Historic Old Town Key West - Main House, 4 beds, 1 Sleeper Sofa, Accommodates 8
OVERVIEW The 'Main House' is a two-story, four (4) bedroom, one and a half (1.5) bathroom renovated historic home. The house can accommodate eight (8) guests - two (2) queen beds, two (2) full beds, and one (1) sectional with a queen sleeper. The house has a wrap-around upper balcony, and a wrap-around porch, overlooking the pool, sun deck, and Thomas Street.
The design of this property lends itself perfectly to small gatherings of families and friends.
The house is completely furnished with linens, towels, has a full kitchen (all cooking and eating utensils), Corian countertops, maple cabinets, Samsung side-by-side refrigerator (ice maker, serve thru water/ice dispenser), GE microwave, Whirlpool dishwasher, full size washer and dryer, central A/C (zoned Rheems, 3 + 3 tons), 6 ceiling fans, Starlink high speed wi-fi internet access, streaming internet TV, (4) SMART HDTVs ((2) 40" Samsung SMART HDTVs, (1) 40" Sony SMART HDTV, and (1) 32" Samsung SMART HDTV.
MASTER BEDROOM The master bedroom has a queen size bed, clothes closet, dresser, 52" Hunter ceiling fan, and a 40" Samsung SMART HDTV.
SECOND BEDROOM The second bedroom has a full size bed, a clothes closet, a dresser, and a 52" Hunter ceiling fan.
THIRD BEDROOM The third bedroom has one (1) queen bed, a dresser, and a 52" Hunter ceiling fan, and a 32" Samsung SMART HDTV.
FOURTH BEDROOM The fourth bedroom has one (1) full bed, a dresser, a 52' Hunter ceiling fan, and a 40" Sony SMART HDTV.
COMMON ELEMENTS The five (5) house compound is private and secure with a 25' x 10' heated pool including a 5' x 10' heated Jacuzzi. In addition, there is a 10' x 8' heated Jacuzzi. There are brick walkways, and a 40' x 10' sun deck, including a stainless steel propane barbecue, chaise lounges for sunbathing and relaxing; and tables and chairs for dining. Throughout the property there is secured wireless internet access, and CCTV (garden (2), pools (2), and property perimeters (3)). The design of the property lends itself perfectly for small gatherings with friends and family.
LANDSCAPING The landscaping is lush including various palm species, Poinciana, Spanish limes, avocado, bananas, hibiscus, bougainvillea, halliconias, bromeliads, and orchids, brick walkways.
EXCELLENT LOCATION The house is located in Old Town Key West at the corner of Thomas and Angela Streets - (2) blocks west of the center of Duval Street in one of the oldest sections of Key West; (4) blocks east of Fort Zachary Taylor State Park/Beach, the best beach and picnic area in Key West. The gated compound is within easy walking or biking distance to everything in Old Town Key West, Duval Street, and the best entertainment and dining on the island.
CHICKENS & ROOSTERS The City of Key West protects chickens and roosters, and considers them as part of the history and charm of Key West. As a result, Key West and many of the islands throughout the Florida Keys have free-range chickens and roosters. You will definitely see and hear chickens and roosters during your stay in Key West. Some visitors to Key West love them, and some visitors hate them - personally, I enjoy them best roasted, with plantains, and black beans and rice!
CRITTERS Also, please remember that you are in the tropics and most life forms typically thrive in the tropics. Please don' t be surprised or alarmed if you see a lizard, or an insect.
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Smoking is allowed outside.
The house arrival and departure information, house and property rules, and guest registration will be emailed to the guest prior to arrival.
