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The Real Liveaboard Experience. Lets go cruising!

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10 out of 10

Exceptional

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 488 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

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Key Largo, FL
  • Lower Sound Point
    16 min walk
  • John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
    3 min drive
  • MarineLab Undersea Laboratory
    3 min drive
  • Ocean Reef Club, FL (OCA)
    27 min drive

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About this property

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You'll have the entire house boat to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Real Liveaboard Experience. Lets go cruising!

This is a private yacht charter. Only your family and friends aboard along with your captains. License To Chill is back in Key Largo! We are now at a private dock behind a home. The yacht is NOT at the listed address. This platform assumes that since a house address can't change niether can a boat! Please ask about current address after booking.
Ever wonder what its really like? At anchor, in a quiet cove, perhaps dolphins in the morning. Some say its "living the dream". Come join us and find out for yourself.
The yacht DOES NOT STAY TIED TO A DOCK. Each day we go cruising to different anchorages, perhaps some fishing, snorkeling, paddle boarding or playing with the inflatable toys in the bay. No need to worry about sea sickness. All cruising is on the bay side protected by the barrier islands, not on the atlantic ocean.
Our home is a 55 foot Californian cockpit motor yacht. Built in 1991 we lovingly maintain her ourselves,(mostly).She has 3 staterooms, 3 heads, a large salon and sundeck. The galley is complete with microwave, convection oven and a full size refrigerator. There is a on board diesel generator and portable back-up, plenty of power to run the air conditioning and all appliances simultaneously. Note: We do not leave the AC running during the day. Our guest are typically enjoying the outdoors and water activities.
You arrive at the dock in Key Largo mid afternoon. Not to late cause we are cruising today. We will load you and your luggage on the yacht. There will be a brief orientation of the boat and its systems. When you hear the throaty rumble of the big diesels you'll know its time to cruise. Relaxation should set in while the sun sets on the way to our first anchorage. Depending on the time of year and weather this could include some water activities. Along the way its not unusual to be joined by one or more wild dolphins surfing the big boats bow wave and wake. (12 is the record so far).We'll arrive and anchor just in time to witness a glorious sunset, most times. Boat drinks anyone? Dinner will be prepared and served on board. After that we will alternate dining out at a waterfront restaurant every other night. (guest pay for there meals) A light midday lunch is served each day.

There is nothing quite like waking up in a quiet cove aboard a private yacht. We like a morning swim around the boat. There will be fun inflatables tied off the back to relax in. Or you may want to get your tan on. The padded lounge on the bow is perfect for that. After breakfast, we head out to our next destination. That could be to have some fun snorkeling, fishing or paddle boarding. If those things don't interest you then just cruising and enjoying the sights and sounds of the Carribian of America is what we do.

Breakfast is always included. With multiple night cruises, we will alternate, first night dinner on board, next night at a waterfront restaurant and so forth. (not included in charter rate)Access to these restaurants are by inflatable tender. You must be physically able to board the tender. Here's a good way to test yourself, can you get on the floor and get up again with minimal assistance? If so you will have no issues,
There will be a light lunch each day. BOYB .There will be coolers on board filled with ice but you can bring one if you like. There are no additional fees for anything. Check in time is 3pm. Check out time is 12pm.
During your stay at this houseboat, you'll be within walking distance of John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. You'll find features such as free breakfast and a gym.
  • Free breakfast offered
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and a sauna
  • Just a 3-minute drive from John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and a few minutes from Jimmy Johnson's Big Chill
The Real Liveaboard Experience. Lets go cruising! offers its guests a sauna and a fitness centre. Free breakfast is served.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Key Largo houseboat.

Guests are served a free breakfast.

Property manager

Captain kenneth l Stanley and Captain Monica Ybarbo

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free breakfast available

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 950 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age - 6

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 4
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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The Real Liveaboard Experience. Lets go cruising! Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bob B.

