Islander Resort is an Elevated Midcentury Escape in the Florida Keys

Islander Resort on Islamorada in the Florida Keys is a prime example of ‘adaptive reuse’ done right over the course of more than a century.

Adaptive reuse is gaining momentum in the hospitality industry , with a focus on renovating older, historic properties , rather than demolition. This approach enables the preservation of history, while also providing guests with the modern experiences they desire.

Islander Resort has stood the test of time (and nature). It has persisted as a beloved establishment on Islamorada since 1951, when it was established along 1,100 feet of coral sand shoreline.

A History of Resilience and Reinvention

The property began as an exclusive fishing camp accessible via railroad in the early 1900s, hosting guests such as the Rockefellers. After a hurricane d