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

3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib

9.9 / 10.0

Outstanding(57 Ratings)

House in Upper Matecumbe Key, FL

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 4 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

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About this house rental

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.
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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.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Map of Upper Matecumbe Key, FL

Nearby attractions

Everglades National Park

48.5 mi

Everglades Alligator Farm

53.9 mi

Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters

45.6 mi

Theater of the Sea

3.7 mi

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

$$$$

9.9 / 10.0

Outstanding(57 Ratings)

House in Upper Matecumbe Key, FL

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 4 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this house rental

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Map of Upper Matecumbe Key, FL

Nearby attractions

Everglades National Park

48.5 mi

Everglades Alligator Farm

53.9 mi

Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters

45.6 mi

Theater of the Sea

3.7 mi

Ratings and reviews

9.9 / 10.0

Outstanding(57 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

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

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Awesome vacation with the family! Thanks so much!

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

Our family went down for fishing and had a great time. We would stay again. Great place, great location, and great owners!

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

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.

8.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

Absolutely loved the Happy Tarpon!! Can’t wait to go back!!

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

Perfect place to be while staying on the Keys & especially Islamorada. Many fantastic options of places to eat & see amazing sunsets.

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

Always a pleasure staying at the Happy Tarpon :)

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

We had amazing time ☺️

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2022

The property is beautiful and the house is very cozy. We had a wonderful time.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

We had a fantastic time. The home had everything we needed. The dock for the boat was excellent great location.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2022

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2022

Everything was great, beautiful place and location.

5.0 / 10.0

Jul 2021

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!!

5.0 / 10.0

Jun 2021

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❤️

5.0 / 10.0

Apr 2021

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.

5.0 / 10.0

Mar 2021

We had a wonderful week at the Happy Tarpon! The location is amazing with perfect sunset views and within walking distance of restaurants and other activities. Lorelei’s restaurant is very close and has good food and music. The house itself was everything we needed. We were a group of three couples and all three bedrooms were equally nice with beautiful views. We rented paddle boards from Backcountry Cowboy Outfitters and they delivered right to the house. We were visited by the manatees almost every day. The pool was perfect for relaxing and enjoying the views. I can’t say enough good things about the Happy Tarpon! We’d book this house again in a heartbeat.

5.0 / 10.0

Mar 2021

We wanted a get away that was fun, beautiful and safe during these crazy pandemic times. Being on the water with our own pool seemed like it would work. The property exceeded our expectations.Each room has an adjoining bathroom and a stunning view so the home is perfectly suited for sharing the space. It’s always hard when one couple gets a fabulous room and the others are lacking.The upstairs has its own little den area with a TV which we could see being used for games or videos away from the main living space. There was even a little office nook in that area where i set up my computer and could easily take a break from the sun and return some quick work emails.We visited a few of the outdoor dining spots but really enjoyed cooking at the property. The kitchen was well equipped. When we had trouble with the grill Ellen arranged for a replacement and thanked us for letting her know about the issue.We paddle boarded, kayaked, boated and read by the pool. We barely got in our car with everything so accessible. It was perfection and so needed.

5.0 / 10.0

Dec 2019

Beutiful property!! everything was incredible and so easy from a boating perspective, right on the bay and easy access to the ocean. Enjoy the local pets ( Manatees ) they come by everyday to say hello

5.0 / 10.0

May 2019

Beautiful waterfront property with unobstructed views of the sunset. A well equipped home with caring owners, Happy Tarpon is a very comfortable rental for two couples, as we were. Close to great restaurants or simply lounge around the property and cook-out on the gas BBQ. Wonderful experience!

5.0 / 10.0

Feb 2019

It was literally perfect for our family of 4.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Upper Matecumbe Key?

The average price for a rental in Upper Matecumbe Key is $833 per night. This rental is $611 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Islamorada HappyTarpon House:Private Heated Pool - Private Boat Dock- Family Fun. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Islamorada HappyTarpon House:Private Heated Pool - Private Boat Dock- Family Fun. Enjoy the water!

Is Islamorada HappyTarpon House:Private Heated Pool - Private Boat Dock- Family Fun pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Islamorada HappyTarpon House:Private Heated Pool - Private Boat Dock- Family Fun?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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

House in Upper Matecumbe Key, FL

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Upper Matecumbe Key, FL

Nearby attractions

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

House in Upper Matecumbe Key, FL

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Upper Matecumbe Key, FL

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Upper Matecumbe Key?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Islamorada HappyTarpon House:Private Heated Pool - Private Boat Dock- Family Fun pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Islamorada HappyTarpon House:Private Heated Pool - Private Boat Dock- Family Fun?

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