Where you will be
Duck Key, in the middle Keys
On the Overseas Highway between Marathon and Islamorada, with water on both sides, a marina across the street and the beach a short walk from the villas.
Around the villas
Eating and drinking
Hawks Cay Resort’s restaurants and bars sit a few minutes’ walk from the villas and are open to anyone, not only resort guests. Further afield, Marathon has everything from fish houses to tiki bars.
- Sixty-One PrimeSteakhouse at Hawks Cay Resorton site
- Angler & AleSeafood, at the resort marina0.3 mi
- Tiki BarBar at the resorton site
- Oasis CayBar at the resort0.1 mi
- Bongo’s Botanical Beer Garden and CafeBeer garden and cafe, on the way to Grassy Key2 mi
On the island
- Calm Waters SpaSpa at Hawks Cay Resort0.2 mi
- Sole WatersportsBoat, kayak and water sports rental0.3 mi
- Bay View Inn Marina and General StoreGeneral store and boat ramp on Conch Key1.6 mi
On the water
Marinas, ramps and charters
The villas include no dockage, but you are surrounded by places that do. Duck Key Marina is across the street; Grassy Key is the next island south; and there is a free public ramp at Mile Marker 54.
- Hawks Cay Resort MarinaSlips, charters and rentals0.3 mi
- Duck Key MarinaAcross the street from the villas0.4 mi
- Grassy Key MarinaNext key south2.3 mi
- Silver Palm MarineBoat ramp, Grassy Key2.3 mi
- Coco Plum Yacht Club rampPublic pay ramp, Marathon6.7 mi
- Crawl Key public boat rampFree public ramp at Mile Marker 547.4 mi
- Driftwood Marina & StorageMarathon7.1 mi
- Sea Bird MarinaIslamorada side8.1 mi
- Captain Hook’s Marina & Dive CenterMarathon8.2 mi
Docking, launching and storage are charged by each marina.
Stocking up
Groceries, north and south
There is no supermarket on Duck Key, so most guests shop on the way in. Coming from Miami you pass Islamorada first; coming from Key West, Marathon. Marathon is the closer of the two.
- PublixMarathon — the one most guests use11 mi south
- Winn-DixieMarathon11 mi south
- Tom ThumbMarathon, for a quick stop11 mi south
- PublixIslamorada21 mi north
- Winn-DixieTavernier29 mi north
- PublixKey Largo38 mi north
Useful to know
- Florida Keys Marathon International AirportThe closest airport9.6 mi
- Fishermen’s Community HospitalMarathon12.5 mi
- Parking at the villas is free and needs no permit — but no trailers or boats
- Duck Key is about two hours from Miami International and about an hour from Key West
- Mobile signal is good on the island; there is Wi-Fi in both villas
Places and distances checked in September 2026, using OpenStreetMap. Restaurants change hands and opening hours move around, so it is worth a quick check before you drive.
