Islander Bayside Villas & Boatslips
4.1
Excellent(244 Reviews)Resort in Upper Matecumbe Key, FL
4-Star Resort
Reasons to book
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsPool, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
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About this resort
Located on the waters of the Florida Bay, the Islander Bayside Resort is less than 5 minutes’ walk from the beach. This resort features a kitchen in every townhouse and an outdoor pool.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Beachfront or waterfront
Gym or Fitness Center
Family friendly
Map of Upper Matecumbe Key, FL
Available Rooms
2 King • 818 ft²
Sleeps 6
+
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2 King • 818 ft²
Sleeps 6
+
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2 King • 957 ft²
Sleeps 6
+
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1 Sofa • 1 King • 1 King • 882 ft²
Sleeps 6
+
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2 Queen • 893 ft²
Sleeps 6
+
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Reviews
4.1
Excellent(244 Reviews)100% verified reviews
4.1
La casa esta muy bien
La piscina y lo que dicen que es playa no existe
4.1
The unit was pretty clean and spacious. Linens were plentiful. Beds were comfortable. It was nice having two bedrooms.
Kitchen was not well stocked. It had the bare minimum. There were no hand towels and many of the utensils were old. The resort fee was way too high given that the villas are not in the main resort. You had to drive 1/2 mile to the resort. The Villa pool was really small.
4.1
Location, boat slips.
Upon arrival front desk lady was short/rude, when entering villa it was run down looking with scratches and scrapes all over the doors and walls. There were several ants in the upstairs bedroom by balcony. Hot water didn’t work til we figured out it was backwards. When bringing these items up, Shannon in HR volunteered to refund the resort fees for three nights stay. I still have not received the refund after paying over $2000 to the property for three night stay with boat slip. I have called several times and they tell me a manager will call me back and no one ever does. This is very unprofessional. I waited four weeks for them to resolve issue before posting this review.
4.1
Loved the
Location of our unit! The location was great! Having the boat slip eventually the end slip was great!!
I was sad to see the beach area not
Usable. Was expecting kayaks and paddleboards. I was expecting on arrival to have the end boat slip even confirmed prior to arrival. Was told on arrival that they don’t confirm the boat slips and for most of the days had a bad middle boat slip. Dock was wobbly and not safe. Dangerous for other boats in marina to get enter and exit marina. Our unit118 is in definite need of some updating. Beds were not comfortable and left feeling ill due to some painted over mold.
4.1
Great location. Quite at night. Never heard neighbors or trucks outside. A/c worked great.
The tiki torches by the pool were not lit. I had to call the Oceanside resort (bayside office closes at 6) every night and complain. 1 night they never came and did it. 1 night only 2 of the 6 were lit. 2 nights they were all lit. But having to call 4 times was ridiculous. Also the pools at the bayside nor the Oceanside resort have a chiller. They were over 100 degrees. Like a giant hot tub with no satisfaction. We had to take a shower by the pool just to cool off. They are apparently closing in aug sometime for a 60 million dollar renovation. Also the marina docks are in need of repair. Lots of loose boards and cleats. The hose valve for our dock didn’t work (would not turn off) and of course the hose nozzle was broken. Not a big deal but for a resort that is 500 a night I was disappointed.
4.1
Very nice area. Friendly staff. Included access to Islander Resort with beach area. And essential, as the beach and pool area at Bayside is very limited.
Apartment worn down, stained sofa and carpets. Peeling paint on doors and door mouldings. Very limited kitchenware for cooking own meals. Based on apartment, not eligible for a four star rating. Phones not working, TV remotes not working. Some dead light bulbs. Told the staff but nothing happened while we stayed there.
Please note that the only aparments that actually has a good bay view is the "Bay Front King". We payed for a "Bay View King", looking right into a big palm tree.
4.1
Andrew was fantastic and very helpful
Location also brilliant
Cleaning was bad
4.1
Great location for our purpose; clean with friendly staff.
Some things could have been better; i.e., ice dispenser in fridge did not work, and the door could not be opened sufficiently to access ice from the storage bin. Clearly a bad location for this type refrigerator/freezer.
4.1
Location and staff. Access to full resort pool and dining were great.
Living room furniture and digital TV were not what we expected. We were scheduled for an extended stay (33-35nights) and so extra time was spent in Villa. Extra soft bed with Noisy overhead fan impacted evening sleep.
4.1
we loved that we had access to the sister resort and the shuttle was available to take us back and forth. Also, we could walk to local restaurants. The boat slips are well maintained and having the hoses available was great as well. The property was clean and the staff was very friendly and professional.
parking was tight, especially with bigger vehicles that are towing boats. Also the king bed was not very comfortable. It needs a mattress topper or something because while I don’t mind a firm bed, this bed was hard.
4.1
Helpful, responsive staff. Good location in Islamorada.
Bare-bones amenities in Villas. TV’s are ancient, in-house cable system even older. Resort amenities are spartan, but clean.
4.1
great location, very nice rooms and full kitchen
4.1
The accommodation has two bedrooms, full kitchen, and washer/dryer. Great for families with children.
Could use updating to amenities such as kitchen accessories, and bathrooms.
4.1
Beautiful place, I would recommend it and come
back. I like the possibility to jump
between their hotel chains and enjoy both beaches.
4.1
pool & view were great!
our room was very musty smelling, and extremely damp… stayed here 2 years ago was great not really happy with it this trip.
4.1
Location
zero
4.1
Great location, a lot of space, great for families!
The pool is not that big though
4.1
nice location and plenty of room
Limited staff or property. Decreases maintenance at property.
4.1
The place was exceptional. I never live comments but this place was such a wonderful place. The staff was excellent. The place was so beautiful. You will never be disappointed if you stay here. !
4.1
Nice size villa with clean and comfortable beds. We were able to check in at 3:00! With 3 adults, we 2 twin beds and king bed worked well! Nice and quiet- very relaxing!
upon arriving, we had 3 electrical outlets that were not working in the kitchen and downstairs bathroom. We told the office staff and they sent maintenance to fix the kitchen ones but the bathroom did not work for 5 night stay. Bathtub drain didn’t drain well. Limited number of dishes in this unit
Villa 111
FAQs
How much does this resort cost compared to others in Upper Matecumbe Key?
The average price for a rental in Upper Matecumbe Key is $685 per night. This rental is $379 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this resort?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Islander Bayside Villas & Boatslips. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this resort?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Islander Bayside Villas & Boatslips. Enjoy the water!
Is Islander Bayside Villas & Boatslips pet friendly?
Yes! This resort is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Islander Bayside Villas & Boatslips?
We found 14 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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