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Happy Tarpon: Boat Dock - Private Heated Pool - Fisherman and Family Fun!

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this beachfront Islamorada vacation home

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A swimming pool with a sunset view, boats on the water, and palm trees.
A white building with a blue roof, a balcony, and a wooden dock over water.
A concrete patio with a palm tree, a wooden fence, and a blue structure.
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a dresser, and a framed picture on the wall.
A wooden pier leading to a calm body of water with boats in the distance and greenery on the sides.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathrooms2400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Islamorada, FL
  • Place, Lorelei Restaurant & Cabana Bar
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Islamorada Brewery & Distillery
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Florida Keys Brewing Co.
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Islamorada

On the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of this Matecumbe vacation home, you'll find Lorelei Restaurant & Cabana Bar and Keys History & Discovery Center. Islamorada Brewery & Distillery and Matecumbe United Methodist Church are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lorelei Restaurant & Cabana Bar - 4 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Islamorada Brewery & Distillery - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Keys History & Discovery Center - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • beach near Islamorada - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Florida Keys Brewing Co. - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Lorelei Restaurant & Cabana Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wahoo's Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Islamorada Fish Company - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Whistle Stop Pub & Grill - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Happy Tarpon: Boat Dock - Private Heated Pool - Fisherman and Family Fun!

Happy Tarpon - A special place for you in the beautiful Florida Keys. Enjoy our renovated home in the heart of Islamorada. It is furnished for easy tropical holidays. Swim in the heated pool after a day on the water Boating, Fishing, "lobstering", Sailboarding, Skindiving, Canoeing or just enjoying the sunsets. Islamorada has it all. Your boat is next to the house in our deep-water boat dock. The dock holds up to a 28' foot boat in the protected canal. You will have direct access to the Back- country and world-class flats fishing. It is a short run to the Ocean for world-class deep sea fishing. We have a fish cleaning station next to the dock with fresh water.

The center-piece of our home is the heated private Pool directly outside the living room and kitchen. You will love Happy Tarpon. Definitely a great place to relax and enjoy between fishing or scuba or catching lobsters or even sightseeing!!

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 easy living.
Happy Tarpon is centrally located to all that Islamorada has to offer: Walk 1/2 a block to the Lorelei Restaurant and Marina or to other nearby restaurants and activities. We have excellent shopping, dining, fishing, boating and scuba diving in the Florida Keys.
CONTACT OWNER FOR MORE INFORMATION
Islamorada, Village of Islands Rental License #26-0321

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.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 private bathrooms
  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1"on-site accessible parking spaces 1", on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Property located in a resort
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 2,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load the dishwasher

Remove personal items and take out the trash

Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Read the Rules! House and Pool Rules are available in the house information books. Parking cars and trailers can not be parked on the street.

Our dock holds up to 27' boat. Launch at Blackwater Street or Founders Park. Suggestion: keep trailer at Seven Sports Marina.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: There is 1 crib

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Happy Tarpon: Boat Dock - Private Heated Pool - Fisherman and Family Fun! to the airport?

This vacation home is 30.7 mi (39-min drive) away from the Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Happy Tarpon: Boat Dock - Private Heated Pool - Fisherman and Family Fun! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Happy Tarpon: Boat Dock - Private Heated Pool - Fisherman and Family Fun! to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Happy Tarpon: Boat Dock - Private Heated Pool - Fisherman and Family Fun! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Happy Tarpon: Boat Dock - Private Heated Pool - Fisherman and Family Fun!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Happy Tarpon: Boat Dock - Private Heated Pool - Fisherman and Family Fun!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Happy Tarpon: Boat Dock - Private Heated Pool - Fisherman and Family Fun!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Happy Tarpon: Boat Dock - Private Heated Pool - Fisherman and Family Fun! have a pool?

This vacation home features an outdoor pool.

Does Happy Tarpon: Boat Dock - Private Heated Pool - Fisherman and Family Fun! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Happy Tarpon: Boat Dock - Private Heated Pool - Fisherman and Family Fun! to downtown Islamorada?