Liked: Cleanliness
65th birthday trip
A well appointed and comfortable boat. Plenty of room for all. Great food and hospitality. As a seasoned boater, I appreciated the professionalism, skills, and teamwork of our two captains. A special diet was handed seamlessly. My request for special consideration so I could fly fish could not have been done better.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

lorri r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Boating the Florida keys
This is a nice boat that has 3 spacious bedrooms. The Captain Kenny has a great sense of humor and knows the keys. It was nice to see places that you could only get to by boat. He was also a guide and has lots of knowledge.His wife/partner Monica was a very good cook and made us comfortable on our cruise! I definitely recommend this stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie G., Chicago, Illinis

Liked: Cleanliness
Making Memories to Last a Lifetime
This is a very unique opportunity that we cannot recommend enough. Captains Kenny and Monica take care of the plan, food and accommodations, you just sit back and relax and enjoy the ride. It was my husband, two kids (14 &18) and me, and we all enjoyed the balance of peace and chill time with activity. You are living aboard Kenny and Monica's 55’ yacht, and experience the upper Florida Keys. We cruised, fished, swam, floated, paddle boarded, tubed and snorkeled. They prepare the most beautiful, tasty and hearty meals and are gracious and welcoming hosts. They personalized our experience and truly made it special. They are safety conscious as well. This is different than a standard charter experience in a couple ways, some ways include... -flexibility on length (they allow for a shorter cruise than most charters) -they spend time with you, you are floating in their home, that being said Kenny and Monica provide a good balance of privacy and companionship. There was plenty of space aboard for all six of us. -you bring your own liquor, was not a problem (and prob saves you money in the end) All in all, I cannot say enough good things if you're looking for a vacation that is different than the norm and if you enjoy, or are curious about, boat life. Kenny and Monica are a lovely couple who are easy to get to know, and really care about their guests' enjoyment and experience aboard License to Chill.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meghan H., Herriman

Liked: Cleanliness
Experience of a lifetime!
This was the most fun we’ve ever had. Only regret is not booking for one night longer. Our kids (9 and 11) were entertained the entire time- snorkeling, paddle boarding, tubing! Never a dull moment. The food was AMAZING! Custom meals to our families liking. The bedrooms were comfortable and spacious. This was a trip of a lifetime that we will never forget.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super crazy fun, exceeded our expectations
I read the glowing reviews before booking our trip. To cut to the chase: the high marks are well-earned. Captain Kenny and Monica craft a brilliantly fun time. My husband, brother and sister-in-law did a two-day cruise and could not stop smiling and grinning. Kenny and Monica made us feel so at home. The meals were perfect; attractively presented and very tasty. The water activities and cruising the coast were massive fun. All of this you will read in other reviews, so I'll state a few cool things that you might not get from the other reviews. 1) First, they really pay attention to what YOU like and adjust accordingly. For example, Monica tweaked the original menu to adapt to some quirks with our Midwestern palates. They could tell we really enjoyed the paddleboarding so they snuck in another excursion the morning we were to depart. And the evenings--oh my. We had background music playing all day. Somehow that morphed into a challenge game of "Name that Tune", then dancing and singing. So, Cap'n Kenny also deserves the title of DJ Kenny. 2) Secondly, there was NO big sargassum seaweed bloom marring our trip. Based on all the scary newspaper stories of its arrival, I was very worried. However, we experienced clear, clean water throughout. All in all, this was a SPECTACULAR trip. I really hope to do it again sometime.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

BRADLEY D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful experience!
This was a bucket list item! So glad we stayed on License to Chill. Captain Monica and Captain Kenny where great host. We will definitely be back. They are truly living the dream and I am thankful for them sharing!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonja S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Get Your License....To Chill, NOW!
We had the best time on License To Chill. Captain Kenny & Monica were exceptional host on board their beautiful Yacht! From the first hug in the drive way to the last we were treated like family. Monica out did herself with preparing wonderful snacks, to beautiful dinners. We enjoyed each anchor point. They showed us their favorite stops! Ocean View had an awesome steak, and we are from Iowa-We know good steaks. We swam, snorkled with cool fish. Went fishing and hold the current record of 70 fish in 80 min, with 6 different species of fish! What a happy accident, or was it? 😀 We explored mangroves on paddle boards, so beautiful! We enjoyed watching the dolphins play in the boats wake. We even named their new dinghy! Two experienced captain's on a wonderfully maintained vessel-she is gorgeous! But the best part of our trip was hands down getting to know these wonderful people. We cant wait to host you in Iowa soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing experience!
We had the best time aboard License to Chill! Captain Monica and Kenny were the best hosts. They communicated with us regularly before our trip, and answered any questions we had. They are so friendly and did an exceptional job making us feel like part of the Chill family. They had fun floats the kids loved, and paddle boards for us to use. The food was delicious, the beds comfortable and the company was even better :) We were sadly only aboard for a night, and the whole family can’t wait to go back for a longer time!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S. K.

