Top 10 Florida Keys Family Vacation Resorts

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It’s around this time of year we notice that parents either wear a frenzied facial expression or their eyes are still, empty pools of exhaustion. Summer was bad enough, when no school meant the kids ran havoc throughout the house. Now, with snow piled high outside your door, the children refuse to venture out into the backyard tundra. Instead, the living room and kitchen serve as military bases engaged in a pivotal battle. If you can save your made-from-scratch bread dough from being catapulted, and manage to find time to peruse our list of Top 10 Florida Keys Family Vacation Resorts, the screams in the background will fade into laughter beneath a palm tree. At any of our Sunshine State resorts, the lush Keys islands provide secluded tranquility along with a variety of activities as expansive as the surrounding gulf and ocean waters.

Parrot Key Resort

Key West, Florida

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Family fun is waiting for you at Parrot Key Resort!Just minutes from historic Old Town in Key West, Parrot Key Resort puts the fun of Key West at your fingertips. Spend a day splashing in the ocean and building... read more

Family fun is waiting for you at Parrot Key Resort!

Just minutes from historic Old Town in Key West, Parrot Key Resort puts the fun of Key West at your fingertips. Spend a day splashing in the ocean and building sandcastles on the beach. Wander the sculpture gardens. Take an eco tour or go snorkeling. At the end of a day of adventure, retire to your comfortable room at Parrot Key Resort. The resort's rooms offer space enough for the whole family. Whether you want a cozy one-bedroom suite or the added space of two bedrooms, the perfect lodging for your family is waiting at Parrot Key Resort.

Address

2801 N Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL 33040

Population

24,649

Elevation

18 ft.

At Home in Key West

Key West, Florida

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Few places in the US feature the amount of tropical beauty and superb rental companies that Key West does. At Home in Key West is simply the best of the best!A veritable Mecca for sun and fun seekers, Key West is... read more

Few places in the US feature the amount of tropical beauty and superb rental companies that Key West does. At Home in Key West is simply the best of the best!

A veritable Mecca for sun and fun seekers, Key West is ideal for both families and couples looking for a romantic escape. Whatever your reason for visiting, your At Home in Key West property will combine luxury with location to great effect. After you get settled into your spacious and cozy property, simply step out the door and survey the plethora of options available to you. Sample the local Caribbean cuisine, head out on a deep sea fishing trip, or simply relax on the beach and catch a tan. Whatever you do, it'll be an unforgettable experience with At Home in Key West!

Address

905 Truman Avenue, Key West, FL 33040

Related activities

Visit the Key West Aquarium or Turtle Kraals to get personal with the local ocean life or Mel Fisher’s Treasure Salvors Museum to see real treasure rescued from the ocean depths!

Fun facts

At Home in Key West has been managing property in Key West since 1997!

Sunset Key Guest Cottages, A Westin Resort

Key West, Florida

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While connecting rooms at a hotel a few miles from the beach seems like a good compromise on your family getaway, shouldn’t have to live with compromise. Especially when this Westin Resort will strive to fulfill... read more

Sunset Key Guest Cottages, A Westin Resort offers 27 remote, pristine cottages with whitewashed walls and Old Florida furnishings. What makes these quaint accommodations even more idyllic is their location on the 27-acre Sunset Key island. Taking up seven of these acres, your one, two or three-bedroom cottage has ample space inside and out. Always steps from the sapphire ocean waves, you’ll wonder how the family arrived in the Caribbean without showing your passports. Enjoying the privacy of a guest cottage doesn’t mean you have to forsake resort-style amenities. Take a dip in the oasis-like zero-depth entry pool, make a serve on one of the tennis courts, request a private chef or dine out at the beachfront restaurant, Latitudes. For a satisfying end to the day, sit back and relish a golden Florida sunset in the Adirondack chair on your front porch.

Address

245 Front St., Key West, FL 33040

Related activities

On a list of 25 things to do in Key West, activities include throwing a coin in the fish mouth of Captain Tony, see a six-toed cat in Ernest Hemingway’s house, grab a dish of gelato or a slice of key lime pie, visit Dry Tortugas National Park and more.

