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The Real Liveaboard Experience. Lets go cruising!

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Living room
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Overview of The Real Liveaboard Experience. Lets go cruising!

Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • GymGymGym
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

Map
Key Largo, FL
  • Popular LocationJohn Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park3 min drive
  • Popular LocationMarineLab Undersea Laboratory3 min drive
  • Popular LocationJimmy Johnson's Big Chill4 min drive
  • AirportMiami, FL (MIA-Miami Intl.)67 min drive

Space details

2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps 4
950 sq ft
Bedroom 1
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
    1 queen bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower
Bathroom 2
    Shower

Room options

About the neighborhood

Key Largo

In Key Largo .Stay at this Key Largo houseboat and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Baker's Cay Resort Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. Lower Sound Point and MarineLab Undersea Laboratory are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Baker's Cay Resort Beach - 1 min walk
  • John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park - 3 min drive
  • MarineLab Undersea Laboratory - 3 min drive
  • Caribbean Club Bar - 3 min drive
  • Jimmy Johnson's Big Chill - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Miami Intl. Airport (MIA) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 2 min drive
  • Sharkey's Pub & Galley Restaurant - 5 min drive
  • Starbucks - 4 min drive
  • Caribbean Club - 3 min drive
  • Big Chill Restaurant - 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.

The Real Liveaboard Experience. Lets go cruising!

This is an all private yacht charter. Only your family and friends aboard along with your captains. License To Chill is back in Key Largo! We are now at a private dock behind a home. The yacht is NOT at the listed address. This platform assumes that since a house address can't change niether can a boats! Please ask about current address after booking.
Ever wonder what its really like? At anchor, in a quiet cove, perhaps dolphins in the morning. Some say its "living the dream". Come join us and find out for yourself.
The yacht DOES NOT STAY TIED TO A DOCK. Each day we go cruising to different anchorages, perhaps some fishing, snorkeling, paddle boarding or playing with the inflatable toys in the bay. No need to worry about sea sickness. All cruising is on the bay side protected by the barrier islands, not on the atlantic ocean.
Our home is a 55 foot Californian cockpit motor yacht. Built in 1991 we lovingly maintain her ourselves,(mostly).She has 3 staterooms, 3 heads, a large salon and sundeck. The galley is complete with microwave, convection oven and a full size refrigerator. There is a on board diesel generator and portable back-up, plenty of power to run the air conditioning and all appliances simultaneously. Note: We do not leave the AC running during the day. Our guest are typically enjoying the outdoors and water activities.
You arrive at the dock in Key Largo mid afternoon. Not to late cause we are cruising today. We will load you and your luggage on the yacht. There will be a brief orientation of the boat and its systems. When you hear the throaty rumble of the big diesels you'll know its time to cruise. Relaxation should set in while the sun sets on the way to our first anchorage. Depending on the time of year and weather this could include some water activities. Along the way its not unusual to be joined by one or more wild dolphins surfing the big boats bow wave and wake. (12 is the record so far).We'll arrive and anchor just in time to witness a glorious sunset, most times. Boat drinks anyone? Dinner will be prepared and served on board. After that we will alternate dining out at a waterfront restaurant every other night. (guest pay for there meals) A light midday lunch is served each day.

There is nothing quite like waking up in a quiet cove aboard a private yacht. We like a morning swim around the boat. There will be fun inflatables tied off the back to relax in. Or you may want to get your tan on. The padded lounge on the bow is perfect for that. After breakfast, we head out to our next destination. That could be to have some fun snorkeling, fishing or paddle boarding. If those things don't interest you then just cruising and enjoying the sights and sounds of the Carribian of America is what we do.

Breakfast is always included. With multiple night cruises, we will alternate, first night dinner on board, next night at a waterfront restaurant and so forth. (not included in charter rate)Access to these restaurants are by inflatable tender. You must be physically able to board the tender. Here's a good way to test yourself, can you get on the floor and get up again with minimal assistance? If so you will have no issues,
There will be a light lunch each day. BOYB .There will be coolers on board filled with ice but you can bring one if you like. There are no additional fees for anything. Check in time is 3pm. Check out time is 12pm.

Property manager

Captain kenneth l Stanley and Captain Monica Ybarbo

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free breakfast available

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Boat on site
  • Gym on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Water sports equipment on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby

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
  • Unit size: 950 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age: 6

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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 birthday parties) 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
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. Parties and events (including birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 4.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Real Liveaboard Experience. Lets go cruising! to the airport?

This houseboat is 59.3 mi (68-min drive) away from the Miami Intl. Airport (MIA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Real Liveaboard Experience. Lets go cruising! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this houseboat.

How close is The Real Liveaboard Experience. Lets go cruising! to the beach?

This houseboat is a short 1-minute walk from Baker's Cay Resort Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Real Liveaboard Experience. Lets go cruising! offer free breakfast?

Yes, this houseboat offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Real Liveaboard Experience. Lets go cruising!?

No, there is no casino at this houseboat.

Is there free parking at The Real Liveaboard Experience. Lets go cruising!?

Free parking is not available at this houseboat.

Does The Real Liveaboard Experience. Lets go cruising! have a pool?

This houseboat does not have a pool.

Does The Real Liveaboard Experience. Lets go cruising! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this houseboat.

How close is The Real Liveaboard Experience. Lets go cruising! to downtown Key Largo?

This houseboat is 2.4 mi away from Key Largo.

The Real Liveaboard Experience. Lets go cruising! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 43 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bob B.

