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Aqua Lodge Houseboat "The Grey Lady"

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Property grounds
Interior
Smart TV
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire house boat

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Tavernier, FL
  • Place, Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Mariners Hospital
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Florida Keys Dive Center
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About the area

Tavernier

This houseboat places you steps from Mangrove Marina and within a 15-minute stroll of Mariners Hospital. Highlights at this houseboat include a kitchen, free WiFi and a Smart TV. .This smoke-free houseboat offers an outdoor pool. .In proximity to this Tavernier houseboat you'll find John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park.
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What's nearby

  • Mangrove Marina - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mariners Hospital - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Florida Keys Dive Center - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Baker's Cay Resort Beach - 8 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

  • Miami International Airport (MIA) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Dillon's Pub & Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Snappers Oceanfront Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Aqua Lodge Houseboat "The Grey Lady"

This houseboat has 2 Queen beds, 1 Double bed and 1 Twin bed. The houseboat has a flat-screen TV with cable in the living room along with complimentary WiFi. When you enter the boat, you walk into the kitchen and can either go downstairs to the bedrooms and bathrooms or take the spiral stairs up to the living/dining area. The sliding glass doors in the living area, opens out to a back patio which, provides the magnificent view of the open waters inside our marina.
The space
Guest access
Mangrove Marina & Resort has full marina services including a boat ramp, fuel dock, wet slips and trailer storage. Bar & lounge is on property providing great food and libations. There is complimentary WiFi in public areas and parking are also provided.
Guest access
DISCLAIMER: We reserve the right to change the houseboats as need to accommodate the Marina: location on dock, exterior/interior. We will do our best to update any/all descriptions.
Other things to note
The is a reservation for a houseboat so if the weather gets bad it may bump just a little.

Max Guest = 6
Room Rate is for 'up to 4 guests'.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Fenced private pool
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Heated pool

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

Aqua "the Grey Lady" Tavernier
Aqua Lodge Houseboat "The Grey Lady" Houseboat
Aqua Lodge Houseboat "The Grey Lady" Tavernier
Aqua Lodge Houseboat "The Grey Lady" Houseboat Tavernier

Frequently asked questions

Does Aqua Lodge Houseboat "The Grey Lady" have a pool?

Aqua Lodge Houseboat "The Grey Lady" has a heated pool and a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Aqua Lodge Houseboat "The Grey Lady"?

No, Aqua Lodge Houseboat "The Grey Lady" does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Aqua Lodge Houseboat "The Grey Lady"?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Aqua Lodge Houseboat "The Grey Lady"?

No, pets are not allowed.

Aqua Lodge Houseboat "The Grey Lady" Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Carra S.

Liked: Cleanliness
My family stays at VRBO's so we can just hang out, cook and play games. There really wasn't sufficient appliances to cook with. Not even an air fryer. There was a toaster and a 2 burner electric heating element thing and the toaster is in desperate need of being replaced. But the food at the dive bar was excellent.. we just had not budgeted and prefer not to eat every meal out. The office ladies were very friendly. We would stay again if they would stock the place with an air fryer, toaster oven, blender, some appliance and this place would be fine
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Ric & Cheryl P.

We did end up leaving early…the temperature and weather cancelled out a lot of our plans so we decided to take off.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

RENEE G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful houseboat

We LOVED the Grey Lady and Mangrove Marina. Like another reviewer stated - location, location, location, which is why I picked this particular houseboat for my husband and I. It sits at the end of the marina with unobstructed views. I only have a few minor complaints. 1) I did not receive any communication regarding the check in process. We arrived at the marina around 4:30 pm and had to call the phone number listed in VRBO to find out how to check in. 2) there was an overwhelming smell of air freshener on the boat that did not go away even with windows open and lastly the TVs did not work. Again, these were minor annoyances. If you have a group or kids, I would recommend bringing games/activities as there were none on the boat-comparing to other VRBOs. Also I did not find any extra blankets for chilly weather. There is plenty of refrigerator space. No stove or oven. Hot plates for cooking and a basic amount of utensils. We would totally stay here again. We loved the community gathering spot with a giant fire pit, bar, food truck and heated pool. Everyone was very friendly and the location was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John N.

Liked: Cleanliness

A short fishing trip with some friends

An excellent place for charter boat fishing.Enjoyed unique house boat. Very clean, etcThe Wi Fi needs to be upgraded since we could not access local network. Otherwise, a fun experience. Dive Bar has excellent food, too. Nice and laid back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy F.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great views and location!

