Playa Cristal welcomes you to the real Florida Keys, where life slows down and allows you to enjoy each moment to the fullest. Imagine relaxing on a pristine sandy beach, gazing out across the glassy clear blue waters of the Gulf with nothing more to worry about than what to order for lunch from Santiago’s Dockside Cantina. 

Situated in a hammock of lush gumbo limbo trees, with nearly 1,000 feet of beachfront, Playa Cristal feels untouched by time. Presented by KeysCaribbean, a developer native to the Florida Keys and passionate about this uniquely sensitive environment, the property blends seamlessly into its tropical surroundings. Only minutes away from the mainland, by car or by boat, Playa Cristal is a world away from the stresses of everyday life.

Inspired by the romance of Cuba’s Golden Age, Playa Cristal blends elements of iconic Havana with references to Hemingway’s fiction – a balance of masculine life spent outdoors and the romance of Latin culture on the beach.

Tucked into 12 lush acres, Playa Cristal offers four distinct residence options: Aqua, beach cottages where the front yard is Playa Cristal; Fuentes, two-story cottages centered on gardens and water features; Quinta Bungalows and Suites, the ultimate in secluded living where gracious decks and balconies are carved from a canopy of Florida hammock; and Marquesa, residences overlooking the beachfront pool and affording extended views of Florida Bay.