Liked: Cleanliness
65th birthday trip
A well appointed and comfortable boat. Plenty of room for all. Great food and hospitality. As a seasoned boater, I appreciated the professionalism, skills, and teamwork of our two captains. A special diet was handed seamlessly. My request for special consideration so I could fly fish could not have been done better.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

lorri r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Boating the Florida keys
This is a nice boat that has 3 spacious bedrooms. The Captain Kenny has a great sense of humor and knows the keys. It was nice to see places that you could only get to by boat. He was also a guide and has lots of knowledge.His wife/partner Monica was a very good cook and made us comfortable on our cruise! I definitely recommend this stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie G., Chicago, Illinis

Liked: Cleanliness
Making Memories to Last a Lifetime
This is a very unique opportunity that we cannot recommend enough. Captains Kenny and Monica take care of the plan, food and accommodations, you just sit back and relax and enjoy the ride. It was my husband, two kids (14 &18) and me, and we all enjoyed the balance of peace and chill time with activity. You are living aboard Kenny and Monica's 55’ yacht, and experience the upper Florida Keys. We cruised, fished, swam, floated, paddle boarded, tubed and snorkeled. They prepare the most beautiful, tasty and hearty meals and are gracious and welcoming hosts. They personalized our experience and truly made it special. They are safety conscious as well. This is different than a standard charter experience in a couple ways, some ways include... -flexibility on length (they allow for a shorter cruise than most charters) -they spend time with you, you are floating in their home, that being said Kenny and Monica provide a good balance of privacy and companionship. There was plenty of space aboard for all six of us. -you bring your own liquor, was not a problem (and prob saves you money in the end) All in all, I cannot say enough good things if you're looking for a vacation that is different than the norm and if you enjoy, or are curious about, boat life. Kenny and Monica are a lovely couple who are easy to get to know, and really care about their guests' enjoyment and experience aboard License to Chill.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meghan H., Herriman

Liked: Cleanliness
Experience of a lifetime!
This was the most fun we’ve ever had. Only regret is not booking for one night longer. Our kids (9 and 11) were entertained the entire time- snorkeling, paddle boarding, tubing! Never a dull moment. The food was AMAZING! Custom meals to our families liking. The bedrooms were comfortable and spacious. This was a trip of a lifetime that we will never forget.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super crazy fun, exceeded our expectations
I read the glowing reviews before booking our trip. To cut to the chase: the high marks are well-earned. Captain Kenny and Monica craft a brilliantly fun time. My husband, brother and sister-in-law did a two-day cruise and could not stop smiling and grinning. Kenny and Monica made us feel so at home. The meals were perfect; attractively presented and very tasty. The water activities and cruising the coast were massive fun. All of this you will read in other reviews, so I'll state a few cool things that you might not get from the other reviews. 1) First, they really pay attention to what YOU like and adjust accordingly. For example, Monica tweaked the original menu to adapt to some quirks with our Midwestern palates. They could tell we really enjoyed the paddleboarding so they snuck in another excursion the morning we were to depart. And the evenings--oh my. We had background music playing all day. Somehow that morphed into a challenge game of "Name that Tune", then dancing and singing. So, Cap'n Kenny also deserves the title of DJ Kenny. 2) Secondly, there was NO big sargassum seaweed bloom marring our trip. Based on all the scary newspaper stories of its arrival, I was very worried. However, we experienced clear, clean water throughout. All in all, this was a SPECTACULAR trip. I really hope to do it again sometime.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

BRADLEY D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful experience!
This was a bucket list item! So glad we stayed on License to Chill. Captain Monica and Captain Kenny where great host. We will definitely be back. They are truly living the dream and I am thankful for them sharing!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonja S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Get Your License....To Chill, NOW!
We had the best time on License To Chill. Captain Kenny & Monica were exceptional host on board their beautiful Yacht! From the first hug in the drive way to the last we were treated like family. Monica out did herself with preparing wonderful snacks, to beautiful dinners. We enjoyed each anchor point. They showed us their favorite stops! Ocean View had an awesome steak, and we are from Iowa-We know good steaks. We swam, snorkled with cool fish. Went fishing and hold the current record of 70 fish in 80 min, with 6 different species of fish! What a happy accident, or was it? 😀 We explored mangroves on paddle boards, so beautiful! We enjoyed watching the dolphins play in the boats wake. We even named their new dinghy! Two experienced captain's on a wonderfully maintained vessel-she is gorgeous! But the best part of our trip was hands down getting to know these wonderful people. We cant wait to host you in Iowa soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing experience!
We had the best time aboard License to Chill! Captain Monica and Kenny were the best hosts. They communicated with us regularly before our trip, and answered any questions we had. They are so friendly and did an exceptional job making us feel like part of the Chill family. They had fun floats the kids loved, and paddle boards for us to use. The food was delicious, the beds comfortable and the company was even better :) We were sadly only aboard for a night, and the whole family can’t wait to go back for a longer time!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S. K.

Liked: Cleanliness
License to Chill with Captain Kenny and Captain Monica gets another 5 STAR Review
Captain Kenny and Captain Monica made us feel like we were living the dream. From the time we came aboard until the time we pulled back to the dock, it was such a great vibe. The food was amazing, the accommodations comfortable, the tunes were outstanding and Kenny & Monica went above & beyond to make sure that we had a good time. Spotted several dolphin, a sea turtle and even a pink spoonbill, Caught 29 fish (grunts & snapper) and even kept a few. Due to weather we didn’t get to do many water activities. But that didn’t seem to matter … we had the best time. We plan to go back again and even stay longer. Thank you Captains Kenny and Monica.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Captain Kenny and Captain Monika went above and beyond to make us feel like family and show us a great time. Crusin, snorkleing, paddleboarding and swimming, for just 2 nights it felt like a week. Food was amazing and the over all hospitality was top notch Thanks again for a family memory experince. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023