A short walk from Southernmost Point and Duval Street, Key West Caribbean Cottage - On Duval St w Private Pool provides a garden, laundry facilities, and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
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9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 692 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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About this property
Key West Caribbean Cottage - On Duval St w Private Pool
Overview
Imagine the quintessential Caribbean island village, its cottages nestled hand-in-hand on charming historic pedestrian streets. As people stroll by, sun kissed from an afternoon of beaching and sight seeing, they`ll say hi to one another even if they`ve never met. This is your neighborhood during your stay at the Caribbean Cottage vacation rental. One of the best vacation rental locations on the island - without a doubt. Around the corner `Grand Vin` wine bar stands ready for an evening wine tasting session while `Flamingo Crossing` ice cream parlor offers up a new flavor of home made glace.
Brimming with genuine island charm, our Caribbean Cottage, with private pool, was originally built in the early 1900`s. Artistically renovated to maintain the original wood planked polished floors and vintage hand-hewed beams, the owners added bright blue tile (accented with marble), and Bahama style wooden window shutters tat compliment the historic interior. Original pine walls were painted with elegant historic colors of olive and cream and adorned the sash style windows and French linen curtains. Reserved for owner`s use only for many years, original artwork from their private collection is displayed throughout for you to enjoy.
The living room is a generous cottage size with plenty of room to gather. On the side closest to the kitchen, a dining table is placed to create a roomy eating area. The adjoining `butler-pantry` style kitchen is spacious, has a charming French-Caribbean style ambiance, and is fully equipped and easy to cook in.
The interior lay-out of this cottage maximizes privacy with the bedrooms and bathrooms on one side and common living areas on the other. The cottage has two full bedrooms and two full bathrooms.
Bedding in this vintage cottage includes a king size bed in the master bedroom, and a queen size bed in the other. The master bedroom boasts a beautiful rich wooden armoire, and French doors lead from the bedroom to a pretty outdoor sitting area for reading and lounging. For extra sleeping, the living room has a comfortable queen sleeper sofa.
From the outside front, the cottage has charming curb appeal with a large beautiful Royal Poinciana tree and the Key West quintessential white picket fence, and of course the porch to sit and watch the world go by. The general design and layout of the cottage lends itself perfectly for versatile use. It is ideal for up to four, and can sleep up to five people comfortably.
If you are looking for a truly authentic Key West experience, this cottage could be the perfect one for you. This charming property is located in the Upper-Duval Street historic neighborhood - a special section of Key West offering many up-scale attractions and interesting features including excellent gourmet restaurants, art galleries, boutiques, a high-end wine tasting store, an award winning home made ice cream shop, a coffee and tea house, South Beach around the corner, and .just a short walk to down to Mallory Square.
There is off-street parking for one full size car, but from here you really never need to get in your car. Upper Duval Street is right out your front door, so forget the hassle of parking and enjoy walking or biking everywhere. Enjoy the island to the fullest, and then come home to relax in the pool.
Bedding Summary: - Master bedroom - King size bed - 2nd Bedroom- Queen size bed - Living Room - Queen sleeper sofa
IMPORTANT: How payments work VRBO collects only their service fee. Reservation payments are paid directly to VHKW in two installments in accordance with the terms of your rental agreement (sent for review upon reservation). Payments to VHKW by credit card are subject to an additional 2.95% merchant processing fee.
Amenities: Private pool with bricked courtyard garden, fenced yard, fully equipped kitchen. A/C, washer / dryer, smart TV, wifi. Linens and towels are provided.
Activities: Shopping, restaurants, nightlife, museums, sailing, boating, snorkeling, diving, theatre, night life, family activities. Everything is within walking distance. Cafe neighborhood features art galleries, wonderful eateries and internationally famous fine restaurants, coffee house, fine gift and clothing stores. Right out your gate find Grand Vin Wine Bar, where you`ll enjoy a broad selection of wine by the glass and Flamingo Crossing, the award winning homemade ice cream store with some of the best ice cream you`ll ever eat. Key West South Beach is a 3 minute walk up the street at most Upper end of Duval St.
Area: Upper Duval or `Uptown Key West` has evolved into the `elegant end of Duval` and offers an exceptional variety of restaurants, beautiful boutiques, and art galleries. Walk to South Beach in 3 minutes and the Southernmost Point of the United States is just down the street and around the corner. Walk to the Mallory Square Sunset Celebration in 15 to 20 minutes.
Parking: Off-street parking for one car.
Restrictions: Smoke free house. No Pets. We do not accept guests less than 25 years of age unless accompanied by a family group or guardian.
Note: If you love this cottage but need to sleep more than 4 in beds, you can rent it with the one bedroom Vintage Luxury Cottage. You can combine a rental of both cottages and sleep 8 by renting the Fantasy Resort Villa. When rented together, you have two private swimming pools.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Heated pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Car not required
Limited onsite parking (max 1 space)
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Fenced yard
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city center
Near a health/beauty spa
Near the marina
Things to do
Heated pool
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Motor boating nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
Located in Key West, this vacation home is in the city center. Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum and Southernmost Point are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Florida Keys Beaches and Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park. Ready for a night out? Consider The Key West Theater and Sloppy Joe's Bar. Discover the area's water adventures with motor boating and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours. Visit our Key West travel guide
Does Key West Caribbean Cottage - On Duval St w Private Pool have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Key West Caribbean Cottage - On Duval St w Private Pool pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Key West Caribbean Cottage - On Duval St w Private Pool?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Key West Caribbean Cottage - On Duval St w Private Pool?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Key West Caribbean Cottage - On Duval St w Private Pool located?
