The Moorings Village
Florida · United States
Reviews
Character and identity
Spread across 11 waterfront acres in Islamorada, The Moorings Village is less a hotel than a clutch of eight private villas scattered among more than 800 coconut palms, each cottage distinct in size, layout and outlook. Architecture leans toward Old Florida: clapboard cottages in soft tans and greens, furnished porches, full kitchens, hammocks slung between trees. A private beach anchors the property, with a lap pool, spa, fitness centre, complimentary bicycles and on-site kayaks rounding out the offer. Service is deliberately invisible, housekeeping slips in and out while you're at the water. The register is barefoot, residential, hushed.
Who's it for
Best for:
Couples and small families chasing seclusion, who want the feel of a private Keys home without the hassle of owning one. Honeymooners, writers on retreat, anyone who measures a holiday in hammock hours, paddle outings and quiet dinners in. Design-minded guests who prefer restrained coastal interiors over resort polish will feel at home.
Should look elsewhere:
Travellers who want a buzzy lobby scene, multiple on-site restaurants, kids' clubs, or nightlife are in the wrong place. With only eight villas and a deliberately low-key footprint, this isn't a property for guests who like to meet other guests or who need constant programming.
Bottom line
What you're paying for here is privacy at a scale most Keys properties can't match: eight villas, 11 acres, a private beach and almost no one to share them with. Book a Maroni-style oceanfront villa rather than one looking onto neighbouring cottages, the view is the whole point. Best in the cooler, drier months when the hammock and kayaks earn their keep.
Location
What this place offers
- Wi-Fi
- Smoke-free property
- Beach front
- Bicycle rental
- Tennis
- Snorkeling
- Watercraft rental
- Boutique shopping
- Concierge
- Full service laundry
