Best Cabin Camping near Big Pine Key, FL
Bahia Honda State Park offers furnished cabins with waterfront views on the bayside of Big Pine Key. These cabins include electricity, air conditioning, and basic kitchen facilities with refrigerators and microwaves. Buttonwood Campground within the park features cabin accommodations with picnic tables and access to nearby beaches. Encore Sunshine Key RV Resort provides cabin rentals with full hookups and amenities including water and electric service. "The eco-tents are awesome in general, but more so if you're new to camping. Some come fully furnished with beds, nightstands, etc, while others are completely unfurnished and you can set up your own gear, so you choose your level of comfort," noted one visitor about the furnished options at Flamingo Campground.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Sugarloaf Key/Key West KOA Resort offers premium cabin accommodations with resort-style amenities including a pool and private beach access. Boyd's Key West Campground provides waterfront cabin rentals approximately 27 miles from Key West with boat docking facilities. Most cabins require reservations 11 months in advance, especially for waterfront units. According to one camper, "We loved our stay here! We had a spot on the water and enjoyed a beautiful view of the water! The staff were friendly, professional, and helpful." Pet policies vary by location, with Sunshine Key and Boyd's allowing pets while some Bahia Honda cabins restrict dogs.
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Cooking facilities range from basic microwaves to full kitchens depending on the cabin type and location. Winn Dixie grocery stores are located on Big Pine Key and Marathon for supplies. Bahia Honda's cabins typically include refrigerators but limited cooking equipment. Flamingo Campground's eco-tents prohibit food storage inside the accommodations, requiring guests to use designated picnic areas. The marina stores at several locations stock basic provisions, though selection is limited. One visitor noted that "Because of the long new year's weekend, the shop had no ice, no firewood and only minimal supplies like snacks and beer—lots of empty shelves and coolers," highlighting the importance of bringing essential supplies when staying in more remote cabin locations.