YKNOT CHARTERS, ON AND OFF DOCK CHARTERS

1 bathroomSleeps 642 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Sea view

Check out the area

Key West, FL

Stock Island Yacht Club & Marina4 min drive
Key West Golf Club5 min drive
Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)11 min drive
Smathers Beach12 min drive

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

small state room

2 Single Bunk Beds

v-berth

4 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

The Space
Y Knot is a 44 foot trawler yacht with 2 staterooms, a full head with walk in shower, a complete galley complimented by 2 refrigerators, freezer and microwave. Dining booth sits 6 adults. The v-berth stateroom has 3 double berths and 1 single birth. The small stateroom has 2 single berths. Y knot offers 2 upper balconies with 2 seats, (forward and back) nice place to enjoy sunrise or sunset. We have 3 air conditioners, so you will be kept cool. Back deck for fishing or lounging.
Guest Access
Two of the best restaurants on Stock Island are only steps away. This is a fishing marina. You will be able to buy fresh fish from the market or catch your own, with a proper Florida fishing License.

My goal is to help you enjoy your stay in Key West. If it's water activities, I'm your man. If you only need some guide service, no problem. A Captain or crew will be in touch with you on day of arrival. You will have my or crews cell phone number and can call with questions.

Many times questions arrive about charters, day trips, fishing and diving.. VRBO ;does not allow me to give you contact information. Until after booked, so messages must suffice until then.

The Neighborhood

We are in Stock Island out of the hustle/bustle of Duval Street. We have great restaurants and a lot of boats. Most commercial fishing still comes out of this area. If you want to buy fresh fish right off the boat, this is the area.

Getting Around

Adequate taxi, Huber, Lyft and city bus service. All close by. Taxis usually arrive within minutes.

Driving directions

From North, look for Burger King around mm 5. Turn left (South) on 5th. Go to 1st stop sign, turn left on Maloney Ave Go 4 blocks to 4th Ave (Just past West Marine). Turn right, go about 1 block, to Front street. Turn left , go pat Hogfish to Keys Fresh Seafood . Pull into marina , YKNOT is directly in front of you.

6840 Front St.

Yknot {if available} for charter would be for your group only. We offer fishing trips, snorkel trips, scuba diving and sunset cruises.

All charters are eligible for a discount if booked within 2 days of Vrbo booking.

Property manager

Ralph Thoren

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Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Sea view

Barbecue grill

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Key West

Located in Key West, this houseboat is on the waterfront. Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum and Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Smathers Beach and Florida Keys Beaches. Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden and Sails To Rails Museum at Flagler Station are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Key West, FL

What's nearby

Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden - 4 min drive
Stock Island Yacht Club & Marina - 4 min drive
Key West Golf Club - 5 min drive
Smathers Beach - 12 min drive
Duval Street - 13 min drive

Getting around

Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 5 min drive
El Siboney Stock Island - 14 min walk
Hogfish Bar & Grill - 1 min walk
Conch Flyer Restaurant & Lounge - 9 min drive
Yellowfin Bar & Kitchen - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is YKNOT CHARTERS, ON AND OFF DOCK CHARTERS pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at YKNOT CHARTERS, ON AND OFF DOCK CHARTERS?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at YKNOT CHARTERS, ON AND OFF DOCK CHARTERS?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is YKNOT CHARTERS, ON AND OFF DOCK CHARTERS located?

Situated on the waterfront, this houseboat is within 2 miles (3 km) of Stock Island Yacht Club & Marina, Robbie's and Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden. Florida Keys Community College Library and Clark Maxwell Environmental Habitat are also within 2 miles (3 km).

8.4

Very good

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

jess f.

13 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

motor home camping on the water

this older boat is docked at a great place in key west. drinking coffee in the morning on deck is wonderful. close to great restaurants. this is a boat, so has 30 amp service, so you have to be careful with what cooking/ac to run at one time. shower is comfortable. more like rv camping than a vrbo home.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Amy D.

30 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not quite as described

The description had a few amenities that were not available . The grill did not work, the pool was at his house not on Marina property and unfortunately there were not restroom facilities on Marina grounds. Several pst reviews had mentioned using Marina showers and restrooms which was from a prior Marina where the boat had been docked. The head had a terrible smell when flushed so we stopped using it because it was unbearable. Ralph did answer a couple of calls and told my husband things to do . It did help but we discontinued use. The floors are very uneven so you have to be careful not to trip I have been a boater all my life so I’m used to fishing boats which this is but needs some loving care before it should be on the rental market. We did love the two restaurants The Dock and the Hoggfish and met many nice fishermen at the Marina. We did love Key West !!! Lastly , Ralph called on check out day to follow up and listened to things to make it better for the next VRBO guests which I thought was really good!! Hopefully the next experience will be great

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin M.

25 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable stay with Great location!

The boat was clean, everything was operational, and amenities were close by. It's docked right next to The Docks restaurant, which was phenomenal. The location was great with only a short 10 minute ride into key west. 10/10 would come stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

11 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and comfortable

It was just as advertised! It worked great for my family.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori F., Green Bay, WI, USA

2 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet marina stay on quaint boat

The boat was exactly as described. It was a perfect location for our adventures into Key West. We were only 0.4 mile from the public bus stop - which we caught several days. Also never waited more than a few minutes when we took Uber. We ate at The Docks and Hogfish - both very close by. And at El Siboney, a Cuban restaurant about 0.7 miles away. Two nights we lounged on the bow of the boat after sunset and enjoyed musicians playing at The Docks. Someone in a previous review commented about the neighborhood. It is a working marina neighborhood - not condos or luxury resorts. However we walked through the neighborhood to the bus stop and Dions Quik stop several times and always felt safe. We are 60+ backpackers who prefer this type of unique stay. I would not recommend for anyone expecting luxury accommodations or with mobility issues.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ralph Thoren

I am an active Coast Guard captain with over 20 years service chartering in the great lakes, The Bahamas, The gulf through the Caloosahatchee River to the Atlantic and lastly in Key West since 2006. We have an accident free safety record.

Why they chose this property

Yknot is a camping experience. It is like a camper in the sense of 30 amp service, bunk beds. Yknot is not a hotel, it is not a house on water. It is a working charter boat, kept clean, with clean sheets, pillow cases and towels .

What makes this property unique

The view of sunset over marina from bow of boat is sensational. If you charter to go fishing, snorkeling or diving, you are all ready on board. The bunks allow for groups to share cost and food preparation can kepp cost low.

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