One of the surprising things about traveling back up the keys and up the ICW was the difficulty we had finding marinas where we could spend a night or two. Mostly, they were all booked to capacity, were too small for our boat, the water was too shallow or they were extremely expensive, some topping out at over $5 per foot per night, plus the cost of electricity.
We were lucky to find the Williams Island Resort and Condominium Complex in Aventura, FL. This is an exclusive condominium complex that just happens to have a marina attached to it for its condo owners and they also allow some transient boaters to stay at their Marina.
The grounds are immaculate and secluded. A spa, health club, several pools and a private restaurant for condo owners are all included. Condominiums start at a base price of a little over one and a half million dollars!
Even some of the words on the road signs are in French. ITHAKA can just barely be seen behind the trees across the road.
We were only steps away from the restaurant and with our temporary membership card we had complete access to the whole complex.
ITHAKA all tucked in for the night.
Our neighbors boat had their steps rigged with a doorbell used to announce someone was coming on their boat. Most boaters just knock on the side of the boat when they want to raise the boat owner.
Our boat neighbors on the other side not only have a 70' yacht, with their dinghy on top, but they also have their 20' runabout tied up at their stern in case they just want to go fishing or for a joy
ride. Aaah, .........the good life!😃
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