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Key West
Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Old Town Key West, a neighbourhood in Key West. Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum and Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Florida Keys Beaches and South Beach. USCGC Ingham Maritime Museum and Florida Keys Eco - Discovery Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Southernmost Point - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.) - 14 min drive
Restaurants
Green Parrot Bar - 4 min walk
Bourbon Street Pub - 4 min walk
801 Bourbon Bar - 4 min walk
Mangoes Restaurant - 4 min walk
Blue Heaven - 4 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Historic Old Town Key West - Main House, 4 beds, 1 Sleeper Sofa, Accommodates 8 have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Historic Old Town Key West - Main House, 4 beds, 1 Sleeper Sofa, Accommodates 8?
As of 5 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Old Town Key West - Main House, 4 beds, 1 Sleeper Sofa, Accommodates 8 on 26 Apr 2026 start from AU$2,656, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Historic Old Town Key West - Main House, 4 beds, 1 Sleeper Sofa, Accommodates 8 pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Historic Old Town Key West - Main House, 4 beds, 1 Sleeper Sofa, Accommodates 8?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Historic Old Town Key West - Main House, 4 beds, 1 Sleeper Sofa, Accommodates 8?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Historic Old Town Key West - Main House, 4 beds, 1 Sleeper Sofa, Accommodates 8?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Historic Old Town Key West - Main House, 4 beds, 1 Sleeper Sofa, Accommodates 8 located?
Located in Old Town Key West, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of We Cycle Key West, Duval Street and Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum. Florida Keys Beaches and Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
House is great, the owner is very easy to work with and great communication. House was fully stocked with the essentials and is the prefect location in KW. We had a great trip.
Andy L.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr 2026
Andy and his family and guests were great guests and a pleasure to host. Good communication, respectful of the Main House and property rules, and no issues during his stay - and the house was left in great condition which I and the housekeepers greatly appreciated. Andy and his family and guests are welcome back anytime and I recommend Andy to any future VRBO hosts.
The host gave good clear instructions. Everything was as described
Court C.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Feb 2026
Court and his guests were great guests and a real pleasure to host. Good communication, respectful of the Main House and property rules, and no issues during his stay - and the Main House was left in great condition which I and the housekeepers greatly appreciated. Court and his guests are welcome back anytime and I recommend Court to any future Airbnb hosts.
Bradley -
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for the Main House - I'm glad to hear that you and your family enjoyed the Main House, the property and your stay in Key West - and hopefully your review will help future guests find the perfect vacation spot for an authentic Old Town Key West experience. You are welcome back any time - safe travels.
Great location! Pool was amazing! Everything was great!
Travis B.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Apr 2025
Travis and his guests were great guests and a pleasure to host. Good communication, respectful of the Main House and property rules, and no issues during his stay - and the house was left in great condition which I and the housekeepers greatly appreciated. Travis and his guests are welcome back anytime and I recommend Travis to any future VRBO hosts.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Liz M.
15 Oct 2010
Great Accommodations and Excellent Location!
My husband and I celebrated our 19 year anniversary at Bahama Gardens and stayed in the Cigar House. The rental is only two blocks from Duval and the accomodations were very well appointed with everything that we needed. Thank you again Steven and John for your hospitality and helping to make our anniversary vacation a memorable one!
Laura and her guests were a pleasure to host - great communication, respectful of the house and property rules, and no issues. Laura and her guests are welcome back anytime, and I recommend Laura to any future VRBO hosts.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Holly J.
10 Oct 2018
Very nice house and property, ideal location, parking, and arrangement
House was clean and well kept, pool was lovely. Beds were firm but comfortable, ample towels provided (for 6 people for 3 nights), kitchen was well maintained, and access was simple. Only downside was some very noisy chickens next door (although they are protected and super common in Key West) crowing very early, but earplugs solved the problem. Also some communication issues as some maintenance people arrived unannounced during the stay, but overall a great trip and would stay again.
Holly J.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
As part of the local flavor of Key West, the City of Key West protects chickens and roosters, and considers them as part of the history and charm of Key West. As a result, Key West and many of the islands throughout the Florida Keys have free-range chickens and roosters. You will definitely see and hear chickens and roosters during your stay in Key West. Some visitors to Key West love them, and some visitors hate them -personally, I enjoy them best roasted, with plantains, and black beans and rice!