Liked: Cleanliness
License to Chill with Captain Kenny and Captain Monica gets another 5 STAR Review
Captain Kenny and Captain Monica made us feel like we were living the dream. From the time we came aboard until the time we pulled back to the dock, it was such a great vibe. The food was amazing, the accommodations comfortable, the tunes were outstanding and Kenny & Monica went above & beyond to make sure that we had a good time. Spotted several dolphin, a sea turtle and even a pink spoonbill, Caught 29 fish (grunts & snapper) and even kept a few. Due to weather we didn’t get to do many water activities. But that didn’t seem to matter … we had the best time. We plan to go back again and even stay longer. Thank you Captains Kenny and Monica.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Captain Kenny and Captain Monika went above and beyond to make us feel like family and show us a great time. Crusin, snorkleing, paddleboarding and swimming, for just 2 nights it felt like a week. Food was amazing and the over all hospitality was top notch Thanks again for a family memory experince. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible value and customized experience!
Captains Kenny and Monica have graciously opened up their home and offered this unique opportunity to participate in their on-board living/cruising lifestyle. We were not originally looking for a boat but the ability to explore the keys while having individualized built-in “excursions”, and most meals, made this vacation so enjoyable, easier to plan, and a great value! Our kids also had a blast and enjoyed some creative surprises from the Captains. These hosts are thoughtful, patient, and truly take pleasure in getting to know their guests. Also, the bay is so calm which made cruising (and sleeping) very comfortable with zero sea sickness. Thanks again to the Captains for helping us create wonderful memories we will have forever! We will def be recommending them to our friends/family and hope to return someday soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carl B., Sarasota Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
CHILLIN 4 DAYS
Both Capt. Ken & Capt. Monica were excellent at their jobs, as Hosts and Guides and companions for the 4 day adventure. They taught us to "FARKLE" every night, (it's a great game) Key Largo and Islamorada waters are just great. Our weather was superb; couldn't ask for better. They took us swimming, fishing, snorkeling and Dolphin watching; all of which was a great experience. The meals that were provided were excellent and plentiful both of them are great cooks. Accommodations aboard are adequate clean and bright, but a bit tight; although that's to be expected. We were met at the dock by Ken & Monica and both were extremely friendly and helpful; getting us and our luggage on board. They made us feel as though we knew them for many years. Normally I don't do reviews but in this case I had to tell others about the wonderful experience the 4 of us had on Ken's & Monica's Yacht. Try them, you won't regret it. Happy Cruising Ken & Monica and Best of Luck PS The 4 of us are all in our 70's John & Donna - Carl & Carol
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
STOP looking anymore, this was incredible!!
Kenny and Monica were AMAZING! From the ease of booking, getting onto the yacht, and starting our dream vacation they went above and beyond to make this trip once in a lifetime. We did snorkeling, fishing, paddleboarding, paddleboard skiing, dining at waterfront restaurants. The sunrise and sunsets were perfect and we were blessed with great weather. We saw 5 sea turtles, 8 shooting stars, and 2 dolphins that played in the water next to the boat. We had fruit trays, boat cakes, and a plethora of delicious meals. Every day and night we went to a different location, fell asleep to the lapping of the waves on the boat lolling us to sleep. Truly an experience you can get no other way!! Book today, you won't regret it!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Guy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
7 Days of Sun & Fun Aboard License to Chill !
Captain Ken & Captain Monica were so much fun! This was our second trip. What a way to celebrate my 60th Birthday with my Guy and my Best Friend and her Husband. Ken & Monica showed us what Key West is all about. Good food, drinks & music. We watched the Power Boat Races in Key West on the Water. Their yacht was home away from home. Comfortable, clean and the food was outstanding. This seven day voyage started from Islamorada on the inside to Key West and back to Islamorada on the outside to where we started. A GREAT VOYAGE. YO HO!!!! We will be going again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Guy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing few days
More than we ever expected and so fun Ken and Monica are the best
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We came to dip our toes in the live-aboard life and got hooked!
My husband and I are boat owners in Lake Michigan and have fantasized about a life at sea for years. Finally we decided to make this dream a reality and test it out aboard Captain Kenny and Captain Monica’s License to Chill. We got hooked! Not only did we love getting to know License to Chill and the lifestyle it provides, we also loved getting to know our hosts! Kenny and Monica are wonderful hosts, listeners, and story tellers! Their hospitality was a tremendous gift. My husband and I came away with all of our questions about boat life answered. What we thought we would do years from now, we now want to do asap! If you want a hands on, try before you buy experience, we highly recommend the experience on License to Chill.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B.

