A Taste of SugarSugarloaf Key

The Lower Keys

Sugarloaf Key sits in the quiet middle of the Lower Keys: backcountry flats on one side, the reef on the other, and Key West 20 minutes away.

Sunset over the old Seven Mile Bridge

From the dock

You don't have to go anywhere. Most days start and end on the water behind the house.

Canal fishing
Snapper, snook and the odd tarpon, straight off the dock.
Kayak launch
Paddle out of the canal into quiet mangrove channels.
Swimming
Down the ladder from the platform, whenever you like.
Manatees
They drift up the canals, especially in the winter months.
Birds
Herons, pelicans and ospreys over morning coffee.
Sunsets
From the deck, most evenings of the year.

Down the road

  1. Sugarloaf MarinaMinutes awayBoat rentals, fuel and fishing supplies.
  2. Sugarloaf LodgeMinutes awayRestaurant and bar on the water.
  3. Sugarloaf CreekBy kayak or boatBackcountry flats and mangrove tunnels.
  4. Looe Key ReefBy boatCoral reef sanctuary for snorkelling and diving.
  5. Bahia Honda State ParkAbout 10 minutesBeaches, snorkelling and the old railroad bridge.
  6. Big Pine KeyAbout 15 minutesKey deer, the Blue Hole and No Name Pub.
  7. Key WestAbout 20 minutesDuval Street, the old town and sunset at Mallory Square.

The year in the Keys

Average sea temperature, then daytime high and night-time low, month by month. Winter nights rarely drop below 65°. Tick the months you're considering and send them to us.

Months you'd like to visit
Peak season
Books fastest. Ask 3–6 months ahead.
Tarpon
Tarpon run in the channels; other species year-round.
Best value
Warm water, quieter roads, better rates.
Hurricane season
Flexible rebooking if a storm comes through.
The house lit up at dusk, reflected in the canal

And in the evening

Fish on the grill under the house, the lights coming on along the canal, and nowhere you need to be in the morning.

Ask about dates