This vacation home is 0.3 mi away from Islamorada.

Happy Tarpon: Boat Dock - Private Heated Pool - Fisherman and Family Fun! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view Great stay
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Orion T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Amazing views! Can’t beat it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Location

Perfect place to be while staying on the Keys & especially Islamorada. Many fantastic options of places to eat & see amazing sunsets.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy Tarpon is wonderful

Everything was great, beautiful place and location.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy Tarpon

Wonderful property, great location, very responsive and helpful Owner. Great vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melinda J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy Tarpon

Absolutely loved the Happy Tarpon!! Can’t wait to go back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lindsey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Spot!

We had a wonderful stay at Happy Tarpon. It was the perfect location to walk or drive to any restaurants or activities in the area. We loved seeing all the marine life off the dock everyday, renting kayaks and exploring the canals, and swimming in the pool. It was the perfect balance of fun, activity and relaxation.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect house and location

This property was absolutely perfect. Great location with wonderful views of the Bay and sunsets. Unless you can train the Iguanas to mix margaritas and prepare Mahi tacos, don't change a thing.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy Tarpon Review

I had a great week long stay at the Happy Tarpon. Awesome views of the Gulf. Property is secluded from the neighbors on each side. Perfect location to quickly get to everything in Islamorada. Ellen was always quick to address any concerns. Would happily stay here again in the future
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic setting

Great location with very nice pool. Beautiful views of the bay and sunsets. Kitchen was very well equipped. We really liked walking to the Lorelei for breakfast and happy hour. Could not have been nicer. Definitely a place to return when the winters in Wisconsin get cold.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy Tarpon Stay

Had a great spring break trip in Islamorada. The Happy Tarpon was exactly as described and it didn't disappoint. We are a pool family, so there were many hours spent in the pool or sunning near by. The communication with the owners was always timely and they were very friendly and easy to work with. Would highly recommend this spot to anyone looking to relax, see some spectacular views and be close to the local attractions.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal location on Islamorada

My husband and 2 adult children (18 & 22) stayed for a lovely week at the Happy Tarpon. We stayed previously in 2018 so we knew what to expect. Close to everything in Islamorada including terrific snorkeling and fishing spots as well as the sandbar, all a short boat ride away. Only thing that changed from our last visit was the master bedroom downstairs now has two twin beds instead of a king bed. Stairs are currently challenging for me so using the upstairs master wasn’t an option. All in all though a very nice week in the Florida Keys.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Joey S.

Absolutely wonderful

Have used VRBO many times before and have never been so pleased with our choice. We are a family of 6 and we were more than comfortable with the Happy Tarpon. The pictures do not do it justice. Amazing sunsets. The views everyday for dinner were incredible. Most days we ate outside or at the table with the doors open. We brought our kayaks and was an easy launch from the dock. The kids had a wonderful time everyday with the pool. Very close to anything you need. Owner Ellen very easy to coordinate with. Thank you so much for a wonderful vacation. We will come back we had an amazing time.
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shelley V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy Tarpon

Always a pleasure staying at the Happy Tarpon :)
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vladimir O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

We had amazing time ☺️
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Raymond & Debbi K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Time to relax

The property is beautiful and the house is very cozy. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location everything was as it should be. Very clean and had all items needed.

We had a fantastic time. The home had everything we needed. The dock for the boat was excellent great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House

We live in Florida and travel down to the keys a few times a year. You can’t beat the location in Islamorada and the house is perfect for a family. The sunsets are beautiful and the kids loved the pool at night. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zoila M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything was excellent

We loved everything about this property! It is absolutely wonderful-the house is well appointed, clean, and spacious-but the star of the show is the pool area, dock, and the view!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kathy b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Graduation trip

We had an amazing time at the Happy Tarpon. Ellen(the host) is awesome to work with. The house was clean, has a well stocked kitchen, and the beds are comfortable. We are already planning to return next year! Oh, I don’t want to forget to mention the BEAUTFUL sunsets from the dock and we were greeted daily by the manatees❤️
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

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