Liked: Cleanliness
"Just a Freckle"
Captain Kenneth And Captain Monica are amazing host! From the very start of our visit we were made to feel welcome and at home! They worked very hard to make our experience amazing and they succeeded! We would highly recommend this live aboard experience to everyone looking for a license to CHILL!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great one night stand!
I would do this again in a heartbeat. Great experience. Delicious food and great hosts! Can't wait to get back and do it again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Adventure!
I highly recommend this cruising vacation!!!! License To Chill, Kenny and Monica provided a great experience. We got to snorkel and paddleboard with them beside us. They went along with us to to show us where to find fish and animals. We saw lots of fish and even a nurse shark! They were wonderful hosts and we had great food and conversation.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
The experience of a lifetime!
Capt Kenny and Monica are the most amazing hosts! Truly feels like family and does everything to make you feel comfortable and welcome. The boat is perfect with the best spot to lay in the front to sun bath or star gaze. Since we like to fish Capt Kenny put us in a great spot to throw the line in. The food was prepared with love and right on time. We went for our 10 year wedding anniversary just my wife and I, but now we want to come back and bring the kids. This was a true live aboard experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Water you doing -BOOK IT NOW!
What an amazing experience! From the moment we met Kenny and Monica we knew they were special. So welcoming, knowledgeable, and down right fun! The yacht is exceptionally clean and comfortable. We fished, we cruised, we told endless stories and boy did we eat! They taught us a bit about the yachting life and Mark taught Kenny and Monica what a “tire” was. Lol. It was like taking a vacation with our dearest friends. Thank you for the priceless memories and letting us experience living the dream aboard License to Chill. Can’t wait to meet up again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

CHERYL B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful 70th!
We a two night getaway to celebrate my husband's 70th. Definitely a highlight!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alaina D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Father Daughter Trip
Captain Kenny and Captain Monica were amazing hosts. They embraced their role as hosts, guides, and captains with as much gusto as they did the maintenance of their boat. Their boat is a project of love and pride, it's well maintained and stocked So when you step into their home, you feel like you are a family friend there to stay for a few days. Captain Monica took great care to follow any dietary needs. Both took turns making meals and the food was excellent, healthy, and fresh! Experience, oh what can I say?! I loved our check in, we met at a pub and dropped our things into a dinghy. The tour and explanation was very important for anyone new to overnighting on a boat, so pay attention 😉. We had fresh fruit while the captains took us to a quiet cove for overnight anchorage. Sleeping overnight with nothing but stars as lights is amazing, especially when you realize you're still so close to civilization. If you want a raucous time, tell them and they'll help prepare game nights, music and beach bars. If you're looking for a retreat, they can bring you to some wonderfully calm locations. For dad and I, this trip was a perfect blend of calm, boat stories, and bonding. Captain Monica and Captain Kenny, joined us in our bonding and also balanced out the time they gave us alone. They are caring, considerate, welcoming, kind and prepared hosts. If you are ready for a different experience when you travel to the keys, then try a few nights with them. As a liveaboard myself, I can attest that this is truly a preview into the real liveaboard experience. We'll be back for another stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelley M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous time
What wonderful hosts! They welcomed us and pampered us beyond expectations. Such a relaxing time and they were such a delight to get to know. We will be back and look forward to many more experiences with them.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K., Davie, FL USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing on the water
We had a very relaxing couple of days with Kenny and Monica. The weather decided not to cooperate with our plans, but we all made the best of it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021