Cheeca Lodge & Club

Islamorada, FL
A four-diamond property, Cheeca Lodge has a long and rich history. Founded in 1946, this classic resort has been rebuilt and expanded many times.

Most recently, Cheeca Lodge underwent a multi-million dollar renovation to convert the main lodge and beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites into condo hotel and deluxe beachfront bungalows with private balconies.

Nestled on 27 lushly landscaped acres, it features a palm-fringed, white sand beach of over 1,000 feet and crystal-clear water. With an architectural style that blends West Indian and Floridian influences, the resort has a relaxed feel -- what Cheeca executives refer to as ''barefoot elegance."

Amenities include:

• Sophisticated social milieu, preferred members-only pricing, and private Club events
• 27-acre, completely private setting with lush tropical landscaping
• More than 1,000 feet of palm-fringed beach
• Jack Nicklaus designed 9-hole par 3 golf course; Golf Pro available
• Six lighted tennis courts; Tennis Pro available
• World class spa & fitness center
• Two heated pools and three Jacuzzis
• Camp Cheeca, for children ages 5-12
• Full array of water sports, including windsurfing, snorkeling, sailing, and kayaking
• 525-foot lighted, all-wood landmark fishing pier
• Private fishing charters and boat trips available
• Fine dining in the award-winning oceanfront Atlantic’s Edge Restaurant
• Casual dining and cocktails at the beachfront Tiki Bar
• Asian-inspired cuisine, fresh sushi and a unique selection of Japanese sake and wine at Nikai Sushi
• Full-service concierge, high-speed Internet access and complete meeting facilities
• A host of shopping, dining, and complimentary activities on site or within strolling distance

Even before its recent renovation, Cheeca was distinct among Keys properties for its sheer size and the fact it offered hard-to-find amenities on this slender chain of islands like a full-service spa, a golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus and a sandy beach built up on the notoriously rocky shoreline. Then there's the blue-green water that has always beckoned snorkelers, scuba divers and sport fishermen to the Keys.

The renovated rooms have been done up with mahogany furniture in the bedrooms, Italian marble in the bathrooms and a 42-inch plasma television for every guest's viewing pleasure. The spa has an adult-only pool, with cabanas that rent by the day. The 1,100-foot beach is lined with hammocks, perfect for a midday siesta.

The location is an hour and a half away from Miami Beach, but guests say it's like being on a Caribbean island. Especially unique is a 525 foot pier that extends far out into the Atlantic.

Phase I of Cheeca Lodge has already been completed and sold out. Phase II is now available. Buyers can take ownership immediately. Prices for condo hotel units start at $495,000 (subject to change without notice.)

View additional photos of Cheeca Lodge here.

If you are interested in learning more about this condo hotel, please feel free to ask specific questions or request our detailed data sheet. We will respond within 24 hours (usually much sooner). Contact Maria Lopez at Maria@CondoHotelCenter.com or call (305) 944-3090.