Make a holiday home, condo, cottage or house in Big Pine Key, Florida, USA your home away from home

One of the larger Keys, Big Pine Key is situated in the Florida Keys in the far south of the United States, to the south of Miami. Surrounded by sea, and connected to the rest of the Keys and the mainland via the Overseas Highway, self catering accommodation in Big Pine Key is popular with visitors who want a relaxing holiday, enjoying fishing, swimming, hiking and more.

Things to do on holiday in Big Pine Key, Florida, USA

A holiday in the Florida Keys for many visitors means rest and relaxation. This is not an area full of huge tourist resorts, hotels, and entertainment but is very much a place where you’ll come to relax and unwind. Spending time on the beach, sunbathing, swimming, and snorkelling are popular things to do when staying in self catering accommodation in Big Pine Key. Look out for the native wildlife, such as the cute little Key Deer that roam the island freely.

Of all the things you can do when staying in Big Pine Key, fishing is one of the most popular pastimes. Perhaps you could charter a fishing boat and go out to catch your dinner?! Speaking of dinner, the island is equipped with a supermarket where you can buy food and drink for your Big Pine Key self catering accommodation, or when you prefer to eat out there are several restaurants to try on the island too.

Places to visit on holiday in Big Pine Key, Florida, USA

There’s not a great many places to visit in the immediate vicinity when you stay in self catering accommodation in Big Pine Key as the main appeal is the relaxing location. You can however use your Big Pine Key accommodation as a base for exploring the rest of the Keys. Key West is only about 30 minutes drive and has lots to see and do including the historic Old Town, the New Town, restaurants, shopping, entertainment, beaches and more. Despite its far southern location Key West is a very vibrant and busy place!

The weather in Big Pine Key, Florida, USA

Hot weather all year round awaits holidaymakers who stay in self catering accommodation in Big Pine Key. The tropical climate means there is a wet and a dry season here – the driest months are from November to April and the wet season is from May to October, though this doesn’t mean it constantly rains so accommodation in Big Pine Keys can still be enjoyed throughout the year!

Flights to Big Pine Key, Florida, USA

Key West International Airport is the closest major airport to self catering accommodation in Big Pine Key, though this is a fairly small airport. You can connect through Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Atlanta or Charlotte to get here. Another option is to fly in to Miami International Airport then rent a car and drive down the Keys. The journey is certainly unforgettable and will take around 3 hours.