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Kona Kai Resort, Gallery & Botanic Garden

This little haven is an exquisite, adults-only property right on Florida Bay, offering stunning sunset views overlooking Everglades National Park. Guestrooms and suites are very comfortable, painted in cheerful sherbert colors, with quirky details (like a headboard made of oars, or a seashell adorned dresser). They’re all nestled in a lush 2-acre botanic garden brimming with tropical vegetation and fruit trees, from which guests are free to sample. A beachfront pool (heated in winter, cooled in summer), complimentary bottled water and fresh fruit poolside, a Jacuzzi, and one of the largest private beaches on the island, make Kona Kai the perfect place for escape and relaxation. The concierge organizes eco tours; fishing trips; snorkeling/diving excursions; and parasail, kayak, paddleboard, bicycle, and kiteboard outings. Kayaks, paddleboats, ping pong, corn hole, Wi-Fi, and parking are all included at no extra charge.