Pretty Joe Rock (207)Pretty Joe Rock, a 500-square-foot private island in the Florida Keys, rests just 100 feet from shore. It offers a laid-back atmosphere far from big cities and theme parks.
Join Russian twin sisters and their American husbands, who chose the island as the perfect place for an intimate birthday celebration. Follow them as they participate in the signature activities of the Keys — kayaking, snorkeling, sunset sailing and swimming with the dolphins. Then learn the history of nearby Crane Point and Pigeon Key Island, which essentially remained unchanged throughout the 20th century.
Pretty Joe Rock
- Pretty Joe Rock is located in the Florida Keys.
- The island has only been available for rent since 1999.
- A boat is included in the rental of the island.
- The island has all utilities piped underwater from mainland including electricity, telephone, cable TV and fresh water.
- Crane Point is a 63.5 acre nature preserve. It's one of the most important historical and archaeological sites in the Keys.
- A variety of water sport rentals including jet skis, sailboats and fishing charters are available at the Banana Bay Marina.
- Key West is 90 miles from Cuba.
- Ernest Hemingway lived on Key West from 1929 – 1939.
- The small island of Pigeon Key is an environmental educational center and museum.
Island Booking
Banana Bay Resort and Marina
4590 Overseas Highway
Marathon, Florida 33050
800-BANANA1 (1-800-226-2621)
305.743.3500
info@bananabay.com
www.bananabay.com
Kayak Rentals, Tours, Instruction and Sales
Marathon Kayak 19 Sombrero Blvd.
(at Sombrero Resort)
P.O. Box 501923
Marathon, FL 33050
305-743-0561
info@marathonkayak.com
kayakdave@marathonkayak.com
Boat Trips
Jerry's Charters
www.jerryscharters.com
Dolphin Encounters
Dolphin Research Center
58901 Overseas Highway
Grassy Key, FL 33050-6019
305-289-1121 (offices)
305-289-0002 (program reservations)
drc@dolphins.org
www.dolphins.org
Museums
Tropical Crane Point Hammock
MM 50.5 Overseas Hwy
Marathon, Florida Keys 33050
305-743-9100
TrpCranePt@aol.com
www.florida-keys.fl.us
Attractions
Historic Pigeon Key
Pigeon Key Foundation
MM 47 Bayside
Marathon, Florida Keys 33050
305-289-0025
pigeonkey@aol.com
www.pigeonkey.org
Resources
Florida Keys Tourism Council
www.fla-keys.com
Florida Keys
www.florida-keys.fl.us
Online guide to the Florida Keys
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