In Key West .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden and 2 miles (3 km) of Lower Keys Medical Center with a stay here. Florida Keys Community College Library and Key West Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Key West Golf Club - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Stock Island Yacht Club & Marina - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
Smathers Beach - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
Duval Street - 10 min drive - 7.3 km
Getting around
Key West Intl. Airport (EYW) - 7 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 15 min walk
The Docks - 4 min drive
El Siboney Stock Island - 16 min walk
Bad Boy Taqueria & Tequila - 3 min drive
Hogfish Bar & Grill - 4 min drive
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 Lodges at Hurricane Hole Marina
Houseboat near Smathers Beach in Key West
This houseboat offers its guests a marina. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
7 guestrooms or units
This houseboat offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with ceiling fans. Each accommodation is individually furnished. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.
Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)).
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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Security system
Fire extinguisher
General
7 units
Ecotours
Individual furnishings
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Lockbox
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Property payment types
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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
Aqua Lodges at Hurricane Hole Marina Key West
Aqua Lodges at Hurricane Hole Marina Houseboat
Aqua Lodges at Hurricane Hole Marina Houseboat Key West
Aqua Lodges at Hurricane Hole Marina Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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.
The boat was nice. The second bed is located in a loft, which we could not get into. Not much headroom for the loft bed. Would be good for a kid. The shower is a bit small and could be a challenge for a taller/bigger person.
The marina is quiet, but the main road can be a bit loud. Getting to Key West from the marina takes a bit to get turned around. Found it was better to go up a couple of streets and make a couple of rights to get back to the traffic light.
The restaurant has good food. All outdoor seating.
I love the area and the restaurant, it’s quite and relaxing
Ann Marie
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
2/10 Terrible
Loris
Travelled with family
Jun 19, 2025
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We were excited at the idea of a houseboat.That did not last. When we arrived, the inside was hot even with the AC running. The first night's sleep was rough. It was hot so at 2 am I was online looking for alternate lodging. Also, the neighbors were very loud. You can hear the noise in your neighbors' boats. The main bedroom had cooled off a little by morning so I didn't book other lodging.
We left for the day and when we returned in the afternoon, the boat was too hot. It was unbearable. We packed our bags and went to another hotel. Not sure if the AC was broken bc it was running but not enough to keep up with the summer heat. The AC also doesn't reach the 2 bedroom area or the bathroom so one child slept on the sofa and the other just sweated it out.
The bedroom areas are tight but the living room space is a good size. The sliding door was very hard to open and close.
I don't recommend this place bc nothing like paying for 4 nights, using it for one, and then having to pay for another hotel for another 3 nights. I didn't contact the owner bc their email didn't list an address but had dashes. Also, it was too incredibly hot to wait for any repair service.
My wife and I had an absolute blast staying here!!!! The Tarpon and manatees were awesome to watch. Very convenient having the restaurant and GTS Outfitters store on site. Wish the store stayed open a little bit later. The restaurant cooked our catch for us and it was amazing. We are already starting to save up so we can return sooner than later!!!
Rowdy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
2/10 Terrible
Verified traveller
Travelled with group
Jun 13, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Bed Bugs
We were super excited to stay here initially. The place was exactly as described and comfortable enough. We had 4 people staying and there was enough room for us to sleep comfortably. However, on day 1, we saw a bug on one of the beds and just assumed it was a normal bug as we did not see any others. After checking out, we all had bites on us in a line/ zig-zag pattern which was indicative of bed bug bites. It was presumed that the sofa couch was infested in them since the person who slept there got the worst bites and her pajama top had blood spots on it. After contacting the host, they told us that there is no way there are bed bugs and that we got bit by something else. They did not offer any resolution of this issue or offer us a refund.
There were rude men on the dock ordering us around. They had nothing to do with our stay. The bar area was really cool and convenient however we didn't eat or drink there as we were totally ignored. We left and went to another place close by that had much better service. Too bad as we would have bellied up to that bar and ate and drank all day and night for the two days we spent there.
Deanna
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
6/10 Okay
Gary, Soldotna
Travelled with family
May 28, 2025
Disliked: Amenities
Right next to busy highway. Had everything you need but not much extra. Beds were comfortable. A/C is a bother with part of the place very cold and part very hot. Unique with being on water. Basically, it is a tiny house.
A very unique stay on the houseboat, we really enjoyed it. Definitely has the old school Florida fishing village vibe, and the restaurant was great too. Will come back.
Just like the pictures! It was so cool staying in a houseboat! We enjoyed the patio area, restaurant was great (happy hour 3-6) with playground ship area. Was able to see jellyfish, tarpoon, and nurse sharks! Big enough for our family of 6 with 3 beds and a fold out couch!
The property is in a fantastic location. The management is very responsive with questions. It has RV plumbing so won't be for everyone, but we had a blast!
Good if you like sleeping in a camper.
Quiet hours were a joke- loud people all hours of the night and then working with saws and hammers at 5 am.
Wendy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
May 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Jane
Travelled with family
Apr 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Comfortable accommodation - need bug spray
Got very timely and accurate communications from the property manager. No problem "checking in" with lockbox, etc. The space was just as advertised - beds were very comfortable and clean, plenty of towels in the bathroom, A/C kept the space at a comfortable temperature.
The listing did give a heads up about the noise level (since it's sitting in a working marina with lots of boats and fishermen in and out!), overall the noise level was just fine / not a problem (and very quiet during the "quiet hours"!
The only issue we had was bugs. Didn't see any the first day we checked in. We did not eat any meals or drink anything other than water in the room - but, the second day when we came back from being away most of the day, there were several bugs (perhaps 8-10) in the sink in the kitchen. They scurried into the space BEHIND the counter/sink - so likely needs some bug control in the sink area!
Loved every minute of our stay!!! We wish that we would have booked a longer stay. Next time we definitely will!!!
Timothy
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
Travelled with family
Apr 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stay with seniors
We were so impressed with the property. It was super clean and had all the amenities we needed. I was worried about staying on a houseboat with 3 senior parents but they had a great time. Best part was the deck in front where we could sit, relax, eat breakfast and watch the pelicans. Looking forward to staying here next time we are in the area.