Located in Old Town Key West, this vacation home is steps from City Zoo Gallery and Duval Street. Florida Keys Beaches and Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum are also within 10 minutes.
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Key West Caribbean Cottage - On Duval St w Private Pool Reviews
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The location was perfect. A little noisy in the morning when the ice cream store was receiving their deliveries, but we are early risers so it was not an issue for us. The property had everything we needed and was very comfortable. The pool area was nice as well. Would definitely stay again.
Perfect location in Key West...near Duval Streeet and all points of interest. Easy to walk or rent scooters/carts. House is very charming, clean and quite pretty. We loved the aesthetic. Back patio, pool is lovely. We appreciated the washer and dryer! Thank you for a lovely place to stay
This property was in perfect proximity to all that was happening in Key West. I would without a doubt rent again. Questions by the proprietors were answered in a timely fashion and completely. Thank you for a great visit
We had a great stay at Caribbean cottage. Just off Duval street. We really enjoyed that we were so close to all the restaurants and museums and the southmost point. We walked everywhere and didn’t need a car. The cottage was nice full of history, very nice key west vibe. Very lovely.
We loved the little house. It had everything we needed including the pool in the private backyard. Just steps off Duval it was easy to walk from Southernmost Point to Mallory Square to The Wharf. The beds were comfy and the kitchen had everything we needed. We enjoyed our stay very much. ☺️
The house is located centrally just off Duval street, near to bars, ice cream and not to far to walk down Duval street to get to other restaurants etc. The pool is small but functional and the kitchen had everything we needed and a nice porch in the the front, to sit on and look at people walking by (mainly on Duval street).
The location of the home and amenities were spot on. Home was clean but dated. A bit of maintenance needed, that said, the bed was so comfortable and furniture as well. Would’ve liked a keurig over regular coffee maker. Lucky there were coffee shops in both directions on Duval, just steps from the home. Would definitely stay here again!
This little cottage was absolutely perfect for the 4 of us: 2 married couples who love traveling together! This little Shangri-La was so inviting and had all the little pleasantries of an old (1943) Key West home. We were pleased with our bedrooms and bathrooms. We grilled almost every night and enjoyed the amply-stocked kitchen (cooking supplies). The pool afforded us the opportunity to soak after long days roaming the island. We will definitely revisit this little gem.
Great location and cute cottage from afar...up close it needs some improvements. Front door difficult to lock and leave...so we exited out back. Living room ceiling needs patched and painted. Bathroom doors not very private. Living room furniture needs to be replaced as they're extremely outdated and uncomfortable and one of the chairs is broke. But, overall we enjoyed the pool, comfortable beds, and location.
The location is great, easy bus access for the Duval loop bus. You can walk to most anything you would want to see. The house was clean, the beds were comfy. It appeared there had been some water damage to the ceiling. Paint was peeling and flakes falling to the floor. There had been some construction done and the demo material was still in the area of the pool. So work is being done to make improvements. The Pool is actually an oversized hot tub not really a pool. Not that it’s a bad thing! The hot tub is great after long walks and sore bodies. As for noise. We slept well with no disturbance the house is very quiet.
Location was very convenient to restaurants, bars and attractions. Some early morning street noise. The pool was a disappointment, we paid $100 to have the pool heated but there was a problem with the pump, A maintenance person came and replaced it on our third day. The pool never came up to temperature. It is shaded all day so the sun did not help. The main bathroom needs an exhaust fan and the fan in the second bathroom does not work and should be replaced. The air conditioner in the second bedroom should be checked, it did not seem to be putting out much cool air
Convenient place to stay. Didn’t realize all the doors are shutter doors, even the bathrooms, so everything can be heard. You can also hear people right outside behind the ice cream spot and it’s especially loud when they’re throwing out their trash. Some of the towels and bedding that was provided had some staining and hair on them. Trash bin instructions were unclear as to which bins were to be used and where they were located. Had a few problems with the pool the first day after having a good rain, we were able to quickly get ahold of someone and they had someone come out next day and had it fixed. Some of the pool settings/buttons were unclear and we had to search around testing a few switches. Eventually we figured out how to adjust the temperature and turn on the light and waterfall so not a huge deal. Overall it was a pleasant stay, the location and pool alone make it worth.
One last thing, the furniture in the living room area could definitely use some updating. Some of the chairs had broken legs and everything felt a bit grungy, very used and uncomfortable.
The Key West Cottage is in the perfect location. It is within walking distance to all the shops, restaurants, and activities along Duval street. The property manager and concierge was extremely helpful the entire time of our stay. They grocery shopped for us and had the cottage stocked when we got there. They ordered taxi's for us and golf carts were delivered right to the house. The pool was amazing to come back to after a hot day of activities. It was very clean and comfortable with well stocked amenities. I cant wait to go back !!!!
If you are looking for a quiet escape that is still literally in the middle of the action, I could not recommend this VRBO rental more highly. We loved everything about the house. Having an ice cream parlor open until 11 next door was a huge bonus. I most enjoyed the enclosed outdoor patio and lounge chairs. It was a true oasis of peace and exactly as described. Highly recommend this property to all.