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History

Prior to the early 1950's, Shelter Key (on which most of Key Colony Beach is located) was a 97-acre low-lying island. Then, Phil Sadowski began dredging around the island, adding to its size and increasing its height to six feet above mean sea level, and later built developments on the island.

Around 1956-1957, residents of nearby Marathon began discussing incorporating the entire area. Sadowski was not keen to having his development swallowed up into Marathon, so he began the process of incorporating the island into its own city. The Florida Legislature passed legislation in June 1957 allowing incorporation, which local residents passed unanimously in September, thus creating today's Key Colony Beach.

Incorporation would become a blessing in 1960, when much of the city was destroyed by Hurricane Donna. As a separately incorporated city, Key Colony Beach received its own Federal grant to rebuild; nearby Marathon (not yet incorporated) had to settle for a portion of the grant given to Monroe County. However, the storm (and subsequent takeover of Cuba by Fidel Castro) caused a depression of real estate prices, which would take several years to stabilize.

Why Vacation in Key Colony Beach?

Christened as the ‘Gem of the Florida Keys’, Key Colony beach with just over 800 residents is ideally situated just south of the Overseas Highway in Southern Florida. This tiny dot of an island exemplifies the adage good things come in small packages as beautiful Key Colony Beach vacation rental homes are peppered across its breathtaking landscapes that hug the gorgeous shoreline.

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The city is complemented by abundant natural beauty, a number of vacation rentals, boat and fishing rentals, golf course and endless opportunities for water activities. Located at a 50-mile distance from Key West, this extremely stunning island boasts of a number of beautifully positioned Key Colony vacation rentals that aim to make the most of its gorgeous surroundings.

Luxurious waterfront Key Colony Beach vacation rentals, oceanfront condos, cottages, beachfront villas and canalfront duplexes inconspicuously blend in with the azure blues, whites and green hues of nature. Canalfront and waterfront duplexes and condos are common Key Colony Beach vacation rentals in this area. These range from having 1 bedroom that sleeps 2-4 people, to 3 bed-bath sets, sleeping 8-10 people. Stilt duplex vacation rentals are also options for visitors. Each side of these homes has 3 bedrooms and can easily sleep 8-10 people.

Most of the vacation rentals are located on the Bay and even have a private boat dock, giving you an immediate access to the Gulf. The Key Colony Beach vacation rentals are equipped with a host of amenities such as flat-screen TV, DVD/CD players, and music system. A spacious patio in these vacation rental duplex homes is perhaps the best place to spend a lazy afternoon or enjoy the stunning sunset over the Gulf of Mexico. Sundeck chairs, lounge chairs, tables and gas grills are at the visitors’ disposals in most Key Colony Beach vacation rentals.

A few vacation rental villas are built over canals that give an enchanted and secluded feel to them. These luxurious villas look quite nice and provide a magnificent view of the glittering waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Private pools, Jacuzzis, and Cabana Club memberships are offered by the above vacation rentals. The stilt duplex homes are comfortable providing all major amenities, yet affordable. The private villas are luxurious.

Best Times to Visit Key Colony Beach

The city has a warm tropical climate all through the year. The temperatures in the month of January to March are approximately 77° F to 80° F. This gradually increases to about 90° F in August. August also witnesses the highest rainfall of about 7.5 inches. Another reason why Key Colony and other cities in the Florida Keys attract many visitors is that despite high temperatures, the sea breeze keeps the atmosphere cool. Rain showers and thunderstorms are common in all parts of the year, but August to November is the real rainy season.

Festivals and town events are frequent in the summer season making it the favorite time to book a Key Colony Beach vacation rental and join in the celebrations. However, rains and thunderstorm are unavoidable at this time and the rates of the vacation rentals are at their peak. You would also need to book well in advance for common utilities like cars or boats. So do check out the months of March, April and May, when the weather is at its best and booking is also readily available.

Activities

Golfing Key Colony Beach Golf & Tennis is the only golf course in Key Colony Beach. It is open all through the year. The par-54 course stretches to 1924 yards and has 8 holes. The slopes are elevated to a flat top. The fee to play 9 holes is $9 and an extra $7 for 9 more holes. For club rentals, $2 has to be paid and for pull cart it cost an additional $1. The Golf course opens at 7:30 in the morning and remains open till dusk.

Dining and Nightlife Dining is a simple affair when you are in Key Colony Beach and you can opt to either cook your own special meal at your Key Colony Beach vacation rental or sample delicious seafood at one of the restaurants. The cities few eat-outs offer limited but delicious food. Fresh catch meals are common and visitors prefer to cook on their own at their vacation rentals. The Key Colony Inn Restaurant offers Italian food, which you might find to be a little expensive. To enjoy a tabled meal, a 30-minute drive will take you cities like Key Largo and Marathon that will offer you multiple options in cuisine and informal eat-outs.

Nightlife enthusiasts alert! Key Colony Beach doesn’t really have a night life. However, since it is located in the heart of the Florida Keys, a half hour drive will be worth it when you arrive at towns like Key West and Marathon. Drive early and catch the sunset while enjoying drinks at the popular bar cum steak houses.

Shopping Only small local shops and delis can be found in Key Colony Beach. This is not a place to search for boutiques or exquisite antique showrooms. However, other prominent cities in the vicinity will have a wider range of shops catering to various needs of the visitor.

Biking Bikers can also use the above tracks. These tracks are 0.8, 0.4, and 0.5 miles long respectively. Bikers have to be cautious that walkers also use the course. Bikes with bells and proper biking gears are advisable for those deciding to move about the city on a bike.

Fishing, Snorkeling and Shelling The water around Key Colony Beach is excellent for fishing. Flat fishing for tarpon, permit, and bonefish is popular. Many of the vacation rentals not only provide a private docking area for boats, but also let you borrow fishing gear. Shallow waters near the coast are ideal for you and the kids to collect shells and snorkel. More experienced snorkelers can rent a boat and go into deeper waters. The waters here are a treasure, rich with beautiful aquatic life. But it is essential that the season be appropriate for undertaking such activities. The rainy seasons have high winds and winters can see unexpected weather changes. Also run a check with the local recreation department on the rules and regulation for fishing, like licensing and permissible areas for fishing.

Boating and Diving Boat rentals and dockage make boating a fun and convenient activity at Key Colony Beach. Summer sees the waters brimming with yachts, private jets, boats, etc. The surrounding areas of Key Largo or Key West have rich coral deposits and wrecks that fascinate divers. Diving shops are conveniently located in the Florida Keys for both purchase and rentals.

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