New Listing! Quaint Spanish Colonial House Gateway to the FL Keys & Everglades
Guest rating: 5.0 / 5
Overview
This is a quaint Spanish Colonial-style vacation house in Florida City, positioned as a gateway to the Florida Keys and the Everglades. The three-bedroom, two-bath home offers a full kitchen and a large patio, making it well suited to travelers who want a private, residential base rather than a standard hotel room. It bills itself as a new listing but has already amassed a strong review history.
Rooms & Layout
The house comprises three bedrooms and two bathrooms, described by guests as spacious, spotless, and well appointed with everything needed for a comfortable stay. A crib is available for traveling families, and in-room comforts include air conditioning, heating, cable TV, and an ironing board.
Kitchen & Outdoor Space
A full kitchen with oven, stove, and microwave lets guests prepare their own meals, while the large patio is ideal for lounging and even has space to accommodate a boat, with two marinas roughly 20 to 25 minutes away. An outdoor grill on site supports casual outdoor dining and cookouts.
Amenities
The property is smoke-free and includes practical extras such as free Wi-Fi, free parking, a washer, and kid-friendly features throughout. These amenities combine to make the house feel like a self-sufficient home base for exploring the surrounding region.
Location & Surroundings
The home borders the Redland tropical agricultural area and sits close to Everglades National Park, Biscayne National Park, the Fruit & Spice Park, the Florida Keys, and Homestead Speedway. Several bus stops are within an easy walk (the nearest just 172 meters away), and a range of Cuban, Colombian, Salvadoran, Portuguese, and American restaurants are within a few kilometers, including Sazón de Minerva, La Parrilla Latina, TUGA Portuguese Cuisine, and Cracker Barrel Old Country Store.
Best for
This home is best suited to families or groups exploring the Everglades, Biscayne National Park, or the Florida Keys who want extra space, a full kitchen, and a private patio rather than a standard hotel room. It also appeals to boaters, given the patio's space to accommodate a boat and its proximity to two marinas, as well as motorsports fans visiting nearby Homestead Speedway.
Travel tips
Bring a car or plan around the nearby bus stops (the closest just 172 meters away) since the house sits in a residential area bordering the Redland agricultural district, some distance from Miami International Airport (about 36 km) and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (about 70 km). Stock up on groceries or plan meals using the full kitchen and outdoor grill, and consider timing a visit around Everglades National Park, Biscayne National Park, and the Fruit & Spice Park, all within reasonable driving distance. If arriving by boat, note the two marinas are roughly 20 to 25 minutes away.
What guests say
Guests consistently highlight the exceptional cleanliness and spaciousness of the home, describing it as spotless and well maintained. A recurring theme is the host's attentiveness, including being present at check-in and check-out, offering personalized local recommendations with brochures, and showing flexibility when guests faced travel disruptions. Reviewers repeatedly mention feeling welcomed and well cared for, with several calling it among the best vacation rentals they've stayed in; no negative themes appear in the excerpts provided.
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