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34’ Catamaran Sailboat

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Fridge, cookware/dishes/utensils, dining tables
Property grounds
3 bedrooms, bed sheets
3 bedrooms, bed sheets
3 bedrooms, bed sheets
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Entire house boat

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space

Explore the area

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Key West, FL
  • Popular LocationBoca Chica Nude Beach10 min walk
  • Popular LocationShark Key19 min walk
  • Popular LocationKey West Golf Club8 min drive
  • AirportKey West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)12 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Unique experience to stay on a catamaran and the host will even arrange for you to go out snorkeling, sandbar and fishin...
Trevi
Apr 6, 2024

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.

34’ Catamaran Sailboat

Keys living!!! Come enjoy a relaxing vacation on a 34’ catamaran sailboat, enjoying local sandbars upon charter request(different rates apply) during the day and star gazing at night! This unique sailboat only drafts 1.5 ft of water allowing you to explore back country and relax with the locals if your up for it! If not spend a quiet night at the dock enjoying great views and paddle boarding! Blue Dream Charters has several boats in its fleet including a 28’ whitewater used for short beach days, fishing, and snorkeling and also a 39’ sport fish available for full day offshore fishing for a trophy fish of a lifetime. Born and raised in key west so if you need help with anything I can lead you in the right direction. If you want to get out on the water let me know as soon as you book and discounts can be applied to charter. What are you waiting for? Let’s get out on the water in Key West with a local!

Property manager

Frank Ratcliff Jr

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 4 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Things to do

  • Boat on site

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)

General

  • 1 unit

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
4 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 4
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

About the neighborhood

Key West

This houseboat is located in Key West. Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum and Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Florida Keys Beaches and Smathers Beach. Wilhelmina Harvey Park and Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Boca Chica Nude Beach - 10 min walk
  • Boca Chica Beach - 10 min walk
  • Shark Key - 19 min walk
  • Key West Golf Club - 8 min drive
  • Stock Island Yacht Club & Marina - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Key West Intl. Airport (EYW) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • El Siboney Stock Island - 9 min drive
  • Hogfish Bar & Grill - 10 min drive
  • Yellowfin Bar & Kitchen - 11 min drive
  • Roostica Wood-Fire Pizzeria - 8 min drive
  • Hurricane Hole Marina - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 34’ Catamaran Sailboat pet-friendly?

Yes, this houseboat allows pets (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at 34’ Catamaran Sailboat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 34’ Catamaran Sailboat?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 34’ Catamaran Sailboat located?

Situated in Key West, this houseboat is steps from Florida Keys Beaches and Sugarloaf Beach. Boca Chica Nude Beach and Boca Chica Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, easy access and close to desired destination
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent value
The host was very approachable. The price was very good for the Key West area which made it my choice. Having never spent any time in a sailboat, it took a bit of time getting used to the tight quarters. I was glad they have a full standard bathroom adjacent to the boat. I’d stay here again when in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Curtis von B.

Liked: Cleanliness
WAAAAAY AWESOME!!!!
Frank was freindly,knowlable and super accmodating. The facility was clean and close to everything we needed and far enough away from the noise...the locals where freindly and quiet. Just a great stay....WE WILL BE BACK!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing unique experience
So glad we stayed here! It is exactly what I was looking for. A unique way to visit Key West. It was nice to open the hatches and have a nice breeze and great view of the stars. He has a nice bathroom with shower in the car port. The host was great with communication and was really cool. Definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique experience to stay on a catamaran and the host will even arrange for you to go out snorkeling, sandbar and fishing!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We stayed on the boat over Spring Break. There were 3 of us and we could have fit 1 more. Fitting six would be tight. The owners let us use kayaks and the shower/bathroom near the parking was excellent to clean off after a day at the beach. It’s 15 minutes to Smathers Beach and 20 minutes to Old Town.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Katherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Not fancy but did the job. Absolutely lovely hosts!!! And located in a very safe neighbourhood on a canal. Nice to have access to a nice big bathroom with shower although there is a small boat bathroom on board. Ours sons slept well. Boat is older so don't expect it to be fancy but we had comfy beds, a fridge, a microwave and K-Cup coffee machine. Loved using the kayaks/paddleboards too! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

xavier G.

