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Key West and Florida Keys Facts for Rental Guests
Quick answer
The waters around Key West and the rest of the Florida Keys are part of NOAA's Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. NOAA says it protects 4,539 square miles of water, from south of Miami west to the Dry Tortugas. On BnB Search, the Key West and Florida Keys vacation rentals hub lists 333 places, 257 of them individual stays. Sources are linked at the end.
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (NOAA)
- Size: 4,539 square miles of water around the Florida Keys, from south of Miami west to the Dry Tortugas, not including Dry Tortugas National Park.
- Boundary at the shore: the sanctuary begins at the mean high-water mark.
- Created: November 16, 1990, after a series of boat groundings on the Keys' coral reef.
Why this matters for renters: snorkeling, fishing and boating trips from a Keys rental take place inside the sanctuary, and sanctuary rules apply there. Check NOAA's regulations before you take out a boat.
What our Key West and Florida Keys listings show
These counts come from BnB Search's own directory data and change when listings are added or removed.
- 333 listings in total: 257 individual stays, 34 resorts, inns or lodging businesses, 39 rental companies, property managers or real estate offices and 3 other local listings that are not rentals.
- Area tags: Key West 206, Key Largo 20, Islamorada 14, Marathon 13, Big Pine Key 4. Our area tags are broad, so open the map pin to see exactly where a listing is.
- Words in the stay titles: of the 257 stays, 33 mention oceanfront, beachfront or an ocean view; 16 mention lakefront, waterfront or lake access; 13 mention a dock; 3 mention a hot tub or spa; 36 mention a pool; 10 mention pets or dogs; 2 mention cabin; 22 mention condo. Hosts write these titles themselves, so confirm each feature before you book.
Browse them on the Key West and Florida Keys hub (map and filters) or in the full Key West and Florida Keys listings directory.
Before you book a Key West and Florida Keys rental
- Which key: open the map pin; the Keys run from Key Largo to Key West.
- Boat or kayak: check NOAA sanctuary rules before going out.
- Dock: ask whether the dock fits your boat and what the host allows.
- Pets: confirm the pet policy and fees with the host.
FAQ
Is Key West in a marine sanctuary?
The waters around the Florida Keys, including Key West, are part of NOAA's Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.
How big is the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary?
4,539 square miles, according to NOAA.
How many Key West and Florida Keys rentals does BnB Search list?
333 listings, including 257 individual stays. The rest are lodging businesses, rental companies or other local listings.
Does BnB Search book the stay?
No. Compare on the hub, then book on the site linked from the listing.
Places to stay in our Key West and Florida Keys directory
Each of these listings has its own BnB Search page. The list is alphabetical, not ranked, and shows no ratings.
- Truman Annex Condominium Rentals
- Vacation Rental - Blu on White
- Waterfront Keys Realty, Inc – Key West and Florida Keys
Sources
- NOAA: Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, about
- NOAA: Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary regulations
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