr. Matt" for the above long post. Thank goodness for cut and paste! |
| jstachowiak |
posted 10-30-2003 09:11 AM ET (US)
Missed one, Islamorada MM81.5 Chesapeake resort on the Ocean side but 1/4 mile from bridge to bay side. Going for my second stay in April 2004. Beautiful place and resonable rates. |
| Gene in NC |
posted 10-30-2003 10:56 AM ET (US)
Is Papa Joes restaurant still operating on Isla Morada. It was at the S end on the bay side. Had a long board walk out to a gazebo for sunsets. Never forget it. Great spot. |
| jstachowiak |
posted 10-30-2003 01:30 PM ET (US)
Don't know Papa Joe's, but the Bass Pro Shops Worldwide Fisherman has a restaurant right there that is over the water and you can feed the tarpon under the dock. Great food. |
| KeysNole |
posted 10-30-2003 03:18 PM ET (US)
cmarques, that's not my Outrage. I am actually on the same street as the Hawaiian (121st). We are all on the open water. The Outrage is on 120th, on the canal (but still with a great view). If you really want to hear something funny, the mansion right next to the Hawaiian is the local plumber. Plumbing must be a darn good business in Marathon. |
| WMBS |
posted 10-30-2003 03:24 PM ET (US)
Curtis, my info may be old, but two restaurants, if still there, are worth a try. The Islamorada Fish Company, also at 81.5 has a great outdoor place to eat, and super fresh fish for grilling, etc. It is bay side, i.e. on the right going south. Also the Lorelei on Tavernier Key has great conch fritters, rum tonics for watching for the green flash, and a dance floor. The band I liked listening to, "Big Dick and the Extenders" was great, but no longer playing, according to my last report. Not exactly family fare, at that. SaltWater Sportsman magazine has a classified section with Keys rentals, if none of the help already tendered works out. Wish I was at the Lorelei now. Have a good trip. Mike |
| mustang7nh |
posted 04-29-2005 03:53 PM ET (US)
Just wanted to update the info here (April 2005): Got back from Palmer's Resort (mentioned above). Clean, affordable, nice people. Recommended. I saw The Chesapeake Resort (just drove in) and it looked like a good choice as well. |
| RJG |
posted 04-29-2005 09:30 PM ET (US)
Try floridakeys.com It will tell you all you need to know. If you are taking kids I would recommend somewhere near Islamorada. The snorkling around Alligator Reef is as good and safe as it gets. A bizillion small snappers fill the water and "ol'snaggle tooth" (barracuda)is always close by. It is a great place for kids. |
| David Livingstone |
posted 04-29-2005 09:33 PM ET (US)
The Blue Waters Motel - http://thefloridakeys.com/bluewaters in Marathon, close to the 7 Mile Bridge. We stayed there last May. $99/night for a full kitchen, pool and docking. Great folks. Just across the street from the "Tackle Box". Great fishing, 10 mile run to Bahia Honda for Tarpon. David |
| Curtis Johnson |
posted 04-29-2005 09:48 PM ET (US)
This must be a time warp. I see no new posts since 2003. John Pennekamp is nice, though. |
| Curtis Johnson |
posted 04-29-2005 11:00 PM ET (US)
OK, I get it, although I don't know why. The last 5 posts were written on 4-29-05, not '03. Don't attempt to adjust your set, the Outer Banks Limits have grabbed you by your Mill's Bimini and slung you back two years. |
| WhalerGoFar |
posted 04-29-2005 11:23 PM ET (US)
quote:
Just don't be booking your room the same weekend I plan to be there. I need lots of room to turn the 22 Revenge around and wouldn't want to bump your boat. My motto is "Prepare to Ram"...just kidding. Mike |
| Robob2003 |
posted 04-30-2005 09:47 AM ET (US)
I second the Chesapeake recommendation and there are many others with docking or a boat ramp nearby. Check with the Chamber of Commerce in the area you want to visit. There are a lot of miles between Homestead and Key West. If you plan to go to the Cheeca Lodge or Little Palm Island TAKE MONEY:-) Bob on Tampa Bay |
| nytugcapt |
posted 04-30-2005 08:52 PM ET (US)
I just got home about an hour ago. The KOA at Fiesta Key on Long Key. We stay in our motorhome , but there are motel type efficiency rooms there. The place is terrific. The marina is great. It is just south of the Channel 5 and Channel 2 bridges at Islamorada. They have a nice beach area for swimming and diving, a heated pool and nice bar and grill on the water. it is very family oriented. We go there 3 times each winter. If you haul the boat out on the boat ramp each night and store it on your trailer, it is free. If you want a slip in the marina, it is $20.00 a night.
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| Cristinas dad |
posted 05-01-2005 09:06 PM ET (US)
Try the Key Colony Resort in Marathon. They have a web site. They have a dock, a grocery store, bait shop restaurants all within walking distance. They have a pool, beach is not the best but only a mile away from the 7 mile bridge and like 8 miles to Bahia Honda. One of the best beachs in the United States. Prices are reasonable. Have fun. Cristinas dad |
| jimh |
posted 05-03-2005 12:30 AM ET (US)
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| jimh |
posted 05-03-2005 12:30 AM ET (US)
Someone revived this 2003 thread, and a glitch in the software displays the date improperly. |
| gculver |
posted 07-04-2008 09:53 AM ET (US)
Hey everybody! These are great websites for Florida Keys and Key West information! www.theFloridaKeys-KeyWest.com www.flkeys-diving.com www.flkeys-fishing.com www.flkeys-vacationrentals.com www.flkeysgc.com |
| lakeman |
posted 07-05-2008 08:43 AM ET (US)
I will jump in here, did not see the Edgewater Lodge on Long Key mentioned. I have stayed here for 30+ years, they got hurt by Wilma and the dock are now to county standards, which are very high. Great place, a mom and pop place, if Melinda is there, tell her Terry sent you. They just recently upgraded the place with wi fi and some other things, here is there web site http://www.edgewaterlodge.com/ sorry you will have to copy and paste. |
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