
Axel’s take
An excellent small-cottage escape for quiet waterfront days, not full-service resort living.
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Axel’s rating: 9.4/10 · a small, age-restricted bayfront cottage resort for guests 16+; reservation/check-in 18+
Island Bay Resort is a small, age-restricted cottage property in Tavernier, accepting guests 16+ with reservation and check-in at 18+. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests consistently praise spotless cottages, carefully maintained gardens and genuinely helpful staff. Kitchens or kitchenettes, private decks and complimentary kayaks and paddleboards make it easy to settle in rather than spend every day driving around. The private bayfront beach and sunset views are the main attractions.
The trade-off is simplicity: there's no pool or on-site dining, and a car is useful for exploring. Cottages vary in size, and each accommodates only two people. Cancellation terms are strict, including a charge even when canceling well ahead. We'd skip it for families with children under 16 or a full-service resort stay; for quiet days together, it's a strong choice.
- Rooms
- Individually styled cottages with kitchens or kitchenettes and private decks; sizes vary.
- Cleanliness
- Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise exceptionally clean cottages and grounds.
- Service
- Warm, helpful staff are a consistent strength; arrange arrivals after 6 p.m. ahead.
- Amenities
- Private beach, free kayaks and paddleboards, hammocks, grills and Wi-Fi; no pool.
- Fees and surprises
- Guests must be 16+; reservation and check-in require age 18+. Free parking; half paid upfront, with cancellation or date-change charges and deposit forfeiture within 14 days.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Google · Oyster. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.
The location
92530 Overseas Highway, Tavernier
On Florida Bay in Tavernier, between Key Largo and Islamorada; a car is useful.
Amenities and check-in
Private beach, free kayaks and paddleboards, hammocks, grills and Wi-Fi; no pool.
Check-in
after 3:00 PM
Check-out
before 11:00 AM
- No pool
- Parking (free)
- Accessible
- Wi-Fi (free)
- Kitchen
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Island Bay Resort — Key Largo, United States
Island Bay Resort is a small, age-restricted bayfront cottage resort for guests 16+; reservation/check-in 18+ in Key Largo, United States.
Address: 92530 Overseas Highway, Tavernier. Property ID: 1039357.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/key-largo/island-bay-resort-1039357
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Axel's take: 9.4/10
An excellent small-cottage escape for quiet waterfront days, not full-service resort living. a small, age-restricted bayfront cottage resort for guests 16+; reservation/check-in 18+, scored for what it is.
Island Bay Resort is a small, age-restricted cottage property in Tavernier, accepting guests 16+ with reservation and check-in at 18+. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests consistently praise spotless cottages, carefully maintained gardens and genuinely helpful staff. Kitchens or kitchenettes, private decks and complimentary kayaks and paddleboards make it easy to settle in rather than spend every day driving around. The private bayfront beach and sunset views are the main attractions.
The trade-off is simplicity: there's no pool or on-site dining, and a car is useful for exploring. Cottages vary in size, and each accommodates only two people. Cancellation terms are strict, including a charge even when canceling well ahead. We'd skip it for families with children under 16 or a full-service resort stay; for quiet days together, it's a strong choice.
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Best for: couples seeking a quiet getaway; kayaking and sunset watching; travelers who like self-catering
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Watch out for: no pool or on-site dining; two-person maximum per cottage; strict cancellation terms
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Location: On Florida Bay in Tavernier, between Key Largo and Islamorada; a car is useful.
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Rooms: Individually styled cottages with kitchens or kitchenettes and private decks; sizes vary.
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Cleanliness: Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise exceptionally clean cottages and grounds.
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Service: Warm, helpful staff are a consistent strength; arrange arrivals after 6 p.m. ahead.
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Amenities: Private beach, free kayaks and paddleboards, hammocks, grills and Wi-Fi; no pool.
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Fees and surprises: Guests must be 16+; reservation and check-in require age 18+. Free parking; half paid upfront, with cancellation or date-change charges and deposit forfeiture within 14 days.
Axel's opinion of Island Bay Resort, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Google · Oyster. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.
About Island Bay Resort
- Property type: Resort
- 2-star hotel
- 92530 Overseas Highway, Tavernier
- Amenities: No pool, Parking (free), Accessible, Wi-Fi (free), Kitchen
- Check-in from: 15:00
- Check-out by: 11:00
- City page: Hotels in Key Largo
Room types
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Source: ETG room descriptions.
Economy room
Economy Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Economy Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Economy Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Economy Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard room
Standard room with sea view
- Standard room with sea view — room photo 1
- Standard room with sea view — room photo 2
- Standard room with sea view — room photo 3
Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Double room with sea view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Standard Double room with sea view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room with sea view (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room with sea view (full double bed) — room photo 3
Comfort room
Comfort Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Comfort Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Comfort Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Comfort Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Superior room
Deluxe room
Deluxe Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Executive room
Premium room
Premium Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Premium Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Premium Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Premium Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Classic room
Classic Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Classic Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Classic Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Classic Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Grand room
Grand Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Grand Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Grand Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Grand Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Suite
Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3
Studio
Double Studio (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Double Studio (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Double Studio (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Double Studio (full double bed) — room photo 3
Cottage
- Room features: Kitchen; Microwave
- Cottage — room photo 1
- Cottage — room photo 2
- Cottage — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Cottage
- Bedrooms: 1
- Room features: Kitchen; Microwave
- 1 Bedroom Cottage — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Cottage — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Cottage — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Cottage with sunset view
- Bedrooms: 1
- Room features: Kitchen; Microwave
- 1 Bedroom Cottage with sunset view — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Cottage with sunset view — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Cottage with sunset view — room photo 3
Double Cottage (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Double Cottage (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Double Cottage (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Double Cottage (full double bed) — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Double Cottage (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 1
- 1 Bedroom Double Cottage (full double bed) — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Double Cottage (full double bed) — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Double Cottage (full double bed) — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Double Cottage with sunset view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 1
- 1 Bedroom Double Cottage with sunset view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Double Cottage with sunset view (full double bed) — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Double Cottage with sunset view (full double bed) — room photo 3
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