(No Ratings Yet)
Situated in the heart of Islamorada; halfway between Miami and Key West, The Moorings is an 18-acre property harboring 18 cottages and homes on what was once a coconut plantation. Ranging from one to three bedrooms, each residence is self-sufficient with its own well equipped kitchen, television, telephone, and in most cases, a washer and dryer.
A short walk from your doorstep lies 1,100 feet of crystalline white sand- one of the largest and most beautiful private beaches in The Florida Keys. From the beach you can experience the thrill of wind surfing or the serenity of kayaking across the aquamarine waters of the Atlantic. While watching these waters you may catch a glimpse of the elusive gray ghost, known as the Bonefish, tailing across the flats tempting you to cast a fly his way. Islamorada, known as “The Sportfishing Capital of the World” offers two distinctly different types of fishing. If it’s the Bonefish or Tarpon you’re after, the back country or Gulf is for you, whereas if you’re looking for Sailfish, Marlin or perhaps Dolphin (Mahi-Mahi), deep sea fishing might be more your style. If you prefer to be in the water rather than on top of it, our area has some of the best diving and snorkeling in the Keys, offering everything from shallow or mid-range reefs to steep wall and numerous wrecks.
If it’s on-land activities you are looking for, you will find a tennis court and a 25-meter lap pool nestled among the colorful bougainvillea and over 700 coconut palms on our property.
Life at The Moorings is quiet and simple. You can do a lot, or if you choose, nothing at all. Personal housekeeping services can be arranged through our office for a nominal fee. Room service is not available. By staying a The Moorings, we believe you’ll get an honest taste of what life is all about in the laid-back American Caribbean islands called the Florida Keys.
Our goal was to try and recreate what storms and development have erased and share with you what we think was the nicest period of Keys history – before the invasion of concrete and high-rises; of noise, neon signs and other kinds of pollution.
Our beachfront homes could have had a nicer “ocean view” like those so prized by many resorts. However our building philosophy was to stay under the tree canopy in order to be as discrete as possible from boating or ocean approach and to give our guests ample privacy on the beach.
The Moorings is the place where the simplest of things can become of great value. You can walk, swim, or just sit on your porch for hours – watching nature take her course.
Peace and quiet is becoming scarce… and we are trying to preserve it.
The original Moorings was built in 1936 as a private estate. It consisted of several dwellings; one of them was known as the Main House, the others were its dependencies and guesthouse.
In the 60’s, Hurricane Donna devastated Islamorada. Afterwards, the property was purchased by Mr. Ralph Edsell, Sr., who transformed it into a small resort. The Main House was divided into two apartments and another house was built raising the number of accommodations to five.
In 1988, The Moorings was purchased by the present owner and underwent an extensive face-lift and remodeling. It reopened in 1989 under the same name.
In 1989, a piece of land north of The Moorings was the subject of a development scheme which would have consisted of 200 oceanfront units. After a long battle, The Moorings was able to purchase the land as well as an adjacent and once disruptive industrial park.
After a year of careful planning, construction plans began to add 14 new cottages. In order to create a sense of harmony, the new cottage architecture does not differ too much from that of the original ones.
The Moorings has been built around the existing landscape, enhancing what nature has provided rather than adapting nature to us. We worked with what was there as much as possible and we will continue to work to protect the environment.
Room Amenities
Amenities are in All rooms unless noted otherwise
Air Conditioning
Kitchen/ Kitchenette
Rooms for Non-smokers
Telephone
Cable/ Satellite Television
Recreation Nearby
Shopping Mall/ Area
On-Site
Beach
Boating/ Sailing
Health Spa/ Massage
Hotel Facilities
Laundry Room
Free Onsite Parking
Wheelchair Access to Common/ Public Areas
Technology
In Room Wireless Internet Access
Common Area Wireless Internet Access
Hotel Rates
Suite: $250-$1,500
we are 2 adults and 2 children (17 years and 13 years old) and we are interested in 2 doublerooms from 29.12.08 until 30.12.08 for one night.