Awesome experience staying on a houseboat. Can’t beat the view! Will be back for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

dnabears n.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family vacation!

Aimee was wonderful with communication before our arrival date. The location is perfect, close to all activities but yet nestled away. The boat house was exactly as pictured, cute, quaint and clean. The property has an outdoor pool, bbq area and outdoor showers (my favorite!) The bar / restaurant was closed during our stay so that was a bit of a bummer but there are so many other places close by it wasn't that big of a deal. The only (slight) negative that I would say is the price. Other then that it was a perfect stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris N.

Liked: Cleanliness

great place for long weekend

Houseboat was located at end of the pier providing great views. It had a great living room area and deck overlooking the harbor. The kitchen did not have a stove but made it work. One of the bedrooms was small but manageable - overall great place for weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina E., Amsterdam, Netherlands

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent! Loved our stay!

Had a wonderful time. All was really nice and we would rent it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rene T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun in the Sun

I brought my granddaughter on this trip for her spring break. The houseboat was such a nice and unique place to stay and she loved it. The location is perfect for all of the things that you might want to do in the Keys but at the same time quiet and peaceful on the water. The boat was very clean and well stocked. The people at the office were very helpful and everything from check in to check out went smoothly.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick Trip to Key Largo

Great place to stay. Highly recommend and hope to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Bill M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique place in the Florida Keys - and best houseboat on the dock!

We really enjoyed our stay on the Grey Lady. Location, location, location! The houseboat is the last one on the slip and faces out into the mangrove marina, with lovely views. It’s also very spacious inside. Upstairs is an open LR -DR area with access to the outdoor seating area. Below are the four bedrooms and two baths. There’s a small heated pool at the marina, which our kids enjoyed on cool winter evenings. Didn’t get any advanced communication like some VRBO properties, but Mike called us on the day of check-in to let us know that the office closes at 5 pm and he left a packet out for us, so check-in was easy. He also left the houseboat lights on for us, which we appreciated. The kitchen does not have a traditional stove top. There are two electric hot plates. There’s lots of refrigerator space (2 minis plus a small fridge-freezer upright). Regular-sized coffee maker, microwave, and toaster. We comfortably ate breakfast and lunches but decided to eat dinners out. We didn’t need the fourth bedroom with the single bed but it’s a small space - would be perfect for a kid. All in all, this was a fun experience and great location to enjoy the Florida Keys!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B., Pawcatuck, CT, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Houseboatin

Just three adult males looking to do some fishing and diving for 4 days in the keys. Found this place, it was perfect for our needs. The only thing that didn't cooperate was the weather but that's certainly wasn't the houseboat's fault. Already planning another trip during better weather.!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C., Amarillo, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Sister's Vacay

Amazing! Wonderful! Fabulous! Outstanding! We don't want to leave😩 Will be back!! So cozy!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot

Small glitch w key pickup but otherwise seamless and enjoyable. Left some belongings there and they were super attentive to helping with that.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rodger P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great experience

Five star. Lots of space.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Something different

We were trying to find something different than a hotel/in and came across the houseboats. Checking was easy, the place was clean. A relaxing stay while being close to everything key largo, tavernier, and Islamorada have to offer. As a plus, we saw dolphins and jellyfish floating around in the mornings.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betty E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awedome Vaca

We were married on the house boat and loved living on the water for our honeymoon Mike was always ready with grin to make our day complete. Food truck was amazing
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teri W.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Grey Lady was wonderful!

It was fun staying on a houseboat as a group. The management took great care of us and let us park the motorcycles up nice and close to the dock. They recommended a charter boat for fishing out of Key Largo that we thoroughly enjoyed and supplied little random things when we needed them. We would definitely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris and Melanie F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot to hangout in the Keys

Our family of four and two friends were very happy with this rental. The location is great, right on the end of the harbor with magnificent sunsets off the back deck. And there is a perfect little restaurant/bar in the harbor that we went to often for drinks and tacos. The whole experience was excellent thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosellen R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house boat

Spacious, clean, quiet, and close to activities. This was a great place to stay, manager was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bill R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Engagement celebration

Our oldest daughter, none the wiser, was proposed to. She never saw it coming. A great surprise. We will return to the Gray Lady!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique and cool experience

We very much enjoyed our stay on the Gray Lady! Boat is as pictured, beautiful views of the water and sunsets. Pool was also a big hit. Would definitely come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kendra G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place to stay

Mike was amazing with communication and getting us checked in, and the place was beautiful and quiet. Would recommend this to anyone, and we will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022