Title: Escape the Ordinary and Experience Island Paradise - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Escape the Ordinary and Experience Island Paradise Vacation home in Big Pine Key with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Escape the Ordinary and Experience Island Paradise ![Property grounds - Escape the Ordinary and Experience Island Paradise (Big Pine Key)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96050000/96049300/96049267/db2704e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books, stereo - Escape the Ordinary and Experience Island Paradise (Big Pine Key)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96050000/96049300/96049267/ad04e0a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Escape the Ordinary and Experience Island Paradise (Big Pine Key)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96050000/96049300/96049267/7a33d1c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Escape the Ordinary and Experience Island Paradise (Big Pine Key)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96050000/96049300/96049267/f78fcd9d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books, stereo - Escape the Ordinary and Experience Island Paradise (Big Pine Key)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96050000/96049300/96049267/d0fc7fcd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of Big Pine Key Deer Refuge, Tarpon Retreat offers a serene getaway with an open concept living area, spacious King Suites and walk-in closets. Explore the neighborhood on bicycles or unwind in this secluded island paradise surrounded by freely roaming key deer. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81140 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Escape the Ordinary and Experience Island Paradise Tarpon Retreat is a luxurious vacation rental home, nestled in an island paradise located in the Big Pine Key Deer Refuge. This vacation rental home is the perfect destination for a peaceful and secluded getaway. Key Deer roam freely on the property and it is located in a quiet neighborhood with easy access to the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean. Bicycles are provided for guest use to explore the neighborhood. The home features an Open Concept living area, spacious King Suites, Walk-in Closets, and a Full Service Kitchen. A downstairs enclosure is also provided for Fishing Gear Storage, with a Private Dock for easy access to Open Water Saltwater Fishing. Tarpon Retreat is the perfect spot for a secluded and relaxing vacation. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Safe ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina ### Things to do - Bicycles - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing 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 - Bicycles - Garden - Recycling - Unit size: 1,140 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105590000/105588200/105588119/c95dfa7d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sunrise Oasis in big pine key Tropical Bay Estates - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-30&endDate=2025-12-31&selected=105588119&PinnedHotelID=105588119&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46910000/46901900/46901808/318f616f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront Home in The Fabulous Florida Keys with Peak-A-Boo Views of the Bay! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C24.70258%2C-81.35162&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=I4KJ6CuXsv3VdbiYe-jZgKg8eG8=) Big Pine Key, FL #### What's nearby - Blue Hole \- 6 min drive \- 4.7 km - Coupon Bight Aquatic Preserve \- 6 min drive \- 4.7 km - Big Pine Key Flea Market \- 7 min drive \- 5.1 km - National Key Deer Refuge Visitor Center \- 7 min drive \- 5.1 km - Key West Visitors Center \- 8 min drive \- 5.7 km #### Getting around - Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 35 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Boondock's Grille & Drafthouse - ‬11 min drive - ‪No Name Pub - ‬7 min walk - ‪Kiki's Sandbar - ‬10 min drive - ‪Forks & Stix - ‬7 min drive - ‪5 Brothers Two - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Escape the Ordinary and Experience Island Paradise pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### Where is Escape the Ordinary and Experience Island Paradise located? ## Have a question? 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