| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:30 am. straightforward rooms feature flatscreen tvs, minifridges and free wi-fi. free perks include morning coffee, juice and muffins, as well as the use of shared kayaks and a private beach dotted with loungers and palm trees. this laid-back, waterfront motel is set amidst gardens on the florida bay side of highway 1, and is 2. 5 miles from the dolphins plus dolphin swimming facility. upgraded units, including 1-bedroom apartments and 2-bedroom cottages, offer patios, sitting rooms and kitchens (including microwaves, cookers and fridges), as well as views of florida bay. boat docking is available upon request
Miami International Airport 1 hr 11
Dolphins Plus Bayside (8 min)
Marine education facility offers all levels of swimming with the dolphins in a natural lagoon. SS Benwood (2 min)
Scuba diving Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge (15 min)
Multiple habitats on 6,700 acres support hundreds of plant & animal species, including crocodiles. Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park (17 min)
A former limestone quarry, this park offers trails with cross-section views of fossilized coral. John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park (9 min)
Undersea park with vibrant marine life on view via snorkeling, glass-bottom boat tours & kayaking. Alligator Reef Light House (16 min)
45-acre park offering a swimming pool, splash pad, sports facilities, playgrounds & ocean access. Caribbean Watersports (7 min)
Parasailing and snorkeling Harry Harris Beach and Park (11 min)
Sheltered beach & swimming area with showers, a boat ramp, barbecue areas & sports facilities. The African Queen (5 min)
Canal cruises on a restored 1912 steamboat, seen in the Humphrey Bogart film The African Queen. Windley Key (17 min)
Small island featuring a fossil reef geological park with a visitor center & a marine mammal park. Blond Giraffe Key Lime Pie Factory (8 min)
Classic & unique versions of key lime pie, plus coffee & packaged sweets, with outdoor tables. Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park (14 min)
Trails among 80+ protected plants & animals such as rare tropical trees, wild cotton & crocodiles. Island Dolphin Care (5 min)
Marine center offering dolphin floats, dock yoga & therapeutic programs for special-needs children. Dolphins Plus Marine Mammal Responder (5 min) | 
