Leonida Keys Beach House

An island beach house in the Leonida Keys, accessible by boat or seaplane.

Sitting on stilts over the crystal-clear shallows of the Leonida Keys, this beach house is what happens when someone with too much dirty money decides they want a tropical getaway without leaving the state. The elevated structure is connected to the main island road by a wooden bridge, and a private dock extends into deeper water with a slip big enough for a speedboat or small yacht. The interior is all polished driftwood, nautical decor, and the kind of relaxed elegance that says 'I might be a fugitive, but I have taste.' French doors open onto a wraparound deck with a fully stocked tiki bar and enough hammock space to forget your troubles — or at least postpone them. A carport beneath the elevated structure holds two vehicles. The master bedroom features a floor-to-ceiling bookshelf that swings open to reveal a hidden room — perfect for planning the next job, storing sensitive materials, or just hiding when the Feds come knocking. Getting here requires crossing a series of bridges or arriving by boat, making it one of the most defensible safehouses in Leonida.