Property
The Moorings is a former coconut plantation, now converted to 18 private lowrise homes and 1, 2, and 3-bedroom cottages on 18 lush and beautiful beachfront acres. The cottages have fully equipped kitchens, televisions, and telephones. Most also have washers and dryers. The property has tennis courts and a swimming pool in the event you are able to tear yourself away from the beach.

Location
Midway down the Keys, Islamorada is halfway between Miami and Key West and 1 ½ hours driving time from each.

Sleeps
2-8.

Highlights
Kayaking, windsurfing, fishing, catching hermit crabs and lizards, or just beachcombing on the sugary sand of the Moorings’ private beach. There are friendly resident cats for children who are missing their own.

Good to know
If a full week isn’t in the budget, some of the cottages and houses have a more affordable two-night minimum stay.

Contact
www.themooringsvillage.com

Written by Jamie Pearson

Property
114 spacious rooms and 1 and 2-bedroom suites on 25 beachfront acres in Islamorada. All rooms are ground level and have well-equipped full kitchens, screened lanais, patio furniture, air conditioning, ceiling fans, picnic tables and outdoor grills. The resort has a gym, private beach and pier, two heated pools (one a zero entry pool), a hot tub, and laundry facilities.

Location
Midway between Miami and Key West on Islamorada.

Sleeps
2-6.

Highlights
Complimentary continental breakfast. They have plenty of gear for water fun (including sailboats, kayaks, water trikes, and snorkel gear) at the Islander. If there’s room in your budget, children 3 and up can wade with the dolphins (5 and up can swim with the dolphins) at nearby Theater of the Sea.

Good to know
Seaweed can really pile up on Keys’ beaches, plus the water is very shallow and rocky. Bring water shoes.

Contact
www.islanderfloridakeys.com

Written by Jamie Pearson