Liked: Cleanliness
An original way to spend a few nights close to Key West
We originally picked staying on the Catamaran due to it being about half of the cost of staying anywhere else in Key West. The location is 15-20 minutes from downtown Key West and was a convenient, reasonable and original way to spend 2 nights. Frank was prompt to contact us the day of our check in to let us know the boat would be available earlier than planned if convenient for us, which it was. It has AC, a medium size fridge and 3 beds which served our purpose for a family of 4. A shower & bathroom is available under the house and were very convenient, although a toilet was available on board should somebody not want to walk the 30 ft to the main bathroom at night. Remember you are on a boat, tied to a dock in a canal. Altough very protected from the elements (waters were mostly flat 99% of the time), we did have very windy conditions one night and the boat did rock back & forth a little bit. Keep that in mind if you are one to easily get sea sick. Everybody did fine in our group. Overall, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For an atypical Florida stay, I recommend this option. For our family of 6, this was perfect. The kids loved the sleeping nooks and playing around the boat. Just a heads up that this boat is not docked in a marina, it’s in a neighborhood off the owner’s house. It’s only 3 houses inside an inlet thus a short paddle to the larger open water. Free usage of kayaks, paddle boards and life jackets meant we could explore, watch the sunset and cruise around without taking a big boat out. We also had access to a nicer bathroom/shower detached from the main house so we didn’t all have to wait for the bathroom on the catamaran. We were one key away from downtown Key West so easy to pop in and out to beaches, shops and restaurants. The main bed was so comfy, especially one night with a thunderstorm. It was a fun experience for the whole family.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jill H.

Liked: Cleanliness
It’s not for everyone
It’s not very big but if you want something unique to experience this is it. Could use some upgrades if you wanted to watch tv. Even though it says it sleeps 6 it will be a tight squeeze. If they had an outdoor fire pit that would be nice. So it’s super crammed in there with 6 people. Frank and his dad were very nice told us to use anything we wanted so that was a plus. The shower under the house was nice and not a problem to use at all we preferred it actually . If you’re older getting on and off the boat maybe a problem for you so I wouldn’t recommend this place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Frank and family were great to work with. Made sure we had everything we could need. Very welcoming and kind. Beautiful slice of heaven. Kiddos loved new experience sleeping and fishing off the boat
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kent J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and friendly
We had a good time staying on Franks boat. We mostly just slept there and had no issues. Frank was a good host. The boats a/c worked well. Place could use a women’s touch. That would make it even better. Little things like a sheet and maybe a few more amenities like paper towel and such. For the price compared to renting an expensive place in Key West it was well worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Key West easy going;)
Thank you Frank for your hospitality! Great relaxing place and easy going atmosphere. We’ll be back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerrod M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect.
It is as advertised. What isn’t is the friendliness of the owner and his father. Great experience staying on a catamaran.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had fun, close to where we needed to be
We used this for several nights to visit Dry Tortugas and Key West, worked out well for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just like home.
Staying on the boat was just like home on the lake. Great to be on the water. So much better than a typical resort/hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect base for a few days in the Keys
The catamaran was clean and comfortable even during the rain. The additional bath was perfect making our stay comfortable. Slept very well and enjoyed the host’s communications. We used it as a base of operations for three activity filled days. Would book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Michael E.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Bed bug bites
The boat was extremely underwhelming. Very old and smaller than we expected. It was docked in the owner's back yard with a clear view of their messy car port. The stove didn't work, the shower was a wand that you use while sitting on the toilet, or you could use the bathroom in their carport. :(. But the biggest reason we didn't stay for our second night was we woke up the next morning with bed bug bites. Vrbo was zero help in getting us a refund. Don't book here.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer S.

Overall happy
Very friendly owners. Nice location. Away from the normal tourist lodging. Relaxing. Calm. The bathroom in the boat leaks when rains and smells like urine. A plumbed bathroom with shower is provided up near home, which is nice and very clean. Would suggest a few things to make more accommodating/inviting for guests. Cleaning out dishes cabinets, reorganize with cleaner easier to access layout. And having full coffee station with supplies set up. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend to those who want something different.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marta T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Frank was a Wonder host. We had a great time. There were 6 adults and 3 little dogs. We stayed for Fantasy Fest for 3 nights, so weren't in the property for long times, basically just to sleep. Having a bug bathroom outside was a big plus. The area outside the catamaran was big enough for all of us to sit and relax with nice breeze. Neighborhood was quiet and short ride to Key West. We would stay again. Thanks Frank!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lianne P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Owner is easy to contact and attentive. It was a great experience. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great key west trip!
Great location. Nice people!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice experience, Frank was very accommodating
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Boat Camping in Paradise
The boat was spacious for my husband and I. We also booked a sailing charter on it one day which was awesome. It’s very easy to get on and off of this boat.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantasy Fest
The boat was perfect. 3 girls. Slept good. Able to get ready for Fantasy Fest. Used the kayaks and paddle board. Quick short stay simple!! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022