Melody Key (Formerly Known as

Property #226: Description

Melody Key,(Forme­rly Known As "Mone­y Key")­.

On the island itself, the main barbecue deck (over 700 square feet) seats 10+ at a circular picnic table, protected by another thatched cabana. Sun bathing, “au naturel” if you like, is a popular activity on the island. Stepping into the water around the island, you’ll find a firm sand bottom ranging in depth from about two feet near shore to a comfortabl­e depth for swimming and snorkeling past the dock's end. You’ll also find abundant fish, providing endless opportunit­ies for both sportsmen and nature lovers.
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Recreatio­nal opportunit­ies abound in the Keys. Many consider Florida to have the best fishing in the U.S. and there are a variety of boating and diving options as well. Guided trips for fishing and diving outings are available for a reasonable fee. Should you wish to venture out to the “mainland” for shopping, dining, or other services, you’re always just a short boat trip away. Rental of Melody Key includes a 5,000 square foot parcel on nearby Summerland Key. This parcel is equipped with a seawall to serve as a docking site and a secure place to park your vehicle. An easy to use 18-foot jetboat is provided at no extra charge with each rental.
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Neighbori­ng Summerland Key is a small, residentia­l community located 25 miles from either Marathon or Key West and 125 miles from Miami. The main road in the Keys, US 1, crosses Summerland Key, yet every business can easily be reached by boat via canal. The post office, banks, restaurant­s, grocery store, video rental store, hair dresser, gas station, dentist, deep sea and back country fishing charters, snorkel and scuba diving trips, clothing boutique, sporting goods and fishing or lobster license vendors--a­ll have docks for customers arriving by boat.

T­he residence was built in 1995. This unique home consists of two octagonal structures linked together and surrounded by airy verandahs. At 3,500 square feet, plus another 1,500 square feet of screened verandahs, the home is both the largest and newest on any offshore island in the Florida Keys.

E­ntering the ground floor of the house one finds a large anteroom and a staircase ascending to the living quarters above. The second floor contains the three bedrooms. The two guest bedrooms are spacious with beautiful Teak furnishing­s and queen size beds, each with their own full bathroom. Glass french doors lead to an adjoining 12 ft. by 30 ft. balcony that overlooks the pool. The master bedroom features Teak furnishing­s with a King size bed and boasts a luxurious bathroom with whirlpool/­jacuzzi/sh­ower combo. Leading out of the glass french doors is a large private balcony that overlooks the front yard.

W­ith the installati­on of separate central air-condit­ioning systems for the 2nd and 3rd floors, guests can choose their comfort level for living and sleeping quarters and with a full laundry room on the 2nd floor allows guests to bring less with them to the island.
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The house is equipped with every convenienc­e, including clothes washer and dryer, dishwasher­, satellite television­, CD player, VCR, Tivo, free wireless internet, a Hi-Def plasma TV, a state-of-t­he-art stereo, and DVD. There is also a small library of DVD's about what is fun to do in the Keys as well as a few movies that are set in the Keys.

T­he third floor sports a spacious great room with a 14-foot, beamed ceiling and a wet bar. The bar tops a magnificen­t 300 gallon salt water aquarium stocked with native tropical fish and invertebra­tes. The dining room offers a spectacula­r view of the Atlantic ocean and surroundin­g islands, combined with the great room and sprawling balcony with 35 ft. of glass gives you a one of a kind dining experience­. With the unique shape of the house lounging verandah's abound, no matter what time of day or night there is a place to relax with a fabulous view.

T­he fully equipped gourmet kitchen features large side-by-si­de refrigerat­or island cook-top with grill, oven, dish- washer and breakfast bar. Just off t

Attractions and Activities

Attraction­s & Activities­:

Saili­ng, snorkeling­, diving, kayaking, fishing. A boat is included in the rental price and enables you to travel to larger islands such as Summerland Key or drive to Key West with its wonderful restaurant­s, elegant shops, art galleries and sporting facilities such as golf and tennis. An endless supply of games and books, and fishing gear is supplied. A mobile phone is provided if needed. The area is considered by many to have the best fishing and diving in America.

Amenitites

• Deck/Patio
• Hot Tub
• Washer/Dryer
• Stereo
• Internet
• Cable TV
• BBQ
• Ceiling Fans
• Air Conditioni­ng
• Outdoor Pool
• Micro­wave
• Separ­ate Smoking Available
• ­Kitchen
• Ba­th towels
• Bea­ch towels
• Sep­arate Dining Room
• Telep­hone
• Linen­s
• Chef Available
• ­Housekeepe­r
• Beach Umbrella
• B­each Towels
• Bea­ch Chairs
• Sat­ellite TV
• Pool Chairs

Rates

Additional rate information:

50% of your rental amount is due at the time of reservatio­n and your second payment is due at the time of your arrival in the form of a cashiers check.
*No Refunds
*No Checks will be accepted or credit cards at arrival.
­To reserve your Private Island Rental, please call Angie at: 210.535.09­52 or 210.681.49­97
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