With a stay at this vacation home in Summerland Key, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Florida Keys Beaches and National Key Deer Refuge Visitor Center. .This beach vacation home is 5 mi (8.1 km) from Coupon Bight Aquatic Preserve and 6 mi (9.6 km) from Big Pine Key Flea Market.
National Key Deer Refuge Visitor Center - 14 min drive - 11.2 km
Key West Visitors Center - 16 min drive - 12.9 km
Florida Keys Beaches - 16 min drive - 13.0 km
Upper Sugarloaf Key - 26 min drive - 24.2 km
Bahia Honda State Park - 27 min drive - 26.5 km
Getting around
Key West Intl. Airport (EYW) - 44 min drive
Restaurants
No Name Pub - 17 min drive
Kiki's Sandbar - 10 min drive
5 Brothers Two - 10 min drive
Morning Joint - 16 min drive
Forks & Stix - 13 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Beachside @ Torchview Waterfront Retreat
Welcome to Beachside at Torchview located on Big Torch Key.
Beachside is 2 bedroom 2 bathroom waterfront home that offers stunning views on serene Big Torch Key.
Enjoy living the Keys lifestyle with world-class fishing, boating, and snorkeling right outside your home.
Designed to embrace the natural beauty of the surroundings, this two bedroom, two bathroom home has ocean views from the open living area.
The split floor plan allows for privacy and also includes a convenient laundry room.
Situated on over one acre this home has plenty of room for relaxing and exploring the beautiful nature of the Florida Keys.
The home also has a 180” dock for your private vessel up to 50’ with deep water access via Niles Channel to the Atlantic. Here you are just seconds from some of the best fishing in the Keys.
The homes floor plan includes:
Large open floor plan with large sliding windows to outdoor screened porch.
Indoor and outdoor dining for 6
Spacious kitchen stocked with essentials
Master Bedroom with king bed and en-suite bathroom with shower.
Guest Bedroom with 2 single beds
Seconds full bathroom with shower
Sofa sleeper in living room
Full size washer & dryer in unit
Built in desk or “working from home”
Spacious living room with 35” flat screen tv with dish tv.
Screened in porch with outdoor seating, dining and ceiling fans.
Boat Dock: Walk out the back door to your private dock & boat!
Note : Dock does not have shore power or washer down.
This home is the perfect location for families and friends to come experience the real Florida Keys in a timeless area that offers you privacy, quiet and fun!
Please note Beachside at Torchview DOES NOT allow pets. If you are traveling with a furry companion please check availability at Torchview our sister property, listing noted below.
If your party is greater than 6 guests please consider renting our sister property Torchview which is located directly next door to the home. This offers double the space and double the fun! Listing number is: VRBO #2072371
We hope you’ll join us for an experience like no other!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Beach towels
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Office
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
In a rural location
Things to do
Boat
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks 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
Garden
Unit size: 1,296 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 28
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
Property is also known as
House
Beachside @ Torchview
Beachside @ Torchview Waterfront Retreat Big Torch Key
Beachside @ Torchview Waterfront Retreat Private vacation home
Beachside @ Torchview Waterfront Retreat Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 47 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Tim M.
3 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Super place right on the water
Lots of Key Deer. Crystal clear water. Great boat dock. Clean home. Suer internet.
Tim M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bret W.
29 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Family of 5 summer vacation everyone left happy!
One of the best summer vacations for the fam! Having the dock is a game changer with the addition of renting a boat to be able to get around the beautiful waters. Right there at the house you encounter aquatic and land wildlife, the Key Deer are adorable! We saw nurse sharks, barracuda, snapper, horseshoe crabs, baby black tip sharks, amazing sunsets, crabs, iguana. Fishing was a great way to spend the evenings after a day of boating, or if you’re an 11 year old boy, the whole dang day! Many shark, barracuda and snapper were caught. Kiki’s quickly became a dinner staple and we recommend doing the fried grouper bites appetizer, the peanut butter pie, the tacos and load up on the special tartar sauce! Catch live music at 6 for vibes. Definitely recommend a stay at Beachside @ Torchview.
Bret W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Shane R.
21 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
GREAT VIEW
The property was beautiful and clean. You can't beat the view. We brought our paddle boards and fished off the dock. We are looking to rebook for next year.
Shane R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dan S.
27 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome property...
Our second year staying here, what an amazing property. Close enough to the chaos of Key West, but secluded with Key deer everywhere and iguanas walking down the dock. No chickens! We'll be back.
Dan S.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
John N.
27 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Fl keys trip
The property was wonderful, just as descibed we mostly chose this property for the water access as we had a boat and trailer. Unfortunately it was too windy most of the week to dock at the pier so we just used the bahia honda boat ramp and kept the boat on the trailer at night. Very convenient location, a nice 40 minute to key west and 20 minutes to bahia honda .The house is very secluded a very wooded drive in off the highway. Can't say enough about the property, very well furnished and very clean. No issues at all.It is on well water so there is no water available outside for a hose which is understandable. Would definitely stay again.
John N.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ronald D., Grand Rapid Michigan
27 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful stillness
This place was everything it was billed as. Wonderfully quiet and scenic but only 10 minutes from a "normal"grocery store. We saw as much rare and wonderful stuff on the drive to and from the place as we did at some of the spots we visited. We really loved that the porch was screened and thus bug free but that you could go out to a non-screened part for pictures of the sunset - which was remarkable every night. We had great communication from Theresa and the one thing I needed fixed - a part of the grill that was broken - was fixed within hours of me letting her know. Could not have had a more enjoyable stay - just wish it was not so far away from Michigan ;)
Ronald D.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Paul O.