Related Onsite Offerings

Inside your Sunset Key cottage you will find a complimentary breakfast basket filled with muffins, orange juice and other baked goods, along with a newspaper. Also provided are bathrobes, Starbucks coffee, Tazo tea, flatscreen cable TV, complimentary wireless Internet and more.

Coconut Cay Resort & Marina

Marathon, Florida

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Enjoy old-fashioned family fun on the seashore with Coconut Cay Resort.Located just off the soft white sand of the beach, Coconut Cay Resort is a perfect family destination in Marathon, Florida. With the beach just... read more

Enjoy old-fashioned family fun on the seashore with Coconut Cay Resort.

Located just off the soft white sand of the beach, Coconut Cay Resort is a perfect family destination in Marathon, Florida. With the beach just outside your door, it's easy to spend a day on the sand, splash in the water, or fly a kite! More than just beach fun, Coconut Cay Resort makes it easy to explore the water in other ways, too! Snorkel among brilliant tropical fish. Charter a boat and go fishing. Visit the wildlife at several nearby attractions like the turtle hospital. All this and more awaits you!

Address

Overseas Hwy. Marathon, FL 33050

Highlights

With a marina located on site, Coconut Cay makes it easy to go boating or fishing.

Related activities

Want to get up close and personal with sea turtles? Visit Marathon's turtle hospital for a tour!

Barefeet Rentals

Key Largo, Florida

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For any budget, occasion, and party size, Barefeet Rentals is the Keys' destination of choice!There's simply so much to do here! Whether your family is interested in exhilarating adventure or serene relaxation, they... read more

For any budget, occasion, and party size, Barefeet Rentals is the Keys' destination of choice!

There's simply so much to do here! Whether your family is interested in exhilarating adventure or serene relaxation, they have a cornucopia to choose from. Charter a boat for snorkeling the coral reefs, dive shipwrecks, swim with dolphins, and catch the big one on a deep sea fishing excursion! Explore the nearby everglades for a unique and unforgettable eco-adventure. You'll see manatees, birds, and alligators up close and personal (but from a safe distance, of course). As the evening wanes, you'll set sail on a sunset cruise or just dig your toes in the sand and relax watching the gorgeous sunset!

Address

103400 Overseas Hwy #203, Key Largo, FL 33037

Related activities

Vacation rentals are just a short drive from Islamorada, and are surrounded by beachfront views of the Atlantic and the calm waters of the northern Gulf of Mexico, known locally as Florida Bay.

Fun facts

Key Largo is an island in the upper Florida Keys archipelago and is the largest section of the Keys, at 33 miles long.

Tranquility Bay Beach House Resort

Marathon, Florida

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Make Tranquility Bay Beach House Resort your home away from home in the Florida Keys.Located in Marathon, Florida, Tranquility Bay Beach Resort is an ideal location for your next family vacation. These fully... read more

Make Tranquility Bay Beach House Resort your home away from home in the Florida Keys.

Located in Marathon, Florida, Tranquility Bay Beach Resort is an ideal location for your next family vacation. These fully furnished beach houses offer up to three bedrooms and all the convenience of home in a great Florida Keys location. Just outside your door, you will find the soft beach sand that makes the Florida Keys a world-famous vacation destination. Play at the beach, build a sandcastle, or splash in the water. You can also enjoy watersports, get a relaxing massage, and much more. It's all waiting for you at Tranquility Bay Beach House Resort!

Address

2600 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050

Population

10,255

Elevation

3 ft

Coral Bay Resort

Islamorada, Florida

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+1 (305) 664 - 5568

Spend your Florida Keys vacation on the shore with Coral Bay Resort.Enjoy the old-fashioned family fun of a day on the beach with Coral Bay Resort! The cottages from Coral Bay are right on the shore, putting the... read more

Spend your Florida Keys vacation on the shore with Coral Bay Resort.

Enjoy the old-fashioned family fun of a day on the beach with Coral Bay Resort! The cottages from Coral Bay are right on the shore, putting the soft white sand and blue water just steps from the door. Enjoy all the comfort of home in your private cottage with the convenience of a beach location. More than just a day at the beach, Coral Bay Resort puts the family fun of Islamorada just a short distance away! Go snorkeling in the water, take an eco tour, or swim with dolphins, stingrays, and sea lions at Theater of the Sea!

