Title: Aqua Lodge Houseboat "Tarpon" Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire house boat # Aqua Lodge Houseboat "Tarpon" Waterfront houseboat in Tavernier with an outdoor pool ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71630000/71625300/71625210/f6398a65.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71630000/71625300/71625210/beb7238c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71630000/71625300/71625210/0c1b5e89.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71630000/71625300/71625210/b0fedcc2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71630000/71625300/71625210/8f555f6b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Aqua Lodge Houseboat "Tarpon" provides everything that you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire house boat 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - - - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire house boat to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Aqua Lodge Houseboat "Tarpon" This Aqua Lodge has a master bedroom with a queen-sized bed, equipped with TV and Air Conditioning unit. The cathedral ceilings offer a loft with two twin beds. There is also a queen-sized sleeper sofa in the living room couch. There is a second air conditioner and TV in the living room. The boat has a full bathroom with stand-up shower and full kitchen with 4-burner stove. The boat comes stocked with towels for 4 guests and have limited cooking utensils for your convenience. ## Property amenities ### 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 - Hob - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - 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) ## Similar properties ![25-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91750000/91743100/91743042/12c235b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Treasure Harbor Islamorada - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Aqua "tarpon" Tavernier Aqua Lodge Houseboat "Tarpon" Houseboat Aqua Lodge Houseboat "Tarpon" Tavernier Aqua Lodge Houseboat "Tarpon" Houseboat Tavernier ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=25.010382,-80.51586&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:_vtwCbwljN%40O%3FQ%3FQ%3FO%40Q%40Q%40O%40Q%40Q%40OBQ%40OBOBQBOBOBQBODQBMDQDODODMDQFMDOFOFMFOFMFOFMFOHKFMHMHMFMJMHMHKHKJMHKJKHKJIJMJIJIJKJILIJKJGLILGJILGLILGLGLELGLGLELGNELENELCLENENCLCNELANCNALCNANANCN%3FNAL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%3FNBL%40N%40NBN%40LBNBNBLBNBLDNDLBNDLDLDNFLDLFLFLDLFLFLHJFLHLFJHLFJJJHLHJJJHJHJLHJJHJJHJJLHJHJHLHLHLHLHLFLHJFNFLFNFLFNFLDNFNDLFPDLDNBNDPDLBPDNBPBNBNBPBN%40NBP%40N%40P%40P%40N%40P%3FP%40N%3FP%3FP%3FN%3FN%3FR%3FNAN%3FRANANAPAPANCPANCNCPCNCPCNENCPELEPCNENENGNENGLENGLGNGNGLGLGNILGLIJILILILILIJIJKLIJKJKHILKJKHKHKJMHKHKJMFKHMFMHKHMFMFMFMFMDMFMDOFMDMDODMDODMBOBMDO%40OBMBO%40OBO%40M%40OBO%3FO%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOAO%3FOCOAOAMCOAOCMAOCMEOCOCMEMEOEMEOEMGMEMGMEMGMGMGMGMIKIMGMIKGKKMIKIKKKIKIKKKKIKKKIKKMIKIKIMKMGMIMIKGMIMGOGMGMGOGOGMGOEMGOEOEOEOEOEQCMEQCOCOCQCOCQCOAOCQAOAQAQAOAOAS%3FO%3FO%3FSAO&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=qnaGPCizQ6ZhNlCZi-N9FuJNh8Q=) Tavernier, FL #### What's nearby - Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Florida Keys Dive Center - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles - Laura Quinn Wild Bird Sanctuary - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles - Harry Harris Park - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles - Baker's Cay Resort Beach - 10 min drive - 6.6 miles #### 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 ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Aqua Lodge Houseboat "Tarpon" have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is Aqua Lodge Houseboat "Tarpon" pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Aqua Lodge Houseboat "Tarpon"? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Aqua Lodge Houseboat "Tarpon"? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Aqua Lodge Houseboat "Tarpon" located? > Situated on the waterfront, this houseboat is within a 15-minute walk of Mangrove Marina and Mariners Hospital. Florida Keys Dive Center and Harry Harris Park are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Aqua Lodge Houseboat "Tarpon" Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 18 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joseph 31 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication We had a great time, will definitely book again. ##### Joseph Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelli W., mass 22 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Aqua lodge This was a really fun place to stay! Very chill pace People were all super friendly ##### Kelli W. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike W C. 30 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great trip Convenient location to activities in upper keys. Small kids enjoyed the loft. Fun adventure to stay in the boat for a weekend. ##### Mike W C. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Matt J. 4 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice place to stay. A cool place to stay. facilities were good. Negatives were the bedding was a little course for my liking and the A/C was noisy. ##### Matt J. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth L. 6 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### So much fun Really a fun little place to stay. Convenient to grocery store and CVS and lots of restaurants. Pool was warm and clean. The decor of the Tarpon was very nice. We had a great time. ##### Elizabeth L. