Melody Key is a tropical paradise, lush with trees and palms, and surrounded by warm waters teeming with fish. The sole residence on the island is a spacious, newly renovated designer three-story contemporary home with 360-degree views of the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico.

During your stay, you and your guests will enjoy complete seclusion and privacy in a supremely relaxing environment. Clothing is Optional...of course, it’s YOUR OWN PRIVATE ISLAND.

Residence

The residence was built in 1995. This unique home consists of two octagonal structures linked together and surrounded by airy verandahs. At 3,500 square feet, plus another 1,500 square feet of screened verandahs, the home is both the largest and newest on any offshore island in the Florida Keys.

Entering the ground floor of the house one finds a large anteroom and a staircase ascending to the living quarters above. The second floor contains the three bedrooms. The two guest bedrooms are spacious with beautiful Teak furnishings and queen size beds, each with their own full bathroom. Glass french doors lead to an adjoining 12 ft. by 30 ft. balcony that overlooks the pool. The master bedroom features Teak furnishings with a King size bed and boasts a luxurious bathroom with whirlpool/jacuzzi/shower combo. Leading out of the glass french doors is a large private balcony that overlooks the front yard.

With the installation of separate central air-conditioning systems for the 2nd and 3rd floors, guests can choose their comfort level for living and sleeping quarters and with a full laundry room on the 2nd floor allows guests to bring less with them to the island.

The house is equipped with every convenience, including clothes washer and dryer, dishwasher, satellite television, CD player, VCR, Tivo, free wireless internet, a Hi-Def plasma TV, a state-of-the-art stereo, and DVD. There is also a small library of DVDs about what is fun to do in the Keys as well as a few movies that are set in the Keys.

The third floor sports a spacious great room with a 14-foot, beamed ceiling and a wet bar. The bar tops a magnificent 300 gallon salt water aquarium stocked with native tropical fish and invertebrates. The dining room offers a spectacular view of the Atlantic ocean and surrounding islands, combined with the great room and sprawling balcony with 35 ft. of glass gives you a one of a kind dining experience. With the unique shape of the house, lounging verandah's abound, no matter what time of day or night there is a place to relax with a fabulous view.

The fully equipped gourmet kitchen features large side-by-side refrigerator island, cook-top with grill, oven, dish- washer and breakfast bar. Just off the kitchen is a work station that's Wi Fi ready

The kitchen opens onto yet another verandah, which contains a spiral staircase leading to the “crow’s nest” balcony. Up here, four stories above the island, you can experience superb bird watching, unparalleled panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, and breathtaking sunrises and sunsets. The crows nest is the maximum height allowed by law in the Keys giving it what most consider to be the best panoramic view in the Lower Keys. Breathtaking is the word most used to describe the 360 degree view.

As spacious as the house is, we restrict its occupancy to a maximum of six people to ensure the quality of the experience for each guest. The minimum age for children is sixteen. No children under 21 are allowed without parental supervision. No pets are permitted on the island.

About

On the island itself, the main barbecue deck (over 700 square feet) seats 10+ at a circular picnic table, protected by another thatched cabana. Sun bathing, “au naturel” if you like, is a popular activity on the island. Stepping into the water around the island, you’ll find a firm sand bottom ranging in depth from about two feet near shore to a comfortable depth for swimming and snorkelling past the dock's end. You’ll also find abundant fish, providing endless opportunities for both sportsmen and nature lovers.

Recreational opportunities abound in the Keys. Many consider Florida to have the best fishing in the U.S. and there are a variety of boating and diving options as well. Guided trips for fishing and diving outings are available for a reasonable fee. Should you wish to venture out to the “mainland” for shopping, dining, or other services, you’re always just a short boat trip away. Rental of Melody Key includes a 5,000 square foot parcel on nearby Summerland Key. This parcel is equipped with a seawall to serve as a docking site and a secure place to park your vehicle. An easy to use 18-foot jetboat is provided at no extra charge with each rental

Neighbouring Summerland Key is a small, residential community located 25 miles from either Marathon or Key West and 125 miles from Miami. The main road in the Keys, US 1, crosses Summerland Key, yet every business can easily be reached by boat via canal. The post office, banks, restaurants, grocery store, video rental store, hair dresser, gas station, dentist, deep sea and back country fishing charters, snorkel and scuba diving trips, clothing boutique, sporting goods and fishing or lobster license vendors - all have docks for customers arriving by boat.

In 2005, Nick officially changed the name of the island from Money Key to Melody Key. He said, "I wanted to give the island a name more fitting for what it is: a piece of paradise."Also, it's a play on words, you know, minor key, major key, Melody Key. I've written quite a few songs there so it seems to naturally inspire melodies. Many a couple has gotten married or had their honeymoon there so I also wanted to have a more romantic name than Money Key. Melody Key seemed to fit perfectly and luckily Monroe County officials and the U.S. Geological Service agreed with me and now the name change is official and permanent!"

While there is some uncertainty of how the island got its old name, Money Key, according to an article by E.R. Adams published in the Key West Citizen, July 27, 1969, Money Key "received its name because of Pirate loot found there." During the 1800s, the Keys were notorious for their lawlessness. Pirating and smuggling were rampant until Key West was connected to Miami by railway in 1912. After a fierce hurricane in 1935 the railway was rebuilt into what is now called the Overseas Highway or US 1.

Amenities

Beautiful pool and jacuzzi, extensive landscaping including an outdoor fire pit and large grill. Central A/C. All new gorgeous teak bedroom furniture. Top of the line entertainment system including HD plasma tv. The outdoor facade of the house has been completely redone and looks like new. Outdoor bamboo enclosed shower. Many more improvements including hurricane windows and new wall hangings.

Virtual connection to the outside world is also readily available on Melody Key. The island is newly equipped with a high speed internet satellite. Bring your laptop computer and surf the web connected by ethernet cable or wireless connection. The wireless connection is a "Wi-Fi hot-spot" that will enable you to get high speed internet connection anywhere in or around the house if your computer is wireless enabled. This service is free.

Melody Key is completely self sufficient with primary electricity provided by solar panels, an extensive bank of newly upgraded, high-powered batteries, and a back up generator. Water is supplied by a 22,000 gallon cistern and desalination machine. Telephone communication is provided by cellular phone. The island also includes a Hi-Def satellite television with Tivo.

You’ll have complete privacy on Melody Key. However, should you require assistance, our discrete caretaker lives on a neighbouring island, five minutes away by boat, and is just a phone call away, accessible 24 hours a day. Optional services are happily arranged with fees quoted separately, including limousine service from either Miami, Key West or Marathon airport. Also available are fishing and diving charters, grocery shopping and stocking, maid service, massage and even chef service.

Rates

In season rates : $ 8,500.00 weekly
Off season rates : $ 7,800.00 weekly
(July 1st through September 30th)

The above rates for “in season” & “off season” shall apply to the first 2 persons occupancy.

Each additional guest after the first 2 persons (maximum of 4 additional guests, regardless of age) shall be charged an additional $400.00 per person / per week or part of.