That said, seriously, it's also an unfortunate part of Key West and Cuban history that some people raise roosters to illegally fight them, and to illegally gamble on the fights. Because the City of Key West protects the chickens and roosters and allows them free range, and protects people's rights to cage, raise and sell them, it would be naive to think some people are not taking advantage of the law and are raising them for illegal cockfighting and betting - and making a lot of money! Unfortunately sometimes our system of laws protects the law breakers and punishes the law abiding citizens - and chickens and roosters!
Location was close to everything happening on Duval, and we walked or biked everywhere which was perfect. The street is busy and loud. More roosters than what I am used to in previous stays in KW. Sleep was an issue so I never felt rested. Sharing a pool and patio space with other families was a challenge and we found that we didn't have the space that we needed for our people. It was New Years Eve so we were there to celebrate and have fun and we did that!
Heather - Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for the Main House - we try to keep your Key West experience real and authentic and I'm glad to hear that you and your guests enjoyed the Main House, the property and your stay in Key West - and had some great memories to return home with. Hopefully your review will help future guests find the perfect vacation spot for an authentic Old Town Key West experience. You are welcome back any time - safe travels. Steven Justi
Daniel -
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for the Main House - I'm glad to hear that you and your guests enjoyed the Main House, the property and your stay in Key West - and hopefully your review will help future guests find the perfect vacation spot for an authentic Old Town Key West experience. You are welcome back any time - safe travels.
Verified
8/10 Good
Larry N.
24 Dec 2021
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Bahamas Village
Very convenient location, great pool and nice main area in the main building
Larry N.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2022
Larry -
Thank you for your kind and thorough review. I'm glad to hear that you and your family enjoyed the Main House, the property sand your visit to Key West. Hopefully your review will help future travelers find the perfect Key West accommodations for their authentic Key West experience. Thank you again for staying and you are welcome back anytime. Safe travels and all the best for 2022 - Steven Justi
The main house was clean, comfortable and well appointed. The property was kept in tip top condition with the routine landscape maintenance company and pool cleaning company. Great place.
Mark o.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Feb 2022
Mark -
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for the Main House - I'm glad to hear that you and your guests enjoyed the Main House, the property and your stay in Key West - and hopefully your review will help future guests find the perfect vacation spot for an authentic Old Town Key West experience. You are welcome back any time - safe travels.
Great house in a great location. Walking distance to Duval Street and all things downtown Key West.
Easy check in. Great spot.
Tim J.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Feb 2022
Tim -
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for the Main House - I'm glad to hear that you and your guests enjoyed the Main House, the property and your stay in Key West - and hopefully your review will help future guests find the perfect vacation spot for an authentic Old Town Key West experience. You are welcome back any time - safe travels.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Velma C.
20 Jan 2010
Great Place To Stay
My family rented this house for a week in January 2010. We loved the house-it accomodates 8 perfectly-you can walk just about anywhere from the location. Nice pool & jacuzzi (even though it was too cold for us to swim !)
I suggest that you bring towells for the beach, since the house in only equuipped with bath towells.
Otherwise, it had everything we needed.
Velma C.
About the host
Hosted by Steven Justi
I travel as often as possible, with my beautiful partner - we always seem to gravitate to water and interesting places off the beaten path. We enjoy historic settings, renovating old buildings, good people, and a nice bottle of wine (...or two).
Why they chose this property
The neighborhood is alive, dynamic, and surrounded by Key West History - unquestionably the most intact Old Town Key West neighborhood on the island. There are excellent restaurants within walking distance, and Duval Street is only two blocks from the property - close enough, yet far enough away! Ft. Zachary Taylor, located only two blocks to the west of the property, is a National Historic Park and boasts the nicest beach with the best sunsets on the island.
What makes this property unique
Local Key West character is preserved. Authentic Key West experience. Ideal for family gatherings, of a group of friends getting together.