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 26 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Amazing time! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### john 30 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Thank you Mike! We had a great time! ##### john Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael F. 24 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wow! What an incredible houseboat! Great location! So fun for our kids. Super Clean and in great condition. ##### Michael F. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Monica 27 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Pool is really small. Not much to do in the area. You need a boat or other plans. It’s close to restaurants and other attractions:) Marina is very nice and clean also very quiet and night. ##### Monica Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard F. 1 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful houseboat Our family had a wonderful time staying on this houseboat. Nice marina with adequate amenities (pool, bar, food truck, music at night, outdoor showers, etc). Staff was very friendly. Mike was awesome! The marina is pretty quiet. Best part of the houseboat was the outside decks on the back…one on main level and then another on the roof. Deck was facing west so we had a great sunset view. We would definitely stay here again. ##### Richard F. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chelsea V. 18 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice stay Our stay at AquaLodge was short but very nice. We only got to spend two nights and one full day there but spent the majority of our day at the pool which was very nice. Relaxing on the back porch of the boat to watch the sunset was beautiful and we got to see jellyfish and other small marine life. There was a leak from one of the air conditioners but Robert listened to what we had to say and we showed him what was going on and he addressed it right away. I would definitely go again! ##### Chelsea V. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel V. 29 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Unique and very enjoyable experience! It was just two of us for 5 days but it would still be comfortable with a couple more people. Easy to check in and out and work with the staff. We never needed anything. They gave great recommendations on food in the area. The location is excellent, easy parking and close to but not too close to the main road. The Tarpon boat is close to others but we still felt we had enough privacy. The boat does rock a little with wind and waves, so if you are sensitive to that something to be aware of. I'm relatively sensitive but it wasn't enough to bother me, in fact it added to the experience. It was very clean. For some reason, every shop in the keys uses that purple fabuloso cleaner. It was VERY strong on the boat. Even after venting with the windows and doors open for awhile it was overpowering. If we come back, we might request a different cleaner is used prior to our check in. After a day out exploring the keys, it was great to sit on the balcony, have a couple drinks and watch the sunset. Highly recommend this place. ##### Daniel V. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### mandi p., Windermere, FL 3 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Birthday weekend This place is beyond amazing. Small but perfectly formed. So cute inside, spotlessly clean, absolutely would 100% recommend. ##### mandi p. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James & Patty W. 29 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best lil spot in the Keys!!! We had the time of our Life @ Mangrove Marina. We stayed in the TARPON. Huge space for 2 people, super clean, and everything you need!!! We enjoyed the quiet pool area, and had a few cold ones at the Tiki Bar, with José and his adorable son. We didn't want to leave when our time was done, but we'll definitely be back!!! ##### James & Patty W. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### digger a. 17 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Two adults stayed and it was comfortable. The location is great, beautiful deck to have coffee in the morning or watch the sunset. About a 2hr drive to key west. Very unique place to stay!! ##### digger a. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### gina p. 27 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Authentic Marina So fun to sleep right on the water knowing all that marine life is just under you. Thanks for a great stay! ##### gina p. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### anna p. 15 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Host was great. The original boat we were to stay in had a couple issues, and our host arranged another exact boat prior to us arriving and allowed us to choose which boat we would prefer. Absolutely beautiful views, especially sunset from the rooftop deck. ##### anna p. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nick M. 1 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing! The staff, location, and property are all just amazing. We will definitely be staying here again the next time we come back. ##### Nick M. Stayed 2 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Justin C. 18 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quick float Really nice and cozy - awesome decks for chilling and watching the sunrise/sunset. Only disappointment was not being able to fish off the back of the boat, but that's a harbor rule, not the boat. Great stay. ##### Justin C. Stayed 2 nights in May 2022