24 Apr 2025
Paul O.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Carl R., Orange Beach, AL
1 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Lots of wildlife
Saw deer and raccoons in the yard, almost daily, one large iguana on the pier, great views
Good place to hang out and relax. Screened in porch and dock we're our favorites.
Brent D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gerri W.
4 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful vacation home on Big Torch Key
I had a wonderful 3 weeks stay at Beachside@Torchview. I loved the privacy of the house, the gorgeous sunset views, and the peaceful mornings sitting out on the deck while drinking my morning coffee. I would highly recommend this house for anyone looking for a quiet getaway in the busy Florida Keys. It was everything I had hoped for, and I will definitely be staying here again if I decide to return to the Keys next year. The house was very clean and suited my needs perfectly, and the host was very accommodating.
Gerri W.
Stayed 21 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Stacy C., Arizona
10 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Second Stay
This was the second time we've stayed at this property. We rented it for fall break 2023 and 2024. We always have a blast at this house! The location is beautiful, private, and quiet. We had so many Key deer in the front yard each evening. The fishing is great. We caught so many fish and several sharks. The house is always clean and comfortable.
Stacy C.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
jim C., Alachua
17 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Sunset / Big Torch Key
All went well except their was a back charge on amount paid several weeks after payment was made. When I contacted VRBO they were no help. VRBO handled issue terrible. VRBO could not tell me why there was a back charge or provide a new billing for amount back charged so I could pay amount again.
I contacted host and she was able to resolve issue and stay was great.
jim C.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
lisa m.
2 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
lisa m.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Adam G.
14 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Adam G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ashley H.
26 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect home with a view
As a family of 4 with a 4 & 5 year old this place was great. We enjoyed coffee on the balcony in the mornings. Fishing off the pier in the evenings. Beds were comfortable. It’s just far enough away to offer seclusion and yet close to things when rainy days take you off the water. Overall this home was exactly what we wanted. Would definitely stay again.
Ashley H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
19 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful & quiet
Property is peaceful & quiet. Enjoyed the location. Awesome sunsets. Home is a bit tired and needs some updating.
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dan S.
28 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
10 days in Paradise
My wife and I chose this property to spend 10 days celebrating our 30th anniversary. Unbelievable. If you want a getaway spot away from the crazies on Duval Street, but within striking distance, this is the place. If you love nature, this is your place - Key deer, iguanas, amazing water life… Sunset views? Stunning. We also rented a boat to explore for a few days, the dock is such a great part of this property. Condition was stellar, completely as advertised. I’ve seen reviews questioning the water pressure, but that is not an issue at all. We had an amazing stay at this property and will be back…
Dan S.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jordan T.
17 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lots to do and see!
We caught mangrove snapper, numerous barracuda, hermit crabs, mud crabs, and anoles, and a drifting sea horse. We saw angel fish, grouper, parrot fish, a sand shark, sponges, stone crabs, horseshoe crabs, key deer, and an iguana, all under or on the pier. Bring a mask and snorkel! A/C was cold, tv never used. Cooked mahi mahi on the gas grill with a nice grilling pan we found in the kitchen. 40-55 minutes from anywhere you might want to visit in Key West also.
Jordan T.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Paul L.
3 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Great view, quiet location.
Paul L.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
patrick b.
5 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Sunset house
Great hide away! 2nd time stay and will not be last!
patrick b.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jean G.
18 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
What we were looking for
We were looking for a spot that had easy access to the water and slightly remote. This place was perfect. Not a lot going on right around the house, but we could get out and do things with a short drive.
Jean G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer M.
3 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
A Piece Of Paradise
What a wonderful spot. The private dock, screened-in porch and open floor plan are just a few of our favorites. The host is lovely and the king bed is very comfortable. I loved all of the sea life to explore and the quiet sunsets. We will definitely be back! Loved every minute of our stay.
Jennifer M.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Brian D., Lititz, PA
29 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded getaway in the Florida Keys
If you want a secluded getaway in the Florida Keys, this home is perfect. With only one neighbor next door, this is also a quiet place removed from the built-up areas. The screened porch was a great place to hang out to enjoy the vast water view. The long pier and dock was a good place to fish and swim. We not only caught fish, but also saw other marine life including stingrays, sharks & lobsters. The home was ideal for two couples with the 2 separated bedrooms and 2 baths. The kitchen was fine for the cooking we did and we also used the gas grill, which worked well. There was a Win Dixie on nearby Big Pine Key where we shopped for groceries. One day we went to Key West which was only a 45 minute drive. We all enjoyed our week here and would love to return someday.
Brian D.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Stacy C., Arizona
16 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Our favorite house in the Keys!
Our family of 5 had an amazing time during our almost two week stay! The location of this house is just unbelievable.....set back in a private and quiet area surrounded by trees and water. Key deer, raccoons, and birds were in the front yard every morning and evening and the daily sealife out back around the dock made every day exciting. We had different kinds of sharks, stingrays, sea turtles, dolphins, and so many kinds of fish come by most days. My teenage boys love to fish and spent a lot of time fishing. The fishing was incredible! We swam and snorkeled right off the dock and shore. We had kayaks and paddleboards delivered and the area is great for those activities.
The house is very nice and was clean upon our arrival. The beds and living room furniture were very comfortable. There are plenty of dishes, cups, pans, utensils, etc. We used the outdoor grill and it worked fine. The house has some board games and many books. A couple beach towels were provided. The only thing I can think of suggesting is to provide some additional wash cloths in each bathroom just because they get musty smelling so quickly in the humidity.
We have been coming to the lower Keys since my boys were 4 and have stayed in 7 other houses. This house took the top spot as our new favorite house. We definitely plan on staying here again!