Address

75690 Overseas Highway Islamorada, FL 33036

Population

6,184

Highlights

A day on the seaside is just steps away at Coral Bay Resort! The soft white sand of the beach is right outside your door.

Chesapeake Beach Resort

Islamorada, Florida

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+1 (305) 664 - 4662

Chesapeake Beach Resort offers you everything you want on your vacation to Islamorada, Florida: a variety of exciting activities, comfortable and homey rooms, and plenty of modern convenience.Chesapeake Beach Resort... read more

Chesapeake Beach Resort offers you everything you want on your vacation to Islamorada, Florida: a variety of exciting activities, comfortable and homey rooms, and plenty of modern convenience.

Chesapeake Beach Resort stands on 6.5 acres of oceanfront sands and gardens halfway between Miami and Key West. This beautiful property offers a wide variety of guest rooms and villas, so you're sure to find a lodging option to suit your need. Each one comes with all the touches you want on your vacation: wireless internet, updated interiors, and more! On site and around Islamorada, you will find a wide variety of great activities perfect for the whole family. Splash in one of two heated pools on site. Nearby, try fishing, visit the soft white sand of the beach, or splash in the ocean. All this and more awaits you at Chesapeake Beach Resort.

Address

83409 Overseas Highway Islamorada, Florida Keys 33036

Related activities

Explore the beauty of nature at Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park.

Fun facts

The name Islamorada, meaning "purple island", came from early Spanish explorers in the area.

Rent Key West Vacations

Key West, Florida

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Rent Key West Vacations is ready to connect you and your family with Key West's best vacation rentals, condos, cottages, and historic homes.Rent Key West Vacations’ vacation rentals have fully equipped kitchens,... read more

Rent Key West Vacations is ready to connect you and your family with Key West's best vacation rentals, condos, cottages, and historic homes.

Rent Key West Vacations’ vacation rentals have fully equipped kitchens, linens, and laundry facilities. In addition, many properties come complete with private pools, hot tubs, and tennis courts. While staying in one of Rent Key West Vacations luxury rentals, make sure to explore Key West, the gem of the Florida Keys. Experience the natural splendor of the area with Danger Charters’ all day excursion, featuring guided kayaking through wonderfully enigmatic mangrove islands, snorkeling on pristine and uncharted patch reefs and wrecks, and sailing. Enjoy the rest that the city has to offer by dining at the Key West touchstone Antonia’s, learning more about a world-famous author at the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, and by catching a show at the “Best Professional Theater in Florida,” The Waterfront Playhouse.

Address

1075 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040

Highlights

The staff is well versed on local activities and restaurants, so feel free to ask!

Fun facts

Rent Key West Vacations is one of the oldest vacation rental management companies in Key West.

Sunrise Bay Resort & Club Condominium

Marco Island, Florida

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There's a great time waiting for you on Marco Island with Sunrise Bay Resort & Club Condominium!All of Sunrise Bay's condominiums directly face the beautiful bay, providing our guests with a spectacular view of... read more

There's a great time waiting for you on Marco Island with Sunrise Bay Resort & Club Condominium!

All of Sunrise Bay's condominiums directly face the beautiful bay, providing our guests with a spectacular view of the sunrise. The accommodations consist of 20, 1 bedroom /2 bath condominiums that are fully furnished and fully equipped to meet your vacation needs. You'll be within close proximity of the Gulf of Mexico by way of the resort-owned pontoon boat, and land lovers can visit the beaches by car or borrow a bicycle from the resort and take a ride. Make your way to the various shops and restaurants in the area, or simply stay at the resort and relax in the whirlpool spa or outdoor pool, drop a line in the water from the chickee on their dock or just watch the dolphins play.

Address

10 Tampa Place, Marco Island, Florida 34145, United States

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Another must-see attraction nearby is one of the world’s greatest natural wonders, The Everglades National Park. The park stretches over 1.5 million acres of wetland and provides an important habitat for numerous rare and endangered species like the manatee, American crocodile, and the elusive Florida panther.